Chapter 1 Toronto, House of Steel

Touching Britney's belly, at the thought that in a few months, a baby boy or a little girl would pop out of it, Su Feng felt...

The birth of life is indeed the most incredible thing in the world.

And just thinking about the image of his adorable son getting beaten up by him on the court in the future, or his daughter being as cute as a little princess...

These days, Su Feng even wakes up laughing in his dreams.

However, before fast-forwarding to having a son to beat up and a daughter to spoil, Su Feng must first handle his relationship with Britney.

In fact, Britney had already laid her cards on the table with Su Feng when she told him she was pregnant.

That is, regardless of whether Su Feng, this "scumbag," wants this child or not...

She will definitely give birth to the child.

Firstly, because the cultures of the USA and China are completely different. Secondly, in Britney's opinion, even if Su Feng doesn't want to acknowledge the child, she has the ability to raise it.

And this...

Su Feng found it very awkward.

Because he never expected...

That he, such an "honest person," would be identified by Britney as a "scumbag"?

Does this world still have any justice, any human rights?

What a joke!

This unborn child is the precious research result of his and Britney's English studies!

Therefore, how could he, Su Feng, not acknowledge this child?

"Su, although you are a bit of a playboy, you are indeed a responsible man."

After learning about Su Feng's attitude, Britney's impression of Su Feng also gradually changed from the previous "ultimate stud" to a man she could rely on.

Sigh...

Don't be fooled by Britney often complaining to her girlfriends about Su Feng's somewhat average abilities in certain areas. If Su Feng were really that bad, why would Britney fly to Toronto at every opportunity?

You know, most relationships, unless they are the kind of fairy-tale couples who are truly in love, aren't they all built on physical intimacy?

However...

In this life, after spending a long time with Su Feng...

Plus, after dealing with her unfortunate father, Britney, who felt very free at the moment, didn't want to marry Su Feng immediately because of this child.

It must be said that when men and women are in love, they are like each other's schools.

While Su Feng learned a lot of English vocabulary from Britney, Britney also learned from Su Feng how to see the world in a new light.

Of course, because Britney's brain capacity is limited, the main reason she doesn't want to marry Su Feng immediately is because...

She enjoys her current relationship with Su Feng very much.

In addition, even if Britney is not a particularly understanding woman, intuitively, she also knows...

That Su Feng, who just lost the Eastern Conference Finals, will definitely launch his crazy revenge against the teams that defeated him.

Therefore, where would Su Feng find the time to properly propose, get engaged, and then get married?

Besides, she would definitely go crazy if she had to stay in a dump like Toronto for the rest of her life.

So, considering the above reasons, Britney also made her attitude clear to Su Feng after arriving in Toronto.

During her pregnancy, she would give up some of the work plans she had already arranged, but she would not give up her dreams and career.

Moreover, because American women don't have the unique human rights demand of *zuo yuezi* (postpartum confinement), she would have to be busy for a while after giving birth to Su Feng's little monkey.

And at that time, Su Feng would have to be a stay-at-home dad for a while.

Only after their careers stabilized next summer would Britney consider accepting Su Feng's proposal and getting engaged to him.

"I think there's no problem, dear. Let's do as you say." That day, looking at Britney's eyes full of wisdom, Su Feng smiled.

Because of the different customs and cultures, Su Feng completely understood the idea of ​​having the child first and then getting engaged.

As for whether there would be any criticism from the Chinese side at that time...

Sigh...

Is it your life or public opinion that you are living?

Su Feng knew very well that from Britney's decision and choice this time, she had invisibly solved many of his troubles.

He even almost thought that this American goddess, known for her romantic brain, had been possessed when he noticed how reasonable Britney was.

"Also, Su... if we can enter the palace of marriage together in the future... then I will not invite him."

In the House of Steel, looking at Su Feng, who gave her everything she asked for, Britney, who had been gradually learning about Chinese customs and culture recently, said.

