Chapter 623: What Else Can Give Fan Xi a Headache

Defending Lun Na De is the rookie classmate Ke Lai Tang Pu Sen.

Ke Lai has, over the years, become a tough defender; although people always mock his clumsy ball‑handling, his training on the Three-Point Shot has reached historic level, and on defense he is also an underrated elite defender.

He presses Lun Na De's back, analyzing the real and fake of Lun Na De's technique.

Lun Na De's post‑up is simple and effective; he uses his broad back to probe for space, and when he finds a sliver of room, he instantly swivels, leans back and releases a jump shot… few can guard him.

Ke Lai Tang Pu Sen gave him disruption, made an accurate prediction, and his hand blocked onto Lun Na De's face.

Bang!

Clang.

Mili Xiqi and Bo Gu Te fought for the rebound, and Bo Gu Te was pushed away. Bo Gu Te is a dirty guy.

Behind the Warriors' flashy style are some shady dealings.

It's an open secret.

In fact, another outlaw sits on their bench: Pa Chu Li Ya.

Of course, Ge Lin also won't disappoint the referees in this regard.

The Warriors launch a new offensive; Ku Li dribbles past halfcourt, passes the ball to Ge Lin, who pulls Huaiti Seda to the high post, and he works the ball at the high post.

Soon, Ku Li gets a chance. Ku Li receives the ball in the crack, then shoots quickly… Swish!

That's his ability.

His shooting ability has reached an unbelievable level.

Standard defense loses most of its effect on him.

During the off‑season this guy practiced hurried shots and wildly unreasonable chase‑down Three‑Point Shots…

Fan Xi is proud of Ku Li's constantly improving skill, but on the other hand, he dislikes Ku Li scoring on his own team.

6:0.

At the start, the Warriors gave Kuaisuan a harsh opening.

ESPN began bragging on TV: "The Warriors have ushered in a new era; Jieke Fan can only command the winds and rains of the old era, his era is gone forever…"

Before his words finish, Fan Xi in the frontcourt easily punishes the mismatched defender Barnes, using a change of direction to shred the defense, drives into the paint, leaps explosively, and slams the ball with his left hand into the hoop.

The Warriors' defense is solid.

But trying to contain Fan Xi is still too immature.

Neither Ge Lin nor Bo Gu Te has the ability to pull Fan Xi down from the air.

If they are willing to try, Fan Xi doesn't mind making them a backdrop.

The Warriors' offense is ferocious.

Next, Tang Pu Sen hits a Three-Point Shot.

They spark an offensive frenzy, even crazier than the Suns of yesteryear.

However, turning back, Fan Xi steadies himself.

Fan Xi launches a mid‑range attack, using a post‑up to draw defense, passes to Lun Na De, who hits a jump shot.

Kuaisuan steadies itself.

Both sides begin a back‑and‑forth exchange; Kuaisuan cannot suppress the Warriors' surge for a while, and the Warriors cannot limit Fan Xi and Lun Na De at the mid‑range launch points.

The first quarter ends quickly, with the Warriors leading 39–32, up by 7.

In the first quarter, Ku Li and Tang Pu Sen's touch was astonishing.

This is also the first time this season Kuaisuan fell behind in the opening quarter.

The Warriors truly have something.

This makes ESPN gush on TV.

However, in the second quarter Kuaisuan changed its lineup.

Fan Xi returns to the 1 position, Lun Na De to the 2, Yang Ni Si A Tuo De Kun Bo to the 3, the 4 is this year's rookie Ka Pei La, and the 5 is Yue Ji Qi.

Kuaisuan's lineup underwent a fundamental change.

When Fan Xi drives to halfcourt, Yue Ji Qi immediately sets a screen; Fan Xi, like a sharp blade, instantly cuts into the paint, just as Ge Lin moves to help, Fan Xi's ball is already hanging near the rim, Ka Pei La leaps, slamming the ball with both hands into the hoop.

In past training and preseason observation, Fan Xi has already noted Ka Pei La's biggest strength: he is a perfect pick‑and‑roll specialist.

His pick‑and‑roll ability surpasses that of Tyson Chandler, Little Jordan, and others.

Moreover, his defense is very aggressive.

Fan Xi thinks he is valuable.

Back at halfcourt, Fan Xi restricts Ku Li's ball handling.

Ku Li passes the ball to Ge Lin, Fan Xi chases Ku Li… Ku Li is a generation‑defining off‑ball master; many say he has a Ku‑gravity.

Because his movement can completely disrupt the opponent's defense.

