Chapter 82: The Future is Yours.
The All-Star individual contests take place on the second day of the All-Star Weekend, and today, Han Sen is participating in the three-point contest.
This year's All-Star game is special because the main game isn't held at the Mavericks' home court, the American Airlines Center, but in the Cowboys Stadium, which can hold 100,000 spectators. This crowd size will set a world record in basketball history, surpassing even the NCAA Finals.
Of course, that's for the main event later. The celebrity game, rookie game, and individual contests are still held at the American Airlines Center. However, fans who traveled far won't settle for just one main game, so the arena is completely packed for today's contests as well.
It's so crowded that servers struggle to deliver food and drinks, eventually leading to the suspension of that service. This is probably the most intense atmosphere in the history of NBA individual contests.
After the Shooting Stars competition and the Skills Challenge, the three-point contest is up next.
The six participants in the three-point contest include Han Sen, Steph Curry, and Paul Pierce, along with last year's champion Daequan Cook, Chauncey Billups from the Denver Nuggets, and Channing Frye from the Phoenix Suns.
As the players prepare, reporters come to interview them. Soon, a reporter approaches Han Sen.
When Han Sen appears on camera, a wave of boos echoes from the crowd. In terms of being a love-hate figure, Han Sen stands alone.
"What are your expectations for this contest?" the reporter asked with a professional smile.
"I think at this very moment, there's only one quote from my idol, Larry Bird, that perfectly captures how I feel."
Larry Bird's your idol?