GRANDMAESTA_30

UPDATE

Hey everyone, this is Grandmaesta_30.

I’m really sorry to say there won’t be any chapters today. Over the past few weeks, I haven’t been feeling well. Usually, I try to recover quickly and get back to doing what I love — bringing you chapters — but this time, it’s different.

I’m currently going through a sickle cell crisis, and it has affected my leg. For those who may not know, my illness causes my red blood cells to become crescent-shaped, which makes it ...

Chapter 236: The Crowning Match 7

London at night was alive — neon lights flickering, crowds bustling, the usual hum of city life filling the air.

But in North London, time seemed to stop.

Cars lined both sides of the streets, engines off. Groups of people stood huddled around their phones, faces illuminated by the glow of the screen.

Inside pubs and bars, not a soul moved. Everyone’s eyes were locked on the television. If it weren’t for the commentary and the shifting camera angles, you might’ve tho...

Chapter 235: The Crowning Match 6

The usually buzzing Emirates Stadium had fallen eerily quiet. Arsenal fans were biting their nails, their tension thick in the air.

Two quick goals conceded had completely killed the early optimism. Now, the atmosphere was filled with anxiety.

Everyone in red knew exactly what was at stake — lose this, and their title hopes were as good as gone.

Arsenal had never been famous for resilience — even their own fans admitted that much.

Once they fell behind, they seemed...

Chapter 437: All-Star Weekend 2

February 25th,2012

All-Star Weekend, Amway Center, Orlando.

Lin Yi wasn’t in any individual events this year, so for once, he could sit back and just enjoy the show. After two years of being part of the entertainment, it felt kind of nice to be a spectator.

At least, that was the plan—until a giant hand suddenly landed on his head.

Big Yao grinned as he took the seat beside him, rubbing Lin Yi’s head like he was polishing a trop...

Chapter 436: 2012 All-Star Weekend

Unlike the previous two All-Star Games, this year’s felt different. With Paul and Anthony moving to the East—and Orlando hosting the event—the Eastern All-Stars were seen as the favorites before tip-off.

Besides the already-announced starters, the East’s reserves were: Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Chris Bosh, Al Horford, Deron Williams, Paul Pierce, and Joe Johnson.

Horford had finally earned his All-Star spot this year. The Celtics, on the other hand, were in decline—...

Chapter 435: A Weekend to Breathe

On the 22nd, the Mavericks—who’d decided to play it safe and rest their stars—got cooked by the Knicks at home.

Before the game, Knicks owner James Dolan had even jokingly promised that if the team scored over a hundred points and won, every fan in attendance would get a free bowl of braised beef noodles.

Mark Cuban, the Mavericks’ owner, heard that and was completely lost.

"Braised beef noodles? What does that even mean?” he asked one of his staff.

Chapter 434: Rest? What’s That?

With Billups out for the season and Livingston sidelined for two months, Coach D’Antoni decided to activate McGrady. On the 20th, in the Knicks’ home back-to-back against the Hawks, McGrady came off the bench as Paul’s backup.

For McGrady, once an NBA scoring champion, the past two years had been humbling. Reality can be cruel — if you don’t adapt, it breaks you.

His body was nowhere near what it used to be, so D’Antoni kept things simple.

On offense, he wanted T...

Chapter 234: The Crowning Match 5

Conceding a goal within five minutes of the restart was the last thing Arsenal needed.

And for Mertesacker, it was a nightmare. His lack of agility — that slow turning speed — was being brutally exposed.

Eto’o wasn’t even the same explosive player he’d been in his prime, but even at this stage of his career, his quick shifts of direction were more than enough to torment Mertesacker.

On the touchline, Wenger’s face tightened. He turned abruptly and shouted, “Mus...

Chapter 233: The Crowning Match 4

As time went on, the chants of Arsenal supporters grew louder, echoing across the Emirates.

The first half was nearly over, and Chelsea still hadn’t managed to mount any real threat. Arsenal held the lead, and the visitors were stuck in an uncomfortable, reactive position.

That early goal had hit Chelsea harder than they expected — it had completely thrown their rhythm off.

Moments later, Howard Webb's whistle brought the half to a close.

Both sides began walking t...

Chapter 232: The Crowning Match 3

On the BBC Premier League Channel Two broadcast, the camera cut to the commentary booth—where Mike John was joined by three familiar faces: Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Michael Ballack.

The moment Walcott’s volley hit the net, Henry and Vieira leapt to their feet almost in unison.

“Wow!!!” Henry threw his hands up, leaning back with that classic grin, clearly enjoying every second of it.

