His dunk over Wade was widely reposted on the Internet that night. In the United States, people called it the ‘Whip of God’. In China, talented netizens named it: The coming of heaven.
Obviously, little Emperor James and Flash Wade did not survive this disaster.
In the first game of his career, he scored 21 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block, and also made a fatal buzzer-beater. Fanshie was called the strongest rookie in the history of the finals.
Moreover, people unanimously believe that Fanshie's performance in the first Finals surpassed that of his senior, Magic Johnson.
As for Fan Xi's dunk and buzzer-beater, it is called the greatest buzzer-beater performance in the history of the NBA Finals. It is recognized as surpassing Jordan's steal of Jazz Russell's buzzer-beater!
After all, the person he single-handedly defeated was the number one superstar in the league, and the person he was holding down was the top four superstar in the league and the former Finals MVP.
The brilliant identity of the opponent increased the gold content of this final shot to an incomparable degree.
Reggie Miller said excitedly: "Before tonight, there had never been such a fatal kill in NBA history. After tonight, there will be no such fatal kill again."
In particular, Fanshie later put on Kobe Bryant's jersey and completed the final free throw.
This sublimates the humanistic sentiments of Juesha.
Many Lakers fans are saying that this is the legacy of the NBA. Kobe will hand over the jersey to Fanshie tonight, and the Lakers crown will be placed on Jack's head in the near future.
Subtly, people have regarded Fanshie as the successor of the Lakers dynasty.
Winning the first away victory sent Los Angeles into crazy celebrations. Everyone was thinking: We will soon be the only dynasty team in the 21st century that has won two and three consecutive championships.
However, this good mood came to an abrupt end at noon the next day.
Smart fans should have guessed it earlier. Rumors spread that night that Kobe Bryant was sent to the hospital overnight, and Jack Fan did not appear in the post-game press conference after accepting a courtside interview.
meeting.
As usual, as the man who performed the best in the game and completed an epic kill, he should appear at the media conference to meet with all reporters and receive everyone's praise.
Kobe Bryant completed the surgery early the next morning. In the United States, as long as you have money, you can get the best orthopedic surgeon in the United States to fly from Boston to Miami overnight.
This is not a major surgery.
Kobe Bryant suffered a broken bone.
For athletes, this kind of 'hard injuries' are not very harmful. What they are afraid of are the 'soft injuries', especially ligaments.
This is a great blessing among misfortunes for Kobe.
But now, the problem facing the Lakers is extremely difficult. According to doctors' estimates, it will take at least six months for Kobe Bryant to return to the game. It is impossible for the Finals to be postponed until six months later because of his injury.
The Lakers losing Kobe are like the Tigers losing their two most powerful front paws. With the current lineup, how can they compete with the Heat who have the Big Three?
Originally, the Los Angeles Lakers were playing against the Miami Heat in this game. If Kobe hadn't been injured, there wouldn't even have been a need to rely on a buzzer-beater to determine the outcome.
Now, looking at Kobe lying in the ward, everyone is immersed in anxiety and melancholy.
Executives of the Los Angeles Lakers flew to Miami overnight.
Jeanie Buss, Jim Buss, Kupchak, Magic Johnson... and a group of senior managers were all standing guard outside the ward.
Kobe Bryant's injury was a devastating blow to the Lakers.
Not only will it fundamentally reverse the advantage of the finals, but it will also greatly reduce the commercial value of the finals. The head of the business department even cried directly outside: "Next, what should we do with our home sponsorship and box office revenue? Who would be willing to do that?"
Spending tens of thousands of dollars to watch a game without Kobe? Who would be willing to spend millions of dollars to sponsor a game without Kobe?"
"We used to be very aggressive in selling single games. If I had known better, we would have packaged and sold them together..."
This woman named Sura was under tremendous pressure to make profits, and she cried.
Her crying made several Lakers bosses and shareholders frown even more.
