As Li Feng stepped onto the training ground, the system's voice sounded again.
"Ding, the system detects that the host is about to participate in the Summer League, and unlocks a new achievement - Debut in the NBA!"
"Host receives item: Unlimited Stamina Training Card."
Li Feng was overjoyed. He had always been worried about his stamina in the NBA, after all, it was the league of the top 300 most talented players in the world.
With the Unlimited Stamina Training Card, he could greatly improve his physical fitness to adapt to the intensity of the NBA.
Li Feng began his intense training. Under the guidance of trainer Mike, his intensity was further increased.
...
The first game of the Summer League began.
Coincidentally, the Knicks' first opponent was the Golden State Warriors!
"Splash Brothers Turn Against Each Other!"
The media had already prepared the headlines.
In fact, Li Feng and Curry had maintained contact. During warm-ups, they were chatting intimately.
It was clear that Curry was a bit down, he really didn't adapt well to the atmosphere of the Golden State Warriors.
Li Feng kept comforting him, telling him, "Curry, you have to believe in yourself. You will become the new totem of the Warriors and achieve a lot of honors with the team!"
Curry gave a wry smile. Of course, he didn't know that Li Feng was a transmigrator, and he took Li Feng's words as comfort.
...
The game began.
The Knicks' starting lineup was Li Feng, Earl Barron, Landry, Jordan Hill, and Douglas.
The Warriors' starting five were Curry, Morrow, Joe Ingles, Randolph, and Sampson.
The Summer League did not attract much attention, unless there were popular rookies.
However, this game had an overwhelming number of spectators, exceeding any previous Summer League.
Perhaps it was due to their different mental states, but Li Feng held a high position within the Knicks. Coupled with Coach D'Antoni's personal observation, the other Knicks players were well aware of Li Feng's status.
Not only did they set screens and run plays for Li Feng on the court, but off the court, the other players also treated him with utmost respect.
Every time Li Feng sat down, other players would proactively offer him water. This treatment was truly unparalleled.
In contrast, on the Warriors' side, Curry's tactical position was secondary to Monta Ellis, which made Curry somewhat dejected.
Thus, their differing mental states led to different on-court performances.
Li Feng was playing with great flair, showcasing his dominance in both offense and defense.
However, Curry was playing hesitantly and cautiously, resulting in a cold shooting touch.
In the first quarter, Li Feng played for over 8 minutes and scored 13 points, with 4 assists.
Curry, on the other hand, played for over 7 minutes, scoring only 2 points and dishing out 2 assists.
Although Li Feng was performing impressively, he felt uncomfortable seeing Curry's slump.
So, when he sat on the bench, he kept glancing towards Curry's side.
He hoped that Curry would bounce back, and that they could become a legendary duo in the NBA, the strongest rivals on the court and the best friends off it!
For instance, today, Li Feng did not hold back and gave Curry a huge block, as well as a steal.
Curry, in turn, drew a defensive foul on Li Feng.
In the latter half of the second quarter, they both returned to the court.
By then, the Knicks had a 14-point lead over the Warriors.
After Li Feng returned to the game, he first drove to the paint with a teammate's screen and executed a tomahawk dunk.
Curry was astonished by Li Feng's stamina.
Although Li Feng's stamina was good in college, to be able to soar and fly with such vigor at the NBA's intensity was simply incredible.
However, Curry's form showed some signs of recovery as he received a pass from a teammate in the corner and sank a three-pointer.
Logically, Li Feng and Curry were opponents, and there shouldn't be any communication on the court.
But Li Feng momentarily forgot, and after Curry made the three-pointer, he instinctively high-fived him.
This moment was immediately captured by the cameras of the reporters on the sidelines, instantly becoming a highlight of the game.
"Splash Brothers High-Five Each Other on Court as Opponents!"
Although Curry made a three-pointer, there was still a gap in skill between the two teams.
Li Feng dominated the game on both ends of the court, further widening the score difference.
At the end of the first half, the score was 62:41, with the Knicks leading by 21 points.
During halftime, Li Feng returned to the locker room and sent a message to Curry.
The message was roughly about Curry treating the Warriors as his home and settling his mind.
Curry replied to Li Feng's message. It was brief but conveyed his gratitude.
During halftime, a reporter interviewed Li Feng.
"Mr. Li Feng, this is your first Summer League game, and in the first half, you scored 26 points. Are you in great form?"
Li Feng shook his head and smiled, "It's alright. Perhaps I haven't played a game for many days, so I'm a bit excited!"
"You had a brief interaction with Curry in the first half today, even a high-five. Does this indicate that your relationship is really that good!"
Li Feng also felt that he shouldn't have done that, as it was an official game with rules.
"Curry and I have a very good relationship, but such things won't happen again in the future. Perhaps I haven't adapted to NBA games yet."
The reporter then asked, "I heard that Knicks head coach D'Antoni has come to Las Vegas. Is he here for you?"
"He should be. Coach D'Antoni has high expectations for us and has set goals for us in the new season."
"Goals? Can you reveal them?"
"Of course, we not only aim to make the playoffs but also to reach the conference finals!"
Li Feng replied earnestly.
The reporter exclaimed in surprise, as the Knicks had ranked second to last last season.
No rookie could possess such ability to make such a significant improvement in their rookie season.
However, in his previous interviews, Li Feng had always stated that he was not one to brag.
The reporter still noted down Li Feng's words and nodded, "Alright, then I wish the Knicks good results in the new season."
...
The second half of the game began.
Led by Li Feng, the Knicks continued to dominate the game.
Curry's form showed some improvement, but the chemistry with his teammates was clearly poor, and the Warriors' roster was indeed not strong.
Besides Curry, the rest of the team consisted of rookies and players on 10-day contracts.
However, Curry's mentality had clearly improved, likely due to Li Feng's encouragement.
In the third quarter, at 8 minutes and 33 seconds, the score was 87:56, with the Knicks holding a substantial lead.
Li Feng played 25 minutes and scored 32 points, establishing himself as the absolute core of the Knicks.
The rest of the game turned into garbage time. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Warriors in their first Summer League game.
After this explosive performance, Li Feng once again became the darling of the media, and fans began to discuss him enthusiastically.
Many Knicks fans, or rather, Li Feng fans, could not wait for Li Feng's performance in the regular season.