Chapter 524: The Greatest Moment of the Backcourt

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When Fan Xi's super three‑pointer that spanned half the court pierced the hoop, human basketball history turned a new page. That page reads legend, eternity!

The entire basketball world, all humanity who learned of this, were at this moment exhilarated beyond measure.

Madison Garden arena sparked an unprecedented heat wave; everyone was screaming and roaring, tens of thousands of fans had already poured in outside Madison Garden, nearby traffic was already paralyzed… they were shouting fiercely, it was a historic night.

The cheers for MVP echoed from inside the arena to outside… unending.

The head referee stopped the game, he sent the team doctor up to examine Fan Xi. At the same time, he wanted this historic scene to be preserved a little longer.

The team doctor came up, they performed some procedures on Fan Xi, and Fan Xi's consciousness gradually cleared. But his spirit was no longer exhilarated; his whole body felt drained and empty.

Looking at the excited teammates and staff around him, he gave a smile.

At this moment, Le Bu Lang Zhang Si walked over, holding a white paper with 101 written on it, and handed it to Fan Xi.

This is a new record.

Fan Xi achieved this limit in human sports history.

No one will ever break this.

After the crowd shouted MVP wildly, they began to clap. Perhaps after the passionate roar, the applause represented their heartfelt respect.

The ones clapping were not only them, but also the fans in front of their TVs; everyone was solemnly reverent. Tonight, whether they are Knicks fans or not, whether they are Fan Xi fans or not.

Fan Xi has already conquered them.

Michael Jordan even forgot about fame and fortune; he told those around him, "After this game, this kid's historical standing is not far from mine."

101 points, the value of this single‑game scoring, surpasses any MVP award, even the Finals MVP.

There is a Finals MVP every year, but 101 points, there has been only one in history.

And, there will never be a worry of it being broken.

Fan Xi could create this record tonight; favorable time, place, and people, none can be missing.

He now reclines on a chair, both hands trembling, he can no longer lift his arms.

High‑intensity scoring puts too great a test on physical stamina.

"He has already become the league's active #1 in the broken‑record category," Le Bu Lang Zhang Si said with some envy, "He has earned the respect of all basketball players, including mine."

Wei De said nothing; his solemn expression already said everything.

Competitive sports, this is a tangible miracle achieved on the court; if you don't respect it, who do you think you are?

Fan Xi returned to the bench to rest; the whole world was going crazy, many basketball sites crashed outright, yet the game still continued… this is a shameful thing for the Nets.

When their opponents had already completed a historic miracle, when the away fans had started singing in celebration, when the whole world was rejoicing over tonight's miracle, they still had to grit their teeth and work; they had become the best backdrop, yet still had to endure the remaining time.

They were like walking corpses, including Jason Kidd.

At the moment Fan Xi made that shot, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew his name would be recorded in history; people would remember that his coaching career once had a game where Jieke Fan scored 101 points, creating an eternal single‑game scoring record.

After aimlessly consuming two quarters, the game ended.

The final score was 156:131.

But no one will remember that score.

People will only remember Fan Xi's 101 points.

When the whistle blew at Madison Garden arena, ribbons fluttered down from the sky. All the fans who came to the arena tonight were lucky ones, the darlings envied by the excited fans in front of their TVs.

Who wouldn't want to witness such a game with their own eyes?

Fan Xi drank some nutrient drink; his condition improved a bit, but he still sat there, not forcing himself to stand.

At this moment, reporters gathered around.

Long lenses and short microphones aimed at Fan Xi.

Meanwhile, in the live feeds of major sports channels, a slightly pale Fan Xi appeared on screen.

Stephen Nash held up a white paper with 101 behind Fan Xi.

Undoubtedly, this was a classic scene.

The bench at the side of the court instantly became a classic post‑game interview spot, with reporters interviewing Fan Xi under the coordinated arrangement of the Knicks players.

The first question came from a New York local reporter; he asked Jie Ke Fan: "Before the game started, did you ever think you'd score 101 points tonight? And now that you've got 101 points, how do you feel inside? Also, what would you like to say to the fans who have been cheering all along?"

Hamilton handed the microphone to Fan Xi.

Fan Xi steadied himself, then said: "First, thank you very much to the fans on site and those in front of their TVs who cheered for me. Without their support, my condition wouldn't be this hot. My current feeling is exhaustion; I never imagined breaking a scoring record would be such a grueling physical task. I never set personal data expectations before the game."

Fan Xi's answer was steady and balanced.

"Now, everyone says 101 points is the human limit, no one can break this record. What do you think? Are you worried other players might break this historic record?"

Another reporter asked.

"Yes. This is the human limit. No one can surpass me. Because I myself cannot surpass this score; it is non‑replicable," Fan Xi told the reporter confidently.

He was not vague.

Because only someone who has scored 101 points knows how daunting the task is.

If it weren't for JR Smith's perfectly matched defense in the first three quarters, and if it weren't for his godlike shooting feel in the final quarter, Fan Xi couldn't have reached such a high score.

Thus, he is so certain that 101 points will never be broken.

"Then, how do you evaluate your opponents tonight? I mean the players who defended you, and the player who 'called' you from the bench onto the court."

This was a question from a reporter of Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan's media.

Fan Xi had no trouble understanding the reporter's meaning.

Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan needed a bit of hype, some publicity, so they satisfied him.

"Regarding the 101‑point result, the performance of the players defending me doesn't really need discussion. As for the player who called me from the bench onto the court, I am very grateful to him, I'm serious. Without him, I might have only gotten a normal 58 or maybe in the 60s tonight."

"He gave me an extra 43 points and helped complete this dreamlike record. Thank you, d…"

Fan Xi almost said that name.

