Chapter 1 The Beginning

　　Late July, early August, in this era before "Leo" existed... Ah, no!

　　In this era before auto chess, you have to say, Su Feng really felt that life was both slow and fulfilling.

　　Whenever he thought that in the future, a day would be gone with just a few swipes on his phone, Su Feng couldn't help but sigh, wondering where the time had gone.

　　In Philadelphia, because of Kobe's arrival, Su Feng temporarily "let go" of Ben Wallace.

　　Well...

　　Su Feng definitely didn't "let go" of Big Ben because Ben Wallace could only provide him with 1500 points of hitting-iron value, while Kobe had 2500 points.

　　Mainly, Su Feng was worried that if he accidentally unlocked Big Ben's Kaleidoscope Sharingan (Mangekyō Sharingan) since he saw Big Ben always looking like he hadn't woken up when he arrived at the training gym.

　　"Come on, Kobe, it's time to decide the winner!"

　　That day, feeling that he was in excellent condition, Su Feng said arrogantly as he looked at Kobe.

　　"Wait a moment, let me get a notebook to record it."

　　The increasingly clever Kobe had now developed the good habit of keeping records before each one-on-one session.

　　It was just that, for some reason, Kobe regretted it when he saw that the number of circles and crosses on the notebook were almost the same...

　　Why didn't I have the habit of taking notes back then?

　　It is worth mentioning that, apart from taking turns dueling with Kobe and Big Ben recently, Su Feng would still do speed sprint training every day under Mills' guidance.

　　Originally, Su Feng, who was sturdy and durable, wanted to focus on both strength and speed...

　　But the loyal Mansias sternly rejected this "unreasonable" request from "His Majesty the Emperor".

　　"Su, you're almost 92 kilograms now...

　　You should know that the best weight I set for you for your rookie season was 90 kilograms.

　　I don't recommend you continue to gain weight until you're fully adapted to your new weight.

　　And you haven't fully developed your current strength yet. You also know that a heavier weight doesn't necessarily mean better strength.

　　Look at Ben, his current weight is only 110 kilograms, but his strength is already better than many NBA inside tanks."

　　As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Mansias, who wanted to earn a long-term meal ticket, once again proved his professionalism.

　　Su Feng knew that Mansias was right, because Kobe had done something crazy like gaining weight in one go in the future.

　　Later, after realizing that it wasn't effective, Kobe "quietly" lost some weight back.

　　Mansias thought that Su Feng's current training arrangement of focusing on speed and supplementing with strength and skill was quite okay. "If you play well this season...

　　I'll make you a training plan to gain weight to 95 kilograms next season."

　　Su Feng nodded and continued to silently give a thumbs-up to His Majesty in his heart.

　　Speaking of which, Su Feng found that his group of tool people were really motivated to work now.

　　Because when Su Feng was doing speed training, Frazier would go over to tutor Ben Wallace, while Mansias would teach Kobe how to use his elbows correctly.

　　In Mansias' view, he didn't know who taught Kobe some of his playing methods, but they were too high-tech.

　　Under Mansias' guidance, Kobe finally understood why Su Feng had improved so quickly.

　　Kobe thought to himself that when he returned to Los Angeles, he would also have to hire a few professional trainers, otherwise, if this went on for a long time, and he was defeated by Su Feng...

　　That scene was too beautiful, please forgive Kobe for not daring to imagine it.

　　In addition, apart from having small parties every two days and big parties every five days, Iverson would also come to freeload off Su Feng's trainers on time...

　　And every time Iverson came, Su Feng's other tool person, Alan Stein, would be as happy as if he had seen a "savior."

　　In order to prove his value, Alan Stein was very generous with his knowledge when tutoring.

　　Under Su Feng's "free initiative", Iverson also felt that he didn't need to shoot so many long-range two-pointers...

　　And although Alan Stein didn't specialize in teaching shooting, under his guidance, Iverson's current shooting training was mainly focused on short-range shots and three-pointers.

　　It was impossible not to shoot mid-range shots in the 90s, and even in the future, mid-range shots, even if they weren't efficient, could still be deadly weapons.

