Chapter 85: The Summer League is next
The news that Lin Yi became China's second-ever NBA No.1 pick blew up everywhere.
The first thing you saw on all the major websites.
Over in China?
Fans were already getting ready to
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Chapter 84: The NBA 2009 draft End
While Lin Yi, Blake Griffin, Steph Curry, and the others were getting mobbed by reporters, the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft results were starting to roll in too.
Over at the Thunder table, the ...
2025-04-27 09:06:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83: The NBA 2009 draft 2
In the theater at Madison Square Garden, as soon as NBA commissioner David Stern stepped onto the stage, the boos came raining down from every corner of the arena.
Stern, the old fox he was, ...
2025-04-27 08:16:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 82: The NBA 2009 draft
After finishing his workout with the Clippers, Lin Yi hit up Oakland, Oklahoma, and Phoenix for more tryouts.
In Oakland, the Warriors loved him. Like, full-on praise from everyone. But the p...
2025-04-27 07:57:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 81: Lin or Blake
Zhong Muchen leaned back on the couch, quietly watching Lin Yi, who was staring dead at the 2009 NBA Draft board.
First pick: Clippers.
Second pick: Warriors.
Third pick: Knicks.<...
2025-04-26 17:14:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 80: The last dance of Yao Ming
The Rockets finally got it done — beat the Blazers 4-2.
Yao finally made it past the first round. Sitting there on the sidelines, Lin Yi could feel it — that pure, ...
Chapter 79: Watching a playoff game
After a bunch of crazy games and contests, Blake Griffin took home the dunk contest crown, Curry won the three-point shootout, although Lin came close in both competitions.
Meanwhile, James H...
2025-04-26 13:41:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 78: Time to party...or not
On a private jet to Hawaii...
James Harden was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
Why?!
Why?!
Why the hell did I call that guy?!
Harden slumped into his seat, staring...
2025-04-26 13:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45: The wait game
Maybe it was fate. Davidson Wildcats drew Butler University—coached by Vincent, one of McKillop's old college buddies—in the first round of the Southern League playoffs.
When the bracket ...
2025-04-26 12:13:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 44: New agent
"You're sure it's him?" Javier Stanford leaned in, his voice low as he glanced around the cozy private booth in a popular steakhouse in North Carolina.
Lin Yi cracked a smile...
2025-04-26 12:09:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 43: The life of a NBA agent
Compared to the flashy lives of NBA stars, being an NBA agent was underrated—and a total grind.
You wouldn't believe how many players have borrowed money from their agents before e...
2025-04-26 12:04:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42: Last ride
Before the Southern Conference playoffs kicked off, Lin Yi got a text from Javier Stanford.
"Yo Lin, any chance you're down for an exclusive interview? It's for the March Madness."
Lin ...
2025-04-26 12:00:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: The grind never stops
There were only eight games left in the regular season. After that, it was time for the Southern Conference playoffs.
Coach McKillop knew what time it was—rest time.
He didn't say muc...
2025-04-26 11:59:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40: Future prospects
The showdown between Davidson Wildcats and Oklahoma Sooners was over.
Mission complete
Lin Yi walked off with a new reward from the system.
"Congrats! You've unlocked the system-e...
2025-04-26 09:46:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 39: Sooners vs Wildcats (End)
How will the Sooners pull off their final attack?
Coach Jeff Capel stood frozen on the sideline, watching his team. This was one of the most nerve-wracking moments he'd faced...
2025-04-26 09:41:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38: Sooners vs Wildcats (Take the shot)
Lin Yi pulled off that wild sequence of crossovers and ankle-breaking moves, continuously smashing the expectations of how a big should play.
Then Blake Griffin came down the other end and ma...
2025-04-26 09:38:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 37: Sooners vs Wildcats ( A move from AI)
SECOND HALF BEGINS
Blake came out aggressive in the second half. He stepped out to the 45-degree angle in his first possession and called for the ball. But instead of the Wil...
2025-04-26 09:36:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 36: Sooners vs Wildcats (Stars in the making)
Reggie Miller slowly got up from his seat—right now, all eyes were on him.
Across the U.S., fans were dying to hear what he'd say next.
"Yo! Whoever said this rookie gonna flop—stan...
2025-04-26 09:35:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 35: Sooners vs Wildcats (Lets make some posters)
BANG
The rim shook violently as Blake Griffin hammered down a thunderous one-arm dunk. The whole Davidson arena went silent for a beat—then erupted.
Blake had seen en...
2025-04-26 09:33:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 34: Sooners vs Wildcats (Great start)
"F***!" Taylor Griffin slammed the ball on the floor, pissed off.
Early in the game, the Sooners were down 4–8. That Chinese had just knocked down another jumper. Dude alre...
2025-04-26 09:31:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 33: Sooners vs Wildcats (NCAA Showdown)
NCAA Southern League games usually don't get national attention.
But this one. Davidson Wildcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners.
Yeah, everyone's watching.
After three addi...
2025-04-26 09:29:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32: New shoes
"Bro... your shoes..."
Steph squinted down at Lin Yi's beat-up sneakers, pointing with a smirk in the Wildcats practice gym.
Lin glanced at them, then leaned back against ...
2025-04-26 09:28:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31: Of blowouts and rebounds
The Wildcats' win streak is still alive and kicking. After locking in their 13th straight victory, Lin Yi finally unlocked his dream combo—two shiny new bronze badges: one for Dream Shake...
2025-04-26 09:25:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 30: The blocking party
After a quiet stretch, the heat was back.
The NCAA Southern League was back in action, and Davidson was ready to roll.
Coach McKillop's first game of the second half? An away showdown w...
2025-04-26 09:22:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29: Lessons in the paint
Bang, bang, bang.
Basketballs echoed through the Davidson College gym. Players were hustling, dripping sweat, chasing dreams under the squeak of sneakers and shouting of coaches.
"Yo, D...
2025-04-26 09:19:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28: Chasing Giants: The Road Through UNC
When the NBA first introduced the three-point line, almost every team hated it. No one wanted it—mainly because it came from the ABA, which was seen as the NBA's rival at the time. It just didn't...
2025-04-26 09:16:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27: Christmas Eve-Curry style
Christmas might be a Western holiday, but to Lin Yi, it kind of felt like how Chinese folks treat Chinese New Year. Especially Christmas Eve—it was a big deal here, just like New Year's Eve back ...
2025-04-26 09:13:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26: Moves before the Madness
"Mr. Presti." Durant had just wrapped up a set of threes in the Thunder training gym, wiping sweat from his brow.
"Kevin, you've been looking sharp lately," Presti said, casually walking over...
2025-04-26 09:11:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25: NBA draft evolution
Just like how the NBA went from no three-pointers to living and dying by them, the NBA Draft has gone through some wild changes too.
In the early days, the draft had a rule called the "territ...
2025-04-26 09:02:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24: Wildcats vs Sun Devils (End)
Clang!
Stephen Curry's three-point shot missed.
The buzzer sounded. That was the Wildcats' final chance.
The Arizona State Sun Devils thrillingly won the game, 77...
2025-04-26 09:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post