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Karl Malone's post-game interview caused a massive stir across all major media outlets.

Bro, that was Karl Malone!

A near-MVP level figure.

In this super era of fierce competition, where the four great centers, four great power forwards, and Michael Jordan all coexisted.

Karl Malone was a super tough guy who could compete for the MVP.

Not to mention, what kind of personality did Karl Malone have?

Aside from Stockton, Jeff Hornacek, and his other teammates, you would never hear a word of praise from the mouth of a man who bowed to no one.

Don't kid yourself.

Even Michael Jordan didn't enjoy such treatment.

This shows just how highly Malone regarded Li Fei.

The next day.

News about Li Fei swept across the NCAA league like a tidal wave.

The official NCAA television station continuously broadcasted footage of Li Fei's games.

Even NBC and TNT frequently mentioned Li Fei in their broadcasts.

Major television stations in San Francisco were also promoting this new darling from China.

As for the major newspapers and magazines, there was no doubt they had updated their covers with new posters.

This time.

There was no Jason Kidd, no Keith Van Horn.

And no Lamond Murray.

It was all taken over by Li Fei alone.

"Li, you really blew Keith Van Horn out of the water."

The next day, in the men's dormitory at the University of California, Berkeley.

Kidd arrived at Li Fei's room carrying a stack of colorful newspapers and posters from various sources:

"This time, your poster moment isn't about fighting."

Kidd pulled one out at random.

It was a poster from SLAM.

The cover featured Li Fei blocking Van Horn with a massive swat.

Below it, Li Fei's stat line of 32+22+10 was clear and eye-catching.

"This is a SLAM poster, it's quite authoritative, Li."

Li Fei nodded.

Let's put it this way.

In 1994, the SLAM publication platform usually didn't promote college leagues at all.

This was the designated publication for the NBA.

However, what Li Fei found most moving was...

He had finally made a poster moment based on basketball.

"Li, after taking care of the wild card that was the University of Utah, I don't think there's any team in the Pac-12 conference that can beat us."

Kidd had played in the Pac-12 for two seasons.

Based on his understanding of their opponents, no one on the perimeter was his match, and no one in the paint was Li Fei's match.

"Even the UCLA Bruins, with their 2.13-meter center George Zidek, he won't pose a threat to you."

"As for Damon Stoudamire and Joseph Blair of the Arizona Wildcats, I've played against them, you know what I mean."

Li Fei also had some understanding of the opponents in the Pac-12 conference.

Aside from Zidek, the UCLA Bruins had quite a few players who would enter the NBA in the future, but they were all fringe players who would end up serving water and towels.

The most famous person on that team was actually the role player Bob Myers.

That's right.

He was the future general manager of the Golden State Warriors during the Stephen Curry era.

However, Bob Myers might be an excellent manager.

As for playing basketball...

Let's just forget about that.

Apart from the UCLA Bruins.

The Arizona Wildcats, who boasted the perimeter duo of Damon Stoudamire and Joseph Blair, were still somewhat of a threat.

However, facing the Golden Bears, who had Kidd on the outside, Li Fei on the inside, and Lamond Murray on the wing.

The Wildcats were not scary at all.

Two days later.

The Golden Bears' home arena.

First, they welcomed a clash against the University of Arizona Wildcats.

"I'd appreciate it if everyone could take their eyes off Li Fei for a moment."

Damon Stoudamire was not tall, but he had a flamboyant personality, and he dropped a harsh ultimatum during the pre-game interview:

"The highest mountain in the Pac-12 isn't Li Fei; it's me!"

Looking at Stoudamire, Li Fei realized one thing.

An NBA player's height is just like a girl's push-up bra—one can be long or short, the other big or small, and you never really know what the true measurement is.

Stoudamire's official height was 1.82 meters, but looking at him, he was at most 1.78 meters.

And he wanted to be a "mountain" in the Pac-12?

A Kardashian??

But to be fair.

Stoudamire was no slouch.

After entering the NBA, he had a fairly successful career, with his best season averaging 20 points and 8 assists. His small, fast, and agile style earned him the nickname "Mighty Mouse," and he was named the 1995-96 Rookie of the Year.

But the reason the Wildcats weren't in the category of strong teams in Kidd's mind.

Was because, aside from him and Joseph Blair, the team didn't have anyone else decent.

Moreover, Kidd was a mountain in front of Stoudamire.

In the first home game of the regular season, Kidd's defense left Stoudamire completely at a loss.

Coupled with Li Fei anchoring the paint, 80% of the Mighty Mouse's offensive arsenal was rendered useless.

The Wildcats' interior height was comparable to a kingdom of dwarves; if you didn't know better, you'd think they were cosplaying the 2024 Golden State Warriors' "Death Lineup," waiting for their own demise.

Li Fei took a long stride, stepping over the prideful talents one by one.

The Mighty Mouse even pulled off a flashy move.

When Li Fei jumped on defense, the Mighty Mouse saw it and dribbled right between his legs.

The on-site commentator burst out with a golden quote: "Oh! Damon accelerated and actually drilled through Li Fei's legs! His efficiency at nutmegging is even higher than his efficiency at driving to the hoop!!"

In the end, the California Golden Bears defeated the Arizona Wildcats without breaking a sweat.

Although Li Fei didn't record another triple-double with blocks, he stretched his long arms and contributed an impressive stat line of 35 points, 23 rebounds, and 6 blocks.

Two games had completely solidified Li Fei's persona as an interior hegemon.

"No one can be a match for Li Fei."

After the game, the Wildcats' head coach gave all the praise directly to Li Fei: "Li Fei's opponents are simply not in the Pac-12."

"His opponents should be found in March Madness!"

Another opposing head coach had been conquered.

But it was exactly as he said.

[In the entire Pac-12, who else can stop Li Fei?]

Immediately after the game ended, the NCAA News issued this very question.

George Zidek?

Many experts gave the answer: NO.

The players capable of contending with Li Fei were simply not in the Pac-12.

TNT listed the names of several interior players.

The steady interior presence from Michigan State University: Juwan Howard.

The hot-headed boy from the North Carolina Tar Heels: Rasheed Wallace.

The white powerhouse from the North Carolina Tar Heels: Eric Montross.

From the University of Alabama: Antonio McDyess.

And, The freshman from Wake Forest University: Tim Duncan.

It was just a pity that if one wanted to see Li Fei battle these interior monsters.

They would have to wait until March of the following year.

Meanwhile, the NBA regular season was about to tip off.

As the NBA preseason approached.

Just then.

An explosive piece of news that shook the basketball world struck like a bolt of lightning from the blue.

[Michael Jordan announces his retirement]