Chapter 496: Sincerity, Still Sincerity

Ya Dang Xiao Hua officially replaced Da Wei Si Te En, and he walked to the center of the arena with a smile all over his face; his bald head glittered under the lights. His steps were light, showing a hint of impatience.

After serving many years as vice president, he finally became the league's president. With it he gained great authority and a huge responsibility. However, for him the answer was already at hand.

When presenting the trophy, he seemed nervous; he almost announced that the 2012‑2013 season champion was the Los Angeles Lakers, but he forced the slip back and quickly shouted Kuaisuan's name, adding that it was another dynasty team in the league.

Then he announced this year's Finals MVP—no surprise. Jieke Fan!

Fan Xi's performance tonight can be described as 'godlike'.

His efficiency and advanced metrics tonight are the highest in NBA history, and his scoring ties for the all‑time top spot.

Ya Dang Xiao Hua, while handing the trophy to Fan Xi, said, 'Congratulations, Jie Ke, your performance tonight turned basketball into art. I am thrilled by everything you did tonight.'

Fan Xi said thank you.

Then he raised the MVP trophy with his right hand, and the entire Staples Center roared like a tidal wave.

MVP! MVP! MVP!

Fan Xi completed the Grand Slam.

The crowd shouted excitedly, using their roar to crown Fan Xi. Fan Xi became the basketball god in their eyes. His performance tonight was enough to silence everyone, and he won the devotion of all Kuaisuan fans.

Every Kuaisuan fan holds a firm belief: no one can be better than Jie Ke Fan.

When Fan Xi looked around and bowed to all sides, the cheers grew louder.

The big screen above replayed Fan Xi's highlights from the game.

This game can be defined as 'Fan Xi Single-Handedly Defeats the Big Three'.

Fan Xi used this explosive scoring display to prove his dominance; from today, who dares to question his status as the league's number one, or to doubt that he is the greatest international player in history?

After the Kuaisuan players celebrated, the TNT sideline reporter walked over to do his job. In front of over twenty‑thousand fans he asked Fan Xi, 'Hey, Jie Ke, how does it feel to complete a personal three‑peat?'

"Great, very great, indescribably wonderful," Fan Xi said with a smile, expressing his feelings.

"In fact, this is also your third Finals MVP trophy; you are one of the few players in history to achieve a personal three‑peat of Finals MVPs. Unlike them, this is your third season, meaning that since you entered the league no one has taken a championship or Finals MVP from you. What would you like to say?"

The reporter asked Fan Xi.

The question was gentle, not sharp, giving Fan Xi a lot of leeway.

Fan Xi smiled and said, 'Sha Ke Er, Mai Ke Er. He means that I am greater than all of you. In the first three seasons of your careers you never touched a championship, and unlike you, I won three consecutive championships and Finals MVPs with two different teams.'

Fan Xi teased Ao Ni Er and Qiao Dan, who are three‑peat Finals MVP winners.

The reporter also smiled, even though Fan Xi used him as a 'gun'.

But that doesn't matter. Whether it's Mai Ke Er Qiao Dan on the sidelines or Sha Ke Er Ao Ni Er in the studio, they all smiled.

"Alright, Jie Ke, you got me in trouble with them. But I still have a question for you: you won three championships, all taken from the Miami Heat Big Three. How would you evaluate your opponents? The Miami Heat Big Three."

This question also serves to set up Fan Xi.

Fan Xi can use the topic to showcase himself and seize the chance to establish his authority.

When the reporter posed the question, many fans in the arena burst into laughter; Kuaisuan fans were proud, as this was their most brag-worthy moment.

Fan Xi also set aside his smile and said seriously, 'I have great respect for them. They are very strong. At least twice I felt we didn't have a guaranteed win. In the first season, my final buzzer‑beater was extremely lucky; I was already injured and had to gamble, but I won. Tonight I was also injured; their performance tonight was historic, and we almost lost. If we had lost tonight, we would have lost the series.'

"So how should I evaluate them? They are the strongest lineup of this era; they could win a championship in any historical period. In this era they also demonstrate their dominance, only their luck is not great."

Fan Xi raised an eyebrow and said seriously, 'Yes, it's their bad luck. I was injured twice, and both times I ended them at the final moment.'

Fan Xi is very modest.

But his modesty caused the crowd to pause for two seconds before erupting in even louder cheers.

Even injured, the situation is so fierce that with one hand you can't beat the Miami Heat Big Three—Jie Ke is invincible!!

The cheers made Fan Xi smell something off; he thought people might interpret it as his own sarcasm.

But that's fine; let them have it.

Fan Xi gave no further explanation.

Winners need no further explanation.

Competitive sports have always been a winner‑takes‑all arena.

Finally, the reporter asked Fan Xi the last question: 'Jie Ke, what will you do after winning the championship?'

It was originally a giveaway question.

Fan Xi thought for a moment and said, 'I will restructure the team. You all know that next season I'll go East; I want a structural overhaul for the team. Also, I hope my good brothers have bright futures. Their talents should explode after I leave!'

Fan Xi's words were very sincere.

But his sincerity made the arena turn sentimental.

Indeed, Jie Ke Fan will leave the Staples Center next season.

Although everyone knows he is only taking a brief one‑season leave.

But after the lord of the City of Angels departs, who will become the new Kuaisuan guardian of the Staples Center?

Is it Jimmy Butler, or Kawhi Leonard?

Or Xiao Qiao Dan?

These three are very promising newcomers.

MVP! MVP! MVP!

After the sentiment, the arena's shouts grew even louder.

Fan Xi then walked into the group of teammates, embraced each of them, and prepared to go to the hospital.

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