Chapter 495: with translation of chapter title

Pff!

Fan Xi slammed into James, and at the same time the Miami half‑court three‑point arc was squeezed into a cluster!!

Just as everyone thought Fan Xi had made a foolish suicidal move, a basketball shot out like a shell from the barrel, racing away from James's side.

Straight for the paint.

Lun Na De didn't know when he appeared there, he grabbed the basketball, Miami's defense was two meters away, he didn't hesitate, he seized the ball and completed the greatest score of his career, gently placing the basketball into the hoop...... as the ball entered the hoop...... beep!

The whistle blew throughout the arena.

The game ended.

Kuaisuan took a one‑point lead.

This series is over.

The verdict is final.

Miami, out!!

Fan Xi completed this buzzer‑beater with a do‑or‑die effort.

After experiencing a despair‑like suffocation, Staples Center erupted with earth‑shaking cheers and roars.

This was a surprise beyond their expectations; who could have imagined Fan Xi would pass the ball in that situation?

Who could have imagined Fan Xi would hand the clutch‑shot responsibility to Lun Na De at the crucial moment, using his own impact to draw all defenders? At the time, everyone thought he would go for the shot himself, creating an unprecedented Finals individual record.

But he charged at James like a wild Ferrari ramming into a Humvee.

Why?

Jordan was surprised.

James was also surprised.

But compared to Jordan, James had more information, because when Fan Xi slid off him he braced Fan Xi with both hands.

He stared at Fan Xi.

Only then did he notice Fan Xi's ashen complexion, an unhealthy pallor.

"Are you injured?"

James confirmed it.

He kept his eyes fixed on Fan Xi.

This was beyond his expectation.

His thoughts went from 'Fan Xi is injured' to 'Fan Xi is faking it,' and now to 'Fan Xi is actually injured.'

He felt incredulous, still unable to read Fan Xi.

Fan Xi gave him a pale smile, dropped all defenses, revealed his true weakness and pain, his lips trembling as he said: 'LeBron, you almost stopped me. You almost won. But you still fell a little short.'

That trash talk from Fan Xi made James' heart ache; he really wanted to toss Fan Xi aside.

But he maintained his composure, only letting go when Butler and little Jordan came to help Fan Xi.

At this moment, Fan Xi slightly withdrew his left hand and told Butler: 'Don't touch it, it's probably broken.'

Everyone present was shocked, including James.

James looked at Fan Xi in surprise.

He had previously guessed Fan Xi's injury was in the foot, never expecting it to be the hand, and the left hand at that.

He began to recall all of Fan Xi's previous moves, which grew increasingly clear: why didn't Jie Ke pass to the left side but instead straight to the paint? Why was Fan Xi's release arc so high? Why did he shoot directly from beyond the three‑point line...

Everything then became clear.

These doubts had originally been overlooked.

After James figured this out, he lowered his head and slowly walked toward the player tunnel, in the process helping up Dwyane Wade, who was crouched on the floor.

Wade had expended all his ammunition in this game, he had already given everything he could, even mortgaging his future health.

But it still didn't stop the Los Angeles Kuaisuan from winning and taking the championship.

This was their third consecutive season loss.

Now the whole world knows Fan Xi stands at the pinnacle of professional basketball; he is the current number one, the supreme basketball emperor.

The uniform MVP chants throughout the arena were crowning him.

He became the first player since the Jordan era capable of challenging the gods.

This is his third season, and also his three‑peat championship dynasty.

He established dominance over both Los Angeles teams.

Scanning NBA history, no one could be more legendary than him; no one could dominate the first three seasons as arrogantly and solipsistically as he did.

And all of this was achieved by stepping on the heads of the Three Giants.

Wade's unprecedented frustration and loss—this is not a result he could accept.

He originally thought that after winning this game, victory would come easily, he would effortlessly take Game 7 and reverse the series to win the championship.

However, however.

"We miscalculated; he really is injured." James told Wade on the way.

Wade was very surprised, he asked James: 'When did he get injured?'

"I don't know; maybe it was when Martin knocked him over. He endures more than we do and is sneakier." James felt somewhat wistful. Then he said: "Next season is our best and only chance. He's leaving Los Angeles."

Whoosh!

Wade let out a long breath.

He felt a sense of relief, a sense of liberation.

He didn't know why he felt such fortune; it's probably because they lost three straight to that terrifying demon.

Great Jieke Fan, ever-victorious Jieke Fan, ever-skillful Jieke Fan…… He once again created a miracle, when the whole world thought he had no way out, he performed an unprecedented feat, he always defeats opponents with his unique methods. He made this great assist, I am willing to call it the greatest and most legendary assist in nba history. Leonard should thank Jieke, it is Jieke who let him reach the clutch moment!

