Chapter 151: Chen Hao Reveals His tungsten-titanium alloy microphone! Fan Ye Cries: I'm Going to Break!
For the Boston Celtics, Chen Hao's ten-game suspension had a significant impact, as they found it difficult to adapt to playing without him.
However, with the addition of A'lian, the team's roster strength greatly improved, so the Boston Celtics' strength didn't instantly plummet too much.
Nevertheless, in the first few games, without Chen Hao, they still struggled immensely, with a win rate of fifty-fifty.
In response, many media outlets teased the BostonCeltics:
"Without Chen Hao, the Green Army can't even be considered a strong team!"
"So, to take down the Green Army, you only need to take down Chen Hao!"
"Therefore, the Green Army's weakness is Chen Hao!"
"The Green Army's weakness is too obvious; if they make it to the playoffs, they'll easily be targeted!"
"Thus, it will be difficult for the Green Army to go far in the playoffs!"
While the Boston Celtics faced difficulties, Chen Hao was living quite leisurely.
On this particular day, the Boston Celtics had no game, so Chen Hao didn't need to watch from the sidelines; he was hosting Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye.
The primary purpose of this meeting was to discuss the GG script and to familiarize themselves with each other's characteristics.
Overall, it wasn't a very important matter, but for Fan Yeand Liu Tianxian, it was exceptionally significant.
When they arrived in Boston, both domestic and international media began tracking and reporting on them.
After all, Chen Hao's fame, both at home and abroad, was immense; even with his suspension, he still garnered enormous attention.
Especially since the women meeting Chen Hao this time were famous actresses from the Dragon Kingdom, whether they would be romantically linked with Chen Hao was also a matter of interest.
When Chen Hao saw Fan Ye, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
At this time, Fan Ye was still relatively young, being only 23 years old.
But compared to Liu Tianxian, she was more daring.
As soon as she saw Chen Hao, she immediately rushed towards him, hugging him tightly, and excitedly shrieked:
"Oh my god! I'm so excited! I love watching you play, and your body is incredibly strong!
I can't even wrap my arms around you!"
Liu Tianxian, on the other hand, was not as unrestrained as Fan Ye, but inwardly, she felt a sense of disgust towards Fan Ye's behavior:
"This hussy, being so bold in public.
It's truly sickening!"
However, a faint smile remained on her face, as if she completely understood Fan Ye's actions.
At this moment, the media reporters following behind them frantically captured this scene.
Fan Ye is 1.68 meters tall, which is considered a tall figure in the Dragon Kingdom.
But standing in front of Chen Hao, she appeared quite petite, just like a primary school student.
Chen Hao smiled, patted her head, and said:
"No need to be so excited. If possible,
I can even play some basketball with you all.
To let you experience NBA-level confrontation!"
Chen Hao's words greatly surprised Fan Ye:
"Really?
That would be amazing!
I really want to feel your strength!
You know what?
When I watch your games, and those players get knocked flying by you, I always feel it's unreal.
I even feel like they're acting.
Because I've really rarely seen such exaggerated scenes!"
Liu Tianxian, who was standing nearby, also chimed in:
"Indeed, I always feel that those players' acting is too clumsy.
So, if we could experience your confrontation firsthand, I think we would know your true strength!"
After hearing their words, Chen Hao smiled, shrugged, and said:
"Since you're both so curious, then this time we really need to arrange a good pickup game.
Now, let's go eat first!
You must be hungry too!"
So, Chen Hao took the two domestic actresses and got into his car.
Chen Hao was driving a powerful Land Rover Range Rover today, so the back seat was very spacious for two people.
When the reporters saw Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye get into the car, they all followed suit.
Chen Hao took them to a well-known local restaurant, and after a hearty meal, they also drank quite a bit of red wine.
By the time they returned to Chen Hao's home, it was already eleven o'clock at night.
Originally, they were going to stay in a hotel, but Chen Hao directly invited them to stay at his home.
Because Chen Hao's house had plenty of empty rooms, and each room had its own bathroom and was very spacious.
Most importantly, Chen Hao said that after they woke up tomorrow, they could play basketball together on his private basketball court.
Both Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye were very much looking forward to this, so they gladly accepted Chen Hao's invitation.
In reality, they were already a bit tipsy at this point, having drunk quite a bit of red wine.
So, when they returned to Chen Hao's home, they both collapsed onto the living room sofa.
Their faces were flushed, and they looked as if they couldn't hold their liquor.
Chen Hao chuckled and teased them:
"Since you're both so drunk now, I'll let you rest first!"
Outside Chen Hao's house, many paparazzi were staking out, all wanting to know what kind of scandal would unfold between Chen Hao and these two Dragon Kingdom actresses.
However, they couldn't enter Chen Hao's house, so everything could only be based on speculation.
But they knew that Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye had been drinking, and in such a situation, it seemed Chen Haocould do whatever he pleased.
Therefore, these paparazzi were all very envious of Chen Hao:
"Damn it, I'm actually very envious of this guy!"
"Yes, even though he's suspended, his luck with women is still pretty good!"
"Dragon Kingdom women look very supple!"
"Of course, they are famous actresses from the Dragon Kingdom, loved by many!"
"Chen Hao's body is so strong, can they handle him?"
"They have to, even if they can't, because Chen Hao's popularity is huge!"
While the paparazzi outside were discussing, Chen Haohad already carried both Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye to their respective rooms.
Both women weighed just over a hundred pounds, so it was very easy for Chen Hao.
After placing them on their beds, Chen Hao returned to the master bedroom to take a shower.
Since both of them were so drunk, the basketball game would have to wait until tomorrow.
Chen Hao wasn't in a hurry; after all, it wouldn't be very interesting to have them watch him play when they weren't sober.
Chen Hao pursued mutual consent; he wouldn't take advantage of anyone.
However, to Chen Hao's surprise, while he wouldn't take advantage, someone else would!
Chen Hao, who was showering, didn't expect Fan Ye to have already woken up.
And she had secretly snuck into his bedroom and then into Chen Hao's bathroom.
When Chen Hao felt Fan Ye behind him, he turned around in surprise.
After seeing clearly that it was Fan Ye, Chen Haochuckled and teased:
"Weren't you drunk?"
"I originally intended to pretend to be drunk to give you an opportunity.
But I didn't expect you to be such a gentleman.
You didn't do anything inappropriate to me.
So, I was very disappointed.
Now, I can only be more proactive!"
Fan Ye's words made Chen Hao realize; so, this Fan Yewas quite manipulative.
However, on second thought, it was quite reasonable.
After all, as the famous Fan Ye in the entertainment industry, how could her alcohol tolerance be so poor?
So Chen Hao chuckled and teased:
"So, you want to play a basketball game with me right now?"
"I want to warm up first, stretch my muscles and bones.
Can you help me?"
"Of course, no problem!"
Chen Hao readily agreed, turned around, and walked towards the bedroom.
Chen Hao's turn allowed Fan Ye to finally get a clear look at his physique.
At that moment, Fan Ye's eyes widened instantly:
"Oh my god!
You!
This is too terrifying!
Is this your natural state?
How could an ordinary person withstand this?"
Regarding Fan Ye's shock, Chen Hao smiled, spread his hands, and said:
"It is indeed my natural state!
Don't make such a fuss!
Our focus isn't on stretching?
Why are you paying attention to this?"
After speaking, Chen Hao casually walked out of the bedroom.
Leading Fan Ye towards his private basketball court at home.
