[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-nba-the-gentle-thug-under-the-heavenly-emperor-s":3,"chapter-nba-the-gentle-thug-under-the-heavenly-emperor-s-nba-the-gentle-thug-under-the-heavenly-emperor-s-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","NBA: The Refined Thug with the Heavenly Emperor's Eye",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":18,"prevChapterSlug":18,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":19},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":12,"translator":16,"content_hash":17},2185023,3754,"Chapter 1: Starting with a Pair of Emperor's Eyes!","nba-the-gentle-thug-under-the-heavenly-emperor-s-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>\"Su Yan, a native of Longguo, stands 198 centimeters tall and weighs 110 kilograms; his 100-meter dash time is 12.8 seconds, his standing vertical leap is 69 centimeters, his maximum vertical leap is 85 centimeters, and his wingspan is 208 centimeters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ball-handling skills are ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In training shots, his percentages for mid-range jumpers and three-pointers are both mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No... with such average talent, why sign this rookie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he is a cheap undrafted free agent, this combine report does not justify the Bulls offering him a ten-day contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is entirely unnecessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the general manager's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scott Skiles, the Bulls' head coach, read Su Yan's combine report and found it inconceivable that General Manager John Paxson had signed Su Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John Paxson smiled, dismissive. \"Scott, do not rush to judge; continue reading the combine report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have not finished it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scott Skiles: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With combine data like this, is there any need to keep reading?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet seeing Manager Paxson's calm and composed demeanor, Skiles frowned slightly, then... continued reading Su Yan's combine report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Key highlight: Su Yan's bench press is 244 kilograms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the moment he finished reading that sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles widened his eyes, plunged into shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does a 244-kilogram bench press signify?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mailman\" Karl Malone, the power forward renowned for his iron elbows and possessing strength to an astonishing extreme, holds the NBA's recorded record for the strongest bench press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now... Su Yan's bench press is 244 kilograms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crucially, Su Yan is merely a shooting guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a guard to possess an NBA-record bench press strength surpassing that of \"The Mailman\" Karl Malone sounds like fake news, akin to a tale from the Arabian Nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bench press... it must be fake?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles bulged his eyes and blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Paxson smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found the astonishment displayed on Skiles' face not surprising in the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paxson cleared his throat lightly, hurriedly managing his expression to ease the awkwardness of having just criticized Su Yan, then attempted to critique again, \"Although his strength is impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a brute with no skill, possessing only strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I imagine... he might not survive on the NBA stage either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles crossed his arms, a faint smile playing on his lips; he listened quietly until Paxson finished, then slightly lifted his chin and said unhurriedly, \"Keep reading!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is more?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paxson's inner shock deepened; immediately, his gaze fell once again upon Su Yan's combine report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special note: During the team one-on-one session... Su Yan dominated the entire Bulls roster on both offense and defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is this possible!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles nearly screamed it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His composure collapsed once again, completely shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, an undrafted rookie, a rookie whose talent and skills are as ordinary as can be—on what grounds could he possibly demolish everyone on the team?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes no sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles simply could not understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Bulls had finished last in the Eastern Conference for four consecutive years and failed to reach the playoffs for five straight years since Michael Jordan retired after his second three-peat in 1998.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current roster still included Jamal Crawford, whose playing style was flashy and who possessed strong one-on-one abilities, and Eddy Curry, who showed promise of becoming the next \"Shark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirk Hinrich, this year's seventh overall pick, seemingly also possessed the capability and qualification to teach a lesson to the undrafted rookie Su Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scottie Pippen, in his retirement year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the team's spiritual leader, even if acting merely as a big brother, dealing with a rookie who possessed only strength but lacked skill and other talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore... the claim that Su Yan dominated every Bulls player on both ends of the floor during the team one-on-one session sounded utterly absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles could not believe it, did not want to believe it, and was unable to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew... the combine report did not lie; that was why his jaw had dropped, and why he had fallen into a tremor of shock as if witnessing a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did Su Yan achieve this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst his shock, Skiles' face was filled with utter confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Paxson laughed heartily, then shook his head, \"I'm not clear either; his style of play is bizarre, and I'm certain the players didn't go easy on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as an undrafted rookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such terrifying strength, such bizarre yet genuinely impressive offensive and defensive prowess, is undoubtedly a treasure found for our Bulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how high Su Yan's ceiling is either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... regarding the upcoming Summer League, I am filled with imagination and anticipation for Su Yan's performance in actual games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This anticipation even surpasses that for the 'Chosen One,' this year's number one draft pick LeBron James, in his Summer League debut!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skiles twitched the corners of his mouth fiercely, then burst into laughter, \"I can't wait to see how Su Yan's physique and skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>actually manage to produce a level of play that demolishes the entire team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the question arises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is Su Yan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why was he able to demolish the entire Bulls roster!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Yan, a freshman at Magic University, was a new student in the Seventh College's School of Surveying and Mapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a dunk that shattered the backboard—an act of \"glory\" announced across the entire school—he successfully made the college team and competed in the \"Freshman Cup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By his own strength, with an overwhelming force that crushed everything in its path, he led the team to win the \"Freshman Cup Championship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brilliance at the \"Freshman Cup\" earned Su Yan the \"right to choose his own partner\" for all four years of university, propelling him toward the \"peak of campus life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unexpected change occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tripped and fell flat on level ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan had transmigrated, arriving on Blue Star in a parallel world, landing in the magnificent year of 2003 that birthed the \"Platinum Generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not just transmigration; his height changed from his original 183 centimeters to 198 centimeters, and he bound himself to the \"Basketball God System.