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Afflalo had already closed his eyes in fear, Billups was praying silently, and Melo stared wide-eyed at Zhou Yi's leaping figure.

In mid-air, Zhou Yi's body seemed to have lost the restraint of gravity at this moment.

His abundant stamina allowed him to unleash unprecedented jumping heights in the final moments of the game.

Just as the basketball was about to fly over Zhou Yi's head, those big yellow hands got closer and closer.

呲——

Just as the final red light appeared, a faint sound of fingertips brushing against the bottom of a basketball was heard, which was particularly clear and jarring in the stadium where it was so quiet that even breathing could not be heard.

"Zhou! Block! He killed the Nuggets' last hope!"

"The Clippers have secured the final victory in today's standings battle!"

The Clippers commentator's almost frantic screams came through the microphone, and the entire Staples Center crowd erupted into the wildest cheers in an instant.

The cheers swept through the stadium like a hurricane, and the surging fans in the stands rose and fell like a blue ocean.

When Melo saw Zhou Yi's fingertip block the basketball and send it flying, Melo's mind went blank for a moment.

He scored 35 points again, but felt no joy at this moment.

Years later, Melon wrote the following in his autobiography:

"At that moment, I realized Zhou's greatness. He would do anything to win, and he always created miracles on the court. That's why I chose to fight alongside him later on."

On the court, after completing an incredible fingertip block, Zhou Yi looked around.

Couples who supported the Clippers embraced and wept, an elderly man with white hair kissed his Zhou Yi jersey, and children's eyes shone with admiration for their hero.

Everyone was going crazy over the Clippers' victory.

Victory, joy, cheers.

At this moment, Zhou Yi's calm demeanor vanished, and the young man unleashed his suppressed emotions with a roar.

On the field, Melo's stunned body finally moved, and he walked towards the Book of Changes.

Guagua, who had been locked in a fierce battle with Zhou Yi in the final quarter, looked utterly dejected.

The cameramen on the sidelines quickly surrounded the two, and Melon and Zhou Yi hugged in front of the camera.

"Congratulations Zhou, you are the most amazing player I have ever seen."

"Enjoy the night of victory. You can come to New York sometime; I'll treat you to a good time."

Melon's words rang in Zhou Yi's ears. This guy, who had been so arrogant before the match, bowed his head in front of Zhou Yi, who had won the game.

"Thank you, Cameron."

Looking at Melo, Zhou Yi thought of Melo's impoverished state on the pitch in his later years in his previous life.

I wonder what kind of life Melon will have in this world.

......

At Staples Center, Zhou Yi was surrounded by a frenzy of reporters, all eager to interview the Clippers' hero of the night.

In the TNT studio, when Zhou Yi blocked Melo's shot, Barkley even jumped up excitedly.

"My God! Zhou's final offensive and defensive plays sealed the game!"

"Hahaha... Hmph."

Barkley, who was laughing excitedly, squealed like a pig, while on the other side, Kenny Smith and Miller were dumbfounded.

"My God! Zhou's arm went way beyond the parallel rim when he jumped."

"Oh my god, what kind of monster has this talent?"

Kenny Smith and Miller covered their heads in disbelief at Zhou Yi's incredible leap at the last moment.

Barkley, who was standing nearby, joined their discussion. A moment of contemplation made him think of someone.

He was a guy who liked to stick his tongue out in the air, and he loved baseball even more than basketball.

Zhou Yi, like that guy, possessed incredible jumping ability and an extreme desire for victory.

"Michael Jordan".

"What?"

Barkley's abrupt words startled Kenny and Miller.

"I think Zhou's talent is close to Jordan's, and perhaps we are witnessing the birth of a new legend."

Barkley's words made Kenny instinctively want to refute them, but he shut his mouth before he could speak.

Kenny recalled Zhou Yi's performance throughout the season.

With an incredible average of 25 points and 8 rebounds per game this season, the Clippers, who have been struggling for years, have set sail for the new season and squeezed into the top eight of the Western Conference, a region full of strong teams.

In the opening game, he defeated Kevin Durant, the 2007 Rookie of the Year; in the Lakers' home court, he hit a game-winning three-pointer against Kobe Bryant; in Cleveland, he crushed LeBron James at home; against the Bucks, he became the youngest player to score 50 points; against scoring champion Carmelo Anthony, he was evenly matched; and in the final moments, he sealed the victory with a single offensive and defensive play.

When these thoughts flashed through Kenny Smith's mind, he froze.

From data to performance, Zhou Yi is announcing the arrival of a talented monster to the NBA with one terrifying performance after another.

"Well... okay, Charles, nobody knows if Zhou will become a legend in the future, but at least for now, he is undoubtedly the next Jordan successor."

......

Staples Center, away team's media briefing room.

The audience was packed with people; today's nationally televised game had attracted a large number of reporters.

Melo is being interviewed by reporters, and he maintains a cold and indifferent attitude throughout the press conference, despite the reporters' difficult questions.

But when the reporter asked about Zhou Yi, Melon's cold attitude changed, and an expression of approval appeared on his usually unruly face.

"Zhou reminded me of many people, such as Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bird, Kobe..."

As Melo spoke, he recalled today's game. He and Zhou went head-to-head in the first three quarters, fought back and forth in the last quarter, and then killed the second-ranked Nuggets in the West with a combination of offense and defense in the final moments.

"Zhou has certainly not achieved the greatness of these people yet, but his performance is enough to prove his future, and his name will be placed alongside these legends."

After Carmelo Anthony's interview, George Karl, as the coach, gave an interview, and the I Ching quickly became a topic of discussion at the press conference.

"George, how would you rate your opponent Zhou's performance today?"

When the reporter mentioned Zhou Yi's name, George Karl recalled the thought he had during the match.

"As a rookie, Zhou has shown unparalleled performance, and his offensive and defensive performances have even surpassed many stars who have played in the league for many years."

George Carr's remarks made the reporters realize that there was a hidden meaning in his words.

"Are you saying that Zhou Yi outperformed everyone else on the field tonight?"

I refuse to answer that question.

George Carr was not fooled. If he had just admitted it, the reporters would have turned it into George Carr believing that the I Ching had surpassed Melon the next day.

George Karl paused, stroking the microphone in his hand, and looked at all the reporters below the stage.

"Just watch, after Zhou Yi finishes playing against all the teams in the league, all the management and coaches will envy the Clippers."

"If Zhou can maintain this level of improvement, I think he can win that damn championship trophy in his rookie season."