NBA: Rising Superstar!

Louisiana.

Fox also watched the game at home. He was utterly taken aback that the Nuggets were able to defeat the Warriors, his eyes filled with disbelief.

During his time at Cypress Lake High School, De'Aaron Fox was the absolute core of the school basketball team. Representing the school in Texas basketball competitions, he was like a sharp blade, leading the team to win the Texas championship three times.

In his sophomore year, Fox already showcased extraordinary skills on the court, averaging 22.4 points, 7.4 rebounds per game. By his junior year, his performance became even more outstanding, with his average stats increasing to 23.8 points, 3.5 rebounds per game.

In his senior year, he further amazed everyone by averaging 31.3 points, 7.2 rebounds in 20 games.

Fox also participated in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic, Nike Hoop Summit, and many other major events.

In these events, he delivered impressive performances, attracting the attention of many scouts.

Like many high-ranking rookies expected to enter the NBA, Fox was an undisputed superstar in his school during his high school days.

His basketball talent was exceptionally high, and he had long secured a spot in the NBA.

He originally only needed to grow step by step to be selected by his preferred team with a high pick in the NBA draft.

Fox had always greatly admired Curry, viewing him as a legend on the basketball court.

Before this series began, he wholeheartedly believed that the Warriors would advance effortlessly, after all, the Nuggets were led by two rookies.

But reality dealt him a heavy blow, as Zeng Xingyang and Jokic, with their exceptional performances, showed everyone what a superstar rookie is.

What the terrifying power of a super combination is.

The Warriors, whom Fox supported, were eventually defeated!!

"I want to be like you too." Fox's eyes revealed determination and pride, believing in his heart that he would reach the same heights as Zeng Xingyang in the future and become a basketball superstar.

Of course, Fox also felt a faint pressure in his heart.

Zeng Xingyang's impressive performance undoubtedly set an exceedingly high benchmark for all the newcomers entering the league in the coming years.

He showed everyone that rookies can also shine brightly in the league and influence the league's landscape!

Zeng Xingyang's rookie season has already proven everything with facts.

Even a team led by rookies has the opportunity to compete for the championship.

Many young players in the country were deeply inspired by Zeng Xingyang's performance. At this moment, Zeng Xingyang has already become the idol in the hearts of most contemporary domestic fans.

The dominance he showed on the NBA court rivals that of the basketball god Jordan, perhaps even surpassing Jordan in his rookie season in some aspects.

This greatly boosted the confidence of young domestic players.

It turns out Asian players can be as strong in the basketball domain! Back in the day, Da Yao endured countless trials and hardships to breakthrough the first-round curse. Yet Zeng Xingyang, upon entering the league, started right off with the Western Conference Finals!!

When Zeng Xingyang first joined the league, he faced overwhelming skepticism, the questioning voices like surging tides seemed to engulf him. But now, with his skills, he turned all the skepticism into praise.

Those who once mocked him are now severely slapped in the face by reality, appearing utterly foolish.

Defeating the Warriors in the playoffs, this great achievement had an extremely profound impact, both on Zeng Xingyang personally and on his vast number of fans.

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CCTV studio.

Coach Zhang stood in front of the commentary desk, his face beaming with excitement, and said with a passionate tone: "Congratulations to the Nuggets for reaching the Western Conference Finals again! The last time they got there was during the era of Anthony and Billups. After Anthony moved to the Knicks, the Nuggets entered a long rebuilding period. After selecting Jokic and Zeng Xingyang in consecutive years, the Nuggets can proudly announce they have completed the rebuilding."

"The Golden State Warriors are an extremely formidable opponent; all teams in the league fear them. But the Nuggets alone are fearless of their might."

"Zeng Xingyang averaged 44 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds in this series. Such numbers are simply shocking to everyone."

"Of course, Nikola Jokic also averaged 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, close to a triple-double. Their seamless collaboration has become one of the most reliable partnerships in the league."

"We also thank the Warriors for creating enough trouble for the Nuggets; these challenges made this series thrilling enough."

"The Warriors exposed many problems in this series. This summer, they need to address these issues thoroughly. After all, their strength is still championship-level."

This series thrilled Coach Zhang to the core.

Before the fight began, no team in the outside world favored the Nuggets; those widespread negative remarks made Coach Zhang feel aggrieved and frustrated. But the Nuggets used real action, allowing him to enjoy the satisfaction of a face-slapping moment.

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Back in the locker room.

The Nuggets players instantly plunged into a frenzy of celebration.

They cheered, jumped, hugged each other, their faces beaming with the joy of victory.

Champagne flowed freely, the entire locker room immersed in a sea of happiness.

Zeng Xingyang felt a bit of a headache, with his phone screen flashing constantly from several female friends' basketball requests.

Scarlett and Taylor Swift had already hurried away due to time constraints, but many female friends still came on-site to support him.

Several members from the Korean girl groups.

Zeng Xingyang simply sent messages asking them if they were willing to join a multi-player activity, himself challenging multiple opponents.

Some girls gladly expressed they didn't mind, while others politely declined, and Zeng Xingyang fully respected their choices.

After such an intense series, some emotional release was also essential.

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Post-game press conference.

Cole attended with Curry and Green. The three of them had faces full of disappointment, wishing the press conference could end immediately so they could quickly leave this sad place.

A reporter first asked Cole: "Coach, what do you think were the main reasons for losing this series?"

Cole slightly furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and said: "We underestimated their defensive intensity, they created tremendous pressure on us on the court, this pressure made our offensive rhythm extremely unsmooth. Then, in some critical ball games, we were unlucky and lost those crucial balls. This is regrettable, but I hope we can make positive changes this summer."

The reporter then turned to Curry, asking: "Stephen, how would you evaluate Zeng Xingyang?"

Curry slightly raised his head, sighed, and said: "He's a player with an incredibly strong heart; on the court, he's like a dazzling star, exhibiting immense energy and causing us significant trouble. I will train hard this summer, and next season, I will definitely seek revenge."

Finally, the reporter asked Green: "How would you evaluate Jokic?"

Green scratched his head, showing a rare admiration, and said: "This guy will become an MVP in the future!"

Green's big mouth is famous in the league; he rarely shows such admiration towards a player, but Jokic's comprehensive performance on the court made him utterly convinced.

Jokic's dominance in the paint left the Warriors' death lineup afraid to take the stage.

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On the Nuggets' side. When speaking about expectations for the upcoming games, Zeng Xingyang said firmly: "My goal is set for the championship, surely no one thinks we're not qualified as a weak team anymore?"

Hahaha!! The reporters were all amused by him.

The Nuggets now, having taken down the Clippers, defeated the Warriors, and marched into the Western Conference Finals.

Who still dares call them a weak team?