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1. 201 末 Reborn in the Apocalypse: A Legendary Evolution 末世重生之传奇进化 Shao Yixiao少一笑Sports1.4M WordsCompleted Xu Lai was reborn. In this life, he would pay for the mistakes he made in his previous one and become the strongest player. Legend was a low-tier game, but he evolved it into the pinnacle. Dragon, Legend, Hot-Blooded Legend, Legend of Mir, Legends of the World, Unknown This book isn't just about Legend. It has a touch of infinite possibilities, too! 2.2kReads6.3Score178Shelves
2. 202 我 My Star-Saving System 我的明星拯救系统 Shao Yixiao少一笑Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Zhu Yinze, a seasoned part-time homebody reborn in 1999 and the chosen one awakened to a System, sets off on a mission to save people all over the country. He rescues one star after another, makes a fortune, and earns random attribute points as rewards. He can even obtain all kinds of skills, while saving actresses earns him affection points. And so he begins living the life of a carefree tycoon. But he has no idea that, by constantly weakening the laws of the world, he is leading it step by ste 1.3kReads5.8Score103Shelves
3. 203 重 Reborn as Lamar Odom: Teaming Up with Kobe from the Start 重生之我是奥多姆，开局搭档科比 Trees Growing in Abundance大树丛生Sports621k WordsCompleted Reborn as NBA star Lamar Odom, he opened his eyes to discover that he was a member of the Lakers. Even more shocking, Kobe was glaring coldly at him for showing up late to practice, his eyes icy enough to freeze a man solid. He had planned to keep slacking off and coasting through life, but unexpectedly activated the “All-Around King System.” He had planned to keep slacking off, but the System's first mission appeared: “Immediately block Kobe's shot with one hand!” Odom was stunned. “System, are 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's worth a look!

4. 204 篮 The Legend of Basketball God Wu Dalang 篮球之神武大郎传 One Thought at Duanwu一念端阳Sports1.2M WordsOngoing After getting struck by lightning for the third time in his life, 170-centimeter-tall Xipi City high schooler Wu Yi unlocks two unbeatable buffs: “Infinite Stamina” and “Night-Owl Champion.” And so he levels up from an utterly ordinary nobody, eventually becoming a basketball god admired by all. 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is very popular recently, and it's really good.

5. 205 到 The Distance to the Basket 到篮筐的距离 Fallen Star Can Read the Heavens坠落之星可观天象Sports117k WordsOngoing A national-level coach, disillusioned with reality, returns to campus to rediscover his original passion. No matter how many disappointments sportspeople face, they still hold on to their dreams! A rare basketball genius, disappointed in himself and in the industry, yet with an unquenchable desire to win deep in his heart! Competitive sports are no utopia, but there will always be people who follow one another in building this beautiful castle! 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Campus basketball novel, with a full growth storyline.

6. 206 N NBA: I Built a Ball to Make Yao Ming Even Better NBA：为了魔改大姚我建了个球 Akagi Nanzi赤木楠子Sports428k WordsCompleted In NBA 2K25, Sun Fengyue created a basketball legend: under his control, Yao Ming won 10 championships and 8 regular-season MVP awards, finishing second in career points, third in rebounds, first in blocks, and first among centers in assists. When he clicked the “Buy a Team” option, his one million in-game coins vanished. A flash of white light appeared, and when he opened his eyes again, he was lying beneath silk sheets in a Beijing mansion. The electronic calendar read January 15, 2003. Yao’s 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A newly formed team, with Yao Ming as its core, is developing and building a dynasty.

7. 207 收 I Bought Back the Lakers and Took Kobe Through Age 41 收回湖人，我带科比打完41岁 The Big White Goose of YY and WSMYY和WSM的大白鹅Sports200k WordsOngoing {NBA + no System + owner story + rewriting Kobe and the Lakers’ fate} In 2012, old man Buss was in the final stages of cancer, and the Lakers were about to assemble an aging F4! Cai Baokun arrived in Los Angeles as a chosen one who had transmigrated back in time. He bought the Lakers outright and tore up the Nash-Howard trade! He took over as head coach and built the team around “small ball + hard rim protection.” He would prevent 34-year-old Kobe from tearing his Achilles, the Purple and Gold f —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This could be enjoyable, but not mindlessly enjoyable.

