LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

"Good heavens... I used to think JaVale McGee was the lowest IQ among interior players!"

In the TNT commentary booth, Charles Barkley, watching Wiseman's bizarre movement on the court, couldn't help but cover his face and sigh:

"But McGee is at least a dunking monster who can fly and leap across the sky!"

"And what about Wiseman? He has McGee's basketball IQ, but he completely lacks McGee's freakish jumping ability and defensive intensity!"

"What exactly did the Hawks use to draft him as the second overall pick back then? Was it because he clapped the loudest on the court?!"

Wiseman's cerebral palsy performance plunged the Hawks' locker room into a deep depression.

Even though Trae Young single-handedly carried the team into the playoffs, experts across the United States are unwilling to predict even a single victory for the Hawks in their upcoming first-round matchup.

Because their first-round opponent is the Boston Celtics, who are ranked first in the Eastern Conference and are led by Luka Doncic, another of the two stars of the 2018 draft!

"A head-to-head showdown between the two legends of the 18 draft! Doncic vs. Trae Young!"

"What a pity, Luca is standing next to Kyrie Irving, while Trae Young is standing next to... the brilliant Wiseman!"

"This game is pointless; Atlanta has already secured a sweeping elimination!"

......

While sports media across the United States were still getting excited about the upcoming first round of the playoffs, the Greek Freak vs. the God of Cards matchup was about to take place.

Inside the Las Vegas Crabcats' locker room, a sudden piece of news sent a chill down everyone's spine.

Stephen Curry, the team's star player, leader, and icon, is injured.

However, it couldn't be described as a serious injury that would break bones or cause serious damage.

During the team's full-court offensive and defensive practice that afternoon, after a cut-in off the ball, Curry suddenly signaled to the trainer on the sidelines to pause, indicating that he was experiencing a dull ache in his right knee.

The medical team quickly followed up, arranging for Curry to have an MRI and a consultation with experts.

The diagnosis came back quickly – patellar pain syndrome.

Commonly known as runner's knee.

Fortunately, this is the first time Stephen Curry has experienced similar symptoms, and it is in the early stages and still within a controllable range.

Dr. Mike Fredson, the chief expert of the crab fishermen's medical team, held the medical report and explained to Su Yang, the big boss who had rushed over upon hearing the news:

"Mr. Su, Stephen's knee does not have any torn ligaments or meniscus damage; it is purely due to excessive wear and tear from high-intensity running."

"After all, since Stephen entered the league thirteen years ago, his average off-ball running distance per game has been among the highest in the league every season."

"This unparalleled off-ball control comes at the cost of long-term cumulative wear and tear on the knee cartilage."

Dr. Fredson offered the following advice: "The usual approach taken by other teams is to administer injections and conservative treatment."

"Let the players play through the playoffs with injuries, and then they can undergo systematic rehabilitation and rest during the offseason."

However, after listening to Dr. Fredson's report, Su Yang's face suddenly darkened!

Playing in the playoffs while injured?! Don't even think about it!!

Su Yang decisively interrupted the doctor's suggestion, leaving no room for negotiation:

"I would never risk Stephen's career and health in the slightest!"

"Immediately develop a rehabilitation program for Stephen! Focus on strengthening his medial head quadriceps and gluteal muscles to improve the stress trajectory of his kneecap!"

Su Yang even gave head coach Michael Malone a death order:

"Stephen Curry will rest for the first two rounds of the playoffs!"

"When will he be allowed to return to the court once his knee's stress distribution has recovered to 100% of its optimal state?!"

……

This order from the boss means that Stephen Curry will definitely miss the first two rounds of the playoffs!

The earliest they might be able to return to the roster is when the Western Conference Finals begin!

This sudden turn of events caused quite a stir in the crab fishermen's locker room.

While everyone is worried about Curry's injury, on the other hand...

A tempting yet sensitive idea has quietly taken root and sprouted in the hearts of many young people!

Stephen will rest in the first two rounds!

This means... the starting point guard position for the Crabcatters is now open!

It's important to know that in the current Crabcats' tactical system, the top-of-the-line playmaker and playmaker is Nikola Jokic, who plays the center position!

This means that you don't need to have excellent organizational and control skills to play as the point guard.

As long as you can defend, shoot threes, and finish plays in fast breaks, you can seamlessly break into the starting lineup!

In theory, whether it's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, or even Jaden McDaniels, they all have a chance to take over this starting position!

Wherever there are people, there is a social dynamic, especially among these young people who are in the prime of their careers.

The teams in the locker room immediately took their positions—

Two key figures from the "princelings" faction, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, are backing Alexander!

"Based on seniority and playing style, Shai should have been the first-round pick and backup point guard. This position should rightfully be filled by Shai!" Bridges declared righteously.

Meanwhile, the traitor Jaden McDaniels and the new recruit Domantas Sabonis stood firmly behind Anthony Edwards without hesitation!

"In terms of offensive explosiveness, in what way is Hua Zi inferior to Shea Yi?! The starting position should naturally belong to the most capable!" Mai Dan argued logically.

As for Evan Mobley?

This opportunist, seeing his fellow disciples on both sides locked in a tense standoff, trembled in the middle, not daring to offend either side, and could only shrink into a corner and pretend to be stupid.

Edwards, who had just returned from the East University training camp, had his eyes light up with envy when he heard the news that Curry was taking a break!

He strode across the rest area and blocked Alexander's path.

Liu Lu looked at Hua Zi, who was blocking her way, and couldn't help but smile wickedly.

Clearly, his recent intensive study of the orthodox lineage of Tokyo University has provided him with a solution to Hua Zi's previous claim that he was from a collateral branch of a minor noble family.

"Anthony, I advise you to give up on that idea."

Liu Lu raised his chin, displaying the authority of the eldest son:

"I only recently found out that your branch of the family is actually descended from Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie. In the historical perspective of Dongda University, that's called the deposed last puppet emperor!"

"And me!" Liu Lu patted her chest, her face full of arrogance and pride:

"I specifically spent a lot of money to find 23Mofang, the most authoritative gene tracing organization in the entire Dongda University!"

"They conducted a very rigorous Y-chromosome haplogroup DNA sequencing on the Liu clan branch I traced my ancestry to in Xuzhou! My clan's genotype is definitely O-MF6722!"

At this point, Liu Lu's voice suddenly rose, making the locker room buzz:

"This is the exclusive genetic family code of Liu Bei, the Emperor Zhaolie of Han!!"

"Do you know who Liu Bei is?! Have you read 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'?!"

"That's Emperor Zhaolie of Han, who restored the Han Dynasty!"