I’m Tired of NBA Underdog Comeback Stories. Are There Any Where the Protagonist Is Picked First Overall from the Start and Stays Strong? NBA逆袭的看腻了，有没有开局状元选中一直很强的

1. 51 N NBA: The Dominant Center Who Ended the Small-Ball Era NBA：狂暴中锋，终结小球时代 Xian Chen Xian Qi仙尘纤琪Sports1.7M WordsOngoing [Campus Belle] [System] [Urban] [Basketball] [Multiple Heroines] Chen Xu returns to 2006 and, from the start, binds himself to the Basketball Overlord System. At 216 centimeters tall and weighing 250 jin, all he has to do is overpower his opponents on the court to keep breaking through the limits of carbon-based life. [Strength Enhancement (White), upgraded to: Lossless Kinetic-Energy Control (Gold)] [Injury Recovery (Blue), upgraded to: Transdimensional Godslayer Fortification (Gold)] [Hang-Ti 907Reads5.4Score—14d adds
2. 52 N NBA: Klay at Max Level, Kobe Begs Me Not to Have Him NBA：满级克莱，科比求我别生 Tian Yi添逸Sports1.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2007, Song Qiang signs with the Lakers and acquires the [More Children, More Blessings: Strongest Family System]! The beginner's gift pack comes with a permanent Peak Klay Thompson experience card, granting him maxed-out three-point shooting and elite 3-and-D defense! But the System's core principle is this: the more prosperous the family, the more invincible the Host! Every child he has with a goddess unlocks a new ability: Curry's ball-handling, Giannis Antetokounmpo's physique, or J 3.1kReads6.0Score26314d adds
3. 53 N NBA: The Greatest Big Three NBA：最强三巨头 AnLeeSports322k WordsCompleted [No System]+ [Reborn]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Lakers Dynasty]+ [Kobe and Yao Ming]+ [Business Genius]+ [Fast-Paced Plot] Li Lei is transmigrated and reborn, surrounded by a host of celebrity girlfriends. To repay Kobe Bryant for his kindness in Li Lei’s previous life, he helps Kobe assemble the most fearsome Big Three in the league. They clear salary-cap space to sign Yao Ming, who loses weight and becomes the first center to redefine the position. Then they bring in AI, forming the golden backc 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A new book featuring Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson; it's worth reading.

4. 54 N NBA: Back to the Rockets' Harden Era NBA：梦回火箭登 Lee LimeLee青柠Sports1.9M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Reborn] + [One Female Lead] + [Rocket Dynasty] + [Ten Thousand Words a Day] + [Plenty to Read] Build a dynasty! Kobe coaches! Harden and Paul combo, version 2.0! Harden transmigrates from 2025 back to June 10, 2018. With the NBA draft fast approaching, Harden falls out with general manager Daryl Morey despite holding the regular-season MVP title. After talking privately with Harden, the Rockets' new owner decides to fire Morey and appoint Rafael Stone as general manager. On Harden 1.2kReads7.1Score10614d adds
5. 55 N NBA: The God of Defense Shuts Down the Entire League NBA：防守之神锁死全联盟 Highly Educated Slacker高学历咸鱼Sports310k WordsOngoing [System + NBA + Suns-style run-and-gun from the start + System + one heroine + defense turned up to the max, offense is whatever] (The protagonist will never be held back, and the System will never get things backward. The System's missions are all about having fun and stirring things up, not making things difficult for the protagonist. They will have no real impact on his record or future. He won't be anyone's lapdog, including Yao Ming's. Don't wait for a stockpile of chapters: I've got plenty 510Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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   Not having a comeback is a sign of strength.

