Chapter 604: A Tragedy, A Comedy

This is a peak night for Fan Xi this season; its explosiveness even surpasses Fan Xi's one-time points.

Although Fan Xi only scored a triple-double tonight, he gave Paul two slaps in front of the whole world, saying what he would do and doing it. He reduced a superstar to a joke from start to finish, and the whole process was publicly slaughtered.

This is what Jordan described in his autobiography as something so miraculous and tortuous that nothing can compare to it.

Because those biographies have too much room for embellishment.

Moreover, Jordan has never truly conquered a superstar of Paul's caliber.

If a comparison must be made, unless Jordan in the Finals turned Gary Payton into a sieve.

But Jordan has never done that.

Paul is the league's undisputed superstar, still ranked in the top ten, but in Fan Xi's hands he is as helpless as a child, and Fan Xi completely dominates him.

Although after the game some unconventional basketball commentators said Paul was dominated because the Rockets were too weak, and James Harden didn't help, plus Fan Xi's hot hand...

But these idle voices cannot affect mainstream opinion; the whole world is singing praises of Fan Xi's great legend tonight.

Likewise, Chris Paul is also considered a paradigm of losing the game and losing face.

Arenas immediately launched into a lengthy discourse; as Fan Xi's publicity director in the Los Angeles branch, he lavished praise: '…Chris Paul is like a mud-made savage, fragile before Jie Ke. But don't forget, he is the league's top point guard. So why did this happen? Because he offended the Basketball God, an unprecedentedly strong basketball athlete, a superhero born for basketball.'

"Before this game, if you thought Michael Jordan was greater than Jieke Fan, that's your aesthetic problem. But after this game, if you still think Michael Jordan is greater than Jieke Fan, then that's your IQ problem."

"Jordan doesn't have Pippen; he can't even get past the conference finals. But Jieke has proven himself on three teams. He has already won four consecutive championships... Although you'll say the Rockets haven't lost, what's the difference between that and losing?"

Arenas, in his lengthy discourse, sang praises to his sole Thus we include: English.

But at the post-game press conference, Larry Brown was very low-key, saying the Knicks are merely maintaining a temporary advantage, and it's still too early to announce a championship win.

"By the way, he also emphasized: 'NBA has no weak teams; never underestimate the heart of a championship team. They are the Western Conference champions, and I think when you ask questions you should show them enough respect.'"

Larry Brown's personality has changed dramatically.

Sitting beside him is still George Johnston, who can be considered the Knicks' most low-key and down-to-earth person.

He said the Knicks should now continue to strive and keep their momentum.

And although they are so low-key in building reputation.

But the Knicks also have people who are not low-key.

First and foremost is their boss.

James Dolan started giving interviews before the game even ended, saying: 'I've already started feeling heartbroken; I've already started feeling sad about Jieke's departure next season. Why such a great star, we can only have one season.'

"So this weekend I will definitely hold the NBA's most glorious championship ceremony ever."

James Dolan spoke with conviction, having already announced that the Knicks will surely win the championship.

JR Smith even said: 'Actually the game is already boring; next they'll probably use Paul's injury as an excuse. Besides, they'll dig up that James Harden's old injury hasn't healed, or Dwight Howard will be sued by some love child… We don't need to worry about them; they'll find reasons for their own failure.'

In terms of viciousness, JR Smith is still strong.

Furthermore, JR Smith raised another issue: 'If no team gives me a ten-million-dollar salary, I'll follow Jie Ke to Los Angeles. Playing with him is too much fun, and I can get many endorsements. My brain may not be smart, but I know that following smart people guarantees a good life.'

JR Smith has even secured his own retreat.

This fully shows JR Smith is smart; he now has many enemies he's offended in the East, and once his big mouth leaves Fan Xi's protection, the whole Eastern Conference will swarm to tear him apart.

Under a big tree it's cool to rest; JR Smith understands this all too well.

Moreover, following Fan Xi, not only will he not be messed with on the court, but off the court he can sign with many brands. JR Smith, as Fan Xi's personal guard, is deeply ingrained in people's minds; many domestic, Asian, and even New York brands are willing to work with him.

The money he earns off the court already exceeds his job salary.

This is why he sticks with Fan Xi.

But having said that, Fan Xi indeed needs such a loyal lackey as JR Smith.

Arenas, as Los Angeles' top trash-talker, is also at the point where he should retire; this season he can't play much, and relying just on his mouth isn't enough either.

He is preparing to become the Clippers' shooting coach. There's no other reason; he just wants to be with Fan Xi.

The Clippers will also have many expiring contracts this year; important players like Mili Xiqi and Huaiti Seda have entered player options.

With the Clippers' salary cap, they definitely cannot give contracts matching their worth.

The Clippers will definitely undergo major personnel changes this summer.

But for Fan Xi, this is no problem.

He likes challenges and is also willing to take them on.

For Clippers fans, as long as Fan Xi returns, the Clippers are a championship team!

D'Antoni has no mind to worry about next season; many think he'll be fired after this season ends.

Because he led the Rockets' Three Giants to a disastrous loss in the Finals.

That historical disgrace point differential is unacceptable to Houston.

Furthermore, Houston believes he failed to adjust the relationship between Paul and Harden.

He appeared at the post-game press conference looking exhausted.

But he must steel himself. He said it was his own inadequacy. He also emphasized that the Knicks played very well tonight, while the Rockets made mistakes in many areas.

At this point, a reporter asked him: 'Where do you think you made the biggest mistake?'

D'Antoni thought for a long time and finally said: 'I think our failure was not managing the defense against Jieke Fan well, letting him enter peak condition early…'

Then an angry Rockets reporter interrupted him. He said: 'No, your biggest mistake was losing control of the locker room. You never put the Rockets in a combat state, you made Harden and Paul dislike each other, and when Jieke Fan issued threats, they became alienated… You could have saved this tragedy.'