The moment he said this, many basketball fans online immediately grew excited:
"So does that mean Brother Yi will play another season?"
"Not sure if he'll play another season, but it's certain he'll play one more game next season and score the final point."
"Awesome!"
Half an hour before tip-off, the players from both teams returned to their respective Locker Rooms after warming up.
In the Pistons' locker room, King Arthur gathered all the players around him:
"Whether the Detroit Pistons' limit is a three-peat dynasty or a four-peat dynasty depends on today's game!"
"I know.
Wang Yi is strong, but the Lakers' roster is already badly depleted.
They managed to drag the series into a Game 7 battle through Wang Yi's various performances. I think this is already Wang Yi's limit."
"In today's game, we must give it everything we have, with 100% fighting spirit and 100% ability!"
"I've fought Wang Yi for many years. I know him too well.
When facing his team, you can't give him even the slightest opportunity.
Give him the slightest opportunity, and he can lead his team to turn the tables.
He can lead his team to take the game back."
"So in today's game, I demand that everyone crank the defensive intensity to the maximum from the very first second."
"From the first second onward, give it everything on the offensive end too!"
All the players answered in unison.
Pistons Head Coach Billups also clenched his fist and rallied everyone:
"The Lakers have already exhausted every last resource to get this far.
We know every move they have, and we've seen every one of their defensive and offensive plays.
I believe that tonight, we'll definitely bring home that damned O'Brien Cup!"
Meanwhile, in the visiting team's locker room, Wang Yi was also