Chapter 650

Every year's All-Star Game is pretty much the same: walking from one room to another, taking part in all kinds of activities.

Translation: Every year's All-Star Game is pretty much the same, just moving from one room to another, participating in various activities.

We need to keep the meaning, not add. All-Star Game.

Fan Xi, as the current basketball world's not self‑proclaimed goat, his commercial value lets him earn over a million dollars in minutes; even in a place like Duolunduo, merchants still flock to him.

Fan Xi, as the current basketball world's not self-proclaimed goat, his commercial value lets him earn millions of dollars in minutes; even in a place like Duolunduo, merchants will still flock to him.

His commercial value lets him earn over a million dollars in minutes.

Even in a place like Duolunduo, merchants will still flock to him.

Ok.

Fan Xi isn't making money from everything now; he needs to be pleased. So, almost every day there are people flattering him.

Translation: Fan Xi isn't making money from everything now; he needs to be pleased. So, almost every day there are people flattering him.

Fan Xi isn't making money from everything now; he needs to be pleased. So, almost every day there are people flattering him.

Fan Xi visited the Rookie Game venue; the NBA reforms every year, and Xiao Hua's three fires as the new official haven't burned out yet.

This year's Rookie Game was still won by the International Team. The NBA is now a highly international league; after all, the first pick is Asian—what else could we expect?

Xiao Hua's three fires haven't finished burning yet.

Thus line: Fan Xi went to the Rookie Game venue to look around; the NBA is constantly reforming each year, and the new official Xiao Hua's three fires haven't finished burning.

Although Fan Xi is still young, many newcomers run up to take photos with him, telling him, "I grew up watching your game."

Translation: Although Fan Xi is still young, many newcomers run over to take photos with him and tell him: I've watched you grow up playing ball.

I've watched you grow up playing ball.

That makes sense.

Translation: That also makes sense.

Most of these people are nineteen or twenty; when Fan Xi debuted, they were only fourteen or fifteen, just the age when watching basketball helps them grow.

Translation: These people are mostly nineteen or twenty years old; when Fan Xi debuted, they were only fourteen or fifteen, exactly the age to watch basketball and grow their bodies.

Fan Xi sometimes feels nostalgic; time really flies.

Translation: Fan Xi sometimes feels sentimental; time really flies.

Yue Ji Qi didn't take part in the Rookie Game; although he was on the big list, he withdrew. After all, he now has All-Star starter status, and playing with these rookies would indeed lower his standing.

Yue Ji Qi did not participate in the Rookie Game, even though he was selected for the main roster, he withdrew. Since he now holds All-Star starter status, playing with these rookies would indeed diminish his stature.

these rookies

rookies

rookies

Yue Ji Qi did not participate in the Rookie Game, although he was selected for the roster, he withdrew. After all, he is now an All-Star starter; playing with these rookies would indeed be somewhat lowering his status.

these rookies

His same‑draft number‑one pick Wei Jin Si is still playing.

Wei Jin Si this season plays alongside James; his stats have slipped a bit, including Ou Wen's as well. But his skills have actually improved.

Wei Jin Si this season plays with James; his numbers have somewhat regressed, including Ou Wen's, yet his technique has actually progressed.

Playing with James isn't easy; James is highly capable, but he also has high expectations for his teammates. In other words, teammates must fit him, not the other way around.

Wei Jin Si has actually filed a trade request, and he discussed this with Fan Xi.

Translation: Playing ball with James is actually not easy; James is a person with strong ability, but at the same time, his demands on teammates are relatively high. Or put another way, teammates need to suit him, rather than him adapting to teammates.

Fan Xi supports his idea. After all, youth only lasts a few years. Rather than limiting one's possibilities to Le Bu Lang, it's better to go out and create one's own possibilities.

Translation: Wei Jin Si has actually already applied for a trade; he and Fan Xi discussed this matter.

This isn't Fan Xi trying to dismantle the Qi Shi Dui's strength.

Fan Xi supports his idea. After all, human youth lasts only a few years. Rather than limiting one's possibilities to Le Bu Lang's person, it's better to go out and create one's own possibilities.

