The Dawn of the Small Ball Era, Conflict Begins!

"Pure love for basketball?!"

McGrady, standing nearby, looked suspicious. "This isn't the NCAA; are there really players that pure?"

"Ha~ maybe there are."

David Lee nodded with a smile, paused, and added, "After all, Su Yan likely isn't short on cash!!!"

He worked himself to the bone, earning only 20,000 in ten days, and that was before taxes.

Yet, Su Yan could treat players he had just met to a ten-thousand-dollar feast without batting an eye.

If he weren't a rich second-generation heir, no one would believe it.

Ah, this.

So he was a rich second-generation heir.

It turns out Su Yan didn't just love basketball; he was in the field he loved... experiencing life.

This damn...

McGrady was numb with envy!

Although he had achieved considerable success in the basketball world, he hadn't liked basketball at the start.

His true love was baseball.

He had shown great talent in baseball, and had he continued, he surely would have entered the baseball league and achieved great things.

However.

Due to certain reasons, he ended up in the basketball world.

But the reasons for that certainly didn't include a pure love for basketball; it was mostly for the money.

After all.

McGrady had congenital scoliosis; he was fundamentally unsuited for the high-intensity physical contact of basketball.

Doctors said his career would last at most 4 to 6 years, yet he had already persisted for 13 years and was still going.

He had persevered.

But it wasn't pure.

The process was also accompanied by immense pain.

If he could choose, if he could find a way to make more money than playing basketball, McGrady certainly wouldn't have chosen basketball.

So... he envied Su Yan!!!

Once Su Yan finished his interview, David Lee walked over and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's head back to the Locker Room to celebrate properly, you big hero!"

"It's definitely a first-class merit."

McGrady swept the envy from his eyes, hooked his arm around Su Yan's shoulder, and walked back to the Locker Room with a chuckle.

Good character, good skills, and he knew how to talk.

Even though Su Yan had only just arrived at the Knicks, everyone liked him.

But just as the group prepared to return to the Locker Room, that female fan with the hot figure, who had been holding the banner claiming she wanted to exchange basketball skills with Su Yan, made her move.

Under the gaze of many fans, she rushed excitedly toward Su Yan.

Because of her suggestive banner from before the game, she had already drawn the attention of quite a few fans.

So much so that the director, never one to shy away from drama, projected the image of her and Su Yan directly onto the big screen.

Now, every fan in the arena, and even countless viewers in front of their televisions, could see it clearly.

The female fan rushed over, heedless of anything else, and lunged forward, pecking Su Yan on the cheek.

She left a bright red lipstick mark.

She even grabbed Su Yan's arm, looking as excited as if she were on drugs, and shouted, "Su Yan, you are so amazing.

I am your fan.

I sincerely invite you to exchange basketball skills; I hope to learn basketball techniques from my idol!!!"

As she spoke.

She tried to lunge forward again to kiss Su Yan on the lips.

Su Yan pushed her away, feeling deep disgust for this kind of woman who would act so desperately in public.

Even if her figure was truly great.

Su Yan said indifferently, "I am just an Undrafted player; my skills aren't good, and I can't teach you.

That would be misleading.

Besides... I am very tired right now, and I want to go back and get a good night's sleep. That is all, but thank you for your kind offer!!!"

Pushing her aside.

Su Yan, David Lee, McGrady, and the others walked away without looking back.

If you can't find the book by its title, try searching for the author; perhaps the name has been changed!

However, 21-year-old Gallinari scanned the female fan from head to toe, a fire inexplicably igniting within him.

What the hell...

For a woman with such a great figure and face, if it were anyone else, wouldn't they just take the opportunity and enjoy a night of pleasure?!

He couldn't help but grumble inwardly: Su Yan, you are truly a beast!!!

Su Yan had rejected an invitation to a hotel room from a hot, attractive female fan.

Anyone with eyes could see it.

"COME ON!"

Jon Barry stared at that female fan, his eyes gleaming as he subconsciously licked his lips and exclaimed: "He can even turn this down?!

Su Yan really is a pure basketball enthusiast."

What a character.

Mark Jackson rolled his eyes at the lecherous expression on Jon Barry's face, then offered his praise:

"Su Yan is only 19. He knows what he should be doing and when. He is going to become an outstanding NBA player!!!"

Men felt that Su Yan had strong willpower and limitless potential.

Women, on the other hand, felt that Su Yan was not a casual person; handsome, powerful, and pure-hearted, he would surely be a devoted man in the future.

In an instant.

Su Yan's charm in the eyes of countless female fans rose to a new level.

Who knows how they figured out Su Yan was pure and devoted—perhaps... it's just the privilege of being handsome.

This wasn't the first time Su Yan had rejected a high-profile female fan; just yesterday, he had turned down an even more beautiful, underage princess.

Everyone was getting used to it.

Back in the Locker Room, keep the music playing, keep the dancing going!

As for the ESPN reporter Woj, his interview not only let everyone know that Su Yan was a player deeply in love with basketball.

It also made many aware that Su Yan had only signed a 10-day short-term contract with the Knicks.

This meant...

Su Yan would soon become a free agent and would need to sign a new contract with a team.

It also meant...

Su Yan, who had recently displayed an outstanding "3D level" of play, especially showing astonishing talent in the realm of the Three-point shot.

He had also caught the eye of other teams.

They also had the qualifications to sign Su Yan.

And so... the scramble began!!!

The next day.

As always.

Newspapers spread across every street and neighborhood.

The Raptors' "Dragon King" Bosh not only exploded for a staggering 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 Blocks.

He also hit a game-winning Mid-range shot over the defense in the final moments.

The moment the ball went in, the Dragon King roared at the sky, his signature celebration instantly igniting the entire Air Canada Centre!

Making Bosh the brightest star of the night.

Warriors leader Monta Ellis, in a showdown against the Bobcats, went on a rampage for 40 points, despite the loss.

However.

Ellis's performance was undeniably strong, stunning countless fans.

On the contrary, his backup, this year's 7th overall pick, Stephen Curry, only recorded 9 points, shooting 1-for-5 from the Three-point shot, a very poor performance!

The Magic's "Superman" Howard effortlessly grabbed 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 Blocks, single-handedly tearing apart the Bucks' Restricted Area.

These renowned stars of the league dominated today's news headlines.

And Su Yan's performance of 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 Block looked somewhat unremarkable.

But his status as an Undrafted player, his high-level looks, and the off-court gossip about him rejecting a beautiful woman.

Allowed him to share the headlines with these superstars in today's news.

This was something no other rookie this year had managed to achieve.

In the afternoon.

TNT held a panel discussion.

The topic was: <Has the prototype of the Small Ball Era already appeared?!>

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