Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 332 This is just the beginning

Other people's All-Star games are decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with friends and family invited, and they parade around in the streets.

Chen Fang was wearing a training uniform for the All-Star game and warmed up early on the sidelines. Everyone else seemed to be there to have fun, but Chen Fang looked like he was there to compete in the finals.

This is the Chen Wang mentioned by the commentator. He is quite serious and reserved. He only smiles when someone greets him, and then becomes serious again after the conversation is over.

"Brother, relax." Harden couldn't stand it anymore and ran over from the Western Conference bench to hug Chen Fang and comfort him.

"Look, Kawhi is even more relaxed than you, laughing over there," Harden pointed over there.

"Brother, I'll try my best." What else could Chen Fang say? He was harboring murderous intent, which was hard to hide.

Eastern Conference All-Star head coach Mike Budenholzer kept a close eye on Chen Fang during his warm-up. While everyone else seemed casual during their warm-up, Chen Fang was meticulous.

It seems they really are treating today like a competition.

This put him in a bit of a dilemma. In the All-Star Game, there are clear rules about playing time: how long for starters and how long for substitutes.

Of course, this is the rule for the first half. As the game progresses, players in good form will stay on the court more often. Usually, there will be four perimeter players on the court, with only one power forward left to protect the rim.

Mike Budenholzer considered the cards he held in his hand and began to think about how to deal with this group of old men.

Not far away is Griffin, who is playing well for the Grizzlies, averaging 24 points per game and has also squeezed into the top ten scorers in the league.

His performance has led many Clippers fans to complain about the management's foolish actions, and so far he has refused to communicate with the Clippers at all, showing indifference in several matchups.

Chen Fang always took the initiative to communicate, but the responses he received were always lukewarm.

What could Chen Fang say? He could only sigh.

Of all the reserves in the East, only Bradley Beal was left, but he was busy socializing and only called out once before disappearing from sight.

As the match time approached, the star players began to return and warm up.

Giannis Antetokounmpo walked over. As the captain, he had to act like one. He greeted everyone one by one, and when he came to Chen Fang, he smiled and said, "We need you to win this game."

That's absolutely true. He's third on the scoring list, goes toe-to-toe with KD, and is the only player who can beat the Warriors. If you want to win, why don't you rely on him?

"I'll do my best!" Chen Fang replied simply.

In the commentary booth, CCTV's Yu Jia said to Grandpa Zhang, "It seems that Prince Chen is still a bit reserved."

"It should be said that he is serious. Chen Wang is very competitive, which is similar to Kobe."

"Kobe didn't come today either."

When Yu Jia saw Zhang Weiping bring up Kobe again, he could only chuckle and gloss over the matter.

On the TX commentary side, Duan Ran and Ke Fan were completely uninhibited.

"That's just Chen Wang's personality. He probably feels like he's surrounded by opponents and can't relax."

"Harden, KD, Leonard, and James from the Western Conference All-Star team are all important opponents in the future playoffs."

"I don't think it's that Chen Wang is bad at socializing, but rather that he sees today's match as a deep confrontation."

With the referees in attendance, the 2019 All-Star Game is about to begin.

The starting lineups were determined by previous votes. Chen Fang was assigned to the small forward position, Curry and Walker played point guard and scoring, Embiid played power forward, and Giannis Antetokounmpo played power forward.

On the Western Conference side, it's James, Leonard, Harden, Irving, and Durant.

In terms of height, the East is naturally better, but this is an exhibition game, mainly for showing off skills, and it's hard to really fight until the last quarter.

Because Chen Fang was very serious about this, Mike Budenholzer gave him special instructions.

“Relax, it’s just a show, have fun,” he shouted.

Standing on the court, Chen Fang glanced at Leonard, who also looked at him.

They were arguably the two with the most rigid expressions on the court.

The host also began shouting on a designated stage: "Ladies and gentlemen, the long-awaited Charlotte All-Star Game is about to begin, let's cheer!"

As if receiving a command, the commentators from various countries puffed out their cheeks, flicked their tongues, and began to give their eloquent explanations.

As the entrance ceremony proceeded, the star players appeared one by one. When Chen Fang appeared, Yu Jia took a deep breath: "Let's welcome Chen Fang, the Western Conference's starting small forward chosen by popular vote, from Shandong, China!"

