Basketball miracles

Chapter 64 [I Want to Write a Song for Him]

The Lakers defeated the Kansas City Kings 139-101 at home.

Scoring over 130 points in regulation time has become the norm for the Lakers this season, and the team's average points per game may break historical records.

The last time the two teams faced off, the Kings' head coach was Jack McKinney, but now they have a different coach.

McKinney briefly coached the Lakers in the 1979-80 season and won the Coach of the Year award with the Pacers in 1981. He succeeded too early; Pat Riley hadn't even become a head coach yet.

Unfortunately, his coaching career peaked early on, but has been declining ever since. This season, he was fired after a 1-8 start as head coach of the Sacramento Kings, becoming the fastest head coach to be sacked in the league.

After Phil Johnson became the Kings' head coach, the team's record improved slightly, but they were still a weak team.

The Lakers took a large lead at halftime, and seven players on the team eventually scored in double figures.

Magic Johnson was on fire today, taking more shots and scoring 31 points and 12 assists. Most of his points came from pick-and-rolls with Xiao Tu, including pull-up jumpers and a three-pointer.

After the game, a reporter interviewed Xiao Tu and asked him what he thought of Chamberlain's comments.
Xiao Tu said, "Chamberlain was a great player who won two championships in his career. As one of the founders of the NBA, I will humbly accept whatever evaluation he gives me. He is a role model who won a championship with the Lakers."

The reporter asked, "Are you confident you can win the championship with the Lakers?"

Xiao Tu smiled and said, "Yes, and not just two championships. Please wait and see. I am happy to be compared with superstar centers, even though I don't play center."

Xiao Tu's words are easy to interpret; they convey both humility and confidence.

I respect my predecessors because Wilt Chamberlain had two championships, one of which was with the Lakers. I will bring more than two championships to the Lakers in the future, and I will surpass Chamberlain.

Is it difficult for me to surpass Chamberlain? Yes, but not by much, because he only has two championships.

Chamberlain's stats are indeed explosive, but he achieved those stats mainly by dominating weaker opponents, plus he's arguably the most selfish player in history. Xiao Tu believes his future stats won't be bad either, and will be even more impressive.

Xiao Tu didn't mock Chamberlain. Sometimes, if you want to provoke someone, telling everyone the truth is enough.

He believed Chamberlain would feel uncomfortable after seeing the news. This is a classic case of "the emperor's new clothes"—his peak performance with a superteam only resulted in two championships, and there's no excuse for that.

In a parallel universe, the Lakers, even without Xiao Tu, could win championships in 1985, 1987, and 1988. He was absolutely confident of surpassing Chamberlain's championship count in the 80s, with the goal of leading the Lakers to establish a dynasty.

Xiao Tu dares to make bold claims, but he's definitely not the one who'll be proven wrong in the future; his achievements will speak for themselves.

The best part is that as long as Xiao Tu plays well, Chamberlain will definitely meet his needs and actively cooperate in the hype.

Xiao Tu felt that Chamberlain was petty and could never stand to see others succeed. In the parallel world, this guy also fiercely criticized Jordan, stating that people shouldn't use the number of championships to measure a person's greatness, and that Jordan didn't play for championships or empty fame. He also stated that data doesn't lie and can truly reflect a player's real ability.

This guy only uses examples that are inferior to himself. He seems to be praising others, but he's actually praising himself. He's a complete clown.

At that time, Jordan had already won four championships and eight scoring titles, but Chamberlain still firmly believed that Jordan would dominate the 60s.

Chamberlain was never satisfied with a one-on-one match unless he had faced the opponent directly. Those who dominated him during his era relied on their teammates; he still won in a one-on-one. His stats dropped after he teamed up with other players because he was less interested in scoring and wanted to do something else.

That day, Madonna returned to Los Angeles, and Xiao Tu drove to her house to stay after the game.

A little farewell is better than a wedding.

The two were chatting in bed. Madonna was excited because she had finalized her first solo tour in New York.

"I'm going to hold an 80-day Virgin Tour, spanning ten states across the United States. If it succeeds, I'll be a huge star, not much less famous than Michael Jackson."

During this period, concert tours were a novelty, and only the most popular big-name singers could pull them off. Those who weren't famous enough couldn't even guarantee attendance for a single show in a major city, let alone tour, and would lose money.

Madonna has taken a significant step towards becoming a superstar, achieving success in the United States, and can now consider embarking on a world tour.