At this moment, Fan Ye was completely terrified, because she hadn't expected Chen Hao's natural endowments to be so formidable.
Because in her opinion, although Chen Hao was very tall, this didn't mean other parts of him would also be out of the ordinary.
But now it seemed that Chen Hao's unseen endowments were equally astonishing!
"This is going to break, isn't it?"
Fan Ye involuntarily whispered.
But her eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.
So, she jogged to catch up with Chen Hao.
After arriving at Chen Hao's private basketball court, Fan Ye asked with an expectant look:
"So, what should we practice first?"
"Let's stretch!
You've learned Yoga poses, haven't you?"
"Yes, I quite like Yoga poses.
My flexibility is also excellent!"
"Then use your Yoga poses to warm up.
I'll see how good your flexibility really is!"
So, under Chen Hao's gaze, Fan Ye began her Yoga warm-up routine.
Fan Ye's flexibility was excellent; she could even easily do a split, and this flexibility earned Chen Hao's high praise:
"Not bad, your flexibility is indeed very outstanding!
This will be a great help for you to learn basketball skills.
It can even prevent many injuries during games.
So, let's start with dribbling practice!"
Chen Hao tossed the basketball in his hand to Fan Ye, then gestured for her to start dribbling.
From Fan Ye's movements, it was basically clear that she was a complete beginner, and her dribbling was very uncoordinated.
In response, Chen Hao directly moved behind Fan Ye, took her hands, and taught her how to dribble hand-in-hand.
Feeling Chen Hao's breath behind her, Fan Ye's emotions became a bit unstable, and she involuntarily thought of Chen Hao's special talent!
"Hey, focus a little; not many people get my one-on-one teaching!"
Chen Hao reminded her.
Fan Ye's face instantly turned red, clearly indicating that her mind had wandered.
Under Chen Hao's hand-in-hand instruction, Fan Yefinally began to slowly grasp the technique of dribbling.
Chen Hao had high expectations for her, requiring her to practice constantly, even when she was very tired, not to give up easily.
So, for the next hour or so, Fan Ye was put through various training exercises by Chen Hao, leaving her feeling extremely exhausted.
Fan Ye was now drenched in sweat, and her legs had started to tremble!
Because every time she practiced dribbling, Chen Haorequired her to do it in a horse stance.
So, this was very painful for Fan Ye.
Eventually, Fan Ye couldn't withstand such high-intensity training and simply sat down on the ground.
Chen Hao chuckled and teased:
"This is just the beginning! Why are you already tired out?"
Fan Ye said weakly:
"Your training intensity is too great!
I really can't take it anymore!
But I still learned a lot!"
Chen Hao smiled and nodded, then began his own shooting practice.
Fan Ye silently watched Chen Hao's individual training; at this moment, she had already decided that she must experience Chen Hao's true strength!
After Chen Hao finished his individual training, he took Fan Ye to the poolside:
"After training, swimming can relax muscles; it's a great way to unwind!"
Fan Ye nodded expectantly and immediately jumped into the water!
Fan Ye's swimming style was quite good, and coupled with her slender figure, it was very pleasing to watch.
At this moment, Fan Ye wasn't actually wearing a swimsuit; she was wearing a basketball uniform.
So, in this situation, her jersey was completely soaked!
With her clothes wet, Fan Ye's figure was perfectly outlined; her legs were long and very fair!
Chen Hao also jumped into the pool and began his relaxation.
Fan Ye even actively challenged Chen Hao, saying he couldn't catch her in the pool.
Then, Chen Hao easily captured her.
And lifted Fan Ye out of the pool with one hand:
"Someone like you, I can take on ten!"
Chen Hao's arrogant remarks ignited Fan Ye's competitive spirit:
"What are you bragging about? I alone can easily defeat you!
My defensive ability is quite strong!"
"Dare to try?"
"I'll try it, I'll try it!"
Fan Ye said, unwilling to show weakness!
Indeed, reverse psychology still worked very well.
So, for the next two hours, Fan Ye engaged in her defensive confrontation.
At first, Fan Ye was full of confidence, as she believed her tight defensive ability was quite good.
But when Chen Hao revealed his tungsten-titanium alloy microphone, Fan Ye was completely defeated!
Chen Hao hadn't even used ten percent of his strength, and Fan Ye was already completely unable to resist!
"Your strength is truly too great!
I can't resist at all!
Ah, how can you be like this!
This is going to break, isn't it!"
"Don't worry, you have to believe in your defensive ability!
You women are natural defensive experts.
So, you must learn to challenge your limits!"
Chen Hao said to Fan Ye without changing his expression.
At this point, Fan Ye was completely at her wit's end; she had no choice but to use all her strength to resist Chen Hao's full impact!
After experiencing Chen Hao's full impact, Fan Ye finally realized the terrifying extent of Chen Hao's strength.
She also finally understood that the scenes of players being knocked flying by Chen Hao on the basketball court were indeed real!
"I feel like I'm already broken!
I truly have no strength left at all!
How about, we call Liu Tianxian!
I really can't defend against you alone!"
Fan Ye was even on the verge of tears at this moment; she deeply regretted her decision to challenge Chen Haoone-on-one!
Chapter 152: Fan Ye Rolls Her Eyes, Liu Tianxian Begs for Mercy!
Initially, Fan Ye wanted to keep Chen Hao all to herself.
After all, in her opinion, no matter how strong Chen Haowas on the basketball court, it didn't mean he was strong in other areas as well.
But now, she was completely conquered by Chen Hao's strength!
"We're just getting warmed up!"
Chen Hao teased with a smile.
"Ah? How do you have so much energy!"
Fan Ye was completely defeated by Chen Hao's reply.
"I really have no strength left at all!"
"How about I go wake up Liu Tianxian?"
"She's always wanted to learn basketball skills from you too!"
"With her joining, I can catch my breath."
Chen Hao naturally had no objection to Fan Ye's suggestion:
"What you're saying seems to make a lot of sense."
"I even need to ask for outside help!"
Chen Hao shook his head, a little disappointed.
Just as he was about to get up and go back to sleep, he unexpectedly found Liu Tianxian standing at her room door, silently watching everything.
"How long have you been standing here?"
Chen Hao asked, surprised.
"Half an hour already!"
Liu Tianxian's words were full of shock; she too was frightened by Chen Hao's stamina!
After hearing this, Chen Hao teased with a smile:
"How is it?"
"After watching my one-on-one with her, what are your thoughts?"
After hearing Liu Tianxian's words, Chen Hao burst into laughter:
"You're underestimating the current number one player in the NBA too much, aren't you?"
"My stamina is beyond your imagination!"
"Then come on, after all, you've come all this way."
"It's time for you to experience true strength!"
Chen Hao wore a fearless expression.
"Alright, then I won't hold back!"
"I was wrong, Chen Hao, I shouldn't have doubted you!"
"Don't be so forceful anymore, I'm practically splitting apart!"
"Don't you even look at how terrifying your own strength is?"
Seeing them completely collapse, Chen Hao shook his head regretfully:
"Your stamina really disappoints me!"
"Then let's just stop!"
"You two rest up first!"
"We'll fight again tomorrow!"
Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye felt as if they had been granted amnesty, collapsing on the spot and falling asleep instantly!
They were simply too tired!
Chen Hao's stamina was the most terrifying they had ever seen, and his tungsten-titanium alloy microphone made them dare not sing easily again!
Over the next few days, Chen Hao, Fan Ye, and Liu Tianxian held in-depth discussions regarding the GG matter.
