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

Miami, American Airlines Arena.

The pivotal Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals was a brutal, grueling battle, much like wrestling in a quagmire.

The Indiana Pacers brought their tenacious defense to its fullest extent, with Danny Granger and Paul George dominating the frontcourt and making it difficult for the Heat to make any progress on offense.

With the game still close in the second half of the third quarter, the score remained tight.

LeBron James, covered in sweat, dribbled the ball on the perimeter.

His stamina was being severely depleted, while the Pacers' defense was like an impenetrable net, tightly strangling him.

"We can't lose...we absolutely can't lose!"

A flicker of annoyance and ruthlessness flashed in James' eyes.

Su Yang's interview, which seemed like a curse, kept replaying in his mind.

Facing Danny Granger, who was closely marking him, James called for a screen, then accelerated sharply and forced his way into the paint.

Granger's defense was very tough; he quickly moved to the side, raised his arms, and tried to use his body to block James's attack.

Just as the two were about to engage in physical confrontation in mid-air.

James' massive body suddenly made a slightly "unbalanced" movement.

Instead of jumping and exerting force normally, during his forward sprint, his big foot, wearing a size 23 shoe, seemed to "unable to stop" and "clumsily" took an extra, fatal half-step forward, just like when he faced Stephen Curry!

This half-step landed precisely beneath Granger's landing cylinder after his jump defense!

"Bang!"

In mid-air, James tossed the ball high into the air.

When Granger landed, his left foot landed squarely on James's foot!

"ah--!!!"

A bloodcurdling scream pierced the noise of the American Airlines Arena!

Granger clutched his left knee and ankle in agony as he crashed heavily to the floor, his face contorted in pain, cold sweat instantly soaking through his jersey!

James, who was the "instigator," rolled twice on the floor after landing, then stood up, raised his hands, and innocently indicated to the referee that he had not made any additional movements.

This scene is so similar to the one where Stephen Curry fell a year ago!

"drop--!"

The referee blew his whistle, but it was for Granger's defensive blocking foul!

The entire Pacers bench went wild! Head coach Frank Vogel rushed to the scorer's table and roared, while Paul George and Roy Hibbert angrily surrounded the referee demanding an explanation.

But what's done is done.

Without their star player Granger, the Pacers were thrown into disarray in the following games. The Heat seized the opportunity to go on a run and narrowly won this crucial Game 5.

……

The day after the game ended, the entire nation was in an uproar!

Su Yang's interview video, in which he "mourned in advance," immediately topped the trending searches across the entire internet!

"A prophetic prediction! Su Yang is practically a prophet!"

"This isn't a prophecy; it's seeing through someone's hypocritical mask to their filthy nature! And sure enough, they kicked him!"

"They're back again, unable to stop! The exact same recipe, the exact same taste!"

Angry neutral fans and Pacers fans have unleashed a storm of condemnation against LeBron James online.

However, in the NBA, a world of fame and fortune, the power of capital always trumps public opinion.

Just half a day later, Nike's PR machine and Rich Paul's marketing team launched a frantic "whitewashing campaign."

The headlines of major sports media outlets were instantly flooded with uniformly released press releases:

In-depth analysis: Danny Granger had a pre-existing left knee injury; patellar tendinitis was the real culprit behind his collapse!

ESPN expert's frame-by-frame slow-motion analysis: LeBron's drive was due to normal bodily inertia; Granger's injury was purely an unfortunate accident and had nothing to do with LeBron!

"Don't let conspiracy theories ruin a great game! Please stop the malicious attacks on the MVP!"

Under the overwhelming influence of PR teams and celebrity commentators, Granger's injury was characterized as a "recurrence of an old injury," while James remained the league's best player, known for his clean and impeccable playing style.

Cleveland, the Cavaliers' owner's office.

Su Yang looked at the distorted and whitewashing news on the tablet and couldn't help but sneer.

"Calling a deer a horse—the power of capital is truly eye-opening."

Su Yang shook his head, just about to open his Twitter account and add fuel to the fire of this media storm.

"Ring ring—!"

The red secure telephone on the table rang rapidly, as if timed to the brim.

When I answered the phone, David Stern's deep voice, carrying a strong warning tone, came through.

"Su, put your phone down. Don't post anything more about last night's game on social media."

Stern's tone left no room for argument: "Your pre-game interview has already put the league in the spotlight. If you jump out now to fan the flames, the NBA's image will suffer irreparable damage!"

"Image? Does your alliance even have an image left?"

Su Yang's tone was full of mockery, "I'm just stating a fact. When someone gets angry, they'll resort to dirty tricks, isn't that a fact? Granger is lying in a hospital bed right now."

"That was an accident! The medical report has confirmed that it was Granger's old injury!" Stern interrupted Su Yang forcefully.