Hearing this, Su Feng knew that Britney was referring to her unfortunate father.

"No problem, dear, everything will be as you say." After ruffling Britney's hair, Su Feng smiled.

And now...

Britney was suddenly a little confused.

Was this still the Su Feng she remembered?

The man who looked honest on the surface but was actually full of bad ideas behind his back.

"But Su, in China, shouldn't both sides invite each other's parents to send blessings to their children when they get married?" Britney, who felt that Su Feng was hiding many bad things from her behind her back, asked curiously.

"It's different. Although I shouldn't judge your father, but...

If inviting him to our wedding would make you feel unhappy, then why should we invite him?" Su Feng replied.

What you said makes so much sense that I can't refute it!

At that moment, Britney felt that meeting Su Feng in the early hours of 1994 was probably the luckiest thing in her life.

After preliminarily deciding on their future with Britney, Su Feng called Comrade Su Weiguo that night.

As a result...

Su Weiguo, who was having a gathering with a bunch of his comrades-in-arms at the time, almost sprayed the *maotai* he had just drunk into his belly on his comrades' faces.

"Hey... you little brat, today isn't April Fool's Day!

And we Chinese people don't celebrate April Fool's Day. Don't joke with your old man!" After excusing himself to go to the toilet, Su Weiguo said to Su Feng on the phone.

"Comrade Su Weiguo... you know me, I have always been pragmatic in my life, so..."

"So... this child was conceived by that American girl you were dating before?

Hey... didn't you two break up a long time ago?" On the phone, Su Weiguo felt a little confused.

"You wouldn't understand this, Comrade Su Weiguo.

My American female comrade Britney and I have only carried out a strategic transfer... in order to avoid public attention." On the phone, Su Feng smiled.

"Avoid... avoid what public attention!

It's already 2002, and you're still playing underground romance with your old man?" Su Weiguo said speechlessly.

"Anyway, what's done is done. And according to the habits and customs of the American people, she has already told me that if I don't want this child, then she will raise the child herself." Su Feng said.

"You... you... ah ah ah! Heavens! Earth! I thought my Su family has been loyal for generations, why did you have to give birth to such an unfilial son?

People say she will raise the child alone. Do you really have the heart to let her be a single mother?" Su Weiguo said, his blood pressure rising instantly.

"Of course not! Because as a five-good youth (a model citizen), how could I be like my damned old man, with the red flag at home not falling and colorful flags fluttering outside?" On the phone, Su Feng retorted.

"Colorful... what flags! Fluttering... what fluttering? You little brat, let me tell you, you have to explain things to me clearly today!

If you don't explain things clearly, then when you return to Beijing, see if I don't break your dog legs!" Su Weiguo said emotionally.

"Okay, okay, let's talk about serious business.

Dad, I have already discussed it with her. According to the local customs, girls have to work normally even if they are pregnant. So, she and I are considering giving birth to the child first, and then getting engaged." Su Feng said.

"Huh? Hey... People are already pregnant, and you still want them to work?

You little brat, what kind of man are you? And shouldn't you get married first and then have children?" Su Weiguo asked with a puzzled expression.

"Wake up, Comrade Su Weiguo, don't you really think that in this world, any country's women can be compared with our country's women who can hold up half the sky in terms of status?

Besides, this is their local custom! And as a man, especially a responsible person, shouldn't I respect their choices and considerations?" Su Feng asked rhetorically.

Hiss...

Don't say it, Su Weiguo felt that what Su Feng said seemed to make a little sense.

After all, Su Weiguo had heard Xu Guoliang talk about the customs of the United States more than once.

Therefore, after confirming with Su Feng that he had not abandoned her and would not do such a thing, Su Weiguo felt relieved.

"Then, will you take care of things with Mom and Grandpa?" At the end of the call, Su Feng said.

"Take care... take care of what!

