Chapter 76: Roaring Big Ben – The Lakers Boxing Team Is Online!

The Rose Garden exploded into chaos.

This was supposed to be Rasheed Wallace's moment.

Instead, Big Ben Wallace delivered a punch that flipped the entire situation on its head.

Iverson was the first to rush in, pulling Big Ben back.

Meanwhile, the Blazers players swarmed toward Rasheed Wallace, intending to stand up for their fallen teammate.

But before they could reach Big Ben, Alex Mo stepped in front of them like a wall.

His icy glare and towering presence made the Blazers hesitate.

Sabonis rushed in, but Elden Campbell intercepted him with a firm push before he could escalate the situation.

Even the fans could tell—the Lakers had the upper hand in this confrontation. Letting Sabonis reach Big Ben could have sent everything spiraling out of control.

But Sabonis wasn't there to fight—he was there to check on Rasheed Wallace.

He waved his hands frantically toward the medical staff. "Is he okay?!"

Playing Dead or Knocked Out?

Rasheed Wallace lay motionless on the court. Was he unconscious or just pretending?

No one knew, and frankly, no one seemed to care.

Big Ben wasn't done. Even as Iverson pulled him back, he kept yelling at Rasheed:

"You're weak, Rasheed! You're no match for Alex!

"Stand up if you're a man! What kind of coward throws cheap shots and then pretends to be hurt?"

Big Ben's voice echoed through the arena, his saliva spraying everywhere—even hitting Iverson's face.

A Tactical Retreat

The referees finally stepped in, blowing their whistles to break up the scuffle.

Thanks to Alex Mo's intimidating presence, the Blazers hesitated long enough for Iverson to drag Big Ben away.

Sabonis pointed repeatedly at Rasheed Wallace, clearly frustrated. He wasn't trying to fight—he just wanted someone to help his teammate.

But Rasheed wasn't seriously injured.

He was... playing dead.

In truth, Rasheed was no coward. He was known for his toughness and infamous trash talk. But after Alex Mo's brutal elbow and Big Ben's knockout punch, he made a strategic decision:

Play dead and avoid further damage.

"Better to fake it," Rasheed thought. "If I stand up now, they'll hit me again, and next time, it won't be an act."

The Referees' Decision

After reviewing the footage, the referees handed out their verdict:

Rasheed Wallace received a defensive foul, putting Alex Mo on the line for two free throws.Big Ben Wallace was hit with a flagrant foul and ejected from the game.The Blazers were awarded two free throws, balancing the score.The rest of the players received verbal warnings.

Big Ben was surprisingly pleased with the outcome.

As he walked toward the locker room, he peeled off his jersey, revealing his muscular frame. Turning toward the Blazers' bench, he gestured:

"Anyone else want to go? I'll be waiting."

Coach Del Harris Loses It

"Ben! Get to the locker room—NOW!"

Del Harris was livid. Big Ben had just debuted, and after only a few minutes of impressive defense... he got ejected.

But deep down, Del Harris couldn't be too mad.

"Honestly... Big Ben did the right thing," he thought.

Rasheed Wallace had gone after Alex Mo, the team's leader and franchise cornerstone.

Standing up for your teammate was the right move.

The only thing Del regretted was that Big Ben didn't get a chance to throw a few more punches before Rasheed played dead.

Meanwhile, in the Blazers' Locker Room...

PJ Carlesimo stood over Rasheed Wallace. "Are you okay to keep playing?"

Rasheed groaned dramatically, clutching his side. "I'm fine, Coach... let me get back out there."

Carlesimo shook his head. "No way. Head to the locker room and get checked out. We're too far behind now anyway."

Sabonis helped Rasheed to his feet, and the two disappeared into the tunnel.

Lakers Locker Room: A New Legend is Born

In the Lakers locker room, Big Ben was waiting when Alex Mo walked in.

"Mo! You saw what happened, right? That guy had it coming!" Big Ben laughed, throwing a punch into the air. "No one messes with you!"

Alex smiled. "Actually... I hit him with an elbow before you threw that punch."

Big Ben's eyes widened. "You what?! You should've told me! I wouldn't have bothered!"

Team Spirit at an All-Time High

Iverson joined in, laughing. "Mo, next time, let the rest of us handle it. Look at these guys—Kenny, Dell, Brian—they've been waiting for a fight all season!"

Kenny Smith cracked his knuckles. "Damn right! Give us a chance next time!"

The Lakers locker room turned into a post-game fight recap, with players reenacting the scene and cracking jokes.

Del Harris watched from the doorway, shaking his head. "In the '90s, having a few boxers on the team isn't the worst thing."

Conclusion: Roaring Tianzun

Big Ben's punch instantly became legendary.

Chinese fans watching the game live gave him a new nickname: "Roaring Tianzun"—the Roaring God of War.

In the U.S., fans labeled him "One Punch Ben".

Even Kevin Garnett, watching from Minnesota, was speechless.

"They're actually fighting?" KG muttered. "Coach, this guy's gonna be suspended for five games, right?"

Coach Saunders nodded, but his focus was elsewhere. "Kevin, forget Ben. Did you see what Alex Mo did today? That's who you need to worry about."

Garnett gulped. "Yeah... maybe it's not so bad if Ben gets suspended. At least I won't have to face him."