6. 56 全 All-Around Esports: Conquering the Universe Starts with the NBA 全职竞技：争霸宇宙从NBA开始 Waiting for the Wind to Rise静待风起Sports130k WordsOngoing In 2055, everyone on Earth was forcibly drawn into a competitive game. Choose a template, compete, and win to live. Lose, and you die. Lin was the ultimate player, but the System had banned his strongest option. He had no choice but to pick a golden star card: Ben Simmons. Then he discovered: This card's shooting touch depended on the month, its stamina suffered when his personal life was a mess, and it came with an innate jealousy buff against every “80-point man.” From the start, his tea —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   🏀 "Full-Time Sports: Conquering the Universe Starts with the NBA"|A dual-track narrative of offline basketball matches and online peak tournaments. The realistic gameplay and authentic confrontations are captivating, avoiding mindless stomp. Teammates and opponents are all unique, offering more than just basketball skills. 35,000 Words already updated, with consistent daily updates. A must-read for those experiencing a basketball reading slump! Please add to your favorites 🙏

7. 57 N NBA: The Hard Training System, Training to Godhood NBA：苦修系统，训练成神 Little One Who Surveys the World云览天下小Sports187k WordsCompleted [Rebirth and revenge + System-powered comeback + Face-slapping the whole internet] The wildest No. 16 pick in NBA history? He says, “I’m going to make the entire league bow down!” Yang Shuai was reborn, returning to the night he was drafted into the NBA. In his previous life, everyone called him a “bust,” and he was mocked all the way to an early end to his career. This time, armed with a hard-training System, he swore to tear off every label. On media day, he made a bold declaration to came 664Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The protagonist is a variant of Yang Hansen, and hopefully, in real life, Yang Hansen can also become an NBA superstar.

8. 58 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. 136Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend watching it!

9. 59 重 Reborn in 1996! Kobe and I Became Teammates? 重生96！我跟科比成了队友？ My Status Bar我的状态栏Sports383k WordsOngoing [Reborn in 1995: Teammates with Kobe] After a car accident, a high school student is reborn in 1995 with a System and makes his way through American high school basketball. He plans to stick close to future superstar Kobe and coast to victory, but the System insists he become the star player. Starting out as a backup point guard at a Philadelphia high school, he uses basketball IQ beyond his time and an unbeatable trash-talking mouth to dominate the NBA. Allen Iverson: “Bro, those passes are nas 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is good; it's not mindless, it's quite realistic, and it has satisfying moments. Updates are stable. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Already hooked][Sparrow's Delight is a masterpiece]

10. 60 情 The Love Saint Physician 情圣医仙 Chang'an, Peaceful Years Without Worry长安宁岁无忧Urban220k WordsCompleted A down-and-out doctor who had lost his wife and child died a miserable death. By a twist of fate, he awakened the phoenix bloodline within him and inherited the legacy of a Medicine Immortal. Reborn from the ashes, he embarked on the path of cultivating medicine and martial arts together. After taking revenge and putting his confusion behind him, he received guidance from his confidante Shen Luoyan and found the goal he would strive for all his life. From then on, he began an extraordinary life, 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A fantastic book, full of exciting moments, with a fast-paced and unconventional plot. It features a plethora of beauties from around the world, including Mei Mei, Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Yang Mi, and Britney Spears. Veterans like Iverson and McGrady also made up for their championship droughts. Highly recommended! [Smiley faces emojis]

11. 61 笑 The Reborn Path to Swordsman 笑傲重生之路 Chang'an, Peaceful Years Without Worry长安宁岁无忧Urban101k WordsCompleted Wang Xiyao, a struggling food delivery rider born in the 1980s, unexpectedly transmigrates to his high school years in a parallel world after a car accident. Relying on his memories of his past life and his understanding of the state of perfection, Wang Xiyao is determined to fulfill his vow: “Reborn in this life, I'm going to live it up!” 6Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 一 I Grew 40 Centimeters Overnight and Made It to the CBA 一夜长高40厘米打进cba King Lan Huai蓝怀王6k WordsCompleted Grew forty centimeters overnight and made it into the CBA 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is there a plot device where an NBA prodigy wins a championship single-handedly, only to be betrayed and blacklisted by the league's capital, dying in bitterness? He then travels back to the 2000s CBA, completely corrupted, transforming into a ruthless dark tyrant. He routinely dominates opponents by 60 points, reigning supreme in the league and becoming the ultimate boss of the CBA. The new generation watches him (a desperate version of Jordan) struggle to grow and transform, ultimately elevating the overall strength of the Chinese men's basketball team.