"This season, under Chen Fang's leadership, the Clippers have dominated the league, ranking first in the standings. He is among the top three in MVP voting and scoring, and his selection is well-deserved."

"Let's look forward to what amazing performance he will give today."

"Chen Fang's playing style is flamboyant and imaginative, and his strong physique allows him to display astonishing basketball skills and score points."

"More importantly, he is only 20 years old this year, and he is undoubtedly a king among geniuses."

"Chen Fang's vote count was only 10,000 votes behind the leading vote-getter, James. He not only had the support of Chinese fans, but also received widespread votes in East Asia."

"It is no exaggeration to define Chen Fang as the light of East Asia."

Yu Jia didn't blink and continued to promote it wildly.

On the court, after the stars made their appearances, they began to enter the court. Both sides were familiar with each other, like brothers. Curry was interacting with Durant by making gestures, and Harden jumped towards Chen Fang. The two collided in mid-air.

Cheer up, bro, today's a good day!

“Yes, brother.” Chen Fang was also infected by the smile, which remained on his face.

After some playful banter, with a buzzer, the starting lineups from both the East and West took their positions, with the East wearing white jerseys and the West in black.

Visually, it is very clear and easy to see.

The referee came up with the ball and asked, "Who wants to contest it?"

Embiid was already in position, and James blew on his palm as he walked toward the center circle, but Durant, who had just returned after greeting him, waved him off: "Let me do it, you're not tall enough."

Upon hearing this, both of them laughed, and James quickly walked away, chuckling to himself.

"Good luck, gentlemen." Without further ado, the referee tossed the ball into the air.

The ball was tossed high into the air, and the 24,000 spectators cheered.

Chen Fang composed himself, his eyes gleaming.

The 19 All-Star Game is here.

Embiid touched the ball first, hooked it towards the backcourt, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was positioned at the back, caught it.

He dribbled forward to the right wing, where Durant met him. Walker, who was positioned in the elbow area, then moved to the top of the key to receive the pass.

Giannis passed the ball and immediately cut inside, while Walker received the ball and passed it straight in.

With the middle wide open, Durant saw James guarding the paint and called out, but James only raised his hand to block the pass without intercepting it. Giannis received the ball, took off in one step, and slammed it home with one hand, scoring the first point for the East.

In the Western Conference free throw, Irving dribbled past half-court and passed to Harden, who had come with him.

Harden had the ball at the top of the key, and Durant on the right wing set a fake screen for him before quickly moving to the left wing.

James slipped from the baseline to the elbow area, and Harden lobbed the ball to him. James made a passing motion, intending to pass to Durant who was cutting in on the wing, but seeing that the opportunity was not good, he passed it back to Harden at the top of the arc.

Harden received the ball two meters above the arc and immediately launched a three-pointer to find his rhythm.

Embiid dribbled past the rim, grabbed the rebound, and seeing no one coming to assist him as everyone else was running forward, he dribbled the ball back onto the court himself.

He crossed half-court and passed the ball to Walker, who was closest to him, and set a screen for him to isolate Leonard.

Walker dribbled the ball a step toward the top of the three-point arc, then stood up and took a three-pointer to test his shooting touch.

Durant dove out to contest the shot, but missed, and Harden secured the rebound.

The pace was fast, and Chen Fang kept doing shuttle runs, but he wasn't in a hurry.

The Western Conference team advanced quickly, passing the ball around in and out of every player's hands, until finally James at the top of the arc passed the ball to Leonard on the left wing.

The latter hit a three-pointer, marking the first three-pointer in the West.

With Curry in the East, they naturally couldn't afford to fall behind in three points. With the screens provided by the two big centers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid, Curry could easily pass and shoot. He spotted Chen Fang circling around the wing.

A cross pass, pushing the ball horizontally out.

Chen Fang was always ready to receive the ball. When the ball came, he took a step forward to meet its momentum.

He caught the ball and jumped so high that Durant, who was following, immediately lost the will to interfere and flew past him.

The two players landed almost simultaneously, and the ball pierced the net at that moment.

"The first three-pointer in the East came from Clippers' Chen Wang!" Yu Jia shouted joyfully.

"Jumping that hard?" Durant asked in surprise.