8. 208 北 Flames on the Northern Frontier: My NBA Otherworldly Flower 北境烽火：我的NBA彼岸花 Yun A Le云阿樂Sports229k WordsOngoing When snow from a small northeastern town falls on an NBA court... 1999, Xueyuan City, Beilongjiang Province. My name is Zhao Lifeng, a northeastern kid who practiced basketball on a concrete court in thirty-below-zero weather. My dream was to make it to the NBA, but everyone laughed: “At 178 centimeters, you can’t even make the provincial team, and you think you can play in the NBA?” Then, on a stormy winter night, an eerie red spider lily bloomed before my eyes. “Who says a poor family can’t ra 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This game progresses gradually, without suddenly becoming invincible. It also has quite a few side quests, and the language is excellent. It's definitely worth watching.

9. 209 N The NBA's Rebel King NBA叛逆之王 Ning Rongrong of Grass Islet Island草屿岛的宁荣荣Sports1.3M WordsCompleted On the Southeast University men's basketball team's bench, Ling Ao wakes up after transmigrating. In his left hand is a Porsche 911 key; behind him is his billionaire dad, ready to pay 500,000 yuan to guarantee him a starting spot; in front of him is an NBA hopeful nobody believes in. He runs wild in CUBA: after a turnover, he snaps at the coach, “This play is trash”; after a loss, he throws a towel and calls his teammates “dead weight.” He slips at the Nike Hoop Summit but still declares, “Roy 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is definitely

10. 210 N NBA: Master of Two Souls NBA：双魂主宰 Blue Breeze Sings to the Moon青风吟月Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn] [System] [Two Souls, One Body Each] [Multiple Heroines] [Realism] [Self-Interest] [Female Celebrities] Modern-day hotheaded basketball fan Chen Han is electrocuted after angrily denouncing the NBA for turning into a “free-throw contest.” His soul splits and is reborn as a pair of Chinese-American high school twins in 1998: point guard Chen Che (No. 33) and shooting guard Chen Feng (No. 22). Bound to the Two-Soul System, they possess historically elite physical gifts and the golden finge 49Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    I don't know if anyone has read this one. Personally, I think it's alright written, and the subject matter is good too.

11. 211 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves
12. 212 N NBA: The Owner with the All-Seeing Eye NBA之天眼老板 Seeking a Sword in the Rain雨中寻剑Sports668k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to 2002, Li Sinan became the youngest Chinese owner of the Hornets. While the rest of the league scrambled to tank for top prospects, he went against the tide! Using information from the future, he traded aggressively to stockpile future draft picks, laying his plans across the entire league one step at a time. In 2005, he secured Chris Paul. In 2007, he brought in Kevin Durant. In 2008, he picked up Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook. In 2009, he landed Stephen Curry and 303Reads5.2Score102Shelves

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    This is alright, it's a new book.

13. 213 王 The Dynasty Godfather: Starting in 2002 王朝教父，从2002开始 Seeking a Sword in the Rain雨中寻剑Sports211k WordsCompleted Li Sinan, a veteran basketball fan from 2026, wakes up in 2002 as the son of an NBA team owner, who makes him the team’s general manager. From the start, he sells off the team’s players and tanks for the golden 2003 draft class, snatches up overlooked international gems, and sells a falling star just before it crashes. With the advantage of hindsight, he unleashes a dimensional beatdown across the league. Watch as a spoiled rich kid becomes the “Godfather” in everyone’s eyes. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 满 The Young Man with a Full-Bent Bow and White Horse Spear 满弓少年白马枪 Uncle Laugh-and-Forget笑忘叔Sports254k WordsOngoing [Sports + Fantasy + Combat] The mysterious young dunking prodigy “Quickflash Zorro” vanishes from public view after an injury. Once healed, he loses his natural talent, grows fat, and suffers one humiliation after another. Luckily, he receives a spirit bracelet that grants him secret passing techniques. He switches from shooting guard to point guard and sets out once more to pursue his dream. One-on-one duels, half-court plays, full-court offensive and defensive battles; high school leagues, str 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A youth-oriented, inspirational, heartwarming, and growth-themed fantasy basketball novel, freshly released and ready to be added to your bookshelf! It blends elements from, but is not limited to, classic team-based competitive fantasy martial arts novels such as Slam Dunk, Kuroko's Basketball, The King's Avatar, One Piece, Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jin Yong's works. The story intertwines reality and another world. Hundreds of streetball players dance alongside basketball empire masters like the Holy Emperor, Demon Emperor, and Immortal Monster! One-on-one duels, half-court ball handling, and full-court offensive and defensive battles. High school leagues, university leagues, the National Streetball Grand Prix, the One-on-One King Tournament, and the Basketball Empire PK Challenge. Hilarious daily life. Pure campus romance. A bickering couple. Fulfilling all your expectations and fantasies about basketball! See how he grows from a mischievous chubby kid into a super ball-handling mastermind spanning two worlds! See how they navigate the heroic world of streetball and the eccentric world of basketball empires, turning the tide of battle!

