The instant the final buzzer sounded in the last game of the regular season, the NBA's official backend began automatically compiling every player's complete statistics for the season.
The United States Basketball Forum and sports portals exploded with activity as everyone immediately fixed their eyes on the final statistical rankings.
When the final lists were released, no one was surprised.
At twenty-three, Li Fei had once again swept the season's three major statistical crowns with overwhelming dominance.
To maximize his effectiveness as an interior defensive wall, Van Gundy had committed Li Fei exclusively to the center position this season.
Standing 2.24 meters tall and weighing 120 kilograms, with a terrifying 2.45-meter wingspan and a body as tough as titanium alloy, he could do whatever he wanted in the paint.
The finalized official statistics shook the entire North American basketball world.
Li Fei averaged 32.7 points per game in the regular season, firmly retaining his throne as the league's Scoring Champion.
His 21.3 rebounds per game not only set a new personal single-season best but also claimed the highest single-season rebounding average in NBA history.
His 6.8 blocks per game likewise led the entire league by an enormous margin, with unprecedented shot-blocking efficiency.
Battling for position inside, securing defensive rebounds, sweeping through the paint to protect the rim, overpowering defenders with his back to the basket, and pulling up for midrange jumpers at the free-throw line—his entire repertoire flowed seamlessly.
Even rotating double- and triple-teams could barely contain this Cornerstone of a Dynasty.
As TNT played a rolling highlight reel of Li Fei's interior play that season, Bill Walton could not stop marveling.
"We've witnessed the most dominant single-season performance by an interior player in NBA history. No exceptions."
"21.3 rebounds, 6.8 blocks, and another 32.7 points. This has gone beyond