The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 671 - 254: What level are you, and what level is Su Wan? Are you qualified to have a conflict with him? _2

Chapter 671: Chapter 254: What level are you, and what level is Su Wan? Are you qualified to have a conflict with him? _2

In the end, Tyson Chandler faced Howard head-on for a block, aiding the New York Knicks in a 10-point comeback, narrowly winning 108 to 104 by a margin of 4 points.

After the successful block, Tyson Chandler yelled fiercely at Howard.

It was no wonder he reacted that way.

Before the game, a reporter asked Howard, "Who do you think is more qualified to win the ’Best Defensive Player Award’ this year, you or Tyson Chandler?"

Howard disdainfully replied, "Of course it’s me. Everyone clearly knows my dominance on the defensive end; my team doesn’t have two people who have won the Best Defensive Player Award!"

"I have two Best Defensive Player Awards, but against you, I only need one!"

When the final whistle blew, Tyson Chandler shouted at Howard excitedly and, getting carried away, even made a "wagging finger" gesture.

Since the game had ended, this was not deemed a technical foul.

Howard, having struggled defensively against Tyson Chandler the whole game, hitting only 5 out of 14 shots, had his potential game-narrowing shot blocked directly by Chandler.

Agitated and flustered upon seeing Tyson Chandler wagging his finger at him, Howard couldn’t take it anymore. In a moment of frustration as Chandler smugly turned away, Howard shoved him to the ground.

Su Wan and Artest almost simultaneously rushed out, and with similar responses—not to help Tyson Chandler up, but to head straight for Howard. As the two flanked him menacingly, Howard, panicked, tried to turn and flee but was tripped by Su Wan, falling face first to the ground in a classic "eat dirt" tumble. Artest then mounted him, and Su Wan, a step slower, pinned down Howard’s outstretched arms.

Honestly, Howard had been mounted and tied up before in private, experiences he found enjoyable. But compared to those times, he was now terrified.

Thankfully, others rushed over soon after, pulling them apart. Howard felt as though he’d come back to life, seeing the relentless Su Wan and Artest still trying to surge forward. He scurried away in a crawl. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

Boos rang out in the visitors’ tunnel.

However, Madison Square Garden was overwhelmed with cheers at the moment.

When Tyson Chandler was pushed to the ground, the crowd gasped; but as they saw Su Wan and Artest charge to avenge Chandler, their gasps turned into cheers and shouts.

Especially when Su Wan and Artest went after Howard with such ferocity...

It felt like a return to the ’90s!

That was the style of the Knicks back then.

Now, the New York Knicks play furiously on the court and their offense is quite spectacular.

But looking at Stephen Curry’s expression and the youthful appearance of Danilo Gallinari, it always felt something was missing.

Yet now, the sudden fierce display by Su Wan and Artest seemed to round it all out!

Now, nothing was missing!

Watching this New York Knicks team rally immediately when a teammate was bullied with their "leader" rushing forward at the first sign, they felt...

Unity!

Damn good unity!

And more than just them felt this warm sentiment; heaven knows how moved Tyson Chandler felt seeing Su Wan and Artest chasing and beating Howard when he got up ready to confront Howard himself.

What kind of "divine teammates" were they!

Especially Su Wan...

Normally, a player of his caliber would be conscious of his public image, as one punch could potentially cost him sponsorship opportunities aimed at youth, yet he still rushed in without hesitation.

At that moment, Tyson Chandler internally regarded Su Wan as his brother.

We are family!

After the game, reporters asked Su Wan, "Don’t you think you were too impulsive?"

Su Wan shook his head, "Rushing over when seeing a teammate bullied is a normal reaction; if I hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t be me!"

"But you’re in a different position now, aren’t you?"

"If I had to ignore my teammates being bullied, then being the top player in the world wouldn’t mean a thing!"

Reporter:...

Save face!

The next morning, the League issued fines.

They penalized the initiator Howard with a $50,000 fine and a two-game suspension.

For Artest, who was on top of Howard, they imposed a $50,000 fine and a one-game suspension.

As for Su Wan...

They labeled his actions as "minor scuffle" and only issued a $25,000 fine without suspension.

Orlando Media was outraged, "Howard’s hands were grabbed; he was an accomplice!"

Alas, compared to the scale of the New York Media, Orlando’s coverage was nothing short of insignificant.

After one day’s backlash, more netizens only knew of Howard’s frustrated push on Tyson Chandler followed by a beatdown from the New Yorkers, receiving even more mockery.

Su Wan’s statements during the interview also spread throughout the League, particularly his remarks, "If I had to ignore my teammates being bullied, even being the top player in the world would be pointless."

This sentiment sparked a wave of enthusiasm in New York.

New Yorkers felt a stronger connection with him.

If the initial welcome for Su Wan in New York stemmed from his past achievements, now, post-conflict, they more firmly believed that only a player like Su Wan deserved to be called "Lord of New York."

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