Yu Fei's 70-point night quickly generated a breaking effect.
In recent years, even those who don't follow basketball closely knew that the NBA had seen two incredible newcomers. One entered the league with the title of The Chosen One, daring to challenge Jordan right from the start, avenging Jordan after being traded to the Bucks and leading his team to a championship, becoming a symbol of the new generation.
As for James, his reputation preceded him.
Just like the famous saying by Arthas's father, "The forests of Lordaeron whispered the name on the day you were born"—from the moment James made a name for himself, he had been destined for the NBA's top draft pick. When he was selected first by the Cavaliers, he carried the mission to surpass Jordan.
Indeed, at the beginning of his career, Yu Fei wasn't even his target for surpassing.
But as Yu Fei led his team to defend their title in 2004 as a leader of the new generation, comparisons with James became unavoidable.