Chapter 53: Sister Wa, you don't want Kobe to know about this, do you? (Please keep reading)
Born in 1982, Vanessa is only 25 years old now, so she is still very young.
Although Kobe's Eagle County incident in 2003 once led them to the brink of divorce, Kobe's four-million-dollar diamond ring ultimately won her over.
As a result, the two reconciled as before, and even became more loving.
However, all this superficial glamour and affection were only what outsiders saw.
In reality, Kobe's stubborn and extreme personality made Vanessa quite miserable.
Especially Kobe's near-madness for basketball; if he lost a game, he could spend all day in the training gym, training frantically.
At this time, Vanessa was in her prime as a young woman, and greatly desired marital intimacy.
But Kobe was unable to satisfy her needs; in addition to the Los Angeles Lakers' many games, they also frequently had to travel for away games.
This meant that Kobe's time at home was simply too short, and Vanessa could not spend much time with Kobe.
Let alone be intimate with him!
Even for today's game, Vanessa had to plead with Kobefor a long time before he agreed to let her come and watch.
Because in Kobe's opinion, Vanessa didn't understand basketball at all; if she came, at most she would only become the focus of the Fans' attention.
Now, the first half of the game has ended.
When Vanessa saw the extremely grim expression on her husband Kobe's face, she knew that he was very depressed at the moment.
So Vanessa proactively rose from the stands and walked in front of Kobe, who was preparing to return to the locker room.
At this moment, Kobe was walking with his head down, and he didn't notice Vanessa blocking his path.
So he almost bumped into Vanessa, which made him even more furious!
Kobe, who was about to lose his temper, looked up and realized it was his wife Vanessa.
This made him forcibly suppress the anger that was about to erupt, which made him feel even more uncomfortable.
"Why are you here?"
Kobe's meaning was clear: why was Vanessa on the court.
And Vanessa looked at Kobe with some heartache and said:
"Hey, I watched the entire first half of the game!
Your form isn't good, but it's okay!
Adjust, there's still the entire second half!
I believe you will definitely find your form!"
Actually, it would have been better if Vanessa hadn't said these comforting words; once she said them, Kobe felt that his performance in the first half was utterly terrible.
Because his wife Vanessa didn't understand basketball at all!
Now, even this person who doesn't understand basketball thinks he played poorly in the first half!
That means he played like a piece of shit!
That's why Vanessa came over to comfort him, believing that he desperately needed comfort right now.
Little did she know, this kind of comfort made Kobe even more frantic inside.
Because he felt that he was being pitied by Vanessa, which was why she came forward to comfort him.
Kobe was almost unable to suppress his inner anger; he gritted his teeth and whispered:
"Don't worry, I will respond!
You should go back to the stands now!"
Kobe really didn't want to talk to Vanessa anymore; he just wanted to find a place to vent all the frustration in his heart.
Just when Kobe thought his wife Vanessa would leave voluntarily, she still insisted:
"Why don't I stay with you? I feel like I can help you!
Believe me, I can do it!"
Kobe was stunned!
He didn't expect his wife to be so confident, even believing she could help him.
Who gave her this confidence?
Kobe could no longer bear it:
"I said!
Go back to the stands, are you deaf?
Do I need to say it again?"
As he said these words, Vanessa even felt Kobe's towering rage.
She didn't know what she had done wrong, but at this moment, she just felt very wronged.
So, tears uncontrollably streamed down!
As Kobe is the Los Angeles Lakers' star player, when his wife proactively walked towards him, it had already attracted the attention of numerous media reporters.
They all pointed their cameras at the two of them, wanting to know what they were saying to each other.
They had expected a warm scene, but unexpectedly, the final result was Vanessa shedding sad tears and turning to leave.
As for Kobe, his face was even more terrifyingly gloomy; he didn't pay attention to Vanessa, but instead walked directly to the locker room!
Such a result was truly shocking!
Did Kobe and Vanessa have an argument?
Is that why this situation occurred?
But logically, such an argument shouldn't have happened!
Anyone with eyes could see that Vanessa went up to comfort Kobe; there was nothing wrong with her doing that!
So why did she end up crying and leaving?
Countless questions appeared in the minds of the reporters and the Fans present, but they were destined not to get answers!
In the Los Angeles Lakers' locker room, Kobe finally appeared!
As soon as he entered the locker room, he immediately threw the towel in his hand fiercely at Bynum:
"Fuck! What kind of performance was that in the first half?
You only grabbed one rebound, while that guy on the other side grabbed ten rebounds, eight of which were offensive rebounds!
What are you doing?"
Bynum was completely dumbfounded; he was even so scared by Kobe that his hands and feet trembled!
Because he really hadn't expected Kobe to lash out at him at this moment, and to question why he grabbed so few rebounds.
Bynum was speechless, because his protection of the rebounds was indeed poor, mainly because Chen Haowas truly too good at jumping.
Not only could he jump, but he could also easily predict where the basketball would land and appear at the landing spot in advance!
Moreover, Bynum had already done everything he could; he had already backed the Celtics' Jefferson, preventing him from having any chance to grab an offensive rebound.
But ultimately, he still couldn't stop Chen Hao, who descended from the sky, easily grabbing the offensive rebound and, under his gaze, effortlessly completing a dunk for a score!
So Bynum didn't think this was his fault, but rather the fault of the player responsible for defending Chen Hao.
And from the second quarter onwards, the player primarily defending Chen Hao was Kobe.
Or rather, Kobe proactively requested to defend Chen Hao, because he wanted to get back at Chen Hao.
Little did he know, he not only failed to successfully defend Chen Hao, but even repeatedly lost his position, allowing Chen Hao to easily grab defensive rebounds.
So, all of this actually has little to do with Bynum.
The biggest problem still lay with Kobe.
And Bynum, after being furiously questioned by Kobe, finally couldn't help but mutter:
"You yourself aren't doing any better, are you?"
Chapter 54: Kobe Explodes for 6 Points, 6 Turnovers, 6 Blocks! Truly 666! (Please read and follow)
Bynum's voice wasn't loud, but Kobe heard him clearly.
Kobe instantly stood up from his seat, rushed over to Bynum, and stared intently at him, saying:
"What did you just say?
Say it again if you dare?"
At this moment, Bynum was sitting on the locker room bench, so Kobe was looking down at him.
From Kobe's expression, it was clear he was extremely furious.
Bynum was indeed afraid that Kobe would truly explode and physically confront him.
The Lakers players all knew that Kobe had a bad temper, especially towards teammates who performed poorly.
So, Bynum wisely chose to shut up, and the other players, seeing this, dared not speak up to intervene.
After seeing Bynum remain silent, Kobe said bitterly:
"You'd better stick to your role, otherwise, you'll be in for it!"
After Kobe finished speaking, he sat back down in his seat.
The Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson's expression was also very grim; he actually disliked Kobe's attitude towards his teammates.
However, having coached Kobe for so many years, he was also very aware of Kobe's temper; he was a guy who responded to gentleness but not toughness.
If he were to reprimand him for his behavior, it could very likely cause a major disruption in the locker room.
For the current Los Angeles Lakers, this was not good news.
So, Phil Jackson chose to handle Kobe's threatening behavior towards his teammates with a cold approach.
He believed that the most urgent task was to unite the players against an outside force; at this moment, the Los Angeles Lakers' enemy was the Boston Celtics, not their own teammates.
With two minutes remaining until the start of the second half, Phil Jackson once again motivated his players.
He stated that there was still a chance in the game, and the players should be more focused, executing every offensive play well, so they would have a chance to catch up in the score!
The Los Angeles Lakers players did not seem very excited by their Head Coach's encouragement.
In fact, their morale had already been completely crushed by Chen Hao in the first half!
