Tears that smelled of champagne ran down Gallo's cheeks and into his mouth.
He couldn't remember how long it had been since he'd last cried.
Men shed blood and sweat, not tears.
From the time he entered the NBA until now, it seemed he hadn't cried once in twenty years.
The players around him were all thrilled for him.
If they could win the championship this season, Gallo's career would be complete.
With Wang Yi sidelined by injury in the Finals, he'd scored 30 points and hit the game-winner.
For a 40-year-old veteran who had spent his whole life chasing a championship, what could be more fulfilling than that?
In truth, nothing could.
Once everyone had packed up and showered, Gallo and James attended the press conference together.
At today's press conference, Gallo once again enjoyed a scene he hadn't seen in a long time. Almost every reporter directed their questions at him.
Just like back when he played for the Nuggets and the New York Knicks.
James wasn't jealous at all. He simply smiled as he watched his good friend from the side.
Naturally, he was happy to see his friend have the best night of his life.
They had been rivals and good friends since high school.
During the interview, Gallo often mentioned Wang Yi while answering questions.
Ever since he joined the Kings, Wang Yi had always shown him plenty of respect.
He'd thought Wang Yi was just as shrewd as James, showing respect only to win people over.
That sort of thing might work on young players.
But as a veteran, he'd seen through all that long ago.
Tonight, though, he finally understood that Wang Yi genuinely respected him from the bottom of his heart.
He truly treated him like a brother.
He'd even helped make