Kobe Bryant also said in an interview: "In a game, I would rather my opponent punch me directly than step on my foot."

Meanwhile, within the Warriors, the day after the "Oracle Arena incident" ended, Little Deng Liwei was treated like a hero by the team.

On this day, Qin Yue, who was carrying bags for veteran players for the first time in his career, smiled at him and said, "Do you remember how courageous you were at that moment?"

Upon hearing this, Little Deng Liwei said with an expression of deep shame, "Actually... after returning to the locker room, I was trembling the whole time because I was afraid I might lose my chance to play basketball forever."

This season, Little Deng Liwei's "sensational dunk," not only changed the course of his career trajectory but also earned him a renewal contract through his efforts.

Even though historically, after the 05/06 season... the Warriors would offer Deng Liwei a renewal contract worth approximately 45 million US Dollars over five years.

But compared to the memory Qin Yue had of that notoriously terrible contract of Little Deng Liwei's...

At this moment, he not only deserved this treatment but also successfully gained the recognition of all his teammates, coaches, and fans.

However, due to Little Deng Liwei's suspension and Richardson's three-week injury absence...

The Warriors must promptly adjust their game lineup and strategies.

Because during this time in the West...

Those notorious powerhouses won't show any mercy or pity.

On November 30th, after defeating the Kings 99 to 90 on the road, the Warriors ended the first month of the new NBA season with a record of 10 wins and 5 losses.

Throughout November, Qin Yue averaged 27.4 points, 13.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.8 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game for the Warriors.

How should Qin Yue's performance in the first month of his rookie season be described?

On December 1st, the NBA officially announced the various awards for November.

Qin Yue, without a doubt, was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

And he shared the Western Conference Player of the Month for the first month of the NBA season with Kobe, who averaged 41.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists for the Lakers.

Additionally, in the newly released NBA regular-season MVP rankings...

Qin Yue, who just entered the league as a rookie, was temporarily ranked sixth. (Note①)

ESPN summarized Qin Yue's performance in the first month of his rookie season with: "Under his leadership, the refreshing Golden State Warriors have swept away last season's downturn.

Now, let's see if he can continue his 'phenomenal' performance throughout the upcoming season."

In December, the Warriors are about to face an incredibly tough schedule.

Not only will they face the Spurs, Mavericks, Suns, and Grizzlies at home consecutively...

They will also challenge the Nuggets and Jazz, who possess two high-altitude home courts, on the road.

Compared to Qin Yue, who was gaining momentum in the NBA in November of this year...

On December 1st...

In the Rockets' road challenge against the Timberwolves, with the reawakening of "T-Mac" suffering another back injury...

And given that the Rockets recently only made a couple of minor trades, after the game, in a casual chat with Garnett, Yao Ming for the first time in his life poured out his heart to this Wolf King.

Upon hearing this, feeling that he and Yao Ming were in the same boat, Garnett immediately opened up.

"Listen to me, although you're still young now... I must tell you from my experience, your Chinese brother is absolutely right, Yao, never let that damn loyalty ruin you."

Due to only achieving three victories in November in the new season...

No matter how optimistic Garnett's nature is, he knows very well that the Timberwolves are already out of contention in the West this season.

In this era of "strong West and weak East," the competition pressure in the entire West is so great.

"Actually, I previously talked about this topic with Ray Allen in Seattle..."

On this day, looking at Garnett now and recalling Ray Allen at that time, Yao Ming even felt an urge to start an "NBA patient group."

Seeing this, Garnett also reminded Yao Ming with a sigh: "Yao, do you know that in the Michael Jordan era, there was always an unspoken rule in the NBA?"

The next second, Yao Ming shook his head.

After pausing for a moment, Garnett said, "That is, the rise of every superstar inevitably heralds the fall of another superstar.

In the Michael Jordan era, if young players wanted to rise, they had to challenge those stubborn old guys who didn't want to give up their power.

Once upon a time, I was also one of those challengers.

But now... I'm no longer young."

On this day, Garnett's words were evidently meant to remind Yao Ming.

Since you are also an NBA All-Star center, you should know that with the rise of new generation players like Qin Yue...

The landscape of the NBA is bound to undergo drastic changes in the next one or two seasons.

In fact, the rules of the Jordan era are equally applicable in the post-Jordan era.

Because this ruthless and relentless rule is precisely what allowed David Stern to promote one superstar after another.

Rising stars take the stage.

Veteran stars have to step aside.

This is an ironclad rule built through tacit understanding between Stern and NBA stars of the '80s and '90s.

The NBA only has twenty-four All-Stars each year.

Yet it encompasses hundreds of the world's top basketball players.

On this day, after a chat with Garnett, Yao Ming once again felt what it means to have no time to lose.

Meanwhile...

In Seattle, Allen, unable to endure the team's poor status, posed a century-old dilemma to the team management on this day.

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