They spoke freely, putting all their ideas on the table for discussion. The meeting was highly effective, and each person gained a great deal.
When Fan Ye and Liu Tianxian boarded their flight back home, the bruises on their knees attracted the attention of media reporters.
This could be said to be a common characteristic of the two of them, and another more noticeable characteristic was that their walking posture also seemed unnatural.
So, reporters interviewed them before they boarded the plane:
"Can you tell us how you got those bruises on your knees?"
"Actually, we accidentally fell while asking Chen Hao for basketball tips!"
"We were very curious about his basketball skills."
"So we all wanted to learn some basketball techniques from him!"
"As you all know, basketball easily involves some collisions."
"So, getting a little injured is normal!"
Fan Ye and Liu Tianxian answered the questions with very natural expressions.
In reality, they had been tormented by Chen Hao to this state.
However, for them, these past few days were painful yet happy.
Chen Hao opened the door to a new world for them; they only then realized that streetball could be played like this.
However, now they were returning to their country, and the next time they would meet would be during the offseason when they officially collaborated with Chen Hao.
Therefore, they were still very reluctant to part.
The reporters, while appearing to have an 'aha!' moment regarding their answers, actually didn't believe a single punctuation mark.
In their minds, they had already imagined various scenarios and the reasons for their injuries!
After Liu Tianxian and Fan Ye returned to their country, Chen Hao's life returned to peace.
Although he was still in the suspension phase, Chen Haowas not idle.
He even accepted an invitation from the WWE league to make a guest appearance as a wrestler.
Then, Chen Hao surprisingly became the most popular wrestler, and that match even jumped to become the highest-rated WWE match of the year!
During Chen Hao's suspension, the NBA's ratings plummeted, and many key games failed to meet expected viewership.
Even the Boston Celtics' Stadium, due to Chen Hao's suspension, only had half its usual attendance.
This was enough to prove how strong Chen Hao's appeal was!
President David Stern was actually the clearest about this reason; he knew Chen Hao was a guarantee for Stadiumattendance.
Although Chen Hao's playing style was controversial, it was undeniable that games with him were absolutely thrilling.
Even if a game entered garbage time early, it wouldn't affect the entertainment value of the match.
Because Chen Hao's performance was explosive, many Fans loved this kind of violent aesthetic.
Now that Chen Hao was suspended for ten games, his unique violent aesthetic was lost.
Fans naturally wouldn't buy into it, which was why viewership and attendance both dropped.
So, during Chen Hao's ten-game suspension, Fans were very bored.
Only Chen Hao was not bored at all; he even felt very free. When his ten-game suspension finally ended, reporters eagerly asked Chen Hao how he felt.
Chen Hao's answer, however, greatly surprised the reporters:
"Honestly, if I could, I'd like to continue resting!"
"Because I think days without playing games are just too comfortable!"
"Of course, since my suspension games are over, I will definitely perform well!"
Chen Hao, whom Fans had waited for for ten games, finally made his comeback!
And in this game, the Boston Celtics' opponent was the Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Magic.
Even before this game began, the Magic players had made strong statements, saying they would spoil Chen Hao's comeback debut.
Especially Howard, he was even more confident about this game:
"Although many Fans are looking forward to Chen Hao's comeback."
"But what I want to say is, even if he comes back,"
"His form won't immediately reach its peak!"
"This is our chance!"
"We will help him rediscover the feeling of defeat!"
"So, in this game, we will go all out!"
All the Magic players were full of confidence for this game, because this was the best opportunity to defeat the Boston Celtics!
Similarly, this was also the last time they would face the Boston Celtics this season.
Moreover, according to authoritative websites, the Magicwere very likely to meet the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Therefore, this encounter between the Magic and the Boston Celtics was considered an early preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals.
So, this game attracted the attention of many Fans, with the vast majority of them coming for Chen Hao.
And for this game, even two core members of the Kardashian Family were present!
They were Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, and of course, their cousin Jenner.
Although Jenner was only 13 years old now, because European and American women develop very early, she already looked like a full-fledged young woman.
Her long legs combined with her striking looks also attracted a lot of attention.
These three sat in the front row of the stands, instantly drawing all eyes.
This game was held at the Boston Celtics' home court, so the home Fans whistled at them.
Regarding this, the live commentator even said in a teasing tone:
"Hey, seeing them appear in the stands,"
"I feel that many players from both teams won't be focusing on the game anymore!"
"Because they might already be daydreaming!"
"But what I want to say is, women only make people weak."
"So, they had best choose to ignore them!"
But most of the players didn't listen to the commentator's words.
Especially Howard, at this moment, while warming up, he had already fixed his gaze on the Kardashian Familywomen.
He even actively walked up to Kim Kardashian and smiled as he chatted her up:
"Hey, Kim, I bet you came here to see me!"
Howard's smile was very bright, and he thought his smile could charm countless young girls.
In reality, Kim Kardashian was not there for him today.
If it were in the past, she would have thought Howardwas worth her investment.
But now, Chen Hao was clearly more commercial than Howard, and his value was higher!
If she could form a scandal or a substantial relationship with Chen Hao, it would definitely be a huge gain for Kardashian!
This was why she was here today!
So, to Howard's surprise, Kim Kardashian decisively shook her head and said:
"No, I'm not here for you!"
"Clearly, the jersey I'm wearing has already told you the answer!"
"I'm a Fan of Chen Hao, I like to watch Chen Hao play!"
Howard: "???"
Howard didn't expect that he was the clown all along.
He originally thought Kardashian was there for him, but she was there for Chen Hao.
Judging by her expression, she seemed to be very interested in Chen Hao.
This made Howard feel even more depressed.
"Then you might be disappointed, we'll make them the losers in this game!"
Howard finally said, still sounding defiant.
Kardashian, however, teased with a smile:
"Is that so?"
"I don't think so."
"His strength is already the strongest in the NBA!"
"You can't be his opponent!"
"This guy never disappoints his Fans!"
"I think you'd better prepare yourself mentally!"
Kardashian was still very confident in Chen Hao; it wasn't her first day following him.
Chen Hao's many explosive performances in so many games were enough to prove his powerful strength.
After hearing Kardashian's words, Howard was completely enraged:
"Very well, I will definitely send you home disappointed!"
He had even transferred this anger onto Chen Hao.
If it weren't for Chen Hao, he wouldn't have lost face so badly.
"This damn guy, he actually attracted all the attention!"
"This time, I'm definitely going to spoil your comeback night!"
Howard gnashed his teeth in hatred.
As the referee's whistle blew, the game officially began!
During Chen Hao's ten-game suspension, the Boston Celtics lost 7 games and only won three.
So, the Boston Celtics' record had even dropped to third place in the Eastern Conference.
Therefore, Boston Celtics Fans eagerly awaited Chen Hao's return.
Now that Chen Hao was back, victory would naturally belong to them!
After ten games, Chen Hao, returning to the court, also seemed very excited.
Although days off work were great, being away from the court for too long would truly make him miss it.
After all, if he played with small balls every day, he would get bored; occasionally playing with big balls was still more interesting.
At the start of the game, Howard displayed immense aggressiveness.
After receiving the ball in the paint, he directly pushed A'lian aside and delivered a powerful two-handed dunk!
After the dunk, Howard even excitedly shouted at the Fans in the Stadium:
"Hey, did you see that?"
"I'm your daddy!"
