The two players on the other team clearly hadn't expected Wang Yi to take an Alley-oop Mid-Range Shot.
And even less had they expected it to be an Alley-oop Mid-Range Shot with his back to the basket.
So they were completely unprepared.
After all, under normal circumstances, who would jump up with his back to the basket, catch the ball, then turn and shoot right away?
The lack of stability would make it practically suicidal.
And so, with no one in his way, Wang Yi gently flicked his wrist and shot in midair.
The ball flew over the two players' heads.
It still drifted lightly into the basket, as if it weighed no more than a feather.
Apart from the net twitching slightly and the soft swish, there was no way to tell whether the shot had gone in.
The spectators erupted in cheers.
Wade couldn't help exclaiming in amazement:
"This guy's touch is so soft it's scary. I thought Chris Paul's mid-range shot was already unbeatable, but now I know what truly unbeatable looks like."
Stephen A. Smith nodded beside him:
"We've seen Alley-oop Mid-Range Shots before, but those were desperation attempts as time was running out. Wang Yi here is clearly treating it as a regular offensive move. Just think about it: if he really does make it part of his regular offense, he'll not only save energy, but he'll also have a lot more options."
"When he's receiving the ball, do you guard him or not? If you guard him, you have to jump, and then he can catch the ball, land, and make his next move. If you don't guard him, he can shoot straight out of the air."
Wade laughed. "Alley-oop mid-range shots? A regular move? Wang Yi's definitely great, but you're going a bit