The Craziest Summer Came to an End

"When I was a child, I ran across the land of North Carolina."

Countless flashbulbs went off as tens of thousands of fans below screamed Michael Jordan's name in a frenzy.

"My coach, Dean Smith, once told me, 'Kid, one day, you'll make this land yours.'"

"I believed him and trained day and night! Every day, I opened my eyes and went straight to the court, only returning home at midnight."

"Finally! I succeeded! In the finals, facing those sourpusses from Georgetown, I hit the game-winning shot! Even now, that image still flashes before my eyes."

"When I joined the NBA and left this land, I suffered countless setbacks, but I also earned countless honors."

"But I never forgot! My hometown team! North Carolina—there is a group of people here, the fans I love most, waiting for my return!"

"Now, I'm back. I will bring the championship back to North Carolina!"

"I AM BACK."

Jordan raised his right hand high. Five championship rings shimmered in a kaleidoscope of colors beneath the sunlight. The God of Basketball had returned to his divine kingdom!!!

The world was shaken!

The cheers surged like a tsunami!

The players went wild, tears streaming down their faces.

They had nearly lost their minds!

Hill's appearance also drew enormous cheers!

A former king of the NCAA!!! At one point, his popularity had even surpassed Jordan's!

In North Carolina, the heartland of the NCAA, Hill had a massive number of fans as well.

Jordan and Hill joining forces was a sensation on par with James and Durant teaming up in later generations!

This was exactly what Stern most wanted to see.

In North Carolina, the core territory of the NCAA, they had planted the two players who had once held the greatest influence there.

Suck!

Suck them in