NBA: Rising Superstar!

Butler finally got an interview opportunity, and the reporter still asked for his evaluation of Zeng Xingyang's performance tonight.

Butler wasn't annoyed at all and said seriously, "Zeng is definitely the MVP, he's the best player currently in the NBA, bar none."

Butler's words were filled with sincerity; he had never admired a player this much before.

In his view, Zeng Xingyang is talented, hardworking, and has a strong desire to win.

Tonight, while trailing by 23 points in the fourth quarter, he almost wanted to give up, but Zeng Xingyang just wouldn't give up, turning the impossible into possible, leading the Nuggets to tie the Rockets' 22-game win record.

Over at the Thunder's interview site, Westbrook was surrounded by reporters.

With a furrowed brow, he frankly stated, "There's nothing much to say, we lost tonight's game. Next time we face them, I'll take back the win."

Westbrook's tone was full of frustration; with a 23-point lead, they could have won, but they ended up being a stepping stone for Zeng Xingyang, highlighting Zeng's brilliance.

After Durant left, Westbrook was eager to prove he could lead a team to success.

The next morning, all major NBA websites and newspapers published related news.

"Zeng Xingyang, the new king of the league!"

"The game-winning shot against the Thunder shows dominance; the league's number one player is thus determined."

"A 23-point comeback; the Nuggets achieve a super comeback against the Thunder."

"Since selecting Zeng Xingyang, the rise of the Nuggets was destined."

Even though only a quarter of the new season's regular games have been played, many media outlets are already touting Zeng Xingyang as this season's MVP. Many fans are already imagining a playoff showdown with the Warriors, completely ignoring other West teams.

All of this made Paul from the Clippers very upset; why could the Nuggets ignore them?

Of course, this is also related to the Nuggets reaching the Western Conference Finals last season. Zeng Xingyang making it to the Western Conference Finals in his rookie season undoubtedly undermined Paul's years of effort; the Western Conference Finals have always been a hurdle for him.

Some media and fans who criticize Paul always use Zeng Xingyang's rookie season reaching the Western Conference Finals to tease Paul.

Zeng Xingyang didn't care whether Paul was upset; the entire Nuggets team was very happy.

After defeating the Thunder, the Nuggets continued their winning streak.

In the next game, they defeated the Phoenix Suns 134-92, with a 42-point margin.

During the game, Booker from the Phoenix Suns was sullen and almost flipped out with Zeng Xingyang; they lost too terribly.

The Nuggets launched a fierce attack on the Phoenix Suns from the start, completely dominating and slaughtering them.

At this time, the Phoenix Suns were very weak, ranking second to last in the West.

After the Nuggets' starters finished the first half, they began to prepare to rest, and even after substituting in bench players, the Phoenix Suns could not compete.

Booker received focus from the Nuggets' defense, facing all kinds of double-teaming, playing with great discomfort, shaking his head in frustration time and again.

Siakam performed outstandingly in this game, scoring 22 points, setting a new high for his rookie season.

After playing against the Phoenix Suns, the Nuggets consecutively defeated the 76ers, Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams. These teams were relatively weaker, making it easy for the Nuggets to secure victories, and their new players continued to shine.

During these games, Zeng Xingyang averaged 27 points, 13 assists, and 5 rebounds.

The lack of sufficient playing time severely impacted his personal stats, but Zeng Xingyang didn't mind at all. If they could win easily, why tire himself out?

In the post-game interview after playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing questions about whether he cared about the decline in stats, Zeng Xingyang looked determined and said, "My goal is simple, it's the championship. I think I don't need to prove my ability to rack up stats anymore, do I?"

Indeed, Zeng Xingyang's stats weren't as explosive as last season, but the Nuggets looked like they were winning more easily.

Since the new season began, the Warriors have lost two games, while the Nuggets remain undefeated!

With an undefeated record, Zeng Xingyang once again swept the Player of the Week and Player of the Month awards.

In the context of the Warriors' formidable lineup, Zeng Xingyang's Player of the Week and Player of the Month awards carried a lot of weight.

This caused the Warriors' fans to feel anxious; they felt their team became the background to the Nuggets, when they were supposed to be the main focus.

Zeng Xingyang's series of outstanding performances landed him on the cover of the New York Times, with the striking headline: "The Ruler of the New Era of the NBA - Zeng Xingyang."

The New York Times has massive influence, incomparable to regular regional media.

The newspaper's report basically announced Zeng Xingyang as the new spokesperson of the NBA.

The Christmas matchup between the Nuggets and Warriors is continuously being hyped, with its popularity escalating.

Connelly looked at the photo of Zeng Xingyang in the New York Times, and his smile increasingly brightened.

This summer, he completely followed Zeng Xingyang's wishes, now reaping massive returns.

Zeng Xingyang's speed in elevating the Nuggets far exceeded his expectations. Although the Nuggets didn't have many draft picks left, if he wanted, he could always trade players for new draft picks.

However, draft picks are no longer the most important to them; the most important goal for the Nuggets now is to win the championship with this lineup.

On December 19, soon, the Nuggets' wins reached 28 games.

After defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, they were finally greeted by a slightly stronger opponent - the Los Angeles Clippers.

But before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Zeng Xingyang first attended a three-person basketball party with Taylor Swift and Scarlett.

The party scene was brilliantly lit; Scarlett wore a professional outfit, exuding both capability and allure, while Taylor Swift wore black silk, her long legs extra attention-grabbing.

This made Zeng Xingyang feel dazzled and very intrigued.

The next day, when Zeng Xingyang appeared at the arena, he looked exhausted.

The third day, reminiscing the scenes from last night, he couldn't help but sigh: these two are indeed the dreams of American men, energetic when playing ball, bursting with talent, it seemed they wanted to exhaust Zeng Xingyang, consuming his stamina greatly.

"Click, click, click!" Some reporters captured photos of Zeng Xingyang leaving Scarlett's villa; through the window, Taylor Swift's figure could still seemingly be seen.

Coupled with Zeng Xingyang's tired appearance today, it left fans and the media speculating, did the three of them spend a special time together?

This gossip quickly excited the fans and the media.

Fans now anticipate Zeng Xingyang's off-court rumors far more than his performances on the court.

Despite having many female companions around Zeng Xingyang, there was not a single publicly acknowledged girlfriend, causing much curiosity among fans.