Generation Z Artists

Chapter 214 The King Returns, A Grand Stage
In the first match after Fang Xinghe left, Danzi was so excited that he was trembling all over.

Come on, baby, come see my dick!
Da Dan's arrogance needs no explanation. When Fang Xinghe was around, he fought very easily, but he always felt that something was missing.

What is missing?
A core importance in an absolute sense.

Humans are contradictory. Winning is certainly satisfying, but the key to winning wasn't me, so I still felt a bit frustrated.

Therefore, when Fang Xinghe discussed leaving the team for a while with him, Da Dan's secret joy and relief were indescribable.

FUCK, finally I can unleash my full power!

So his reply was incredibly easy: "OK, OK, I think you're a sensible person. I can put in a little more effort to hold out until you come back. It's not difficult. Leave it to me!"

Reasonable and emotionally intelligent.

Commander Fang was then able to return to China to film without worry.

At the time, the media reaction was extremely strong, but Danzi defended his good teammate in an interview.

"It's just a leave of absence. We've known all along that he doesn't belong entirely to the NBA and has many pre-planned schedules. Why question his professionalism over something like this?"

Stop writing nonsense, we have no problems.

There was nothing romantic about it, and even less so academically.

Los Angeles media asked, with a serious but malicious tone, "So, Michael Jordan, do you still believe the Wizards' record will not be affected in any way?"

Danzi replied seriously, "We're not clueless guys who can't play without someone. The absence of Fang will indeed make our organization more chaotic and less fluid, but so what? Each of us will take on more responsibility to make up for his absence."

Danzi's emotional intelligence remained high until the very end, but unfortunately, she eventually broke down under the influence of bad people.

"You mean there's not much difference between having SR and not having SR?"

“No,” Danzi replied angrily, “What I mean is, I will do my best to bring victory to the fans.”

Dan's all-out attack was terrifying; he scored 50 points that very night, setting a small record.

The Wizards won a hard-fought game, and it wasn't a pretty match, but what does it matter? They won anyway.

The next day, sports media around the world were praising Daniil Fernandes.

"God is still God!"

"The basketball god single-handedly carried the depleted team of prodigies!"

"SR has limited Mike's offensive firepower!"

"Wow, just how terrifying is the Wizards when they unleash their full potential? The God of Basketball will tell you the answer!"

"That was a magnificent performance! Michael Jackson staged a massacre!"

"Even without SR, the Wizards are still a top team because they have Michael Jordan!"

Beyond the media frenzy, some radical fans even chanted the "diode" slogan on social media.

"We don't need players who lack professionalism. Let SR go back to making his movies forever. We have Jordan, and we are still a championship-caliber team!"

Danzi's personal fan, the Wizards' extreme fans, racist fans across the United States, and other teams' malicious impersonators...

Too many people of dubious background gathered together, wildly praising Jordan's role and discrediting Fang Xinghe's value.

"SR just happened to have possession of the ball on a strong team, which is why he put up those numbers."

"The Wizards are still great without him."

“Indeed, it’s time to seriously consider the true value of SR. I think it’s not as important as I initially thought.”

"SR? A fame-seeking scoundrel whose mind isn't on the field!"

"My grandma could get 10 assists a game even if she played point guard for Jordan."

"Jordan's one-on-one plays always bring tears to my eyes, but in previous games, he didn't seem like Jordan anymore. Now, he's doing great, and everything is back on track!"

"Honestly, SR doesn't deserve a top salary!"

"You're right, I couldn't agree more, he's a typical system player."

The intensity of the rhythm and the volume of the sound caused Fang Xinghe, who was far away in China, to suffer from the disturbance.

American media outlets really have plenty of money; they flew over to interview him.

Of course, Fang Ge didn't tolerate anyone's whims after his wasted trip.

Then it was Dan who stepped in to calm things down.

"Hey guys, don't be like that, I just played a good game!"

Seeing the radiant smile on Da Dan's face, the media showered him with flattery, making him feel incredibly pleased.

Just how happy was Danzi?
That very day, I gave each of my teammates a watch! A Rolex, a top brand!
He was incredibly arrogant; although he didn't slander Fang Xinghe, he still made some outrageous remarks.

"I've found my rhythm, and I'll continue to lead everyone to victory and protect the team's good situation. It's not difficult; just make four mid-range shots and two free throws in each quarter, and then relax comfortably on the bench in the fourth quarter..."

