The Once Mighty San Antonio Spurs May Rise Again

"Ahhhhhh!" "Ahhhhhh!" "Ahhhhhh!" ... The deafening cheers inside TD Garden surged into Kevin Durant's ears like a tidal wave, but he had no mind to listen. He clenched his teeth and stared fixedly at the score on the giant screen above the court—they had lost by a full 22 points!

What humiliation! This was simply the greatest disgrace!

Before the game, they had wanted revenge so badly, yet reality mercilessly slapped them across the face.

Kevin Durant's eyes were filled with unwillingness and fury. His hands were clenched tightly into fists as he stared directly at Goodwin, who was surrounded by his teammates on the other side of the court. He silently swore, "Goodwin, one day, I will defeat you!"

With those words forced through gritted teeth, Kevin Durant turned and strode toward the players' tunnel.

At that moment, he seemed somewhat relieved. Though he had lost the game, there was not much sorrow or dejection deep down. Instead, it ignited an even fiercer fighting spirit within him.

The only thing he wanted to do now was go straight home, carefully study the game footage, identify his shortcomings, and consider how he should adjust going forward.

That was his plan for the future!

Kendrick Perkins, standing by the sideline, silently let out a breath, his gaze following Kevin Durant's departing back the entire time.

Sometimes, Kendrick Perkins could not help but feel sorry for the stars of this era.

Facing his boss, Goodwin was now like an insurmountable mountain, ruthlessly suppressing every star of this era. As long as that mountain remained unmoved, they would likely never get their chance to rise.

In that regard, Kendrick Perkins also felt fortunate.

He had already received everything he deserved, and he understood that, in terms of status and ability, there was still