Vieira’s eyes widened. “That’s brilliant football!”

Mike Joh...

Chapter 231: The Crowning Match 2

“Kai’s long-range effort! Ahhh—Čech! What a save!”

Martin Taylor’s voice carried a mix of surprise and regret.

“He struck that beautifully,” Alan Smith added. “Perfect timing on the shot… I thought that was heading straight into the top corner.”

But Čech was sharp, reading it early and reacting just in time.

On the pitch, Kai shook his head in frustration. He’d aimed for the far post, t...

Lin Yi's Limited Edition 86 Points Sneakers

Chapter 230: The Crowning Match

Standing in the tunnel, Kai could already feel the thunder outside — the wall of noise rolling in from the stands like an ocean tide.

He took a slow breath, his pulse syncing with the roars beyond the tunnel.

This was it. Arsenal fans had flooded North London in red, turning the city into a living heartbeat of hope and noise. After a decade of waiting, everything came down to this one match.

Chelsea stood in their way — powerful, disciplined, relentless.

But Arsen...

Chapter 229: The Speech

Wenger stood at the exit, his gaze fixed on Kai, who was still standing tall on the roof of the car.

Surrounded by fans, the 20-year-old had completely won over all of Arsenal.

“ARSENAL!!!”

“ARSENAL!!!”

“ARSENAL!!!”

Even inside the office building, staff who hadn’t gone home yet leaned out of their windows, arms raised, cheering along with the fans below.

The entire Colney complex was shaking with energy.

Pat Rice, normally calm and rese...

Chapter 228: The Arsenal Spirit

The entire city of London was already engulfed in a feverish atmosphere.

Especially in North and West London — the strongholds of Arsenal and Chelsea — tensions were running high as the 38th round of the Premier League loomed.

The Battle of London was about to erupt.

Arsenal’s Suarez was ruled out with an injury, while Chelsea was missing Lampard and Fabregas.

Both sides had gone deep into the Champions League, leaving their squads battered and f...

Chapter 433: When Legends Meet at the Point

At this point, Lin Yi honestly wanted to grab a rocket launcher and blow up TNT headquarters in one shot.

Was Barkley’s jinx just a normal jinx? Hell no. Although the man was the No. 1 Knicks' hype man, when his mouth opened, sometimes it could be basically a death sentence..

Could the Knicks survive it?

Apparently not.

...

On the 17th, the Knicks hosted the New Orleans Hornets.

Before tip-off, Gallinari and Lou Williams received their championship rings ...

Chapter 432: Back-To-Back Injuries

Chris Webber couldn’t help himself during the postgame show.

“You know,” he joked, “some guys don’t even last as long as Lin did getting that triple-double. That’s ridiculous.”

Anyway, back to basketball.

Against the Lakers, Lin Yi posted 22 points, 21 rebounds, and 18 assists, just two assists shy of a 20+ triple-double.

After the game, he turned to Chris Paul and half-jokingly said, “Chris, you’re basically our Kobe out there.” 2025-11-04 12:31:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 227: Mark, The Professional Capper

“The 2013–2014 Premier League season is about to reach its final round. Arsenal and Chelsea remain locked in a tight title race, with only a single point separating the two. The upcoming 38th round of the Premier League will decide who lifts the trophy. Fans from...”

Billy sat at home, eyes fixed on the TV as the sports news anchor’s voice echoed through the living room. His heart was pounding.

For weeks, Arsenal’s title chase had left him restless. Every day, he’d dri...

Chapter 226: The Final Stretch

A week had passed since the end of the Champions League.

Arsenal had already shaken off the sting of their semi-final exit.

For the players, it wasn’t a crushing blow. They hadn’t entered the tournament expecting to win it all anyway, and reaching the semi-finals was, in itself, a solid achievement.

The experience, however, had been invaluable—something that would serve them well next season.

But right now, their focus had shifted.

The Premier League title ...

Chapter 431: Lakers vs Knicks End

A double-double in a single quarter isn’t rare in the NBA.

But a triple-double in one quarter?

That’s something you don’t see — not since detailed stat tracking began.

Lin Yi suddenly realized he was on the verge of doing the impossible. His rebounds and assists were already in double digits, and there was still time left in the first quarter. He just needed four more points. Four points to make history — to become the first player ever to record a triple...

Chapter 430: Lakers vs Knicks 2

The New York Champions' rampage continued…

As the clock ticked on—

Kobe went 0-for-8 in the first quarter. Eight shots, eight bricks.

