2012, A Perfect Ending

"Mr. Goodwin, with only this final game remaining in December, do you have enough confidence to win it and finish the entire month undefeated, perhaps even bringing 2012 to a perfect close with that record?"

During the postgame interview, a veteran media reporter from Boston eagerly threw this question at Goodwin.

It was obvious that the reporter was growing increasingly animated. He was presumably also a die-hard Boston Celtics fan.

Faced with such a pointed and expectant question, Goodwin considered it briefly before answering, "Honestly, I can't guarantee that we'll win this game, but I'll certainly do everything I can to fight for victory. Besides, I'm looking forward to the matchup on the 30th."

"In my eyes, the Golden State Warriors have tremendous potential. They're very likely to become our strongest opponents over the next few seasons. So I sincerely hope they rise quickly and continue growing stronger!"

"I want opponents—opponents who can force me to go all out. It's been a very, very long time since I played a Game 7 in a series!"

The moment Goodwin finished speaking, the venue erupted into an uproar.

There was no other reason: this undisputed number-one superstar in basketball had always been a man of his word. Especially when speaking before so many media reporters, his words had never failed to come true.

Could it really be as he said? Were the Golden State Warriors about to rise powerfully?

In an instant, discussion surrounding the Golden State Warriors exploded geometrically, sparking widespread debate everywhere.

Everyone waited eagerly to see whether this heavily watched team could truly soar as Goodwin had predicted.

At the same time, Goodwin's remarks about wanting opponents also sparked widespread discussion among fans. It was true—the Boston Celtics led by Goodwin had not played a Game 7 in a