Sabonis Goes to Portland! New York's Big Three Break Up! Everyone picked up their basketballs and returned to their specialized training.
Sprewell drove with the ball, honing his rhythm for attacking the basket.
Allan Houston took spot-up shots, refining his clutch shooting touch.
Sabonis held down the paint, polishing his high-post playmaking and defensive positioning.
Only Li Fei remained at his familiar mid-range spot.
Again and again, he raised his hand, released the ball, and watched it swish through the net. Every movement was crisp and decisive, tempered through countless repetitions.
Sunlight streamed through the arena's floor-to-ceiling windows, falling across his upright figure.
It outlined the absolute aura of dominance belonging to the league's number one player.
He had won four straight championships, four straight MVPs, and claimed every major honor.
He held a dynasty, a business empire, and absolute influence over the league in his hands.
He had long since reached heights no one else could touch.
Yet he still maintained the purest discipline and work ethic.
There was no arrogance, no complacency—only the pursuit of perfection, day after day.
His phone vibrated again. It was a message from David Falk.
The contents were simple: an update on the follow-up operational plans for Barkley's Flying Pig Series sneakers.
Even though Barkley had returned to a weak team and lost the exposure boost of a dynasty, Li Fei's sports brand would still fully honor the contract and continue supporting him.
Loyalty came first, business second. That had always been Li Fei's principle.
Li Fei glanced at the message and casually replied, his eyes calm and unruffled.
Winning and losing were battles on the court; loyalty was the foundation of a lifetime.
In the new season, he would still lead the team in defending New York's dynasty.
He would still crush