A'lian's expression was very ugly, because he felt that Howard's offense had a foul suspicion, but the referee did not call it.
So, A'lian complained to the referee, but the referee completely ignored his complaints.
This made A'lian's face even uglier, but Chen Hao patted him on the shoulder at this moment and said:
"It's okay, he won't be jumping around for too long!"
"My great saber is already restless with loneliness!"
After hearing this, A'lian's expression instantly became excited:
"That's great!"
"I'm really looking forward to your performance!"
"Without you, we haven't had an easy time!"
Although Head Coach Rivers gave A'lian enough playing time in the past ten games, due to the absence of Chen Hao, even if A'lian performed very well, he couldn't help the team win.
Now that Chen Hao was finally back, there was finally a chance to win the game; the feeling of winning had not been experienced for a long time!
Chen Hao dribbled the ball past half-court!
Holding the ball at the top of the arc, Chen Hao signaled A'lian to come up for a screen!
A'lian quickly came forward, and Chen Hao used his screen to quickly dribble and charge towards the paint!
Lewis and Howard simultaneously double-teamed Chen Hao, not allowing him any space to attack!
Little did they know, the moment their double-team formed, Chen Hao had already gathered strength and jumped!
Chen Hao's attack this time was aimed directly at Howard!
Since Howard wanted to steal the show, he would let him know the cost of doing so!
Therefore, Chen Hao's attack this time was to use Howard as a backdrop to announce his strong return!
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Hao leaped high against Howard!
And Howard's reaction was not slow; he also jumped quickly!
But Chen Hao's jumping height far exceeded Howard's. After jumping, Howard realized that he had underestimated Chen Hao's strength!
"Damn it, how does he seem to be in even better form?"
Chapter 153: The Ultimate Challenge Before the Playoffs! Challenging the three Kardashian Family sisters!
It was too late for Dwight Howard to regret!
Chen Hao had already appeared above him, and, facing his defense, he slammed the ball into the hoop!
During this process, Chen Hao inevitably collided with Howard!
So, a familiar scene appeared!
Howard was sent flying backward like a cannonball!
Finally, he crashed heavily into the basketball stand, slowly sliding to the ground, his expression full of pain.
As for Chen Hao, he had already landed easily from the hoop.
The home Fans erupted in a huge cheer, and the live announcer shouted loudly:
"Chen Hao announced his return with a powerful dunk over Howard!
He used this dunk to tell the entire league that he was back!"
The camera then switched to Kim Kardashian, her expression equally excited and thrilled.
Chen Hao indeed did not disappoint her, which was why she was watching Chen Hao's game live.
Jenner, who was beside her, shouted loudly:
"Oh my god!
He's too strong, isn't he?
That's Dwight Howard, how can he just dunk over him like that!"
After hearing her cousin's exclamation, Khloe Kardashiansmiled and teased:
"Of course, you can always trust your cousin's judgment.
I just wonder what his strength is like off the court!"
Kim Kardashian, upon hearing this, smiled and quipped:
"Hey, Khloe, don't say such things in front of children.
After all, Kendall isn't an adult yet!
We'll corrupt her!"
"Hahaha!
That's true, she's still young, we can't say such suggestive things!"
"I'm not young anymore!
I'm already 13, almost 14!"
Jenner said confidently, even actively puffing out her chest.
It was precisely because of this action that Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian laughed even more unrestrainedly.
After all, compared to the flat expanse of Jenner's chest, their own chests held infinite scenery.
Looking at it this way, Jenner really was a child, a very small one!
Jenner saw her two cousins laughing so unrestrainedly, and she knew exactly what they were laughing about.
She said fiercely:
"Hmph, not everyone likes big ones!
I haven't fully grown up yet!"
But Khloe Kardashian's next sentence completely sealed Jenner's fate:
"But when I was fourteen, I was already pretty much the same size as I am now!
I think you'll probably only grow taller in the future, and other parts won't grow anymore!"
Jenner: "..."
Kim Kardashian, seeing Jenner's inwardly wounded expression, laughed loudly again.
Clearly, at this moment, she didn't take her little cousin seriously at all, as she had no competitiveness.
Therefore, her only competitor was Khloe Kardashian.
Although neither of them spoke their inner thoughts, they had already begun to secretly compete!
"This guy, although he has a lot of rumors, his strength is really very strong!"
Khloe Kardashian said with emotion.
"Indeed, and coupled with his very good image, he is also a darling of GG merchants.
He holds numerous endorsement contracts.
And the endorsement fees given to him by each brand are substantial.
This guy is currently the hottest new star in American sports!
His endorsement income has even surpassed many established sports stars!"
Kim Kardashian had obviously investigated Chen Hao and was very familiar with all aspects of him.
"So, if we can cooperate with him, it will be of great benefit to us!"
Kim Kardashian spoke her true inner thoughts.
Khloe Kardashian just nodded silently, not saying too much.
Because she knew very well in her heart that Kim Kardashian was definitely not just trying to make herself famous.
Her ultimate goal was to seduce Chen Hao and completely manipulate him!
At this moment, Chen Hao didn't know the true thoughts of these Kardashian Family women sitting courtside; today, all he wanted to do was unleash his strength!
Since he had already made his comeback, he naturally had to give his Fans an explanation!
After all, they had been waiting for a long time!
After dunking over Howard, Chen Hao shook his head in disappointment and said to him:
"I originally thought you would have made some progress!
But now it seems, not only have you not progressed, you've regressed!
You really disappoint me!"
After teasing Howard, Chen Hao turned and walked to the frontcourt.
However, his taunt completely enraged Howard.
Because he felt greatly humiliated, and he had to reclaim his dignity!
So, during this Magic possession, Howard actively demanded the ball in the low post.
Behind him, the defender was A'lian, who was also very serious at this moment.
He guessed that Howard was going to try to score aggressively against him, so he had to take his offense seriously!
And Chen Hao silently watched Howard's isolation play from the free-throw line.
All the Magic players had already spread out!
After two consecutive back-to-the-basket dribbles, Howard had already squeezed into the paint!
A'lian's strength was still much weaker compared to Howard's.
And after squeezing into the paint, Howard directly gathered the ball, swung his elbow, and turned, all in one fluid motion, delivering a fierce one-handed power dunk over A'lian!
Howard's turn and elbow swing forced A'lian to lean back and dodge!
This gave Howard enough time to attack!
So, if there were no surprises this time, he would once again fiercely dunk over A'lian!
Although he couldn't dunk over Chen Hao, dunking over his compatriot Chen Hao was also a good choice!
However, just as Howard raised the basketball, ready to slam it into the hoop, Chen Hao, from the free-throw line, had already quickly rushed into the paint!
In a flash of lightning, Chen Hao had appeared in front of Howard, his right hand firmly pressing down on the basketball!
Howard had put all his strength into the basketball, originally thinking he would easily dunk the ball into the hoop!
But now he was horrified to find that he had dunked the basketball into Chen Hao's hand!
So, the final result was that Howard's dunk was fiercely rejected by Chen Hao with an extremely humiliating defensive play!
In the end, the basketball was even directly confiscated by Chen Hao with one hand!
For an interior player, this was undoubtedly the most humiliating way to be defended!
The Boston Celtics players, seeing this scene, cheered excitedly!
And after Chen Hao confiscated the ball, he immediately dribbled and sprinted towards the frontcourt!
It was clearly impossible for the Magic players to catch up to Chen Hao, who was advancing at full speed.
So, they could only watch helplessly as Chen Hao quickly completed a one-man fast break dunk!
