Barkley sat courtside with his head in his hands, tears streaming down his face. As Li Fei's former teammate on the Suns, he had witnessed Li Fei's growth firsthand, watched him win one championship after another, and seen him accomplish the Three-Peat.
He sprang to his feet, waving his fists and shouting wildly, "Li! You did it! You completed the Three-Peat! You're the greatest player ever! My brother, you're amazing!"
Jordan sat courtside, a gratified smile on his face. He stood and applauded softly in Li Fei's direction, his eyes full of approval and admiration. He knew that Li Fei's era had officially begun.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, and other celebrities also rose to their feet and applauded vigorously, their faces filled with shock and admiration. They pulled out their phones to capture this historic moment and send their heartfelt congratulations to Li Fei and the Knicks.
David Falk, Li Fei's agent and the executive in charge of the Li Fei Brand, smiled with relief, tears glimmering in his eyes. He knew that Li Fei's Three-Peat was not just a victory for the Knicks, but a victory for the Li Fei Brand as well.
As Li Fei's influence continued to grow, the Li Fei Brand's rivalry with Adidas and Nike—and its fierce competition with Air Jordan—would only intensify. The Li Fei Brand was sure to become one of the giants of the global basketball industry.
Yet amid all the celebration, Li Fei seemed unusually calm.
He didn't shout, jump, or rip off his jersey like his teammates. He didn't rush to embrace his family, either. He simply stood beneath the hoop, staring blankly ahead, his mind a complete void.
His face showed no exaggerated emotion, only a faint, barely perceptible tremor. His eyes were slightly red, and tears welled up, but