As soon as the NBA's official announcement came out, Chinese fans were unhappy again. One after another, they started cursing Xiao Hua and the league.
The league had given Wang Yi too harsh a punishment.
It was obvious they were favoring the Bucks.
Xiao Hua had ended up pleasing neither side.
Xiao Hua, who never made a deal at a loss, felt he'd taken a huge hit this time.
Not financially, but to his reputation. Making money came first, of course, but as NBA President, his reputation was practically money in the bank.
He couldn't help grumbling to himself about Wang Yi. That guy was always stirring up trouble.
Couldn't you talk to me before you stir things up? We could work out a plan so you could cause a ruckus without costing me money.
Meanwhile, the Bucks players had plenty to say about the situation.
They kept making statements in the media to attack the league.
Antetokounmpo: "The league is openly protecting Wang Yi."
Middleton: "The league should stand by its word. Otherwise, what credibility will it have?"
Some players even urged the coach and team to file a complaint.
But the General Manager stopped them.
He said just one thing, and the players immediately calmed down.
"The owner would rather see Wang Yi play."
Everyone was stunned by the General Manager's words.
What was this? A mole had just sabotaged the whole operation.
And the most unbelievable part was that the mole was their own owner?
So while we're down here fighting tooth and nail to win you a championship, you're stabbing us in the back.
The Bucks' General Manager explained further, "If Wang Yi doesn't play, the league's ratings will plummet. That's a huge loss for every team, but the biggest losses will be ours."
"And the