The Qi Shi Dui's modest strength isn't enough for the Kuaisuan to beat.

This is not Fan Xi intending to break up the Qi Shi Dui's power.

The Qi Shi Dui's little strength isn't enough for the Kuaisuan to crush.

This year's Rookie Game, the International Team still won. The NBA is now a very international league… after all, the first pick is always an Asian person; what else could one expect.

This year's Rookie Game was still won by the International Team. The NBA is now a highly international league; after all, the first pick is Asian—what else could we expect?

Besides the Rookie Game, Fan Xi also went to watch the Celebrity Game that day.

While Fan Xi was watching from the sidelines, a Canadian artist named Ke Li Si Wu came over to greet him, deserving of utmost reverence, but Fan Xi merely gave a perfunctory glance, not even lifting his hand.

Translation: Besides the Rookie Game, Fan Xi also went to watch the Celebrity Game that day.

When the head coach, who is Drake, arrived, Fan Xi extended his hand and shook it.

Gong Ya has been doing pretty well lately, winning many awards in the hip‑hop scene, and his albums keep coming out. He's no longer the little younger brother behind Xiao Wei En.

Actually, their head coach, namely when drake came over, Fan Xi reached out and shook his hand.

We need to keep "drake" as is (maybe capitalized). Translation: On the contrary, their head coach, namely drake, when he came over, Fan Xi stretched out his hand and shook his.

Gong Ya has been doing pretty well lately, winning many awards in the hip-hop scene and releasing albums nonstop; he's no longer the little brother behind Lil Wayne.

Gong Ya is still a minor shareholder of the Meng Long Dui, belonging to the category of excelling both in literature and sports.

He asked Fan Xi: "Is there a chance to come to Canada next season? If Duolunduo draws your signing slot, will you come?"

Gong Ya is still a minor shareholder of the Meng Long Dui, belonging to the category of excelling both in literature and sports.

Fan Xi replied: "No."

He refused very decisively.

Fan Xi said: 'No.'

Translation: Fan Xi said: "No."

This place is too cold, almost like exile.

Translation: The refusal was very straightforward.

He left Gong Ya completely at a loss for how to respond.

Translation: This place is too cold, almost like exile.

At Fan Xi's current level, he doesn't need to hide anything when talking to anyone, even someone as famous in entertainment as Gong Ya.

Translation: Frankly speaking, it left Gong Ya not knowing how to respond.

Gong Ya has to ask for an autograph when he sees Fan Xi.

Translation: Given Fan Xi's current standing, he doesn't need to hide anything when speaking to anyone, even someone as famous in the entertainment industry as Gong Ya.

After all, Fan Xi is the contemporary goat.

Translation: Whenever Gong Ya sees Fan Xi, he must ask for an autograph.

Fan Xi participated in the Three‑Point Shot contest.

Translation: After all, Fan Xi is the contemporary goat.

…

Translation: … (ellipsis). We need to output exactly "…". Probably just three dots.

And he even won the championship.

Although he didn't rush into the locker room shouting, "Are you ready for second place?" he was close enough.

Nowadays the NBA favors a technical style; more stars take part in the Three‑Point Shot contest and the skills contest than in the slam‑dunk contest.

Translation: And he also won the championship.

The slam‑dunk contest has instead become a hangout for second‑tier players.

Translation: Although he didn't rush into the locker room shouting: "Are you guys ready to take second place?"

I have to say, trends are a truly magical thing.

Translation: But it's pretty much the same.

Ke Lai Tang Pu Sen, Si Di Fen Ku Li, De Wen Bu Ke, JJ Lei Di Ke, James Ha Dun, Kai Li Luo Rui, and Fan Xi.

Nowadays the NBA favors a technical style; more stars participate in the Three-Point Shot contest and the skills contest than in the slam dunk contest.

The slam dunk contest has instead become a place for second-rate players to mingle.

Translation: Conversely, the slam dunk contest has become a hangout for second-tier players.

It must be said, trends are truly something magical.

Translation: One has to say, trends are truly something magical.

Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, JJ Redick, James Harden, Kyle Lowry, and Fan Xi.

We need to transliterate each name:

Ke Lai Tang Pu Sen

Si Di Fen Ku Li

De Wen Bu Ke

JJ Lei Di Ke

James Ha Dun

Kai Li Luo Rui

and Fan Xi

Thus translation: Ke Lai Tang Pu Sen, Si Di Fen Ku Li, De Wen Bu Ke, JJ Lei Di Ke, James Ha Dun, Kai Li Luo Rui, and Fan Xi.

This competition attracted a lot of attention.

Translation: This contest attracted great attention.

Fan Xi was the first to take the floor.

Translation: Fan Xi was the first to go on stage.

Before stepping onto the court, he gave a media interview and said: "I have two reasons for joining this contest; I can't reveal the first. The second is: how can people accept a basketball Goat who can't shoot three‑pointers and has never won a Three‑Point Shot championship?"

Fan Xi's remark is equivalent to hanging up and whipping the corpse of Jordan, who once entered the Three‑Point Shot contest and was pointed at.

He then drew his blade and scored 27 points.

Fan Xi's remark is equivalent to hanging up and whipping the corpse of Qiao Dan, who once participated in the Three-Point Shot contest and was pointed at.

Fan Xi's remark is equivalent to hanging up and whipping the corpse of Qiao Dan, who once participated in the Three-Point Shot contest and was pointed at.

Total score: 30 points.

Translation: Then, he swung and scored 27 points.

He put huge pressure on the competitors behind him.

Translation: Total score 30 points.

Because after the first round, four contestants must be eliminated.

Translation: He brought enormous pressure to the competitors behind him.

Fan Xi's 27 points represent a solid advance.

Translation: Because after the first round, four players need to be eliminated.

The other six can only compete for the remaining two spots.

Translation: Fan Xi's 27 points represent steady advancement.

Kai Li Luo Rui went second, scoring 9 points; his performance was like a rookie's first encounter with a woman—impatient, rapid, quick ejaculation, unable to aim the hole accurately.

Translation: The other six people can only compete for the remaining two spots.

He earned the first elimination ranking amid the home crowd's cheers.

Then came James Ha Dun, scoring 20 points; he made more floaters.

Subsequently, Lei Di Ke also scored 20 points, making one more basket than Ha Dun.

The pressure then shifted to the two Golden State Brothers.

Translation: He obtained a good ranking as the first eliminated to the cheers of the home crowd.

Ku Li indeed has strong mental toughness; he scored 21 points, earning the second qualifying spot.

Tang Pu Sen was even more accurate; he actually scored 25 points.

Thus it became Fan Xi versus the Splash Brothers.

The pressure then fell onto the two Golden State Brothers.

The pressure then fell on the two Golden State brothers.

Ku Li indeed has strong mental fortitude, scoring 21 points and earning the second qualifying spot.

Tang Pu Sen was even more accurate; he actually scored 25 points.

Thus it became Fan Xi versus the Splash Brothers.

Thompson is more accurate; he actually scored 25 points.

And he saved his best for last.

Thus, it becomes Fan Xi versus the Splash Brothers.

Ku Li was even more precise in the second round, scoring 25 points.

And he made his final appearance.

Translation: Moreover, he performed last.

Curry was even more precise in the second round, scoring 25 points.

Translation: Ku Li in the second round became even more accurate, scoring 25 points.

Then came Tang Pu Sen, Tang Pu Sen scored 27 points.

After he made the final money ball, he raised both hands, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

The Splash Brothers smiled and looked at Fan Xi, feeling they had victory in the bag.

After all, 27 points. How could they catch up?

Before shooting, Fan Xi still grabbed the microphone and shouted to the fans: "Please stay quiet now; after I make them all, please give me one minute of applause."

So fierce!

Durant on the sidelines got a close-up, his expression twisted… Fan Xi's words really left him no way out.

Then Fan Xi entered.

Swish!

Swish! Swish!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Every shot was perfect.

Moreover, they were quick and accurate, each ball's arc seeming as if calculated by a precision machine.

