22 consecutive successful shots.
That meant... at the fifth spot in the right corner, Su Yan also had to make all five shots.
Seemingly easy, but actually difficult.
Seemingly difficult, yet Su Yan, who had already made 17 consecutive shots, made all his teammates feel it was entirely possible.
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
In the blink of an eye.
Su Yan made three more consecutive shots, reaching 20 in a row. Only the last two balls remained, but no one doubted Su Yan's touch anymore.
Once he shot, it was a guaranteed Three-point Shot.
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
Every shot found its mark.
After missing the first three shots, Su Yan continuously made 22 Three-point Shots, concluding perfectly.
Overall, he was 22 for 25, a shooting percentage of 88%.
To describe it using a classic phrase from literature, four words: terrifyingly powerful!
Thinking further.
Peak Curry could hit 96 out of 100 shots during practice.
Su Yan's Max Level Three-Pointer, which surpassed Curry's, was merely 22 makes out of 25 attempts, 22 consecutive makes... that's all.
It was reasonable.
Su Yan didn't think much of it; it was just a routine operation.
But the New York Knicks players didn't see it that way; every single player was in shock, as if they had seen a ghost.
"So... so accurate!"
McGrady's scalp tingled.
"You call this an Undrafted Player?"
"Sharpshooter" Gallinari was dumbfounded; he felt Su Yan's Three-point Shot was far, far more accurate than his own!
"Hahaha!"
Coach D'Antoni laughed loudly, "An 88% Three-point Shot percentage—if you disregard the first three warm-up shots, that's a 100% shooting percentage.
This Three-point Shot is incredible!"
He was genuinely happy.
For the Phoenix Suns' "Run-and-Gun Cyclone" style to sweep through New York, Su Yan's Three-point Shot accuracy was essential!
This was the first step of the plan.
Now the first step was achieved, and... it exceeded expectations.
"Good!"
After the test concluded.
D'Antoni joyfully gave Su Yan a thumbs-up.
In front of all the players, he praised, "Yan will be an excellent mismatch defender.
He also possesses the league's most elite level of Three-point Shot ability.
Combining the two.
After Su Yan grows and adapts to the intensity of NBA games for a period, he will become a Top-tier 3&D Player.
This is fantastic.
Yan, in the next game, you will replace Gallinari and play as the starting Small Forward."
As he spoke.
He looked at Gallinari and asked, "Do you have any objections?!"
"None."
Gallinari shook his head, "Su Yan has demonstrated a stronger shooting talent than me; he deserves to start."
Of course.
The reason Gallinari agreed so readily wasn't just because Su Yan's Three-point Shot ability was strong.
Su Yan treating him to a late-night snack last night also earned him points.
When you find a player agreeable, or even have a good impression of them, you will try your best to accommodate whatever they do.
This... he's starting already?
Su Yan was a bit surprised.
Just last night, he was imitating Mitsui Hisashi, begging the coach for a chance to play.
Today, he skipped the bench period and was promoted directly to a starting position.
This change... was truly immense.
Gallinari, last year's lottery pick, was a high selection at sixth overall, and he shot 44% from the Three-point Shot line in his first season.
This season, he averaged 2.4 Three-point Shots made per game, ranking third on the season's Three-point Shot list.
He was only behind Aaron Brooks of the Rockets and the "Mister Hundred Million" Rashard Lewis of the Magic.
As a sophomore player, Gallinari's achievements in the Three-point Shot field were already quite impressive.
Rookie season averages: 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.1 blocks.
This season so far, averages: 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.7 blocks.
In just one year, his growth was astonishing.
Despite him playing so well, Su Yan managed to push him out of the starting lineup with just 5 minutes of game time plus the secondary physical test performance.
How should one put it?
One could say Su Yan's Three-point Shot was divine, or that the coach had a discerning eye for talent.
But one must also admit that Coach Mike D'Antoni truly loves the "Run-and-Gun Tactic"!
The starting Small Forward position was confirmed.
Gallinari had no objection, and the rest of the players had even less.
The second physical test also concluded.
Everyone congratulated and praised Su Yan a few times, then gradually returned to their routine training.
Su Yan went to the rest area to relax.
His heart sank, and he fell into thought.
"Good skills allowed me to go from begging the coach to play, to being exceptionally promoted to a starting position.
Good interpersonal relationships meant that even if I took the spot almost by force, my teammates weren't angry.
Everyone smiled and greeted me.
Good interpersonal relationships were gained because I was generous and treated everyone to big meals.
Good skills originated from... System rewards.
And to improve skills, besides daily training.
Another method I currently know is continuously raising my level to receive Level Privilege Gift Packages.
The Lv1 Privilege Gift Package was Max Level Three-Pointer, and the Lv2 Privilege Gift Package was Off-Ball Movement Lv1.
All of them are tied to basketball skills.
To get the Privilege Gift Packages, I need to constantly spend money and accumulate experience points, and wanting to spend money means needing to earn money.
In short.
The source of everything feeling comfortable and going smoothly right now is... making money!!!"
Having money allows me to improve my skills, ensures the coach has a good attitude, boosts my popularity, and lets me secure big contracts and major endorsements.
Having money, spending a little bit to manage social relationships and get along well with teammates, not only brings physical and mental pleasure but also saves a lot of trouble.
Crucially.
The fastest way for me to make money right now is to play well and try to achieve high-level statistics in every game.
That way I will earn the most money.
Allowing the entire process to form a perfect closed loop.
As expected of you, the Crazy Money-Grabbing System.
After clarifying his thoughts, Su Yan's love for basketball reached an unprecedented height, reaching its absolute peak!
...One day later.
9:00 PM.
The New York Knicks were set to host the Detroit Pistons at their home court.
Two years ago, the Detroit Pistons could still reach the Eastern Conference Finals stage, but that was their last peak after winning the championship in '04.
Now.
Hamilton and Prince were old and frequently plagued by injuries.
Billups and Rasheed Wallace had left.
The 35-year-old Ben Wallace could no longer compete with younger, stronger new players in terms of physical talent.
The "Detroit Pistons Five Tigers" were either gone or injured; the "Bad Boys II" had lost their former glory.
However.
A starving camel is still bigger than a horse.
Their 11th place record in the Eastern Conference still looked much more respectable than the New York Knicks'.
If the New York Knicks wanted to win, they couldn't be too careless, especially given the "ferocious style of play" ingrained in all the Detroit Pistons players.
8:30 PM.
Both teams were already warming up in the arena, with only half an hour left until the main game began.
The arena was nearly packed, and the fans were highly enthusiastic, roaring hysterically.
New York is the largest city in the United States.
Even if their record was poor, they never lacked popularity, which is why Su Yan gained so much popularity after just one game.
Listen closely, and you can hear many female fans shouting Su Yan's name.
Look closely, and you can see a blonde bombshell holding a banner; you might think it's a cheer.
In reality.
It listed a hotel room number and... specifically requested Su Yan to find her after the game!!!