The teammates spread out with tacit understanding, and at the same time, Stoudemire moved in front of the Heat's center.
Li Feng and Lowry executed a pick-and-roll, and then Li Feng drove to the free-throw line.
Stoudemire suddenly blocked the Heat's center, and Yao Ming seized the opportunity to storm into the paint. Li Feng, with quick hands, tossed the ball over.
Although Bosh immediately came to help defend, Yao Ming, after losing weight, was much faster. Coupled with the team's protection for Yao Ming, he had rested from the latter half of the third quarter and only returned to the court in the latter half of the fourth quarter, full of energy.
Therefore, Yao Ming executed a solid dunk for the score, and Bosh missed his defensive attempt.
116:110!
With only 15 seconds left in the game and a six-point lead, the Heat's momentum was gone!
Spoelstra shook his head and returned to the bench, having already given up.
James and Wade also sighed, knowing their revenge had failed for the day.
Ultimately, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Heat at home with a score of 117:112, winning twice against them this season!
Li Feng played 37 minutes today, scoring 42 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 14 assists, another perfect triple-double!
James also performed well, playing 36 minutes, scoring 33 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and assisting 12 times.
Just shy of a triple-double.
However, the Knicks won, and the Heat lost, making Li Feng the clear winner of the day!
After this game, Li Feng's All-Star voting numbers experienced an explosive surge, surpassing Kobe and James by over 100,000 votes.
Although there are still nearly twenty days until the voting deadline, Li Feng's momentum has been established. As long as Li Feng doesn't have a significant slump before the All-Star Game, he will undoubtedly be the top vote-getter.
...
While Li Feng was enjoying success on the court, he was also the envy of others in his love life.
He and Jenna appeared together in various settings.
After confirming their relationship, Li Feng no longer avoided public appearances. Whenever they had free time, he and Jenna would go out and have fun.
Of course, Li Feng's training remained diligent; he would not let his relationship interfere with his practice.
...
The Knicks won another home game, and their next match was in two days. Jenna and Li Feng arranged to relax in Los Angeles for a day.
Li Feng, having lived in New York for so long, wasn't particularly interested in Los Angeles, but he came here for Jenna.
However, they were both very familiar with various places in Los Angeles and weren't sure where to go.
Jenna, being a seventeen-year-old girl, had some whimsical ideas.
She hugged Li Feng and suddenly whispered in his ear, "Li Feng, let's go play at Venice Beach!"
Li Feng was taken aback. He knew Venice Beach was a famous streetball mecca in the United States.
Not only was the scenery beautiful, but it was also a gathering place for many streetball enthusiasts.
Even many NBA superstars came there to compete with streetball players, making Venice Beach lively at all times.
Although Li Feng was young, his mindset was mature. He didn't like overly crowded places.
Furthermore, as a celebrity now, wherever he went, it would attract crowds and cause disturbances, so Li Feng tried to avoid crowded places.
He also disliked making a spectacle of himself and still didn't have bodyguards.
"Jenna, there will be too many people there, and I don't like chaotic scenes. Let's go shopping instead!"
Unexpectedly, Jenna's eyes twinkled, and she smiled, saying, "How about this? You put on some makeup so people won't recognize you, and that should solve it!"
Li Feng chuckled in amusement. He recalled a famous scene in the NBA where Kyrie Irving, in 2012, disguised himself as Uncle Drew and played streetball with locals, easily defeating them.
However, it was currently 2011, and Jenna was quite playful, having thought of this idea ahead of time.
"Jenna, do you really enjoy such thrilling things?" Li Feng asked, pinching her nose with a smile.
Jenna blushed, recalling their intimate moments in bed, and playfully retorted, "What, don't you like thrilling things? I think you enjoy it too!"
Li Feng burst into laughter. Since Jenna had suggested it, he would go along with it. After all, they were in the throes of love, inseparable, and there was nothing they couldn't do together.
So, Jenna found her makeup artist to do Li Feng's makeup and even gave him a beard.
"Wow! Feng Feng, you look even more handsome with a beard!" Jenna exclaimed, rushing up to give him a few kisses.