"We're all seasoned foxes, so don't try to play games with me, Mr. President."

Su Yang sneered, "You want me to shut up? Fine. But you should know that I never do business at a loss."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone. Stern took a deep breath, seemingly making a huge concession.

"Su, as long as you remain silent on this matter, I promise you..."

Stern lowered his voice, "In the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals, the league will definitely give the Cavaliers an absolutely fair competitive environment."

"I will personally warn LeBron and the Heat to stop those unnecessary dirty tricks. At the same time, I will assign the most impartial referee team in the league to officiate the Eastern Conference Finals."

"No whistles, no celebrity privileges, and the referees will never show favoritism to either side!"

Su Yang's eyes lit up when he heard this promise.

This is exactly what he wants most!

In the cutthroat world of the playoffs, without the referees' protection, James's driving threat will be greatly reduced, and the Cavaliers' defensive system can unleash its full power!

What good are fleeting words and empty boasts compared to a ticket to the finals and the championship trophy?

"Deal, Mr. President."

Su Yang readily agreed, "My Twitter account will officially be dormant from today onwards. I look forward to a 'fair match' in the Eastern Conference Finals."

After hanging up the phone, Su Yang was in a great mood.

He casually tossed his phone into a drawer, cutting off all contact with outside opinions.

……

A few days later, Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Miami Heat, leading 3-2 in the series, visited Indianapolis.

Just like the historical inertia in Su Yang's memory, Danny Granger, who was "passed" by James and played through the pain with injections, was completely lost in this life-or-death battle.

Not only was his footwork slow, but his shots also frequently missed.

Without their strongest offensive weapon and defensive anchor, the Pacers ultimately couldn't withstand the relentless attacks from James and Wade, suffering a heartbreaking 4-2 defeat in the series.

Watching the TV broadcast, I saw Danny Granger, limping and looking forlorn, walking towards the players' tunnel.

Su Yang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his office, his eyes calm and undisturbed.

He clearly remembered that Granger in his previous life was a typical tragic tough guy.

After getting injured this season, Granger did not choose to undergo systematic surgery and treatment immediately in the name of tough guy spirit and team honor, but instead tried to delay until the new season to slowly recover.

As a result, this delay led to irreversible and devastating damage to his knees!

The former Indianapolis star and Eastern Conference All-Star forward was reduced to a fringe player and eventually retired in disgrace because of this stubbornness and misdiagnosis.

And the rookie Paul George behind him naturally took over the reins of the Pacers.

"Should we remind him?"

The thought flashed through Su Yang's mind for only a second before he ruthlessly extinguished it.

"Remind me what? He's not my employee, why should I interfere with someone else's fate?"

Su Yang smiled coldly.

In this dog-eat-dog capitalist alliance, only the fittest survive, and compassion is the cheapest thing.

With the Pacers eliminated, the Cavaliers' opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals has been officially determined.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat!

Old grudges and new hatreds will be finally settled on the stage of the Eastern Conference Finals!

However, there are still four days of rest before the Eastern Conference Finals begin.

As the top team in the league, the Cavaliers not only have absolute home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, but also have the most abundant physical reserves.

"Leave the preparations to Scott and Grant. As the boss, it's also essential to relax before the battle."

Su Yang stretched and walked out of the office.

A few hours later.

On the shores of Lake Erie, a super three-story luxury private yacht worth tens of millions of US dollars.

The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle sea breeze was blowing.

Beside the rooftop pool of the yacht, Su Yang, wearing loose beach shorts and sunglasses, lay comfortably on a pure white leather lounge chair, holding a glass of Romanée-Conti with ice in his hand.

Beside him, Dilraba and Gulnazar, dressed in sexy bikinis, looked like two stunning mermaids, frolicking and playing in the clear pool.

The girls' silvery laughter and their breathtakingly wet curves, set against the backdrop of the azure lake, created a stunningly beautiful and awe-inspiring scene.

"Boss~ It's so refreshing in the water, won't you come down and play with me?"

Dilraba leaned over the edge of the pool, displaying her impressive cleavage to Su Yang without reservation, her watery peach blossom eyes filled with alluring charm.

Naza swam over and climbed onto the shore like a water snake. Her long, straight legs gently splashed the water as she sweetly chimed in, "That's right, it's so boring thinking about those stinky basketball guys all day. You should keep us company today."

Looking at these two stunning beauties before me.

Su Yang downed the glass of red wine in one gulp and threw it onto the soft carpet.

He took off his sunglasses and ripped off his shirt.

"Since you've extended such a warm invitation, then today, the boss will personally go into the water and give you some 'physical training'!"

thump!

Water splashed everywhere.

The yacht swayed gently on the shimmering lake.

Two days later, what awaits this young Cavaliers team is a coronation battle that could change the entire history of the NBA!