Encountering Teammates on the Road

In the domestic broadcast room.

"Congratulations to the Clippers for winning this game. Li Chen's performance was still strong. Although he didn't get the MVP, it was only after he stepped up and taught Marbury a lesson that Elton Brand's potential was unlocked, allowing him to perform like an NBA star. If Brand can make it in the future, Li Chen's contribution will be indispensable."

Sun Zhengping then turned to Zhang Weiping and said, "Coach Zhang, do you have anything to add?"

Zhang Weiping said somewhat dejectedly, "It would have been great if Yao had Li Chen by his side back then!"

Sun Zhengping fell silent, and the fans in front of the TV also felt uneasy.

But then some fans complained about Zhang Weiping, "Why are you so good at setting the mood? We were having a good time, and you turned the broadcast room into a somber place."

"Heh! Little Chen got revenge for Big Yao this time, didn't he?" Sun Zhengping forced a smile and explained.

The fans nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

At the same time, Li Chen's move to trip Marbury and Joe Johnson also became a classic moment of this game, with the two of them serving as the biggest background props.

The next day, after training, when Wang Zhizhi left after extra practice.

A figure peeked in, like a thief.

Seeing the person, Li Chen was a little surprised, but also somewhat resigned. This person was none other than Michael Olowokandi, who had been demoted from the starting lineup by Coach Alvin Gentry.

Li Chen threw the basketball in his hand. Swish, it went in cleanly.

Then he smiled and asked knowingly, "Yo! Isn't this Michael? What do you need me for?"

Li Chen's teasing made Michael Olowokandi instinctively scratch his head and say sheepishly, "I want to learn from you about rebounding positioning."

Michael Olowokandi thought that since Li Chen could grab so many rebounds in a single game, his skills in rebounding and positioning must be very strong, making him the perfect person to learn from.

Li Chen, however, was thinking to himself, That was all thanks to my skills.

Even so, he could still teach Michael Olowokandi the theoretical knowledge.

Li Chen could tell Michael Olowokandi about his rebounding state when he was under the effect of the S-rank Skill "Rebounding Monster."

Li Chen believed this would be of great help to Michael Olowokandi.

In fact, the original host was a very smart person; otherwise, his parents wouldn't have sold everything they had to send him to study in the US.

It could be said that the original host was a genius who was held back by his rebounding.

As the inheritor, Li Chen had excellent memory, so he still vividly remembered some of the details when he was under the effect of the S-rank Skill "Rebounding Monster."

Lost in thought, Li Chen nodded. He wouldn't refuse Michael Olowokandi's desire to improve his skills.

This way, he would also have a tool for practicing rebounding.

Michael Olowokandi was different from Li Chen; even if he grasped the key points, it would take a long time of training to make them part of his body. So, it wouldn't be an easy task.

When James Harden and DeMar DeRozan arrived, the two youngsters finished their warm-up and started alternating shots, while Li Chen and Michael Olowokandi practiced rebounding.

Michael Olowokandi left after an hour of extra practice.

Li Chen and James Harden continued to train until dark, and then Li Chen drove them home in his Hummer.

After dropping them off, Li Chen drove back home.

But halfway back, Li Chen spotted a figure running unsteadily, with several young men chasing him from behind, waving baseball bats.

When Li Chen saw the staggering figure running ahead, he found it somewhat familiar, but the person's face was covered in blood, so Li Chen couldn't see his features clearly.

Li Chen frowned. Could it be one of my teammates? he thought, inwardly complaining, How could you get beaten up like this just going to a nightclub? What terrible sin did you commit to incur such wrath?

Although Li Chen wasn't sure if the figure was his teammate, he decided to take a look after some thought.

When Li Chen stopped the car, the figure had already run close to him.

Seeing Li Chen, the figure was stunned. He never expected to encounter the man he disliked the most coming to his rescue while he was in danger.

Suddenly, he seemed to realize something, suppressed his complex emotions, and shouted, "Li Chen, run! They have guns."

At the same time, Li Chen was shocked. He never expected this blood-covered man to be his teammate, and moreover, a teammate he didn't get along with at all. It was Odom.

Hearing Odom's words, Li Chen was momentarily stunned. Guns? With guns, you idiot, you still dare to run? How dense can you be? Aren't you afraid they'll shoot you? Li Chen couldn't understand Odom.

A moment later, "Brothers, let's talk this out. You're just after money, right? Name your price. There's no need for guns, is there?"

Hearing this, Odom opened his mouth but didn't say anything.

"Eastern Kid, don't meddle in other people's business. This isn't about money. Otherwise, you'll regret it," a thug-like young man threatened Li Chen, pointing a baseball bat at him.

Li Chen was slightly stunned and looked at Odom in surprise, asking, "Hey! What the hell did you do?"

Odom was a bit embarrassed and stammered for a long time without giving a clear answer.

"This bastard slept with our boss's woman. Our boss said he'll make him regret being born," one of the thugs gritted out.

Li Chen gasped. Odom, you're amazing! Have you fallen this low already?

Actually, Li Chen was largely responsible for Odom's early downfall. Because of him, Odom was targeted by Li Chen even when he played, so he just gave up.

"Fuck, even if I slept with her, I didn't know she was your boss's woman, and besides..."

Saying this, Odom wiped the blood from his face and roared, "Didn't you beat me up like this too? Isn't that enough? Why are you still chasing me?"

Odom seemed a little wronged at this moment.

Li Chen really wanted to cover his face. Damn it, they shot the woman and now they're acting like they're in the right? Unbelievable.

At this moment, the thug holding the gun raised it, pointing it at Odom, and roared, "Stop the nonsense and come with us obediently, or don't blame us for being rude."

Odom's body tensed up instantly.

Li Chen thought, as long as the money is right, what can't be settled in this country?

So he said, "How about this? You take us to see your boss, and I'll talk to him."

"This..." The three hesitated.

At the same time, Li Chen was thinking if he could snatch the gun by surprise.

Just as Li Chen was about to act, the headlights of a car in the distance grew brighter, illuminating the entire cold, quiet street.

Seeing the approaching convoy, the three thugs felt a surge of fear. They exchanged a look and immediately darted into a nearby alley, disappearing without a trace.

Seeing the thugs scared away, Odom seemed to have all his strength drained, and he collapsed onto Li Chen.

Li Chen was also terrified, but his mental fortitude was much stronger than Odom's. He wasn't as pathetic as him.

Li Chen's face darkened, and he said sarcastically, "Now you know fear. What were you thinking earlier?"