Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

"Ding! You have a new system notification: Congratulations! Your C-level explosive power has been upgraded to B-level, and your C-level lateral movement has been upgraded to B-level!"

Chen Dong scanned the system information with delight, then angrily scratched the wall, "They promised to upgrade my three-point shooting to A-level, and my speed to A-level too! It's just a tiny bit short, not even A-level!!!"

Name: Chen Dong.

Position: Swingman.

Age: 20.

Height: 2 meters.

Weight: 97 kg.

Wingspan: 2.13 meters.

Nationality: China.

The hexagonal value is 19580.

The host's current ability value [University Level] is shown below. (Note: The values ​​in brackets [] represent potential.)

Offensive attributes: off the ball: 73 [82].

Control of transport: 73 [83].

Assists: 72 [81].

Dunkings: 68 [75].

Layup: 69 [77]+.

Near throw: 65 [79].

China Investment Corporation: 73 [81].

Three points: 79 [81].

Free throws: 79 [84].

Defensive attributes: Steals: 75 [79]+.

Blocks: 74 [77].

Offensive rebounds: 72 [78]+.

Defensive rebounds: 72 [77]+.

Physical attributes: Strength: 81 [84].

Speed: 79 [83].

Explosive power: 70 [76]+.

Agility: 68 [74]+.

Endurance: 73 [78]+.

Jump: 68 [72]+.

Lateral shift: 70[75]+.

Skills already acquired: B-level three-pointer, B-level one-on-one defense, B-level off-ball movement, B-level ball handling, B-level mid-range shot, B-level assist.

Possesses the following talents: A-level strength, B-level speed, B-level endurance, B-level explosive power, and B-level lateral movement (Note: Only B-level and above skills and talents will be displayed).

The required hexagonal value for unlocking the system in the next stage is 20000.

……

After looking at the information on his personal page, Chen Dong shook his head and sighed, "Looks like I still need to practice more!"

"I feel like I'm almost there, and when I actually need to use it, I might only fall a little short. Next, I need to train my C+ level agility and C+ level jumping attributes to B level, otherwise, I won't be able to break through to A level speed."

"Three points: 79 [81], it feels like we're just a hair's breadth away from breaking through that barrier. Unfortunately, the pressure from this Summer League stage is similar to that of March Madness, and it's still far from enough."

Chen Dong exited the system page, his eyes filled with determination.

"No madness, no life. If I ever make it to the NBA, to this den of beasts and monsters, how am I supposed to survive with my mediocre skills?!"

Three days later, in Los Angeles, at the Coastline Center Arena in Long Beach.

The 05/06 Summer League season came to a close, and it was also the final battle for the championship. The opponent was a very elite team - the New York Knicks.

02/03赛季常规赛第10，03/04赛季由马布里带领才勉强第8，上赛季04/05立即掉到第13，你管这样的垃圾球队叫精锐？

From another perspective, the Knicks' total salary in 2003 was close to $90 million, the highest in the league. In 2004, their total salary was over $100 million, still the highest in the league. In 2005, their total salary was definitely aiming for $120 million, making them the undisputed number one in the entire league.

This team is incredibly elite. Although their tradition is to spend the most money and take the most beatings, their roster is well-equipped and has plenty of resources.

To put it simply, in the 2005 NBA draft, they had three first-round picks, while the Suns only had Chen Dong, a second-round pick. The power dynamic wasn't a case of $800,000 versus $600,000, but rather $1 million versus $100,000. The advantage was absolutely in their hands!!!

Therefore, the Knicks are determined to win this final.

Despite the team consistently getting beaten, the owner continues to spend money, giving the Knicks the confidence to field this starting five: center Channing Frye (this year's 8th overall pick), power forward David Lee (this year's 30th overall pick), small forward Trevor Ariza (04 second round, 80 NBA appearances), shooting guard Ime Udoka (an unremarkable undrafted player), and point guard Nate Robinson (this year's 21st overall pick).

The weakest position is shooting guard Eme Udoka, but they also have J7 Butler on the bench. Although he's not J8 Butler, he's still a Butler, and he's a tough guy.

Anyway, the Knicks don't keep idle players. If you don't have any strength or talent, they won't spend money to sign you. They're not short of money, so why would they spend extra money to sign someone?

The Suns' starting five remained unchanged: center Pat Burke, power forward Hayes, small forward Chen Dong, shooting guard Azubuke, and point guard Calderon.

Beep—!

As the whistle blew, the game officially began.

After Channing Frye won the first possession, Nate Robinson didn't try much. He dribbled past Calderon like a morning street, drove into the paint, and quickly finished his play, driving to the basket for a layup.

Bang, whoosh—!

"That's too fast!"

In less than 10 seconds, the Suns' defense was breached. The commentator was still marveling at this when the Suns' offense pushed up the court. Calderon quickly found Chen Dong on the wing, but unfortunately, Ariza marked him tightly. However, Chen Dong quickly passed the ball to the left three-point corner, where Azubuike received the ball and launched a three-pointer.

Swish-!

"OMG!

The Suns' offensive burst was even faster, estimated to take less than 7 seconds.

Moreover, they attacked even more fiercely, sinking a three-pointer. As soon as the commentator finished speaking, the Knicks' offense quickly surged into the frontcourt. Nate Robinson broke through and passed the ball to the left three-point corner. Channing Frye received the ball, rose up, and with a standard three-point shooting motion, gracefully released the ball over Pat Burke's block attempt.

Clang!

Blacksmithing is one thing, but how fast is it?

Although this run-and-gun offense was Channing Frye's main tactic in college, he has not yet adapted to the changes in the distance of the three-point line in the NBA.

After all, it is very challenging for a 2.11-meter tall player to pull up to the outside and shoot a three-pointer.

Hayes grabbed the rebound and made a long pass to Chen Dong, who controlled the ball, dribbled with his back to the basket, dodged Ariza's close defense, and pushed the ball forward with both hands.

Azubuke is a sharp weapon in the counterattack, as fast as a cheetah. He arrives quickly, leaps up and slams in a one-handed dunk, scoring two more points and helping the Suns score 5 straight points.

In fact, Eme Udoka's defense is not bad; in fact, you could say that defense is his foundation in the NBA. Unfortunately, Chen Dong's passes are fierce and fast, allowing the Suns' extreme run-and-gun offense to flow as smoothly as mercury.

"The Knicks have a star-studded roster, and they want to compete with us offensively and in a run-and-gun style? They're asking for trouble!" Off the court, D'Antoni, seeing this, felt the pressure from the Knicks' formidable lineup disappear. "These copycats dare to show off their skills in front of the real deal? Who gave them the courage?"

"Hey, Nate Robinson scored again!"

"It's a pity that we picked the 21st pick," Gentry lamented. "So, it's understandable that Nate Robinson would fight so hard against his so-called former team."

On the field, Calderon's defense was simply no match for Nate Robinson's powerful physique and rugby-style playing.

With the perimeter defense breached, Nate Robinson charged into the paint. At this moment, both of the Knicks' big men had retreated to the perimeter to set up their shooting positions. The Suns couldn't simply leave them open, and this allowed Nate Robinson to penetrate deep into the Suns' paint.

5 to 4!!

At the start of the game, the Knicks relentlessly sped up their pace and battled the Suns on offense, resulting in a thrilling back-and-forth affair.

In the stands, the fans were thoroughly enjoying the game, applauding and cheering for the players on the field.

Although they couldn't tell who the players were off the court, comparisons are the thieves' joke. Just think of the 05 NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Pistons – a match so dull it drove them crazy. This unremarkable Summer League final was practically a match made in heaven.