Generation Z Artists

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Stern, the little old man, carried the trophy to the center of the arena.

Meanwhile, the Lakers left the court in disappointment.

Before leaving, Kobe, Fisher, Horry, Grant, and others came to say goodbye to Fang Xinghe.

"You're strong, congratulations, you deserve all of this, but don't relax too soon. I'll come back and take back everything that's rightfully mine. I will definitely defeat you..."

The little snake, fighting back tears, grumbled on arrogantly.

This is precisely proof that Fang Xinghe has already defeated him. The young Kobe was not a very dignified leader; he would only offer his blessings to those he truly respected.

In contrast, Fisher was very obsequious.

"Wow! Incredible! You played with historic dominance! If you're ever planning a party in Los Angeles or Washington, be sure to let me know, I'm a huge fan, blah blah blah..."

The Zen Master embraced Fang Xinghe, encouraging him to continue developing Fang's spatial tactics.

"Congratulations, fantastic performance! You showed me the flaws in the triangle offense and gave me new ideas. All the head coaches in the league will work hard to study your Fang-style spacing tactics and execute even more beautiful perimeter offense. Next year, I will recommend that the league award you Coach of the Year..."

All the opponents offered their congratulations, except for the Great White Shark.

This guy hugged Jordan, chatted for a long time, then ignored Fang Xinghe and walked past him.

"Hey, Shaq."

Fang Xinghe took the initiative to call out to him.

"Don't forget our octagon, I've been fucking wanting to fuck you for ages!"

"Fuck you!"

O'Neal was furious: "SR, fuck you! I'll beat your face into a pig's head!"

Fang shrugged and ignored him.

However, Campbell, Robinson, and others immediately rushed up and shoved him.

"Shaq, don't speak to our esteemed commander like that, or do you want to start a fight right now?!"

The media, with their cameras and microphones, broadcast this scene to every household.

"The feud between SR and Shaq is far from over! Ladies and gentlemen, I bet they won't fight today, but they will eventually, and that will be the most interesting show of the offseason..."

As expected, O'Neal showed no intention of making a move, but simply raised his middle finger at Fang Xinghe from afar.

"Wait for my agent's call, bitch!"

Soon, he was pulled aside by reporters for an interview.

"SR didn't convince you?"

Why should I submit to him?

O'Neal displayed an indignation that seemed perfectly justified.

"He just stole the victory from me! Did he ever truly beat me face-to-face? No, not at all! They were like a bunch of monkeys hiding on the perimeter shooting threes..."

The complaining shark kept rambling on and on, her words filled with disdain for the opponent's Xinghe's fighting style.

Hubie sharply commented: "He has to be disdainful, and he can only be disdainful. Because of his laziness, his defensive coverage has drastically shrunk. From now on, any team that can efficiently utilize space can easily beat him. He is afraid of that future, so he can only bluff."

No wonder I'm Fang Ge's number one fan; his sharp wit is really exciting.

After a brief foreplay, the old man walked onto the makeshift award stage.

“Now, I announce…”

Fang Xinghe and Jordan were surrounded by their teammates as they raised their glasses together.

Champagne was sprayed, and the members went wild.

Fang Xinghe, on the other hand, was quite alright. He watched as the gilded thing was passed from one teammate to another, covered in layers of saliva, and his disgust far outweighed his excitement.

Standing quietly in the middle, he thought about the future Starshine Awards, the increase in endorsement fees, the opportunities in Hollywood, and how much money he could donate and what he could do after returning to China. But he never thought about doing it again, winning another award, or fighting for another year.

The sense of accomplishment from winning the championship was less than expected.

He couldn't empathize with his teammates' excitement, even though everyone's words were filled with gratitude and respect for him.

Under the official cameras and witnessed by global media, the Wizards members delivered their remarks one by one.

Doug: "SR and MJ led us to so many honors. I know I don't deserve Coach of the Year, let alone a championship, but I've never doubted either of them. I know what they're capable of, and I'm proud to have worked with them..."

Saving money: Fang Xinghe is my dad, Jordan is my mom, I'm a rich second-generation who just lives a life of leisure, don't be envious, you can't be envious!
Hamilton: "I can't express in words how grateful I am to the commander who took me to the level of a superstar. My running ability has always been there, but it has never been appreciated."