At this time, Vanessa walked out of the ward, and Jim Buss and the others hurriedly approached her with concern, greeted her, and said they would definitely give Kobe the best medical care...
Vanessa is very calm. As an athlete's wife, she has long been accustomed to her husband's injuries. Moreover, as a woman, she doesn't quite understand the meaning of one more championship and one less championship. She only hopes that her husband can last for a long time.
of accompanying oneself.
"Jack, Kobe said he had something to tell you."
Vanessa called to Fanxi who had been sitting on the corner seat.
Fanxi did not participate in the conversation with their management, because most of what they talked about was the "loss" brought to the team after Kobe's injury, and some economic topics. Fanxi was not professional and he did not want to discuss these.
He left the hospital at two o'clock in the morning last night and rushed here at nine o'clock this morning.
During this process, he had a phone call with his agent Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan told him that the market prices soared with this game and the commercial value was further soaring. Then Lu Yuan asked about Kobe's injuries.
Xi said there was no conclusion yet.
In fact, Fanshi already knew last night that Kobe was out for the season, but he didn't want to tell anyone the bad news.
Lu Yuan said over there, if Kobe Bryant is injured, it will be a very good opportunity for you. You will have the opportunity to perform the legend of Magic Johnson. If you do this in this era, you will be truly meaningful.
You will become a superstar in the league who can make all the difference. Any time your name is mentioned in a game, the ticket price will soar and the attendance will suddenly increase...
Fan Xi hung up the phone.
Vanessa called Vansh's name.
Everyone was a little surprised. They originally thought that apart from his family, the first person Kobe would meet would be the team management, Jim Buss or Jeanne Buss.
"Jack, come on. We will rely on you next. I believe in you. You are already standing at the crossroads of history, and you will become the new leader."
Jim Bass patted Fan Xi on the shoulder when he passed by and said loudly.
His words were not entirely meant for Fan Xi.
He made Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson look sideways, and Jim Buss even raised his chin to meet their "surprise."
Fan Xi has long been branded as the direct descendant of Jim Bass. Now that Jim Bass praises Fan Xi like this, it is very exciting for Jenny and Magic.
If Fanci becomes the leader of the Lakers in the next era, then Jim Buss will naturally become the successor of the club, and Jeanie Buss will have no chance at all.
Magic knows better what Jim Buss refers to as the "crossroads of history". When Magic became the leader of the Lakers, it was because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured in the Finals and Magic Johnson stepped up to the plate in that Finals.
He won the MVP of the rookie finals, which was unprecedented and unprecedented. From then on, he became the league's signature superstar and teamed up with Larry Bird to dominate the 1980s. It was not until he was infected with AIDS and Michael Jordan rose to power that he gave up the scepter.
Now, Jim Buss said that this matter is serious for Magic Johnson's sense of crisis.
Magic doesn't really want the Lakers to have another point guard who surpasses him.
Fan Xi ignored the 'infighting' among these senior officials. As a player, as long as he does his job well, he can make a living wherever he goes.
Walking into the ward, Kobe Bryant was watching TNT's TV report.
"…Undoubtedly, Jake Fan is the most legendary rookie of all time. I have never seen a rookie with such a miraculous resume. God is my witness, he is an undrafted player. He has killed so many impossible things along the way.
Defeated opponents, last night, he even used a slam dunk contest championship-level dunk to kill Flash Wade and LeBron James. God, let me tell you, he is the real chosen one."
"Remembering that he was still seeking a 10-day short-term contract in various training camps six months ago, his current performance makes people unable to help but think of the American dream. He is the real American dream!"
The special commentator on TV was chatting freely and excitedly speaking with praise.
Under this round of crazy bombing, Fan Xi's reputation was completely established.
Even if the Lakers lose this series, Fanci can rely on this momentum to become one of the few quasi-superstars in the league.