Chen Hao's offensive ability was simply too strong; he could score effortlessly whenever he wanted, which made the Los Angeles Lakers players quite desperate.
Even Kobe couldn't limit Chen Hao's scoring, and this was what made them most desperate.
But the Head Coach was right, there was still the second half, and they still had a chance!
Especially Kobe, his stubborn and competitive nature meant he would never give up on this game.
So Kobe had already decided that in the second half, he would relentlessly attack the Boston Celtics' paint area, using his body to draw fouls.
As long as they intimidated the Boston Celtics' inside players, they would have a chance to overtake the score.
As the second half began, Vanessa's figure had already disappeared from the stands.
Kobe didn't care about this; he didn't even glance at the audience.
Now, in Kobe's heart, there was only this game.
The Los Angeles Lakers had the first possession!
Kobe once again actively called for the ball, and after dribbling past half-court, he asked Bynum to come up for a screen.
Using Bynum's screen, Kobe quickly dribbled and drove into the paint, throwing himself into the air, attempting to draw a foul from Jefferson!
Little did he know, Jefferson not only didn't come forward to defend but even actively retreated a step, giving Kobespace to shoot.
Jefferson's choice surprised Kobe greatly, but his actions didn't slow down because of it.
Kobe immediately opted for a quick layup!
What he thought was a sure layup score, unexpectedly, an accident happened once again!
Chen Hao soared into the sky, directly pinning Kobe's layup against the backboard from behind him!
Not only Kobe, but even Kobe's teammates, didn't know where Chen Hao had come from!
This was simply too terrifying!
There was clearly a wide-open space, this should have been a guaranteed score!
How could an accident still happen?
Chen Hao's help defense ability was too terrifying, wasn't it?
Now Kobe finally understood why Jefferson had retreated a step, because he knew Chen Hao would help him on defense!
After completing the block, Chen Hao made a powerful long pass to his fast-breaking teammate West, who easily completed the layup for a score.
This Boston Celtics fast break counterattack took less than five seconds, leaving the live commentators in awe:
"Chen Hao's fast break awareness is simply too strong.
The Boston Celtics players just need to focus on running forward, and Chen Hao will pass the ball into their hands!"
The Los Angeles Lakers' home court had completely fallen silent.
They had thought the Los Angeles Lakers' mental state would be better in the second half, but now it seemed there was no change from the first half.
Because Kobe was still playing emotionally, and the other players simply had no scoring opportunities.
If this continued, the Los Angeles Lakers were definitely going to be finished!
Head Coach Phil Jackson's expression on the sidelines also became exceptionally grim; Kobe's stubbornness had already dragged the Los Angeles Lakers into a desperate situation.
At this point, the only solution was to substitute Kobe out and give other players a chance to perform.
However, if Kobe were substituted out at this moment, Phil Jackson would undoubtedly be attacked by reporters after the game.
After all, this would truly be too disrespectful to Kobe!
Helplessly, Phil Jackson chose to stand by, and he no longer held any illusions about this game, because Chen Hao's strength made him realize that the Boston Celticswould take the victory!
As soon as the second half started, Kobe began to play wildly, constantly attacking the rim, constantly getting blocked or stolen.
This gave the Boston Celtics many fast break opportunities, and with Chen Hao's facilitation, these fast break opportunities were all converted into scores.
By the end of the third quarter, the Los Angeles Lakerswere already trailing by as many as 36 points, and the game had completely lost its suspense!
This All-America-watched regular season opener unexpectedly ended in such a way, which truly surprised everyone!
Especially Kobe; in the first three quarters of the game, he only managed a meager 6 points, shooting 2-for-16 from the field, 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, committing 6 turnovers, and being blocked by Chen Hao 6 times!
Such a performance, where was the demeanor he had when he famously scored 81 points back then!
One might even think Kobe had been possessed!
And after the third quarter ended, everyone knew there was no need for Kobe to play anymore, because the game no longer held any suspense.
And when Phil Jackson told Kobe to rest, Kobe actually wanted to refuse and continue playing.
Until Phil Jackson said:
"Hey, Kobe, let it go. Your performance in this game is really not good!
If you go back in, you'll only make the game worse!"
Phil Jackson's words made Kobe's face incredibly grim, but he ultimately chose to comply.
Finally!
The game ended with a score of 138:98!
The Boston Celtics crushed the Los Angeles Lakers, winning their first game of the new season!
Chen Hao exploded for 44 points, 14 rebounds, 14 assists, 8 steals, and 8 blocks!
Kobe exploded for 6 points, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 blocks, 0 steals, 6 turnovers, and 6 blocks against him!
Seeing these stats, the Fans in China couldn't help but exclaim:
"Kobe's performance today was truly 666!"
Chapter 55: Kobe Doesn't Come, No One on the CelticsDares to Touch Their Chopsticks! Chance Encounter with Vanessa at a Bar, a Passionate Night!
After the game, Kobe refused interviews and walked straight into the locker room.
It is said that after that game, Kobe erupted in the locker room, furiously lashing out at his teammates.
Kobe believed his teammates lacked focus and had low morale during the game, which was the most important reason for their defeat.
After the game, Kobe also voluntarily practiced shooting for two additional hours, earning widespread praise from many media outlets.
Evidently, despite Kobe's explosive 666 points, Los Angeles Fans were still quite lenient with him, believing he was just in poor form.
As for the Celtics, although they were not welcomed at the Lakers' home court, they delivered a huge shock to the entire league!
All the experts who had predicted a decisive victory for the Lakers before the game were thoroughly proven wrong!
The Celtics not only soundly defeated the Lakers, but Chen Hao also exploded for a huge triple-double in the first game of the new season.
He even taught Kobe, Odom, Fisher, and others a harsh lesson during the game, and contributed multiple explosive dunks!
After all NBA games concluded that day, out of the top ten plays officially selected, Chen Hao alone accounted for five!
This meant Chen Hao occupied half of the top ten plays, which indeed gave American Fans a huge shock.
Those Fans who had initially thought Chen Hao was just stat-padding in the Summer League were now thoroughly proven wrong by Chen Hao's performance.
Especially in this game against the Lakers, Chen Haoshowcased both his offensive and defensive capabilities.
Chen Hao not only possesses superb defensive ability, but he also has incredible offensive prowess.
If the opponent guards him one-on-one, then he can truly do as he pleases!
Even when the opponent double-teams him, Chen Haocan calmly handle it and score with ease!
Unless the opponent uses a triple-team, the limitation on Chen Hao is truly quite limited!
But once the Lakers double-teamed Chen Hao, the Celtics would have countless open opportunities!
Chen Hao's exceptional vision would clearly spot these open teammates and quickly pass the ball to them!
And at this point, these open players only needed to make the shot to complete their task!
Therefore, Chen Hao performed effortlessly and quite easily in this game.
In contrast, Kobe struggled immensely under Chen Hao's defense, as evidenced by his 666 points!
After the game, Chen Hao stated during a reporter interview:
"The Lakers are an extremely excellent team, and their roster is very strong!
The reason we were able to win today was entirely due to Kobe's support and contribution!
So, for our celebration banquet today, if Kobe doesn't come, we won't dare to touch our chopsticks!"
Chen Hao's words completely took a jab at Kobe. The local Los Angeles media reporters, after hearing Chen Hao's remarks, all turned ashen, believing Chen Hao was truly going too far.
But Chen Hao paid no attention to the reporters' dark expressions; he knew he was here to play basketball, not to make friends.
Moreover, Kobe was not worth befriending.
After concluding this opening game, the Celtics will travel to Cleveland the day after tomorrow to continue their road challenge against the Cavaliers.
Such a schedule, for the Celtics, truly counts as a brutal schedule!
Because first they face the strong Lakers, and then they have to challenge the Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference powerhouse.
This is indeed a major challenge for the Celtics players.
