Wang Yi's performance only made the fans in attendance even angrier.
Led by a chubby middle-aged man and a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old kid, they turned their boos and insults toward Wang Yi into rhythmic barking.
"Fuck King!"
"Woof, woof, woof!"
"Fuck King!"
"Woof, woof, woof!"
When Wang Yi heard the insults, he remained completely composed and calmly made his way onto the court to warm up.
Seeing this, Stephen Curry said to LeBron James beside him:
"Honestly, I've seen plenty of fans insult players, but what the Celtics fans are doing to Wang Yi tonight is definitely going too far."
"But even with the fans insulting and mocking him like this, Wang Yi is still calmly warming up on the court, without rushing. That really shows his character and how strong he is inside."
LeBron James thought for a moment, then said:
"Knowing Wang, I'd bet that a fire is already burning inside him. He's practically a volcano about to erupt."
Curry looked over at Wang Yi. "That does sound like him. But strangely, his expression and body language look so relaxed. There's no sign that he's about to explode."
LeBron James said, "Fortunately, China has two old sayings that fit. The first is, 'Even if Mount Tai collapses before you, your expression does not change.' Put simply, a mountain could crumble right in front of you, and your expression would remain unchanged. You'd stay as calm as ever."
Stephen Curry nodded. "Yeah, that's a very fitting way to describe Wang Yi's mental toughness."
LeBron James continued, "The other saying is, 'One whose heart holds thunder but whose face is as calm as a lake is worthy of becoming a great general.' It means that no matter how tumultuous things are inside you—even if your heart is filled with