Basketball Legend: When Pride Still Matters

James got the ball, and Yu Fei backed off a little, forcing him to take a three-pointer from outside.

Some say human strength can be limitless, but in fact, only time can change everything.

The change time has left on James is to try its hardest to keep him the same.

Suddenly, James figured out the question Yu Fei had asked that day.

Since then, how much have you changed?

That was back in Adidas ABCD Camp in 2001, also the place where James first met Yu Fei.

At the time, James was just a boy under 15 years old; he didn't know that Yu Fei would become his big brother in the future, didn't know that they would become enemies, and didn't know that their relationship would tear apart for many years.

Now Yu Fei has climbed to the heights, he can look down on James, yet still raises that question.

Does it still mean anything?

James refuses to admit that he has been changed by the glitz and glamour of the adult world.

He only acknowledges one thing: the person who drove him to this point today is Yu Fei.

It was Yu Fei who left him no way out.

Between them, there must be a resolution!

The last three minutes were the confrontation between Yu Fei and James.

After Yu Fei scored, James would certainly give his all in response.

James is young, energetic, capable of accomplishing many impossibilities. However, when the game reaches the 47th minute, when strength is sapped and talent no longer heeds the body's command, this King in his prime misses an easy jump shot in front of his nemesis.

Yu Fei turns, boxes out, with Jokić securing the rebound.

At this moment, the score is 96 to 93, Clippers leading by 3 points.

Yu Fei receives the pass from Jokić, beginning to push forward slowly.

"I'll tell you, the most tantalizing attraction in this world is not Hollywood stars..." ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy says excitedly, "but people like Yu Fei! Think about it, the greatest basketball player in history, in front of the person he least wants to lose to, what great things will he do to defend his historical status?"

Yu Fei doesn't ponder those so-called great histories, those ethereal things have nothing to do with him.

Outside the three-point line, Yu Fei dribbles, with James less than five feet in front of him, less than fifty seconds left in the game, this shot is crucial.

But Yu Fei's mind has already lost any hatred, any belief about the glory of the championship, only one question: Why did James miss that last shot? Why couldn't he compete with me at his 100 percent until the last second? Why?

Maybe because he never won before?

Maybe because his skills stop here?

Maybe there is no why, this is just his fate.

Those who have stayed on the mountaintop too long see a completely different view from those down below.

Yu Fei sprints forward, James faces the onslaught head-on.

However, Yu Fei suddenly stops, steps back with ease, unloading James's force, while the Emperor slides aside, and the Greatest of All Time raises his hand at that moment, softly launching a shot that could decide the season's fate.

"Swish!!!!!"

James widens his eyes, feeling a blockage in his chest.

Yu Fei turns around, looking down at him like the outcome is already decided, a winner's confidence on his face, but he uses a cold phrase to drag James back into hell from Earth:

"Is that all you got, LeBron?"

Less than 40 seconds left in the game, the difference stretched to 6 points, Miami Heat calls for a timeout.

Back from the timeout, Curry forces a three-pointer and misses, Jokić secures another rebound. Miami Heat commits a strategic foul, Jokić goes to the free-throw line and makes both shots.

Half a minute later, the final whistle blows at Staples.

101 to 93

Clippers defeat Miami Heat 4-2 to secure a triple championship, establishing their own dynasty.

This is undoubtedly another disappointing summer for Miamians.

Curry looks up to the sky, unable to help but wonder, would the result have been better if he had handled the final few shots?

James stands still, lost in a daze for a long while.

Their opponents?

The celebration has already begun.

Young players gather, surrounding the GOAT, then toss this mighty old man into the air.

This was undoubtedly the craziest celebration Yu Fei had ever experienced in his career.

The scene has already turned into a sea of joy.

From Hollywood celebrities in the front row to the regular audience at the top, everyone is immersed in the pleasure of dynasty establishment.

They have one last wish.

That is, as Yu Fei and his teammates leave the court, a roar comes from all directions—

"One more time!!!!!"

"One more time!!!!!"

"One more time!!!!!"

"One more time..."

(One more year)

PS: The reason for updating now is that my typing software crashed at six o'clock, and the content that had been largely completed was reset to zero. After adjusting my mindset, I rewrote it until now.

PPS: There's roughly one chapter left. Maybe one chapter + an epilogue? I don't know, but the last chapter of the main text, I want to take my time writing. I won't update these next few days; the final chapter may be updated on either the 30th or the 31st.