Chapter 1 The Boredom

I don't know why...

Ever since the last time he teamed up with Kobe to dominate Jerry Stackhouse, the NBA protagonist's designated sidekick, Su Feng had found the days lately a bit dull and uninteresting.

"Su, Coach John (Lucas) seemed to have told us before...

That if we wanted, we were welcome to visit the 76ers' training facility at any time?"

That day, after another round of sparring with Su Feng, Kobe looked at Su Feng and asked.

"Seems like he did, what's up?" Su Feng scratched his head, looking at Kobe.

"Why don't we go find Jerry for another one-on-one!" Kobe egged Su Feng on.

Su Feng: "..."

That's too much, man!

Does this guy see Stackhouse as just a punching bag?

"Forget it, that doesn't seem right." Kobe shook his head, looking dejected.

Watching Kobe's increasingly mature thoughts, Su Feng wore a gratified smile like an old father.

This Mamba snake, he's grown up!

"Right, Su, how about we go find Tracy over winter break!

Let him see what the highest level of American high school basketball is like!" Kobe suddenly had an idea and said to Su Feng.

Su Feng: "..."

Sure enough, that's Kobe for you, that brain circuit...

Please, give McGrady some face, alright?

Hmm...

Hmm.

"I think that's a good idea, I heard Tracy is almost invincible in North Carolina." After thinking for a while, Su Feng was very interested in Kobe's suggestion.

Tsk, tsk, eat, sleep, beat McGrady, just thinking about it is awesome.

"Speaking of which, Su, what do you think our chances of winning would be if we played Jerry again?" Kobe suddenly asked Su Feng curiously.

Su Feng thought for a moment and said, "For me, 30/70, after all, there was an element of luck in my last victory over Jerry.

Of course, even if Jerry can beat me, I can defend his shooting percentage to below 30%."

"As for you, it depends on your form. If you're in good form, Jerry can't beat you.

But if you're not in good form, Jerry has a chance to defeat you."

Listening to Su Feng's analysis, Kobe smiled and said, "Then comparing horizontally, you're still far behind me."

Su Feng: "???"

Su Feng felt like he had something to say but wasn't sure if he should.

Damn, so you wanted me to analyze just so you could roast me?

"Alas, being invincible is really too lonely." For some reason, Kobe sighed with a look of melancholy.

"Who says it isn't?" Su Feng empathized with Kobe's loneliness.

Because ever since playing against Stackhouse, Su Feng and Kobe had both been suffering from "NBA-imminent syndrome."

In other words, Stackhouse made Su Feng and Kobe realize that they were ready to challenge the NBA.

Especially since recently, all the high schools in Pennsylvania had adopted a policy of non-resistance toward Lower Merion.

What's the point of playing, Su Feng and Kobe are simply two devils!

Have you ever encountered an opponent who is still playing desperately in the third quarter after leading by 40 points at halftime?

Su Feng and Kobe are those kinds of devils.

Although they would also punch out early, the key is...

Whenever they were on the court, they played like it was the finals.

After all the powerhouses in Pennsylvania fell, the remaining "nerd teams" could now only be described as cowering in the corner.

Therefore, after Su Feng and Kobe combined their swords, the high school league had completely lost its difficulty.

As a result, Su Feng and Kobe were becoming increasingly "lonely."

"Another round?" After resting for a while, Kobe looked at Su Feng and said.

"Let's go!" Fortunately, Su Feng and Kobe could still play one-on-one.

At that moment, if Kobe's mood were translated, it would be something like: The heroes of Pennsylvania, only Su Feng and I!

…

"To my dear little Su, by the time you receive this letter, I think the article I wrote about you—

"Exploring Su Feng, the First Chinese Player Entering the NBA"—has already been published in *China Sports Daily*.

You don't know, since we returned to China, more and more of my colleagues have become interested in you.

Everyone is curious about your experience in America, and even the leaders of the Chinese Basketball Association have specially invited Director Zhang to have tea and learn about your situation.

