Vince Carter had long since fallen from the ranks of superstars.
Although Allen Iverson was still the scoring champion last season, the friction between him and the 76ers was growing stronger.
He was also getting older. Given his height and style of play, once his athleticism began to fade with age, his efficiency was bound to decline at a visible rate.
So, naturally, Su Xi, Kobe, and James became the league's three biggest stars.
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After winning two home games, the Knicks began their road trip up north.
Their first stop was Boston for a showdown with the Celtics.
The Celtics were basically tanking now. When Su Xi first entered the league, they still had the ambition to compete for a playoff spot. Now, after Su Xi had won two championship trophies, their target had become next season's number one draft pick.
