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As expected, the peak ability value of Wang Chong's growth template card is 97, which isn't the system's limit. Wang Chong still has room to improve, but to upgrade the system, he must complete a challenging task: winning a regular season MVP and a Finals MVP, as previously outlined.Even though he needs to win each MVP award only once, few players in league history have achieved this feat. After all, these two accolades represent the highest honors in basketball. Earning just one usually secures a place in the Hall of Fame.
Currently, only two players in the league meet these criteria: Shaquille O'Neal of the Heat and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. O'Neal has one MVP and four Finals MVPs, while Duncan holds two of each.
The system's difficult upgrade requirements underscore how vital this next step is for Wang Chong. However, winning the regular season MVP no longer feels as far out of reach.
Wang Chong's overall ability rating has now reached 97, and few players in the league can surpass him. The MVP selection often depends on both personal stats and team performance. With young talents like Luol Deng and Monta Ellis expected to improve, and with potential picks from the 2006 draft (like Paul Millsap), the Bulls have a strong future. If they make smart moves in free agency, they could even top the Eastern Conference next season.
With a solid team record and his current abilities, Wang Chong could easily win the regular season MVP by averaging 30+ points per game.
However, the Finals MVP is a tougher challenge. While it's simpler in terms of selection criteria than the regular season MVP, only the championship-winning team gets to choose the Finals MVP. This means Wang Chong must lead the Bulls to a championship, a far more daunting task than winning MVP.
Wang Chong doesn't realistically expect to win a championship within his first two or three years with the Bulls. The team has promising players, but they're still developing and need time to reach their full potential. His plan is to build the roster over three years and then aim for a championship in year four.
Still, there's always the possibility of Bulls management making a major trade for an All-Star with playoff experience. Wang Chong is already a top superstar, comparable to players like Duncan, Kobe, and Nash. If he had another All-Star-level player by his side, combined with the current Bulls roster and tactics, a championship within one or two years isn't out of the question.
But such trades depend on many factors, like both teams' willingness, the player's personality, and how well they fit the team's tactics. For example, when Gasol joined the Lakers in 2008, he quickly integrated into Phil Jackson's triangle offense and became the core of their system, complementing Kobe. However, this kind of instant success is rare; most teams need time to adjust to new players.
Though the Finals MVP is harder to achieve, Wang Chong is determined to complete the task as soon as possible. Fortunately, the system allows him to pursue other random tasks while working on the upgrade goal, allowing him to accumulate points.
In the meantime, his overall ability rating of 97 gives him immense confidence. His stats now reflect the peak of the Durant template:
Overall Ability Rating: 97
Offensive Ability Rating: 98
Standing dunk: 60
Cutting layup: 95
Cutting dunk: 85
Close-range shot: 98
Mid-range shot: 99
Three-point shot: 92
Free throw: 95
Post hook: 74
Post move: 86
Post fadeaway jump shot: 86
Foul-drawing ability: 96
Ball-handling: 92
Passing: 88
Catch-and-shoot: 98
Defensive Ability Rating: 81
Rebounding: 77
Blocks: 75
Steals: 54
Perimeter defense: 85
Interior defense: 75
Positioning: 77
Help defense: 85
Mental Ability Rating: 95
Offensive awareness: 98
Defensive awareness: 85
Passing awareness: 78
Anti-interference: 97
Stability: 98
Physical Fitness Rating: 85
Speed: 80
Agility: 80
Stamina: 92
Strength: 63
Jumping: 77
Explosiveness: 83
Endurance: 88
Durant in his prime had weaknesses—his defense and physical fitness were average compared to other top players. His dominance came from his scoring prowess, not his defense.
For Wang Chong, however, who is aiming to challenge the greatest players in history, his defensive abilities will need to improve, especially if he wants to reach the level of Michael Jordan, who was not only a legendary scorer but also one of the best defensive players in history.
Returning to the present, Wang Chong's immediate focus is the upcoming playoffs. The Bulls will face the Cavaliers, led by LeBron James.
James finished the regular season with impressive stats: 32.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. He ranked fourth in the league in scoring and was one of the few players averaging over 30 points per game.
Although Wang Chong averaged 35.6 points per game and remains slightly ahead of James, it's important to remember that James' abilities are exceptional. Even if James' overall rating isn't quite at Wang Chong's level, it's likely around 94, based on NBA2K's historical data.
James has a reputation for performing even better in the playoffs. Last season, during his first playoff appearance, he averaged 30.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.
Wang Chong isn't underestimating his opponent. Though he has dominated James over the past three years, the playoffs are a different stage.
On April 22, 2006, the Chicago United Center was packed with fans, all eager to cheer on their team. The Bulls had returned to the playoffs last season, but this year, with Wang Chong leading the way, hopes were even higher. Fans began to dream that Wang Chong could be the next Michael Jordan and bring a seventh championship to the city.
The first-round clash between Wang Chong and James, the two greatest players of the 2003 draft class, generated enormous excitement. Although James had come up short in previous matchups, fans were eager to see the two go head-to-head in the playoffs.
Before the game, James confidently told the media, "I firmly believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the team that will advance to the second round."
However, the first game clearly demonstrated the gap between the two teams. Despite James' impressive triple-double—32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists—the Cavaliers lost to the Bulls, 89–104, with Wang Chong and his teammates controlling the game.
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