　　Mid-range shots were an essential training subject for Su Feng during his usual practice.

　　In this way, the four "iron men" used their talent and potential to make these tool trainers refresh their worldviews day by day...

　　...

　　"I say, it's boring to just train like this. How about we have a competition?" That day, Iverson, who had been dragged from the party to the training gym by Su Feng, suddenly suggested.

　　"Sure!"

　　"I think it's okay."

　　"Su... Su is right!"

　　Seeing that his proposal was passed unanimously, Iverson smiled and said, "Have you guys ever run the 100 meters before? I'd really like to run it once."

　　The other three shook their heads.

　　"Then let's find a track and compare," Iverson suggested.

　　So, when four NBA players appeared at Lower Merion High School, it was a good thing it was summer vacation, otherwise the security guard felt like he would go crazy...

　　On Lower Merion's 100-meter track, trainer Mills was responsible for timing.

　　Although Su Feng had given him enough money, when he learned that Su Feng was going to have a 100-meter race with his three other friends, Mills couldn't have been happier.

　　"Trust me, as long as you run a few times, you'll fall in love with the feeling of running!" Mills said excitedly.

　　Su Feng really didn't want to stimulate this coach, who truly had Olympic dreams, anymore, because he and Kobe, like him, both respected people with dreams.

　　On the 100-meter track, with Mills' command, Iverson and Su Feng took the lead!

　　Unfortunately, in the second half, Su Feng was gradually pulled away by Iverson, and he was also overtaken by Kobe.

　　And looking at the timer in his hand, although this manual timing wasn't very accurate, Mills was already going crazy.

　　"Why... why don't they like sprinting?" Mills thought to himself depressingly.

　　After the run, while panting, Su Feng asked about the results. After seeing the results, Su Feng smiled and said, "Not bad."

　　Mills was about to go crazy. It was more than just not bad!

　　He wouldn't say anything about Iverson, but Su Feng, if he could continue to accept sprint training, in Mills' view, breaking the 10-second barrier was nothing for a yellow-skinned person!

　　And although he didn't run faster than Iverson, Kobe was overjoyed after seeing that he had beaten Su Feng.

　　Knowing the truth, Iverson nudged Su Feng's knee and whispered, "Did you hold back just now?"

　　Su Feng nodded. "Running 100 meters is tiring. If I didn't let Kobe win, do you believe he would make me run all day with him?"

　　Iverson nodded. He had noticed when Kobe asked him for a one-on-one before, that this person would never stop if he lost.

　　"What are we going to compete in next?"

　　Even though he was still panting, an excited Kobe couldn't wait to start the next competition.

　　Don't ask, just know that he was happy to win against Su Feng.

　　"When I was in Hampton, I liked to use chairs as obstacles.

　　Then, start dribbling from one end of the court. When you get to the other end, you need to use different dribbling moves to get past these chairs. Whoever is the fastest wins," Iverson said.

　　"Okay! Let's compete in this!" As soon as he heard that it was dribbling, Kobe had already thought about how to roast Su Feng later.

　　"Alright." It just so happened that Su Feng's dribbling ability value had recently increased to 65, and he was still a long way from his potential of 66 in terms of experience points.

　　"Uh..."

　　Ben Wallace, who had finished last in the 100-meter race, was a little dazed, but seeing the situation today, Big Ben figured that there would be many events to compete in.

　　In Big Ben's view, he would definitely be able to take first place when they competed in strength.

　　As a result, after returning to the training gym, the four-person dribbling competition began.

　　It is worth mentioning that on the way back to the training gym, Su Feng also gave the other three a bottle of sports drink each.

　　After all, they had just sprinted 100 meters with all their might. Even if the four of them were NBA players, they would need to rest for a while.

　　"Are they all monsters?" Mansias complained with his O-shaped mouth.

　　Mills, who had once again failed to persuade Su Feng to participate in sprinting, glanced at Mansias. Mills didn't know if others were monsters, but Su Feng, in his view, must be a Gundam.

　　In the end, in the dribbling competition, Iverson took first place again, Kobe second, Su Feng third, and Big Ben...

