Hannah then asked, "In the final three minutes of the game today, the Wildcats were still trailing by 15 points. What were you thinking at that moment?"
This question wasn't just on Hannah's mind; many fans were wondering the same thing.
A 15-point deficit put immense psychological pressure on the trailing team, especially in NCAA games.
NCAA game rules are close to FIBA rules, with scores generally not being very high. A 15-point gap was already substantial.
For Li Feng to withstand that pressure and rally for the comeback was truly the mark of a superstar.
"Honestly, I wasn't thinking too much," Li Feng replied. "I just felt we had to win the championship, for the coach, for my teammates, for all the fans who support me, and for the Chinese fans cheering for me from thousands of miles away!"
Hannah heard the inner strength in Li Feng's words.
She nodded approvingly. "Your championship is well-deserved. By the way, I have another question. I watched your game in the Olympics last time. You played so well against the Dream Team. Does that mean you're already capable of playing in the NBA?"
Li Feng pondered for a moment. "I think I'm ready," he said. "But I'll need time to adapt through actual games. Regardless, I believe that if I work hard, I will definitely establish myself in the NBA!"
Hannah was surprised by how mature and steady Li Feng's mindset was, completely unlike an eighteen-year-old.
Yet, on the court, Li Feng was full of passion and energy, making him a nearly perfect athlete.
"Li Feng, you and Stephen are called the 'Splash Brothers.' However, your draft rankings are continuously rising. The hope of you two being on the same team after entering the NBA is slim. Do you feel any regret about that?"
Li Feng sighed and nodded. "It's a real regret. Stephen and I have great chemistry, and our playing styles are very similar. However, I believe that competing against Stephen as opponents on the court, pushing each other to improve, isn't a bad thing either."
Hannah praised, "Your mindset is truly unique. May I... may I ask a favor?"
Li Feng blinked. "Please, go ahead."
"Can I get your contact information?"
Li Feng chuckled. "Of course! I'd be delighted to exchange contact information with a beautiful girl like you!"
"Don't say it like that. You're the hottest player in America right now."
Although Li Feng had gained countless fans recently, with many female fans secretly contacting him, it was still rare for a stunning girl like Hannah to proactively ask for his contact details.
After the interview, Li Feng and Curry did two more things.
Li Feng cut down the net from the game as a memento, while Curry kept the game ball.
Perhaps after entering the NBA, they would achieve more honors and more trophies, but the championship in college was a commemoration of youth and passion.
It would become the most cherished memory of their lives!
Next up was the annual climax of the NCAA: the championship award ceremony!
The fans were now chanting the name of Davidson College, as well as the names of Li Feng and Curry.
The Wildcats players, all wearing championship hats, gathered around Coach McKillop, their expressions filled with excitement, awaiting the moment to lift the trophy.
The host, Jim Nantz, spoke with great emotion, "Congratulations to Davidson College, and congratulations to the coach and players of the Wildcats! You've given us all so many thrilling games during this March Madness!"
The entire arena erupted in cheers once more. Countless streamers filled the air, and the players wore the smiles of victors.
Subsequently, the championship trophy was presented by the NCAA President to Coach McKillop, and the players jumped for joy again.
McKillop was deeply moved. He said a few brief words, then affixed the name of Davidson College to the center of the NCAA schedule board, marking Davidson College as a historic basketball powerhouse!
And Li Feng, deservedly, became
Both Li Feng and Curry were undoubtedly exceptional in this regard.
However, there could only be one Nash, and it wasn't possible to perfectly replicate that. Kerr placed even greater importance on Curry's three-point shooting.