The previously silent Purdue University arena.
Was now in an uproar.
All the players held their heads in their hands, unable to believe what they had just seen.
Li Fei had not only sprinted down the court immediately after the tip-off to complete an alley-oop worthy of the top spot on any highlight reel.
He had also leaped directly over Glenn Robinson, who had just come over to help on defense.
"The Dunk of Death, I would call this the Dunk of Death! This mysterious center from China has contributed a Mount Rushmore-level slam dunk right at the start; without a doubt, this is the poster moment of the first day of the new season!"
In 1993, the Dunk of Death where Vince Carter leaped over a French center had not yet been born, and the name "Dunk of Death" did not exist in the world.
But today, Li Fei brought the name "Dunk of Death" into existence.
Ten years ahead of schedule!
"What the hell is going on?"
At this moment, Glenn Robinson felt his mind go completely blank.
I don't know either.
I just came over to help on defense, how did I end up getting jumped over?
It was just so... sudden.
"Come on, Li!"
On the court, Kidd high-fived Li Fei as he was running back on defense, but instead of celebrating, he looked increasingly worried.
"Next time, it's best not to fly over someone's head. If he had jumped forward a step and hit your crotch with his head, you'd be in trouble, especially since your target is so big."
"You should be worried about him instead."
Li Fei smiled: "Aren't you afraid I'll just knock him out with a club?"
"Uh, this..."
Glenn Robinson was listening from the side, completely bewildered.
What the hell are you guys talking about? Do you really not see me as a human being?
Knock me out, really?
Do you really think I haven't practiced the Iron Head Skill?
As a famous tough guy of the 90s, whether it's the big head or the little head, both ends have to be hard!
Possession changed.
Back on the other end, Glenn Robinson immediately demanded the ball, ready to regain his pride.
In this era of tough play in 1993, being leaped over like that was definitely something that would get you nailed to the pillar of shame, not to mention that the one being leaped over was a potential future number one draft pick, and the one who did the leaping was actually a yellow-skinned man from China.
If he didn't get his revenge immediately, he would definitely become a laughingstock from here on out.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Robinson.
Facing Kidd's defense, Robinson looked for a screen from Wardell.
After the switch, Robinson charged toward the paint, spreading his arms like an eagle.
"Come on! Glenn!"
"Dunk on him, go dunk on that Chinese guy!"
"This is why we love you!"
"Welcome to Glenn Robinson's revenge moment!"
Seeing Glenn Robinson charge toward Li Fei, the fans on the scene stood up instantly.
To be fair, the style of play in the 90s was indeed tough enough.
Once you were dunked on or knocked away.
You had to find a way to get your pride back on the next possession, no matter what.
At a moment like this, passing the ball to shift the blame was absolutely impossible!
Otherwise, you would be mocked as a softie.
So, ahem.
Back to the main point.
Glenn Robinson's momentum was quite fierce.
But Li Fei shouted that it was just what he wanted!
Li Fei, who was helping on defense under the basket, did not dodge in the slightest. He took a step into the sky, extended his left arm, and spread his five fingers wide.
With a bang, his iron palm slammed directly and firmly onto the basketball.
Li Fei immediately slammed Glenn Robinson into the ground, ball and all!
BOOM!!
Lying on his back and staring at the sky, Glenn Robinson's mind went blank once again.
It is no exaggeration to say this.
In his twenty years of life, Glenn Robinson had never encountered anyone in the entire basketball world capable of blocking his dunk head-on.
Today, he had seen it.
"OH! MY! GOD!"
"Am I seeing this right? Li Fei actually blocked Glenn Robinson's slam dunk head-on!"
"Did you guys notice? Li Fei's help-defense reaction, his vertical leap, and that terrifying wingspan! It's all just too exaggerated..."
"I really don't think it's that Glenn isn't strong enough; we have to face the reality of this guy Li Fei's talent!"
"..."
At this moment, Purdue University head coach Hozberg frowned slightly.
A sense of danger swirled in his heart.
This young man's defensive ability is... terrifying.
However, it was only on the next possession that he realized.
Li Fei's terror was not limited to the defensive end.
Dropping into the low post and receiving a pass from Kidd, Li Fei initiated a back-to-the-basket move, driving in with a bump and, within the limits of the rules, slightly extending his elbow.
After shoving the meat-shield center Matt Wardell away, he turned and raised his arm!
A mountain-splitting slam!
CLANG!
4:0
"Oh ho!"
The NBC commentator shouted in excitement once again: "What did I just see? Li Fei literally shoved Matt Wardell away in the low post!"
"Don't let Li Fei's slender frame fool you; he doesn't seem as bulky as his opponent, but his strength is absolutely fearless, and he clearly enjoys the physical contact!"
"Damn it, this Chinese center really wasn't just some random pick by the University of California."
On the sidelines, Glenn Robinson felt that something was wrong.
A tough playing style!
Obvious height!
His athleticism and strength were both beyond what one would imagine for a player of his build.
And that wingspan.
The way he swung his arm to hammer that dunk down felt just like...
A falling-star dunk!
Turning back around, Glenn Robinson continued to shoulder the offensive load.
He still sought out a pick-and-roll, but this time, instead of attacking the rim, he opted for a pull-up jumper from the free-throw line.
However.
Because he lacked experience playing against Li Fei, he underestimated Li Fei's defensive reach and was served another hot block.
Furthermore, the ball was swatted by Li Fei all the way to mid-court, gifting Lamond Murray an easy two points.
6:0
"Damn it..."
Glenn Robinson gritted his teeth in frustration.
I'm clearly the number one draft pick, yet I'm being upstaged by a greenhorn from China.
Glenn Robinson was completely enraged.
But he didn't dare to act recklessly.
In the half-court set, Robinson pushed Kidd away while running off the ball, found an open spot on the wing, received the assist, and shot without hesitation.
But at the very moment he released the ball.
Li Fei suddenly launched himself from the paint, sprinting out to the three-point line.
From over two meters away from Glenn Robinson, he stretched out his jump and extended his right arm.
At this moment.
A full running start, a powerful leap, and a 2.45-meter wingspan.
This provided Li Fei with an epic-level shot-blocking ability.
It was absolutely insane, because this block was truly maxed out!
BANG!!
The basketball was ruthlessly swatted away by Li Fei's massive hand, sent flying directly into the eighth row of the stands.
"OH!! MY!! GOD!!"
The courtside commentator's eyes widened instantly, spittle flying as he shouted:
"Another cover-worthy block! Li Fei has actually swatted away Glenn's three-point attempt!"
"Buddy, did you see the height Li Fei reached when he lunged just now? This wasn't Glenn's fault at all."
"Because this was a block from the top of the backboard!"
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