Let's wait a few days. In a few days, I'll get your Uncle Xu together to popularize some of the customs of the beautiful country to them first, and then tell them slowly." Su Weiguo said weakly.

"Okay, let's just do that for now. I'll accompany her for a walk for a while."

"Hey, you little brat, what about the nationality of this child that you and this American girl, ah no, your future wife, will have in the future?" Su Weiguo, who suddenly remembered something, asked as Su Feng was about to hang up the phone.

"Are you stupid, Comrade Su Weiguo?

Even if your grandson wants to choose a nationality, that will be a matter for him when he comes of age.

And even if you don't believe in your grandson, you should always believe in me, who has full awareness and is untainted by the sludge, right?

Besides, your grandson hasn't even been born yet. Don't tell me you've already started to doubt your grandson's composition?" Su Feng laughed.

"Well, Comrade Su Feng, I didn't expect that although you work in a capitalist environment, you still don't forget your original intention...

The organization is very satisfied with your loyal belief." Su Weiguo said to Su Feng as he hung up the phone.

…

On the 16th, after preliminarily arranging everything properly, Su Feng, who had freed up his hands, also had a phone call with Zhang Bin, the coach of the Chinese men's basketball team.

Because, just like in his memory, due to the impact of 9/11, most American stars were unwilling to play for their country...

Therefore, this World Championship, which will be held in Indianapolis, is the best opportunity for the Chinese men's basketball team to win a gold medal in Su Feng's eyes.

In Su Feng's previous life, during this period, most of the world's strong basketball teams were undergoing generational changes.

Therefore, even before the Wang Zhizhi incident, even without him, this Chinese men's basketball team was originally one of the favorites in this World Championship.

Yes, you read that right. Our Chinese men's basketball team was also a favorite team in major competitions like the World Championship in the past!

And in this World Championship, the Chinese men's basketball team even almost caused the American men's basketball team to overturn!

It's just a pity that due to the Wang Zhizhi incident, the Chinese men's basketball team was forced to reduce its personnel before the competition.

In addition, the excessive hype before the competition caused the Chinese men's basketball players to fail to play in this World Championship with the best mentality...

As a result, the final results achieved by the men's basketball team did not reach the "guarantee fifth, strive for third" that people had expected before the competition.

However, in this life...

Guarantee fifth, strive for third?

Hey, who are you underestimating?

You know, looking at the whole world, apart from the American team...

Where else can you find a second team like the Chinese men's basketball team that has five NBA players, two of whom are All-Stars, and one of whom is the current number one player?

Su Feng, Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Hu Weidong, and Battelle.

And apart from the young Yao Ming, among the Chinese men's basketball players who are playing in the NBA, who doesn't have a championship ring in their hands?

No exaggeration, in Su Feng's opinion, it would be a bit low-key to say that they are taking a medal in this World Championship.

Because in the case that the American team can only participate with an 18th-tier lineup, in this World Championship, what can pose a threat to the men's basketball team...

Only the Yugoslavia that is suffering from division, Spain led by Gasol, who has just left the novice village, and Argentina, whose golden generation has not yet reached its peak, are left.

In Su Feng's previous life, the most awesome player in this World Championship was named Bodiroga, who was the number one player in European basketball during this period.

However, because the domestic situation was messed up by the Beacon Country to the point of extreme distress...

In fact, in this World Championship, you might as well say that the other teams played too poorly than that Yugoslavia played too well.

Because two years later, in the Athens Olympic Games, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated the Serbia and Montenegro men's basketball team, which inherited the legacy of Yugoslavia.

As for Spain and Argentina...

To be fair, Argentina's fans probably have to wait another two years for Argentina's peak.

Because in this World Championship, if it wasn't for the lack of physical strength, the Chinese men's basketball team really couldn't beat this Argentine men's basketball team.

And Spain...

The current Spain is also not the Iberian Spain of the future, which has a double-tower guarding the inside line and a bunch of top European stars who can play in the NBA guarding the outside line.

