Chapter 283: Wade Dong, the Strongest Player I've Faced

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

As the score froze, fireworks lit up the night sky outside the US Airways Center.

"Whoosh!"

Green poured an entire bucket of champagne over Gentry.

This was destined to be a great game, and it was the NBA Finals, easily ranking among the top five most classic games in history.

168-162!

Not only was this the highest-scoring NBA Finals game, but it was also the highest-scoring playoff game ever.

Six players scored over 50 points!

...

"It's a script! This is a script!"

"Screenwriters wouldn't dare write this!"

"I couldn't even get these stats playing NBA 2K!"

"This is insane!"

If not for witnessing it themselves, fans wouldn't have believed that such a game could happen in the NBA Finals, with every player's performance being mind-blowing.

Of course, the result was also great, as the Suns won the game.

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Game statistics:

Wade Dong: 53 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks.

McGrady: 51 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks.

Curry: 50 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks.

Nash: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 21 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks.

James: 57 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks.

Wade: 50 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.

Bosh: 51 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks.

These were incredible stats, with six players scoring over 50 points, James and Wade Dong both achieving triple-doubles, and Nash, a player who often goes unnoticed, had a standout performance.

Nash's 21 assists tied Magic Johnson's NBA Finals single-game assist record!

Too many players had their best playoff performances, especially McGrady, Curry, and Bosh. Bosh never imagined he would score 50+ points in the NBA Finals, but the fast-paced offense gave him many second-chance opportunities.

Moreover, with everyone going all-out on offense, Bosh didn't feel as pressured as he did in previous games when guarding Wade Dong.

McGrady had planned to retire after this season, but he had a late-career resurgence, and at this moment, he no longer envied Iverson, as he too had his own NBA Championship.

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"Congratulations, Wade Dong!"

James and Wade came over to embrace Wade Dong.

These two players had excellent professionalism, accepting defeat gracefully and congratulating Wade Dong.

Wade also felt grateful to Wade Dong. Those last three three-pointers he made were because Wade Dong intentionally let him score. With their energy levels at the time, if Wade Dong had defended seriously, Wade wouldn't have made a single shot.

In the future, fans would only discuss Wade's 50+ points in the NBA Finals, and how many would care that his last three three-pointers were made with Wade Dong not defending him?

"Congratulations, Wade Dong!"

"Congratulations, Wade Dong!"

"Congratulations, Wade Dong!"

All the celebrities in attendance came forward to congratulate Wade Dong and take photos with him.

The Heat players didn't leave the court either. Since they had lost, they accepted it graciously, and the presentation of the NBA Championship trophy and the announcement of the FMVP recipient were about to take place.

There was no doubt about the NBA Finals MVP.

Although Curry and McGrady had performed well in the Finals, everyone knew that the older McGrady and Nash, the younger Curry, and the prime-time stars Wade and Bosh couldn't compare to Wade Dong.

It was fair to say that Wade Dong single-handedly led the Suns to the championship.

A few minutes later, Russell handed the NBA Championship trophy to the Suns and announced the FMVP recipient.

Wade Dong, without a doubt, was named the NBA Finals MVP.

This season, Wade Dong had achieved a grand slam of honors: scoring champion, steals champion, blocks champion, First Team All-NBA, DPOY, MVP, and FMVP!

This was an achievement that no one in NBA history had ever reached, not even Michael Jordan!

The fans didn't leave the arena.

"This is our second NBA Championship!"

Wade Dong held the NBA Championship trophy in his arms and said into the microphone, "I will continue to bring championships to this city! On the day I retire, I want the Suns to be a team that no other team can catch up to!"

"Wade Dong!"

"Wade Dong!"

"Wade Dong!"

The fans shouted Wade Dong's name with excitement, their voices hoarse.

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After the game, a reporter interviewed James.

James said, "I entered the league in 2003, and it's been exactly ten years. Wade Dong is the strongest player I've ever faced."

"Everyone is discussing who is the best player in the league, you or Wade Dong."

"Wade Dong has two NBA Championships, and he's also an MVP and FMVP. He has records that make people despair, like 82 points in a single game, five triple-doubles, 18 blocks in a game, and 37 points in a quarter. As long as Wade Dong is in the league, he is the best player."

"Will the Heat's Big Three disband this summer?"

"I don't like the term 'Big Three.' We are a team, and every player is important. After this summer, we will continue to strive for the NBA Championship!"

"Good luck!"

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In the Suns' locker room, Green was hiding at the door with another bucket of champagne.

Gentry had already been soaked on the court, and now Green wanted to play a prank.

"Ahem!"

Wade Dong was the first to enter the locker room after Green hid, and as soon as he reached the door, he heard Varick cough and wink at him.

"Oh?"

Wade Dong had already guessed that someone was hiding behind the door to pull a prank, so when he reached the door, he stopped and didn't go inside.

"Huh?"

Green was puzzled. He had heard footsteps, so why didn't anyone enter?

"Dong, why are you standing at the door?"

Gentry, who had just changed into fresh clothes, found it odd that Wade Dong was standing at the locker room door and not going inside.

"I'm waiting for you, aren't I?"

Wade Dong smiled and said, "Old Jin, you're the most senior player in our back-to-back championship run, so you should go in first."

"Oh, oh!"

Gentry grinned. Wade Dong's compliment pleased him immensely, so he strode into the locker room.

"Whoosh!"

As soon as Gentry entered, Green poured another bucket of champagne all over him!

"Green, you're relentless!"

Gentry lost his temper and started chasing Green. "I just changed my clothes, ready to do interviews, and you soaked me again!"

"Haha..."

Curry and Nash also entered the locker room and burst into laughter at the sight of Gentry chasing Green.

Earlier, on the court, when the Suns won the championship, Wade Dong had also sprayed champagne, and everyone got soaked to some extent.

But no one got soaked as thoroughly as Gentry, and he got soaked twice!