Sun Hao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sun Hao (孙昊)
Alias(es)	Little Emperor; Napoleon of China; Crazy Sun; Dallas Monkey King; Sun Ritian
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Real Madrid Youth Team; Dallas Mavericks; Los Angeles Lakers; Golden State Warriors; Chinese Men's National Basketball Team
Occupation/Role	Professional basketball player; mentor to younger Chinese players; later businessman
Status	Active NBA player with the Lakers as of the Thunder playoff series; a future side story depicts him as a successful businessman 679 590
First Appearance	The Demon King System 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Demon King System	2	Begins using the system’s gym for strength, jumping, ball-handling, and shooting training. Training effects carry into reality despite the system’s accelerated time ratio.
Basketball IQ (Bronze)	7	Unlocked after studying Real Madrid Youth Team tactical material during his flight to Madrid.
Fast Break Finisher	17	Demonstrated during a steal-and-layup sequence; supports his transition finishing.
One-Minute Rapid Fire (Gold)	50	Enables an extremely fast shooting release, allowing him to convert a contested three-point play.
Basketball IQ advancement	63	Improves by reviewing game footage and studying David Blatt’s Princeton-offense concepts; exact rank is not stated.
System Version 2.0	91 92	Triggered by being drafted in 2000; unlocks an Equipment Zone with practical protective and social-effect items.
Hero's Twilight completed / Minor Ankle Brace	217	Completes the hidden quest after defeating the Wizards and receives an ankle-protection item through a reward draw.
Long-Range Sharpshooter (Hall of Fame)	232	Reaches the badge’s maximum level, significantly improving long-distance three-point stability.
Minor Jacket	314	Obtained from a system draw; slightly increases charm and the favorability of interaction targets.
Basketball IQ (Gold, documented)	551	His gold-grade Basketball IQ is credited with his precise in-game decision-making and tempo control.
Ball-Stealing Specialist (Bronze)	496	Unlocked after defensive training with Michael Beasley.
Slam Dunk Master	512	Newly acquired before his one-on-one opportunity against LeBron James.
System 3.0 era	610	Gains access to an improved time ratio and uses it to intensify ball-handling, coordination, flexibility, and Jujutsu training.

Background / History

Sun Hao transmigrated into a new life at age thirteen after spending his previous life failing to become a professional player and working as an assistant coach from eighteen to twenty-eight. With patience born from that missed opportunity, he treats both the Demon King System and his schoolwork seriously; he refuses to neglect academics even while pursuing basketball. 2

After a month of system training, he visibly becomes stronger and more confident before trying out for the Hongyuan Youth Team alongside Yi Jianlian. The Guangdong sports authorities reject him because of his height, prompting Sun Hao to vow that they would hear of him playing professionally within five years. 3 4

He receives offers from Sierra Canyon School and Real Madrid Youth Team, ultimately choosing Europe and joining Real Madrid. His early one-on-one dominance earns him a starting role, and he develops into the EuroLeague MVP by age eighteen. 6 10 57

Sun Hao enters the 2000 NBA Draft, where the Chicago Bulls select him 24th overall before he is traded. He becomes the first Chinese guard drafted in the NBA’s first round and begins his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks. 88 91 97

His Mavericks rise rapidly around his shooting, basketball IQ, and growing leadership. He wins Rookie of the Year, becomes an All-Star fixture, and helps build a championship team before later being traded to the Lakers. 200 360

With Los Angeles, Sun Hao becomes the team’s central offensive force and forms a highly effective partnership with Shaquille O’Neal. He leads the Lakers through multiple title runs, including a three-peat, before retiring at age twenty-six following the loss of his and Scarlett’s unborn child. He publicly frames the decision as making room for younger players while privately prioritizing Scarlett and their family. 417 568

Sun Hao returns ahead of schedule with the Golden State Warriors, wearing No. 1 and reuniting with Don Nelson while joining Kevin Durant, Greg Oden, and Stephen Curry. He later returns to the Lakers, where he continues to set historic scoring records. 583 584 610 662 672

Appearance

Sun Hao begins his professional path as a comparatively short but powerfully built guard. His system training and unusual physical development steadily transform him into a larger, stronger player without sacrificing shooting rhythm or agility. 57 121 434 650

• Listed at 183 cm and 80 kg before the European joint tryouts. 57
• Listed at 185 cm, 78 kg, and a 192 cm wingspan early in his NBA career. 121
• Later reaches 195 cm and 95 kg, becoming a physically imposing “tank” guard. 434 650
• Wears No. 95 for much of his career; switches to No. 1 upon joining the Warriors. 276 584
• Uses a signature fist-and-palm salute during player introductions. 161

Personality

Sun Hao is patient, driven, and openly defiant when his ability is dismissed. His rejection by Hongyuan does not discourage him; instead, it becomes a personal deadline that drives his move to Europe and eventual NBA entry. 2 4