The media was overjoyed and started writing furiously.

"It's obvious that Michael Jordan is the Wizards' true core and the key to their victory..."

No sooner had the news been released than the Wizards' core player suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of their division rivals.

The Nets used a textbook defensive strategy to completely outmaneuver Danny Brown.

The Wizards' current starting point guard is Tyronn Lue, who at first glance looks a lot like Fang Xinghe. He is short, has an extremely fast start, and his straight-line sprint speed is second to none. He can shoot 34% from three-point range.

He's basically a downgraded version of Fang Xinghe, so theoretically he should be able to continue playing the Wizards' standard tactics.

But as it turns out... that's not the case at all.

The Nets employed a complete defensive strategy against Tyronn Lue, leaving him open for at least two meters, letting him shoot however he wanted without any concern for how many he made.

Secondly, they also employed a half-open defense against Wizards power forward Robinson.

Don't you like to stand at a 45-degree angle to the side of the three-point line?
Just stand there, nobody will bother you.

You can shoot however you want, but if you want to go inside, that's not allowed. We'll trap you.

When two perimeter players on a team are left partially open, the Nets can use the defensive resources saved to intensely pressure and sweep up D'Antoni and James Harden.

Danzi had a very difficult time in this match.

He has difficulty receiving the ball and often has to make off-the-ball runs to break free of blockades.

But the problem is...

Tyronn Lue is just a speed monster averaging 3.x assists per game. He doesn't have great vision, agile passing ideas, or the ability to control the game.

When the defender moves quickly inside the three-point line, focusing on blocking passing lanes, he has no choice but to pass the ball to Robinson to avoid turnovers.

Robinson was bold enough to pull up and shoot, and his passing was also quite good.

But he can't defeat any team.

Throughout the game, this guy took 10 three-pointers, making 4 of them, an exceptional performance, and then that was it.

Danzi struggled to position himself, struggled to receive the ball, and struggled to score points with singles attacks.

In an effort to revitalize Hamilton, he once took on the responsibility of organizing the team, but it was no use; Hamilton couldn't find any openings.

He's still the same long-distance runner; mosquitoes simply can't keep up with him.

However, the problem is this: all five Nets players move around inside the three-point line and are good at rotation defense and high-intensity pressure. So what if you can run?

Danzi worked hard to score 40 points and add 8 assists, which can be described as a god descending to earth, and he played a peak performance.

Unfortunately, the Wizards still lost by 26 points, offering absolutely no resistance.

Judging from the game, the Nets played with extreme ease.

Let Coach Lue and Robinson shoot freely, but be careful to protect the rebounds. If there's an opportunity, unleash your fury like wild dogs and launch a furious counterattack.

Before Danzi got the ball, he blocked the passing lanes, and immediately double-teamed him after receiving the ball, forcing him to take a shot.

Don't follow Hamilton, keep a close eye on him.

The tactics were that simple, but Wizards head coach Al Gore spent the entire game scratching his head on the bench, unable to figure out how to break them.

Today's Wizards have no tactical adjustments, only endless motivational speeches.

By the fourth quarter, even the chicken soup for the soul was too weak to continue.

Robinson had 16 points, Hamilton 12 points, Tyronn Lue 8 points and 4 assists, Campbell 4 points and 10 rebounds, Jim 8 points and 8 rebounds, and the bench players...

That's great! With Danzi included, the whole team scored over 90 points!
After the match, Danzi's face darkened.

Oh, maybe it was just naturally dark?
In short, he had a sour expression and didn't smile at the media.

Hehe? No, not hehe.

The media wasn't particularly harsh. Danzi was absolutely amazing today. Under that level of defensive intensity, he played 38 minutes and efficiently scored 40 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds. He gave it his all, and although he lost, he was still a hero.

The news the next day was all about "God is still God," highlighting that while the team lost, God did not.

That's a fact; you really can't criticize Danzi.

Wizards fans comforted themselves: "It's okay, winning and losing are part of the game. What's the big deal about losing one game? The Nets are a championship contender!"

Losing to the Nets isn't a big deal, but when other teams start copying the Nets' strategy, the sky falls.

The entire league's coaching staff realized one thing through this game—without Fang Xinghe, the Wizards' spacing tactics were no longer effective.

