Chapter 121: It’s Not Good to Insult Others

Chapter 133: Insults Are Not Virtuous

William Adams Miller spread his arms wide, signaling that it was Henry Will who had taken the initiative to strike him first.

Yet the club owner paid no heed to anyone. He resolutely ruled the foul against Kobe Bryant and ejected Francetta from the court! Cleveland Cavaliers.

“Rudy Kobe Bryant has committed six fouls. Good heavens, only 35 seconds into the game and a basket has been scored—things are unpredictable. The Houston Rockets have lost both Wade and Kobe Bryant. Now, Dirk Nowitzki and Iguodala struggle to find their offensive rhythm. Dear viewers, today, perhaps Mo Shuishi can accomplish what no other team in the league has done: defeat the reigning champion’s best player!”

William Adams Miller hadn’t expected the basketball game to be so thrilling. When Kobe Bryant left the court, he kicked the bench in frustration and was handed a technical foul.

Chaos erupted in the arena, accompanied by boos and cheers alike.

Su Feng shook his head. The match was indeed tense. Though he had decisively shut down Rose, Mo Shuishi had long been dominated individually by Rose.

“Even God wouldn’t want the Houston Rockets to continue their rampage—first Dunleavy’s magical twelve points, then Kobe Bryant’s six fouls. Mo Shuishi’s team holds the advantage; let’s see if they can seize this opportunity!” Cleveland Cavaliers.

Then, Mo Shuishi’s team played with steady composure, consolidating their powerful dunks while continuing to press the Houston Rockets deep into the paint.

In the final 30 seconds of the game, Henry Will’s hook shot tied the score with Mo Shuishi’s basket. Carlisle quickly called a timeout, preparing for one last offensive push.

There was no doubt the Houston Rockets would grant Su Feng the final chance. Su Feng didn’t meet expectations; under the tight defense of Noah and Henry Will, it was difficult for him to maneuver for a shot and end the game.

“An unbelievable basket—such a difficult move! Astonishingly, with Noah and Henry Will guarding the paint, they shattered everyone’s dreams!” After Su Feng scored, William Adams Miller leapt to his feet!

Top-tier players are always unyielding in critical moments!

The Mo Shuishi fans around them were filled with regret. They were so close to victory!

Everyone was frustrated, including Jimmy Butler. They had fought hard throughout the entire match. Victory was within reach, yet they still couldn’t stop Dallas’s number one.

But at that moment, one player on Mo Shuishi’s team remained focused. Coincidentally, he was also the number one and most valuable player!

“Jimmy, break through half court, draw the defense, then pass to Paul. Paul, after receiving the ball, cut in for the shot! We need two baskets and overtime!” Sibuto dared not take risks. At such a crucial moment, no one on Mo Shuishi’s team could afford to miss from beyond the three-point line.

Dunleavy was not a “big-hearted” player, despite his accurate three-point shots. Rose and Jimmy Butler’s three-point attempts were unstable and uncertain.

Rose studied the tactics, watching Sibuto exclude himself from the final offensive setup. But his gaze remained sharp; he believed there was still a chance!

The timeout ended. Mo Shuishi’s team had five seconds left. Henry Will made a free throw from the sideline, and Butler scored a three-pointer behind Noah’s screen.

Rose ran vigorously, but Su Feng saw through the act—it was mere showmanship. So, the moment Henry Will passed the ball, Su Feng sprang forward, attempting a direct steal! Cleveland Cavaliers.

“Damn!” Seeing Su Feng sprint behind Butler, Henry Will desperately wanted to recover the ball!

Su Feng suddenly stretched out his arm, trailing behind Jimmy’s defender, startling him.

The pass was disrupted by Su Feng, yet he did not immediately gain control of the ball.

At that instant, Mo Shuishi’s number one, who had been waiting for the chance, suddenly surged forward! He flew past Su Feng and the defender, snatched the ball uncontested, and sealed the half-court play!

“Derek Rose! He has a chance for redemption!” William Adams Miller’s eyes locked onto the court, unblinking!

Su Feng’s heart turned cold as he charged back. Rose met William and Le, but soon outpaced the dunk specialist. Then, facing Dallum Porter, Rose showed no fear, relying on his Haitian-style layup.

