Jordan's lips curled into a competitive smile.
"That's right. Media hype means nothing."
"Only by defeating the OK Duo can we truly secure our place as the greatest duo in history."
Van Gundy, the team's head coach, walked over with the latest fitness report.
"We've just received the latest physical monitoring data for the entire team."
"Even after several consecutive high-intensity games, both of your physical reserves remain in excellent condition."
"Titanium Alloy Physique, combined with years of disciplined training, has completely offset the wear from continuous high-pressure competition."
Van Gundy looked at the two cores and reconfirmed the schedule ahead.
"There are still five regular-season games left. I still won't be resting any starters."
"Maintain full pressure, keep winning all the way to Los Angeles."
Li Fei put away his sneakers, his gaze cold and resolute.
"No problem. We'll keep the intensity up."
Jordan nodded slightly, his fighting spirit fully ignited.
"I want Kobe and O'Neal to face us at our absolute peak."
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers' training facility was still brightly lit deep into the night.
The team had not ended its extra practice. Everyone had watched TNT's entire roundtable discussion.
O'Neal viciously slammed the basketball into the floor, his face filled with fury.
"The greatest duo in history? They don't take us seriously at all!"
Kobe dribbled faster and faster, his gaze icy and razor-sharp.
"The regular-season show ends here."
"Christmas night. Staples Center."
"I'll personally tear apart this so-called greatest duo in history."
Toni Kukoč, newly traded to the Lakers, stood in the corner with a complicated expression.
He had once fought alongside Jordan on the Bulls and knew full well how powerful Jordan was.
Now, with the unstoppable interior force that was Li Fei added to the mix, these Knicks were indeed nearly invincible.