　　Continued to finish last.

　　"Su, even if I close my eyes, I can dribble better than you," Kobe complained.

　　Su Feng: "..."

　　Alright, this Kobe, he really wants to take revenge as soon as he finds an opportunity.

　　However, at this time, Big Ben suddenly said seriously to Kobe, "Kobe, I guarantee that you definitely can't shoot better than Su with your eyes closed."

　　Kobe: "???"

　　At the critical moment, Su Feng quickly used an iron elbow to seal his mouth, directly blocking Ben Wallace, and whispered, "Shut up! No one will treat you as a mute if you don't speak!"

　　Are you kidding me? If you stimulate Kobe, are you going to accompany him to shoot baskets all night?

　　"Then let's compete in shooting in the next event, shall we? It just so happens that I feel like I'm in good physical condition today for some reason," Iverson said with a smile after taking a sip of sports drink.

　　"Okay, I'm good at shooting!" Kobe thought to himself that this time he would not only have a chance to defeat Su Feng, but he might even have a chance to take first place!

　　"Alright." Seeing that everyone still wanted to compete, Su Feng didn't want to spoil the fun, so he nodded and agreed.

　　But...

　　Compete in shooting?

　　Big Ben felt like he really wanted to go home.

　　Bang! Dang! Clang! Qiang!

　　In the competition where they shot five times at each of the five mid-range spots and five three-point spots, Iverson took first place again...

　　Because he had been practicing shooting recently, Iverson's shooting condition was obviously better than the other three.

　　And this time, Kobe still took second place. Su Feng lost by one point, and he shot all "air balls" at the last shooting spot.

　　Kobe laughed miserably. "Su, why are you so nervous?"

　　Su Feng thought to himself, if I didn't lose, would you let me go?

　　Su Feng would rather not have the hitting-iron value for missing those shots than deliberately miss them. Do you know how difficult Su Feng is?

　　And after winning three first places in a row, Iverson was in a good mood. He looked at Kobe and Su Feng and said, "By the way, have you guys considered your 'nicknames'?"

　　Su Feng and Kobe shook their heads repeatedly, but Big Ben on the side was a little anxious, because after finishing last in three consecutive events, he really wanted someone to suggest that they compete in bench press.

　　But obviously, the other three had ignored Big Ben...

　　Speaking of which, player nicknames are also a great pleasure for NBA fans to watch the NBA.

　　Some players' nicknames are because of their playing style, while some players' nicknames are because of some classic games...

　　In short, some are given by themselves, and some are given by others.

　　Like Iverson's nickname "The Answer," it was given to him by his group of friends. He thought it was pretty good, so he used it. Then, it became widely known after he became famous in March Madness this year.

　　"Why don't I give you guys 'nicknames'? I'm very good at this," Iverson said with a smile, widening his big eyes.

　　Kobe nodded. In Su Feng's previous life, the Big Four point guards had a good relationship in private.

　　In this life, after brawling with Iverson in Philadelphia, Kobe admired Iverson's basketball skills on the one hand, and also formed a deep friendship with Iverson on the other.

　　If Su Feng remembered correctly, Kobe's original nickname "Little Flying Man" would have to wait until he won the slam dunk contest, plus the exaggerated hang time he often performed in games, before it would appear.

　　Well...

　　In this life, Kobe's nickname before was Su Feng's 'Pennsylvania Magician'.

　　But after discovering that Su Feng had also given this nickname to Iverson, Kobe didn't want this nickname very much.

　　"How are 'nicknames' usually given?"

　　Su Feng asked curiously, wanting to hear the original explanation of "nicknames."

　　"It's simple, I'll use you as an example.

　　Su, you've been improving your speed very quickly recently. Your first step is as fast as lightning.

　　If I were to give you a nickname, I would call you 'Flash'!" Iverson said with a smile, patting Su Feng on the shoulder.

　　Su Feng: "..."

　　The Flash...

　　Allen, have you even arranged my job after I retire?

　　But you have to say, Su Feng's current top speed has reached 90, and he will be even faster in the future, so in Su Feng's view, the nickname "Flash" is completely designed for him!

