The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 704 - 260 Still Reflecting_5

Chapter 704: Chapter 260 Still Reflecting_5

Shouting and shouting, many fans couldn’t help but shed tears.

Every story needs an ending.

After Su Wan’s return, their story with him had completely finished.

Such a moving tale, they really couldn’t bear to see it end.

Then the game officially began.

After Herbert regained control of the team, he re-signed the expiring contract of Little O’Neal and also extended the contracts of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol ahead of their expiration next year.

Together with Millsap, and Harrington obtained from New York...

The Pacers’ frontcourt was incredibly deep.

And it included a variety of styles.

On the perimeter, Billups and Afflalo were split between offense and defense.

And there were substitutes like Lin Shuhao and Nate Robinson...

Only the wings were a bit weak.

But with the team’s strong points, it was still possible to compensate in strategy.

The season had just begun, and without Su Wan on the wing to draw attention, they had been uncomfortable initially because they had more responsibilities to take on. But entering January, they gradually found their synergy and, without realizing it, they went on a "6-game winning streak" until mid-January when they lost their first game of the month.

Contrast that to the Heat Team.

The Pacers had climbed to the fourth rank in the Eastern Conference.

Just behind the New York Knicks and the Heat Team.

Trailing them were the Magic Team and the Boston Celtics!

Their overall strength was not to be underestimated.

However, in this game, facing Su Wan, it was as if their bloodlines were restrained, with an overall average performance, and the New York Knicks easily won with a score of 108 to 94.

Su Wan performed brilliantly, scoring 41 points.

Each time he scored, the arena couldn’t help but erupt with unified cheers.

After the game, Su Wan straightforwardly said, "Feels really nice to be back in Bolis."

When a reporter asked him, "The Pacers have regrouped in less than two months after your departure and are now fourth in the Eastern Conference. Does this indicate that your influence on the team wasn’t that significant?"

Su Wan looked at the reporter as if he was an idiot, "Cleveland lost LeBron and is now ranked at the bottom of the league, so LeBron must have left behind many championships for Cleveland, right?"

This response was a direct killer.

The reporter had nothing to say...

In fact, aside from that media reporter, no one else connected the resurgence of the Pacers with Su Wan’s lack of influence on the team.

What a joke, when Su Wan left, he had brought in plenty of good resources for the team.

With Larry Bird’s capability and Rick Carlisle’s skill, it would be strange if they couldn’t integrate these resources and revitalize the Pacers with fighting spirit.

Moreover...

The Pacers indeed became more capable fighters, but to win a championship with their current strength was still difficult.

This was the exact manifestation of what they lacked without Su Wan.

Even with Su Wan’s "legacy" helping to strengthen the team’s weaknesses to the maximum, the lack of Su Wan’s influence was still immense, precisely proving his irreplaceability.

And so, Su Wan’s first game back in Bolis since the trade ended on a heartwarming note.

The New York Media published an article:

"It’s time for reflection!"

They weren’t talking about someone else; they were referring to LeBron!

On January 20th, four days after Su Wan returned to Bolis, LeBron James also had his first homecoming to Quicken Loans Arena since leaving Cleveland.

The arena’s tickets for that day sold out.

This was just like Su Wan’s return to Conseco Arena.

But that was the only similarity.

The Pacers management prepared a bronze statue for Su Wan.

Cavaliers fans also prepared a "bronze statue" for LeBron:

A fan covered himself in golden powder, wearing a no. 6 Heat Team jersey, and knelt in front of Quicken Loans Arena. freёweɓnovel_com

His companion recorded a video with the title "LeBron apologizes to all of Cleveland" and posted it on YouTube.

And that was just the beginning. When LeBron scattered magnesium powder on the court, all the Knight fans were stunned.

They hadn’t expected this person to have such thick skin.

A torrent of curses filled the air:

"You softie, just like the father you’ll never find, you run off at the drop of a hat!"

"You’re only the core of the team with the Cavaliers; go to another team, and you’re just a substitute!"

"LeBron, shouldn’t your pre-season ritual be to kneel? Only then can you be assured the referees will blow the whistle for you!"

"You’ll never be better than Su Wan, you coward, you despicable creature!"

...

Fans too incensed started throwing objects at LeBron.

Scared, he quickly made his way to the bench.

Security was hastily increased at the venue.

The referee approached LeBron with annoyance, "Can you stop provoking them, LeBron?"

Still scattering magnesium powder?

Aren’t you afraid these angry fans will light you up and turn you into magnesium powder?

LeBron, however, had a look of "calm," pretending to be indifferent to it all.

Shaquille O’Neal, watching his close-up on camera, snickered, "A showman, truly will never change!"

The New York Media immediately posted two contrasting photos:

Su Wan receiving "MVP" chants from the entire Conseco Arena; LeBron James at Quicken Loans Arena being attacked with water bottles, soda cans, and popcorn...

Putting these two photos side by side, the result was art!

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