The Chinese viewers' live comments were just as lively:
"Perfect timing—I'm off today, and I woke up to a historic game like this. Living the dream."
"I'm taking the day off. Living the dream."
"I'm skipping work today. Living the dream."
"I never have to work. Living the dream."
"Our homeroom teacher rented out a whole theater for us to watch the game. Awesome!"
"I'm at work today, and my stingy boss actually told everyone to put down what they were doing and come watch the game together in the conference room. This is awesome!"
The official account had its own live comments, too. Viewers could post one instantly just by selecting an official comment.
Even many viewers who rarely posted comments started choosing official ones.
"47 wins in a row—let's go!"
"47 wins in a row—let's go!"
"47 wins in a row—let's go!"
Mark Tatum, who had just become the acting NBA president, was watching the game from a box at the Anta Center.
Sitting beside him was NBA vice president Tan Yaolong.
In fact, Mark Tatum and Tan Yaolong had both been vice presidents.
Although Mark Tatum had now become acting president, he was still some distance from becoming the permanent president.
Tan Yaolong was also among the candidates the NBA owners were considering for the position.
Tan Yaolong was Chinese.
He had previously been a mid-level NBA executive.
Later, Xiao Hua had promoted him to vice president to help develop the China market.
As vice president, he had not only worked diligently but had also demonstrated outstanding professional ability.
Xiao Hua had planned to name him as his successor after retiring.
Xiao Hua had discussed the idea with the NBA owners, who had also recognized Tan Yaolong's ability and potential—not to mention the China market behind