　　Don't ask, it's just that he was born early and has a high seniority.

　　"What about me?" Hearing that Su Feng had been "bestowed" a gorgeous nickname by Iverson, Kobe on the side was a little anxious.

　　"Let me think... Kobe, you were born in Philadelphia, right?" Iverson asked.

　　"Yes!" Kobe hurriedly nodded.

　　"The most famous basketball superstar in Philadelphia is Chamberlain, right?" Iverson thought for a while, then asked again.

　　"Yes, yes!" Kobe replied.

　　"Then... what is your dream in playing basketball?" Iverson asked again.

　　"I..."

　　After Kobe smiled "shyly," he scratched his head and said, "I want to be the number one in history at the NBA shooting guard position."

　　"You mean the no.1 among the guards?" Iverson asked curiously.

　　"Yes." After nodding, Kobe also deliberately observed the expressions of the other three, but he found that none of the other three showed a very surprised expression.

　　Ben Wallace wasn't surprised because he had almost knelt down to Su Feng that day.

　　Iverson wasn't surprised because his coach had already fooled him when he was in college.

　　Su Feng wasn't surprised because he knew that Kobe had always wanted to surpass Jordan.

　　"Su, do you know how to connect Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe, and guard no.1?" Iverson turned his head and looked at Su Feng for off-court assistance.

　　Su Feng was speechless, because why did he have to go through so many procedures to give Kobe a nickname?

　　He just directly fooled me with a "Flash"?

　　Of course, speechless as he was, Su Feng's brain flashed an inspiration almost instantly!

　　"In China, we all call Chamberlain 'Basketball Emperor'.

　　Since Kobe wants to be the number one on the guard line, why not call him 'The King'?" Su Feng suggested.

　　"This 'nickname' is good! I agree!" Iverson gave Su Feng a big thumbs up.

　　Big Ben also thought the nickname 'The King' was extremely domineering.

　　However...

　　Kobe on the side didn't really like this nickname...

　　It was an unspeakable feeling. Anyway, Kobe just liked Su Feng's 'Flash' nickname more.

　　So, Kobe shook his head and said, "I think I was faster than Su in today's speed competition, so let's give the nickname 'Flash' to me!"

　　"As for 'The King', this nickname was Su's own idea.

　　And Su, don't lie to me. I also know your dream, so you should keep 'The King' for yourself!" Kobe said.

　　Su Feng: "..."

　　After thinking for a while, Iverson felt that this seemed quite reliable.

　　"That's right, Su, look, this training gym is yours, and the trainers are yours, so you should accept this 'nickname'! Your Majesty the King," Iverson said with a smile.

　　Heavens!

　　Is he going to snatch the trainer of that child in the future, and even his nickname?

　　Su Feng was not such a shameless person.

　　Although Su Feng has always been taking other people's paths and leaving others with no path to take...

　　But when he thought that he would definitely be a senior in the future, Su Feng felt that as a person with "Feng" in his name (feng means maple in Chinese), he still had to give others the food they deserved.

　　It was just that, while Su Feng was thinking about how to reject this nickname, Iverson and Kobe on the side were already discussing how to prank Su Feng.

　　"I have an exclusive interview next week. What do you say, should I tell the media at that time that I was actually chosen by the 76ers to assist Su?" For some reason, Iverson had really wanted to tease Su Feng recently.

　　Kobe was happy. "That's great! What an idea!"

　　Kobe and Iverson both knew very well that the media would not take this joke seriously. They just wanted to confirm Su Feng's 'The King' nickname.

　　Don't ask, just know that being wild and causing trouble are excellent qualities of young people.

　　Iverson has always been the kind of person who walks his own path and lets others talk.

　　He liked Su Feng, so in his view, as Su Feng's older brother, it was only right to support his little brother.

　　And Kobe wanted the 'Flash' nickname even more.

　　Poor Su Feng, he never expected that before he even entered the league, he would be pranked by two bad friends first.

　　...

　　A week later, the Philadelphia Four 'Iron Men' were temporarily missing one, because Iverson happily went to participate in an ESPN interview.