But he held back.

Chinese people value leaving blanks; anyone will understand who Fan Xi is thanking.

Deron Williams did the stupidest thing of his career, which will nullify all his past honors. When people talk about the 101 points, they will definitely mention his provocation of Jieke Fan in front of the Knicks bench. Without him, where would the single‑game highest score come from?

"Jie Ke, you achieved such a great feat tonight, how will you celebrate?"

"I'll get two masseurs to relieve my bodily fatigue," Fan Xi said with a smile.

The joke caused the venue to erupt in laughter.

Afterwards, his teammates and the Knicks staff began ushering the reporters away. Fan Xi was also helped up, and amid the cheering he slowly walked into the players' tunnel.

…

"Undoubtedly, Jieke Fan is already the greatest active athlete in the world."

This was said by a British football newspaper.

It's hard to believe that the proud football media would praise a basketball player so much; the only previous basketball star held in such regard by the football world was Jordan.

And in the basketball world, Fan Xi's name has already been linked perfectly with the divine.

"God dons the No. 30 jersey and shines brightly in Madison Garden."

"The record that can never be broken, Jieke Fan creates an eternal legend with 101 points."

"Le Bu Lang Zhang Si is severely hindered on his path to becoming the league's number one, and Jieke Fan builds another formidable moat."

"Brooklyn Nets are destroyed, Madison Garden arena becomes the basketball Mecca again."

"The miracle Michael never accomplished, Jieke Fan stands at the pinnacle of the guard realm."

"Never having touched the scoring king, what of it? 101 in a single game—who can still say Jieke Fan is not offensive?"

"……"

Sports media worldwide are praising Fan Xi; even espn put a photo of Fan Xi's final shot on their front page.

101 points.

This is truly the realm of the gods.

Some say it's equivalent to a center scoring 11 goals in a single World Cup football match.

"There are maybe thirty or forty active players who could score 50 points in a game, but only one player can ever reach 101 points. You ask how great this statistic is; I can tell you the next person to score 101 points in an NBA regular game will never appear," Kevin Garnett said excitedly to the media after the game.

Stephen Nash, standing beside him, also said: "Jie Ke's final quarter gave me a feeling like playing a video game; he hit every shot. I don't know what terrifying willpower he possesses, why he could endure until after the last ball before fainting."

"He pressed his own tongue; his tongue has a two‑centimeter wound," Prince added from the side.

"So those Fan girls will have to endure a month without kissing? Oh, my god!" Stade Meyer's focus was a bit odd.

Their conversation made things even more interesting.

Of course, they narrated it from the victor's perspective.

By contrast, the losers can provide more information.

"I've given my all; I have no regrets. His ability to get 101 points is his own; I can only say God stands behind him. Unless you give me a handgun, I cannot guard him."

Paul Pierce, after the game, twisted his neck but said resolutely: "Even anyone in the league couldn't stop him. No one should brag about this. If disaster strikes, it will fall on your head."

Pierce is a hard‑core, even when blasted he still stands firm.

By contrast, Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams refused interviews.

Anthony refused because he didn't want to be asked about swapping teams with Fan Xi, which he found somewhat cruel.

Deron Williams' refusal was even clearer. The world knows Fan Xi originally didn't plan to play; it was Deron who activated him, letting him score 43 points in the fourth quarter.

Deron needs to see a psychologist, which is the common opinion among basketball experts, because the internet is flooded with thanks for him. Some thanks are sincere, some are sarcastic.

But in any case, he is undergoing the biggest test of his career.

Jason Kidd sat at the post‑game press conference, his expression stiff, and said: "That's how it is, that's the situation, everyone saw it, we lost the game, we couldn't break Jieke Fan's offensive rhythm. And we didn't expect his touch in the final moments to be so excellent; I've never seen anyone with such a feel."

Jason Kidd added: "But I still congratulate him; this is basketball's victory. Jieke Fan proved that humans can score 101 points in a single game at the highest basketball hall. Until tonight, we all thought it impossible."

Kidd still retained some grace.

Then a reporter asked him to evaluate the Nets‑Knicks trade made in the off‑season.

He said: "It's not time to evaluate yet. Any trade's impact is divided into long‑term and short‑term. It's still too early now."

…

Fan Xi was assigned to a hotel that night because he was truly exhausted, and after his body recovered a bit, the pain on his tongue tip was extremely uncomfortable.

So he stayed nearby in Man han dun.

That night, Fan Xi's phone was constantly busy; countless congratulatory messages flooded his inbox, and many calls came in succession.

Fortunately, after learning Fan Xi could no longer speak, those calls stopped.

That night, Wall Street elites gave an assessment of Fan Xi's game; they believed the direct profit from the 101‑point performance would exceed one hundred million dollars, and the indirect profit would be incalculable.

Fan Xi's brand value rose by twenty‑to‑thirty percent because of this game.

Lu Yuan unquestionably burst into laughter.

He originally thought Fan Xi came to New York just to tap the local market and make quick money. The long‑term plan would wait until Fan Xi returned to Los Angeles, but now this game made him grin ear‑to‑ear, overturning all his previous conservative plans.

"This is a great game, this is a historic moment, congratulations to Jie Ke!"

It's hard to believe this tweet was posted by Le Bu Lang Zhang Si.

Fan Xi saw it before sleeping.

Then he saw Kobe Bryant's retweet, which said: "Le Bu Lang. I'm increasingly looking forward to your Eastern Conference Finals showdown with Jie Ke this year."

Clicking into Kobe's profile, he sent a private message: "Hard to believe, this guy who scored 101 points is the one I always taught with one‑on‑one. His growth is meteoric, I'm proud of him! This is the greatest guard moment!"

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