As the announcer's passionate introductions rang out and the fans cheered, the Cleveland Cavaliers players emerged from the tunnel one after another.
Of course, LeBron James was still the last to come out.
LeBron James considered that his final shred of dignity!
LeBron James: I'm still the team's leader.
The introductions ended, and both teams hurried to warm up.
After more than ten minutes, warm-ups ended. The starting players took off their jackets and stepped onto the court, ready for the game to begin.
When Dwyane Wade saw that Su Yi wasn't his matchup, he immediately called over to Su Yi, who was standing nearby. "The Eastern All-Star starter is actually afraid of a bench player like me?"
"In my opinion, Larry's defense is more than enough to handle you. Right, Larry?"
Su Yi shot back.
"Of course, Su. Don't worry. I'll keep him in check."
Larry Hughes assured him.
Su Yi gave Larry Hughes a thumbs-up.
Wade: (•́へ•́╬)
"Beep! Beep!"
Before Wade could say anything else, the game had already begun.
The ball was tipped.
Big Z got to it first and knocked it back into the Cavaliers' backcourt, giving Cleveland possession for the game's first play.
Eric Snow scooped up the ball and quickly dribbled across half court.
As soon as he crossed, Su Yi began moving without the ball on one side.
Wade stayed right behind him, repeatedly slamming his strong body into Su Yi.
Su Yi took Wade's hits squarely and fought back just as fiercely, even catching Wade with an elbow as he used the contact to his advantage.
Showing mercy to your enemy was being cruel to yourself.
Su Yi had never considered himself a good guy on the court.
Black cat or white cat, the cat that caught mice was a good cat.