The 13th pick, Michael Joe, had certainly done the No. 13 spot proud.
He could do it all: shoot from long range, hit mid-range shots, drive, pass, and defend.
But his signature move was still his mid-range fadeaway jumper.
His moves looked almost exactly like Jordan's.
On top of that, his name was Michael Joe, very similar to Michael Jordan.
Even his appearance bore some resemblance to Jordan when he was just starting out.
And his performance on the court was no slouch either. As a rookie just starting out, he averaged 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
That performance was every bit as good as Pang Bo's and Juan's.
The rookies this year had occasional standout moments in certain games, but only these three avoided the ups and downs that plagued the others. All three stayed consistent and kept improving.
So he had a very good chance of competing with Pang Bo and Juan for Rookie of the Year.
Michael Joe had talent, but he was a little too restless and unwilling to settle down and hone his skills. Instead, all he thought about was becoming famous and making money as quickly as possible.
So in games, he repeatedly pulled off flashy moves and spectacular poster dunks.
He knew that the flashier his style of play and the more poster dunks he pulled off, the more exposure and attention he'd get—and the faster he'd make money.
After seeing Wang Yi's remarks today, he was partly just genuinely annoyed.
No matter how great you are, Wang Yi, you can't single-handedly demolish the entire league.
Making such a bold claim was just too arrogant.
But he also suddenly realized this was an opportunity.
What was the fastest way to become famous?
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