NBA: You said you would give up, and now you’ve won three consecutive championships?

Li Feng was too lazy to ask the reason and took another deep puff of cigarette.

[Congratulations to the host. Smoking is harmful to the body. Lung capacity +1, aerobic endurance +1, virility +1.]

He ignored the mechanical sound in his ears and put out his cigarette on the 'No Smoking' sign.

Then he turned his head and said lightly:

"Coach, do you know why Xiaguo basketball still hasn't developed after all these years?"

Gong Luming raised his head, his eyes slightly dazed, as if he was quietly waiting for Li Feng to give the answer.

But Li Feng just stood up and smiled at him.

He shrugged easily and said, "Sorry, I don't know either."

After saying that, Li Feng put his backpack on his shoulder and pushed open the door of the locker room.

Before leaving, Li Feng suddenly turned around and said to the coach:

"By the way, coach, let's make a bet."

"Hmm?" Gong Luming looked up in surprise, not knowing why they suddenly talked about this. "Go ahead."

"How about we guess whether they will invite me back in person in the end?"

Li Feng's expression was calm, as if he was stating a fact that was about to happen, without a trace of emotion between his brows.

Hearing this, Gong Luming could only smile bitterly.

How could that group of people bow to a player so easily?

No matter how strong you are, you are just a player, a player who will always be controlled by them, an insignificant pawn. How can you expect them to lower themselves to beg you?

Gong Luming knew that Li Feng would feel uncomfortable for a while, but what could he do? Change? It was easier said than done.

Li Feng's idea is just like a gnat trying to shake a tree, and is unrealistic.

But looking at Li Feng's expression that seemed to be full of confidence, Gong Luming could only say helplessly:

"If that day ever comes, I'll set up a table for you myself."

"It's a word."

Li Feng pushed the door open and walked out as if nothing had happened.

Gong Luming looked at the back and then sighed deeply.

At this time, Yi Jianlian suddenly pushed the door open from outside, but did not go in. He just leaned against the wall at the door.

"Did you hear everything?" Gong Luming spoke first.

Yi Jianlian remained silent as usual and nodded.

"Why don't you let Li Feng play?"

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind." Gong Luming said lightly.

Yi Jianlian turned his head and curled his lips in frustration and dissatisfaction.

"Is there anyone who doesn't want to see Xia Guo's good results?"

"I do." Gong Luming said, "But not in this way, this way of personal heroism."

"Nonsense!" Yi Jianlian growled, as if he was upset for Li Fengming.

Although Gong Luming did not want to excuse the decision of some people, he said helplessly:

"Li Feng's individual performance is fine, but they need to win. If they don't, public opinion will force the men's basketball team to conduct self-examination... The existing mountain will collapse, which will affect the interests of many people. Moreover, the fact that Li Feng forced to leave the CBA back then already made many people unhappy... We can't change anything."

A trace of anger surged in Yi Jianlian's heart, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know what to say.

Could it be that Li Feng, the biggest contributor to this game, was going to be benched by the team like this!?

He just shook his head, and then said in a disappointed tone:

"We had a chance to beat the Americans."

The moment Yi Jianlian pushed the door open, he ran into everyone returning to the locker room.

"Brother! Wanna celebrate tonight?"

"Where is Li Feng? If he's okay, let's all go together."

"Yeah, let's go!"

Everyone was talking at once, but Yi Jianlian just turned his head and said coldly with great dignity:

"What are you celebrating? Did you win? How many points did we lose to the US before Li Feng came along? How come such a small achievement makes you so happy?"

"Losing to the United States is an honor, right? Now that Li Feng is gone, who will this men's basketball team rely on? Who else do you want to lose to?"

Seeing the eldest brother lose his temper, everyone instantly wilted like eggplants hit by frost.

Everyone stood there at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Yi Jianlian glanced at them, then slammed the door and left, leaving everyone confused.

After a moment, Guo Ailun said helplessly:

"I was thinking, what's it got to do with me?"

Gong Luming was actually more disappointed than anyone else, but as the head coach, he couldn't get angry.

He waved his hands at the crowd:

"Let's go home and have a good rest today and prepare for the next game against France."

"Coach, how is Li Feng?" Ding Yanyuhang suddenly asked.

"Li Feng is fine, don't worry, but he won't be participating in the next game."

After Gong Luming said this, everyone was silent for a moment.

But instead of asking too many questions, he was inspired to fight.

Now that Li Feng is away, they have to carry the banner of the Xia men's basketball team!

They must not let the fans down!!

Li Feng set a good example for everyone, and they wanted to keep this momentum going.

……

After the game, the front-page headlines of major media outlets were not about the US team's first victory.

Instead, reports about the defeated Xia Guo team occupied the homepages of major mainstream media.

Before this, no one would have thought that the Xia men's basketball team without 'Yao' could fight the American team led by Durant for three quarters without losing!

It's like a dream, an incredible dream!

In newspapers and media, there is endless praise for 'Li Feng', the Xia player who created miracles!

Several mainstream media outlets even directly called him the "Asian Magician".

He scored 29 points, 11 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks in three quarters, which are extremely excellent statistics, while also achieving both production and efficiency!

After the game, even the outspoken Cousins ​​praised the performance of Li Feng and the Xia Guo men's basketball team:

"They are in a completely different state from the previous friendly match. They are a very strong team and a respectable opponent."

"Honestly, they really showed their tenacity, especially Li Feng... I had never heard of his name before, but after this game, I swear I will never forget this name. I hope his injury is not serious, and I am looking forward to playing against him in the NBA."

It is indeed extremely difficult to receive such sincere praise from Cousins, who was once known as the best center in the NBA, rather than just polite words.

In domestic forums, the evaluation of Li Feng also reached its peak.

【Lone Hero】

【Avatar】

【Light of the Future】

【Iron-blooded tough guy】

……

Especially in matters concerning national honor, the fans' beautiful fantasies about heroes were reflected in Li Feng at this moment.

This game has also become popular on major forums on the Internet.

Many fans who have been following NBA games have long known Li Feng, the "hot topic figure".

The fake Laker who was singled out by Kobe for not training won the summer league championship, beating this year's No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons and No. 3 draft pick Jaylen Brown, and by the way, stole the limelight from No. 2 pick Ingram.

To this day, they are still undefeated in three quarters against the US team in international competitions!

In the "City of Freedom" where personal heroism is extremely valued, the discussion about Li Feng is even as heated as in China!

For a while, even Scarlett, who had once refused Du Xiaoshuai to drink her bath water, said on her personal media that Li Feng was the most incredible basketball player she had ever seen.

She even openly stated without any hesitation that if Li Feng invited her to dinner, she would be very interested in accepting the invitation.

Among the comments below this message, an inconspicuous first-level account cursed:

"Li Feng is nothing. It's just that Durant didn't take it seriously. Otherwise, he would have kicked his ass to pieces!"

"And Li Feng isn't as handsome as Durant? Don't you think so?"

"Seriously, Li Feng is completely inferior to Kevin Durant. If you don't agree, come and argue!"

……

On the other hand, after returning to the hotel, Li Feng actually didn’t pay attention to the outside world’s comments.

On the contrary, he is more concerned about his performance in this game and what areas can be improved.

Because for him, this game is not the end, but the beginning!

Although I alone cannot shake the decisions of certain people, there is something called public opinion.

Li Feng was not worried about how things would develop next.

Those who fool public opinion will eventually be harmed.

What we have to do is to wait and see and let the bullets fly for a while.

At this moment, a mechanical sound of the system suddenly rang in Li Feng's ears.