Normally, with Wang Yi's foot swollen like this, he probably wouldn't play in the next game.
Even if he could play, he'd keep his injury a secret, wait until half an hour before tipoff that night to reveal its condition, and then announce that he'd be playing.
That would give him four days to throw off his opponents.
But tonight, Wang Yi still chose to attend the press conference. And not only was he going to attend, he was also going to announce that he could play in the next game.
Everyone had given it their all tonight and ultimately won an epic victory. Wang Yi had no need to keep anything under wraps. Instead, he would openly announce that he planned to play in the next game, boosting the team's morale.
It would also put his teammates completely at ease.
When Wang Yi arrived with his right ankle braced and leaning on two crutches, all the reporters broke into enthusiastic applause that went on and on.
The comments were full of praise for Wang Yi, too.
"Heroic Brother Yi!"
"True Man!"
"The greatest athlete in sports history!"
When a reporter asked if Wang Yi would play in the next game, Wang Yi stood tall and looked the reporter straight in the eye.
Then, speaking slowly and clearly, he said:
"You bet I will!"
Wang Yi's words put all the fans at ease.
If Wang Yi said he'd definitely play, then he'd play. One hundred percent.
But his words also sent a chill through the Hornets players and fans.
Wang Yi had dragged himself through this game on one-and-a-half legs and still led his team to a 75-point blowout victory over the Hornets.
So if his injury improved a little more before the next game...
Who knew what he'd do?