At the scene, Lakers fans held Wang Yi's No. 0 jersey high overhead and shouted themselves hoarse.
"Forty-one-year-old legend! The oldest FMVP in history!"
"Leading the team to a championship while wounded—that's Wang Yi!"
"He redefined greatness. Age was never the limit!"
China fans flooded the internet even more thoroughly, completely taking over the comments and trending searches.
"Brother Yi has ascended to godhood! Thirty points and eighteen assists at forty-one—this is a miracle!"
"Winning the championship and FMVP while playing through injury—unprecedented and never to be repeated!"
"He crushed the opposition in the green-and-gold showdown. This is the era of China Player!"
Shaquille O'Neal spoke from the Commentary Booth, his eyes red.
"I've seen countless legends, but Wang Yi's championship run is the most shocking performance I've ever witnessed in my career."
"Forty-one years old, with a severely injured right foot, and still winning a title as the centerpiece—he is the God of Basketball."
Pierce also put aside all his stubbornness and spoke sincerely.
"I accept this loss wholeheartedly. Wang Yi deserves every bit of praise he gets. He is a true King."
ESPN's front-page headline was printed in bold.
"An Immortal Legend—Forty-one-Year-Old Wang Yi Delivers the Greatest veteran Performance in NBA History."
Sports Illustrated chose a photo for its cover of Wang Yi bracing himself on his right foot while raising the FMVP trophy, with the caption:
"Years cannot defeat the strong, nor can injuries stop glory."
CCTV Sports commented in a special feature.
"From making his way into the NBA to reaching the summit at forty-one, Wang Yi wrote Asia basketball's greatest chapter through perseverance and love for the game."
Major mainstream media outlets rushed to publish articles, all offering their highest respect to this veteran.
He had broken the shackles of age and rewritten NBA history.