13. 63 一 Ten Years Younger Overnight: 2016 LeBron Joins the League 一夜年轻十岁，16詹空降联盟 There Are Biscuits in the Car车上有饼干Sports258k WordsCompleted LeBron James wakes up to find himself back in the prime body he had at 31. The 2026 playoffs are raging, and the Lakers are on the brink of elimination with their two core players, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, sidelined by injuries. Their opponents are the fully healthy, fired-up Houston Rockets. Just as the whole world expects the Lakers to be knocked out in the first round, the true “Chosen One” is back. In Game One, he swats away a young player’s fast break with a chase-down pin-down block, 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is pretty good, based on the current playoffs.

14. 64 重 Reborn as Leonard, I Became the Hybrid of Klay, Jordan, and Curry 重生伦纳德，我变成了卡乔丹 Born Beneath the White Moon白月中生Sports1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Yang, a blue-collar workhorse, transmigrates into the body of Leonard, an American high school student in a parallel world, after watching the Clippers lose to the Warriors in the play-in tournament. Everything is about to change, and the league is about to welcome a new Jordan. 151Reads5.5Score12014d adds

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    Kazi's enhanced version, is that good?

15. 65 重 Restoring the Glory of No. 16: I Am Yang Hansen 重铸16号荣耀，我是杨汉森 Brother Guo Is No Chef God锅哥不是厨神Sports184k WordsOngoing In my first life, I was timid and meek. The result: I injured my knee and retired on a minimum salary. Starting over, I activated the [Keep a Low Profile and Die System]! The System’s demands: show off as big as you can and take on the toughest battles! Scene 1: Facing off against a veteran foreign player who provokes him. He takes a step back, thinking of passing, when the System warns him: [Warning: retreating will reduce your knee health!] With no other choice, he raises an eyebrow, charges i 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Emperor Yang has arrived.

16. 66 无 The Infinite World's Veteran Player 无限老司机 Shao Yixiao少一笑Male-Channel Fanfiction2.6M WordsCompleted Cheng Yi was terminally ill and on the verge of death when he got a System that could take him into film and TV dramas. Once inside, he could extend his life and strengthen himself by eliminating people in the world who carried a high crime score. And so Cheng Yi began his path to becoming a powerhouse in the worlds of film and TV. Meanwhile, in the real world, a busybody appeared. But what Cheng Yi never expected was that he had somehow started edging into the entertainment industry. When his c 1.8kReads—Score13614d adds

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    The first book is complete, 2.6 Million words, focusing on the infinite universe and downplaying reality. It includes some female celebrities, but I guarantee that if you can patiently read on, the imagination will only grow wilder later on. Once skill synthesis, fusion, and absorption appear, the protagonist will become incredibly powerful—the exhilarating story of a three-headed, six-armed Nezha officially begins! The second book is also complete, 1.5 Million words, downplaying the apocalypse and focusing on the legendary world, plus some infinite universe elements. The early stages focus on legendary skills, and in the mid-to-late game, after skill levels reach ten or more, the skill effects become incredibly powerful. The third book has been updated to nearly 650,000 words. It's a new urban entertainment novel; please add it to your collection. It starts by saving Yue Yunpeng and Guo Degang, then builds up the story before launching a full-fledged attack!

17. 67 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! 2.1kReads6.3Score17214d adds
18. 68 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 1.2kReads5.8Score10314d adds
19. 69 N NBA: Reborn as a Three-and-D King NBA：重生之王牌3D User10960988用户10960988Sports658k WordsCompleted Lin Feng, an eighty-year-old man, is kicked back to 2007 by heaven itself on the night of his birthday. Being reborn as an eighteen-year-old would be one thing, but he also gets a stingy System: train to get stronger, slack off and become weak at once. In his past life, he ruled the CBA but missed out on the NBA because of an injury. Can he finally make up for that regret this time around? He’s picked by the Cavaliers with the 30th pick in the first round, and from the start he’s a benchwarmer w 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Stealing championships and honors with Curry and Klay

20. 70 特 Special Forces Soldier Goes Undercover in Northern Myanmar, I'll Die So You Can See 特种兵卧底缅北，我要死给你们看 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸8k WordsCompleted I Went Undercover in Northern Myanmar as a Special Forces Soldier. I’ll Die So You Can See. 114Reads—Score414d adds

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    This is very strong.