In addition, Lao Hu, that is, Hu Weidong, also asked me to ask you about the income situation in the NBA and the cost of living in the United States.

By the way, CCTV also asked me for photos, saying that they are preparing to invite Da Xu and Lao Zhang to do a special report about you.

In short, the people of the motherland are your strong backing, Xiao Su, you must work hard!

When you successfully enter the NBA, I will definitely apply to the newspaper to come to the United States as your written reporter."

Since the three-member team left, Su Feng had occasionally received letters from across the ocean.

In 1995, ICQ had not yet been born, and the popularity of computers in China was limited. Su Feng knew that he would have to wait until the Internet boom of '96 for human communication to become smooth.

Looking at this letter written to him by Su Junyang, Su Feng was filled with emotion.

At that moment, Su Feng suddenly understood a little why that little giant knowingly walked toward the tiger mountain back then.

Su Feng never thought he could be a great man, but if you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

After all, all the gifts given by fate have long been marked with a price...

Su Feng knew very well that if he was the one to open the door to the NBA in this life, then he would be...

The hope of the whole village for Rabbit Country.

"Sigh, the pressure is on!" But then again, if he really made it into the NBA, how would the Chinese media of this period hype him up?

Regarding this point, don't mention it, Su Feng, as a keyboard warrior in his previous life, was quite interested.

…

How the Chinese media would hype Su Feng is temporarily set aside.

On December 4th, after *China Sports Daily* published a report entitled "Exploring Su Feng, the First Chinese Player Entering the NBA," the first to boil over were the campuses of China.

For students in the 90s, whether in junior high, high school, or university, newspapers were their main source of information.

And sports and basketball were precisely the topics that young people were most interested in.

"The NBA! Is there really going to be a Chinese player in the NBA?"

"Look, it says here, Su Feng, he defeated Philadelphia 76ers' star Jerry Stackhouse in a one-on-one!"

"Wow, is that Su Feng in this photo? So handsome!"

"Will he appear on TV with Michael Jordan in the future?"

"Tch, do you even have a TV at home?"

"So what if I don't? Can't I go watch at someone else's house? Let me tell you, Uncle Wang next door just bought a big color TV and keeps asking me to come over to watch."

"Really? Then when Su Feng enters the NBA, I'll have to tag along with you."

If the report in *China Sports Daily* wasn't authoritative enough, then two days later...

On the Great Celestial Dynasty Sports Channel, in a basketball program, Zhang Weiping and Xu Jicheng hyped up Su Feng again in the program.

Unlike the United States, which never lacked basketball geniuses, for China, Su Feng's appearance was like a hurricane sweeping across the country.

The only pity was that there were no social networks at this time, otherwise, Su Feng would have been a top-tier influencer in those marketing accounts' short essays.

Su Feng, who was still practicing with Kobe in Philadelphia, never expected that by the time spring blossomed next year, a group of Chinese reporters waiting for approval to go abroad for interviews would be landing in Philadelphia one after another.

And Stern would never have dreamed that the cross-sea bridge he had been looking forward to was about to be completed.

…

"You little brat, you can really go play in the NBA!"

That day, when Su Feng was calling home to report his safety as usual, he was stunned...

Huh?

What's going on?

"I... your old man, I've worked hard for most of my life, and I've only been on the *News Broadcast* twice!

You little brat, the sports channel broadcasted an hour-long special about you!"

Su Weiguo said indignantly on the phone.

Su Feng: "..."

This...

Zhang Zhidao and the others are too efficient, right?

"Am I handsome on TV?" Su Feng asked with concern.

"Nonsense, can my seed not look good?" Su Weiguo said proudly.

Su Feng: "..."

Comrade Su Weiguo, can you please have a normal conversation?

"By the way, your Uncle Xu is already on his way to Philadelphia.

To be honest, when I first saw the report written by that reporter Su, I thought you had paid someone off.

After all, I still remember the time you used your pocket money to ask a classmate to do your homework in elementary school..." Su Weiguo complained on the phone.

