When James joined the Lakers, he'd been furious with their DJ. But back then, he was only a player and couldn't do much about it. Now he was the team's owner, so he'd replaced the DJ outright and brought over Mick Boogie, his former DJ with the Cavaliers.
Mick Boogie's introductions had always been full of energy, and tonight he sounded especially fired up, his enthusiasm infectious.
The spectators were also eagerly waiting to see which player Wang Yi would be introduced as.
Generally speaking, the more important a player was to the team, the later he came out. The team's leader was usually introduced last.
The order of introductions tonight would say a lot.
Would Wang Yi come out last, or would King Arthur?
Just then, the arena DJ, Mick Boogie, announced:
"Ladies and gentlemen! The King has arrived! Let's give the biggest welcome we can to our King Arthur—Wang Arthur!"
At those words, everyone understood.
Going by the order of introductions, Wang Yi was clearly the leader.
King Arthur should have been introduced last, but Wang Yi had now become the leader. To show King Arthur the respect he deserved, they'd moved him up to first.
Though more important players usually came out later, the first spot was an exception. It was often reserved for important players with special significance on major occasions.
For instance, on a player's milestone night—say, their thousandth career game—the team would often have them come out first.
This arrangement put Wang Yi's fans at ease.
"I knew it! Brother Yi has to be the leader. Wherever he goes, he's the leader!"
"Looks like King Arthur knows how to handle these things. Brother Yi gets here, and he immediately gives up the leadership spot."
The introductions continued.
Dun Bao came out fourth from last,