This time, Chris Paul snatched Lin Yi’s rebound. It wasn’t like Paul was stealing from his own teammate—he got it because Gasol was trying to swipe the reward after Lin Yi and Big Morris had done all the dirty work, boxing out. Outrageous.

Lin Yi sprinted ahead instead. And when the 404 Connection was in sync, the rim...

Chapter 429: Lakers vs Knicks

The Lakers’ defense was a lost cause.

Turns out, Kobe’s death stare wasn’t a miracle cure after all.

Honestly, Lin Yi thought it was already generous of the Lakers’ veterans not to snap back at him with a “What the hell are you looking at?” every time he gave them that look.

Artest, for instance, was only a defensive enforcer by title these days. After a summer spent spreading love and peace, he’d come back nearly ten kilos heavier. Whenever h...

Chapter 428: When Fate Plays Its Hand

While Lin Yi was on a tear in February, his old college roommate, Stephen Curry, wasn’t exactly having the best of times.

Under Mark Jackson’s guidance, Curry had finally begun to mature as a player during the 2011–12 season. He was on track to make his first All-Star appearance… until that damned ankle betrayed him again.

Three weeks of rest didn’t sound too bad on paper, but Lin Yi couldn’t help thinking that Curry should count himself lucky. In Lin Yi’s previous l...

Chapter 427: The Complacency Trap

On February 5th, Lin Yi received an invitation from Eli Manning to watch the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In the U.S., people call it Super Sunday — and honestly, for most Americans, it is their version of New Year’s Day.

He wasn’t going to turn down a front-row seat to America’s biggest show. Basketball might’ve been his life, but enjoying life outside the court mattered too.

When Elizabeth Olsen heard she’d get to watch the Super Bo...

Cha[ter 426: Friendly Banter Between Stars

Just as the Anti-Lin Alliance was busy studying the Knicks, the ambush finally arrived on February 2nd.

At the United Center in Chicago, the Knicks fell 103–109 to the Bulls — their first loss of the new season.

The Windy City Rose hadn’t withered yet. Derrick Rose bloomed once more, putting up 28 points and 7 assists while charging through defenses like a man possessed.

But strangely enough, the Bulls’ unsung hero that night… was Lin Yi....

Chapter 225: Champions League Semifinals, Second Leg End

Whoosh!!!

The Bernabéu exploded.

Cristiano Ronaldo rose above everyone, hanging in the air before burying his header into the net.

The roar that followed shook the entire stadium.

Ronaldo wheeled away, sprinting toward the corner flag before leaping into his signature celebration — arms outstretched, chest wide, soaking in the noise of ninety thousand voices.

A last-gasp winner for Real Madrid.

In stoppage time, Ronaldo had done it again — bre...

Chapter 224: Champions League Semifinals, Second Leg 5

With 79 minutes gone and Arsenal trailing, things weren’t looking good.

The aggregate stood at 3–3. Both sides had scored the same number of away goals, which meant that unless something changed, this was heading into extra time.

Real Madrid had already made their moves — two substitutions, one attacking, one defensive.

Coentrão made way for Marcelo.

Isco replaced Khedira.

With those fresh legs, Real would ease some of their fatigue and sharpen up for the ...

Chapter 223: Champions League Semifinals, Second Leg 4

For the next five minutes, both sides went all out.

Real Madrid refused to lose at home. They wouldn’t allow it.

Arsenal, on the other hand, had no intention of backing down. They were ready to trade blows and turn the match into a full-scale attacking duel.

Every player on the pitch was giving everything.

This Real Madrid side had been ruthless all season, crushing nearly every opponent on their way to the semi-finals, but now, they had run into a team that wouldn�...

Chapter 222: Champions League Semifinals, Second Leg 3

“The great Ronaldo! He’s scored the opener for Real Madrid — and we’re only in the ninth minute!”

Martin Taylor’s voice rose above the roar of the Bernabéu as thousands of Madridistas celebrated like it were a festival.

Kai stood near the halfway line, watching Ronaldo and the Real Madrid players celebrating in the corner. He let out a quiet sigh.

Arsenal’s weakness had been found — and exploited perfectly.

Once Kai pushed higher up th...

Chapter 221: Champions League Semifinals, Second Leg 2

“Kai! Brilliant reading of the flight!” Martin Taylor exclaimed. “He’s been dominant in the air throughout these two matches, especially when dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo. You’ve got to say, for a holding midfielder, Kai’s aerial defense is right up there with some of the best!”

Real Madrid’s throw-in. Coentrão stepped up and tossed the ball toward Di María.

The moment Di María received it, he felt a body on his back — heavy...