After the basketball account released the video, its views quickly surpassed 10,000 in just ten minutes.
The number of likes had almost simultaneously reached an astonishing 10,000 as well.
The video then shot up the trending lists across various platforms.
"Holy shit, Brother Yi really said that."
"Probably only the Rain God would talk that big in the entire NBA."
"The Mad King has never failed to deliver on one of his boasts. I'm really looking forward to it. Really looking forward to it!"
"I don't want to watch anything else right now. I just want to see Wang Arthur's face after he gets hit with the game-winning shot."
The video went viral in China, and it was also promoted on TikTok in the United States.
In other words, the overseas version of Douyin.
When Americans saw the video, they shook their heads one after another, especially King Arthur's fans.
"Everyone says Chinese people are modest and humble. What a joke. This guy's just a loudmouth bastard."
"If he hits a game-winner, I swear to God I'll never watch the NBA again."
"Just a bastard. Dumbass."
Wang Yi knew nothing about what they were saying. He had no idea that one boast from him and King Arthur had already caused such a huge stir.
The Kings won the opening Jump Ball.
Wang Yi immediately sprinted down the court.
After Mitchell got the ball, he hurled it straight toward the other end.
Wang Yi had told his teammates about this beforehand: after the Jump Ball, if the Kings got possession, they should just throw it upcourt. They didn't need to worry about him failing to catch it.
So even though Westbrook of the Lakers was clearly the one furthest up the court, Mitchell still stuck to the plan and threw the