The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!

To keep his mind clear, Knicks fans' attitude towards him remained the same as ever.

Knicks fans still loved to hear what Dolan had to say next.

He began by thanking Su Wan for his hard work this season and then assured all New York Knicks fans that he would fully support the team in upgrading the roster over the summer to strive for a title defense. At the conclusion, he once again cued to Su Wan, "We have the guy who knows best how to win a Championship Trophy on the basketball court. If we don't cherish the time we have with him, that would be criminal!"

At that moment, the camera panned to Su Wan.

Su Wan showed little change in expression.

In his view, Dolan's words were just nonsense.

When I wasn't in New York, you were throwing a hundred million a year into the team.

What, now that I'm here, you're planning to cut costs?

Do I, with my capabilities, deserve nothing but to serve you tirelessly?

Impossible, utterly impossible. Even if Dolan hadn't made this statement, Su Wan would've found an opportunity to demand this attitude from him.

After all, he was very aware...

That in a poor place like Indiana, spending eighty million to build a team would barely net you a profit of twenty million.

If you keep investing eighty million every year, by the third year, you'd barely break even.

The market only has so much to offer.

But New York is different. In 2002, the New York Knicks spent a hundred million on the team, didn't even make the playoffs, and yet when the accounts were tallied, the New York Knicks still made tens of millions.

This year, the New York Knicks did go over the luxury tax threshold.

But it was a "minor" overage.

Around the eighty-million mark.

With Su Wan's arrival, just in endorsements this year, they made at least eighty million.

Now they've won a championship!

During the 2010–2011 season, thanks to Su Wan's influence coupled with the New York market size, let's speak modestly, Dolan made around three hundred million this season.

There's no reason for him not to continue investing in the team.

That's what he must do.

Naturally, Su Wan felt no excitement about this.

Then, it was Donnie Walsh's turn to speak. Having won the "Executive of the Year" award and with the team clinching the championship this year, he was certain to secure a multi-million-dollar contract as his contract as executive was expiring this summer. Apart from thanking Su Wan, what else was there to say?

And at this time, the "Finals MVP" voting result also landed in David Stern's hands.

As with previous years, the result held no surprises and belonged to Su Wan with his average of 39.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block per game.

If these stats weren't so, how could Popovich be so certain that disabling Su Wan would guarantee a win for the Spurs?

This year, New York truly owed their easy championship win to Su Wan.

Okay, maybe Su Wan was just lucky. There were so many strong teams in the Western Conference, but the two that made it to the Western Conference Finals just happened to be teams that he dominated.

If a team like the Lakers had come along, the New York Knicks might not have been able to handle them.

Leaving other factors aside, just dealing with the Lakers' Paul Gasol would have been enough of a headache for the New York Knicks.

In summary, two words:

Fate!

With such stats, Su Wan was unanimously elected as this year's Finals MVP.

In previous years, out of respect, one or two journalists might give votes to other players.

But this year...

Voting for another player would be disrespectful to Su Wan.

Bill Russell had been waiting for a while, and now it was finally his turn to step forward.

He took the Championship MVP Trophy, officially renamed the "Bill Russell Trophy," from a staff member with a smile on his face, walked up to Su Wan, and then said shakily, "Congratulations, Su Wan. But I think I could still take you down!"

The whole place burst into laughter.

Su Wan also smiled as he took the trophy.

He certainly wouldn't take Russell's joking seriously.

Out of respect for a "senior" in the world of basketball, he received the trophy with both hands.

This was the third consecutive year he had won the Finals MVP Trophy.

He was also the first to receive the "Bill Russell" Trophy.

It was his turn to speak now.

The arena DJ first played Su Wan's exclusive BGM "God's Domain" to liven up the scene.

The audience, who had been quiet during Su Wan's acceptance of the Finals MVP Trophy, were back to a 99% feverish atmosphere until Su Wan, surrounded by his teammates, walked onto the court, and New Yorkers finally quieted down again.

They clearly remembered that after winning his first Championship Trophy in Indiana, Su Wan had promised to bring more championships to the state, and he did...

For New Yorkers, starving for success for 28 years, tonight was certainly a wonderful night, but...

It was not enough!

They were like a 30-year-old woman who could never be satisfied with just once.

They wanted more.

Su Wan saw this thirst in their eyes, lifted the microphone, and said with a deep voice,

"This is the 65th season of the NBA!"

"This is New York's third Championship Trophy!"

"For far too long, this city has been nothing more than a backdrop for others!"

"New Yorkers have witnessed the Celtics' path to greatness, the rise of the purple and gold in Los Angeles, and Chicago's dominance in the '90s. Now..."

"It's time for New York to have its own era!"

"Starting with this Championship Trophy!"

"The Knicks will indeed have their own Dynasty!"

Here it came!

Su Wan's promise!

A bold proclamation awaited, and when it finally came from Su Wan's mouth, the whole place erupted.

No...

All of New York erupted!

The cheers from all directions seemed ready to shake the entire United States.