Chapter 269, Zeng Xingyang - China Journey!
James felt utterly helpless, realizing that even though Zeng Xingyang had been eliminated, he still dominated many league reports.
In this round of the finals, the Cavaliers defeated the Spurs 4-3.
Owen unleashed his full power throughout the series, showing outstanding form. Facing the Spurs' defense, he was reminiscent of Kobe in his prime, using sharp breakthroughs and precise shooting to repeatedly tear open the Spurs' defense, completely dismantling their defensive system.
The Spurs had expended significant energy in their intense confrontation with the Nuggets, leaving the players exhausted. Aldridge continued to fight despite injuries, his performance greatly diminished. In the crucial Game 3, Leonard's unexpected injury and fall undoubtedly became the turning point of the series, after which the Cavaliers took full control of the situation.
Ultimately, the honor of FMVP was pocketed by James.
Zeng Xingyang watched all this in the finals, filled with mixed emotions. The Cavaliers eventually won the championship.
James averaged 29 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 2.4 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game in this series. These five stats topped all players on the two teams, a truly dominating performance.
Especially in Game 5, he seemed divinely assisted, scoring 45 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists; in the last quarter of Game 7, he single-handedly scored 10 points, leading the team to victory.
Owen contributed an average of 28 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.1 steals, becoming the indisputable core of the Cavaliers' offense, his scoring ability surpassing all Spurs' backcourt players, making him the third player in finals history to score 40+ points multiple times in a series.
In critical moments, James would always hand the ball to Owen for a solo play.
Besides James and Owen, Love also averaged 11 points and 6.8 rebounds. Although often targeted on defense, in the crucial Game 7, he stood up and contributed 18 points.
JR averaged 12 points and 4 assists, and his elusive three-point shots often broke through the Spurs' tough defense, becoming a surprise weapon for the team.
The Cavaliers' deep roster was a key factor in their victory over the Spurs. Compared to the Nuggets, the Cavaliers had more players capable of making an impact on the court, giving them a significant advantage in the long series.
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After accompanying Taylor Swift for a 10-day trip to Europe, Zeng Xingyang hurried back to his country to immerse himself in commercial activities.
In a first-tier city in the southern part of his country, Zeng Xingyang held a launch event for new shoes under the arrangement of the brand.
The scene was dazzling with lights and a heated atmosphere.
Zeng Xingyang held up the shoe in his hand, which reflected a fluid, dynamic sheen under the lights due to the carbon plate.
"The design inspiration for these shoes comes from Chinese ink painting," he said with a smile to the audience below the stage, "The lightning pattern on the outside represents speed during breakthroughs; the bamboo joint pattern on the inside symbolizes resilience."
His voice resonated steadily and powerfully, echoing throughout the launch event.
Next, Zeng Xingyang also announced, "For every pair sold, I will donate half of my personal income to charity."
Zeng Xingyang never hesitates to contribute to charity, always paying attention to people at the grassroots level.
After ending the shoe launch in the south, Zeng Xingyang immediately boarded a plane bound for Shanghai.
At Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the crowd surged. As Zeng Xingyang stepped out wearing a mask, he was instantly swamped by a tide of fans. Screams and shouts echoed continuously on site.
"Xingyang, I love you!"
"Yang, give me your autograph!"
Security personnel quickly formed a human wall, trying to maintain order, but amid the overwhelming crowd and deafening screams, the wall seemed on the verge of being broken down at any moment.
Moved by the fans' enthusiasm, Zeng Xingyang smiled as he diligently signed every sneaker and jersey handed to him.
His gaze was focused and gentle; with each signature, he would look up to make eye contact with the fan, offering a friendly smile, allowing fans to feel his sincerity.
At the opening ceremony of Anta's flagship store on Nanjing Road, Zeng Xingyang was interviewed on stage.
Suddenly, a college student wearing a Spurs jersey jumped down from the ceiling, holding up a Leonard poster and shouting, "Xingyang, give me your autograph!"
On seeing someone in a Spurs jersey, the security personnel immediately got nervous, thinking it was an emergency, and prepared to intervene. Zeng Xingyang calmly stood up, smiled, and gestured to the security not to worry, indicating there was no problem.
He then took the pen handed by the fan, smiling as he asked, "What would you like me to write on it?"
"You must defeat them." The college student's voice trembled slightly due to nervousness, and he pointed somewhat incoherently to his jersey.
In fact, he came here just to draw attention, even climbing onto the ventilation ducts to meet Zeng Xingyang; if Zeng Xingyang didn't sign, he planned to criticize him online.
On the back of the poster, Zeng Xingyang wrote seriously, "When the winds and waves rise, set your sails high to navigate the vast ocean; the Nuggets will definitely defeat the Spurs next year!"
His handwriting was strong and powerful, as if declaring his determination to the world.
The college student, seeing Zeng Xingyang's calm demeanor, reflected on his own actions, immediately feeling somewhat ashamed, his face turning red, "Next time I'll come wearing your jersey."
Zeng Xingyang shook his head and said, "Don't wear it until I've defeated the Spurs."
"Alright! Go for it!"
This autograph was quickly captured by a sharp Reuters reporter and the next day was featured on the cover of the Asia edition of Sports Illustrated.
During subsequent domestic events, wherever Zeng Xingyang appeared, he attracted huge crowds.
No matter which city he went to, it would immediately cause a huge sensation, with related topics quickly trending.
Media reporters followed him with long lenses, and fans stayed passionately engaged, closely following him.
The security in each place was always on high alert.
Every city's tourism industry was directly boosted by his presence.
From time to time, Zeng Xingyang also attended business dinners to learn about investment progress in various companies.
Everything was progressing smoothly, and the era's development trends had not noticeably changed due to Zeng Xingyang's involvement.
However, his value soared, becoming a focal point in the commercial sector.
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After finishing his various work affairs, Zeng Xingyang went home with Song Xue to accompany his parents.
Zeng Xingyang didn't choose White Girls mainly because he feared his parents wouldn't accept them, opting for traditional domestic girls instead, which his parents were more likely to accept.
He knew very well which girls were suitable for marriage and which were just for fun.
During his leisure time, he also accompanied his brother Zeng Xingyu to his former alma mater to give a speech titled "How to Achieve Dreams."
The atmosphere at the speech was very lively, and the students eagerly looked at Zeng Xingyang on the stage, their eyes filled with admiration.
At that time, Zeng Xingyang was only three or four years older than them but already a globally renowned superstar and a famous alumnus.