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.
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 wi...
2025-05-18 15:06:20 +0000 UTC View Post[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 ...
2025-05-18 15:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post“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 c...
2025-05-18 14:38:00 +0000 UTC View Post“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 t...
2025-05-18 14:10:07 +0000 UTC View PostJuly 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 M...
2025-05-17 16:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostRecently, 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 r...
2025-05-17 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 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...
2025-05-17 15:49:42 +0000 UTC View PostBefore 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 dr...
2025-05-17 15:20:53 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, 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 Manche...
2025-05-17 11:24:25 +0000 UTC View PostKai 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’...
2025-05-16 15:47:58 +0000 UTC View PostThree 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 h...
2025-05-16 14:19:11 +0000 UTC View PostBuckley 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
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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 ...
2025-05-15 16:06:27 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary 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!"
... 2025-05-15 16:00:46 +0000 UTC View PostFor 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 ...
2025-05-15 14:49:16 +0000 UTC View PostEnd 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
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 int...
2025-05-14 16:00:23 +0000 UTC View Post[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 ...
2025-05-14 15:58:23 +0000 UTC View Post“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 previou...
2025-05-14 15:18:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 ha...
2025-05-14 15:18:07 +0000 UTC View PostAs 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 jus...
2025-05-14 15:18:07 +0000 UTC View PostDecember 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...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostIn 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...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View Post[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 stadi...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostArsenal’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 Fàbr...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 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 every...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostWenger 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 cou...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostSince 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 playe...
2025-05-14 15:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 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 ...
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