He approaches basketball analytically. He studies tactical manuals, reviews game film, recognizes opponents’ habits, and treats training as a continuous process rather than a talent-dependent shortcut. His high basketball IQ is reflected in his ability to choose between shooting, driving, drawing fouls, passing, and controlling pace. 7 63 551

Off the court, Sun Hao is humorous and socially perceptive. He handles difficult media questions with composure, uses humor to defuse pressure, and intentionally motivates younger players through blunt challenges when gentler encouragement fails. 335 585

He is deeply protective of people he considers family. He respects Yi Jianlian’s privacy, supports his development for years, helps Chinese players adapt to the NBA, and postpones basketball ambitions to care for Scarlett after their loss. 103 115 168 568

Abilities & Skills

Demon King System Training

Sun Hao’s system grants him a concealed training environment whose time ratio allows substantially more practice than real-world time permits. Physical and technical gains made within the system transfer back to his real body. 2 97

• Trains strength, jumping, shooting, dribbling, core strength, post-ups, and defense. 2 428 496
• Uses the System 3.0 era to develop ball-handling through yoga and Jujutsu-based coordination and flexibility work. 610
• Keeps the system secret, treating it as a personal secret he cannot share with others. 103
• Hidden quests are optional but offer badges or items for completion. 414

Shooting

Sun Hao is an elite long-range shooter whose range, release speed, and confidence make him dangerous both on and off the ball.

• Possesses a Hall of Fame Long-Range Sharpshooter badge. 232
• Uses rapid-fire releases, step-backs, deep threes, and off-ball movement to defeat closeouts. 50 415
• Can shift into drives, floaters, or foul-drawing attacks when his jumper is not falling. 551
• Scored 36 points in one quarter to set an NBA single-quarter scoring record. 371
• Scored 62 points through three quarters, later recorded an 81-point game, and eventually surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record with 110 points in triple overtime. 445 448 672

Ball-Handling and Finishing

Despite beginning as a shooting-focused guard, Sun Hao develops a complete isolation and finishing package.

• Uses an explosive first step to punish hard closeouts and bigger defenders. 57 72
• Develops spin moves, low-center-of-gravity drives, post-ups, reverse layups, floaters, and tomahawk dunks. 386 437 619 675
• Initially struggles to dunk in games, including multiple failed attempts in a EuroLeague semifinal, but later becomes a prolific and creative dunker. 63 512
• Maintains balance through contact, allowing him to complete difficult and-and-one finishes against elite interior defense. 417

Basketball IQ and Playmaking

Sun Hao combines a scorer’s aggressiveness with the tactical awareness of a coach.

• Learns systems quickly, including Don Nelson’s run-and-gun concepts and Phil Jackson’s triangle offense. 97 362
• Exploits opponent tendencies, court details, defensive overcommitment, and matchup weaknesses. 114 677
• Serves as a floor organizer for the Chinese national team, compensating for its weaker point-guard depth. 200
• His decision-making allows him to adapt his scoring approach rather than forcing a predetermined style. 551

Defense

Sun Hao’s defense develops later than his offense but becomes a major part of his game through targeted practice and repeated exposure to elite scorers.

• Unlocks Ball-Stealing Specialist (Bronze) through offseason training. 496
• Successfully steals from Gilbert Arenas multiple times and later blocks Hedo Türkoğlu after learning from earlier defensive mistakes. 506 507
• Uses experience and timing to exploit overly aggressive opponents such as Russell Westbrook. 677
• His height and wingspan prevent him from being the league’s absolute top defensive archetype, but his defensive technique becomes high-level. 677

Clutch Performance

Sun Hao consistently performs under pressure and responds aggressively to adversity.

• Defeats Tyronn Lue in a streetball challenge and holds his own against Kobe Bryant in pre-draft one-on-one games. 80 84
• Plays through a dislocated left shoulder and hits a one-armed buzzer-beater against the Wizards. 471
• Sets the NBA playoff single-game scoring record with 66 points against the Thunder. 679
• Can enter a “Zone” state, including a record 19 consecutive opening points in a playoff game against Detroit. 417

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Minor Ankle Brace — System reward that protects his ankles and reduces ankle fatigue. 217
• Minor Jacket — System item that slightly raises charm and improves others’ favorability toward him. 314
• Adidas.Sun.Hao — His first signature sneaker; a low-top model featuring adiPrene cushioning and a Torsion structure intended to reduce ankle-sprain risk. 237
• Adidas.SH95 — His second signature shoe, incorporating the Chinese character “Sun,” clouds, and a Golden Cudgel motif. 276
• Anta endorsement — Leaves Adidas after racist remarks by Adidas employees are not handled properly, choosing to support a Chinese brand instead. 648 649