In short...

Champion, gold medal.

This is Su Feng's lowest expectation for the Chinese men's basketball team in this World Championship.

Therefore, this is also why he suggested that Zhang Bin directly pull the men's basketball team to the United States for training.

Because even if some players in this men's basketball team become inflated at that time, Su Feng can provide psychological counseling to them in the first time.

In addition, after Su Feng calls his friends to the training camp, the Chinese men's basketball team can also learn from the beatings in advance.

And this is the most valuable wealth that this Chinese men's basketball team can obtain at that time.

Because in this world...

Not every team can get the opportunity to have a galaxy battleship composed of Kobe, McGrady, O'Neal, Big Ben, Nash, Iverson, etc. as sparring partners.

…

"Alas, as expected, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."

On this day, after confirming the time for the men's basketball team to go to the United States for training with Zhang Bin, Su Feng also took the time to pay attention to his junior, Yi Jianlian, who is currently playing at the Laoluomei High School.

The result was that he didn't know if he didn't look at it...

He was shocked when he saw it.

Because the current Yi Jianlian has grown to 208 centimeters...

So now in the Pennsylvania basketball world, Yi Jianlian has been given the nickname "Big Demon King."

There's no way, how can most American high school students have such an excellent physique as Yi Jianlian?

In fact, except for some strong basketball schools, most of the centers of American high school basketball teams are only about 190 centimeters tall.

And you have to know that this Yi Jianlian is not only tall...

But he can also jump very high!

In Su Feng's previous life, maybe Yi Jianlian didn't play out the ending that people most wanted to see, but please don't doubt the scouting reports that American scouts made about him before the game.

Yi Jianlian.

If there was no Su Feng, then he would definitely be the potential ceiling for yellow people in the field of basketball.

And thanks to the fact that Yao Ming happens to be playing for the Philadelphia gangsters, usually, this little Yi can always get guidance from NBA players.

Therefore, in Su Feng's opinion, this Yi is definitely promising in the future.

Of course, it is definitely unrealistic for Yi Jianlian to play at the height that is only found in novels.

In Su Feng's opinion, after learning English in advance and laying a solid foundation, what Yi Jianlian should do more is to lower his expectations for himself.

Because only in this way can he continue to survive in the NBA.

And it is worth mentioning that, as in his memory, many young Chinese men's basketball players have received trial training invitations from the NBA this summer.

For example, Zhu Fangyu.

In Su Feng's previous life, due to the Wang Zhizhi incident during this period, many domestic young players gave up the idea of ​​trying out in the NBA.

However, in the future, after Yao Ming personally broke this barrier...

They have also missed the age that makes NBA teams tempted.

Maybe some of these players only got such trial training opportunities for the commercial purposes of the NBA teams.

But taking Zhu Fangyu's three-pointers and defense at his peak in the future, in Su Feng's eyes, at least, Xiao Zhu can mix for a few years as a water dispenser manager.

Therefore, since this cross-sea bridge to the NBA has been built by himself, how can Su Feng stand by and watch if these young people can really get the opportunity to train in the NBA for a year or two?

Even though their talents are limited.

But even if they can only evolve from 70 to 71...

That will be a great help for Su Feng, who is still plotting the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the future.

Take Hu Weidong as an example.

It seems that he can be an absolute core in the CBA, but in the NBA, even if he doesn't have much playing time, his state and ability to compete in high-intensity games are definitely not comparable to the old Hu of the same period in history.

In Su Feng's eyes, the Chinese men's basketball team is not without the potential to fight.

Because in his previous life, the Chinese men's basketball team proved this at the 08 Olympic Games.

It's just because the degree of confrontation in the CBA is usually limited, so after the physical strength declines, the technical movements of many players are prone to deformation.

Just like there will be fewer and fewer domestic players of the core type in the CBA in the future...

Because as professional players, the primary consideration must be how to integrate into the team.