15. 215 觉 Awakened a Basketball System? But I Want to Become a Tycoon! 觉醒篮球系统？但我要做神豪！ King of the Absurd抽象王Sports339k WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Lin Mo stood on the basketball court, sweat running down his cheeks. He was 198 cm tall, with an incredible 211 cm wingspan and a standing reach of nearly 270 cm. Those physical gifts were top-tier in high school basketball. Yet his basketball skills were utterly ordinary, and he couldn't even earn a starting spot on the school team. “Ding! Host meets the binding requirements. The Basketball Tycoon System has been activated!” A cold, mechanical voice sounded in Lin Mo's mind. “ —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 控 The Point God: I Can See the Future 控卫之神：我能看见未来 Jiangcun Fishing Lights Yuxi Local江村渔火玉溪佬Sports269k WordsOngoing I'm Lin Xiao, a science-powered genius with the [Ultimate Arena Tactical AI]. My uncle is a master of mystical Chinese medicine, skilled in acupuncture and medicinal baths. The only thing we have in common is that he's convinced my scientific cheat is supernatural, and that I'm possessed by a ghost. I use my golden finger to predict routes and help Beasley evade pursuit. My uncle sees it and thinks I've awakened my “ghost eyes.” When I get home, he brews me a pot of “Clear Mind and Bright Eyes S —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing!

17. 217 N NBA: I'm Only Five Foot Nine, Yet I Made It into the League! NBA：一米八的我混入联盟！ Wadashi Lalala哇达西啦啦啦Sports846k WordsCompleted [Evil Harem] + [Villainous Protagonist] + [Fake Draft] With the help of video editing, Guan He, who can’t play basketball, successfully sneaks into the NBA. For every year he stays in the NBA, his strength increases by ten percent... 110Reads6.4Score104Shelves

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    This is fine.

18. 218 篮 Basketball: The Three-Star High School Player Who Returned from America 篮球：从美国回来的三星高中生 Xiao Qin Loves Sleeping小覃爱睡觉Sports212k WordsOngoing At his family’s request, a three-star high school student from a prestigious American high school who was studying overseas returns to Longcheng to continue his education. He goes from playing in middle school to the NCAA and then the NBA. Read the story for the details. I’m a new writer, so please be patient with me. Also, a lot of the basketball moves just have cool-sounding names. I looked them up myself, like some of the streetball moves I added. They’re actually pretty ordinary moves, but I 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 铁 Lock Down Locke, Stop the Jordan Dynasty 铁锁洛克，封锁乔丹王朝 Yu Who's Being Pressured to Marry被催婚的宇Sports329k WordsOngoing The scouting report said: “Can't score. Not worth evaluating.” Michael Jordan said, “He's the toughest defender I've ever faced.” The opposing fans yelled, “Go back to China!” Locke smiled, tightened the laces on his old shoes, and stepped onto the court. He wouldn't hit back with points. Instead, he would make sure the other team couldn't score at all. In 1980, a Chinese-American kid who couldn't even hit a midrange jumper was plucked off the streets of London by a Duke coach to be a “defensive 15Reads—Score108Shelves

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    This book, starting from the NCAA, is a realistic account without a system or cheat codes, depicting the protagonist's growth and competition alongside Jordan.

20. 220 篮 Basketball: Dominating the Court Since Middle School 篮球从初中开始制霸篮坛 Barbecue-Flavored Crocodile烧烤味鳄鱼Sports286k WordsOngoing Lin Yuan is reborn. He returns to the age of fifteen and binds himself to an Invincible Basketball System, setting out on a completely different path. From the cracked concrete courts of a county middle school, to a provincial league championship, to making a name for himself on the international stage, he overwhelms every opponent with his dominant skill. The youngest MVP in CBA All-Star history, he becomes the new face of Chinese basketball, adored by fans across the country. This time, he'll 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended, you should check it out.

21. 221 三 The Three-Point God 2026 三分之神2026 The Most Devoted in Pangaoli盘高第一深情Sports331k WordsCompleted In basketball, a sport long dominated by the United States, a yellow-skinned boy from China burst onto the scene, overturning the global order of the game and leading Chinese basketball to glory. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Guarantee to become a god step by step

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