"Jack, listen to how these guys flatter you." Kobe Bryant smiled and said to Fan Xi: "I can't believe it. When I first saw you, you were so immature. At that time,
You seem to have trouble dunking with one hand, but I didn't expect you to dunk Wade directly last night."
"That guy has been bragging in front of me that he is a better shot blocker than me, but now, he has lost to my little brother, hehe."
Kobe smiled proudly.
Fan Xi sat next to him.
"You have finally become a star in your own right."
"I was even thinking just now that I was injured, which is a good thing for you. It will accelerate your growth. You will get unprecedented experience in this series, because your opponents are the strongest in the league in all aspects.
"
"But it's a bit cruel to say it. You are only 19 years old, and you have to face the best outside combination in the world alone."
"Jack, tell me, if I hadn't been injured, would we have killed the Miami Heat in five games?"
Kobe kept talking.
"It should be four games." Fan Xi answered Kobe with a smile.
This is not unreasonable. With the current level of harmony and depth of the Lakers' lineup, there is a high probability that they can defeat the Miami Heat, which has obvious lineup flaws, in four games.
But now, without Kobe, the Lakers are facing a complete reshuffle, their chemical reactions need to be reorganized, their offensive firepower has been completely weakened, and their backcourt defensive intensity has also plummeted... The Miami Heat should be able to defeat the Lakers in 5 games.
Kobe smiled for a while.
Then there was silence for a few seconds.
Then he said: "Jack, I called you in because I actually want to tell you something. My most important basketball philosophy is to be yourself."
"From now on, don't care about any outside opinions. Don't be interfered by the coaching staff or management, let alone the players. Go to the cruel battlefield to improve your skills and enhance your strength. Don't think about winning.
For victory, don't think about the glory of success. You can only believe in the basketball in your hands and kill those who are weak in your heart one after another, and kill the harsh defenses in front of you one after another."
"I want you to be selfish."
"You have to take more determined shots and attack more resolutely. There is nothing more training than the finals."
"It's like the final shot."
"You don't need to carry anyone's expectations, so you can become stronger."
Kobe kept emphasizing this to Fanci.
…
After Fan Xi left Kobe's hospital room, Jenny Buss, Jim Bass and others entered Kobe's hospital room together, as well as Kobe's agent.
When Fan Xi left the hospital and returned to the hotel, he saw breaking news on TV.
The content is: Kobe Bryant fractures his arm and is out for the season.
The news was reported by a local TV station in Miami, and their host used an overjoyed tone to describe this sad incident.
Fan Xi rubbed his temples, remembering this host.
At the same time, he also knew why the Lakers announced the news at this time.
Obviously the Lakers can wait until the end of the next game, charge high-priced home sponsorship, and sell out two home tickets before doing this promotion.
This is in the greatest benefit to the Lakers club.
For Kobe, there is no loss.
But why did Kobe do this?
This is the same reason why Kobe Bryant knew that he had a broken arm but still stayed on the court. He wanted to teach Fan Xi more things, he wanted Fan Xi to grow up quickly, and he wanted the younger generation of the Lakers to learn to live without him.
Play ball under circumstances.
God only gave him three minutes.
He took a huge risk at the last moment to defend James for Fan Xi and win the final chance.
This is how Fan Xi's legendary kill shocked the world.
Now, Kobe has announced that he is out for the season.
It’s also for Fan Xi and the young people of the team.
He hopes that the young players on the team will no longer bear the pressure of winning. He was injured and he was reimbursed. After the fans are extremely sad, they will tacitly agree that the Lakers have lost their hope of winning this season.
In this way, they will no longer be harsh on Jack Van, Bynum, Gasol...
Kobe always said that he was a selfish player, and the outside world also commented that way.
"He is really a very good person."
Fan Xi lowered her head and thought to herself.
At this time, Bynum walked into Fanshi's room. He was like a child who had lost his soul. He said to Fanshi: "Jack, Kobe is out for the season. What should we do? We are finished. There is no hope at all."