Irving's pull-up jumper was full of flair, his rhythm unbeatable. He didn't just rely on his jump to execute the move, but used his incredible ball-handling skills to flick the ball up from the defender's blind spot.
Swish!
Bank shot, good!
2:0!
The crowd erupted in cheers. Witnessing such a high-difficulty layup on a streetball court was truly breathtaking!
Irving's skill was undeniable, truly unbelievable.
Li Feng, seeing Irving score, didn't show any dejection. Instead, he joined the crowd in applauding and complimenting him.
"Beautiful!"
Irving himself was quite pleased, running two laps around the baseline excitedly before returning to the top of the arc.
The rules remained the same: the first to score five baskets wins.
Irving had already scored two, and Li Feng still had a chance.
The audience began to heckle again.
"Hey, Oriental kid, can't do it anymore!"
"Watch Irving beat you up, you're doomed!"
"That necklace your girlfriend is wearing is going to Owen, and I say, you might as well give your girlfriend to Owen too, hahahaha!"
"Hahahaha..."
These spectators were just looking for trouble and didn't mind being insulting.
Jenna was furious and started arguing heatedly with the people next to her, trading trash talk.
Li Feng wasn't in a hurry. He seemed oblivious to the noise from the sidelines, still smiling encouragingly. "Keep it up, Irving, let's see what else you've got."
Seeing Li Feng so calm, Irving felt a bit curious and didn't act too arrogantly. He nodded, "Alright, I'll show you what else I can do."
Saying that, Irving started dribbling again.
Having scored the first two baskets, Irving felt very relaxed, and his moves became even more flashy.
Li Feng wasn't using his full effort, just playing standard defense.
Irving suddenly changed direction, followed by a half-turn, moving towards the baseline.
These two moves were smooth and seamless, instantly leaving Li Feng more than a meter behind. Then, Irving pulled up for a jump shot, composed and elegant.
Swish!
Another basket!
The crowd gasped in amazement again, cheering loudly.
Jenna was getting anxious and shouted at Li Feng, "You need to take this seriously, you're almost losing!"
The spectators nearby chuckled and taunted, "Your boyfriend can't hack it, you want him to be serious? He doesn't have the skill, you know!"
Jenna gritted her teeth and retorted, "You don't know anything! I'll slap you in the face later!"
"Hahahaha, you're getting worked up. If your boyfriend can really win, we'll kneel and apologize to him!"
"You said it yourself, so don't blame me if I make you kneel later!"
"Of course, but if your boyfriend loses, you have to..." a few spectators looked at Jenna with sly grins.
Jenna glared at them and said, "Then I'll kneel and apologize too!"
...
The sidelines were in chaos, but Irving and Li Feng were in harmony. Li Feng applauded Irving's brilliant shot again.
"Amazing, Irving, it's a real honor to witness your skills up close!"
Seeing Li Feng's humility, Irving felt a little reluctant to be so ruthless. He said, "How about we just stop here? No need to bet, let's just play for fun."
Unexpectedly, Li Feng waved his hand and threw the ball back to Irving. "No, we said we'd bet, so we have to finish this game! You've made three baskets, two more to go!"
Seeing Li Feng's stubbornness, Irving was quite impressed and decided to give Li Feng a break.
Irving dribbled at the top of the arc and suddenly, in a very exaggerated move, dribbled the ball out of bounds.
His acting was a bit clumsy, and the crowd saw through it. Li Feng also smiled and shook his head.
Irving said, "It's your turn, I made a mistake."
"Irving, you don't have to do this, winning or losing doesn't matter."
Saying that, Li Feng returned the ball to Irving.
Irving looked at Li Feng, finding this Oriental kid a bit strange.
Even the most magnanimous person wouldn't act like this, right?
His generosity was just too immense...
So, Irving resumed his offense.
This time, Irving changed his strategy. He faked a drive, then suddenly stepped back, retreating to the three-point line.
Li Feng was still defending his drive and didn't expect this move. By the time he lunged forward, Irving had already released the three-point shot!
Swish!
Another one!
The score was now 4:0.
"Wow!" The crowd exclaimed again. This shot perfectly showcased Irving's shooting ability; his release was not only extremely fast but also very accurate!
After scoring, Irving excitedly bent one knee, shaking his right hand continuously.
This was a common celebration for Irving in NCAA games, very stylish. The crowd also started doing the move, and the atmosphere was joyous.
Venice Beach truly lived up to its reputation as a basketball mecca. Despite the cheering and the arguments, the crowd knew how to pump up the energy.
