John Stockton trades for Li Fei! Li Fei + Malone?

"The semifinal between UC Berkeley and the Michigan Wolverines is highly anticipated."

Not long after Chris Webber and Juwan Howard threw down the gauntlet in their interview.

The official NBC broadcast also began a discussion regarding the upcoming March Madness semifinal.

"Just as Chris Webber said, Li Fei will face his true challenge in the March Madness semifinal."

"Whether in the Pac-12 or the first four rounds of March Madness, Li Fei has never encountered such a tough interior duo."

"Although Juwan Howard has a standard power forward frame at 2.08 meters and immense lower-body strength, and is even the Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year, he will create significant offensive difficulties for Li Fei."

Listening to Marv Albert's analysis, Bill Walton shook his head from the side: "Marv, if you let Juwan Howard defend Li Fei one-on-one, believe me, he will be destroyed by Li Fei."

"2.08 meters is a standard power forward height, but he is too short; even Eric Riley, at 2.13 meters, has a 10-centimeter height disadvantage against Li Fei."

"So you mean the Michigan Wolverines can't contain Li Fei?" Marv Albert asked.

"Not entirely."

Bill Walton pointed out a direction: "If they let Juwan Howard front Li Fei while Eric Riley provides help defense at the rim, Li Fei will face the toughest battle of his college career!"

"Of course, I'm not saying Li Fei is destined to lose."

"I mean, since Li Fei is set to become a generational player, this is a trial he must overcome in his growth process!"

"Jerry, if Li Fei loses to Juwan in the semifinal, will it affect our selection?"

On the other side, United States, Los Angeles.

The two Lakers managers were also full of interest in the game coming to their home court.

"Both Juwan and Li Fei will become future All-Stars; I even think these two would be a perfect interior pairing."

"But if I had to choose one, Li Fei is definitely the first choice."

Juwan is indeed worthy of being an All-Star and a top-five draft pick; in other years, he might even contend for the number one overall pick.

However, in the eyes of the Logo.

Players of Juwan Howard's type are not exactly a dime a dozen in the league, but you wouldn't need more than one hand to count them.

Karl Malone, Chris Webber, Alonzo Mourning, Shawn Kemp, the Flying Pig Barkley, and even Vin Baker.

These power forwards are all options no weaker than Juwan Howard.

No matter how outstanding Juwan Howard is, he is only suited to be a team's second option.

But Li Fei...

Setting aside whether he is a team's top option or second option.

This guy is one of a kind on the court!

There is no one who can be compared to Li Fei.

"Juwan Howard and Li Fei represent the qualitative difference between a high-quality All-Star player and a generational player."

"Even if Li Fei ultimately loses to Juwan Howard, our obsession with Li Fei will not change."

"Damn it, who told you guys to win two more games..."

On the other side, Dallas.

Mavericks general manager Norm Sonju had quite a bit of fire in his brow.

As the Dallas Mavericks, who had thrown away all dignity to tank during the 1993-1994 season, they seemed unable to endure the long losing streak.

Following a sudden outburst from Jamal Mashburn and Lorenzo Williams, the team had unexpectedly gone on a two-game winning streak.

"Although we are still in last place, everyone just calm the hell down."

"Even though the team won, general manager Norm Sonju was not satisfied: "For the remaining games, don't win a single one."

"If you can't win, give up early."

"If you can win, at least pretend to look like you're trying."

In Sonju's view.

Tanking must be done thoroughly.

The more you lose, the higher the probability of getting the number one pick.

What is the point of winning those two extra games?

It's not like they're making the playoffs anyway...

"Mr. Manager, is Jason Kidd still our first choice in the draft?"

The assistant general manager asked tentatively: "In the Final Four game that ended yesterday, Li Fei played another signature game."

The Dallas Mavericks indeed need a point guard more, and Jason Kidd had been their first choice from the very beginning.

However, the radiance of Li Fei now completely overshadowed Jason Kidd.

Even Kidd himself had said as much in front of the cameras.

Li Fei was the wind, and he was the sand.

"Li Fei is indeed a phenomenal rookie."

Sannu shook his head, still firmly stating: "But our target for a point guard will not change."

"Jason Kidd must be our number one choice; there is only one scenario in which we would choose Li Fei."

"And that is if we could trade Li Fei on the market for a point guard even better than Jason."

In Sannu's view.

If Jason Kidd were not in this draft class, he would definitely have chosen Li Fei.

But with Kidd present, Li Fei had to step aside.

Li Fei was indeed unique.

But a unique center needed someone with a high basketball IQ to assist him.

If it were just Li Fei playing solo, who could the Mavericks pair him with?

Without the assistance of a point guard, no matter how talented Li Fei was, he could never fully showcase his abilities.

Furthermore, Li Fei was of Asian descent and a super giant standing at 2.24 meters.

Just as many media experts worried.

Li Fei's body was a giant "red question mark."

No one could guarantee Li Fei's physical health.

There were countless players who were invincible before the draft, only to fade into obscurity or succumb to injuries after entering the NBA.

However, the option of Kidd was completely different from Li Fei.

He was far too steady.

His basketball IQ and passing ability were innate and would never be replaced by the changing times.

His physique and style of play also made people fully trust in the longevity of his career.

Within the next three years, Kidd would absolutely be an All-Star level point guard.

Li Fei was like a lottery ticket, with a certain chance of hitting a million-dollar jackpot.

While Kidd was like a two-dollar scratch-off, guaranteed to pay out at least ten dollars.

Absolutely steady, making no mistakes.

Therefore, the Mavericks did not want to take that risk for the time being.