At the post-game interview, a reporter asked Wang Yi:
"Wang, you didn't keep your word this time. You didn't manage to hit game-winners in four straight games. As far as I know, this is the first time you've ever gone back on your word since entering the NBA, right?"
Wang Yi spread his hands helplessly. "I wanted to be a man of my word, but they didn't give me the chance."
A simple sentence, but it was packed with sarcasm.
I wanted to hit a game-winner every game, but you guys collapsed in Game 4. What was I supposed to do?
I was helpless too.
The reporter then asked Wang Yi:
"Doug Lambier lost to you again, this time as a coach. What do you have to say about that?"
Wang Yi shrugged and said casually, "I don't have anything to say. Isn't it normal for him to lose to me? Do I have to say something every time he loses?"
Once again, that line was brimming with arrogance.
It was practically asking to get punched.
But everything he said was true.
And so, what had been the most anticipated matchup in the Western Conference ended in a surprising 4–0 sweep.
Although this series had been billed as a showdown between Wang Yi and King Arthur, in reality, it had been more of a showdown between Wang Yi and Doug Lambier.
While the Kings were still celebrating after the game, Wang Yi had already boarded a chartered plane and flown back to Sacramento along a specially arranged route.
After the series, Doug Lambier stayed on with the Lakers to teach King Arthur how to play defense.
With King Arthur's offense and his defense, the Lakers believed they could finally get past the mountain that was Wang Yi next season.