This time, Chen Hao used the most simple and brutal tomahawk dunk!
Chen Hao in the air fully extended his abdomen, swinging the basketball into a full moon in mid-air!
Finally, after an eerie moment of suspension in the air, he slammed the basketball heavily into the hoop!
The immense force directly caused the hoop to shake uncontrollably.
The Fans in the arena were completely engulfed in madness!
They hadn't seen such an explosive dunk in too long!
"They're back!
It's all back!
This is the feeling we want!
Too strong!
He's really too strong!"
The Boston Celtics players on the sidelines shouted excitedly.
And Head Coach Rivers shouted with excitement:
"Yes, just like that!
Show them your true strength!"
Howard, once again humiliated by Chen Hao, now had a very stiff expression.
He stared blankly at Chen Hao, who had already completed the dunk in the frontcourt, his face full of disbelief.
No, he was clearly at the free-throw line!
Why did he suddenly appear in front of him and viciously confiscate his dunk?
Does this guy really have instant transmission?
Just as Howard was finding it hard to comprehend, A'liancalmly mocked:
"Hey, seriously, don't be surprised, this is just his usual move!
I can say with certainty, you've been targeted by him, and you're going to be in big trouble!
You'd best ask to be subbed out and rest.
Otherwise, this game will become a nightmare for your career!"
After hearing A'lian's words, Howard glared at him angrily and said:
"Do you think I'm scared?
I'm not easily intimidated!
What kind of challenges haven't I faced? Do you think I'd be afraid of this rookie?"
Hearing Howard's arrogance, A'lian felt relieved:
"Very good, at least you dare to face his defense head-on!
Then I can only wish you good luck!"
A'lian said with a teasing smile.
Howard, eager to prove himself, once again drove to the basket with the ball on the next possession!
This time, he was determined to score, so he specifically paid attention to whether Chen Hao would come over to help defend.
When he appeared under the basket and made a pump fake, he found Chen Hao unmoved.
Howard made another fake, Chen Hao remained unmoved, seemingly not caring about his shot at all.
After repeated probing, Howard had completely relaxed!
So, for the last time, he jumped straight up from a standstill!
He brought the ball behind his head in mid-air, looking like he was about to complete a spectacular dunk that would shock the whole arena!
At this moment, Chen Hao jumped!
Chen Hao reacted later but arrived earlier!
The moment Howard brought the ball behind his head, Chen Hao's large hand had already appeared behind him!
Then, Chen Hao directly intercepted the ball from behind Howard's head!
Chen Hao's mid-air interception stunned the entire arena!
"Oh my god!
This isn't a block!
This is a damn mid-air robbery!
This should be called an air-rob!"
The live commentator shouted loudly!
After swatting the ball away from behind Howard's head, the ball was recovered by a teammate!
After landing, Chen Hao accelerated to the maximum!
Like a flash of lightning, he directly overtook everyone and appeared at the very front!
And his teammate, West, after getting the ball, immediately threw it forward!
The basketball flew quickly to the frontcourt!
Chen Hao took off near the restricted area!
With his head above the rim, he steadily caught the basketball!
Finally, he slammed the ball heavily into the hoop!
This full-court alley-oop by the Boston Celtics directly pushed the atmosphere of the arena to its climax!
The three Kardashian Family sisters were completely conquered by Chen Hao's dunk!
They immediately stood up from their seats, wildly twisting their bodies, cheering and shouting for Chen Hao!
Chen Hao's comeback was aimed at dominating the rim, so he wouldn't be gentle with the hoop at all.
From the start of the game until now, Chen Hao had already contributed three spectacular dunks.
The Fans watching the game shouted excitedly:
"This isn't a regular season game!
This is clearly a dunk contest!
This is truly amazing!"
Howard, continuously humiliated by Chen Hao in various ways, no longer dared to be arrogant.
The tough talk he had given to the Kardashian sisters at the start of the game now seemed like a joke.
And in the subsequent game, Howard continued to be a backdrop for various highlights.
Chen Hao's spectacular performance was still ongoing!
After the first half ended, the game had completely entered garbage time.
Because Chen Hao alone exploded for 40 points in one half!
Of those, 30 points came from dunks, and several others resulted in defensive fouls by opponents, earning extra free throw opportunities!
So, the entire first half was a one-man dunk show by Chen Hao!
In this game, there was only one protagonist, and that was Chen Hao!
He told the entire league that he had made a strong comeback!
Ultimately, this game ended with the Boston Celticsdefeating the Magic by 40 points!
Chen Hao clocked out after three quarters, exploding for 62 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists!
Of that, more than 40 points came from dunks alone!
After the game, the camera focused on the two hoops, both of which were found to be tilted to varying degrees.
These were all Chen Hao's masterpieces!
When Chen Hao finished his post-game interview, he was blocked by the Kardashian sisters.
They wanted to form a cooperative relationship with Chen Hao and expressed their vision for cooperation to him.
Chen Hao actually understood their intentions very well; they merely wanted to piggyback on his popularity!
To put it more bluntly, they wanted to freeload off Chen Hao's reputation.
For such people who like to freeload, Chen Hao's principle was to freeload off them first.
So, Chen Hao smiled and replied:
"Of course, that's no problem!
But before cooperation, it's necessary for us to have a good exchange to see if both parties are worthy of cooperation."
Chen Hao's answer greatly excited the Kardashiansisters; they, of course, said there was no problem at all.
Moreover, they enthusiastically invited Chen Hao to the hotel they had booked to discuss the possibility of cooperation.
This was the result Chen Hao wanted; if they wanted to freeload off him, he would freeload off them first!
"Let me see what the best defensive player, who makes the entire league tremble in fear, is truly capable of!"
Chen Hao was actually full of anticipation in his heart; no one understood freeloading better than Chen Hao!
When Chen Hao brought the three Kardashian sisters to the hotel where they were staying, the paparazzi had already captured their whereabouts!
Immediately, rumors about Chen Hao spread throughout the entire United States.
Chen Hao's explosive performance upon his comeback had already been shocking enough.
Now, he was also meeting with several socialites from the Kardashian Family at a hotel, which made everyone even more curious about their actions!
However, many Fans had already completely adapted to Chen Hao's off-court life, and they even joked:
"Don't envy mandarin ducks or immortals, envy Chen Haoevery day!
He dominates on the NBA court, and he dominates on the socialite court too!
His life is our dream!
If I had half of Chen Hao's success, I'd be even more extravagant than him!"
Chapter 154: Kardashian Sisters Launch New Brand! Chen Hao Successfully Invests in the Kardashian Sisters!
For Chen Hao, he currently doesn't care about these off-court gossip news, because they won't cause him any trouble.
At this moment, Chen Hao was also very curious about what the three Kardashian sisters really wanted to do.
Could it be that they are really going to be very bold?
Want to conquer him with their excellent defensive abilities?
Then they will definitely be disappointed, because Chen Hao has never encountered a true defensive expert.
And these three, in the future, were jokingly called the NBA's best defensive players by Fans, which shows that their defensive abilities are still worth looking forward to.
The hotel where the three Kardashian sisters stayed could be considered the best local hotel in Boston.
And they also booked a penthouse suite, and the room was very luxurious.
Chen Hao was actually not unfamiliar with this room at all.
Basically, every time he played at home, various models or female celebrities would invite Chen Hao to come here to enjoy the night view of Boston.
Chen Hao naturally would not refuse their invitations.
