Barkley: We Must Win the Li Fei Sweepstakes!

"Chris Webber has joined in, and Green Stewart is charging over!"

"Li Fei is here too!"

"This is exhilarating, absolutely exhilarating! This game is getting more and more intense!"

"Holy crap, look at Li Fei's move!"

"I declare, in the entire NBA, only Li Fei is most like me!"

"..."

In Phoenix, USA.

The Flying Pig Barkley is sitting on his sofa at home, watching this highly anticipated NCAA Final Four semifinal.

The game was already intense enough, but the fact that Chris Webber actually charged onto the court made the stakes of this match even more explosive.

Barkley stood straight up.

However, the climax of the event had to be Li Fei rushing into the fray to break up the fight.

Ah, no, to be precise, it should be Li Fei blatantly taking sides.

Li Fei used his long arms to firmly restrain Chris Webber, allowing Stewart to land several sneak attacks.

This scene was exactly the same as when he held Larry Bird tight in 1985, letting an aging Dr. J land a flurry of punches.

Recalling the glorious days of his rookie season, what left the deepest impression on Barkley was that beating of Larry Bird. Larry Bird was a notorious show-off in the NBA; whenever there was a chance to act cocky, the "Bird" would never let it slide.

In that game, Bird matched up against an aging Dr. J. At the time, the old Dr. J was no match for Bird; Dr. J only scored 6 points, while Bird went on a rampage with 42.

Then the big-mouthed Bird started showing off, constantly whispering "42 to 6" in his ear, which finally made Dr. J explode, leading him to rush up and grapple with Larry Bird.

Seeing this, Barkley grabbed Larry Bird from behind, allowing Dr. J to take the opportunity to land all sorts of heavy blows. Bird was beaten quite miserably at one point, and this incident became one of Larry Bird's most famous moments of getting his comeuppance.

Now, Li Fei's maneuver was exactly the same as what Barkley did back then.

"Just for this move alone, I have to team up with Li Fei!"

Although the players on the court had been separated, Barkley looked at Li Fei now with even more appreciation than before.

It was like looking at a younger version of himself!

Consequently, an excited Barkley dialed his manager's number directly.

"Please, you must get Li Fei to join our team."

"I love Li Fei more than I love myself!"

The camera cuts back to the arena.

The referees and security personnel had already pulled everyone involved in the conflict apart.

Without even looking at the video replay, the referee immediately announced that Chris Webber, who had charged onto the court, was ejected.

After reviewing the replay, it was determined that Green Stewart committed a Flagrant 2 foul and was also ejected.

As for Li Fei, thanks to his superb acting skills.

He emerged from this conflict unscathed.

The referee did not give Li Fei any punishment, not even a technical foul or a warning.

Chris Webber, beaten black and blue, flew into a rage the moment he learned of the ruling.

He went straight up, grabbed the referee by the throat, and shouted.

"Are you guys fucking blind?"

"Why does Li Fei have no punishment? Tell me, why?"

"You call that breaking up a fight?"

However, no matter how much Webber ranted, the referee's decision would not be changed.

Judging by Li Fei's actions, he was indeed there to "break up the fight."

Not to mention the lines he spoke, which were practically maxims for world peace.

Of course, there was something even more important.

Just a moment ago, a phone call from David Stern went directly to the NCAA organizers.

David Stern put on a grim face, practically begging the NCAA high-level officials.

"I beg you, you must protect Li Fei; do not eject him under any circumstances!"

Of course, even if Stern hadn't come to plead, the NCAA officials certainly wouldn't have ejected Li Fei.

After all, Li Fei represented the viewership ratings for the entire NBA.

Consequently, the NCAA high-level officials immediately contacted the game site.

They provided remote guidance to the on-site referees on how to issue the penalties.

There was no helping it; Li Fei had backing.

He was just that untouchable.

He hadn't even entered the draft yet.

Li Fei was already enjoying the dual hype from both the NBA and the NCAA.

"Brother Li, I'm leaving, but please, you must secure the victory."

Before leaving the court, Green Stewart struck a pose that felt like a hero setting off on a grand quest.

"You aren't leaving."

Li Fei patted Green Stewart on the shoulder: "Your will is always by my side."

The moment he embraced Li Fei, Stewart actually felt like he was on the verge of tears.

Brother Li, I'll be waiting for your return.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Chris Webber was also passing on the Will of Fire to Juwan Howard.

"Remember what you said, Juwan."