21. 71 N NBA: From the Start, My Double King's Power Sets the Celebrity Scene Ablaze NBA：开局双王之力女星圈炸了 Dragon Leads the Phoenix游龙引凤Sports252k WordsOngoing [System + transmigrate + incredibly satisfying + lighthearted comedy + no holding back on power + multiple heroines + satisfying everyday life] Chang Wei transmigrates to the 2007 Golden State Warriors. With the team decimated by injuries and struggling desperately on the edge of the playoffs, everything is a mess, until Chang Wei suddenly breaks out and leads the team to a rapid rise. A draft pick who was traded as a throw-in, Chang Wei can only rely on his defense to handle the dirty work. But 6Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 平 Parallel Dynasty: When Young LeBron Has a Champion's Mindset 平行王朝：当幼詹拥有巅峰心态 Ghostly Scribe幽灵笔师Sports708k WordsCompleted Two chapters a day, so read with confidence. The new book’s rating is a little low 15:00 21:00 LeBron, crowned champion in 2020, dreams of returning to the 2003 Draft Night. In an 18-year-old body, he carries the soul and skills of a 37-year-old, ready to overturn history from his rookie season onward. He will build a dynasty ahead of schedule, conquer his inner demons, and cut through every obstacle, using seven NBA championships to redefine the “Chosen One” and send the basketball world into a 41Reads6.4Score114d adds

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    Great, LeBron James got his wish, the former Slam Dunk Contest champion.

23. 73 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 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It gets better and better the more you look at it, highly recommended! [Kissing emoji]

24. 74 灌 Slam Dunk: The Most Ridiculous System in History 灌篮高手：史上最不正经系统 The Silly Cat Listening to the Waves听涛的憨猫Anime Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted A Slam Dunk fanfic + System + lighthearted comedy. No tragic angst. Every regret gets a second chance. The protagonist, Lin Feng, transmigrates into the world of Slam Dunk and gets a Basketball God support System. But why is this System so ridiculous? I'd call it the most absurd System ever! 353Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    There was no build-up followed by a climax; it was just a chaotic massacre.

25. 75 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... 110Reads6.4Score10414d adds
26. 76 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—Score10814d adds

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    This is a very good book.

27. 77 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—14d adds

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    Highly recommended, you should check it out.

28. 78 醉 The Drunken Flower Power Forward 醉花大前锋 A Passerby by Your Side路人在身旁Sports150k WordsOngoing The most complete power forward in history, the king of the New York Knicks, a second-round turnaround, the Kardashians’ most devoted ally, Kevin Durant’s close friend, the New York Miracle, the New York Dynasty. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 N NBA: A Sixty-Year-Old Veteran, Knocking James Out Cold With a Dunk from the Start NBA六旬老汉，开局扣晕詹姆斯 Forced to Face Updates from Eight Older Sisters in Turn惨遭八位姐姐轮流催更Sports88k WordsCompleted Good news: I’ve transmigrated into the NBA! Bad news: I’m already 60 years old! “...” Transmigrated to the 2010 NBA, he binds to the “Super GOAT” System. As long as he performs on the court, he can earn System rewards. Shaquille O’Neal: “My grandma and Chen Ba could team up and win a championship!” Tim Duncan: “Everyone says the Spurs’ Big Three are getting on in years but still going strong. So how come Chen Ba keeps getting younger the more he plays?” LeBron James: “The future of the NBA is mi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, come on, this is great!

30. 80 N NBA: Becoming the God of Basketball Through Romance NBA：靠恋爱成为篮球之神 A Low-Key Life低调的人生Sports636k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines]+ [Max-level powerhouse]+ [Golden finger] I conquer the NBA by flirting with girls. Liu Meng, an ordinary college sophomore, unexpectedly transmigrates to 2022 in a parallel world and takes over the body of “Liu Meng,” a sophomore at Oak High School in Eagle Country. He thought he’d have to train hard and play games to get stronger after activating the [God of Basketball System], but the System turns his life upside down: dating makes his combat power and level rise! The bette 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He started at max level, but was an undrafted player. He then recounted what happened.

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