If Kobe Bryant were still in the game, Rose would have no chance of winning. Alas, fate had molded a solitary hero.

Rose leaned on Huangpu to bring the ball out. Su Feng rushed in, arms extended for a fierce shot! But his fingertips were no match for Rose’s finesse!

“No, no, no!” Su Feng stared desperately at Rose, who, pressured by Su Feng, fell.

Rose and the ball sank together, the ball empty as it passed through the net.

“Prosperity!” At that moment, Manchester United’s center was nearly overwhelmed by the crowd’s roar.

“Yes, yes, he did it! Derek Rose, he revived Mo Shuishi and dragged the game into overtime! Never underestimate a big heart!” William and Le.

The war between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets ended with an unexpected result. People had assumed it would be a straightforward game, likely decided by either the victor or the loser. Yet, the match had entered garbage time early on.

It was expected that William Adams Miller and Henry Will would shine against strong opponents. Yet Henry Will’s 31% shooting and William Adams Miller’s 4-for-10 for only 13 points were far from satisfactory.

Overnight, the Houston Cleveland Cavaliers became the focus of public opinion, having won the championship. Among them, the harshest criticism fell upon William Adams Miller—who lost, lost.

“If I were in his shoes, I would start without hesitation. Rose should never insult opponents in any way other than through his play. Clearly, William Adams Miller messed everything up.” —Jason Terry.

“Kobe Bryant used to have a good temper, but now he shows disrespect.” —Charles Barkley.

“If Kobe Bryant thinks his past achievements can save him, he’s mistaken. The league never cares about your history; they only care about who you are now. To get out of this mess, Kobe Bryant must face the reality.” —Chris Webber.

“You shouldn’t hit him, but Kobe Bryant shouldn’t use insulting language either. I know it’s hard to control emotions in Rancho, but to be honest, Kobe Bryant made several baskets.” —Kobe Bryant.

The day after the game, many stars discussed the conflict between William Adams Miller and Su Feng on social media. Yet almost no one spoke up for William Adams Miller—a very strange phenomenon. Everyone seemed to be on the same boat, mostly siding with Su Feng.

It wasn’t that Su Feng intentionally targeted William Adams Miller. It was William Adams Miller’s personality that left him with almost no friends in the league.

Later, the league fined both William Adams Miller and Su Feng. But Su Feng remained indifferent, willing to accept the consequences of his actions.

William Adams Miller, however, was different. He had been struck, humiliated, doubted by fans, lost the game, and now had to pay a hefty fine.

William Adams Miller was fed up with all this nonsense. The game against Su Feng was a defeat in every sense.

He was already plotting how to tear Su Feng apart the next time they met. But would the Cleveland Cavaliers win the next encounter? That was far from certain.

For now, William Adams Miller’s case was closed. After paying the fine, Su Feng kept silent, never mentioning William Adams Miller once. With 82 games in the regular season, Su Feng had no time to focus solely on William Adams Miller.

On November 2, the day after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game ended, the Houston Rockets returned to Dallas to face their challenge.

For William and Le, this was undoubtedly a special regular-season game. Facing his former employer, William and Le was both excited and serious about preparing for battle. He knew the strength of his old team and couldn’t afford to let excitement ruin the game.

William and Le showed his enthusiasm for his former team with overwhelming dunks! Cleveland Cavaliers.

In the playoffs, the Houston Rockets had been eliminated before the Cavaliers strengthened their lineup. Having lost this game, William and Le saw the Cavaliers play more fiercely.

Old princes Prince and Jerry Bell, guarded by William and Le and Iguodala, managed only a dismal 5-for-15 shooting. The Cavaliers’ outside offense was unthreatened.

The Cavaliers’ proud interior offense was no easy task today. Henry Will and Randolph scored over twenty points each, but their shooting percentages hovered just above fifty. Undoubtedly, Kobe Bryant’s powerful dunks placed immense pressure on the Black and White Bears. Though not fully controlled, their efficiency dropped significantly. As for Mike Conley, Su Feng’s weakness, don’t expect him to exceed his usual standards.

Ultimately, the Rockets’ powerful dunks discouraged the Cavaliers, known for their own dunks. The Cavaliers shot only 42% throughout the game, while Su Feng led his team with six players scoring twice, defeating the Cavaliers again and winning three consecutive seasons.

