Volume 4: Golden State Prosperity

Volume Four: Golden State's Golden Age. Such remarks greatly displeased basketball fans, especially younger ones, who fired back in droves: At Zhang Yu's suggestion, Morning Star Capital had invested over the past few years in a string of emerging internet companies, including Bilibili, ByteDance, Meituan, and Zhihu, reaping enormous returns and gaining considerable influence over public opinion in Huaxia. "I've long been sick of that empty drivel about how strong the opponent is, how we'll give it our all, and strive to win every game. Zhang Yu has the guts to say it—this is what a fucking championship coach should be like!" What a financial genius! "I originally thought the Warriors would win the title, but Coach Z's remarks are too arrogant. That's not something a champion should say. The Cavaliers look more like champions to me. I can see how hungry they are for the title. Their fighting spirit is ten times stronger than the Warriors'. They'll beat the Warriors, James will get his revenge, and the Cavaliers will be champions!" At this time, Huaxia was in a period of rapid economic growth, swiftly rising national strength, and surging national pride. Yet in culture and sports, it lacked stars who could represent the nation's immense power. The media reacted as well. Although the vast majority of commentators believed the Warriors would win the championship, there was still a huge difference between a third-party prediction and a domineering declaration from one of the parties involved. Soon afterward, Zhang Yu's brilliant achievements in the NCAA and NBA spread through major video creators, marketing accounts, and public accounts, becoming widely known to the public. Many people consequently became interested in the NBA and the Warriors, beginning to watch NBA games live. The upcoming Finals were undoubtedly the best entry point. Domestic fans