However, for Chen Hao, he didn't even consider the Cavaliers a threat; he even thought James would be easier to deal with than Kobe!
Due to a big victory in Los Angeles, Head Coach Riversdecided to stay in Los Angeles for one night and fly to Cleveland the next day.
So, that evening, the Celtics players were free to do as they pleased.
The Celtics players were all clamoring to go to a local Los Angeles nightclub to have a good time.
So they all invited Chen Hao to come along, but Chen Hao politely declined!
The main reason was that almost all of his teammates were black players, so their aesthetic tastes would be very different from his own.
As the saying goes, 'those with different paths do not conspire together,' so Chen Hao decisively rejected his teammates' invitation.
Although this might make him seem a bit unsociable, Chen Hao didn't really mind his teammates' opinions.
After all, his relationship with these players was at most that of teammates, and the depth of the relationship couldn't be built in a day.
So, it was better to directly seek out things he was interested in.
Therefore, Chen Hao chose to act alone this time.
Los Angeles truly lives up to its reputation as a super city in America; its prosperity far exceeds Boston.
Chen Hao was looking for a more upscale bar, quiet and with a higher class.
Chen Hao was not short on money, so he didn't care that these bars would come with high consumption.
When he appeared at this famous local quiet bar in Los Angeles, he realized he had come to the right place.
Because many social elites with good looks and figures were sitting inside, and Chen Hao quickly spotted a surprising figure among the crowd.
She was Kobe's wife, Vanessa!
Vanessa was actually here?
While Chen Hao was surprised by this, the customers in the quiet bar, upon seeing Chen Hao appear, all showed shocked expressions.
From their looks, they all seemed very familiar with Chen Hao, which greatly confused Chen Hao.
Could it be that these people in the quiet bar were all Lakers Fans?
Is that why they were looking at him with such eyes?
When Chen Hao walked up to the bar counter, a white bartender asked with a curious expression:
"Hey, I know you; you really kicked the Lakers' butt today!
But what makes me curious is, are you here to deliberately provoke my customers, or do you genuinely not know that this is a gathering place for Lakers Fans?"
The bartender's words made Chen Hao pause; he finally understood why these people were looking at him that way.
It turned out that, just as he had suspected, the customers here were indeed all Lakers Fans.
It was even a gathering place for Lakers Fans, which truly surprised Chen Hao.
However, Chen Hao was not flustered by this; instead, he calmly said to the bartender:
"If I say I randomly walked into this bar, would you believe me?"
Just as the bartender was about to answer no, a voice came from behind Chen Hao:
"I believe him! Put his tab on my account!"
The bartender looked at the person behind Chen Haowith a surprised and puzzled expression!
And when Chen Hao turned around, he saw Vanessastanding behind him, looking at him with an interested gaze.
"Thank you for your generosity, but I don't think I need it!"
"No, you do, and I want to ask you, why were you able to easily dominate my husband!"
Chen Hao: "."
Chapter 56: How Dare You Treat Kobe's Beloved Wife Like This?! (Please support by continuing to read)
As Vanessa spoke, the bartender behind Chen Hao was also shocked.
Logically, shouldn't Vanessa hate Chen Hao?
Why would she invite Chen Hao for a drink and even ask him for advice?
Could it be that she genuinely wanted to know Kobe's weaknesses, then go back and tell Kobe so he could improve?
The bartender realized he truly couldn't understand Vanessa's thoughts, so he could only choose to obey her request.
After all, Vanessa was the owner of this bar, and she usually liked to watch Los Angeles Lakers games here.
Because half of the Los Angeles Lakers' games were away games, Vanessa wanted an atmosphere for watching games, so she chose to open this bar, and it was also a membership-only establishment.
This was why when Chen Hao entered, these customers immediately recognized him and were full of shock.
At this moment, Chen Hao finally recovered from his surprise, and he smiled, shrugging his shoulders as he said:
"Since you've put it that way, I can only accept your request!"
Vanessa seemed very satisfied that Chen Hao accepted her treat:
"Although you defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, I have to admit, your strength is formidable.
I'm just very curious, how exactly do you train?
Why has your progress been so rapid?"
Regarding Vanessa's curiosity, Chen Hao looked at her playfully and said:
"I've seen the Ohio State University at four in the morning!"
Chen Hao's words made the bartender behind the counter widen his eyes.
All the Fans in Los Angeles knew that the original version of this sentence came from Kobe, because he was a particularly diligent player, constantly honing his skills every offseason.
So, when reporters asked him what his secret was, he uttered this classic line.
And now, Chen Hao actually said such words in front of Vanessa. Wasn't this subtly mocking Kobe?
This guy was really bold enough!
Was he not afraid of angering Vanessa?
But to the bartender's surprise, after Vanessa heard Chen Hao's explanation, she said with a smile:
"Although I know you are subtly mocking my husband, I believe your words.
Because I know that these basketball skills cannot be developed overnight.
My husband, Kobe, fully proved this point!"
Regarding Vanessa's affirmation, Chen Hao showed no emotion on the surface, but his internal monologue was like this:
"No, you don't know at all, all these skills of mine were obtained by cheating!
I don't need to work hard at all!
And everything your husband, Kobe, worked hard for, is as easy as turning over my hand for me!"
Vanessa looked at Chen Hao with a smile, and she became even more curious about him.
"Hey, why don't we go to my private room and have a good chat?"
Vanessa actively invited Chen Hao.
"Why not?"
Chen Hao readily accepted Vanessa's invitation.
The bartender behind him was very shocked by Vanessa's active invitation for Chen Hao to talk in detail.
Would boss Kobe really not care about this?
To be honest, Kobe at this moment had even forgotten that he had a wife.
Because he was currently doing extra training at the Stadium.
Chen Hao's blow to him was simply too great; this was the opening game!
In the opening game, he was completely suppressed by Chen Hao, and his score didn't even reach double digits!
This was a great humiliation for the competitive Kobe!
So he chose to do extra training at the Stadium, and after training, he would also watch the replay of this game.
Kobe wanted to find Chen Hao's weakness and defeat him the next time they met!
This was Kobe's persistent personality; he wouldn't wallow in self-pity because of failure, but would constantly learn and improve himself in a targeted manner.
However, his persistent personality was also destined to neglect his wife and family.
Thus, this situation was created.
Unbeknownst to him, his wife Vanessa was drinking and chatting with the player who defeated him.
After Chen Hao walked into the private room and sat down, he looked at Vanessa curiously and asked:
"Aren't you worried that your husband, Kobe, will misunderstand us because of this?"
Chen Hao's words made Vanessa's expression change slightly, but she quickly returned to normal:
"I actually hope he misunderstands our relationship, at least that would prove he cares about me!"
Chen Hao heard this and thought, good heavens, this was the tone of a resentful woman!
Could it be that Kobe also had some unspeakable difficulties?
That's not right either; he and Vanessa still had a love child, and it clearly looked like his biological child.
So there shouldn't be any possibility of unspeakable difficulties; at most, perhaps his ability in that aspect wasn't very strong.
Since Vanessa had already brought up this topic first, Chen Hao naturally wouldn't shy away from it:
"Listening to you, Sister-in-law, it sounds like there's some misunderstanding with Kobe?
I remember you even initiated a conversation with Kobe at the end of the first half!"
Chen Hao's words greatly surprised Vanessa:
"You actually paid attention to me?"
"Of course, Sister-in-law is a beauty of unparalleled charm, and Kobe's beloved wife; of course I paid attention to you!
The moment I entered, my first glance was at you!"
Bragging didn't cost tax, and it was directed at the still charming young woman Vanessa, so Chen Hao naturally wouldn't feel insincere.
Perhaps it had been too long since she heard such explicit praise, and a slight blush appeared on Vanessa's face:
"What are you kidding, I'm so ordinary, and Kobe didn't even notice me!"
