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Chapter 173: Lin-trospective

"Wow! I'm worried the camera won’t even fit him in—let’s welcome our New York Giant... LIN — YI!" Ellen shouted in her signature dramatic voice. The crowd roared, joining in as Lin Yi’s name echoed across the studio.

Lin Yi walked on stage with an easy grin, giving the audience a ...

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Chapter 172: Verses And Vulnerability

Lin Yi wasn’t new to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

The host, Ellen DeGeneres, was a sharp-tongued, short-haired woman known for her signature suits and iconic deadpan humor. Her show had been airing on NBC TV since 2003 and was one of the most-watched talk shows in the country—part celebrit...

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Chapter 171: Stats, Spotlight, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Just as Lin Yi’s diehard fans finished freaking out over the All-Star vote numbers and started strategizing how to vote more, the Knicks were back in action on December 30—facing their favorite punching bag this season: the New Jersey Nets.

This kind of game? The Knicks weren’t even m...

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Chapter 170: All-Star Mayhem: Lin Yi Edition

“This is insane!”

That was pretty much the reaction of every fan after the NBA officially announced the first round of voting results for the 2010 All-Star Game in Dallas.

Here’s how the numbers looked:

In the East, the top two guards were Dwyane Wade with...

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Chapter 62: Arsenal vs Manchester United 2

After returning to the pitch, Kai’s position shifted slightly.

He switched places with Arteta, moving from the right to the left flank.

In other words, Kai was now facing Ashley Young on the left wing.

Since the old man wanted to exploit Arsenal’s left side, the Professor re...

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Chapter 169: Lin's Takeoff, Chef's Preheat

Lin Yi was no stranger to JRS Voice.

Last time he’d been here, it was after dropping a casual 30 in just three quarters. That night ended with him tossing on a headset and laughing through the postgame.

Tonight was no different.

He settled into the interview a...

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Chapter 168: Spurs vs Knicks End

If Duncan’s the foundation the Spurs are built on…

Then Parker’s gas tank decides how far they can go.

And when things hit the fan?

That’s when Manu Ginobili comes flying in from the clouds like a damn anime character.

There’s even old lines about him th...

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Chapter 61: Stand and Fight!

Ed Chamberlin:
Good evening, wherever you're watching from around the world—welcome to what promises to be a blockbuster clash: Manchester United vs Arsenal. I'm Ed Chamberlin from Sky Sports, and so far, it's lived up to the billing.

The first half has been an entert...

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Chapter 60: Arsenal vs Manchester United ( A Lone Anchor)

"What a clean interception."

Ian Darke commented.

McManaman added with his observation. "I gotta say, Ian, for a kid turned eighteen, Kai moves and plays with experience beyond his years. Cool as a cucumber. Barely phased by the opposition."

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Chapter 167: Spurs vs Knicks 6 ( Mamba Mentality)

DeJuan Blair was built like a tank—solid, wide, low to the ground. A real brick wall. But even brick walls have weak spots.

The guy was barely two meters tall and didn’t exactly have Inspector Gadget arms. Sure, if he got into position, even legit bigs struggled to move him. But still, ...

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Chapter 166: Spurs vs Knicks 5 ( Youth vs Legacy)

Tonight, the Spurs rolled out what people were already calling the Lin Yi Rules. Their goal was simple: shut down the Knicks’ ball movement and throw a wrench into their offensive rhythm.

Pop didn’t just lean on defense either—he got crafty. He had the S...

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Chapter 165: Spurs vs Knicks 4

Madison Square Garden was buzzing.

“LIN ———— YI!!!”

The third quarter of the Knicks vs. Spurs game was about to start, and the Knicks had tweaked their lineup. Louis Williams was beginning the second half.

Knicks’ third-qua...

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Chapter 59: The World Is Watching

“Daddy, I can’t sleep.”

Seeing little Chan rubbing her eyes as she walked out of the room, Chen Yixun quickly got up, picked her up gently, and settled her on his lap.

“Where’s Mom?” he asked softly.

“Mom’s already asleep,” Constance replied in her crisp, child...

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Chapter 164: Spurs vs Knicks 3

“This is weird…”
Popovich squinted at the court, watching Lin Yi voluntarily switch onto Duncan.

He leaned in toward his assistants.
“Why’s he doing that?” he muttered.

Pop wasn’t worried, not yet. His game plan was running like clockwork. The Spurs were executing,...

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Chapter 58: The Calm Before The Whistle

The city of London had fallen into a heavy silence, especially in North London.

Along the streets near the Emirates, Arsenal fans stood in cold stillness, eyes fixed on the Manchester United team bus as it rolled past.