And in the case that there are foreign players in the team who can fight five at a time, you said that those core-type players need to practice the skills...

Why should these players waste time on this?

Therefore, even if they can only train in the NBA for a year or two, even if it is only a trial training, Su Feng also wants to encourage Zhu Fangyu and the others to make bold attempts.

It's just that in this way, whether the Guangdong team wants to stab Su Feng in the back...

Then Su Feng doesn't know.

…

Speaking of which, just when Su Feng was busy arranging various matters.

As Su Feng had predicted before, the Lakers were indeed avenged by the Celtics in this year's Finals with a score of 4 to 3.

In this year's Lakers-Celtics rematch, Kobe was once so angry at Ray Allen's dog-walking style of play that he stomped his feet on the court.

And apart from the young Zach Randolph...

Auerbach's other meat shields, which he had carefully prepared for O'Neal on the bench, also played their due value in this series.

Of course, even so, O'Neal actually lost to himself in the end.

Because after winning the championship last year...

This inflated fathead relaxed in the summer, so in terms of physical fitness, compared with last season...

This season, whenever the critical moment comes, O'Neal always seems to be a little short of breath.

In addition, because he injured his finger in Game 3, in the subsequent 4 games, Kidd, who was already the incarnation of steel...

What can be described as his shooting percentage, let alone unbearable to look at?

North Shore Garden Arena, Game 7...

After Ray Allen successfully created a new NBA Finals single-game three-point record with 10 three-pointers on the court...

On the sidelines, Auerbach, who had dressed up carefully before the game, finally lit the cigar symbolizing victory with the help of Duncan.

And on the dome of the North Shore Garden Arena, those flags fluttering in the wind seemed to be cheering at this moment.

You know, it has been a full 16 years since the Celtics last won a championship without knowing it.

For Auerbach, in the past 16 years, he has tried to reshape the glory of the Green Army more than once.

However, it was not until this year that the old man, who will be 85 years old in September this year, once again tasted the taste of the championship.

No one knows how happy Auerbach was this night.

And at the awards ceremony, when the Celtics players gathered around him and lifted the O'Brien Cup, which symbolizes the highest team honor in the NBA...

Auerbach's constant laughter at that time also became one of the most unforgettable scenes in this year's NBA.

And after the championship awards ceremony, Tim Duncan, who could contribute "25+13+4+2+1" on average in this year's Finals, also received from Bill Russell, the Lord of the Rings...

The first FMVP trophy of his personal career was handed over with great symbolic significance!

"The era of the three kings standing in the NBA has arrived!"

After the game, ESPN deliberately put together the pictures of Su Feng, O'Neal, and Duncan in the game.

As everyone knows, as early as the 98/99 season, Su Feng became the youngest Finals MVP, regular season MVP, and best defensive player in NBA history.

And after that...

In the 99/00 season, he also led the Raptors to successfully defend the title and once again won the Finals MVP and regular season MVP.

However, in the 00/01 season, it was O'Neal and his Lakers who had the last laugh.

And this year, after Duncan successfully won his first championship in his career.

Among the current players in the NBA, currently, except for a certain "old hooligan"...

Su Feng, Duncan, and O'Neal happen to be the only three players who have won the championship and won the regular season MVP and the Finals MVP.

Of course, unlike Su Feng, who won the Grand Slam in the same year, Duncan won the regular season MVP last season, and O'Neal won the regular season MVP this season.

However, this does not prevent them from ruling the NBA in turn in the post-Jordan era...

The greatness of the three of them.

Los Angeles has a fish named Shaquille O'Neal.

The Celtics have a Buddha, whose name is Tim Duncan.

There is a god in the north, whose name is Su Feng.

In the summer of 2002, Stern had many troubles.

But twenty years later, when people look back on this period of the NBA, they think that this is the most exciting time in NBA history.

Because the NBA during this period...

A hundred flowers bloom, and the three kings stand.

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