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the newbie gift pack, he obtained: [Power of Steel] and [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Power of Steel]: This caused Su Yan's strength to surge, allowing him to bench press a record-breaking 244 kilograms for the NBA, but... this was not his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eye of the Heavenly Emperor]: One of the abilities possessed by Seijuro Akashi, the captain and one of the \"Generation of Miracles\" from the fantasy basketball anime \"Kuroko's Basketball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see every single move of his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foot placement, acceleration, jumping, muscle contraction, and more; every offensive and defensive action of his opponent was as clear to him as if watching in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could immediately make judgments and decisions in the first instant, thereby nullifying his opponent's offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Su Yan had only unlocked 80% of the dynamic vision of the [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor], but since this was an ability from fantasy basketball, its presence in reality was already overwhelmingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pure dimensional strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with such mediocre talent, Su Yan could still single-handedly blast through the Bulls, a team lacking the \"God of Basketball,\" Jordan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he tried out for the Bulls was due to the system's designation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last year, Jordan played his final season with the Wizards; this year, Su Yan would become a member of the Bulls, eventually growing into the \"best active player\" and even the \"greatest player in history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same height, the same position, the same team, the same greatness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan replacing Jordan, surpassing Jordan, and ascending to the position of \"greatest player in history\" perfectly aligned with the original intention of the \"Basketball God System.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system issued its first main quest: [Win Rookie of the Week once. Reward: [Basic · Mid-Range Toss].]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Su Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just transmigrated, he obviously found it somewhat difficult to adapt and accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had just been walking toward the peak of campus life at Capital University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once the system appeared, seeing the bulging veins on his arms, feeling the power filling his body to the extreme, and experiencing the terrifying dynamic vision of the [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor]...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan instantly felt comfortable, his eyes burning with intense fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was full of anticipation for competing alongside the \"2003 Platinum Generation,\" for surpassing future superstars like LeBron, Wei De, and Bosh, and for being the first to ascend to the pinnacle of the NBA!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when he transmigrated, the draft was already underway, leaving him no chance to display his talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore... even with the system's help enabling him to register for the draft, his mediocre talent left him ignored by all, forcing him to become an undrafted free agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan went to the Bulls to try out as an undrafted player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to the physical test report that shocked Skiles and Paxson, as well as the magnificent record of dominating the entire Bulls roster on both offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On June 27, the \"2003 Platinum Generation\" draft was held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On July 1, the trading market opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On July 5, Su Yan successfully completed his tryout with the Bulls and signed a 10-day short-term contract, scheduled to compete in the Boston Summer League three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>July 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan arrived at the arena to conduct some simple training drills with his teammates who were about to compete in the Summer League, making further preparations for the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Summer League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a basketball league with a level lower than the NBA and NCAA, but higher than the Development League and the CBA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players competing here were generally first-year rookies, as well as... undrafted players and benchwarmers whose contracts were nearing expiration but who had yet to prove their strength in the NBA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For rookies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-draft picks could adapt early to games with an NBA atmosphere, put up stats and dominance, and boost their popularity in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-draft picks could use the Summer League stage to deliver equally eye-catching performances, ensuring that when they entered the NBA...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would gain the team's attention and secure a greater tactical role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For undrafted players and benchwarmers whose contracts were nearing expiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Summer League stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might be their last chance to return to the NBA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By seizing the opportunity and delivering strong performances, they could better secure their next NBA contract, or even... earn a spot to play in the NBA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players participating in the Summer League were basically those on the fringe of the NBA; they possessed certain talent and strength, and they would play with their lives on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, with the elevated level of play, the excitement of the games would not be lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The addition of hot rookies like LeBron, Anthony, and Wei De has made this year's Summer League even more popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blank NBA off-season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many fans still focus their attention on the Summer League stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su, tomorrow is your first time playing in the Summer League, a high-level tournament second only to the NBA and NCAA. Will you be a little nervous?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teammate Crawford asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pippen threw an arm around Su Yan, laughing loudly, \"This kid blew us all away; is a second-rate Summer League anything to worry about?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan can just play around casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eddie Luo Binxun, a small forward and reserve player slated for the Summer League, could only shake his head with a wry smile, thinking... I'm still counting on the Summer League to raise my salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you tell me it's second-rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's too much; that's going too far!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirk Hinrich, this year's seventh overall pick and a guard, nodded with a smile, \"Su will make a stunning debut on the Summer League stage...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look in his eyes as he gazed at Su Yan was full of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his draft position was far higher than Su Yan's, having witnessed with his own eyes Su Yan blow out every single teammate, including himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinrich had to admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undrafted Su Yan possessed absolute basketball prowess that surpassed his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, there was not a shred of contempt; on the contrary... Su Yan's easygoing and unpretentious nature left an even better impression on people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yan smiled, \"I will still be a little nervous, after all, the Summer League is full of hot rookies and NBA players.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It still needs to be taken seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su is so humble,\" Crawford laughed, \"when clearly none of us are his match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too low-key!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pippen shook his head, smiling, \"Even a seventh overall pick like Hinrich got blown out; how many of this year's rookies can possibly be Su's match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinrich: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Brother Pippen, do you have any manners?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2182,"2026-06-17T03:21:09.761Z","Qwen3.5 397B","f27113e0109b669d4763630b244b787cbc6c01d4237bb1ff484e88ba2f67e82a",null,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnba-the-gentle-thug-under-the-heavenly-emperor-s-cover.jpg"]