Li Feng looked at himself in the mirror and felt it wasn't bad. Perhaps after he turned 25, he would consider growing a beard.
Later, Jenna and Li Feng changed into casual clothes, ordinary attire that made them look like two university students.
Jenna, in particular, was different from usual, wearing jeans that made her look youthful and vibrant.
Jenna's popularity was also soaring. Already a young star of the Kardashian family and dating Li Feng, she also needed to keep a low profile.
So, Jenna wore large sunglasses and a hat. Without close inspection, one wouldn't recognize her; she looked like an ordinary student.
Li Feng and Jenna were ready, dressed in casual wear, and arrived at Venice Beach.
Admittedly, the scenery here was indeed pleasant. Coupled with the fine weather that day, they strolled leisurely, enjoying the sea breeze and taking photos, feeling very relaxed.
Li Feng actually enjoyed the feeling of being disguised, as his private space had been significantly reduced after becoming a celebrity.
He used to occasionally play streetball, but now he wouldn't dare, as it would attract onlookers and cause minor disturbances.
Venice Beach was located in a small town in Los Angeles, California, and enjoyed sunshine year-round.
Besides basketball, it also hosted many other sports, such as weightlifting, surfing, and gymnastics.
Ken Hicks, the founder of the Venice Beach Basketball Hall of Fame, began organizing competitions in 1981, but they were interrupted for several years due to unspecified reasons.
In 2006, Nick took over and began to rebrand this unique league under the VBL brand.
...
Li Feng and Jenna walked and played along, eventually arriving at the beach basketball courts.
As expected, it was bustling with people. Many young men were there, cheering and shouting intermittently, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
Jenna appeared very excited, eagerly anticipating Li Feng dominating the other players.
Kobe Bryant sometimes played here as well, which contributed to the high popularity of the courts.
Li Feng suddenly understood Jenna's intention. She not only enjoyed thrilling experiences but was also good at creating buzz.
After all, being a member of the Kardashian family, she hoped Li Feng would create another sensation by dominating the games, making it a memorable anecdote in the NBA.
Perhaps in this parallel world, with Li Feng doing something like this, Irving wouldn't have needed to play Uncle Drew.
This might have been a butterfly effect.
Li Feng and Jenna initially stood on the outskirts, watching from a distance.
Even for NBA superstars who had played numerous regular-season games, playoff games, and even Finals, Li Feng was still awestruck by the atmosphere here.
The streetball masters here truly showcased basketball in its most flamboyant form.
They weren't just playing games or one-on-one; they were putting on various dunking exhibitions.
Each spectacular dunk was met with cheers from the surrounding crowd.
The players participating in the exhibitions had diverse styles.
There were powerfully built Black men, some with dreadlocks, others with dyed hair in various colors, showcasing their skills with abandon.
But there were also individuals who didn't look like basketball players.
These were men with prominent bellies, perhaps programmers or mechanics by profession, yet they could grab a basketball and execute powerful dunks!
The crowd would offer even more enthusiastic applause, cheers, and whistles for these "hidden masters."
Here, there were no rankings or statuses; as long as you had a skill, you could showcase it fully, and the audience would not hold back their applause.
Li Feng nodded repeatedly, thoroughly enjoying this atmosphere.
Although he had become a professional player, won a championship, and become a top superstar in the league, he found that his joy in basketball was slowly fading.
Only here did he rediscover the joy he felt when he first started playing basketball as a child.
Li Feng turned and kissed Jenna's face, saying, "Thank you, Jenna, I really like it here."
Jenna looked surprised, her eyes widening in confusion, and asked, "For no reason, what are you thanking me for?"
"I think the people playing basketball here are truly happy!"
"Okay, then are you ready? Let's go dominate them, I'm really looking forward to it!" Jenna exclaimed, her face beaming with excitement, almost impatient.
Li Feng gently stroked her head and smiled, "No rush. They're all having fun; let's not disturb them."
They watched for a while longer as the streetball players showcased their dunks one by one.
There were windmills, 360-degree reverse dunks, and even two-man alley-oops—truly a spectacular display, even more exciting than the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest!
Just then, two spectators noticed Li Feng and Jenna.