Su Feng: "..."

Comrade Su Weiguo, that...

That wasn't me, that was "Su Feng"!

"What is Uncle Xu doing in Philadelphia?" Su Feng asked curiously.

"What to do? Your Uncle Xu is also a basketball fan.

Of course, I asked him to help me confirm whether the report exaggerated you too much.

Our Su family has been loyal for generations. I'm telling you, I don't even dare to show this report to your grandfather now!

I'm just afraid that if there's a problem, it'll kill your grandfather." Su Weiguo said.

Su Feng: "..."

Comrade Su Weiguo, can we have a little more trust between people?

But forget it, after learning about some of "Su Feng's" past from fragmented memories, Su Feng knew that it would be a miracle if Su Weiguo could believe him 100%.

Huh...

This...

Just as Su Weiguo mentioned "Su Feng's" grandfather, Su Feng suddenly felt a headache.

Then, a memory that would be censored if spoken out instantly flooded Su Feng's mind.

Su Feng: "..."

I see!

I understand, I understand everything now.

"I must work hard to play basketball."

"Otherwise, Ye Xiu's fate will be a warning to me."

Su Feng thought with emotion.

Unexpectedly, making an international long-distance call actually strengthened his belief in entering the NBA and becoming a basketball star...

Fate is truly wonderful.

…

Two days later, in Philadelphia, Su Feng indeed met Uncle Xu.

This Uncle Xu's original name was Xu Guoliang, as for the business he did...

It was also the kind that would be censored if spoken out.

Of course, it was the kind of business that benefited Rabbit Country.

It is worth mentioning that when Su Feng met Xu Guoliang, he also saw a very cute, pink and jade-like...

Little loli.

Ahem, don't be surprised, at first Su Feng also thought that someone who looked so good must be a loli.

But unexpectedly, this six- or seven-year-old child was actually Xu Guoliang's son... Xu He.

"Hello, Uncle Xu." Seeing his God of Wealth, Su Feng felt particularly good.

"Didn't you use up the $1 million I gave you before?

I'm telling you, you still have to save money, after all, my and your dad's money didn't come from thin air."

Xu Guoliang patted Su Feng on the shoulder and said.

"I know, I know." Su Feng replied obediently and sensibly.

"Hey, wait, weren't you only 1.8 meters tall when I saw you last time?

How come you're taller than me now?" Walking side by side with Su Feng, Xu Guoliang, who suddenly realized something was wrong, asked in surprise.

"I'm 1.97 meters now, Uncle." Su Feng smiled.

"These muscles... no, you can really go play in the NBA, you little brat!" Xu Guoliang said excitedly.

Um...

Um?

This tone, this manner, Su Feng felt like he had heard it somewhere before.

"What else can I do if I don't play in the NBA? Uncle, you know, I'm the kind of person who can't even get into college if I cheat."

In order to avoid Xu Guoliang introducing him to a university and disrupting his plans and arrangements for [The Road to Genius], Su Feng had to use "Su Feng" as a shield.

Top student, poor student, you have to say, this identity switching is quite effective.

"That's true, but... I seem to remember saying before that if you make it into the NBA, I'll go..." Xu Guoliang suddenly became vigilant.

"That's right, Uncle, I specially helped you look at the calendar, streaking on Wall Street in June shouldn't be cold." Su Feng reminded in a timely manner.

On the side, hearing Su Feng embarrass his old father, Xu He giggled.

As a result, Xu Guoliang slapped him on the backhand, proving that Xu He was his own son.

Then, he looked at Su Feng seriously and said, "Actually, I've only been to a few NBA games in person.

But I've also watched CCTV's reports, and I know that CCTV doesn't have accurate news sources and generally doesn't report randomly.

So Su Feng, I solemnly ask you again, what are the chances of you making it into the NBA?"

"I'm not too confident." Su Feng shook his head.

Hearing Su Feng's answer, although it should have been a painful answer, Xu Guoliang felt happy and relaxed for some reason.

