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After the Clippers vs. Bucks game, Zhou Yi was surrounded by reporters and was only able to escape after arena staff intervened.

The youngest player to score 50 points swept across American sports headlines overnight.

A photo of Zhou Yi confidently turning around after making a three-pointer has made headlines on numerous news platforms.

"An unparalleled basketball genius, Zhou Yi won over the visiting Bucks fans with his performance."

Founded in 1886, TSN Sports News is the oldest sports newspaper in the United States. On the second day, they used this headline to praise the performance of the I Ching on their front page.

"At 19 years and 99 days old, the I Ching set the record 346 days ahead of schedule, a record that is destined to be unbreakable by future generations."

During an ESPN program, ESPN's renowned basketball reporter Marc Stein said these words to the camera.

His tone was very firm, and his face was full of excitement.

"While most of his draft class were still waiting for their starting opportunities, Zhou had already set a new record."

"I know it's a bit scary, but this year's American basketball rookies are being dominated by a genius from China."

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Across the ocean.

The Clippers vs. Bucks game was streamed online and watched by viewers across China. When Zhou Yi broke the record, the country with 200 million fans was in an uproar.

Yao Ming's season-ending injury has led most of the Chinese fans to focus their attention on Zhou Yi.

The moment the record was broken, the name Zhou Yi instantly dominated Weibo's trending topics.

Inside the CCTV building in Beijing, in the director's office of CCTV-5, Director Jiang is communicating with senior reporter Tian Li.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Director Jiang put down his teacup.

"Xiao Tian, ​​the leadership team just finished a meeting. This time, they plan to send you with a team of ten people to be stationed in the US long-term to report on the I Ching up close."

"Yes, Director, I will complete this task well."

Tian Li across from him was quite excited, and he could hardly sit still, his thighs resting against half of the chair.

Who is the best Chinese basketball player after Yao Ming?

When Zhou Yi won the NCAA championship and was selected first overall by the Clippers, the answer was already clear.

Tian Li knew that being able to report on this future star of Chinese basketball was an extremely rare job opportunity.

Seeing that Tian Li immediately agreed, Director Jiang nodded.

"Zhou Yi is amazing now, but he didn't come from the domestic training system. Some people have always been prejudiced against him, but they can't suppress Zhou Yi now."

As Director Jiang spoke, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, and he continued:

"This time it's not just us; several media outlets, including Sina and Tencent, will also be sending long-term correspondent teams to the US."

"The total number of the joint team stationed in Los Angeles will be more than thirty people, a historic milestone. Xiaotian, you should cherish this job opportunity."

......

After the Bucks' game against the Clippers, Zhou Yi and the entire team flew to New York.

At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks will be the Clippers' third opponent on their four-game Eastern tour.

As soon as Zhou Yi stepped off the team bus, he felt the frenzy of the New York media.

Outside the hotel where the team was staying, a large group of media reporters stood outside the police cordon.

Upon seeing Zhou Yi, countless camera flashes went off.

Reporters kept shouting and even broke through the police cordon, hoping to interview the league's rising star.

"Go ahead, buddy. The media manager and security will be with you. That's a celebrity privilege in New York."

Mike Malone said to Zhou Yi with a smile.

"But don't go on for too long, just answer a few questions briefly, otherwise these reporters will keep asking until late at night."

Zhou Yi nodded and walked to the cordon amidst cheers from the reporters.

After answering a few routine questions, the New York reporter dropped a bombshell.

"Zhou, it's said that during your time in the NCAA, Knicks general manager Donnie Walsh suggested that owner Dolan keep an eye on you, but Dolan refused Walsh's request. What's your opinion on this?" (Chapter 29)

This was the first time Zhou Yi had heard this inside story. Considering the absurdity of Knicks owner Dolan and the chaos of the team, Zhou Yi felt somewhat fortunate.

"Thank you for your recognition, Manager Walsh, but it's also a kind of luck for me."

"As for Mr. Dolan, I think this will be the most regrettable decision of his life."

......

The game between the Knicks and the Clippers was held as scheduled at Madison Square Garden.

On the court, Zhou Yi experienced for the second time what it felt like to be relentlessly targeted.

His 50-point performance in the previous game has made Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni a little nervous for this game.

Wilson Chandler, who is 2.03 meters tall, was positioned opposite Zhou Yi, while Gallinari, who is 2.08 meters tall, would also rush over to double-team Zhou Yi when he had the ball.

Without the support of explosive shooting touch, Zhou Yi's offense appeared somewhat weak against two large forwards.

Fortunately, the Clippers' other teammates regained their touch, and after the first quarter, McMalone quickly adjusted the tactics.

With a score of 113-101, the Clippers secured their third consecutive victory in the Eastern Conference.

17分11板7助攻4盖帽4抢断，将精力放在防守端和传球的周易仍然交出了完美的答卷。

This performance, which filled the stat sheet, even led New York fans to turn against their own team at the end of the game.

"Weekly MVP!"

"Fakdolan!"

"We need Zhou! Dolan, you bastard!"

The New York fans' curses echoed throughout the arena.

The team's insider information revealed by the media before the game angered these most passionate fans in the NBA.

If Dolan had taken Walsh's advice and paid attention to the I Ching, this basketball prodigy would be fighting for New York now.

The Clippers, also considered bottom-feeders, have already set sail, while the Knicks are still wallowing in the mire of failure.

"We missed the cornerstone of success, making this one of the most regrettable days in all of New York."

After the game, The New York Times placed this headline on its front page.

......

With their game against the Knicks over, the Clippers faced their final opponent on their four-game road trip.

The Boston Celtics, along with Chris Rondo and the Celtics' three veterans, welcomed the Clippers to TD Garden.

With the turbulence of the four-game road trip, Zhou Yi finally felt the pain of this terrifying schedule.

He still had the stamina to finish the game on the field, but the fatigue from the constant travel had left him mentally exhausted.

The Celtics' three veterans last played two days ago, and these old guys have been well-rested.

In the TD Garden arena, a place hated by all visiting players, the Clippers trailed by 12 points in the first half and ultimately lost the game 94-105.

With 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks, Zhou Yi delivered his worst performance since the start of the season, but those two blocks were against Pierce and Garnett respectively.

Amid boos from the crowd, Zhou Yi walked out of the Garden Arena.

Watching the Celtics fans celebrating wildly, Zhou Yi vowed to tear the Celtics apart in front of them next time.

......

At Boston Logan International Airport, the Clipper, having completed its four-seater journey, prepares to return to its destination, Los Angeles.

After flying back to Los Angeles, the Clippers will have a two-day rest day.

After two days of rest, they will welcome Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets to their home court.

On the plane, the exhausted players, wearing eye masks, fell asleep one by one.

Meanwhile, in a bar somewhere in Los Angeles, a large group of people were gathered together.

They were discussing something, repeatedly mentioning the I Ching and the Clippers.