“It feels better this way!” Chen Fang replied.

The slow-motion replay drew gasps of amazement from the entire audience, as Chen Fang's shooting motion in the air was so fluid and graceful.

"Chen Wang's shooting form can be described as a work of art." Ke Fan was not to be outdone, and he spared no effort in praising him in front of the tens of millions of TX members watching.

Chen Fang had just made a shot when Durant responded with one of his own.

This can be considered the official start of the offensive and defensive battle.

Both sides played at a fast pace, seemingly without stopping. James also started to show some offensive desire, cutting in to receive a pass from Harden and scoring with an alley-oop dunk.

As if on purpose, Curry quickly advanced and saw Chen Fang running on the sideline. So, he had an idea and, facing Harden's defense, made a wide lateral movement to avoid the defense and head towards the right side of the arc.

He and Chen Fang, who was rushing over from the left flank, formed a huge triangle.

Curry launched a super long, high lob, lobbing the ball toward the basket.

Before the fans could even gasp, a white figure soared through the air like a roc spreading its wings, caught the ball, swung its arm, and smashed it against the rim in one fluid motion.

"OMG, wow! Vince Carter? What a generous gift!" The commentators jumped up.

"An incredible windmill alley-oop! Chen Wang kicks off the All-Star Game with the first explosive moment."

"What kind of incredible move is that? Jumping from outside the penalty area, gliding to catch the incoming pass, and then hanging in the air to execute a windmill dunk?"

"Is this even possible for a human? Why not participate in the dunk contest? I'd give this dunk 50 points!"

Curry was caught off guard. He rushed over and excitedly bumped shoulders with Chen Fang.

Chen Fang shook his head excitedly. He hadn't planned this move at all, but the moment he caught the basketball and saw the basket, his body reacted automatically.

perfect!

Chen Fang sensed the surging power and boundless strength within his body.

The slow-motion replay was shown repeatedly from various angles. The players on the bench, the audience, the commentators—everyone was craning their necks to look, their expressions varied, their faces filled with shock.

Regardless of how people feel off the field, the game will not be stopped.

Feeling the pressure, the West team executed a team play. Harden dribbled between his legs repeatedly, and Leonard suddenly came up to set a fake screen, drawing attention before cutting to the basket and drawing away the defense. James then cut in from the other side, Harden accelerated, created space, and made a short lob. James took off, caught the ball, and slammed it home with a powerful dunk.

The gasps of surprise drew attention back to the field.

The score narrowed again, and then the superstars started to put on their own shows, passing the ball less frequently.

Chen Fang also received the ball several times and assisted his teammates, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid, who both had easy baskets.

Curry also hit a three-pointer, a signature long-range shot that sparked cheers.

After playing for five minutes, Chen Fang had 5 points, 3 assists, and 1 rebound before leaving the court.

Paul George replaced him.

George was very excited after entering the game, constantly looking for opportunities. Once he got the ball, it was difficult for him to get it out of his hands. It was precisely because of his selfishness that the Eastern Conference's score was overtaken by the Western Conference.

But head coach Mike wasn't in a hurry, and was leisurely talking to his assistant coach.

Chen was wiping sweat on the bench, with Bill next to him.

"I wonder if Jason will come next year," Bill said while watching the game.

"It's only a matter of time, there won't be any problem tomorrow," Chen Fang said confidently.

"I will also work hard so that the three of us can still be in the All-Star team next year!"

"Yes, I will, bro." Chen Fang had a special feeling for Bill. After all, he was the first NBA-level star he met after coming to the United States. Thanks to Bill's support and training together, Chen Fang's confidence was greatly boosted.

Often, the first step to improving your skills is self-confidence, not something gained through training.

After a few words, Bill and Griffin were substituted in, and Curry, Walker, and Embiid came out.

Well, after all this time, Embiid didn't give Chen Fang a hard time. Instead, he smiled at him, and the two high-fived to celebrate.

Curry, on the other hand, sat down next to Chen Fang, and the two started chatting.

"That was a really great play," Curry thought, still replaying the alley-oop.

"You've delivered a good message, brother," Chen Fang said with a smile.

"Your physique is even more amazing than that of a Black person." Curry was still obsessed with this, looking at Chen Fang's legs with envy.