Vanessa said Chen Hao was joking, but Chen Hao had already heard from her tone that she liked such compliments.
Chen Hao could basically confirm that Kobe had indeed neglected Vanessa.
It was even very likely that he was tired of Vanessa, which made Chen Hao find it incredible. Facing such a beloved wife, he could actually feel annoyed?
Could it be that Kobe really liked the thrill of taking by force?
One must know that the Eagle County incident almost ruined Kobe's reputation, but it was ultimately settled with money.
At that time, Kobe even said during interrogation:
"Shaq did it too!"
Although it was eventually confirmed that this statement referred to another matter, the truth of the matter was truly only clear to Kobe and O'Neal.
However, this incident also became a thorn in the hearts of Kobe and Vanessa.
Although they eventually reconciled, from the current situation, it seemed that this was not the case.
So, Chen Hao struck while the iron was hot and said:
"No, no, Sister-in-law, you really shouldn't underestimate yourself. Your current appearance can truly make you the female lead in a Hollywood blockbuster!
Your looks and figure are invincible!"
Chen Hao stared at Vanessa with sincere eyes and said.
And Vanessa, looking at Chen Hao, who had a handsome and charming face, was momentarily at a loss for words.
Looking at Vanessa, whose eyes were already glazed over, Chen Hao knew that Vanessa had fallen!
"Brother, I'm sorry, blame Sister-in-law for being too proactive."
Chapter 57 Sister Wa: Your Two-Ball Dribbling Skills Surpass Kobe's by a Thousandfold! (Please continue reading)
"Hey, what you're saying really makes me feel a bit embarrassed. Is what you're saying true?"
At this moment, Sister Wa, already slightly tipsy, was even a bit muddled in her thoughts.
Chen Hao's flattery was too potent, causing her to unknowingly fall under its spell.
"Of course it's true! How could I bear to lie to you, Sister Wa!"
Chen Hao said with a look of urgency.
Seeing Chen Hao like this, the impulse in Vanessa's heart became even harder to suppress.
And at this moment, Chen Hao, seeing Vanessa's expression, knew she was about to lose control.
So Chen Hao voluntarily stood up and said to her apologetically,
"Hey, Sister Wa, it's getting late.
I have to fly to Cleveland tomorrow, so I'm getting ready to head back now!
This is your bar, so I'm sure you won't be in any danger here.
It was a pleasure for you to invite me for a drink!
Next time if you go to Boston, be sure to let me know!
I'll make the arrangements!
I'll head back now!"
After saying that, Chen Hao voluntarily walked out of Vanessa's private room.
High-level hunters often appear as prey.
And at this moment, Chen Hao was playing the role of the prey.
And the hunter was Sister Wa, who had been deeply attracted by Chen Hao.
Vanessa saw Chen Hao about to leave and instantly became anxious:
"Hey, why are you leaving already?
We haven't even talked much!
And I didn't say you could leave!
You have to have a few more drinks with me before you can go!"
After saying that, Sister Wa even actively grabbed Chen Hao's clothes, wanting him to sit down.
Seeing Vanessa like this, Chen Hao deliberately put on an awkward expression and said,
"Hey, Sister Wa, thank you very much for your kind hospitality, but I really have to go back!
My hotel is the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, which is far from here. I really have to go back!"
After Chen Hao finished speaking, he once again tried to walk out of the private room.
But Vanessa's hand was still tightly holding Chen Hao's clothes, and she looked at Chen Hao with a mournful expression, saying,
"Are you really going to abandon me to drink alone here?"
"Hey, Sister Wa, what are you talking about? This is your bar.
This bar is all yours; if you want someone to drink with you, there are plenty of people who can accompany you!
Don't hold onto me!
This is your territory, and I'm really worried about a bad impression!
Although my room number is 3401, I still have to walk quite a distance.
Please let me go back!"
Chen Hao had already told Sister Wa the hotel and room number, and he had completed his task.
As for whether Vanessa listened, that was her business.
Of course, Chen Hao wouldn't be foolish enough to seduce Vanessa here; this place was full of Kobe's Fans.
Even now, as they drank together in the private room, they were surely being watched by countless eyes, so Chen Hao naturally had to leave first.
And he had to act very anxious, letting these Fans know that he wasn't interested in Sister Wa's invitation.
And Vanessa, after hearing Chen Hao's words, paused, then seemed to realize something. She looked at Chen Hao with a strange gaze and gradually released her hand.
After Chen Hao felt Vanessa release his clothes, a warm smile reappeared on his face as he said,
"Then I'll head back now!
Sister Wa, you should also rest early!"
After saying that, Chen Hao strode out of the private room and calmly walked out of the bar.
Before leaving the bar, he even said to the bartender,
"The drinks you mix are good. I'll come again if I have the chance!"
The bartender watched Chen Hao leave gracefully and finally let down his guard against him.
After all, a man and a woman alone in a room really did tend to arouse suspicion.
But now, seeing Chen Hao leave voluntarily, he realized he had been overly cautious about Chen Hao.
Yes, she was Kobe's wife, and with so many people watching, how could he possibly have ill intentions towards Vanessa?
The bartender felt he must have been out of his mind to even think in that direction.
And at this moment, Vanessa finally pieced together the information from what Chen Hao had told her.
"Sheraton Grand Hotel, Room 3401.
This guy is really cautious; he even wants me to go find him?
What if I didn't understand?
Is he that confident I'll go?
Hmph!"
Half an hour later, Vanessa left her bar.
The bartender had no suspicions about Vanessa leaving, as it was indeed getting late.
When he saw Vanessa get into her car, he stopped paying attention.
At this point, Vanessa got into her Maserati and drove towards the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles.
As for Chen Hao, he had already returned to the hotel.
Chen Hao wasn't overly concerned about whether Vanessa would come or not.
After all, Vanessa was a public figure, and it would be quite difficult for her to take such a big risk to see him.
However, one thing Chen Hao was certain of was that Vanessa definitely had fantasies about him.
And he could sense that Vanessa was definitely feeling neglected and was very eager!
It was truly difficult to predict what kind of crazy actions a thirsty married woman might take.
Chen Hao had already opened a bottle of red wine, poured himself a glass, and stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, calmly admiring the night view outside.
The city of Los Angeles was indeed much more prosperous than Boston, especially its nightlife.
Chen Hao was even considering buying a property in Los Angeles, as the US real estate market was currently in a downturn, and buying now seemed like a good option.
Just then, Chen Hao heard the doorbell ring.
After hearing the doorbell, the corners of Chen Hao's mouth couldn't help but curve upwards slightly!
Sure enough, a thirsty married woman would do crazy things.
Chen Hao put down the red wine glass in his hand and slowly walked to the door.
But he didn't open the door immediately; instead, he asked with a questioning voice,
"Who is it?"
Who else could be outside besides Vanessa?
She replied somewhat annoyed,
"It's me, open the door quickly!"
"Hmm? Who is it? Say your name, otherwise I won't open the door!"
In reality, Chen Hao could have easily looked through the peephole to see who was outside.
But he deliberately said that to force Vanessa to say her name.
Sure enough, Vanessa became a little angry:
"I'm your Sister Wa, Vanessa, are you going to open the door or not?"
Chen Hao was satisfied now. He opened the door and looked at Vanessa with a surprised expression, saying,
"Sister Wa, why are you here?"
"Enough with the nonsense, I'm going to play an exhibition match with you right now!"
After saying that, she pounced towards Chen Hao!
And she didn't forget to close the door with her foot!
Facing the aggressive Vanessa, Chen Hao responded calmly.
Although streetball is very different from official basketball games, they are both basketball games, so there are actually many similarities.
