CHAPTER 64: CHAPTER 64, SPEED UPGRADED TO LEVEL 6! HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE JAMES.

Domestic.

News about Zeng Xingyang is spreading across the NBA sections of various major websites.

Many basketball fans in China know there’s a Chinese player dazzling on the NCAA stage, who is very likely to be selected by the NBA this year.

For basketball-loving fans, this is big news; they’ve almost forgotten how many years it’s been since a Chinese player entered the NBA.

Many people recall the days when they eagerly anticipated every game of Da Yao and Ah Lian.

Zeng Xingyang seems different from a fringe player like Sun Yue; his status after entering the NBA will be higher and more worth looking forward to.

During recess at a key high school in a southern city.

"Xingyu, is Zeng Xingyang your real brother?"

A male student sneakily takes out his phone, opens a news photo of Zeng Xingyang wearing University of Kentucky’s number 8 jersey, and hands it to Zeng Xingyu, who looks about 60-70% similar.

"Yeah, he is," Zeng Xingyu takes it and nods after looking.

"Wow, he’s really your brother."

"Your brother is a superstar in the NCAA now."

"Will he enter the draft this year?"

"Many reports say he’ll be picked in the first round."

"Damn, he is our brother."

"Do you need a brother? I’d like to swear brotherhood with you."

"Does your brother have a girlfriend? I have a very pretty and single sister."

With Zeng Xingyu’s confirmation, the boys around his seat got excited.

This is big news indeed.

Zeng Xingyu gestured for them not to get excited: "Don’t disturb the other students first, when he comes back, I’ll call him to school to play ball."

"Oh! Xingyu, your brother is so cool."

"I remember, your brother was also the school heartthrob, lots of senior girls had a crush on him," said a girl who turned around to join the conversation.

"Your brother is super handsome, a top student + good at basketball, I wouldn’t mind being your sister-in-law," another bold female classmate said.

"Can you help me get your brother’s autograph?"

The basketball atmosphere at school was nice, leading many boys and girls in the class to be basketball fans.

This news caused a huge sensation.

After promising a bunch of autographed jerseys, he finally sent away his classmates.

Unlike Zeng Xingyang’s love for basketball, Zeng Xingyu also watches and plays basketball, but he is more of an ordinary fan, focusing more on his studies than basketball.

Since childhood, the two brothers have had a very good relationship, and Zeng Xingyang has always been Zeng Xingyu’s role model.

Lately, after learning that his brother is getting closer to his dream, Zeng Xingyu feels genuinely happy for him.

Seeing his classmates’ reactions, Zeng Xingyu feels a sense of pride for his brother.

Zeng Xingyu is greatly inspired and secretly determines to keep following in his brother’s footsteps diligently.

Looking at the five mathematics test papers of "Three Years of College Entrance Exam, Five Years of Practice" in front of him, Zeng Xingyu decides to finish them all before the prep class ends tonight.

Work them to death!

Although Zeng Xingyu is only in his second year of high school, he has already self-studied all the high school knowledge and will take the college entrance exam ahead of schedule this year.

"Xingyu, shall we go to the cafeteria for dinner after class?" A small note came over, and the handwriting was very neat.

"Sure, but you have to eat quickly, I have to come back to do the test papers." Zeng Xingyu quickly wrote back.

Women, they only affect the speed of doing test papers.

...

On April 12, after two sets of full-speed sprint shooting exercises with resistance bands, Zeng Xingyang’s speed improved to Level 6.

[Speed: Level 6]

[Experience: 1/5000]

[Note: Speed has reached the average level of an NBA guard.]

Zeng Xingyang took a deep breath; he could clearly feel the muscles in his legs increasing, and his body’s explosiveness significantly strengthened.

Speed is really important for a player; whether he can keep up with the offensive player on the court or break away from the defender depends on speed.

"Without absolute speed, you rely on others’ off-the-ball screens; only your own is best."

"Though upgraded to Level 6, the speed isn’t outstanding yet, still need to work harder."

"The body can still be developed further, hasn’t reached the limit yet."

Zeng Xingyang’s spirits were very high, and he stood up, heading outside the gymnasium.

The upgrade goal was achieved, so rest up well and prepare for the upcoming semifinals.

.....

That night, the Cavaliers lost to the Boston Celtics with a score of 78-117.

James didn’t play in this game, instead choosing to rest.

This wasn’t due to any smart substitution reasons.

Mainly because the playoffs are near, and James is also preparing for them; the Celtics are no strong team, the Cavaliers’ ranking is locked, and the outcome has no meaning.

After the team’s big loss, James, dressed in a suit and wearing sunglasses, accepted an interview with reporters.

"Snap snap snap!!"

Wherever he goes, James will always enjoy many spotlights.

James also enjoys these moments.

The reporter asked: "LeBron, what do you think of the team’s big loss tonight?"

James said: "To be honest, I don’t care about tonight’s win or loss, because it doesn’t matter to us; it’s an opportunity for those outside our rotation to train. More than tonight, I’m more concerned about the next game between Kentucky and Wisconsin."

The NCAA Final Four is in full swing, and James is also watching.

The reporter asked: "Oh, which team do you favor?"

James said: "University of Wisconsin, I favor them more."

The reporter said: "Can you explain why?"

James seriously said: "I’m an Ohio State University fan."

James has expressed on various occasions that if he had played in the NCAA back then, he would most likely have gone to Ohio State University.

And Ohio State University was eliminated by the University of Kentucky in this year’s tournament, which made James a bit unhappy, and he was unreservedly stating his stance.

.....

After the tactical meeting ended the next morning, reporters intercepted Zeng Xingyang at the hotel entrance as he was preparing to rest.

"Zeng, LeBron said the University of Wisconsin has a higher chance of winning in the next game, how do you respond to him?" The reporter was good at picking fights.

Zeng Xingyang was taken aback; he didn’t expect James to encounter questions about his game so soon.

"LeBron didn’t attend college, only has a high school diploma, he doesn’t understand college basketball, his words carry no reference value." Zeng Xingyang’s answer was very assertive; he wasn’t afraid of what James said.

"Are you questioning the league’s best player not understanding college basketball?" the reporter continued to provoke.

"Yes, LeBron is strong, no doubt, but he really only has a high school diploma, never played in the NCAA, in this area he’s not an authority." Zeng Xingyang continued to state facts.

Very brave, truly brave, the reporter admired Zeng Xingyang’s courage.

Not even in the league yet, and already this bold; won’t he be more arrogant once he joins? The league will indeed be lively then.

This Chinese man seems to have a different personality from Yao and Yi, far from being as low-key as the outside world imagines.