Basketball Legend: When Pride Still Matters

Following that was the selection for the Finals Most Valuable Player.

There was never any suspense in this matter.

Within the Bucks, not even one person could split votes with Yu Fei. This was not just because Yu Fei dominated the game to help the Bucks win the championship; it was also because his average game statistics were impeccable—over six finals games, averaging 30 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Except for steals, he led the team in four out of the five major offensive and defensive statistics. Without him, the Bucks wouldn't just have missed the finals, they might have been stopped in the first or second round of the playoffs.

Therefore, Yu Fei was unanimously elected as the FMVP.

"Just one year ago, you were the discard traded by D.C. But now, Frye, you've won the MVP, and then the championship; and now, you're the FMVP. As far as I know, you are the youngest MVP and FMVP in history," what do you feel about this?

(Magic Johnson was a few months older than Big Fei when he got the awards.)

"You know, I like this outcome because the biggest difference between FMVP and MVP is that no one will discuss whether I deserve it anymore. Because the one who deserved the MVP more than I did has now become the loser under my hands," Yu Fei's eyes flashed, "I think this even puts an end to the debate over whether or not I'm worthy of the MVP."

Yu Fei dispelled the doubts, but he also provided a strong argument for those who said he was the next Jordan after Jordan himself.

Look at how narrow-minded this person is; the Spurs' body hasn't even cooled yet, and he's already eager to crush their bones and scatter their ashes.

Who would humiliate their opponents in their FMVP acceptance speech?

Yu Fei did it, and he's even more dangerous than Jordan!

Press conference

"This hurts. We've had the experience of winning at the end, but we have never been knocked down in the last hundred meters. This will indeed trouble every one of us, but I believe this defeat will make us better," Gregg Popovich reflecting on losing the finals.

"This is not a problem we need to consider right now," Gregg Popovich refused to comment on the rumors of the Spurs' dealings with Kidd.

"It's regrettable, but regret is a part of life. Even though it's not perfect, ending my career as the runner-up is luckier than most. At least, I won in 1999," David Robinson confirmed his retirement after this season.

"No other reason, they were just better," Tim Duncan talking about why they lost the finals.

"Every time Frye Yu entered the paint, he would get a foul call; we had no way to defend him!" Stephen Jackson questioned the fairness of the officiating.

"Sooner or later, we will win a real ring," Bruce Bowen looked forward to the future.

"Now, where are those who were babbling that I couldn't make it? Where are those who said Frye didn't deserve the MVP? Do you like this result? Do you like the trophy in my hand? Doesn't it sting your eyes? I'm telling you, I remember all those bad words, and I will non-stop talk about these for an entire summer!" George Karl taunting the reporters in the media room.

"This is the ultimate reward that I, as a basketball player, have pursued! Seven years, who cares how I got through them in Milwaukee? Now I have won the championship and become a winner, but I am still me, and this championship is just proof that there's more than one path to success," Ray Allen pontificated in front of reporters.

"Based on my final steal alone, they should prepare a nine-figure pension for me," Latrell Sprewell discussed his crucial steal in the last moments.

"Guy, do you know how we got here? I don't mind sharing that story with you. Frye doesn't like me or the way I play, but he knows that without me, he can't win the championship. So he warned me, told me to rein it in, but I wanted to know what I would get if I did what he said. His answer was the championship. And guess what? He did it!" Anthony Mason surprisingly became the most beloved Bucks player.

(The Bucks team, due to their individual performances, stirred quite a bit of resentment.)

"This championship will repeatedly prove the value of that trade. I only know if Frye and I were still playing in D.C. this year, we definitely couldn't have won the championship," Christian Laettner took a shot at Washington before Yu Fei could.

Of course, the reporters were most eager to interview the dual MVP winner.

Yu Fei, holding the trophy and wearing the champions T-shirt, entered the media room where hundreds of reporters from various outlets were seated.

"Frye, how does it feel to win the championship?"

"BJ, don't ask such a stupid question."

(Laughter erupted in the room)

"Now, how would you evaluate the trade between the Wizards and Bucks?"

Yu Fei's eyes lit up upon hearing the question he was fond of: "I'm telling you seriously, Senator Kohl should consider retiring MJ's jersey. Without him, this championship might have been delayed by 20 years."

"After tonight, you've become the ninth person in NBA history to win both MVP and FMVP in a single year. What are your thoughts on this?"

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Feigning ignorance, Yu Fei asked: "Who has accomplished this feat the most times?"

"MJ... he did it four times."

"Oh, then my thought is to strive to surpass his record in the future."

Arrogant, incredibly arrogant, this guy.

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Considering his age, he really does have endless possibilities.

The most special question of the evening came from a reporter from The Washington Post: "How much motivation did being traded by the Wizards give you?"

"There was some." Seeing the reporter from The Washington Post, the fire inside Yu Fei that had seemingly extinguished flared up again, "Being traded right after my rookie season indirectly showed the Wizards' attitude and opinion of me; that is, I was not the person they wanted."

"Of course, that was my motivation."

"That's what I had to prove."

"Do you want a rookie to lead your team into the playoffs when your two best players are out for the season? Well, I'm your guy."

"Do you want an underrated rookie to win MVP and FMVP in his second year? Well, I'm your guy."

"Do you want someone who can bring more commercial value than a 40-year-old Michael Jordan, drive the ball market more fiercely, and attract more sponsors to fill your pockets? Well, I'm your guy."

"Whatever they thought I couldn't do, I can do it. Whatever they think MJ can do and I can't, I'll prove I can do it far better than that old man nearing his end. I am the one you need the most. And you traded me? Very well, then becoming the most valuable player in history is my goal, my glory will be Washington's shame. To achieve this, I will spare no effort."

Yu Fei stood up, declaring like a ruler: "Remember, that's the kind of person I am."