Especially when facing an experienced defender like Vanessa, one must be patient, and hand skills are absolutely essential.
Chen Hao wasn't going to be careless; he wanted Vanessa to know that his streetball skills far surpassed those of her husband, Kobe!
And so, this streetball game was exhilarating. After playing five consecutive matches, Chen Hao finally emerged victorious.
Vanessa's defense was ultimately successfully broken down by Chen Hao.
"You're really incredibly strong!"
Vanessa's post-game evaluation of Chen Hao was quite high.
"When will you come to Los Angeles again?"
"We'll see about that later!"
Chapter 58: If the Cavaliers Lose, Will the Fans Eat Poop Upside Down? (Please keep reading)
In the early morning, Chen Hao packed his bags and left the hotel.
This was a room booked by the team, and they were scheduled to gather in the hotel lobby at eight o'clock.
As for Vanessa, Chen Hao didn't wake her up because she had worked very hard last night and needed a good rest.
The hotel room would be kept until noon, by which time Vanessa should have woken up.
As for what happened next, Chen Hao didn't care; he had only played a few friendly matches.
By the time they arrived at Cleveland Airport, it was already evening.
This is the daily routine after the NBA regular season begins; often, after one game, they have to rush to the next.
The NBA regular season schedule is very dense, and the season is very long, so proper relaxation is very important for players.
Therefore, many players choose to relax before or after games, usually by having fun in local nightclubs.
Players who make it to the NBA are basically high-income earners, so they have many options for entertainment.
And what many NBA players love most is partying at nightclubs.
However, Chen Hao isn't very fond of this because nightclubs are mixed, and if he drinks too much, he can easily get into conflicts with strangers, causing unnecessary trouble.
That's why Chen Hao likes to act alone, which is why he was able to meet Vanessa.
Just after the Celtics arrived in Cleveland, news about Vanessa appearing at the Celtics' hotel was published.
Of course, this was news published by a gossip magazine, and it even included photos as evidence.
Although Vanessa in the photos was heavily wrapped up, only her eyes could be seen.
However, from her figure and posture, she could still be linked to Vanessa, and some netizens even truly believed it was Vanessa.
What shocked netizens the most was that Vanessa only left the hotel after the Celtics had left.
This time difference was truly suspicious; what exactly was she doing at this hotel?
Was it a coincidence or was something really going on?
Although it was just gossip magazine news, it sparked heated discussions among many Fans.
Some netizens even directly imagined that Vanessa went to settle accounts with Chen Hao.
Because Chen Hao had made Kobe doubt his life in the game against the Lakers, Vanessa thought Chen Hao was too heavy-handed, which is why she went to settle accounts with Chen Hao.
Although this was just a netizen's imagination, it was recognized by many Fans.
Only a very small number of Fans wondered if there was some unspeakable secret between Vanessa and Chen Hao?
The implication was, did Kobe's head turn green?
Although this was only the thought of a very small number of netizens, it was instantly slammed by many Los Angeles Lakers Fans.
Because in their eyes, Kobe and Vanessa were a model couple, and they were very much in love, so such a thing was absolutely impossible.
Although these news stories had no basis, they could become topics of conversation for Fans and players after meals.
Even the Celtics players were shocked when they heard the news.
Because they themselves didn't know that Vanessa had once visited the hotel where they were staying.
They excitedly discussed the matter, and Tony Allen even asked Chen Hao with a curious look:
"Hey, Chen, do you know what Vanessa came for?"
"Of course I do!"
"Tell me!"
"She came to play a friendly match with me!"
Chen Hao said seriously.
"Get lost! Who gave you the courage?"
Tony Allen said with a laugh and a scolding tone.
Chen Hao spread his hands helplessly and said:
"I knew you all don't like to hear the truth!
But what I said is the truth!"
Chen Hao's words made the Celtics players burst into laughter.
Because no one thought Chen Hao's words were true; they all thought he was joking.
After all, what he said was too outrageous!
Little did they know, what Chen Hao said was the truth!
This made Chen Hao very emotional; it seems that many truths are actually told as jokes, but the result is that no one believes them.
Chen Hao also found this very absurd; it seems that in many people's minds, Vanessa playing a friendly match with Chen Hao is truly outrageous!
The next day, the Celtics players had already arrived at the Cavaliers' home, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Stadium.
The outside world paid a lot of attention to this game because Chen Hao had already shown little respect for James during the offseason.
He even publicly stated that he would 'seek guidance' from James in the new season.
These remarks were harshly criticized by many James' Fans.
Because in the eyes of James' Fans, Chen Hao was not qualified to challenge James at all, because he was not only a rookie player, but not even a top draft pick, so what did he have to challenge Chen Hao?
Some James' Fans even predicted for this game:
"If the Cavaliers lose this game, I'll live stream eating poop upside down!"
"I'll live stream drinking horse urine upside down!"
"I'll live stream jerking off upside down!"
Obviously, in their minds, the Cavaliers with James were invincible, and the Celtics could not compete with them at all.
Therefore, when the Celtics players appeared on the court, a sky-high booing sound erupted throughout the Stadium, and the volume was indeed quite frightening.
Chen Hao had already experienced the atmosphere of playing away games, so he remained very calm, even actively waving to the home Fans.
Seeing Chen Hao's action, the Fans on site became even more displeased!
In their opinion, Chen Hao was provoking them, so the booing became even louder!
The live commentator also smiled and teased when he saw Chen Hao's action:
"This guy Chen Hao is really interesting!
It's clear that he enjoys being booed by away Fans!
That means he has a big heart!
I'm really looking forward to his performance next!"
Just then, the Cavaliers players made their appearance!
Compared to the treatment of the Celtics players, the Cavaliers players received thousands of times better treatment!
Especially when James appeared, the entire Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Stadium was almost overturned!
The madness of the Fans throughout the Stadium also showed Chen Hao the love and admiration of ClevelandFans for James.
Seeing this scene, Chen Hao couldn't help but wonder:
"If I thoroughly dominate A Tan at his home court, I wonder how their Fans would feel?"
Chen Hao didn't have much affection for James, and now that they were opponents, Chen Hao naturally wouldn't think of giving James any face.
You know, this guy has extremely high traffic; if he could get a lot of exposure through him, then he believed All-America Fans would remember him!
Thinking of this, Chen Hao was already eager to try!
Just then, the referee blew the whistle to start the game!
The starting players from both sides took the court!
At the same time, the Cavaliers' star player, James, actively walked towards Chen Hao!
This action instantly drew the attention of the entire Stadium!
Chapter 59: Infinite Recursion! A Zhan Pins Pierce to the Backboard, Chen Hao Completes a Tip-Dunk Over A Zhan's Head!
Because everyone knew there had been a war of words between James and Chen Hao, their first real encounter was bound to be very interesting.
Now James was actually walking towards Chen Hao. Was he going to make a display of power or provoke him?
Watching James walk towards him, Chen Hao's expression was very calm.
Actually, this was his first time seeing James in person. To be honest, he seemed even uglier than on TV.
Although his body was very strong and burly, his walking posture was truly unappealing, a typical splay-footed gait.
Chen Hao's brows even furrowed slightly. He could already guess what James was going to say to him.
According to James's nature, in his mouth, any NBA player with a bit of fame was his brother.
So, if he wasn't mistaken, his first sentence would probably be to call him 'brother' or 'mate,' and then boast about how strong he was.
Just as Chen Hao was secretly complaining, James finally walked up to him, then extended his right hand with a smile and laughed, saying:
"Hey, mate, your performance the day before yesterday was absolutely incredible!
You're truly too strong!
It's really exciting to be an opponent to a player like you!"
Sure enough!
Chen Hao had perfectly predicted James's first sentence; he really did call him 'mate'.
And looking at his excited expression, Chen Hao felt that this guy was truly hypocritical.
