Li Fei: I Will Take My Talents to the NBA!

October 15th, US time.

Arizona State University hosted the challenge from UC Berkeley at their home arena.

"Listen to the roar of the crowd, folks."

The NBC broadcast team on-site had sent out a star-studded lineup.

Former NBA regular season MVP, the 6'11" "Red Giant" Bill Walton, paired with renowned commentator Marv Albert.

"The name being chanted the loudest is actually Li Fei, even though this is Arizona State University's home court."

Just as Marv Albert noted in his opening remarks.

Even though it was Arizona State University's home arena.

Many of the fans in attendance seemed to have come specifically for Li Fei.

The reason is simple.

In his last game, Li Fei contributed a super stat line of nearly 50 points, 20 rebounds, and 16 blocks, maxing out his popularity within the Pac-12 conference.

No one can resist a 7'4" center who can run endlessly, deliver earth-shattering blocks, and provide a Showtime highlight reel in every single game.

Li Fei even performed various outrageous dunks during warm-ups, drawing gasps of amazement from the visiting fans.

"Although I don't want to support Li Fei because he just beat my alma mater, UCLA, my honest body forces me to wear Li Fei's jersey!"

At the commentary desk, the Red Giant Bill Walton pointed to his number 91 jersey:

"I've long been the number one fan of Mr. 91, Li!"

Don't let Bill Walton's success as a player—winning championships and an MVP—fool you.

He excels at everything he does; after retiring, he joined NBC and made a living with his gift of gab.

His commentary style is full of humor and deeply loved by the audience.

"This isn't a game with any suspense; the biggest question tonight is whether Li Fei can record a 50-point triple-double with blocks?"

The last game left many perfectionist fans feeling incredibly restless.

He was just two points shy of completing an unprecedented 50+20+16 massive triple-double, and everyone was looking forward to that record.

However, today.

Bill Walton was destined to be disappointed.

It wasn't that Li Fei had a poor performance.

It was that the game lost all suspense within the first five minutes.

The guy randomly selected by Li Fei tonight to have his draft stock lowered was named Mario Bennett.

Standing 6'10", he was known for his dream shake.

But facing Li Fei, his dream shake turned into a blood-clotting shake.

Li Fei guarded the paint, causing his opponent to miss or get blocked on all of their first 15 attempts at the rim.

By halftime, UC Berkeley was trailing 52 to 25, a blowout of 27 points, with Li Fei easily recording 28 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 blocks.

"We might not witness Li Fei drop 50+ tonight; his playing time in the second half will be very limited."

Bill Walton sighed: "But he gave us a 4x5 performance in just one half!"

"And he nearly put up 30 points and 15 rebounds in the first half alone."

Marv Albert immediately asked from the side: "Bill, could you have put up these kinds of numbers back in your college days?"

"College days?"

Bill Walton laughed: "I wouldn't even dare to dream of it."

"The last person to put up these kinds of numbers in a half was the draft template NBC gave for Li Fei, the college king, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

When speaking of the college king, it isn't the God of Basketball Michael Jordan, nor is it the Big Shark O'Neal.

In college basketball, there is only one answer: the Skyhook, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Three consecutive championships, leading his team to a 30-0 perfect season.

Averaging 26.4 points and 15.4 rebounds!

A single-game high of 61 points, a record that remains unbroken in the NCAA to this day!

So, calling Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a god in the college world is no exaggeration.

As for Li Fei.

Perhaps some might think that using Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Li Fei's draft template is a bit of an overstatement.

But looking at Li Fei's statistics.

He is currently averaging 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 12 blocks over his first three games.

This is an even more terrifying existence than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!

Seeing that the game was about to end, Bill Walton felt like he hadn't seen enough.

It simply became a topic of discussion regarding Li Fei.

"Some might say that Li Fei's emergence was too sudden, and that it was only because no one understood him that his stats exploded in these past few games, and that his numbers will decline in the future."

"But based on current observations alone, Li Fei's average stats will definitely not be lower than 25+15+5, and even then, he would still be no weaker than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

"Health is Li Fei's greatest enemy. With his height of 2.24 meters and his tough style of play, I worry about whether his bones can withstand the physicality of the NBA for a long time."

"This is also the most important point among the weaknesses listed in Li Fei's draft report."

"..."

Bill Walton's concerns were not without reason.

Li Fei's style and his identity as an Asian player had become potential health risks.

In the end, the game concluded.

Li Fei's stats were locked in at 28 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 blocks.

In reality.

Physical health was not the primary factor affecting Li Fei's stats at all.

Rather, it was the point spread of the games.

"Li, the draft predictions in the newspapers are overwhelmingly optimistic about you."

After the game, a reporter threw a question at Li Fei: "Even Bill Walton claims that you already possess the strength to play in the NBA."

"The fans all want to know now, will you participate in the 1994 NBA Draft?"

On the internet, there was endless speculation regarding Li Fei's draft position.

However, Li Fei had never publicly promised that he would enter the draft this year.

As soon as this question was posed, the fans at the arena waited nervously for Li Fei's answer.

"That's right."

Li Fei nodded, sincere and serious: "I have never thought about staying in the NCAA for too long."

"After this season ends, I will take my talents to the NBA!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire arena erupted!

At the NBC commentary desk.

"Come on, man, this is the sentence I've been waiting for!"

Watching Li Fei on the court, Bill Walton felt the same hot-blooded passion he had during his playing days: "A new storm has already arrived!"

"The '94 draft will surely stir up a storm!"

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