A Bad Situation

"...I also have to thank Chris. He's undoubtedly a great player. He's only two years older than me, but he's already an MVP. I'm glad I came to Oklahoma early in my career and had the chance to meet Chris. He'd find time to train with me and share his experience through both words and example, which helped me improve so quickly. So I was able to give him some feedback, too... Hey, Chris! This is an award you still haven't won! Hahahahaha!"

As he spoke, Alexander held up his Sixth Man of the Year trophy to the camera and joked around.

For Chen, who had secured a starting spot in his very first year, that really was a tough award to win~~

Not long afterward, Chen shared and liked the video posted by Alexander and the Thunder's official account on social media, adding the caption: "Damn! This kid really did win an award that's been out of reach for my entire career!"

His humblebrag was soon shared and discussed by media outlets and fans alike.

The buzz also helped ease some of the tension ahead of tonight's game.

Before long, it was eight o'clock that evening.

The Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and the Nuggets was underway once more.

Game 2 of the series was just as fierce as ever.

The Thunder came out with tremendous energy, using a relentless offense to successfully put the Nuggets on the back foot from the opening tip.

Chen Xi came out firing in the first quarter, going 5-for-5 from the field, 2-for-2 from three, and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line to put up 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Meanwhile, fresh off winning the award, Alexander showed why he was the Sixth Man of the Year. In his three