We'll Be Back Next Year!

"We're champions!"

As deafening cheers erupted, the Cleveland Cavaliers players surged toward their leader, Su Yi, like a tidal wave. They embraced one another, savoring this wonderful moment.

After 82 regular-season games and 14 playoff games—a total of 96 games over the season—they had finally gotten their wish. They had become the last team standing this season and successfully pulled off the remarkable feat of defending their title!

After celebrating with his teammates, Su Yi went to the front row and took his adorable daughter, Su Wei, from the arms of Anne Hathaway, who had just come down from the suite.

The little girl clearly had no idea what was happening. She only knew that she had returned to a familiar embrace.

She lay obediently in her father's arms, wearing a tiny pair of soundproof earmuffs, a pink pacifier in her mouth. A brilliant smile bloomed across her round little face.

Seeing his beloved daughter like this, Su Yi's smile became even brighter.

At the same time, the surrounding media reporters spared no effort in pressing their shutters, forever capturing this warm and touching scene.

Just then, Kobe approached from nearby, tears glistening in his eyes.

For three straight years, he had fought his way out of the Western Conference, only to fall on the Finals stage every time. For Kobe, who longed for his fourth championship, it was nearly a devastating blow.

Not to mention that Su Yi, standing before him, was the man who had defeated him in the Finals for two consecutive seasons!

Still, Kobe congratulated Su Yi with great grace. "Su, congratulations on defending your title! From your rookie season until now, you've evolved every year. I've seen plenty of extraordinarily talented players, but there are very few who understand the game as thoroughly as you