Chapter 49 The High Wall

As Gan Guoyang had increasingly private interactions with Bird, he discovered that this forward, known for his arrogance and trash talk on the court, was surprisingly introverted and even a bit shy in life.

Unlike those stars who claim, "I'm quite introverted, I don't usually like to socialize" (most of whom are just crafting a public persona), Bird was genuinely very introverted, a trait deeply influenced by his upbringing.

Although he was White, he grew up in the impoverished rural areas of Indiana, where difficult living conditions and his father's suicide contributed to his complex personality.

The first time Gan Guoyang played at Boston Garden, he sensed Bird had the air of a problem child—they were of the same kind.

The prideful and egotistical parts of their personalities were fully unleashed on the basketball court, a stage where they could freely express themselves without fear of suppression or disdain but instead were met with cheers and praise.