Soon it was the final money ball.

Fan Xi quickly released the shot, then spread his arms in anticipation.

Swish!

The ball swished through the net.

Perfect score!

Fan Xi again showed off with a perfect score.

The Splash Brothers felt helpless, looking at Fan Xi as if gazing up at a towering mountain.

What else could they say?

Durant rushed over and knelt on the sideline, truly giving Fan Xi a big gift.

These foreigners are uninhibited; they lack the Chinese notion of kneeling to heaven, earth, and parents. Anything that can conquer them, they'll kneel for.

Actually, Isaiah Thomas and his crew on the sidelines were also doing a deep bow, including Kenny Smith, who even took off his headphones to bow to Fan Xi.

Fan Xi raised both hands; he said what he'd do and did it—he was basically a god.

When a reporter approached, Fan Xi took the microphone and said to the camera: "Troy, if you want to play ball, be as accurate as I am. Hundred percent! Practice hard! Hear me?"

This was a father's shout to his son.

Fan Xi wanted to use his perfect accuracy to set an example for his son, encouraging him to keep improving—so he wouldn't blame bad genetics if he missed later.

But the media obviously didn't care who Troy was; they cared more about what Fan Xi had said earlier.

This was Fan Xi's first direct attack on Jordan.

Jordan's three-point contest back then was purely a joke.

Fan Xi just came out with a perfect score, no warning.

Comparing the two.

Danzi couldn't lift his head.

"Jie Ke, did you get tonight's score to challenge Michael Jordan? Do you want to prove you've completely surpassed him, including three‑point shooting?" the reporter asked Fan Xi.

"I don't need to prove anything anymore. It's just a simple little game."

Fan Xi calmly said: "Don't always try to make a big story; Michael will be upset."

The reporter was speechless: "You've made Jordan upset enough over the years? You've won five straight championships—what does he think?"

Jordan was actually there, but he didn't enter the arena. When he learned Fan Xi would join the three‑point contest, he avoided it.

He didn't even show up for the slam‑dunk contest he was supposed to attend, since he was a judge.

What to do?

The organizers could only invite Fan Xi.

The former GOAT isn't here; the current GOAT will do.

Fan Xi took a seat on the judges' bench, looking at Vince Carter, Richardson, Kobe Bryant, and the Glider beside him.

He felt a bit awkward.

These are all former scoring champions, and I'm just an amateur—why am I joining this fun?

This was purely a moment of soft‑heartedness, digging a pit for myself to jump into.

Sure enough, before the slam‑dunk contest began, the reporter gave Fan Xi a trap: "Jie Ke, do you plan to enter the slam‑dunk contest? Michael Jordan once won the dunk title; if you don't surpass him here, the GOAT won't be complete."

What's incomplete?

What a ruthless remark.

Fan Xi was furious then; Kobe beside him said: "Jie Ke is preparing to enter the slam‑dunk contest at next year's All‑Star Weekend; he's already ready."

What does this have to do with that?

Who would set me up like this?

Saying someone who wakes up earlier than a chicken isn't me—it's Jokić; go trap Jokić instead.

But the crowd had already cheered, and Fan Xi was stuck, riding a tiger he couldn't dismount.

He had to say: "Yes. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, and Stephen Curry have already agreed with me; let's all enter the slam‑dunk contest next year!"

Boom!

As soon as Fan Xi said that, the whole arena exploded.

The sound wave from over twenty thousand people was a cacophony of cracks.

The camera quickly caught the expressions of James, Rosa, Durant, Westbrook, and Curry sitting in the arena; they were all surprised: "This could also trap me?"

They were all bewildered.

Only Ku Li was very excited, he even had an eager-to-try expression. After all, his heart for dunking was already known to everyone.

Reporter also quickly ran over and confirmed with James: "Le Bu Lang, have you really decided to join the slam dunk contest? After so many years, are you finally willing to come out?"

James was put on the fire.

But, thinking that Fan Xi also wanted to participate, this might be his only chance to defeat Fan Xi.

He said: "Yes, if Jie Ke participates, I will participate."