"Haha." Chen Fang could only laugh; he couldn't go too far with the provocation.

Near the end of the first quarter, Nowitzki was substituted in by Mike, while Wade was substituted in for the Western Conference side.

The two players' entrance drew the first round of applause from the entire stadium, with fans rising to their feet to applaud these two legends.

Nowitzki, true to form, hit two open three-pointers, including his signature high-arcing shot, igniting Charlotte's passion.

"Enjoy the holiday!" Curry reassured Chen Fang.

"Yes, yes." Chen Fang was also shocked. For the first time, he felt the significance of the All-Star Game, and his mind became clearer.

But he'll fight for the MVP award.

Two minutes into the second quarter, with the East trailing the West by 7 points, Chen Fang returned to the court.

When he came on the court, he was interfered with by Leonard on his first touch of the ball, almost causing a turnover.

Chen Fang regained control of the ball, did not give up, but accelerated and changed direction, shook off Leonard, and finished with a long two-pointer.

Leonard was somewhat surprised. Although he wasn't particularly serious, he didn't expect the opponent to not give up. It would be better to pass the ball out.

After taking another look at Chen Fang's back, Leonard began to realize that Chen Fang's competitive spirit was particularly strong today.

Harden didn't have a strong offensive desire and mostly passed the ball, while Durant didn't move when he didn't have the ball and would shoot as soon as he did. Westbrook, on the other hand, had a strong offensive desire, attacking the basket and dunking repeatedly.

The defensive intensity of both sides was not high; as long as it wasn't excessive, they would at most reach out to interfere.

Chen Fang hit another three-pointer, bringing his personal score to 10 points and narrowing the gap in the Eastern Conference score to just two points.

But Durant widened the gap again with two three-pointers.

Chen Fang actively sought opportunities, and Curry also came on the court. He shared possession with Chen Fang, with one drive and dish from the wing and another pass back after a pick-and-roll.

Chen Fang scored one of two goals, making another mid-range shot.

Everyone was shooting three-pointers, but Chen Fang was pounding mid-range shots, a difference that made the commentators laugh.

"It seems that Chen Wang prefers mid-range shots today, but they are indeed very beautiful. Mid-range shots are as beautiful as paintings, and there is a successor."

James also came on the court. He seemed to realize Chen Fang's thoughts and told him to increase the intensity. He whispered something to Leonard, and for the next few minutes, Leonard started keeping a close eye on Chen Fang.

Chen Fang was filled with murderous intent, but the head coach substituted him again.

He was a little frustrated this time and sat on the bench for a long time without saying a word.

At halftime, the East was still trailing the West, 95-88.

The gap remains at 7 points.

Chen Fang's 12 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds were unremarkable.

At this moment, both Chinese reporters and fans put away their ulterior motives.

It feels like we're back in reality. With so many star players, how could Chen Wang possibly steal the spotlight?

In the third quarter, Chen Fang played for five minutes, scored 5 points, and was then substituted. This time, he accepted it and kept trying to comfort himself. Bill casually remarked, "17 points is already very good."

"Hmm," Chen Fang replied listlessly, focusing his attention on watching the game.

Everyone was playing casually, neither putting in much effort on defense nor offense, so Chen Fang calmed down. With eight and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter, Curry made a four-point play, narrowing the gap to six points, and the situation suddenly became delicate.

But Durant stepped up again, hitting two consecutive three-pointers to bring the deficit back to double digits.

Chen Fang thought he was about to win, but then he realized that Mike was calling for Paul George.

With a deep sigh, suppressing his displeasure, Chen Fang finally understood.

As the game time slowly ticked away, with 3 and a half minutes remaining, the final score was 166 to 158.

The Eastern Conference was still trailing by 8 points. At that moment, the assistant coach beckoned to Chen Fang, signaling him to come over.

Confused, Chen Fang bent down to look at the head coach.

"The last minute is yours. I've always wanted to see how fast you score." Mike's words made Chen Fang ecstatic.

"Thank you, sir."

Upon returning to the court, Chen Fang immediately ran towards Curry.

"You coming or me?"

Curry paused for a moment, glanced in the direction of the coach, and then nodded without hesitation: "You come."

Thus, a tacit understanding was reached.

