Meanwhile, Stern, always adept at leveraging opportunities, was fanning the flames.
Although he regretted missing the chance to praise this game with the grandest poem...
If the league didn't promptly take remedial action, David Stern was bound to be restless day and night.
At this moment, the only thing that could slightly console Stern...
Might be that CCTV broadcasted this epic showdown live.
Considering that Qin Yue and Kobe both enjoyed immense popularity in China...
In Stern's view, the feedback from the Chinese market on this game would surely be excellent.
However...
Many years later, Stern realized that he had underestimated the impact of this epic showdown on the Chinese market.
Because...
This was destined to be an ultimate showdown that would influence an entire generation of Chinese basketball fans.
In the game, the tragic Kobe and the spirited Qin Yue.