So, coming here, Chen Hao felt like he was returning to his own home.
Even the front desk staff in the lobby had already regarded Chen Hao as a regular customer here and were very familiar with him.
"Hey, Chen, you're here again today!"
The beautiful girl at the front desk joked with a smile.
"Yes, you know, I have good connections.
They enthusiastically invited me, and I had to come!
If you enthusiastically invited me, I would also be very happy to come!"
Chen Hao's words made the girl at the hotel front desk laugh out loud:
"But I don't have the ability to book a presidential suite!
Perhaps you can book one yourself, and then you can invite me!
I will definitely accept your invitation!"
The girl's meaning was already very obvious, but Chen Hao decisively shook his head and said:
"No, I don't like to use this method to invite you.
Because it would make me seem very cliché.
I'd rather you reach this level through your own efforts.
Then use your own strength to invite me.
That would be a great honor for me!"
The girl at the hotel front desk also felt very helpless about Chen Hao's remarks.
It was also the first time she heard someone describe the term 'freeloader' in such a grand way.
Because from the first time she saw Chen Hao at this hotel, she noticed that Chen Hao was always the invited person.
And the people who invited him were almost all famous figures in the entertainment industry.
These included taylor, Guǎ Jiě, Hathaway, as well as various supermodels, and now the three Kardashiansisters.
Moreover, this presidential suite was always booked by them, and Chen Hao never had to pay a single cent.
Therefore, the girl at the hotel front desk was very shocked by Chen Hao's ability to freeload.
As a result, she also developed a great curiosity about Chen Hao.
She really wanted to know what kind of charm Chen Haopossessed that could attract the favor of so many big names in the entertainment industry.
Although Chen Hao was very handsome and was already considered the strongest player in the NBA.
But this shouldn't make him so popular!
So, she could only think about the problem from the perspective of Chen Hao's special talents.
"Could it be that he really has an extraordinary quality that makes them unable to extricate themselves?
If I really had the ability to book a presidential suite.
I must invite him to come.
I want to see what kind of magic you possess!"
At this moment, the hotel front desk girl had already made a wish in her heart.
Chen Hao was naturally unaware of this.
Even if he really knew her true thoughts, Chen Hao would probably calmly say to her:
"You actually guessed right!
I really do possess a magic that makes people unable to extricate themselves!"
At this moment, Chen Hao had already followed the three Kardashian sisters to the presidential suite, and he looked at them curiously and said:
"So, now you can ask the questions you want to ask!
I will tell you everything I know."
After speaking, Chen Hao casually sat on the sofa in the living room.
Seeing Chen Hao's familiar demeanor, Kim Kardashianand Khloe Kardashian exchanged glances, and then Kim Kardashian said to Chen Hao with anticipation:
"Actually, we hope to cooperate with you to create a fashion brand!"
Kim Kardashian's words made Chen Hao look surprised:
"What?
You want to cooperate with me to create a fashion brand?
Why do you have such an idea?"
"Because in our opinion, you have great appeal!
Moreover, you have a huge Fan base.
Your fashion sense is quite good.
These are all your inherent advantages!
We, on the other hand, have very good vision and design ideas.
Therefore, we believe that once we cooperate with you to create a fashion brand, it will be a win-win situation!
What do you think?"
Looking at Kim Kardashian's confident expression, Chen Hao couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
"This woman really does have some unique vision.
Her idea is actually quite feasible.
However, I think I still need to thoroughly investigate her."
Thinking of this, Chen Hao asked calmly:
"So, how exactly should we cooperate?"
Hearing Chen Hao's question, the Kardashian sisters' expressions became very excited:
"Are you really interested?"
"Of course, I'm interested in anything that makes money!"
Chen Hao looked at Kim Kardashian with anticipation and said.
"Okay, then we'll tell you the detailed plan!"
Apparently, Kim Kardashian was indeed well-prepared.
She placed all the plans she had prepared in front of Chen Hao, even including the feasibility report.
It has to be said that this cooperation plan was indeed quite professional.
The only thing that made Chen Hao a little unhappy was that the method of cooperation between the two parties this time was that he was responsible for all the funding, and the Kardashian sisters were only responsible for product design and marketing.
That was fine, but they actually dared to ask for fifty percent of the shares!
Seeing this, Chen Hao was so angry he laughed:
"Your plan is actually very well thought out and executed!
The only thing that makes me curious is, isn't your shareholding ratio a bit high?"
After hearing Chen Hao's questioning, Kim Kardashiansaid seriously:
"This is not high!
Because what we contribute is creativity and knowledge, which are priceless!
And you only need to invest the corresponding funds to own fifty percent of the shares.
So, you are the one who took a big advantage!"
Kim Kardashian's words made Chen Hao completely unable to hold back:
"So, in your opinion, I still took a huge advantage?"
Kim Kardashian nodded seriously.
After seeing her reaction, Chen Hao smiled and joked:
"Hey, in your opinion, am I an image of a fool with a lot of money?
But I might have to disappoint you!
Your plan is very good, but I don't agree with the method of investment.
I have a different opinion!"
Hearing Chen Hao raise an objection, Kim Kardashianseemed to have been prepared:
"Then what's your opinion?"
"My demands are not high. We will split the investment fifty-fifty, but I want to hold seventy percent of the shares, and you will hold thirty percent!
Because the core of this brand is me, and all the creative ideas revolve around me.
Therefore, I must hold the majority of the shares.
If you accept, then we can continue.
If you don't accept, I won't force it!"
After speaking, Chen Hao stared at the three Kardashiansisters with interest.
Chen Hao's words made the faces of the three of them change drastically. They had expected Chen Hao to refute their proposal.
But they didn't expect Chen Hao's rebuttal to be so fierce, which was much more disadvantageous than they had imagined!
Chen Hao wanted to freeload their intellectual property!
"No, this is absolutely not possible!
Our shareholding ratio is too low!
We are losing too much!"
Khloe Kardashian refused seriously.
"Very well, then I'll take my leave!"
After saying that, Chen Hao didn't hesitate at all, directly stood up and was about to leave!
Chen Hao's decisiveness completely flustered the three Kardashian sisters.
Kim Kardashian even hurriedly stood up to try and keep him:
"Hey, we can talk slowly, don't be in such a hurry to leave!"
After speaking, she motioned for Jenner to pour Chen Haoa drink.
This was a tactic they had thought of in advance.
Once Chen Hao felt that the cooperation method was unsuitable, they would begin to attack Chen Hao with sugar-coated bullets.
First, drinks would be served, pouring Chen Hao a few glasses, and then using a honey trap, they believed Chen Hao would be conquered.
They were very confident in this move.
Because as long as he was a man, he would definitely not be able to withstand their attack.
When Chen Hao saw Jenner, who was only thirteen years old, hand him a glass of whiskey, the smile on his face grew even wider:
"Very good, for the sake of this drink, I'll give you another chance to organize your words!"
After saying that, Chen Hao took the glass from Jennerand drank it all in one gulp.
"You really can hold your liquor well!"
Jenner complimented him while continuing to pour Chen Hao a drink.
But this time, Chen Hao took the initiative to walk to the liquor cabinet and picked up another bottle of whiskey.
He opened it, then poured two large glasses, and handed them to Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashianrespectively.
"I can't be the only one drinking, good wine should be shared!"
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian's expressions changed slightly; they didn't expect Chen Hao to invite them to drink together.
At this moment, it would be inappropriate for them to refuse.
