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A 17-year-old rookie's debut at the basketball temple resulted in an unprecedented 43 points for a rookie's single-game high score in the class of 2005, turning Zhang Yang into the focus once again.
Riding on the wave of the Grizzlies' surge, led by James, Zhang Yang was seen as a phenom rookie, starting with their upset win over the Miami Heat, historically known as the "James-Wade Connection."
With fame comes controversy, and with high scores, even more.
Most of the controversy came from fans of new-generation superstars who hadn't scored 40+ points in a game during their rookie years, accusing Zhang Yang of stat padding and playing selfishly.
James's fans were not among them, since James had scored 40+ points in a game during his rookie year.
Of course, Zhang Yang's fans hit back, showcasing the fervor of college basketball fans!
