Both foreign and Chinese commentators, along with the vast majority of fans, were marveling at how incredible Wang Yi's play had been.
But there were always people who liked to go against the grain, voicing opinions that didn't fit the mood.
"I can't deny that Brother Yi's play was impressive, but turning around to give Old Master Bo a Bow Fist Salute before the ball even went in—isn't that a bit too insulting?"
"I feel the same way. Old Master Bo is a legendary coach, not to mention that he's already eighty years old. Brother Yi was being pretty disrespectful."
"Whenever Old Master Bo gives an interview, no matter where he is, he heaps praise on Brother Yi. And yet Brother Yi treats him so disrespectfully. Isn't he being a little too arrogant?"
After those few people stirred things up, many fans also felt that Wang Yi's move had been out of line.
"Yeah, Brother Yi really was being disrespectful."
"Brother Yi, don't forget, we're a nation of propriety. You're representing our country and 1.4 billion Chinese people in the NBA. You're representing China's image."
It wasn't just some fans back home who thought Wang Yi had acted inappropriately. Some fans overseas went straight to insulting him.
"I've been saying this guy is complete trash."
"What right does he have to provoke Old Master Bo?"
"This Chinese piece of trash comes here to provoke our old master? We should kick him out of the NBA."
The truth was, these people had no idea what kind of relationship Wang Yi and Old Master Bo had.
The two of them were close friends despite their age difference.
It was just a joke between Wang Yi and Old Master Bo.
It was like when you were playing ball with a friend and made