Tatum handed the trophy to Russell, who had been helped to his feet. Tang Tian stepped forward and accepted the FMVP trophy from Russell.
"You have created an era of your own."
Russell spoke from the bottom of his heart as he handed the trophy to Tang Tian.
Of all the younger players, Jordan had once been the one he admired most. Now, Tang Tian had taken that place.
And to have witnessed two Mount Rushmore-level players in one lifetime, he had no regrets.
"Thank you."
After thanking him, Tang Tian hugged Russell, then turned and raised the trophy high over his head.
Cheers rang through the arena.
That night, the entire city of New Orleans stayed awake.
After the award ceremony, the entire Pelicans team headed to the biggest bar for a wild celebration.
Worth mentioning, the NFL Saints cheerleaders had also been invited to the bar.
It was destined to be a crazy night.
Kuzma and Ding Yanyuhang each wrapped an arm around a beautiful cheerleader and entered a private room. Before going in, they even deliberately locked the door behind them.
Tang Tian and Davis saw it from the second-floor railing.
"This Kyle is leading Little Ding down the wrong path."
Tang Tian could not help laughing and shaking his head at the sight.
Still, it was clear that he was happy for Ding Yanyuhang.
Ding Yanyuhang had stolen glances at cheerleader performances more than once back in China. This time, he had finally seized the chance to score.
"Young players all like this stuff."
Davis spoke from beside him.
Tang Tian turned to look at Davis, his eyes full of disdain.
The way he said it made him sound like some veteran, when Davis had once been an innocent, bashful boy.
Seeing the look in Tang