Staples Center, Los Angeles.
The Lakers couldn’t exactly throw Lamar at Lin Yi. Not when the guy had already dribbled past half court. As soon as Lin crossed the midline, Odom and the rest instinctively tightened up.
To be fair, Lin respected Odom. The guy had never tried to be the guy, and honestly, he was perfect as a second or third option. Super versatile, played with flow, and could do a little bit of everything.
But ever since he got smother...
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In the afternoon scrimmage, Kai continued to perform impressively.
Midway through the session, the Professor instructed Le Kai to attempt a threatening long pass—ideally aimed at Podolski or Gervinho.
Kai followed the instructions without hesitation.
With either foot, he launched a precise long ball into a wide-open area behind the opposition’s line.
Unfortunately, neither Podolski nor Gervinho picked up on it.
To put it bluntly, they didn’t even spot the s...
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[Mr. Wilson's Parlor, North London]
Mr. Wilson’s haircutting skills were well-known in North London..
Despite being 67, he had never left the trade.
What he was most proud of, though, was claiming to have once cut the hair of Arsenal’s legend, The Iceman, Dennis Bergkamp.
Of course, this was entirely a one-sided story.
Verified from multiple angles, there was zero chance Bergkamp had ever set foot in Wilson's Parlor....
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“The Knicks called the timeout first,” Kenny Smith said, eyebrows raised.
“Yeah, not surprising,” Barkley muttered. "Lin has looked off tonight. D'Antoni will look to use this to tweak some changes.”
As the Lakers cheerleaders wrapped up their routine, both teams trotted back onto the court.
Phil Jackson gave D’Antoni a sidelong glance—cool, calculating. He wasn’t buying that Mike would crack the Lakers’ de...
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“Here we go! Game’s live—Lin wins the tip again,” Kenny Smith said on TNT.
That’s 14 straight jump ball wins for Lin Yi. The guy was on a streak.
Bynum, who just lost yet another jump ball, wasn’t exactly thrilled. Meanwhile, Lin Yi was already sprinting down the court—and what did he see?
The Lakers were throwing Artest on him.
“You gotta be kidding me…” Lin muttered, glancing back like he’d just spotted a bounty hunter.
Look ...
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July 14, 2012.
A few weeks have passed since the official start of Arsenal’s pre-season training.
During this time, familiar faces were missing, and new ones had taken their place.
Van Persie ultimately chose Manchester United, chasing his Champions League dream with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Despite previous claims that he would never give his services to a Premier League club, RVP's move to a rival club left many supporters bitter and disillusioned.
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Recently, Arsenal have found themselves in a whirlwind of change and uncertainty.
The primary turbulence comes from the boardroom.
After Robin van Persie announced he wouldn’t be renewing his contract, manager Arsène Wenger made a rare public statement, voicing his support for Russian shareholder Alisher Usmanov and lobbying fellow board members on his behalf.
With Wenger’s weight behind him, Usmanov was swiftly brought onto the board.
What followed was a series o...
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After the Knicks pulled off a few trades, their three new guys wouldn’t be available until at least November 28th. So, for the first couple of games on their West Coast trip, the Knicks had to reshuffle things a bit. Tony Douglas was bumped into the starting lineup.
Nate Robinson? Not happy at all.
"I can’t believe this," he muttered in the locker room, clearly pissed. “Tony? Seriously? I’m better than him.”
But D’Antoni didn’t sugarcoat things. He didn’t eve...
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Before the trip back to New York, Lin Yi checked his phone.
…200 unread messages from the 2009 Rookie Draft Class group.
These guys never stop talking.
James Harden@ Lin Yi: “Yo! Man! You dropped 61 in just three quarters and no response.”
Jonny Flynn@Lin Yi: “Congrats dude Jennings was running his mouth too much.”
DeMar DeRozan Lin Yi: “I feel sorry for the Nets. Total domi...
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Friday, May 18th, 2012.
It has been five days since the end of the 2011/2012 season.
Manchester City have claimed the Premier League title for the first time in 44 years.
In a dramatic finish, they matched Manchester United in points, but edged them out on goal difference. For City fans, it was pure ecstasy — the kind that only comes once in a generation.