Boom!

Once James confirmed, the atmosphere at the scene was ignited.

Finally, the history of the slam dunk contest lacking superstars over the years was completely rewritten. Fan Xi and James decided to participate in next year's slam dunk contest, instantly stealing the spotlight from this year's contestants.

Subsequently, Du Lan Te, Wei Si Bu Lu Ke, Rosa, and Ku Li also confirmed.

This amounts to the top five of the NBA all coming.

Those not named by Fan Xi lacked sufficient prestige.

Afterwards, the slam dunk contest began.

After Fan Xi's antics, everyone's mood flew to next year.

But, it must be said that this year's slam dunk contest was still very exciting.

Zha Ke La Wen and A Lun Ge Deng put on a peak showdown, ultimately Zha Ke La Wen had the last laugh and won the slam dunk contest championship.

After winning the championship, this guy was still quite humorous. He asked: "Can my dunk king trophy this year serve as a ticket for next year's slam dunk contest?"

With so many superstars participating next year, as a dunker, how could he not want to participate?

But, it's estimated he won't be able to participate.

Because that is an internal war among superstars; superstars can have wins and losses against each other, but… you, an ordinary All-Star, even if you get selected, just want to ride the hype—Fan Xi could agree, but James would definitely not.

Otherwise, why wouldn't he have participated all these years?

Isn't it just because he thinks others aren't of sufficient stature?

On the second day of the All-Star weekend, Fan Xi grabbed the spotlight, becoming the headline of all basketball news that night.

But on the last day of the All-Star weekend, Fan Xi announced he would not seek the spotlight today.

He wanted to give Kobe Bryant a chance to shine.

Kobe Bryant, a superstar about to retire, still deserves this prestige.

When Fan Xi proposed letting Kobe Bryant walk away with an All-Star MVP trophy in glory, everyone agreed.

After all, given Kobe Bryant and the Lakers' current situation, he could only take the All-Star MVP trophy as his final career award.

However, Kobe Bryant still modestly declined.

He worried someone would cause trouble.

Just like when Qiao Dan in the 2003 All-Star Game's final dance, wasn't it ruined by him and those guys like Ma Bu Li?

Many Jordan fans still hold a grudge to this day, feeling that Kobe Bryant and his ilk shouldn't ruin the god's final performance.

But Fan Xi assured him: "You will definitely get the MVP; don't overthink it; if there's a problem, Du Lan Te will have your back."

Du Lao Er never expected to also take the blame at the All-Star.

But this is what the boss asked him to carry; if he doesn't, he still has to.

And he has to carry it happily.

The game came soon.

Fan Xi, Ku Li, Kobe Bryant, Du Lan Te, Yue Ji Qi started.

Up against the Eastern: Rosa, Luo Rui, James, Baoluo Qiao Zhi, Kaamelong Andongni.

Yue Ji Qi easily won the tip-off against Andongni.

After halftime, Fan Xi passed the ball to Kobe Bryant; Kobe Bryant had a wide-open shot, he shot easily...... Bang!

Clank, Yue Ji Qi grabbed the rebound, passed to Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant shot again...... Bang!

Clank.

Du Lan Te grabbed the rebound, passed to Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant shot again...... Bang!

Clank.

Fan Xi grabbed the rebound, passed to Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant laid up...... Bang!

Clank.

Ku Li rushed in, grabbed the ball, and forcibly completed a putback dunk.

Boom!

This play maximized the comedic effect.

"You're basically the essence of clanking, Kobe." Fan Xi said to the somewhat embarrassed Kobe amidst the laughter of the crowd: "Who would have thought your final performance on the All-Star stage would be clanking?"

Kobe laughed and got ready to hit Fan Xi.

Fan Xi hurriedly ran, you chase me, I chase you.

The atmosphere was great.

Only Ku Li was vigorous and high-spirited.

"I am the first person preparing for next year's slam dunk contest." Ku Li said to Du Lan Te.

Du Lan Te patted his head: "Don't kid around, Jie Ke was just saying it offhand; you and I won't get a chance in the slam dunk contest."

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