Li Feng also imitated Irving's celebration and then clapped his hands in acclaim!
The audience was a bit confused. This Oriental kid seemed so carefree, why wasn't he worried at all?
4:0!
Li Feng smiled, "Very good, just one more basket, keep going!"
Irving looked at Li Feng and said slowly, "Is there still a need to continue?"
Li Feng shrugged, "Of course, we have to continue, you haven't won yet!"
"Alright..." Irving slowly began to dribble at the top of the arc.
Suddenly, he accelerated and drove from the right.
This move was relatively simple, without any flashy maneuvers. Perhaps Irving felt there was no need for further tricks against a rookie like Li Feng.
After all, it was the last basket, and a simple finish would end the game.
Unexpectedly, Li Feng moved like the wind, sticking closely to Irving.
Irving wasn't in a hurry. He knew Li Feng's speed was good too, so since he was keeping up, he decided to add some flair.
So, Irving executed a behind-the-back dribble with a large motion, throwing Li Feng to the right.
Just as he thought he could drive straight to the basket, Li Feng, like a phantom, appeared in front of him again.
"You..." Irving was stunned.
In that moment of daze, Li Feng's left hand shot out, snatching the ball from Irving's hands.
Too fast...
Irving quickly tried to steal it back, but Li Feng's movements were incredibly fluid. He took a step forward and hugged the ball.
"It's my turn to attack," Li Feng said calmly.
The crowd, which had assumed Irving had won, started to turn away.
Unexpectedly, the situation on the court took a dramatic turn, and Li Feng actually stole the ball.
Was there still a chance for a comeback?
Irving was also surprised. He had indeed been a bit careless, but he was Irving; it was hard for anyone to steal from him easily.
"Alright, you attack, good luck!" Irving smiled magnanimously and walked to the three-point line.
Jenna was ecstatic. She had been waiting for Li Feng to make his comeback.
She kept screaming from the sidelines, "Stone! Crush him! Big comeback!"
Although Li Feng's steal was brilliant, Jenna's shouting still drew laughter from the crowd.
Li Feng held the ball at the top of the arc, looking at Irving, and said softly, "You need to be serious now, I'm starting my counterattack."
Irving nodded, feeling a sense of unease. The Oriental kid in front of him exuded an aura of extreme confidence.
Where did this confidence come from? Irving couldn't figure it out.
Li Feng started dribbling, moving slowly, then suddenly burst forward, driving from the right.
Irving's defensive ability was actually average. It wasn't until he was around 28 that it improved slightly.
However, that was considered average in NBA-level games. On the streetball court, Irving was a complete package on both offense and defense.
Unfortunately, today he encountered an NBA player...
"This guy is a god! He can make threes from that far away?"
"This isn't playing dumb to trap the smart, this is playing dumb to trap an aircraft carrier!"
...
Jenna was the most excited. She had been waiting for this moment and was screaming from the sidelines.
"Stone! You're the toughest! I love you!"
"Keep it up, crush him!"
Irving wore a wry smile, tossed the ball to Li Feng, and said, "Come on, two more baskets, let me enjoy them."
Li Feng didn't hesitate. He knew that the best way to respect a basketball fanatic like Irving was to dominate him with full force!
So, Li Feng executed a fadeaway jump shot and a crossover dribble, drove to the basket, and finished with a reverse dunk!
After scoring two consecutive baskets, the score became 5:4!
A comeback victory!
The entire crowd rushed onto the court, surrounding Li Feng and cheering loudly.
"Awesome! Awesome!"
Irving was awkwardly pushed to the side. He silently took off the thick gold chain from his neck, thinking of giving it to Li Feng later.
Jenna also rushed over excitedly and hugged Li Feng.
But in her excitement, Jenna's movements were too large, and her hat and sunglasses were knocked off.
The crowd immediately recognized her and exclaimed again, "Hey, isn't that Jenna?"
"Ah? If that's Jenna, then her boyfriend must be..."
"Li Feng! I knew it, it had to be Li Feng!"
More and more spectators recognized them, and Irving was stunned for a moment before smiling.
Irving felt his loss today was justified. That was Li Feng!
Although Irving had shone brightly in NCAA, he was still a beginner compared to the NBA.
And Li Feng was already a top superstar in the NBA.
...
Seeing that the crowd had figured it out, Li Feng no longer hid his identity.
He smiled, took off his bushy beard, waved to the crowd, then walked over to Irving and hugged him tightly.