There were all kinds of comments from the outside world.
Most people, however, were skeptical of Wang Yi's performance.
They all thought Wang Yi shouldn't have rushed back. He should've gotten himself back into shape first.
Then he could gradually regain his form through training and return next season.
That way, he'd have an entire 82-game season to slowly get back into form.
Instead, he'd rushed back even more hastily than Jordan had.
Amid that atmosphere, the third quarter began.
Both teams still had their starting lineups on the floor.
On the first possession, after Rose brought the ball across half court, Wang Yi called for it outside the three-point line on the right wing.
Rose knew what he wanted and passed him the ball immediately.
David Mason was guarding Wang Yi now.
He was one of the leading contenders for this year's Rookie of the Year award.
But he didn't step up to contest Wang Yi beyond the three-point line.
With Wang Yi's three-point touch today, even if Mason left him open, he probably wouldn't make much.
Seeing Mason give him a step of space, Wang Yi didn't shoot from beyond the arc.
Instead, he slowly dribbled inside the three-point line.
David Mason was still underestimating Wang Yi.
He simply raised a finger and pointed toward the backboard behind him.
"Old man, come on. I won't guard you. Shoot wherever you want. If you can make it..."
He'd barely started speaking when Wang Yi stopped just inside the three-point line, then quickly jumped and shot.
The ball sailed right over David Mason's fingertip.
Then, as if it were a feather, it floated lightly toward the hoop.
It struck the front of the rim.
But it hit the back part of the rim's front edge, and the shot didn't have