Chen Hao smiled and shrugged, then simply high-fived him and said calmly:
"Hey, don't forget, today you are my opponent!
So, you'd better be careful!
I won't go easy on you!"
Chen Hao's words made James laugh out loud again:
"Hahaha, good, I like confident players like you!
Don't worry, I won't go easy either!"
After speaking, James turned and walked to his position.
The moment James turned around, his smile quickly faded.
Clearly, his previous words and demeanor towards Chen Hao were all just for show.
Now, it was time to let Chen Hao, this rookie, know how deep the waters of the NBA truly were!
The Cavaliers' starting lineup was:
LeBron James, Ilgauskas, Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Daniel Gibson!
And on the Boston Celtics' side, they continued with the same lineup as the previous game.
Chen Hao continued to start at point guard, while Pierceappeared at the small forward position.
Jefferson played center, West played shooting guard, and Gomes played power forward.
Just by looking at the two teams' lineups, they were actually quite evenly matched.
Because the Cavaliers' lineup wasn't particularly luxurious; besides James, the rest of the players could only be considered average.
But their perimeter offense was slightly stronger compared to the Boston Celtics!
After all, Larry Hughes and Gibson both had pretty good three-point shots, and Gooden and Ilgauskas would have some dominance in the paint.
So the key to this game lay with Chen Hao and James, as for Pierce, he had even been forgotten by many Fans!
After all, in the previous game, Pierce was practically invisible, making no significant contributions.
So for this game, experts and Fans alike didn't have high hopes for Pierce, all thinking his form was very average.
Jump ball!
The Cavaliers won the tip, Gibson dribbled past half-court!
After crossing half-court, he immediately passed the ball to James!
Defending James was Pierce, whose expression was extremely serious at this moment.
He had faced James many times and knew that this guy was quite troublesome, especially his bully-step drive, which was impossible to defend.
But today, Pierce believed he had to perform, otherwise, he would truly be forgotten by the Fans.
It's well known that Fans are the most fickle; once a strong young player appears on the team, those older players who were once good might very well be forgotten by them.
At this moment, Pierce had already felt this crisis, so he had to prove himself.
This was why he was defending so hard today!
But no matter how hard Pierce defended, he simply couldn't withstand James's aggressive offense!
After receiving a screen from Ilgauskas at the top of the arc, James directly dribbled and charged towards the Boston Celtics' paint!
Pierce was firmly blocked behind by Ilgauskas; it was impossible for him to keep up with James!
Jefferson and Gomes both quickly came over to double-team, attempting to contain James's drive.
However, for James, the double-team from these two was not even a concern!
He had even already gathered the ball and started his move!
First, he used his body to push past Gomes, then, under Jefferson's block, he engaged in a mid-air body confrontation with Jefferson, and finally, he actually forced Jefferson open, preparing for an easy layup score!
It must be said, James's move of forcefully breaking through the paint with his body was very effective; although it lacked any aesthetic appeal, he could easily score!
Normally, according to a script where James is the protagonist, his scoring at this point would be a foregone conclusion!
Unfortunately, the protagonist of this story was not James, but Chen Hao!
Just as James was about to complete the layup, a figure flew up from behind him!
Like a great roc spreading its wings, a large hand forcefully slapped the basketball, which James had just released, against the backboard!
The immense force made the basketball, after hitting the backboard, quickly rebound beyond the three-point line!
James was completely stunned!
He never dreamed that his brilliant one-on-three layup would ultimately be blocked, and it was an incredibly defying block; he had become the background?
When the basketball rebounded beyond the three-point line, it was picked up by Pierce!
This greatly excited Pierce, and he immediately turned and dribbled down for a fast break!
At this moment, James had already seen Pierce with the ball on a fast break; he immediately shifted gears and sped up, chasing after him!
As James chased, Chen Hao also followed behind James!
It is well known that James's chase-down block is a specialty; many times, he will let the offensive player dribble ahead on a fast break!
And James will always trail behind this player, and only after the opponent jumps will he jump, then pin the opponent's layup or dunk against the backboard!
Regarding James's chase-down block, Chen Hao's teammate Rondo definitely has a lot to say.
At this moment, Pierce had already dribbled to near the free-throw line, and he directly gathered the ball and took off!
Behind Pierce, James also arrived in hot pursuit!
The moment Pierce jumped in the air, preparing to complete a quick layup, James's classic chase-down block arrived!
Pierce's layup was slapped against the backboard by James, and the ball rebounded again behind James!
Just at this moment, a figure appeared from behind James!
Firmly catching the basketball, he then slammed the ball into the hoop with both hands!
This tip-dunk was actually completed by riding on James's head!
The Cavaliers Fans, who had been excitedly cheering when they saw James complete the pin-down block, were instantly speechless!
Because their idol player had been dunked over by Chen Hao!
Yes, the one who dunked over James was none other than Chen Hao, who was following behind James!
James, feeling someone riding on his head, instantly became incredibly frustrated and angry!
Chapter 60: Are You Serious About Taking a Few Steps Back?
A Zhan deliberately collided with Chen Hao, then retreated!
Throughout James's entire career, no one had ever managed to dunk over him—Chen Hao was the first.
And it happened right after the game started, with Chen Hao dunking over him on a put-back!
Incidentally, this put-back dunk came after Chen Hao had pinned James's shot to the backboard, leading to a fast break.
For the home Fans, who had always viewed James as a god, this outcome was difficult to accept.
How could this be?
At this moment, A Zhan began his act. He pushed Chen Hao, who was over him, away and spread his hands towards the referee, shouting:
"Hey, referee, he committed a pushing foul!
Didn't you see it?"
Clearly, in A Zhan's perception, no one could dunk over him. If it happened, it must have been a foul!
Thus, A Zhan's nickname was also A Tan.
But this time, the referee not only ignored A Zhan's complaint but even said to him:
"Hey, LeBron, I saw it clearly. He really didn't commit a pushing foul!"
The referee's attitude greatly disappointed James. He even wanted to continue arguing with the referee, but Chen Hao spoke up first:
"Hey, if you think I dunked over you because I pushed you, next time you can try standing in front of me!
Let's see if I can dunk over you then!"
Chen Hao's tone was full of disdain as he said these words.
Although James's strength was not bad, Chen Hao hated people who complained to the referee by spreading their hands for no reason.
Especially this time, when he hadn't committed any foul, did this guy still have to complain?
With that effort, he might as well think about why he was dunked over!
Just then, the slow-motion replay of Chen Hao's dunk over James appeared on the arena's big screen.
Pierce, who had his shot pinned to the backboard by James, also looked up at the big screen, utterly bewildered.
Because he truly didn't know what had happened. He was clearly leading the charge, so how did Chen Hao end up scoring?
And Chen Hao even dunked over James? This guy's strength was too great!
When Pierce saw the slow-motion replay clearly, he finally understood why all of this happened!
After his layup was blocked by James, Chen Hao jumped from behind James and then dunked over him!
So in this offense, there were two backdrops: one was Pierce, and the other was James!
This result made Pierce very uncomfortable. He had thought he could make a cool play, but now it seemed he was still the clown.
Although Chen Hao was his teammate, Chen Haoseemed to have stolen all his thunder. What was the use of such a teammate?
However, compared to Pierce's indifference, the other Boston Celtics teammates were quite excited, rushing over to celebrate with Chen Hao.
Pierce grew even angrier seeing this scene.
But when he saw James's dejected expression, his mood actually improved a bit.
Although he was very annoyed with Chen Hao, he had to admit that this was the first time Pierce had personally seen James get embarrassed, and that feeling actually seemed pretty good!
After Chen Hao completed the poster dunk over James, the live Fans had already quieted down considerably.
The camera focused on the humiliated James, and from his expression, it was clear that he was still bothered by that dunk.