SR discovered me, encouraged me, and guided me. On the day I receive my first paycheck under my new contract, I will prepare the best gift I can buy for him…

Xiao Han talked a lot, and he was the one who benefited the most from the entire Wizards team.

Originally just a rookie not favored by Jordan, he put up 22.8 points and 51.3% field goal percentage in the playoffs, becoming the most efficient All-Star guard.

Yes, he was selected as an Eastern Conference All-Star this February because he had the best offensive environment in the entire league.

Now that he has a championship in hand, his next contract will likely be incredibly lucrative.

Robinson cried like a child.

"Before coming to the Wizards, I never imagined that I could win this trophy as an absolute starter in the twilight of my career...blah blah blah."

I love SR, even though he never goes out with us!
I respect him more than I respect my godfather. He never looked down on my three-point shots; on the contrary, he constantly adjusted my technique. No one has ever treated me like that before…

"Once I officially retire, I'll go to China to develop my career. Maybe I'll start a basketball training camp, or maybe I'll go to Wudang Mountain to practice Buddhism. In short, I'll follow in SR's footsteps and try a different kind of life..."

Barkley commented: "Robinson is the typical slum black man: impulsive, irritable, and easily angered. Do you remember? He used to get T-shirts all the time."

But his career with the Wizards was perfect; SR completely tamed him, and I would say he really matured and became smarter…”

How could he not be smart?
Every single player on the Wizards team has secured endorsements and sponsorships from Chinese companies.
These business owners couldn't afford Fang Xinghe, so they started recruiting his teammates one by one.

In terms of brand recognition alone, neither McGrady nor Carter are as well-known as Robinson in China.

Perhaps the same is true in Asia?

Finally, Jordan's remarks were of utmost importance—Stern held up a small envelope, gesturing for Fang Xinghe to wait a little longer.

Wow! What a fantastic season!

Danzi's eyes also reddened. Holding up the microphone, she looked around the court with deep emotion.

"I have to be honest, when I decided to come back, I really didn't dream about winning the championship trophy this year."

I thought: The American people need me, so I should stand up and entertain them.

Then I thought: So what if I lose? Playing basketball is such a joyful thing. As long as I can stand on the court again, any price is okay.

I also thought: Wizards is a small market, and Fang and I should be able to stimulate the market and get more people into the stadium to watch the games.

This is the second stop in my career, and most likely the last. I'm willing to give everything for the Wizards. But I never imagined I could wear my seventh ring.

Fang has repeatedly emphasized: I am here to lead you to victory; my purpose in this trip is solely to conquer.

I laughed and told him: Hey, that's great, boy, but you have to do more. Don't expect me to score 40 points every game to fill the gap in your offense. I'm not 35-year-old Michael Jordan anymore.

Then he waved his hand impatiently: I know, old man, don't take yourself too seriously. I just need you to follow my train of thought and make a few key plays each game. Leave the rest to me.

As you've seen, he always keeps his word and is incredibly reliable.

Even though we've won the championship, I still have to say that the Wizards are a weak team. We still have millions of dollars in salary cap space that we haven't spent.

During the time Fang was on leave, we revealed our true strength and the game was extremely difficult.

At that time, I tried my best, but I couldn't win a single game.

So I kept asking myself: Can you keep going? Michael, shouldn't you apologize to the fans who trusted you and tell them not to have such high expectations anymore?
I had no answer, I just remained silent and played game after game.

I did my best, but the results weren't great. I think I've done right by my 39-year-old self. However, I still feel I've let my fans down.

Today, at this moment, standing once again on this familiar podium, I think Michael Jordan has finally lived up to everyone's expectations.

Management, thank you for supporting my decision to return to work.

Nike, thank you for preventing me from having a one-on-one fight with Fang several times in order to protect my reputation.

Tim, thank you for everything you did for my whims. Without you, I wouldn't be so healthy now.

Doug, thank you for still being my head coach. Don't believe the nonsense from the media. You are important. You are not a slacker. You have made outstanding contributions to the team's positive atmosphere.

Phil, thank you for being my final opponent. Beating your team was a big deal.

Kobe, thank you for challenging me to a one-on-one game in the final match. Kid, you're amazing. The future is yours. You almost beat Jordan head-on.

