The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 347 - 189: Insane Start, Single-Month Undefeated, Aiming for the Best Regular Season Record?_3

Chapter 347: Chapter 189: Insane Start, Single-Month Undefeated, Aiming for the Best Regular Season Record?_3

Su Wan scored an impressive 39 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.

Additionally, he made 4 three-point shots!

This was a new career high for him in the regular season.

The Pacers made a total of 20 three-point shots from beyond the arc.

The Pistons, facing the space created by the Pacers’ play, were extremely uncomfortable on the defensive end, which was the fundamental reason for their crushing defeat.

It was also one of the main reasons Su Wan made 4 three-point shots tonight.

Another reason was that Su Wan’s three-point shot ability had indeed improved.

Cheers from the crowd rose and fell throughout the game.

Su Wan and the Pacers’ dominance in their first game of the season was unexpected.

Maria Sharapova was there too. Before Su Wan even made his appearance, the commentators excitedly introduced her.

Bolis, this backwater town, rarely saw celebrities come specifically to watch a game.

The news that Maria Sharapova, the tennis "Super Rookie" and current World No.1 in women’s tennis, had suddenly come to watch the opener was exciting. It meant the Pacers were getting more attention.

Even though they could never be like Staples, where familiar faces always populated the stands,

having one or two stars suddenly visit like this was a pleasant surprise.

Sharapova felt the excitement of the commentator.

From the airport to the stadium in the nanny van, she saw Su Wan’s posters downtown.

Even though she didn’t play basketball, she understood what it meant.

At that moment, the commentator’s excitement gave her a thrilling sense of mischief on Su Wan’s turf.

She enjoyed that feeling.

The cold reception she received at Sports Illustrated was somewhat compensated for.

However, as soon as Su Wan appeared, Sharapova immediately felt neglected.

All focus shifted instantly to Su Wan.

It also gave her a very clear feeling:

She was just a substitute until Su Wan appeared.

That feeling again...

What’s so great about it!

Sharapova looked at Su Wan, bit her lip gently, and muttered to herself.

She wanted to see what was so charming about Su Wan.

Often, when a woman thinks this way, she is already at a disadvantage, but most women don’t realize it, just like Sharapova at that moment.

Then, without any surprise, Su Wan’s strong presence on the court changed Sharapova’s expression.

Especially when he made his fourth three-point shot of the game and turned to high-five a young fan amidst roaring cheers—this scene happened less than 10 meters from where Sharapova was standing.

That poised confidence was what Sharapova, an athlete herself, longed for.

Su Wan’s earlier remarks had given her a very domineering impression.

Now, seeing Su Wan display strength that matched his swagger during the game, Sharapova might not have noticed it herself, but her gaze was like a hungry wolf spotting long-sought prey.

She decided to talk to Su Wan; she had recently faced some career struggles. Maybe Su Wan, a fellow "Super Rookie," could help her.

After the game, Su Wan still had interviews, and Sharapova stood on the sidelines watching him interact effortlessly with a beautiful female host named Ray.

Until someone reminded him, Su Wan turned to look in her direction, and she flashed a greeting smile, waiting for Su Wan to come over.

"Maria Sharapova!"

She introduced herself and extended her hand. Su Wan shook it, clearly feeling the calluses on her hand. Of course, he wasn’t surprised. How else could one become "World No.1" without getting calluses on their hands?

"A fantastic game."

"Thank you for coming to watch my game!"

The conversation abruptly ended.

With so many media cameras pointed at them, it wasn’t convenient to talk more. However, as Su Wan withdrew his hand, he felt Sharapova picking at his palm.

It was a strong signal.

Thus, after all the interviews ended, Su Wan drove around the stadium and sure enough, he saw Sharapova getting out of a nanny van.

"It seems you aren’t as disciplined as I thought!"

Sharapova teased as she got into the car, having specifically looked up Su Wan’s tabloid news before coming and found him particularly low-key about such matters. He had been linked with a celebrity named Eva once, but there was no follow-up. Then there was recent gossip with a Japanese woman during the World Championship, again with no follow-up.

But given his understanding of these insinuations,

could it be that he has the media under control?

Various thoughts flashed through Sharapova’s mind. If she asked Su Wan directly, he’d likely just say "Hi" and add, "Who hasn’t read Journey to the West?"

Besides...

The lack of tabloid news doesn’t mean Su Wan hasn’t experienced these insinuations.

He just never took them seriously!

Sharapova...

Su Wan was still interested.

Not just for her title as the most beautiful woman in tennis but also he wanted to verify something.

Man’s curiosity!

And he was 21!

It’s time to relax when it’s time to relax.

"Your place or mine?" Su Wan drove the Ferrari with one hand, occasionally glancing out the window, trying to appear as if he were an old hand at this, and casually asked.

If he went home, the probability of being in tomorrow’s paper was 50%. If they went to a hotel, it was 100%...

"Your place!"

"Alright!" Su Wan nodded.