This is akin to Fan Xi's own subtle brilliance.

Fan Xi knows Ku Li well; his pursuit is effective.

This causes little impact on Kuaisuan's defense; Ge Lin can only distribute at the high post, his own offensive ability is weak, and Ka Pei La merely steps back in defense.

With Ka Pei La's defensive skill, containing Ge Lin is more than easy.

Meanwhile, Yang Ni Si is recklessly chasing another shooter, Tang Pu Sen. Lun Na De's deadly clutch is also flashing.

The Warriors are being squeezed.

Ge Lin passes the ball to Bo Gu Te, hoping he'll deal with this year's 8th pick, a big forward who already has a belly upon entering the league.

Bo Gu Te receives the ball, immediately turns his back, and backs down against Yue Ji Qi in a post‑up.

Yue Ji Qi's defensive speed is lacking, but his strength is decent.

He holds off Bo Gu Te; Bo Gu Te pushes twice without gaining space, then quickly spins, using a feint, and Yue Ji Qi doesn't fully track him.

But just as Bogut turned for a dunk, Kapela lunged from behind… Bang!

The basketball was slapped by Kapela onto the backboard.

Jokic got the ball.

Fan Xi was already sprinting down; he made a long pass, precisely landing in Fan Xi's hands.

Curry chased to the free‑throw line and could only give up; Fan Xi surged into the paint and completed an airborne 360‑degree windmill dunk.

It provoked a burst of noise in Jiaoguwen Qiuquan.

The ball went from a backcourt block to a long pass to Fan Xi's fast break… all in one flow. Each player displayed his own strengths: Kapela's help defense, Jokic's passing precision, Fan Xi's fast‑break instinct, and outstanding physical condition.

After landing, Fan Xi smiled toward Curry.

"If you weren't behind me, I wouldn't have done this flashy move. How about it? Made especially for you. Pretty, huh?" Look at the book.

Fan Xi and Curry talked about love.

Curry gave Fan Xi a sour glance and said, "Put away that routine; save those tricks for your Fan girls. They'll end up fighting each other sooner or later."

The moment Fan girls were mentioned, Fan Xi's expression turned serious.

That's so boring.

Curry's words were harsh; it's just basketball, why bring up Fan girls?

That was the most hurtful trash talk Fan Xi had ever heard.

Only a good friend would know exactly where it hurts.

The game continued.

Kuaisuan continued to apply high‑pressure defense.

Ke Er's adjustment ability is decent; his in‑game reactions are among the better ones among Spurs‑style coaches.

The Warriors gradually opened up some opportunities.

But they couldn't organize against Kuaisuan's siege, and the point gap narrowed.

And, as the first half was about to end, they took the lead.

Fan Xi sealed the lead with a buzzer‑beating three‑pointer.

69–67.

Kuaisuan later surged ahead.

The Warriors showed a lot in the first half; they truly led a new trend, while Kuaisuan's many previously successful defensive experiences failed to achieve the desired effect.

However, Fan Xi, after all, is battle‑tested, and his adjustments were timely.

Moreover, the new lineup of him, Leonard, Yangnis, Kapela, and Jokic combines defense and offense, sparking a brand‑new chemistry.

This was Kuaisuan's huge gain in the second quarter.

The second half was much the same as the first; both sides fought tightly.

The score at one point showed alternating climbs.

In the fourth quarter, Curry hit three consecutive threes, widening the gap to seven points.

It was then that Fan Xi and Jokic initiated a pick‑and‑roll, and Fan Xi answered the Warriors with two threes.

Jokic also knocked down a three.

When Kuaisuan's positions 1 and 5 both gained an advantage beyond the three‑point line, Leonard, JR Smith, and Yangnis—the three‑monster trio—furiously attacked the Warriors' paint.

The Warriors collapsed in the final moments; in the last three minutes, Kuaisuan ran a 15–3 run against them.

They ultimately lost 139–146.

This game was commendable for the Warriors; they broke the fate of being punished by Kuaisuan, and they exchanged blows with Kuaisuan.

After the game, Fan Xi praised the Warriors as the vanguard of the new era, emphasizing their tactics were very smart. He also said that for Kuaisuan, the match met the expected outcome.

Fan Xi logged 45 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in this game.

Jokic recorded his first career double‑twenties in this game: 21 points, 20 assists, and 10 rebounds. He defended Bogut in the paint and taught Green on offense, showing him what a truly elite perimeter playmaker is.

