The Cruelty of Competitive Sports

In theory, this choice wasn't really a problem.

After all, Gordon was only five centimeters taller than Chen Xi, but he outweighed him by nearly ten kilograms.

That size advantage was enough to give him plenty of confidence.

As for Chen Xi...

"Looks like you can't tell who's who anymore! You still think it's 2017?! The times have changed!"

Chen Xi immediately slid forward and stuck tight to Gordon. He steadied himself with his powerful core while keeping his eyes fixed on Gordon's body.

The moment Gordon suddenly made a move to power through, Chen Xi decisively took a step back, giving him no chance to make contact. At the same time, he stretched out his arm and swiped down quickly during the split second Gordon brought the ball together, knocking it right out of his hands.

Smack!!

The instant he jumped, a sharp sound rang out and the ball suddenly slipped from his control. Aaron Gordon realized something was wrong and immediately tried to lunge after it, but it was already too late.

Chen Xi scooped up the ball and quickly turned to push up the court.

With Quick First Step boosting him, Chen sprinted ahead of everyone to the frontcourt. He took three steps from the free-throw line, soared into the air, and finished the possession with a spectacular, fully extended windmill dunk.

Bam!!!

"Oh!!! Chris!! He stole the ball from Aaron Gordon and finished with a dunk! What a graceful, extended pose—I feel like I'm watching Zach LaVine!"

"Hahahaha! He stole the ball from a dunk champion, then finished with another dunk champion's signature move!! I love Chris in this play!!!"

"Damn!! It's a real shame he didn't enter the Slam Dunk Contest this year."

"Sure, the distance he covered and how high he got don't quite