Relationships

• Yi Jianlian — Closest friend and brother-like figure. Sun Hao supports Yi’s overseas development, helps him confront childhood trauma, and promises to “cover” him for life. 103 115
• Scarlett — Romantic partner and mother of his son. Sun Hao prioritizes her wellbeing over his career after their miscarriage and retirement decision. 237 568
• Sun Beijing — Son with Scarlett, named after Beijing and the Chinese men’s basketball Olympic gold medal. 582
• Yao Ming — Chinese national-team teammate and trusted peer. Yao seeks Sun Hao’s advice on entering the NBA, while the two become a core on-court partnership for China. 97 168 200
• Shaquille O’Neal — Lakers teammate, close on-court partner, and supportive friend during Sun Hao’s retirement. 417 568
• Kobe Bryant — Long-running rival and mutual respect. Their pre-draft one-on-one duel triggers Sun Hao’s Mamba-themed hidden quest. 83 84 424
• Kevin Durant — Admirer, trainee, and later Warriors teammate. Sun Hao publicly endorses Durant’s superstar potential and helps guide his development. 478 496 584
• Don Nelson — Early NBA mentor who strongly values Sun Hao and later reunites with him on the Warriors. 121 584
• Rich Paul — Agent and trusted adviser who represents Sun Hao and later Yi Jianlian. 81 315
• Li Yuanwei — Official who rejected Sun Hao due to height, later apologizes and offers him a CBA opportunity. 4 55

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rejection and European Rise

• Rejected by the Hongyuan Youth Team because of his height and makes a five-year vow to become a professional player. 4
• Chooses Real Madrid Youth Team over Sierra Canyon School. 6
• Earns a starting position after defeating Velazquez 10–0 in one-on-one play. 10
• Becomes a EuroLeague MVP by age eighteen and enters the NBA’s European joint tryouts as the strongest guard present. 57

NBA Arrival and Mavericks Era

• Selected 24th overall in the 2000 NBA Draft and becomes a historic Chinese first-round guard. 88 91
• Quickly adapts to the Mavericks’ offense and establishes himself as a high-scoring rookie. 112 114
• Earns Rookie of the Year before joining the Chinese national team for the Asian Championship. 200
• Breaks personal and league scoring marks while becoming one of the NBA’s most prominent stars. 146 371

Lakers Leadership and Dynasty

• Joins the Lakers and studies Phil Jackson’s triangle offense, with Jackson emphasizing his importance in late-game perimeter situations. 360 362
• Leads the Lakers against historic Pistons defense, triggering the “Old Scoundrel” Finals quest. 414
• Enters the Zone in Game 5 of the Finals and carries Los Angeles to a 3–2 series lead. 417
• Wins multiple championships and Finals MVP awards as the Lakers complete a three-peat. 475 568

Retirement, Warriors Return, and Second Lakers Run

• Retires at twenty-six after Scarlett loses their child during pregnancy, despite having just won three straight championships. 568
• Returns to the NBA with Golden State on a one-year maximum contract, choosing No. 1. 583 584
• Leads the Warriors to a championship and wins Finals MVP after averaging 30.6 points and 9.7 assists in the Finals. 645
• Returns to Los Angeles, scores an NBA-record 110 points against the Clippers, and later averages 44.7 points against Oklahoma City in the playoffs. 672 679

Career Achievements and Records

Achievement	Details
EuroLeague MVP	Wins the award at age eighteen before entering the 2000 NBA Draft. 57
Historic NBA draft selection	Chosen 24th overall; becomes the first Chinese guard drafted in the NBA first round. 88 91
Rookie of the Year	Recognized as Rookie of the Year before joining China for the Asian Championship. 200
All-Star MVP	Wins his third All-Star MVP in five seasons. 386
NBA single-quarter record	Scores 36 points in a first quarter against Detroit. 371
Three-quarter scoring record	Scores 62 points through three quarters against Milwaukee. 445
Single-game scoring milestones	Records an 81-point game, then surpasses Chamberlain’s 100-point mark with 110 points. 448 672
Playoff single-game scoring record	Scores 66 points against Oklahoma City. 679
Olympic role	Carries China’s flag at the Beijing Olympics; his son is later pictured holding China’s men’s basketball gold medal. 574 582

Notable Quotes

“Then you just wait and see. Within five years, you'll definitely hear news of me playing professionally!” 4

“From now on, Brother Hao's got your back for life!” 103

“A championship without challenges lacks substance.” 398

Trivia

• Sun Hao’s first signature shoe was released in time for All-Star Weekend, where he defended his Rookie Game MVP while wearing it. 237
• His No. 95 branding inspired the name Adidas.SH95. 276
• He maintains a goji berry tea habit from his previous life and later introduces teammate Antoine Walker to it. 2 446
• He adopts an injured calico stray cat and later bonds with Juwan Howard over their shared interest in pets. 168 200