Tang Tian smiled at Russell. The Ring King was Building Hype for him.
But if Russell wanted to Build Hype, that was his own idea. Neither Xiao Hua nor Tatum could have invited him.
That official endorsement was highly convincing.
Amid the cheers, Tang Tian raised the FMVP trophy, drawing another overwhelming wave of applause from the crowd.
New Orleans was destined for a night of revelry.
After the cheers died down, Tang Tian delivered his acceptance speech.
He had already thanked everyone he needed to thank before. This time, he focused on Davis and James.
Last year, he had been a unanimous selection.
But this year, he had received only 9 of the 11 media votes. One of the remaining two had gone to Davis, and the other to James.
Although the Cavaliers had lost this year, James had not.
Over five games, he had averaged 33.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.7 assists, narrowly missing a Triple-Double average.
In the final game, he had also set a new Playoffs career high with 51 points.
If anyone on the Cavaliers could have held their head high as they left the court, it was him alone.
"LeBron is one of the strongest opponents I've ever faced. I enjoy playing against him, and I look forward to facing him again."
Tang Tian used those words when evaluating James.
Given the current League Landscape, the Pelicans and Cavaliers would still have plenty of chances to meet in the Finals.
There was nothing wrong with him saying that.
"AD, I'm going to settle the score with you over that vote."
When it came to Davis, Tang Tian first jokingly called him to account.
But right afterward, he switched into his usual praise mode and practically sang Davis's praises to the heavens.
If they had