In the spring of 2006, Li Zhen, a Stanford backup guard on the verge of being cut, woke up in the middle of a thunderstorm.
A voice rang out in his head: “There are too many basketball players in this world who squander the gifts Heaven gave them. As long as you work hard enough, I’ll punish the wicked and help you take their talents.”
“Any action taken to hurt you will be punished, and you’ll gain the aggressor’s talent.”
“And… if someone loves you with all their heart, you’ll improve too…”
“You’re the one truly chosen by Heaven.”
“You’ll become the God of Basketball, surpassing that old rascal.”