This is Jieke's third championship; soon he will receive his third Finals MVP trophy. The nba has never seen such a great victor; in my view, Jordan's legendary status is not worth mentioning compared to him, even if he chooses to retire tonight, I still believe he is the most legendary superstar in nba history. Furthermore, I will consider him the first player in history!

Long live Jieke Fan!!

Kenny Smith shouted "long live" on the TNT television station.

His excitement overflowed; he had long been Fan Xi's most devout follower.

He was more excited than the excited Clippers fans on site, even more excited than the Chinese commentators overseas who shouted 'Basketball God has descended' in the cold.

While he was shouting, Fan Xi returned to the bench; the team doctor simply immobilized his left hand and applied an ice pack.

Fan Xi refused the suggestion to go to the hospital early for examination; he wanted to finish the championship ceremony here.

He has endured this long; a little more or less doesn't matter.

Because Fan Xi knows that next season he will go to another team, although he doesn't know where.

So this time, he must not be absent.

When Fan Xi sat on the bench preparing to put on the championship t-shirt that had long been ready, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar walked over together.

Jordan saw Fan Xi's left hand being pinched, and he exclaimed in surprise: 'In which round were you injured?'

Fan Xi answered truthfully: 'When Martin knocked me over, it should be a hairline fracture or a break.'

Heavens.

Jordan felt incredulous, and the other superstars around him felt the same.

They have all had records of playing while injured; Jordan even dominated while suffering from the flu. But this kind of hard injury is the hardest to endure.

Yet Fan Xi still dominated the game in that final stretch, and he played with the entire Miami's intellect.

He made everyone notice his foot, while ignoring his hand.

This is a very clever feint.

'If you were my son, how proud I would be.' Michael Jordan said emotionally.

Jordan has two sons, but neither inherited his talent; the two children grew up with all their needs met, so naturally they wouldn't work as hard to hone their skills as Jordan did. This is the NBA's convention: superstars' sons often fail to inherit the mantle, while role players' sons are more likely to become stars.

'This is also what I want to say.' Another MJ, Magic Johnson, said it even more emotionally.

He is the NBA's exemplar of 'raising children.' His genuine feeling made his old rival Larry Bird unable to resist reaching out to pat his shoulder.

'Congratulations, Jieke. You have completed your three-peat. Next, keep working hard and defeat this guy.' Kobe patted Fan Xi's other shoulder, pointing at Jordan as he said.

Jordan raised his eyebrows, appearing indifferent: 'Jieke, you have reaped the benefits of the rules. Next you will suffer the drawbacks of the rules; wanting to surpass me is too hard. I have two three-peats; you have no chance.'

Jordan spoke very seriously.

That's how it is.

According to the rule, Fan Xi must spend one year playing for another team after every two years with the Clippers. Thus, even if Fan Xi's personal ability is stronger, he cannot maintain a championship core. The Clippers will change, and other teams will change even more.

Thus, Fan Xi may even fail to win a championship in his long career ahead: this is an objective law.

But Fan Xi's prior three-peat has already established his historical status; even if he wins no further championships in the future, he will still enter the top-ten clubs of history.

This is set in stone.

'The future is still long; we don't know what will happen.' Michael, I think you're a little scared.' Fan Xi teased Jordan, laughing.

Jordan raised his eyebrows and said: 'Then let's do it.'

He was a bit arrogant.

But then he moved close to Fan Xi's ear and said: 'Don't forget about Jimmy.'

Hahaha.

Fan Xi laughed heartily.

This is how Jordan truly is in my perception; he constantly switches between being the greatest of all time and being a team owner.

As for the Jimmy Butler trade matter that Jordan mentioned, Fan Xi will certainly not forget.

Since I am leaving Los Angeles, this championship team will inevitably undergo restructuring; letting Butler, who has the aura of a superstar, go to another team to become a core is necessary.

Jordan then left, and while doing so, he deliberately gave Jimmy Butler a flirtatious glance.

Butler found it strange, muttering quietly: 'Does Jordan think that because he looks like me he can act so frivolously in front of me? He really thinks he's my father.'

At this moment, the TV station's reporters were frantically discussing the conversation between Fan Xi and Jordan.

Kenny Smith defined it as: 'This is a friendly meeting between the NBA's new and old rulers.'

Shaquille O'Neal would rather say: 'This is the NBA's top-ten clubs welcoming Jieke Fan's addition.'

Only Charles Barkley remained silent, as if struck heavily, because from the start he never supported Fan Xi.

When it comes to evaluating Chinese players, Barkley has never succeeded.

He was very depressed.

At this moment, the solemn award ceremony began.

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