　　Originally, Iverson's agent was a little worried that AI would oversleep, but what happened in the end made this agent dare not believe it...

　　Iverson actually arrived 10 minutes earlier than the previously agreed time.

　　Are you kidding me? Iverson was going to cause trouble today, how could he be late?

　　So, after returning to Philadelphia after the interview, Iverson felt that his mood could only be described as happy.

　　"Strange, Allen has actually been training with us today?" Su Feng said in a daze.

　　On the side, Kobe, who knew the truth, laughed so happily that his wretched smile even made Su Feng suspect that Iverson had secretly taken him to do something.

　　In this way, two days later, Su Feng became "famous throughout the United States"...

　　"Saying 'get rid of that damn pick-and-roll' to his teammates in the Summer League...

　　So what?

　　Does Jordan need a reason to abuse rookies?

　　"It can be seen that Allen and Su have a good relationship, and he doesn't forget to support him even in interviews," Berlinberg said with emotion.

　　"By the way, the media is very eager to interview me now. What should I say?" Krause said with a smile.

　　"Just continue to joke around. Anyway, who will take it seriously?

　　But this is a good gimmick. For the current 76ers, we need to use such a gimmick to bring the fans back," Berlinberg said.

　　"That makes sense." Krause nodded.

　　So, just like that...

　　Two more days passed.

　　According to many unsubstantiated rumors, the 76ers' management "admitted" that they chose Iverson to assist Su Feng.

　　For a time, some unsuspecting people were shocked.

　　Choosing a first-round pick to assist a 13th-round pick, what kind of operation is this?

　　In the 90s, in this era without social networks, don't be surprised, rumors spread by word of mouth, even if they are false in the end, are often said to be true.

　　The fans in Philadelphia were very happy, because knowing the truth, they felt that the good relationship between the two geniuses in private would be of great help to the team's future.

　　Plus, Su Feng originally had the aura of "Philadelphia Hero", and Iverson, who advocated 'freedom', was in line with the name of the Philadelphia 76ers...

　　Well, for a time, the 76ers' season ticket for next season was actually sold out, can you believe it?

　　And on Fifth Avenue in New York, at the Olympic Tower...

　　Stern's mood now could only be described as vulgar ecstasy.

　　Because not long ago, the NBA had reached a partnership with Datian Dynasty Television to broadcast regular season games.

　　Su Feng's appearance changed the trajectory of history.

　　Because of him, starting from the 96/97 season, Datian Dynasty Television would broadcast two NBA games every week, as well as the All-Star Game, playoffs, and finals.

　　Of course, Stern did not announce the specific content of this broadcast agreement to the outside world.

　　After all, Stern had to keep the broadcast fee confidential.

　　Money? What is money?

　　Don't talk about money, talking about money hurts feelings!

　　"David, Su is now more popular than some star players," Mark said in disbelief on the side.

　　Stern nodded. "Although I don't know if they're deliberately hyping it up, whoever came up with this idea is a genius."

　　"But will some people think that Su is too arrogant?" Mark said worriedly.

　　Stern waved his hand. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Allen Iverson was joking. Could it be that someone would really regard Su Feng as the head of the 76ers?

　　"This is a good opportunity. The media in China, I heard that as long as it's a TV show or newspaper with Su on the headline, it's very popular.

　　Now that there's such a gimmick, they'll be even more excited when they watch the NBA," Stern said.

　　"But if Su doesn't perform well..."

　　"The 76ers' management isn't stupid. Do you really think that's why they're helping Allen Iverson 'play dumb' together?"

　　Stern knew very well that the 76ers weren't very interested in the Chinese market.

　　To put it bluntly, they valued Su Feng's appeal to the local market and his strength.

　　If Su Feng couldn't make it under the 76ers' vigorous cultivation, then what else could Stern say?

　　The opportunity has been given, whether he can make it depends on his personal luck.

　　Em...

　　Under Stern's instruction, Iverson's interview and the views of some American fans who believed it to be true were relayed back to China...

　　Chinese fans were excited!