So, they could only bite the bullet and drink a full glass of whiskey.
At this time, Chen Hao continued to fill their glasses, and kept praising them for being not only beautiful but also very intelligent.
Now, Chen Hao directly turned the tables.
The three Kardashian sisters were actually following Chen Hao's rhythm.
As one glass of whiskey after another went down, Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian's faces became redder and redder.
Apparently, they were already a little drunk.
Chen Hao, on the other hand, although he had been drinking continuously, his expression remained unchanged, as if he were drinking plain water.
Jenner, who was beside him, saw Chen Hao's appearance, and her face became increasingly shocked.
She was underage, so she couldn't drink.
But she could tell that her two cousins had been completely controlled by Chen Hao.
Even if they were asked to sign the contract directly now, she believed they wouldn't say a single word of objection.
Because they were almost drunk to the point of unconsciousness, the two even sat on either side of Chen Hao, putting their arms around him.
But Jenner did not stop her two cousins because of this, because she also wanted to see if Chen Hao could really make them willingly agree to sign.
After all, the negotiation between them now actually had nothing to do with her.
She was underage now, so she had no say, and she also didn't want her cousins to successfully reach a cooperation with Chen Hao.
At the very least, they shouldn't take too much advantage of Chen Hao.
Just at this moment, Chen Hao finally revealed his true intentions:
"Since you all trust me so much!
Then the conditions I just stated, you should agree to even more!
Because that is my recognition of your abilities.
So, if you agree to the conditions I just mentioned, I will sign with you immediately!"
At this moment, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashianhad been completely fooled by Chen Hao.
And already seven or eight parts drunk, they naturally agreed directly!
So, to Jenner's shocked eyes, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian actually signed the contract drafted by Chen Hao!
After Chen Hao got the contract, he said with satisfaction:
"This also counts as my investment in you. I can be considered your major shareholder!"
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were both very excited, and they even directly leaned against Chen Hao:
"I heard that your body is very strong.
Everyone who has tried it praises it endlessly!
So, we are already partners!
Then can we also experience your power?"
Jenner, who was beside them, was also full of surprise when she heard her two cousins' bold words.
But deep down, she also wanted to see what special qualities Chen Hao possessed.
And Chen Hao seemed not to care at all, he smiled and joked:
"Since you are so curious.
Then I will reluctantly show it off!
I just don't know if you can handle it!"
"What a joke!
Do you think our strong buttocks are just for show?"
Khloe Kardashian, to Jenner's shocked eyes, directly demonstrated the characteristic she had just described in her words, right in front of Chen Hao!
Chen Hao just left a sentence:
"I hope that an hour later, you will still be as arrogant as you are now!"
Then, Chen Hao scolded Jenner:
"Children, get out quickly!
This is not something you should be watching!"
Chen Hao's tone was very serious, forcing Jenner to obey his command and enter her own room.
However, her room door did not close completely, but instead left a very small gap.
Because she wanted to watch the entire process of Chen Hao investing in her two cousins!
After all, this could be considered the birth day of this new brand!
As a witness, she naturally wanted to see all of this with her own eyes.
If this brand really became popular then, she would be the only witness!
This had tremendous historical significance!
An hour later, Jenner completely recovered from her shock.
Chen Hao's strength exceeded her expectations, and it was also the first time she had witnessed such a domineering man.
What made Jenner feel most incredible was that her two cousins, who had always been strong and domineering, were completely subdued by Chen Hao.
She even heard her two cousins loudly begging for mercy!
This was the most unforgettable scene of Chen Hao's investment this time!
Chapter 155: Playoffs First Round Begins! Chen HaoPublicly Bets with All Fans Worldwide!
After that night, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashianbecame Chen Hao's personal secretaries, specializing in designing his personal brand.
After all, Chen Hao's charm was simply too great; they couldn't resist him.
The Celtics also entered the playoff sprint phase.
Chen Hao's performance remained as steady as ever; he basically didn't play for more than three quarters.
Because after three quarters, the game had essentially entered garbage time.
Therefore, the Celtics' record rapidly improved. After Chen Hao's return, they quickly achieved a ten-game winning streak.
After the ten-game winning streak, the Celtics made tactical adjustments, resting Chen Hao for three games, which resulted in a three-game losing streak.
According to Head Coach Rivers, this was to ensure players got sufficient rest and avoid injuries.
After all, the playoffs were approaching, and at this critical juncture, no one wanted players to get injured.
However, despite the Celtics' soaring record, many experts still didn't favor their playoff performance.
After all, this Celtics team had basically never been to the playoffs, so their playoff experience was almost zero.
It's important to remember that playoffs and regular season are two different concepts, so many people felt that playing well in the regular season didn't guarantee playing well in the playoffs.
Playoff intensity is much higher than the regular season, and almost every team that makes it to the playoffs will go all out and show their true strength!
This means that the playoffs are real battles, a standard for testing a team's true strength.
Although Chen Hao's performance in the regular season was explosive, even putting on spectacular shows every game.
But one strong player doesn't mean the whole team is strong, and the Celtics' roster isn't the most balanced.
The playoffs emphasize balanced player strength and tacit cooperation.
For a player like Chen Hao, who possesses extraordinary individual ability, any problem he encounters would undoubtedly have a huge impact on the team.
For example, when Chen Hao was suspended for ten games, the Celtics' record became abysmal.
Therefore, in the eyes of many experts, Chen Hao was both the Celtics' strength and their weakness.
In the playoffs, targeting Chen Hao relentlessly would be equivalent to targeting the Celtics' weakness.
Should Chen Hao encounter any accidents or injuries, it would cause huge problems for the Celtics.
They might even be eliminated from the playoffs because of it, making Chen Hao the most crucial link for the Celtics.
In fact, just as the experts saw the problem, the Celtics' management also recognized it.
This was why Chen Hao was given rest time.
After all, often, no one can predict what tomorrow will bring.
Basketball games are even more so!
Chen Hao's playing style was explosive, but it also increased his risk of injury.
Although from the start of the season until now, Chen Hao had never suffered any injuries.
But this didn't mean Chen Hao would absolutely never get injured; no one could guarantee that.
Therefore, the closer it got to the end of the regular season, the more cautious they had to be!
Especially now that the Celtics' management had new ideas for the team's goals this year.
They hoped the Celtics could go further in the playoffs, which meant they needed to protect Chen Hao even better.
Thus, the rest period arrived.
Chen Hao naturally had no objections to the team's arrangements.
Not having to play but still getting paid was indeed something to be happy about.
Although Chen Hao had enough confidence in his own body, he couldn't directly tell the management, 'I have a Tungsten-Titanium Alloy Constitution, so I won't get injured at all!'
Therefore, Chen Hao could only accept the team's arrangements and rest assured!
Moreover, this rest wasn't just for one or two games.
It was three games at a time: play three games, rest three games.
By the time only five regular season games remained, Chen Hao had completely lost his chance to play!
Despite this, the Celtics still achieved a record of 55 wins and 27 losses this season, ranking third in the Eastern Conference!
Thus, the 2007-2008 regular season concluded successfully!
Although the Celtics' record only ranked third in the Eastern Conference.
However, since they were at the bottom of the standings last season, the comparison was stark!
Under these circumstances, the Celtics' Head Coach won the Coach of the Year award!
And Chen Hao became a hot favorite for the Regular Season MVP.
Besides the team's incredibly fast improvement, Chen Hao's individual statistics overshadowed all other stars in the league!
