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He raised a hand and patted Sprewell on the shoulder, his tone as firm and confident as ever.
"And we will continue to defend the era that belongs to us."
David Falk approached the two of them slowly, holding the latest report analyzing the league landscape.
"With these four retiring, the league's overall landscape has been completely reshuffled."
"The Utah Jazz have declined drastically in the Western Conference, the Pacers' interior strength has been sharply reduced, and the Phoenix Suns have completely bid farewell to their old-era core."
"The weaknesses of all the established powerhouses have been fully exposed. The competitive landscape next season will become much clearer."
Li Fei's gaze returned to the court as he slowly picked up the basketball in his hands.
His fingertips traced the fine texture of the ball, and his eyes grew ever more resolute.
The fall of the old kings was never the end of an era, but the beginning of a new journey.
The storms of the 1999–2000 season grew fiercer amid wave after wave of retirements.
In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic and Heat were poised to strike; in the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers and Lakers were charging ahead.
Every powerhouse had addressed its weaknesses and readied itself, all eyeing the Knicks' dynasty throne.
Everyone wanted to overthrow the new dynasty ruling the league at this turning point between old and new.
Li Fei bent his knees, lowered his body, and released the ball.
A crisp, clean mid-range jumper swished through the net, its sharp sound echoing throughout the training facility.
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