That day, the city of Manchester belonged to the Blue Moon. It belonged to them.
Aguero’...
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Kai enjoyed his conversation with Zheng Xin. Being able to converse in Mandarin with a fellow countryman oddly felt liberatingly nice.
Kai returned to Billy’s place, took a shower, and headed back to his room.
...
In Arsenal’s equipment room, Kai was lifting weights under the watchful eye of assistant coach Pat Rice.
Iron work, resistance band drills, and ball control sessions.
Of course, Kai still participated in the full team training. But once that was don...
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Three quarters. Sixty-one points.
The media and fans were going crazy—but Lin Yi? Dude was chilling.
He felt great tonight. He knew the Nets inside out, so putting up those numbers? Honestly, not that surprising to him.
If anything… he just felt kinda drained.
“Man, I’m gassed,” Lin Yi muttered to himself as he leaned back postgame.
No wonder legends like Havlicek and Kobe were dubbed iron men. Those guys had inhuman stamina. To be able...
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Buckley suddenly snapped back to reality—wait a second, the third quarter isn’t even over yet.
Even though the game's a total blowout, Lin Yi is still out there doing work in the third.
He’s already dropped 50 points… and there’s still 6 minutes and 21 seconds left. How high can this kid go tonight?
Yeah, the Nets aren’t exactly title contenders right now, but no one’s gonna care about that down the line. What they will r...
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“Hey, there is a rumour going around that the captain’s leaving,” Chamberlain said in a whisper.
In the nearly empty locker room, Chamberlain and Kai were changing after finishing an extra training session. The rest of the players had already gone.
Kai didn’t look up. “Doesn’t matter to us. We just need to train hard.”
Chamberlain looked frustrated. “How can you say that? It’s Van Persie!”
“So what?” Kai replied, finally turning his head.
...
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February 26, 2012
The Oak Bar, Woolwich, London
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur- Matchday 26.
"That's right! Just smash them!"
"Don’t let those Spurs lot get too cocky!"
"Push forward!"
"Beautiful from Arteta!"
"Song—steal it! Ah, damn it!"
The bar was in chaos. Arsenal fans were on their feet, drinks in hand, shouting, swearing, and cheering like mad. The atmosphere was electric.
Billy w...
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For Knicks fans and Chinese fans alike, this halftime break felt like forever.
Down by a massive margin, even the local Nets crowd couldn’t bother pretending to enjoy the halftime show. The cheerleaders danced, the half-court games played out—but the energy in the Izod Center was just... gone.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the players came back out.
But the place was still half-empty. Less than 40% full.
And let’s be honest—those who stuck around w...
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End of the First Quarter.
Lin Yi: 24 Points.
Unbelievable.
Terrifying.
The guy’s on a rampage tonight.
The fans online were hyped.
@I_luv_the_Knicks:
Is Lin-sanity gonna break Jennings' record tonight?!
@Matt:
Crazy work! The dude already dropped 24 in one quarter.
@Ju:
Barkley's prayers are coming true. God help us—<...
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The Premier League was heating up, and the competition had reached a boiling point.
Among Europe’s top five leagues, the Premier League remains the most competitive and unpredictable.
As the season moved into its second half, the intensity only grew—rivalries sharper, ambitions clearer, and the stakes higher than ever.
At the moment, the league table is polarized.
Manchester United and Manchester City are locked in a fierce battle at the top. Both sides are level o...
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[Training Ground, Arsenal Training Centre]
That evening, the Arsenal squad returned to the training ground.
Van Persie had already been waiting for them on the pitch.
"Hey, I caught the match—fantastic job out there!" he greeted them with a grin, pulling a few teammates into a warm hug.
At this point, Van Persie still had the desire and hope for winning trophies with the club.
After the initial greetings, he clapped his hands together. "Right, ...
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“Another stop!”
Zhan Jun could barely contain his excitement.
This was Kai’s first time marking Townsend one-on-one; he was from the EFL Championship, and he had completely neutralized Townsend.
The previously effective Townsend had become nearly invisible during this stretch of play.