He averaged 36.8 points, 12.8 assists, 13.5 rebounds, 5.5 steals, and 5.5 blocks per game!
All five of Chen Hao's statistics ranked first in the league!
Therefore, after the regular season ended, Chen Haoaccumulated many more titles!
Regular Season Scoring Championship!
Regular Season Assists Championship!
Regular Season Rebounding Championship!
Regular Season Steals Championship!
Regular Season Blocks Championship!
Chen Hao directly swept the top spot in all five statistical categories!
This was the strongest player in NBA history since records began!
Neither the God of Basketball Michael Jordan nor the basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain had achieved such a feat!
And after Chen Hao achieved these incredible statistics, many NBA legends expressed their praise.
Scottie Pippen said this:
"I used to think Michael was the strongest player on this planet.
But after watching Chen Hao play, I realized my vision was too narrow!
If Jordan is the strongest player on this planet.
Then Chen Hao is the strongest basketball player in this universe, bar none!"
Clearly, Pippen's words were somewhat exaggerated, but no one dared to openly refute his statement.
Even Magic Johnson, with emotion, stated:
"Although Scottie's words are a bit exaggerated, Chen Hao is undoubtedly the strongest player this season!
Again, bar none!
He is the most powerful player I have ever seen!
Chen Hao's performance this season is perfect!
He is the strongest player in this league!"
Regarding Magic Johnson's remarks, even his good friend Larry Bird stepped forward and said with emotion:
"You always like to call me the King of Bragging.
And I always thought I was good at bragging.
But after watching Chen Hao play.
I realized there's a type of bragging that's most deadly!
That is invisible bragging!
Clearly, Chen Hao's specialty is invisible bragging!
He can brag effortlessly, without even trying!"
Chen Hao didn't take to heart all the external praise he received.
Currently, he was actually quite looking forward to the playoffs.
After all, this was his first time entering the playoffs in his professional career, and he wanted to experience the playoff atmosphere and intensity.
And with the conclusion of the regular season, the playoff matchups were freshly released!
The Eastern Conference matchups were as follows:
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks;
Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers;
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors;
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards!
The Western Conference first-round playoff matchups were:
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets;
New Orleans Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks;
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns;
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets.
Regarding the Eastern Conference first-round matchups, there wasn't much suspense.
Many experts believed that the Celtics, facing the Toronto Raptors in the first round, shouldn't encounter too many difficulties.
After all, the Toronto Raptors' roster was still much weaker compared to the Celtics.
Moreover, looking at the regular season matchups between the two teams, the Celtics maintained a perfect winning record.
Therefore, the Celtics' first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors was considered to have no suspense.
Of course, this so-called lack of suspense meant that the Celtics would ultimately advance.
But the series score would likely be between 4-1 and 4-2.
After all, Toronto, no matter what, was a playoff team, and their strength was still enough to win one or two games.
However, for the Celtics players, this was unacceptable!
They would absolutely not lose a single game in the first round of the playoffs!
This was a promise Chen Hao made to his teammates because he felt that losing a game in the first round of the playoffs was a very shameful thing!
Since the brand Chen Hao was collaborating on with the Kardashian sisters was in the marketing phase, Chen Haoneeded to establish a reputation for his brand at this time!
Therefore, under these circumstances, Chen Hao directly made a bold statement during a reporter's interview:
"I'm proposing a bet here!
In this playoff round, we will sweep our opponent, the Toronto Raptors!
And we will beat them by more than 20 points in every game!
If we can't do it, I will give away my brand's clothing for free to all of you!
However many people want it, I'll give it away!
Of course, if you want to bet something else with me, I'll accept that too!
Anyway, this bet is valid for everyone!"
Chen Hao's arrogant remarks instantly ignited the entire All-America.
Even many people who didn't follow NBA games were drawn in by Chen Hao's betting proposal!
Thus, before the playoffs began, Chen Hao was once again pushed into the spotlight!
And many people and Fans chose to bet with Chen Hao.
For this bet, Chen Hao even specially created a website, where Fans only needed to operate on the website to complete the bet!
The rules of the bet were very simple, with a specified betting agreement:
If the Fans won, Chen Hao would give them his brand's clothing.
If the Fans lost, they would need to purchase one piece of Chen Hao's brand clothing, and the price was very cheap, only ten dollars.
As for free betting, various betting stakes were chosen, but the rules were the same: if Chen Hao's prediction came true, Chen Hao won; if not, Chen Hao lost!
When Chen Hao's personal betting website appeared, the website crashed an hour later!
Because too many people were pouring in to bet with Chen Hao!
This was also the first time in NBA history that a player dared to publicly bet with Fans across All-America, and his betting method was quite domineering!
When the Celtics' management and players learned of Chen Hao's betting rules, they all held their breath for him.
Because they truly felt that Chen Hao's words this time were too harsh!
Sweeping the Toronto Raptors was one thing; that was still possible.
But he actually said they would win by more than 20 points in every game. Did he really think the Raptors were made of paper?
Although their strength was inferior to the Celtics, there was a saying circulating in the NBA:
"Never underestimate a Championship's heart!"
Therefore, the NBA playoffs hold infinite possibilities.
In fact, upsets often occur every season.
Moreover, "Black Eight miracles" are frequently staged.
Chen Hao's words were a blatant disregard for the Raptors, which would ignite the Raptors' competitive spirit and make their opponents even more furious!
This was not a good thing for the Celtics!
However, Chen Hao's bold statement had already been released, and hundreds of thousands of people had successfully placed bets on the betting website!
So, Chen Hao couldn't back down now even if he wanted to!
Now, the anticipation for this first round of the playoffs was completely maxed out!
However, it must be admitted that under Chen Hao's actions, his brand clothing received unprecedented attention.
At the very least, advertising fees were directly saved, and many Fans were even jokingly saying:
"We still really like Chen Hao's brand clothing, that's why we chose to bet with him!"
"Yes, I've seen the samples, and they're really good. The designs are very thoughtful and fashionable!"
"Although his brand's clothing isn't expensive, free is even better!"
"Although I hope Brother Hao can win easily in the first round, it doesn't stop me from getting his brand's clothing for free!"
"Brother Hao, I'm sorry, I hope you win, and I also hope I get your brand clothing for free!"
The first playoff game between the Celtics and the Raptors finally began!
It was held at the Celtics' home court!
This game was broadcast All-America, attracting widespread attention.
Even before the game officially started, the viewership ratings were already approaching last year's NBA Finalsratings.
This result shocked the broadcasting television station, and even the NBA official was frightened by this terrifying viewership!
When David Stern learned of this news, he also said with emotion:
"Although this guy often acts impulsively during games.
But I have to admit, he knows how to attract attention!
Just this wave of marketing alone has given his clothing brand a huge spread!
I believe that after this series, regardless of whether he wins or loses, he will be the ultimate victor!"
David Stern knew the purpose of Chen Hao's public bet this time, which was simply to promote his brand clothing.
Just then, the league's vice president curiously asked:
"So, do you think he has a chance to win this bet?"
Hearing the vice president's question, David Stern smiled and shook his head:
"No, no, no, even if he possesses such strength, I won't let him easily accomplish this feat!
After all, I also participated in this bet!
So, if he wants to win, he must first get past the referees!"
David Stern's words shocked the vice president:
"Are you telling the referees to deliberately favor the Raptors?"
"What are you thinking? Am I that kind of person? I'm just telling them to flexibly apply the foul calls!"