Chen Fang dribbled past half-court, and with Giannis Antetokounmpo's help, he bypassed Durant, then suddenly jumped and pulled up for a three-pointer.

The gasps only rang out after the ball crossed the rim, and Chen Fang had already begun searching for Durant.

The other teammates did not retreat to defend, but instead looked for nearby opponents.

The Western Conference hadn't realized what was happening yet and reacted a bit slowly, but fortunately, Irving had the ball and managed to cross half-court without any major incident.

At this moment, the East team had a man-to-man marking system, a change that was too obvious. Yu Jia excitedly shouted, "They're going to play for real now!"

"We'll stick to this strategy: if the score difference isn't too big, we'll have to play really hard in the last few points of the fourth quarter," Zhang Weiping added.

After shaking off Walker, Irving passed the ball to Durant, who was interfered with by Chen Fang. After regaining control of the ball, Durant was already far from the three-point line. He looked around, then started to pass the ball, preparing for a one-on-one attack.

The crowd erupted in cheers. Amidst the noise, Durant made his signature dramatic crossover, faking half a body length before attempting a cut forward. However, Chen Fang blocked his path, and KD knew things were going to get tough. At that moment, James came over to assist.

After receiving the ball, James drove into the paint, forcefully pushed past Giannis Antetokounmpo, and scored a layup.

After scoring, James roared to the sky and struck a pose.

The point difference has returned to 7 points.

As the East began to take things seriously, the West switched to indifference. Leonard led the defense against Chen Fang, who was off the ball, in the first half, and this time, Chen Fang received a lot of support.

Embiid came up to set a screen for him, and Chen Fang immediately cut past him, took a step forward, and jumped up.

"Chen Wang's signature three-pointer!" Ke Fan shouted during the live broadcast.

"Goal! My God, is Chen Wang coming up to end the game?" Ke Fan was very excited.

In the blink of an eye, it's already 23 minutes! My goodness! Every Chinese media person started yelling excitedly.

"A four-point deficit!" Mike stood up as well. Chen Wang was indeed formidable. If the Bucks had him, the championship would be theirs for sure.

That three-pointer woke everyone up in the West, and the situation immediately became tense.

The ball is no longer passed around randomly; Harden holds the ball, Irving facilitates, Durant runs, and James waits on the wing.

Leonard stood silently in the corner, with Chen Fang standing beside him.

After several passes, Harden took the shot, but the ball bounced off the rim.

Embiid grabbed the rebound and looked for Chen Fang, but Chen Fang had already run past half-court.

Curry yelled, "I'll do it!"

Curry received the ball and walked forward, facing Irving. The two squeezed each other as they crossed the center line.

Chen Fang retreated, Giannis Antetokounmpo came up to screen, Durant and Leonard switched defenses and chased after him.

But Chen Fang was just feigning a support play; he suddenly turned and ran back, while Curry had already passed the ball to Walker.

Walker received the ball, turned, and drove in. Before drawing a double team, he passed the ball to the left wing.

Chen Fang was in position when he caught the ball and shot.

This time, the ball arced extremely high, slowly descending towards the basket under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Go in again!"

"Chen Wang is amazing! Three three-pointers! My God! He has 26 points now, and the difference is only 1 point." The commentators were all excited, praising Chen Wang endlessly.

"The more crucial the moment, the more stable Chen Wang becomes, showing his killer instinct." Yu Jia was not just happy, he was ecstatic. He shouted incessantly, "This season, Chen Wang is the best in the league when it comes to clutch plays. There's still 1 minute and 30 seconds left. I have a feeling that this All-Star game will be incredibly classic."

The fans stood up one after another. Anyone with a brain knows that the best time to get their money's worth has arrived.

Durant and Leonard executed a handoff pass, with KD drawing away the double team, allowing Leonard to drive into the paint, turn, pull the ball, and shoot a turnaround jumper.

The shot was extremely difficult; the ball bounced on the rim before falling in.

"171 to 168," Ke Fan announced the score live.

After scoring, Leonard didn't retreat to defense but instead looked for Chen Fang.

But Chen Fang had already passed the halfway mark and suddenly felt that something was very wrong.

"Curry passes the ball, a super long distance, looking for... looking for Chen Wang!" the commentator screamed.

Chen Fang kept running. He looked back to check the ball's trajectory and then changed his route, rushing towards the middle.