Su Feng didn’t score many points today—only 25. But it wasn’t because he lacked scoring ability; rather, he created more opportunities for teammates. The fourteen assists were the secret behind the Rockets’ ability to score twice from six baskets.

Su Feng once again demonstrated his strength, and Dallas’s Blue Whirlwind crushed another city. Yet the Cowboys had no intention of stopping; three consecutive wins still couldn’t satisfy Su Feng’s hunger.

After a two-day break, on November 5—

Meanwhile, William Adams Miller was considered mute on offense. Rudy Kobe Bryant’s powerful dunks brought new vigor to William Adams Miller’s generation. Against William Adams Miller, William Adams Miller’s simple yet brutal performances seemed futile; William Adams Miller could raise his arms to a height of 229 meters.

In the match against Kobe Bryant, William Adams Miller first thought scoring would be easy. Instead, his reckless forced layup was mercilessly blocked by Kobe Bryant from half court. Yes, it was a fan-shaped block. In the past, William Adams Miller was the one doing this to others. Today, he finally tasted the sting of rejection.

Did that make William Adams Miller calmer after being blocked? If so, he wouldn’t be William Adams Miller.

Frustrated after the block, William Adams Miller grew more anxious. He wanted to score over Kobe Bryant’s head, to screen for Su Feng’s layup. This desire only heightened his anxiety. Under two pressures, William Adams Miller felt suffocated.

Consequently, his performance continued to decline, falling into a slump. Offensively, William Adams Miller’s dunks made the former superstar center look embarrassed. Su Feng’s all-around skills always found ways to avoid these dunks.

On the court, Su Feng was still being interviewed by the club owner. His stats remained top-tier: 29 points, 13 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. The Cavaliers’ dunks were truly dismantled by Su Feng’s drives and passes.

Su Feng was in a good mood today—not because he humiliated William Adams Miller through his actions, but because his team had successfully won the game. Two consecutive wins were good news. Their team was no weaker than those with big men.

“What do you think about Kobe Bryant and William Adams Miller’s pregame comments and performances?” The club owner was more concerned about the personal animosity between Su Feng and William Adams Miller.

“Kobe Bryant should learn the value of silence or risk provoking weaker opponents.” Su Feng showed William Adams Miller no mercy, knowing that if William Adams Miller had won, he wouldn’t have been so polite.

“You worked hard this time, Mr. Superman.” Su Feng eagerly awaited the major media’s articles doubting William Adams Miller the next day.

Su Feng smiled and waved at the club owner’s camera. The feeling of defeating a strong opponent was still so wonderful.

Su Feng faced his old friends Kobe Bryant and Nash with the Los Angeles Blazers at home. Although the Purple and Gold Legion still had two superstars, Henry Will and Nash, the Blazers’ team could be described as “thin.”

Kobe’s injury was severe. Without Kobe, the Blazers had no soul. Even Nash and Henry Will couldn’t replace the spirit of the Blazers.

Su Feng showed no mercy to Nash, scoring 33 points with 8 assists against the poorly performing Canadian dunker. His final score was quite extraordinary. During the game, he even threatened to build a dynasty with the Blazers but was crushed at the Ingeland Route Center Stadium. The Houston Rockets had won four straight games and matches, widening the scoring gap to double digits.

The Rockets’ excellent performance was evident, yet some remained pessimistic about their prospects.

“In four victories, the Rockets haven’t shown much strength, except that the Cavaliers are a bit weak. Does beating a good team mean they are strong? When we go to Oklahoma for the next game, everything will remain the same.” William Adams Miller and Henry Will, famous streetballers from Los Angeles over the past two years, were hailed as the new kings of California. Moreover, this gentleman held a special identity: the absolute “black sheep.”

It was no surprise to see such comments on his social media. Since Su Feng joined the league, this guy had been a “loyal” European. Only in the past two years had he gained some fame, and now his identity was finally revealed.

Don’t think that “keyboard warriors” exist only in Spain or that there’s a program enabling stars to speak on their own Twitter accounts. Evidently, even in England, Europeans and keyboard warriors are indispensable targets in the Rangzhi world.