"Probably only a 99% chance!" Su Feng added.

Xu Guoliang: "..."

Ambulance!

Call an ambulance quickly!

Xu Guoliang felt that if he continued to talk to Su Feng, he would be pissed off to death.

Just when Xu Guoliang needed time to calm down, Xu He secretly tugged on Su Feng's clothes, "Brother Feng is awesome!"

Su Feng: "..."

Hiss~!

I don't know where there's a river in Philadelphia, but Su Feng wanted to drown Xu He at that moment.

"Are you telling the truth?" After calming down, Xu Guoliang stared at Su Feng and said.

"Really, Uncle, you can not believe me, but CCTV also reported it...

The local media in Philadelphia also reported it, and if you just ask anyone in Philadelphia, who doesn't know that the big boss of Lower Merion is called Su Feng?" Su Feng retorted.

For a long time, Xu Guoliang sighed.

"Actually, your dad and I knew you weren't lying to us before we came.

But... we just couldn't trust it.

Kid, don't overthink it, actually, the reason I came here is to ask you if you need money.

Because I heard that to enter the NBA, you have to participate in a lot of training camps, right?

Like Michael Jordan, doesn't he also have a special trainer?" Xu Guoliang asked.

Uncle, if you talk to me about green bills, then I won't be sleepy...

Su Feng nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, everything costs money!"

"But it seems I was thinking too much, seeing you so lively and kicking, you shouldn't be short of money." Xu Guoliang smiled.

"Need, need, need!"

Who said they weren't short, not being short of money is something for the future, not to mention, Su Feng needs start-up capital right now.

Not for anything else, Su Feng had made plans for himself in this life, becoming a business tycoon is out of the question, and creating some Face-not-books is also out of the question...

Because a business tycoon is not suitable for him, as for Face-not-book, wake up, social software like that, when it reaches a certain level, the FBI will come to investigate.

Do you really think the air in America is sweet, free, and democratic?

Therefore, Su Feng had long thought about it, investing to make extra money is the most suitable route for him.

Not to mention, in a few years, wouldn't buying Google's initial shares be great?

You know, in the future NBA, there's a fatty who holds 1 million Google initial shares, and he can spend it all he wants.

Buying stocks, investing, making extra money, and then focusing on entering the NBA and becoming a basketball star, is Su Feng's dream!

No other reason...

Playing basketball is just too awesome.

He might get tired of girlfriends, but for basketball...

It's something he can really play until the end of the world.

On the side, looking at Su Feng, who was a little anxious, Xu Guoliang smiled, "Want pocket money? Hey, then who was it who said to find a good day for me to go do that thing?"

Su Feng swore with his hand on his conscience, "Uncle, I swear to you, I've already forgotten about that."

"Really?"

"Really!"

Looking at Xu Guoliang, who was almost pissed off to death by Brother Feng one moment and then was as close to Brother Feng as an old friend he hadn't seen in years, the young Xu He felt that his IQ was not enough.

"The world of adults is too complicated!"

…

Xu Guoliang didn't stay in Philadelphia for too long, and after bidding farewell to his God of Wealth, in the Pennsylvania high school basketball league, Su Feng and Kobe, these two big devils, continued to make other teams despair...

Before the Christmas holiday, which is also the winter break, Lower Merion ended the first half of the Pennsylvania high school league divisional league with a terrifying record of 18 consecutive wins.

In the first half of the league, Su Feng averaged 32.5 points per game, making him the current scoring leader in the Pennsylvania high school basketball league.

And Kobe averaged 28+10+10+4+4.

Kobe's senior year average score was slightly lower than Su Feng's previous life's memory, but his average assists were four more than Su Feng's previous life, achieving a triple-double average and completely transforming into Sprewell.

It is worth mentioning that, like last year, Su Feng also spent this year's Christmas at Kobe's house.

In addition, Joe Bryant also measured Su Feng's wingspan on Christmas Eve, and the result was that Su Feng's current wingspan was already 218.5 centimeters.

