The Elementary Schooler is Tragic Again

Curry and James's vote-getting videos really did go viral online.

When Link woke up the next day, he saw countless people sharing Curry and James's vote-getting videos on social media.

Curry's vote-getting video was fairly ordinary. He had happened to discuss the All-Star Game during an interview.

With the Warriors' record soaring this year, Curry's freakishly accurate three-point shooting had earned him far greater fame than before.

He held the NBA record for the most games with at least five made three-pointers and at least five assists.

He was also the youngest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers.

Those two records had made Curry's name soar even higher.

So the host asked Curry, "With such high popularity, do you have the confidence to challenge for the All-Star voting crown?"

Curry answered playfully, "Even though it'll be very difficult, I really want to give it a try! Come on, vote for me! You can go to the NBA's official website and vote right now. Chinese fans can vote for me too."

Curry instantly started canvassing for votes, catching even the host off guard.

But Curry's adorable, approachable personality in interviews was beloved by fans. As a result, his vote-getting video exploded online and undoubtedly won him quite a few votes.

Then came LeBron James.

In a season where rising superstars like Link, Curry, and Leonard had emerged, LeBron, once the league's undisputed number one, seemed to have lost some popularity.

When he announced his return to the Cavaliers in the summer, it had indeed caused an enormous sensation.

But after playing a few games in Cleveland, James's buzz immediately dropped.

The reasons were simple. First, the Cavaliers' record this year was nothing special. At just 14 wins and 10 losses so far, it was thoroughly ordinary—especially compared to the