It was the Cavaliers' turn to attack!
James dribbled the ball past half-court!
Dribbling at the top of the arc, James signaled for all his teammates to clear out!
At this time, Chen Hao was not primarily guarding James, which greatly annoyed James. He deliberately dribbled the ball in front of Gibson.
This action was very obvious, meaning he wanted Gibsonto set a screen for him!
Because Chen Hao was guarding Gibson!
As soon as a pick-and-roll switch was formed with Gibson, James would be able to match up against Chen Hao!
James at this stage was still somewhat courageous, immediately seeking out Chen Hao to try and get revenge.
Seeing James deliberately challenge him, Chen Hao's expression was playful. He even chuckled and teased:
"You still surprise me!
I thought you would be afraid to guard me, but now it seems you still have some guts!
Since you want to regain your pride against me, I'll grant your wish!"
After hearing Chen Hao's words, James's face instantly became incredibly gloomy.
Ever since James entered the NBA as the first overall pick, he had only ever dunked over or posterized others. No one had ever dunked over him!
Even Chen Hao's recent dunk was only successful because Chen Hao had attacked him from behind.
So now James wanted to complete a dunk against Chen Hao's defense to show him what it meant to be the league's number one player!
The home Fans went wild again upon seeing Jamesdeliberately match up against Chen Hao!
Some Fans even shouted loudly:
"That's right! Go for a powerful dunk over him!"
"Let him see how strong you really are!"
"Make him call you daddy!"
With 8 seconds left on the shot clock, James began his drive!
The Cavaliers players had mostly cleared out, and even the Boston Celtics players made way.
Actually, this was Pierce's subtle instruction to Jefferson. His goal was to hope James would step up and score over Chen Hao, preferably with a powerful dunk!
This would at least strike a blow to Chen Hao's morale, which was something Pierce would gladly welcome.
Just then, James, already in motion, accelerated to his maximum speed!
He didn't even bother with a change of direction, driving directly into the paint, powering through Chen Hao!
This was James's ultimate move, as his strength and speed could easily push defenders aside, creating a large amount of offensive space for him!
Just as the home Fans thought James could easily push Chen Hao aside and complete a powerful dunk, a shocking scene unfolded!
The moment James made body contact with Chen Hao, Chen Hao remained completely still. Instead, it was James who involuntarily stumbled back a few steps!
It was like someone dribbling and crashing into a wall, then retreating a few steps!
That was James!
He deliberately exerted force and collided with Chen Hao, but instead of knocking Chen Hao away, he himself retreated a few steps?
Was he serious about taking a few steps back?
All the Fans in the arena, including Pierce, were pondering the same question:
Was Chen Hao's strength really that immense?
But the most shocked was James. His expression at this moment was incredibly stunned, but time no longer allowed him to remain in shock!
So James immediately pulled up for a jump shot, taking a hurried attempt.
If this shot went in, it wouldn't matter; he would still have regained some pride!
However, James was destined not to regain his pride this time!
Because the moment he pulled up and shot, Chen Haohad already pounced over!
The instant James released the ball, Chen Hao had already smacked the ball like a volleyball, sending it flying across half-court!
The entire arena once again fell into an eerie silence!
Chapter 61: 8 Turnovers, 7 Missed Shots, 6 Blocks, 5 Points, 4 Fouls, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Dunked On! A Zhan is terrible!
Who would have thought that James, who was driving hard to the basket, not only failed to push Chen Haoaway, but was once again met with a volleyball-like block from Chen Hao?
This result not only stunned all the Fans present, but even the Fans watching the live broadcast of the game were dumbfounded!
Among the many Fans watching this game were two very special individuals: one was the popular female singer Rihanna, well-known to the American public, and the other was Megan Fox, who had just given an outstanding performance in "Transformers."
The two of them were currently watching the live broadcast of the game at Rihanna's home.
Originally, Rihanna had invited Fox to Cleveland to watch the game live, as she was a die-hard fan of James.
However, Fox was unable to get away due to filming commitments, so Rihanna had no choice but to invite her to her home to watch the game.
Actually, Fox wasn't a basketball enthusiast, but she did know the names of some well-known NBA stars, such as Kobe and James.
Fox, however, preferred Kobe, as Kobe's looks were certainly better than James'.
So when Fox told Rihanna that her favorite NBA star was Kobe, Rihanna became unhappy, insisting that Fox watch a Cavaliers game before making any judgments.
Fox couldn't argue with Rihanna and had to agree to her request; after all, Rihanna had enticed her by offering to write a solo single for her.
So, today, the two of them sat together to watch the Cavaliers game.
Before the game even started, Rihanna played highlights of James' past few seasons for Fox to watch.
After watching James' game highlights, Fox was indeed quite shocked and even exclaimed:
"This guy feels like a beast on the court; his playing style is just too violent!
However, I actually really like this guy's playing style!"
After receiving Fox's positive evaluation, Rihanna became even more excited:
"Yes, I knew you would like LeBron's playing style!
Don't worry, in this game later, he will definitely have an even better performance.
I think after you watch this game, you'll definitely become his die-hard fan, just like me!"
Rihanna was incredibly confident; in her eyes, no one could resist James' performance on the court.
Seeing Rihanna's pride, Fox genuinely developed an interest in James.
Thus, under this emotional atmosphere, they began to watch the game.
When Chen Hao opened the game by sending James a monstrous block and then dunking over James, Foxlooked at Rihanna with a bewildered expression and asked:
"So, which one is LeBron?
Is it the one who got dunked on, or the one who dunked on someone else?"
Rihanna's expression was also incredibly stiff; she hadn't expected James to be so thoroughly humiliated by Chen Hao right at the start.
But she quickly composed herself and confidently declared:
"This might be because he hasn't reached his peak form yet; give him some time, and he'll definitely prove himself!
Look, he's about to exert himself!
Look quickly, he's preparing to break through!
I'm telling you, when he breaks through, no one can stop him!
I told you—"
Rihanna hadn't even finished her sentence when her voice abruptly stopped.
Because the next scene shattered her perception of James.
Not only did James fail to push Chen Hao away, but he actually retreated a few steps himself.
That wasn't all; what made Rihanna even more unnerved was that James' pull-up jumper was actually slapped away by Chen Hao!
The basketball even flew directly across half-court and rolled out of bounds on the opposite baseline!
So, at this moment, Rihanna was devastated; she even felt like the James she was watching was a fake James.
Just as Rihanna was feeling incredibly frustrated, Fox's surprised voice suddenly rang out:
"Look quickly, this guy in the number 8 jersey, he's so handsome!
So he's the one who dunked on LeBron and blocked LeBron!
If this guy went into acting, I feel like he could become a huge star!"
After hearing Fox's words, Rihanna had a bewildered expression; she even wanted to refute Fox for being boy-crazy.
But when she took a serious look at Chen Hao, the words she was about to say were truly stifled.
Fox was right!
This guy who blocked LeBron was indeed very handsome and charming, which perfectly matched Rihanna's aesthetic standards.
However, as soon as Rihanna thought about Chen Haocontinuously humiliating James twice, she stubbornly said:
"He's alright, just average. Let's focus on the game!"
In Rihanna's subconscious, she believed that Jameswould still be able to prove himself in the rest of the game, after all, a game is 48 minutes long, and a minute or two of sluggish performance can be adjusted back.
However, as the game continued, the look of despair on Rihanna's face grew stronger.
Because she discovered that LeBron not only failed to prove himself but kept making various turnovers.
As for the guy Fox had taken a liking to, his performance was becoming increasingly wild.
While creating huge problems for James on the defensive end, he was also constantly putting on various spectacular dunks on the offensive end.
Of course, in addition to spectacular dunks, Chen Haoalso showcased his diverse offensive skills, with fadeaway jumpers and accurate three-pointers, all of which were quite outstanding.
