"Today's game fully showcased the gap between Deandre Ayton and Kai Chen!"
After the game, the live commentator said helplessly, "Ayton showed a strong desire to attack at the beginning of the game, but his efficiency was too low."
"As for Kai Chen, he only shot 10 times today and scored 20 points, and he also contributed 4 blocks on the defensive end!"
"It can be said that this year's third overall pick completely dominated the first overall pick on both offense and defense!"
"If this game had been played before this year's draft, the first overall pick might not have been Deandre Ayton, but Kai Chen!"
In fact, even without this game, the Suns' management would have chosen Ayton.
After all, the team already had Booker, who played the same position as Kai Chen.
And Booker had proven in the past two seasons that he was worth the Suns' investment.
With the perimeter core already determined, the next step was to find a big man for Booker.
Neither Marvin Bagley nor Jaren Jackson Jr. could be compared to Ayton during their college careers.
But as the season progressed, the Suns' management had already begun to regret it.
"Kai, congratulations on your victory in this game."
After the game, Booker proactively approached Kai Chen. "I admit you are very strong, but you don't deserve Kendall Jenner!"
"Just wait. Sooner or later she will be my woman!"
If Booker hadn't said that, Kai Chen would have forgotten about his love story with Kendall.
Kai Chen's appearance had been more like "stealing love."
But what then?
"You can try."
Kai Chen shrugged and gestured down. "But Kendall is more than satisfied right now."
Looking at the exasperated Booker, Kai Chen didn't bother with him anymore and instead turned to chat with Ayton for a bit.
"Deandre, you played well."
Walking up to Ayton, Kai Chen patted his shoulder and said meaningfully, "If you didn't come tonight, no one on the Clippers would be able to celebrate at the after party."
"What?"
Ayton was a bit surprised, but he probably understood. "I have extra training tonight, so I cant make it!"
"Haha."
Apparently, Ayton didn't understand the meaning behind Kai Chen's words. "Then you have to keep working hard and prove that you are stronger than O'Neal."
After speaking, Kai Chen turned and left, not intending to listen to Ayton any further.
"Why are you so arrogant?"
Looking at Kai Chen's departing back, Ayton cursed under his breath, then his eyes became firm, as if he had made some major decision. [1]
After the post-game interview, all members of the Clippers gathered early and boarded the private jet flying to San Antonio again.
Their five-game road trip schedule was very tight.
Coach Rivers had explained the upcoming tactical arrangements to the players on the plane more than once.
After all, once the plane landed, there might not be enough time to go over the tactics.
"Kai, look, this is Deandre's latest tweet."
While Coach Rivers was arranging tactics for the game against the San Antonio Spurs, Grayson Allen, holding his phone, whispered to Kai Chen below, "I really don't know who gave him the courage."
Kai Chen took Allen's phone and looked at it with interest.
"In the upcoming games, you will witness the dominance of Ayton!"
Ayton's Twitter background picture was a photo of him dunking with both hands during his college days.
"Dominant Ayton, huh?"
Kai Chen smiled. "Maybe he really can play dominantly in the next few games."
"I think he's still living in the past."
Grayson Allen said, simple and direct. "Even his background picture is from his college days, which shows that he hasn't dunked much since entering the NBA."
"Doesn't Ayton only have his mouth left?"
Carmelo, who was nearby, also joined the conversation. "Honestly, in all my years in my professional career, this is the first time I've seen a player like Ayton."
"Indeed, Ayton might be a talent of a new era."
Kai Chen couldn't help but retort, which caused a burst of laughter throughout the plane.
Doc Rivers was also too lazy to disturb the joyful atmosphere at the moment.
Maintaining a pleasant mindset was also very important for the upcoming back-to-back road games.
November 12th.
Michael Jordan accepted an exclusive interview with TNT Sports.
When asked how he viewed Kai Chen's continuous high-scoring and record-breaking performances in his rookie season, Jordan humorously replied, "Without a doubt, being able to break these records is enough to prove that Kai Chen is an excellent rising star."
"At the same time, I am also proud of the records he has set, because he has left his mark in the league's history."
"But if these records are said to be difficult to break, then what about my six championships?"
Jordan rarely mentioned All-Stars, scoring titles, All-NBA teams, or MVPs in public.
His eyes were only on championships!
The most valuable and most indicative of strength are only championships!
At the end of the show, the reporter asked Jordan one last question. "Mike, we all know that throughout the history of the NBA, many super shooting guards have emerged, and they have all left their mark in every era."
"Just like you took over from Jerry West, and Kobe took over your torch."
"But now, neither the past MVP trophy nor the FMVP trophy has ever been won by a player as a shooting guard."
"So, who do you think will win these awards as a shooting guard in the future?"
At this moment, the smile on Jordan's face grew wider.
"If I had to choose one."
Without any hesitation, Jordan blurted out, "Then I would cast my vote for Kai."
"When I saw him play back during March Madness, I saw that he had the same passion for basketball as I do."
"I believe he will take over the torch from me and Kobe, and as a shooting guard, once again reach the highest peak of the NBA."
San Antonio, AT&T Center!
When asked about Jordan's words during a pre-game interview, Kai Chen answered seriously, "Well, they've certainty chosen the right person to pass the torch to, and I will show that in every game going forward!"
"To become the best in the shooting guard position, I guess that's my duty!"
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[1] Apparently Deandre Ayton got caught and suspended for 25 games in 2019 for using performance enhancing drugs.
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