William Adams Miller, a European with a Spanish name, differed from other keyboard warriors in England by not being a nobody. He had a certain reputation within the Cavaliers.

After the game, Su Feng boarded the school bus, ready to leave. Out of boredom, he checked Twitter and found a message that had been widely retweeted.

The Lanqiu Bai incident had been resolved; now Su Feng just awaited the club owner’s verdict.

If not expelled, Su Feng would continue making William Adams Miller taste true despair with his Lanqiu Chang tactics!

“Haha, if you want my opinion, what a damn fine job! This incident tells everyone in the league one thing: the silent Spaniard should never be provoked! He will make you unable to eat or walk in your own pockets.” Barkley’s exaggerated smile appeared on the commentary panel.

Going to the Cavaliers’ paint area, Henry Will made another successful move? Going into the paint and scoring two points.

In the first basketball season, Asik and Kasby became the two most common Cavaliers, as most Rockets’ points came from these players.

Before the Rockets shifted to the second line, the Cavaliers’ paint defense was unstable. Kobe Bryant repeatedly scored offensive baskets, enabling Nick Young to shoot. Don’t mention Nick Young’s waves—only two or three shots, but a profit nonetheless.

Impossible, Henry Will had to play the entire game, scoring a basket before the first game ended at 27-21. The Dallas Houston Rockets enjoyed a comfortable six-point lead.

If Henry Will were substituted mid-game, the consequences would be unimaginable. The ongoing game drenched players in sweat. If Henry Will kept playing like this, his offensive stability would decline sooner or later due to physical reasons. McHale shook his head helplessly, hoping William Adams Miller would shoulder the responsibility in the next game.

“You performed well in the first game. The Cavaliers’ half court was disrupted by us. But at the start of the second game, McHale will definitely rest Henry Will first, then let William Adams Miller take the court to lead the team forward. At that time, I hope you…”

When Carlisle said this, the players thought he intended to shift the offensive focus from inside to outside. After all, William Adams Miller’s half court was no longer as open as before. But Carlisle’s final decision surprised everyone.

“...At that time, I hope you continue attacking their inside!”

The players looked up in astonishment. William Adams Miller was there—attack the inside?

Kobe Bryant committed two back fouls. Frankly, no one wanted to see that guy jumping around like a clown on the court anymore. So, to cause as much damage as possible, we need to finish off William Adams Miller in James Henry Will’s style. Also, the mission is yours: in the second game, increase your personal offensive attempts. Break through, bring down William Adams Miller. That’s the order.

Su Feng nodded, saying little. Smash William Adams Miller? I can’t ask for more! After using fists, now we use Lanqiu!

One word—

“Kobe Bryant, you will get the ball! I just need you to do one thing: narrow that damn scoring gap!” Before the break ended, McHale anxiously deployed tactics. As soon as his voice dropped, the club owner urged them to start.

William Adams Miller stood up confidently, resting coldly. The Cavaliers circled around him. He would show the world that the league’s premier center died with the Cavaliers.

When William Adams Miller returned to the court, his opponent had changed from old Huangpu to young Kobe Bryant. Seeing the Spaniard on the court, William Adams Miller grew even more passionate. Choosing a rookie to replace me? I must say, the Cuban’s idea is truly “brilliant”! Today, I will bury this rookie completely!

As the second game began, the Houston Rockets led. Su Feng pushed the ball forward, but the pace was slow. William Adams Miller no longer feared Su Feng as before, as his passing gave too many players scoring chances.

Su Feng seemed to have no intention of breaking through himself. If he could make a basket without crossing the three-point line, who would still have the strength to challenge inside?

Su Feng turned to Marion, dribbling the ball with his right hand. He seemed about to shoot.

Just as Lanqiu was about to leave Su Feng’s palm, his wrist swiftly turned outward. Lanqiu altered the ball’s trajectory, bouncing it to the floor, immediately passing to a skilled one-handed spin master!

Chapter Two

A fake pass suddenly. Su Feng’s elusive feint gave Robert Henry no time to react. When Robert Henry crossed to block Su Feng, Su Feng had already passed half of him.

During Robert Henry’s wild days, Su Feng was unmatched. Now, the gap between them had grown even larger.

“It’s coming!” William Adams Miller was excited. This time, he swore to make Su Feng pay.

(End of chapter)