"Congratulations," Xiao Tu said calmly.

"Why aren't you surprised at all? Do you know how much money I'll make on this trip?" "What's so surprising? I knew you were going to be a star, and this concert was bound to be a huge success. In the music scene, MJ is the male icon, and you are the female icon. In a few years, you'll become a cultural icon in America." Even though Xiao Tu didn't listen to Madonna's songs, he knew how famous she would become in the future.

The things Xiao Tu said to her today will all become reality in the future, without needing the help of a time traveler.

In a parallel world, Madonna is still touring the world in her sixties, and she's even made entertainment news for her energetic singing and dancing, plus kicking Eason Chan's butt. Xiao Tu knew she was a restless person, so he wasn't surprised at all.

Madonna's eyes shone. "A cultural icon? Am I that great in your eyes? Hearing you say that gives me even more confidence that the tour will be a success."

"Domestic is your home turf, you're sure to succeed, so don't put any pressure on yourself. I think as long as you come out and sing, even if you're wearing pajamas, your fans will love you. For slow songs, just start the song and raise your hand so your fans can sing along."

As he spoke, Xiao Tu even gestured to demonstrate.

This kind of thing won't be rare in the future. There are already many people in China who like to spend 500 yuan to go to Wu Bai's concert and sing Wu Bai's songs for him. They're really a bunch of idiots.

Whether a song is good or not is not important; what matters is the cohesion of the fans. When F4 from Taiwan first became popular, their concerts were packed despite their terrible voices.

"Hehehe, that's a great suggestion!" Madonna laughed heartily. "With me being so amazing, don't you feel pressured?"

"What pressure could I possibly have? I'll be a cultural icon in the future, the greatest player in NBA history, a superstar who will take the NBA to the international stage." Xiao Tu paused for a moment, then laughed, "We really can't keep a low profile. Some things are just destined."

Others envision the future, but Xiao Tu reveals its future. Therefore, his confidence is extraordinary, unmatched by anyone else.

Madonna's heart was pounding; she loved Xiao Tu's confident demeanor.

Oh dear, what should I do? I suddenly have the urge to write a song for him.

I've had a burst of inspiration! I'll write about his zodiac sign.

You're a Capricorn at the end of December. You're a Capricorn at the beginning of January. If our meeting was an accident...

No, the lyrics are too childish and don't rhyme. I'll write a song on a different theme instead.

Madonna felt that only a man like Xiao Tu was worthy of her and could go the distance with her.

She initially liked Xiao Tu simply because of his image, but after getting to know him, she discovered he was even more outstanding than she had imagined. He was still young, yet possessed the charm of a mature man; not only was he physically strong, but he was also humorous and witty, better than any male star in the music industry.

Madonna leaned against Xiao Tu's chest and said, "The concert is scheduled to start in April. I'll be very busy during this time and need to make the most of my practice time. I might not have much time to see you, and I won't be able to watch you play basketball in person. You don't mind, do you?"

"Of course I don't mind. You were born to be a star, you belong to the stage and your fans. If you stayed home every day and dated, then you wouldn't be yourself. I also often fly to away games, so we can get together when it's convenient during holidays."

"It's so good to have met you. No one is more suitable for me than you." Madonna kissed him.

Madonna has always been in a rebellious phase, and what she can't stand most is being controlled by others. If a man is very controlling, it makes her uncomfortable.

Xiao Tu never thought about controlling or changing Madonna; he let things take their natural course. Deep down, he was a rebellious person who didn't like to overthink things in life.

Their way of getting along is great; they don't put any pressure on each other. They all have a lot of fun together, and everything is very relaxed.

Although they don't know each other's jobs, they are both very successful in their respective fields, and being together provides them with a constant stream of exposure, which is quite enjoyable.

In the future, Madonna will publicly express her feelings: "The biggest cake should belong to me, and the most beautiful flowers should belong to me. I don't just need ordinary attention, I need everyone to be watching me."

Xiao Tu had similar thoughts, but he wouldn't say it outright.

Xiao Tu thought for a moment and smiled, "Don't be so absolute. There are advantages to watching the game live. Maybe you can arrange your concert dates according to the NBA playoff schedule. For example, if the Lakers play at home in the Finals, your appearance and singing a song will definitely get you a lot of exposure. It's a win-win situation."

“That makes sense. I will discuss it with them.”

(End of this chapter)