James had already sped back on defense, and the two were less than five meters apart.

The moment Chen Fang received the ball, the distance vanished instantly, and James was right behind him.

But Chen Fang did not stop. He took a big step forward and stood up.

James leaped up, raising his right arm high, ready to launch.

"Chen Wang receives the ball, goes for a layup, James jumps, he's going to block it, watch out, OMG, my God!" The live commentator was almost going crazy.

Not only him, but the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

But King Chen was like a deity in the void, or as if riding the clouds, he made an incredible 180-degree turn in the air, and ended up at the same level as James.

Then, outside of James's blind spot, he made a flat crossover, his entire body posture facing away from the basket, and hooked the ball off the backboard, scoring.

The two landed together and staggered to their seats on the floor.

Their eyes met, and neither knew how to express themselves. Chen Fang simply got up quickly and ran towards his original teammates.

"How did they do that?" Ke Fan was truly horrified.

"I'm reminded of the Great Shift of the Universe in martial arts novels. It's not an exaggeration at all. A person can actually turn their body in mid-air and change their flight trajectory. Is this even human?" Ke Fan exclaimed in amazement, in praise, and in racking his brains to describe it.

But his mind went blank, so he kept repeating, "Is this even human? Is this even human? It's not human at all!"

This maneuver also led to one of Ke Fan's classic commentary segments.

Curry kept yelling, "How did you do that? Tell me. My God, I bet you can't do that again."

Chen Fang could only say, "Yes, I don't know how it was made either."

Accepting praise from his teammates, Chen Fang looked up at the scoreboard.

171:170.

They were just one point short.

With only 48 seconds left, the final time was up.

The West called a timeout, while on the East side, Mike made his tactical stance clear.

“Come on, everything has a beginning and an end, it’s up to you now,” he said in front of everyone.

Before the substitution, there were bound to be disgruntled people, but Chen Fang scored 11 points in just two minutes, and everyone had to shut up.

The timeout ended, and both sides returned to the court.

Irving dribbled the ball across half-court, Harden received it, and he waited in the logo area for others to run and execute plays. At this moment, it was time for the star player, and Durant was the highest scorer in the West, so naturally this shot was given to him. Leonard was the second point of contact, and then it was his turn.

Durant's movement was anticipated, and Chen Fang moved in front of him in advance, allowing Leonard to get the ball.

Unpretentious and straightforward, Leonard immediately drove into the paint upon receiving the ball, utilizing his physical advantages to almost reach the paint area.

But the powerful inside advantage of Embiid and Giannis is now on full display.

With both players protecting the rim, Leonard managed to get a half-body length to shoot with a step-back, but the shot was ultimately disrupted.

Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound and secured it. He looked for Curry, but found that Curry was pointing at Chen Wang.

"Let him come, it's the last shot," Curry shouted.

The sound was loud enough that everyone heard it and looked up at the same time.

27 seconds.

It looks like this really is the last attack and defense.

This is the All-Star Game after all; there's no way they'll draw fouls or engage in any open and blatant foul play.

Chen Fang took a deep breath and stepped back to receive the ball.

After passing the ball to Chen Fang, Giannis Antetokounmpo patted him on the shoulder.

"It's up to you."

"Leave it to me," Chen Fang replied confidently without hesitation.

Just as Chen Fang dribbled the ball across half-court, Yu Jia felt his breath stop, his eyes fixed on the court.

After crossing the center line, Chen Fang slowly dribbled the ball in the logo area. Standing three meters in front of him was his old rival.

Kawhi Leonard.

I've been waiting for this scene for a long time.

Chen Fang said to himself.

With the countdown underway, and the timer reaching five seconds on the offensive possession and eight seconds on the total clock, Chen Fang began to push forward.

With his legs closing in, he stared intently at Leonard's hand. The moment he saw Leonard reach out like a venomous snake, Chen Fang suddenly bent down, took a big step with his left foot, and cut straight to Leonard's right side.

Leonard reacted quickly, resetting his footwork and twisting his hips to adjust his defensive stance.

But all of this was within Chen Fang's prediction.

"Aaaaaah! Scissor kick!" Ke Fan screamed like a pig being slaughtered.

"Chen Wang fooled Kawaii, and he suddenly appeared."