They all knew exactly who was sitting on that bus. A man they once...

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Chapter 163: Spurs vs Knicks 2

Tony Parker darted forward—it was the final seconds of the shot clock.

He swung the ball to Duncan, who moved into his signature 45-degree angle, calm, almost robotic.

The Stone Buddha rose and banked it in.

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Chapter 162: Spurs vs Knicks

“Oof… the Spurs’ starting lineup tonight is kinda wild,” Zhang Lixin muttered as he looked over the names.

Yu Jia leaned in, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah, Popovich is not pulling any punches. The man has got guts.”

Spurs starting five...

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Chapter 161: Patting Legends

It had to be said—when it came to D’Antoni’s coaching days with the Suns , that was some beautiful basketball.

That Phoenix team? Pure poetry on hardwood. Flashy, fast-paced, no-look passes and lights-out shooting. They looked like champions. But looking good and being View Post

Chapter 57: No Promises, Only Battle

<<Arsenal Demolish QPR 6–0 Away – A Bloodbath at Loftus Road!>>
<<Uruguayan Magic – Suarez Nets First Hat-Trick!>>
<<Arsenal’s Resurgence?>>
<<A New-Look Arsenal is Here!>><...

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Chapter 160: Home Alone (NBA Edition)

December 23rd.

The Knicks finally got two rest days, but no one was feeling festive.

Why?

Because they had to play on Christmas Day. Thanks, David Stern.

At least they got Christmas Eve to rest, too.

Seriously, the whole team was ready to gift-wrap a...

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Chapter 159: Lockers, Loaded Guns

After a string of wins, the Knicks’ classic inconsistency kicked back in.

On December 20th, they managed to lose at home to the Bobcats.

Yep. The Bobcats.

Larry Brown shook things up by sliding Gerald Wallace to power forward. He and Tyson Chandler basically tag-teame...

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Chapter 53: The Professor's Puzzle

At the end of the 90-minute battle, thanks to Podolski’s equalizer, Arsenal managed to hold Manchester City to a draw on their home ground.

No one had expected this before kick-off.

But that hard-earned point allowed Arsenal to breathe a little easier.

With five rounds of the ...

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Chapter 158: Clippers vs Knicks

Back to the Garden

After demolishing the Bulls, the Knicks were right back at it on December 18, hosting the Clippers in a back-to-back at Madison Square Garden.

But the real surprise? The Clippers got cheered. No, seriously—Knicks fans stood up and gave th...

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Chapter 157: Knicks vs Bulls End

Second Quarter

The Bulls tried to adjust their tactics in the second quarter. Coach Vinny Del Negro wasn’t ready to throw in the towel—not with how hyped up this game had been. Getting blown out would be a PR disaster, especially for Derrick Rose’s image.

You mi...

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Chapter 56: Symphony In Red And White

During the break, Wenger approached Kai and Arteta.

“You two have done well with the coded signals,” he said, hands clasped behind his back. “But your system needs more depth. It shouldn't just be about shifting tempo. You’ll need different cues for different situations—timing, tr...

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Chapter 55: Breaking The Silence

The atmosphere in the Arsenal dressing room was stifling.

Under pressure, no one spoke. No communication, no eye contact—just silence.

They weren’t solving problems. They were just sulking. As if moping around would magically fix things.

Kai had tried to break the ice, even ...

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Chapter 156: Knicks vs Bulls 2

Game 28- New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls

United Center, Chicago

When the game tipped off between the Knicks and the Bulls, Lin Yi and Joakim Noah stepped into the circle. Noah’s eyes were blazing, full of that wild, intense energy he was known for....

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Chapter 155: Knicks vs Bulls ( Fragile Greatness)

As fans were starting to wonder what kind of flair Lin Yi would bring to the Slam Dunk Contest, the Knicks pulled off a trade on December 16. They sent Nate Robinson to the Celtics in exchange for Eddie House.

For the Knicks, it wasn’t exactly a tough call. Nate was a bit of a wildcard in...

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Chapter 54: The Professor's Experiment

September 29, 2012

Round Six: Arsenal vs. Chelsea

[Emirates Stadium, North London]

In this match, fans quickly sensed something wasn’t right.

Arsenal’s organization had become disjointed. While the defense held strong,...

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Chapter 154: The Calm Before the Dunkstorm

David Stern was in a damn good mood today.

So good, that he decided dinner tonight deserved a bottle of red—something expensive.

And why not? As the NBA commissioner, he had just gotten a gift from the basketball gods.

A few hours earlier, ESPN's Cray Speeder—whose name matc...

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