Although their outfits concealed their identities, they couldn't hide their handsome and beautiful features. The two of them standing there were a beautiful sight.
Those two spectators started egging them on.
"Hey, handsome, why don't you show us something too!"
Li Feng hesitated, smiled, and waved his hand, saying, "You guys go ahead, I'll just watch!"
Unexpectedly, another white boy's eyes lit up when he saw Jenna.
He was jealous of the Asian man standing next to Jenna, so the white boy walked over with ill intent and pointed at Li Feng, shouting, "Hey, Oriental kid, how dare you date such a beautiful girl when you're so cowardly!"
Jenna was sharp-tongued and didn't want anyone to speak to Li Feng like that. She immediately retorted, "None of your business, I like him, and you're the cowardly one!"
The white boy wasn't angry. Seeing Li Feng remain silent, he assumed Li Feng was afraid of him and continued to provoke him.
"Oriental kid, are you living off her, hiding behind your girlfriend like this?"
Li Feng felt annoyed. His perfectly good mood had been ruined by this guy.
Perhaps Jenna's beauty attracted more male envy, so other boys started to chime in.
"Oriental kid, dunk it! If you can't, get lost and stop being an eyesore!"
"Yeah, so what if you have a girlfriend? Why are you showing off your affection here?"
...
It seems that if a man isn't capable, it's best not to have a beautiful girlfriend, as it can bring trouble for no reason.
Seeing that these guys were becoming increasingly outrageous, Jenna tugged at Li Feng's arm and shouted, "Honey, go show them your skills! Let them see how good you are!"
This statement didn't quiet them down; instead, it elicited even louder laughter.
Li Feng nodded and made a gesture, asking everyone to be quiet.
"Alright, I'll perform one, but I'm not very good, so don't laugh at me!"
"Dunk one first, haha, I can tell you don't know how to play basketball."
Jenna was overjoyed; she had finally waited for this moment.
She even thought Li Feng was walking too slowly and pushed him onto the basketball court.
A Black boy threw the ball to Li Feng.
He threw it very fast and suddenly, clearly with malicious intent.
If Li Feng didn't know how to play basketball, he would have been hit in the head.
But Li Feng's hands moved like lightning, catching the ball directly and even showcasing a finger-spinning dribble.
The move was very stylish, drawing gasps from several spectators.
The Black boy paused for a moment, nodded, and said, "Looks like you can really play. Alright, let's see you dunk!"
Li Feng dribbled the ball, stood beyond the three-point line, suddenly drove towards the basket.
About two steps inside the free-throw line, Li Feng leaped into the air, raised his right hand high, and slammed the ball towards the hoop.
The move was ordinary, and the crowd wasn't particularly impressed, with only a few people cheering.
However, just as Li Feng's right hand was about to smash the ball into the basket, he suddenly executed a 180-degree spin in mid-air, drifted to the other side of the hoop, and dunked with his reverse hand!
The move was incredibly difficult, highly spectacular, and even more unexpected.
Everyone in the crowd gasped, their eyes bulging as if they were about to pop out.
For a full two seconds, there was complete silence.
After two seconds, everyone on the basketball court erupted into enthusiastic applause and cheers.
"Holy crap! That's amazing, you can dunk like that?"
"That hang time, to glide so far in the air and then spin!"
"Is he playing the underdog? That's too impressive!"
...
Jenna beamed with delight, loving this feeling. She clapped and shrieked continuously, her hands turning red from clapping.
However, the white boy who had provoked him earlier suddenly shouted, "You can only dunk, right? Prove it, challenge me to a one-on-one!"
The white boy was about 1.95 meters tall, slightly taller than Li Feng. Judging by his attire, he seemed to be a streetball expert.
Seeing Li Feng win cheers with his dunk, he was extremely annoyed and wanted to defeat Li Feng publicly.
The surrounding spectators, while marveling, also thought Li Feng might just have good leaping ability.
So, they started egging Li Feng on to have a one-on-one with the white boy.
Li Feng smiled and didn't immediately accept the challenge, merely asking, "What's your name?"
The white boy replied proudly, "Does anyone here not know me?"