Chris Webber hugged Juwan Howard tightly: "You must restore the glory of Michigan!"

To be honest.

The moment Juwan hugged Webber, tears actually streamed down his face.

Is this, perhaps, the romance of men?

"Don't worry, Chris, I will pass on your will forever."

Honestly.

This really wasn't just some cringey dialogue between men.

For the sake of tonight's victory, Juwan Howard was truly willing to lay his life on the line.

Following this, Howard played with his life on the line on both ends of the court.

However, when men get carried away, they often act on impulse.

Even the usually steady and humble Juwan Howard was no exception.

Not long after the clash, he was whistled for a foul on the defensive end due to overly aggressive play.

Added to his foul on Li Fei at the start of the game, Juwan Howard had already picked up two fouls less than 10 minutes into the match.

By halftime, Juwan Howard's foul count had already accumulated to three.

And one must remember.

In the NCAA, a player is disqualified after five fouls.

Juwan Howard's foul count was already in the danger zone.

And what was even more dangerous was.

The California Golden Bears had locked in a lead of over 10 points early on.

Under the 35-second shot clock rules, a 10-point gap was already a massive watershed.

However, as the second half began, the intensity of the physical collisions between Juwan Howard and Li Fei remained undiminished.

But fortunately, spurred on by Juwan Howard's fiery spirit, the team never collapsed.

The suspense remained throughout the game.

However, time is ruthless.

Under the powerful court control of Jason Kidd and the absolute dominance of Li Fei.

The Golden Bears entered the final 3 minutes with a 12-point lead.

The intensity of the confrontation between Li Fei and Juwan remained unabated.

Li Fei called for the ball in the high post, swinging his elbows within the limits allowed by the rules.

And Juwan Howard was not to be outdone.

He wrapped one arm around Li Fei's waist, using his other arm to strike Li Fei's body repeatedly.

It was, quite literally, a fistfight with a ball involved.

But the referees didn't dare to blow their whistles anymore.

Li Fei established his position, and Kidd quickly passed the ball in.

The next moment, Li Fei executed a quick back-turn to cut into the paint, then instantly changed his footwork, spinning in the opposite direction to fake out the defense.

Low Post Double Spin.

Wooooow!

The flashy footwork drew gasps of amazement from the fans in the arena.

It was a perfect replica of Hakeem Olajuwon's Dreamy Footsteps!

Truly, it was Dream time!

And just as Li Fei shook off the defense, preparing for an underhand layup.

"Don't even think about it!"

Juwan Howard burned his knees, his joints shifting violently.

With an extreme effort, he repositioned himself and lunged at Li Fei.

However.

At the critical moment, Li Fei's length once again proved to be the deciding advantage.

Juwan Howard's large hand slapped directly onto Li Fei's arm.

"Beep..."

The referee, having reached his limit, finally blew the whistle again.

Juwan Howard was assessed his 5th foul of the game.

The entire arena, including the players, knew that Juwan Howard was about to be fouled out.

However.

Immersed in his own world and desperately trying to close the score gap, Juwan did not realize it.

He even ignored the baseline referee's whistle.

He quickly dove to the floor for the loose ball, and with no one contesting him, he passed it to Jalen Rose. Seeing Jalen Rose standing there indifferent, he screamed hysterically: "What are you thinking? Fast break! Hurry the f*ck up and fast break!"

"I blocked Li Fei's layup! I destroyed Li Fei's Dreamy Footsteps!"

"Why are you just standing there? Don't you want to win? Don't you want to restore the glory of Michigan? I promised Chris that I would inherit his Will of Fire!"

Juwan Howard, unable to contain himself, ignored his injured knees and rushed toward Jalen Rose, snatching the ball from his hands.

Then, with the other nine players on the court remaining motionless, Juwan prepared to fast break all by himself.

"Calm down, Juwan!"

But as soon as he ran two steps, the referee nearby blocked his path: "You fouled, Juwan. You've been fouled out."

"Foul!! Where did I foul? I hit the ball, you bastard! We're about to catch up in the score!"

"I promised Chris I would restore our glory, I promised him myself! Why the f*ck are you stopping me from keeping my promise?!"

Juwan Howard was absolutely furious, but he looked up and saw the replay of his block on the big screen.

The footage clearly showed his large hand landing solidly on Li Fei's arm, without touching the ball at all.

In an instant.

Juwan was like a deflated ball.

His burning passion.

Extinguished...