Dear friends from the media, thank you for your high hopes for Jordan's second comeback. Although you changed your tune halfway through, claiming that "Jordan is not as good as Fang Xinghe," I have decided to forgive you.

You are all so shallow, but one thing is very true: Michael is old, and his competitiveness will destroy his divinity.

I really enjoyed the criticism, which led to the most satisfying playoff performance of my life.

How is the effect?
Finally, fans, thank you for your tolerance, understanding, unwavering support, and steadfast trust. I have succeeded.

This championship means Jordan is no longer a god, but he is still the absolute core. I did not disappoint you on either offense or defense, and that is something I am more proud of than the championship itself.

In the very end, Fang…

Da Dan turned her head to look at Fang Xinghe, paused for a moment, took several deep breaths, and could not contain her emotions.

The scene suddenly became quiet.

The fans stopped cheering and making noise, and watched Jordan and Fang Xinghe intently, their hearts pounding at this legendary moment.

On the big screen, the two looked at each other in silence.

Danzi smiled through her tears, while Fang Xinghe smiled gently, already securing tomorrow's front-page headline.

Ultimately, this is how Danzi described the relationship.

"Thank you for everything you've given me. You know, I'm not just talking about this championship, but more, everything."

You are the most incredible person I have ever met, not just in basketball, but in everything.

I admire your attitude towards life, appreciate your independence in your work, respect the effort you put into this team, and am jealous of your unparalleled all-around talent.

At the same time, I am also very honored to have traveled with you, which will be the most precious and beautiful memory of my life.

When the Wizards were mired in a quagmire, personally drafting you to the Wizards was one of President Jordan's most outstanding decisions.

You not only brought the Wizards their second championship in franchise history, but also gave us a wonderful, legendary, passionate, and joyful dream journey.

I will forever remember this year, when we, the SM group, ended the invincible OK three-peat, rewrote the league's landscape, and made the Wizards a dazzling shooting star that streaked across the sky and illuminated the night...

"Wow……"

The fans were deeply moved, some even with tears in their eyes.

At the same time, many people also feel uneasy.

Why did Jordan's remarks seem to carry a profound sense of farewell?

Stern didn't give everyone much time to think. He went on stage with a small envelope and announced this year's FMVP, the Finals Most Valuable Player.

"2001-2002 NBA Finals MVP, winner..."

"Fang! Xing! He!"

He pronounced Fang Ge's full name clearly and loudly, and then continued reading the comments.

"Star River, with its revolutionary team-building strategy and individual strengths without any weaknesses, has brought us a classic performance that is hard to replicate."

He can score, assist, steal, and attack the basket—he can do it all.

At the same time, he never stuck to any particular method, calmly tearing apart the Lakers' solid defense. It was a truly magnificent performance, and his wisdom and courage will forever be etched in the history of the NBA Finals…

Fang Xinghe received 7 votes, but each vote was accompanied by a lot of praise.

Danzi also received 4 votes, but the reporter who voted for him admitted that Fang Xinghe was the key to this round of the finals.

Barkley and Hubie even reached a consensus remotely.

"OK didn't force Star River to unleash his strongest form at all!"

"Believe me, this is far from Star River's limit, it's just that the Lakers can't see that limit."

"No, OK, of course, no problem. But their puzzle is too weak. Can you imagine, when Fox stood cautiously in front of Star River, SR didn't even bother to shoot him over; they just rushed in and ended the battle with a casual pass..."

"Perhaps we will only see the ultimate power of Star River next year, when Jordan is a year older and his offensive and defensive abilities continue to decline."

Some experts believe that Hubie and Barkley are overhyping it; even the OK combination couldn't bring out Fang Xinghe's full potential, so it's all nonsense!

But the audience is full of anticipation and imagination.

Is the ultimate form of driving, shooting, passing, and stealing basketball stats like 50 points, 20 assists, and 10 steals?
Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed by Fang Xinghe's hammer.

Fang Ge, who was on stage to give his acceptance speech, finally found the perfect opportunity to announce his retirement.

This occasion is far too formal; it's just too perfect for showing off.

The arrogant guy couldn't hold back and unleashed his ultimate move.

"As Michael Jordan said, it was a wonderful journey, but there will be no next year, and no next championship. Fang Xinghe's basketball journey ends here."

With a deafening boom, the whole world exploded.

(End of this chapter)