Capítulo 65: Chapter 65: The Annual Basketball Spectacle – All-Star Game Begins
Examining his attributes panel, Tang Lei pondered for a moment before investing all five of his new attribute points into defense, bringing it past the 90-mark. Now, only his stamina remained under 90. At his current level, Tang Lei could comfortably play 30 minutes per game, which was sufficient given the Warriors' deep roster. Come playoffs, his minutes would likely increase, but for now, he had time to build up his attributes and strengthen his endurance.
With his upgrades complete, the Skills Challenge began, featuring Luka Dončić, De'Aaron Fox, Nikola Jokić, Kyle Kuzma, Jayson Tatum, Mike Conley, Trae Young, and Nikola Vučević. As expected, Tatum and Jokić reached the finals. In a dramatic ending, Tatum, who was trailing, made a miraculous half-court shot to clinch the title, leaving Jokić visibly frustrated. Although Tatum tried to embrace him, Jokić playfully dodged before ultimately sharing a laugh.
With the three main contests concluded, Day 1 of All-Star Weekend came to a close.
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The next day, February 18, marked the main event: the All-Star Game. As one of North America's major annual sports events, the NBA put immense effort into the spectacle. Celebrities filled the seats, and the Spectrum Center in Charlotte was packed to capacity an hour before tip-off. Thousands more fans gathered outside the arena, highlighting the event's immense popularity and its positive impact on the local economy. It was no wonder Michael Jordan, the team's owner, couldn't stop smiling, knowing he'd secured a major payday from ticket sales alone.
Meanwhile, the Tencent live chat was buzzing. The number of simultaneous viewers had broken records, reaching over three million even before the game began, with projections to exceed five million once it started. Tang Lei's debut as an All-Star starter, especially after winning both the Dunk and Three-Point contests the previous night, had driven his popularity to new heights.
"Thunder King is making all of China proud! Go, Thunder King!"
"Finally, a rematch between Thunder King and Embiid! Think there will be sparks?"
"Absolutely! Let's hope for a monster dunk over Embiid, haha."
"Let's go for the All-Star MVP! Imagine a rookie All-Star MVP!"
"Isn't that a bit arrogant? Won't people think he's breaking unspoken rules?"
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Amid the fans' cheers, the player introductions began. Each starting player was a superstar in their own right, commanding massive cheers from the audience. Despite being a newcomer, Tang Lei had won fans worldwide through his impressive performances. Though his leading vote count was heavily supported by Chinese fans, international fans had rallied behind him as well.
As Western Conference captain, Tang Lei was introduced last, receiving a loud round of applause. Although the cheers didn't quite match those for LeBron James, Tang Lei stood firm, undeterred by the voices of some fans who still resented him for taking the top vote spot from James.
Tang Lei, unfazed by any negative reactions, kept his focus. He reasoned that for every person who disliked him, there were countless others who supported him. Rather than waste energy on the haters, he chose to invest it in those who cheered for him.
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As Tang Lei settled into his position, he suddenly heard a familiar chant: "Thunder King—let's go!" He turned to see a group of fans in bright red cheering from the crowd, a striking reminder of home.
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