What else is there to think about? Just shrink!

Not every team is good at transition defense, but any team can compress the space.

"Close the door and beat the dog, let Tyronn Lue and Robinson shoot!" Coach Lue dared not shoot anymore, and Robinson also became much more cautious under Jordan's criticism, focusing on face-up isolation and playmaking.

But even together, the two of them couldn't kill anyone.

Ultimately, we still have to go back to square one—waiting for Danzi to unleash his full potential.

Danzi's recovery is indeed very good; she is in excellent health and has plenty of energy reserves.

In dire straits, he scored 40+ points in four consecutive games, but unfortunately, he didn't win a single one.

Campbell, a rim protector who only excels at scoring simple baskets;

Hamilton, a receiver who couldn't find an open space to receive the ball;

Tyronn Lue, a point guard who can penetrate the paint but has extremely low finishing efficiency;
Robinson, a stretch power forward who gets tired after 5 face-up isolation plays;
Defensive stalwart Jimmy, averaging 8 points and 8 rebounds per game;
Doug, the ever-heartwarming motivational speaker who sat on the bench...

Together, they made Danzi feel a deep sense of despair.

Fuck your mother!
What kind of idiot teammates are these?!

The fans' emotions grew more and more excited each day, the media's desire for entertainment grew stronger each day, and the league teams found it easier and easier to score against the Wizards each day. Suddenly, the Wizards collapsed.

Even at his peak, Jordan could easily score 40 points in every game.

When his efficiency started to decline, the Wizards often ended the game in three quarters—not by blowing up their opponents, but by being blown up themselves.

The media began to pursue him with even greater enthusiasm.

"Maikou, how do you feel about losing Fang Xinghe now?"

Danzi's face was ashen as he glared at the reporter.

Danzi turned and left.

Danzi slammed his fist on the table and cursed.

Danzi remained silent.

Danzi spoke with difficulty.

"The Wizards are a team built around Star River as the absolute core; only he can fully unleash the energy of all of us."

We lost our tactical core, so it was very difficult for us to play.

I can still score easily, but with this setup, I need more support…

The basketball world is beginning to rediscover Fang Xinghe.

At the very least, for this Wizards team, Fang Xinghe is everything.

The basketball experts then changed their tune and began praising Fang Xinghe's importance.

"A system player? No, no, no, he is the system itself!"

"Tyronn Lue is far from good enough! He can work on his three-point shooting, but his playmaking ability is simply nonexistent."

"The debate about who is the Wizards' number one core player can end here. Michael is still the best finisher, but only in SR's hands can this group of mediocre teammates be fully activated."

"The Wizards are SR's team, without a doubt. Michael Jordan is old, his era is over."

Danzi was furious, but he didn't argue back.

He's not the kind of GOAT who would lie through his teeth. Maybe he is when he's the owner, but he'd never be when he's a player.

Jordan wouldn't come up with some strange reasons to try and get people to agree with him through empty talk.

He only responds on the court; when he can't respond, he shuts up.

At the All-Star Game on February 10, Danzi was unusually silent.

Fang Xinghe's absence from this year's All-Star game is undoubtedly the biggest regret of this basketball extravaganza.

Right now, basketball fans all over the world are hoping to see him play.

But the main competition was on Chinese New Year, and Fang Ge resolutely refused to make any changes.

Danzi came on the court listlessly, threw a few balls, made no breakthroughs, no dunks, and did nothing special. He is a person who values ​​his dignity a lot, and with the team losing so badly, he had no mood for entertainment.

The All-Star Game passed uneventfully, and Washington fans spontaneously started a countdown to Fang Xinghe's return.

In the last few games of February, the Wizards played like a dying patient, showing signs of being unable to survive from top to bottom.

In the most tragic and darkest moment, Danzi controlled himself and the team.

No one is allowed to say anything negative to the media!
I know you're unhappy, and I'm even more unhappy than you, but we haven't lost hope, so, fucking hang in there!

Danzi often loses his temper during team training matches, but everything in the locker room is firmly kept within the team's control.

Because... they still have hope.

After the Wizards collapsed in my previous life, they lost all their fighting spirit. Playing basketball felt like a mission, and the atmosphere was so intense that it made me want to escape.

But it's different now.

They await their final salvation, Your Excellency Commander.