"Too perfect, if you just look at the body shape, even Kobe can't compare to you." Joe Bryant praised.

Why would Su Feng's body shape surprise Joe Bryant so much?

To give a simple example, people like Su Feng who are tall and have long arms, inevitably look uncoordinated.

But Su Feng is different, he is more like Michael Jordan.

Because of his broad shoulders and well-proportioned body, you won't feel uncoordinated when you look at Michael Jordan.

"By the way, Su, Kobe, let me tell you a secret, you can't tell anyone."

In order to encourage Su Feng and Kobe to continue to work hard in the second half of the high school league, Joe Bryant looked at these two lonely young men and said.

"Hmm?" Kobe and Su Feng looked at Joe Bryant curiously.

"If nothing unexpected happens, after a while, the McDonald's All-American invitation letter will be sent to you." Joe Bryant smiled.

"Oh!" As a result, to Joe Bryant's surprise, Su Feng and Kobe were completely uninterested in the McDonald's All-American game.

"Do you know, this is... how many young people's dream?" Joe Bryant asked.

"Know!" Kobe and Su Feng answered in unison.

Boring...

It's not the NBA All-Star Game!

The current Kobe and Su Feng have long lost the low-level interest in bullying their peers.

To put it bluntly...

At first, Kobe was lonely.

As a result, infected by Kobe, Su Feng found himself becoming lonely as well.

And most importantly, Kobe has been canceling his afternoon extra practice with him lately, which makes Su Feng only able to...

Only able to train hard, bit by bit.

Hey, wait...

As a walking "Human Kobe Encyclopedia," Su Feng suddenly remembered something.

Could it be that Kobe's first girlfriend, R&B singer Brandy Norwood, has debuted?

Su Feng remembered that in his previous life, Kobe invited Brandy to attend his graduation party together.

Later, after joining the Lakers, Kobe and Brandy's relationship was also criticized by Los Angeles fans who liked to gossip.

"I was just saying... why Kobe always looks at me with a smug look in his eyes."

Su Feng laughed...

So Kobe is out of singlehood!

But regarding this relationship, Su Feng has some complaints he wants to make.

That is, there is a high probability that Kobe did not succeed in scoring in this relationship.

Because in the future, when the rookies were doing physical tests, Kobe was once ridiculed by Ray Allen.

The meaning of that sentence translated into Chinese is roughly: You're just a virgin, what are you getting excited about?

As a result, Kobe was furious at the time.

Although Ray Allen's sentence was very dark, Su Feng knew that generally, boys who have truly experienced that kind of thing would not be furious because of this kind of thing.

Moreover, if Su Feng remembered correctly, Kobe was training like crazy all summer after joining the Lakers.

So, with Kobe being such a straight steel man, I really don't know how Vanessa was able to sleep with him.

Regarding Kobe's first love, Su Feng doesn't want to advise too much, after all, he knows that Kobe and Brandy are not suitable.

"Hmm... in the second half of the season, should I subtly encourage Kobe to get a quadruple-double? Otherwise, he's about to lose his awareness of being a tool, and his enthusiasm is a bit low!"

Looking at Kobe, Su Feng fell into deep thought...

…

Xu Guoliang didn't stay in Philadelphia for too long, and after bidding farewell to his God of Wealth, in the Pennsylvania high school basketball league, Su Feng and Kobe, these two big devils, continued to make other teams despair...

Before the Christmas holiday, which is also the winter break, Lower Merion ended the first half of the Pennsylvania high school league divisional league with a terrifying record of 18 consecutive wins.

In the first half of the league, Su Feng averaged 32.5 points per game, making him the current scoring leader in the Pennsylvania high school basketball league.

And Kobe averaged 28+10+10+4+4.

Kobe's senior year average score was slightly lower than Su Feng's previous life's memory, but his average assists were four more than Su Feng's previous life, achieving a triple-double average and completely transforming into Sprewell.