That's right, it was the instant of the real step-and-fake cut. Chen Fang suddenly pulled his left foot back half a step, and the moment it touched the ground, he dribbled between his legs while twisting his hips and cutting inside from Leonard's left side.

Chen Fang rushed forward and took a straight step to the top of the arc for a three-pointer. He took a step forward, adjusted his shooting posture, and pulled up for a jump shot.

Combine the ball with your elbow and shoulder, then flick your wrist and press your fingers to deflect the ball.

One second after the shot was released, the edge of the backboard turned red, and Chen Wang used up his 24-second shot clock.

The ball tumbled violently, piercing the rim and splashing through the net. The loudspeaker, fixed under the basket, transmitted the crisp sound of the basketball rubbing against the net to every corner of the arena.

"Goal! The Eastern All-Stars have taken the lead with 3 seconds left."

"171 to 173."

"Chen Wang left only 3 seconds for the west."

The commentators instantly erupted in cheers.

Chen Fang, standing on the court, raised his right arm as his teammates rushed over to celebrate.

Western Conference head coach, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, shook his head helplessly.

He truly is the best killer in the league right now, without the slightest hesitation.

He called a timeout, ready to do everything in his power to devise a last-minute counter-attack in the final three seconds.

"Three points or two points?" He hesitated, so he left the decision to the star player.

When the question was raised, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Three-pointer, I'll take it," KD said in a deep voice.

It has to be said that the current situation is very clear: either Durant will win the MVP, or Chen Wang will.

Whoever wins gets it, it's that simple.

Durant scored 35 points, and Chen Wang scored 31 points.

After setting up the pick-and-roll strategy, Malone didn't say anything. The game-winning shot with 3 seconds left was something no one could be sure of.

If the situation were reversed now, would Prince Chen be able to do it?

Michael Malone had this thought for no apparent reason.

Everyone stood up, waiting for the final suspense to unfold.

James took the initiative to inbound the ball, Harden and Leonard moved in advance to draw defenders away, and Irving became the second shooter.

Durant made several reverse runs, but Chen Fang still couldn't shake him off completely. He finally got out of the way, and James threw the ball out hard. Durant caught the ball with a standard side-step, and as he jumped, he turned around to face the basket.

He saw the basketball hoop, and then he saw a hand.

Without a second thought, Durant snapped his wrist and shot.

The ball and the onrushing hand narrowly missed each other, and my cold heart warmed up again.

Chen Fang tried his best, but still couldn't block the shot. He and Durant passed each other, and when they landed, they heard groans from the entire arena.

Turning around, I saw Giannis Antetokounmpo leaping high and grabbing the rebound, while at the same time, the final buzzer echoed loudly throughout the Charlotte Spectrum Center.

"We won!" Yu Jia shouted with immense joy, his unprecedented elation causing him to tremble uncontrollably.

It's amazing that one day, the NBA All-Star Game was our turn to be the main focus. This commentary was definitely worth it!

It was totally worth it!

Tears welled up instantly. When I looked at Mr. Zhang Weiping, he also had a look of relief on his face, tears streaming down his face.

"If nothing unexpected happens, Chen Wang will undoubtedly be the MVP of the 2019 NBA All-Star Game."

It was all just a show. Chen Fang calmed down, walked forward, and hugged a somewhat dejected Durant.

"I almost covered it, just a hair's breadth away."

"It's like you lost and I made the game-winning shot." Durant was speechless, but still happily patted Chen Fang on the back.

"Congratulations on becoming the new MVP."

"I hope so." Chen Fang smiled. Actually, it didn't matter anymore. In this competition, he regained his confidence in facing superstars.

This is the most important.

Ten minutes later, at Adam Silver's call, Chen Fang raised the MVP trophy, and the first person he wanted to thank was Curry.

"Thank you for your trust, Stephen. I am flattered to accept the task of catching up. Thank you."

"Thank you to every teammate. Thank you for believing in me. This trust makes me extremely proud."

"This award belongs to everyone on the Eastern Conference All-Star team, and I am incredibly proud of you all."

Holding the trophy, Chen Fang looked up at the sky. He knew that this award meant that he was truly recognized by the league and by everyone.

But this is just the beginning; my journey is far from over.

(End of this chapter)