As Bruce was tossed into the air, all he could think about was landing quickly, seizing that fleeting feeling, and savoring that innate ball control a little longer.
However, the excited Stanford players wouldn’t give him that chance.
They treated bruce like a precious gem; even after Coach Jamie Lin ‘ordered’ him to be put down, they all hugged him, patting his head or excitedly kissing his forehead… This made Bruce vow to himself that he would definitely take two showers later; Scott was so unhygienic.
Heaven knows if he kissed his shot put sister before the game.
The enthusiasm and excitement of Stanford’s arena quickly spread throughout the entire campus.
Before the game, Oregon’s arrogance had deeply stung the Stanford students.
Now that they had created a miracle, defeating Oregon in a game-winning shot, of course they had to celebrate wildly.
The creativity of top students is boundless.
They shared their joy on the University of Oregon’s campus website and then across the entire internet.
They quickly edited together footage of Bruce li’s game-winning shot, and then went viral.
In no time, they had taken over major websites.
As this video, ‘strikingly similar to Jordan,’ spread across the internet, the name Bruce li reignited the long-dormant passion in the hearts of American netizens.
This name carries the weight of legend.
Bruce is arguably the most well-known Chinese figure in America, bringing ‘kung fu’ into every household.
And anyone who sees a yellow-skinned Asian person uttering ‘Ooh-da’ in front of them can’t help but feel a sense of awe.
And now, another Bruce has emerged.
Of course, they had to click to watch, and then… they saw the god of basketball.
Below the video, countless people exclaimed in uncontrollable amazement: Isn’t this God putting on his jersey again?
How could anyone look so much like Michael Jordan?
Even Kobe didn’t look this similar!
Is he Michael Jordan’s son?
The exclamations amplified the spread of the video.
The widespread dissemination of Bruce li’s game-winning shot on the internet quickly brought him to the NBA’s attention.
In the top five plays released that morning, Bruce li’s buzzer-beater against Oregon was ranked second.
It’s worth noting that the top-ranked play was Kobe Bryant’s game-winning shot against the Pistons in Detroit, and third was Vince Carter’s windmill dunk at Madison Square Garden.
Both are considered potential successors to Michael Jordan.
However, when the footage of these three players was placed side-by-side for comparison, almost everyone concluded that this Stanford player named Bruce clearly resembled Michael Jordan more.
This prompted a surge of searches for Bruce among NBA fans.
Some NBA clubs also took action.
When they learned that Bruce not only made the game-winning shot against Oregon but also achieved a super double-double of 17 points and 18 assists, they were stunned, their curiosity intensifying.
They all decided to increase their attention to this suddenly rising Chinese player.
Interestingly, the NCAA special edition of *Slam Dunk* magazine was released the day after the game.
Intern reporter Richmond was overjoyed to learn of Bruce li’s game-winning shot against Oregon.
He realized his luck had finally turned.
Less than 30 minutes after receiving the news, his editor-in-chief called him: “You’ve been promoted ahead of schedule.
Go to Washington right away.
You need to follow up on his story.
This kid has a huge influence online now.
Stanford’s top students are creating a massive buzz online.
If… he can beat Washington again in the next game and advance to the tournament, our next issue’s sales will explode!” The editor-in-chief’s joy was palpable.
He was now experiencing the immense power of the internet.
Stanford is one of the top private universities in the US, and when their students decide to sing Bruce praises online, the resulting buzz far surpasses that of professional agents.
And don’t forget… Bruce is also a Harvard student: the power of these elite college students online is limitless.
The editor-in-chief of Slam Dunk couldn’t wait to turn this influence into sales.
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After the game, before Bruce even entered the locker room, Mr.
Ballmer, the executive chairman of the school’s athletic committee, excitedly told him, “I’m going to apply for a full scholarship for you!
You’ll definitely become a legend in Stanford’s basketball history!
Go for it, kid, we’re all your fans!!” Uh…
Bruce li really wanted to tell him that he had been dropped by Coach McHani and wouldn’t be playing for Stanford next season.
But the atmosphere was so good, he didn’t want to spoil it, so he just smiled and nodded.
And as soon as he entered the locker room, Coach McHani called.
Although he hadn’t returned to Stanford to coach because he was worried about being blamed, he was still closely following the game’s progress.
When he saw his team secure the win, he felt a little disappointed—why wasn’t he the coach surrounded by the spotlight?
But at the same time, he quickly tried to salvage the situation.
He told Bruce on the phone, “I’ve decided to take back my previous decision.
You’ll still be a player for our Crimson team next season, and I’ll be creating new tactics specifically for you.
Your fast break has really impressed me.
Once TJ Walton returns, you two will definitely become the best perimeter duo in the Pacific Division.” Hmm… Bruce hesitated for a long time before finally saying, “Thank you.” He didn’t dislike Coach McHani, even though he was somewhat worldly.
But in adult society, most people wear masks of hypocrisy and self-interest.
However, precisely because of this, he found coaches like Jamie Lin, with their passion and sincerity, to be the most valuable.
Therefore, he wanted to talk to Coach McHani next.
If they made it to the tournament, he hoped that Coach McHani and the sports committee would give Jamie Lin the position of lead assistant coach: because he deserved it.
After ending the brief call, Bruce went to take a shower.
Then, he returned to the arena.
By then, most of the crowd had dispersed, and he began practicing his final game-winning shot on the empty court.
He hoped he could capture that feeling of being a basketball god.
So, he practiced repeatedly, over and over again.
Bruce, engrossed in his training, was unaware that an elderly Black man with a white beard, wearing a hoodie, sat in a corner of the stands, watching Bruce practice.
He was suddenly deeply moved.
Then, he typed the last line in his email input field: “What touched me most wasn’t his game-winning shot.
It was that after the erupting celebrations, he, as a hero, returned to the arena and continued his relentless, meticulous training.
Perhaps his talent is still somewhat lacking, but if he declares himself a draft pick, the Knicks should give him a chance.” …