This is Fang Xinghe's new nickname, which comes from Hubie again.

As the most stubborn expert in the entire sports world, Hubie firmly believed in Fang Xinghe's role and value from beginning to end, persevering through the overwhelming criticism in the early stages and ultimately emerging victorious.

In the Wizards' last game before Fang Xinghe's return, he displayed a rare burst of passion.

"The Wizards lost again. Well, it's not surprising. We were already mentally prepared to accept this result, weren't we?"
Without SR, the Wizards don't deserve to be called a strong team in the league, or even a strong team in the East.

Now, are there any so-called experts who dare to ignore the role of a super commander?

The Wizards are a special team that adheres to a new style of play, and their fighting power is entirely based on SR's individual ability. Even Magic Johnson could not lead this Wizards team to victory.

Hamilton's movement, Robinson's outside shooting and playmaking, Campbell's cuts to the basket, and even Jordan's isolation plays...

Only SR can weave this web that is called space but is actually a product of personal talent!
What can Johnson do if he's put into this system?
Should we go to the low post on the other side and take turns one-on-one with Mike?
The ultimate goal of modern basketball will inevitably be a super combination of three-pointers and drives to the basket!

On top of that, if a player can also organize and orchestrate the attack, then he will be the next generation's new god!

YES! You heard me right, I, Hubie, am announcing to you—

A new god has arrived!

He is none other than Fang Xinghe, the master of court artistry, the esteemed Commander, whom you both hate and miss!

Whether it's TNT or ESPN, they're already tired of the Wizards' constant losses.

The league scheduled so many games for the Wizards, the TV stations spent so much money to get the broadcasting rights, and advertisers poured in so much real money, and now you're losing every single game?!
No one blamed Jordan; after a month of ravaging, the team's weakness was plain to see.

It's too cheap, too basic, and too dilapidated.

Jordan gave it his all, even delivering a legendary performance—a 39-year-old veteran who scored 40+ points in four consecutive games, 50+ points in one game, and never scored below 30 points again. What else can you do but admire him?
Michael is still a god, but this team configuration is simply beyond his ability to save the day.

Everyone understands, and everyone feels sorry for him.

However, all fans and stakeholders still want to see the Wizards win.

Moreover, the best attack is Fang Xinghe's unique, dazzling, and explosive attack wave, combining sudden attacks, throws, and passes to revitalize the whole team. Coupled with boundless imagination, the finishing moves can be elegant, violent, or deadly, leaving people mesmerized.

Washington began to call on Fang Xinghe.

Sports media outlets have also begun calling for Fang Xinghe.

Even their next opponents are calling for Fang Xinghe.

In a business alliance, winning is important, but selling tickets is the ultimate goal.

Amidst much anticipation, Fang Xinghe finally finished filming "Hero" and quietly headed to the United States.

As soon as I got off the plane, I was surrounded by the media.

His low profile was ultimately no match for the monetary power of capitalist countries.

The excited reporters looked like a group of mortals, drooling and with red eyes, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

However, the Commander did not answer any questions.

I'm performing the Monkey King's Return on a cloud of auspicious colors, yet you're asking me in such an undignified setting whether I still have confidence in victory. What are you thinking?

Fang Xinghe was so arrogant that he didn't even speak—in America, true strongmen have the right to be arrogant, and they must be arrogant.

He walked past the bodyguards without looking to either side, with only Wang Charlie responding.

This is how Master Charlie, who has fallen in love with showing off and spewing insults, set his flag—

"I'm sorry, my boss has nothing to say to everyone right now. Tonight, he will be giving his victory speech at the MCI Center. You can prepare your questions in advance. See you tonight..."

A collective gasp erupted in the zombie group chat.

That afternoon, more than 80 media outlets reported on this arrogant declaration.

Many people are unconvinced, while many others praise his domineering nature. As for the final outcome... we'll find out soon enough.

The live broadcast of this match saw a surge in subscribers, jumping from 820 million for the previous match to 3000 million pre-registrations.

This is Fang Xinghe's charm, and also the cunning of the online troll leader.

The story of a king's return needs a grand stage.

Now that the stage is set, it's time to declare who is the King of Washington and who is the Saint of the NBA with a resounding victory.

As for Danzi...

Thank you for what I couldn't do.

(End of this chapter)