After halftime, Chen Hao had already accumulated a huge triple-double of 30 points, 14 rebounds, 14 assists, 8 steals, and 8 blocks.
In contrast, James, how terrible was he?
8 Turnovers, 7 Missed Shots, 6 Blocks, 5 Points, 4 Fouls, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Dunked On!
Who was strong and who was weak was immediately apparent!
And at this moment, Rihanna's expression was completely numb!
Next to her, Fox, with shining eyes, excitedly said:
"Hey, is there a possibility that the Celtics' number 8 player is the real LeBron?"
In reality, both of them knew Chen Hao's name and how he rose to fame.
After all, in the last game, when he faced Kobe, Kobe's performance was also terrible.
Did this mean that Chen Hao was a true superstar killer?
Just as Rihanna was about to refute Fox, Fox said with a lovesick expression:
"I've decided, I'm going to Boston to watch his games!
This guy is just too strong!
I feel like he's like Captain USA Team from the Marvelheroes, unbeatable!"
Actually, Rihanna was also deeply impressed by Chen Hao; after half the game, she even felt that Chen Hao was the player she truly liked.
"Since you want me to go with you, then I'll go with you!
If it were anyone else, I really wouldn't go with them!"
Fox: "???"
Chen Hao, who contributed a big triple-double in the first half, had no idea at this moment that he had already been targeted by Rihanna and Fox!
Chapter 62: Megan Fox? This woman is really something! (Please keep reading)
The game between the Celtics and the Cavaliersattracted the attention of All-America Fans. What was expected to be a clash of titans turned out to be a one-sided slaughter.
Chen Hao became LeBron James's nemesis, limiting him to just 5 points in the first half. This result shocked everyone.
For the Cavaliers' home Fans, today's game was undoubtedly the worst performance they had ever seen from James.
After the first half, the Cavaliers were already trailing by as many as 30 points. Was there still any suspense in this game?
For the Celtics, they could already clock out and go home.
But for the Cavaliers' Fans, they still firmly believed that LeBron would awaken in the second half and lead his team to an astonishing comeback.
LeBron James was their spiritual totem; they believed that any miracle could happen with James, as long as they didn't give up!
Thus, the Cavaliers' home Fans, after the first half ended, still stayed for the second half, hoping for a miracle.
Upon seeing that the home Fans were still there and hadn't left, even Chen Hao couldn't help but exclaim:
"Putting everything else aside, the Cavaliers' home Fansare quite loyal.
At least they didn't leave at halftime!"
Jefferson, who was nearby, joked with a smile:
"Is there a possibility that they just don't want to waste their ticket money?"
At Jefferson's joke, the other players all burst into laughter.
But Pierce didn't laugh, because Chen Hao's performance today once again overturned his worldview. Chen Haohad once again become the focus of All-America.
Even at this moment, Pierce couldn't believe that Chen Hao could really easily dominate James, even defending him to the point of questioning his life!
"What did this guy eat to grow up like this?"
Pierce felt incredibly depressed. He had originally wanted to showcase his strength in this game.
Now, it was fine; he didn't need to showcase anything because there was no longer any need.
And looking at the situation, it was estimated that their starting players would play for at most five more minutes in the second half before they could clock out.
For Pierce, this was indeed an unacceptable fact.
Last year, their record was at the bottom of the league, and almost every game was extremely difficult.
But this season, why had everything completely changed?
The team just added one rookie player?
Although he was the third overall pick, could just one player reverse the team's record?
This was truly outrageous!
As Pierce thought about this, he even felt that Chen Haomight have been possessed by the God of Basketball.
Otherwise, it would be really hard to explain!
Of course, Chen Hao was unaware of all the thoughts in Pierce's mind.
His current thought was actually to clock out early, because this game had lost its challenge.
Chen Hao also wanted to experience exciting games, games with close scores.
But it seemed that they hadn't yet encountered a team that could make them struggle.
It seemed they could only continue to dominate weaker teams.
However, seeing the desperate eyes of the Cavaliers' home Fans seemed quite interesting.
Watching their god being destroyed before their very eyes, that feeling should be quite despairing.
The second half began, and the Cavaliers' starters continued to play.
The Cavaliers' Head Coach, Mike Brown, even specifically instructed Varejao to pay close attention to Chen Haoduring the game.
It was well known that Varejao was an excellent actor.
If he didn't play basketball and went to Hollywood to be an actor, he should also have a very good future.
After all, if he didn't fall ten or eight times in every game, it would be considered a dereliction of his duty.
Moreover, he had a lot of small tricks, and many players he defended found him incredibly annoying.
And Mike Brown's instruction to him to watch Chen Haoclosely implicitly meant to set up various traps for Chen Hao.
For example, drawing an offensive foul from Chen Hao, or making small moves against Chen Hao to mess with his mentality.
These were Varejao's main tasks for the Cavaliers.
So, at this moment, his expression was also quite serious.
If he could get Chen Hao off the court, then for the Cavaliers, this game would still have a chance.
After all, everyone could see that the Celtics relied on Chen Hao.
Both Chen Hao's defense and offense were the best on the Celtics.
His importance had already far surpassed Pierce's!
So, getting rid of Chen Hao was equivalent to solving a big problem for the Cavaliers.
And Varejao was already fully prepared; he was going to teach Chen Hao a good lesson!
As the second half began, the Boston Celtics attacked first!
After Chen Hao dribbled past half-court, he formed a pick-and-roll with his teammate Jefferson.
The latter quickly cut to the basket, and Chen Hao's pass was incredibly accurate, landing right in his hands.
Just as Jefferson was about to complete the layup, Varejao had already blocked him.
Jefferson hadn't even touched him, and Varejao had already fallen heavily to the ground!
The referee's whistle blew!
Varejao made an immediate contribution!
This made the home Fans quite excited, and he himself clapped madly at Jefferson with an emotional expression.
Clearly, in Varejao's view, his flop would definitely be the turning point of this game!
Chen Hao watched all this happen silently, his expression full of amusement.
It was the Cavaliers' turn to attack!
James, using Varejao's and Ilgauskas's screens, quickly drove to the basket and went strong against Jefferson's defense.
Meanwhile, Chen Hao was firmly blocked behind by Varejao!
Of course, his block was not a clean one; he was holding Chen Hao tightly with both hands.
Varejao's entanglement made it impossible for Chen Haoto provide help defense.
Ultimately, James successfully scored an And-1 over Jefferson!
This time, the home Fans erupted again!
They were right; James had awakened in the second half!
If they continued to play with this rhythm and style, the Cavaliers definitely had a great chance to turn the score around!
And Chen Hao, who was being held by Varejao, looked at Varejao with an amused expression and said:
"Hey, do you usually play like this?"
Varejao's expression was quite arrogant at Chen Hao's question:
"Hey, there's a lot you still need to learn on the basketball court!
Today, I'll tell you that playing basketball requires brains!
Just having skill is useless!
What good is it if you jump high?
In front of me, you'll only get an offensive foul!"
Varejao's words made Chen Hao completely lose his composure!
He had seen confident people, but never someone this confident!
Did this guy really think he could draw an offensive foul every time?
Chen Hao knew it was time to let Varejao know his true strength!
Next possession!
Chen Hao signaled his teammates to clear out at the top of the arc!
But the Cavaliers' players double-teamed Chen Hao at this moment!
However, after a series of crossovers and fakes, Chen Haoeasily shook off their entanglement and quickly drove into the paint!
As Chen Hao entered the paint, he saw Varejao standing upright in front of him!
Judging by his stance, he could fall at any moment!
Chen Hao smiled slightly, stopped abruptly, and jumped in front of Varejao!
The next moment!
He appeared above Varejao's head!