Holding a sheet of notes, Zhang Lu remarked, “Since the beginning, he’s registered two interceptions, one clean tackle, and several coordinated pressure...
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The goal in the first half lifted the spirits of the Arsenal players.
Back in the locker room, Wenger clapped his hands, rallying the team for the second half with quiet determination.
He made no tactical adjustments. The first half had already revealed everything he needed to know—it was Leeds United who needed to adapt if they wanted to win.
Kai said nothing. He leaned back and tried to catch his breath.
This was the cost of his relentless running in the first half...
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As the goalless game wound on, Henry's appearance on the sidelines sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Even though Kai was warming beside him, the fans instinctively focused all their attention on Henry.
But in the East, the reaction was just as intense.
“Thirty-three-year-old Henry returns to the Emirates Stadium, wearing the number 12 shirt once again! After three years, he'll don the red and white for Arsenal.” the commentator announced.
In China, Zha...
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December 25th — Christmas in Europe
Wenger gave the team the day off, allowing everyone to enjoy the festive holiday.
But Kai still showed up at the training ground to work alone. He didn’t have a strong connection to Christmas, and with his hearing nearing its conclusion, he needed to stay sharp, ready to play at any moment.
As the saying goes, sharpening your blade before the battle may be last minute, but it’s better than going in unarmed.
......
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In a modest London apartment, Zheng Xin folded his shirts with practiced ease, placing them neatly into his suitcase.
In just three days, he would be on a flight to Paris.
Unknowingly, he had spent eight years in this city. Eight years of work, change, and watching history unfold on the green fields of English football.
After the 2002 World Cup, he'd been assigned to London as a sports journalist. Since then, he had watched wave after wave of Chinese players try their luck i...
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[Emirates Stadium, London]
Sitting on the bench with the cheers of the Arsenal faithful echoing behind him, Kai didn't appear the least tense.
Strangely enough, the nerves that had plagued him before entering the stadium seemed to have melted away.
The bench was arranged in two rows, with most players occupying the back. Henry sat furthest down, ready to be called upon at any moment.
Kai was right next to him.
"Nervous?"
Back at the Emirate...
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Arsenal’s No. 4 jersey—it’s nothing short of legendary, and the current number of Per Mertesacker.
And yet, it’s a number that’s often spoken of as cursed.
Its two past owners were club captains: Patrick Vieira and Cesc Fàbregas. Both left the club under clouds of disappointment. Vieira was shown the door, and Fàbregas, well... many fans saw his departure as a betrayal.
This has left Gunners supporters with mixed feelings about the number—equal parts pride and ...
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After the last incident, Kai's status in the locker room had quietly shifted.
That's not to say his words suddenly carried weight, but still, nobody wanted to mess with him anymore.
The memory of what happened was still fresh for everyone.
And judging by how the coaching staff handled things, it was clear that Kai had a place in their plans.
With the noise dying down, his training was once again a priority.
He'd been pushing himself hard over the past few months....
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Wenger had offered Kai accommodation at the Highbury apartment. While generous, it was located in central London, far from the training ground, and Kai didn’t have his vehicle. In the end, he chose to stay at Billy’s place.
Billy, of course, was over the moon with Kai’s decision.
Lately, Billy had been in high spirits. Maybe it was Henry’s return—something that had reignited hope in the hearts of every Arsenal fan.
Even though Henry’s prime was years ago, back th...
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Since Arsenal’s thrilling 5–3 away win over Chelsea and their 3–0 home victory against West Brom, the club has entered an unstoppable run of form.
Robin van Persie’s explosive performances have played a key role. As Arsenal’s main attacking threat, Van Persie has led the charge, scoring goals and helping the team close in on the top of the table.
Match Results:
Round 12: Norwich 1–2 Arsenal
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After the first training match, Kai began appearing regularly in the lineup for the main team training.
Every time he was on the pitch, the team's overall performance improved noticeably.
It wasn’t just his passion for the game—it felt like the team’s whole rhythm shifted.
Arsenal remained Arsenal, but there was something subtly different about them now. A certain spark.
That difference made Wenger value Kai even more.
The club continued to press the Minist...
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