Although Jokic isn't as bulky as Green appears, he is tall. Moreover, his passing is superior to Green's, his outside shooting is stronger, and his post‑up game is more reliable.

After the game, Ke Er coveted Jokic. He said, "After their #8 rookie took the floor, we fell into a passive state. If he were a Warrior, I can guarantee we could beat Kuaisuan by 20 points."

Ke Er knows talent.

He also said he would cast this year's Rookie of the Year vote for Jokic.

He has already started praising Jokic, in case Jokic joins the Warriors after his rookie contract.

He believes Jokic will become the true model of the new‑era center—able to pass, hold, shoot, and even post‑up… his defense is almost there.

But how could Fan Xi possibly trade Jokic to the Warriors?

If Jokic went to the Warriors, the Warriors would truly become a big demon king.

In this game, Leonard and Yangnis performed well, as did Kapela and Huaiti Seda.

Kuaisuan now has most players still on rookie contracts, yet their potential and immediate strength are astonishing.

Curry even said, "I feel their team has at least three or four potential superstars, seven or eight potential All‑Stars!"

"They are the real galactic battleship; they have no distinction between starters and bench, anyone on the floor can instantly take a leading role. It's too hard to play against them."

Si Di Fen Ku Li is honest.

In contrast, Tang Pu Sen is less honest. He said, "Next time we meet, we'll play even better; we're still in the process of uniting and gelling. Once we gel, we might have a chance to beat them."

But there's a problem: the Warriors are still gelling—does that mean Kuaisuan isn't gelling either?

After the game, the Warriors were highly praised by many U. S. media, being singled out as the fresh force that ended Fan Xi's reign by defeating Kuaisuan.

The other three Western powerhouses are: Thunder, Spurs, Rockets.

The Mavericks are also seen as having a chance, since they're about to gather half of the old Kuaisuan's territory.

Kuaisuan's regular‑season journey continues.

Fan Xi managed to continue wandering between various cities.

He now only wants to work; that sentence Curry said in the game turned out to be prophetic.

Fan Xi indeed is now facing some trouble.

This trouble mainly stems from 'economic problems'.

Because soon three American Fan girls will become mothers; they are considering for their children and want to establish a stable source of income.

After all, Jennifer holds shares in Kuaisuan.

They want to separately establish a foundation with Fan Xi; they are all willing to contribute their own money. Fan Xi also thinks it's fine and is willing to contribute money.

But… the problem now is… they all hope to receive a bit more 'love' than the other, even if it's just a difference of one dollar.

Women, they never pursue splitting things evenly.

They are forever seeking favoritism.

Where does Fan Xi get so much favoritism from?

If favoritism is to be shown, it would be Fan Xi's parents; his parents also love Troy very much. But they have already decided to give fifty-one percent of their wealth to the unborn child of Liu Yifei, and the wills have been prepared in advance. They are very conservative.

Their wealth mainly comes from their sneaker factory, real estate in some first-tier cities, and shares of the Fan-x Brand.

Added together, that amounts to roughly forty to fifty billion US dollars, and it is still appreciating.

It can be said that the status of the legitimate heir has already been completely established in the eyes of Fan Xi's parents.

So Fan Xi thinks these petty squabbles here are a bit childish.

These American female stars, senpai.

But they indeed left Fan Xi unsure what to do; he decided to give them the cold shoulder, and take out his frustration on the opposing players on the basketball court.

The Portland Trail Blazers had done nothing wrong, but because Fan Xi received a call from Si Jia Li before the game, they were hit with a 22-0 run at the start and lost the game by 51 points.

Fan Xi scored 61 points in the game.

From the second quarter onward, the Rose Garden Arena turned against the home team, with all the fans cheering for Fan Xi; the chants for MVP throughout the arena had a touch of realistic magical realism.

Then in Denver, Fan Xi continued to punish his opponents.

The Nuggets have shown some recovery this season, but facing the surging Kuaisuan, their preparations appeared rushed. Fan Xi effortlessly crushed them and took the victory.

Next, the Kuaisuan returned to Los Angeles.

They will then have three consecutive home games, with opponents respectively the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Houston Rockets.

Three forces considered capable of stopping Fan Xi.

Fan Xi is quite troubled.

What troubles him is not how to face these three teams, but whether he can split things evenly.

Tai Lei Si Wu Fu Te brought his concert to Los Angeles.

He decided to seek guidance from Tai Lei Si Wu Fu Te.

This sounds somewhat absurd, but it is very practical.

The bedside cabinet war god possesses some wisdom.

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