　　Especially recently, when commentating on the Olympic Games, the commentators of Datian Dynasty Television always hyped up Su Feng...

　　Plus, not long ago, after the game against the American men's basketball team, Hu Weidong said in an interview that Su Feng's strength was far above his own...

　　For a time, Chinese fans who lacked understanding of the NBA really thought that Su Feng was the head of the 76ers!

　　"Brother Feng is awesome! See, the first-round pick is here to assist my Brother Feng!"

　　"If anyone dares to question Brother Feng in the future, I'll be the first to get angry with him!"

　　"I don't care anymore, starting from the NBA next season, whether I fail or not, I'm going to skip class! I'm going to watch the NBA!"

　　And perhaps influenced by Su Feng, even Inoue Takehiko, who was drawing "Slam Dunk", specially added such an Easter egg to the manga...

　　"I'm going to America too," Sakuragi Hanamichi said to Sawakita Eiji.

　　"You're going too?" Sawakita Eiji was shocked.

　　At this time, a very small Easter egg appeared.

　　That is, a small string of pinyin appeared on Rukawa Kaede's clothes.

　　"su.feng."

　　Perhaps, Inoue Takehiko hoped to use such a small detail to tell the basketball enthusiasts of Japan that Asia was about to have a top NBA perimeter player.

　　In the summer of 1996, Su Feng had not yet played an NBA game, but he had already become the youth of a generation.

　　"Okay, I was wrong, Su, how about this, I'll teach you another move, okay?" And in Philadelphia, Su Feng, who was inexplicably labeled as the "Philadelphia Boss", was wondering about his "death" not long after.

　　"Forget it, stack the thickest armor and take the most poisonous beatings!" As a loyal warrior player, Su Feng never gave up!

　　...

　　Philadelphia, August passed in such joy. It is worth mentioning that Kobe also received gifts from Su Feng, Iverson, and Ben Wallace on his birthday in August.

　　And although Kobe refused to admit it, the Philadelphia Iron Triangle unanimously believed that Kobe definitely cried when he received the gifts!

　　"I, I'm just sweating from my eyes, can't I?" Kobe said happily and aggrievedly.

　　It has to be said, it feels really good to have friends.

　　Girlfriends are not as happy as playing basketball!

　　And just when the Philadelphia Four 'Iron Men' were happy...

　　In the NBA, after Shaq's move to the West and the end of the Olympics, the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets officially reached a py deal.

　　Charles Barkley parachuted into the Space City, and since then, the Western Conference landscape was completely disrupted.

　　Hakeem Olajuwon, Barkley, and Drexler formed the famous Space City Big Three of the 90s.

　　At the same time, this team-up of old boys also found a "classic" that some of His Majesty's fans could use in the future.

　　If it is said that the pattern of the NBA being strong in the East and weak in the West historically started to become strong in the West and weak in the East, then...

　　That's probably now.

　　In September, Kobe returned to Los Angeles to prepare for the Lakers' preseason training camp.

　　Su Feng's temporary special speed coach, Mills, also returned to Jamaica.

　　Before returning to Jamaica, Mills specifically asked Su Feng to do a serious 100-meter sprint.

　　And after seeing the score displayed on the timer, Mills closed himself off...

　　"I was wrong...

　　He doesn't need four years at all, and he's not taking Olympic medals.

　t give me four to six years, what he will break is the limit of mankind!"

　　Although he felt that a pearl was covered in dust, for Mills, Su Feng also opened a new door for him.

　　Mills decided to use Su Feng as a model to return to Jamaica to select talents, because he believed that the sprinting kingdom definitely still had hidden gems.

　　"The host's current speed attribute is: 87 [120], and the details are:

　　Off-ball running speed 89, on-ball speed: 78, ultimate sprint speed: 93!"

　　Although before the end of the summer, Su Feng's current ability and potential value for ball control and dribbling finally stayed at 66...

　　But looking at his speed panel, Su Feng's mood could only be described as extremely爽 (shuǎng, meaning awesome).

　　Well...

　　If it weren't for 'The King' nickname, this summer would have been even more enjoyable.

　　...