Transmigrating to 2007, 100% Fusion with Atsushi Murasakibara November 14, 2007.

The NBA regular season was in full swing. In the small city of Cleveland, inside the Cavaliers' locker room, everyone looked solemn as they watched the injured Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was forced to sit out.

In the early days of the Cavaliers, Big Z was undoubtedly the backbone of the team. Without him, LeBron James wouldn't have made it to the Finals last season!

The Cavaliers' management was extremely concerned about Big Z's injury, hoping he would recover quickly and help LeBron make another run for the Finals this season.

"Damn it, Big Z is injured. We need to find someone to replace him," Larry Hughes spoke up. He had been traded to the Cavaliers from the Wizards.

During his time with the Wizards, Larry Hughes was an outstanding player, averaging 20 points per game without breaking a sweat.

At that moment, the team's superstar, LeBron James, scanned the locker room, looking at all the players.

Suddenly, LeBron's eyes landed on a familiar figure.

A tall guy from an Eastern country caught his eye. This tall guy was named Tang Long, standing at 7'1" (215 cm), weighing 231 lbs (105 kg), with a wingspan of 7'6" (228 cm).

His jumping and speed needed improvement; they weren't outstanding. His bench press, standing reach, and running reach were all average.

In other words, this player from the ancient dragon country had strong static attributes but ordinary dynamic attributes.

After all, the physique of Asians is naturally not as good as that of Black people, which is an indisputable fact.

For example, the "Little Giant" Yao Ming, who had been playing in the NBA for many years, was widely recognized for his strong static attributes, but his dynamic attributes were just average.

He wasn't fast, couldn't jump high, and his only advantage was his height—7'6" (229 cm), according to official records. It was said that Yao Ming's actual height was even taller than that.

At that moment, LeBron spoke up, "Hey! Guys, I think we shouldn't push Big Z too hard. He's injured, so let him rest. I think Tang can fill in for Big Z in the starting lineup. Let's give Tang a chance to show what he can do."

Tang Long, like Big Z, played the center position.

Due to his outstanding performance in the 2006 World Championships, he was scouted by NBA scouts and later came to the United States, becoming a bench player for the Cavaliers.

Usually, when Big Z was on the court, Tang Long didn't get much playing time. Only during garbage time would Coach Mike Brown allow Tang Long to step onto the court.

His status on the team was pitiful, equivalent to a waterboy.

As for why LeBron supported Tang Long, it was because during a team practice game, Tang Long's help defense against LeBron gave him a hard time.

Later, LeBron realized that this young man from the dragon country might have weaknesses in ball-handling and offense, but his close defense had earned LeBron's respect.

That's why, with Big Z injured and unable to play, LeBron publicly supported Tang Long, suggesting he could try playing in the starting lineup.

Upon hearing LeBron's words, no one objected.

LeBron was the team's leader, and his status on the team was even higher than Coach Mike Brown's. When he spoke, no one usually opposed him.

"Coach Brown, what do you think about this?" LeBron passed the ball to Mike Brown, who thought for a moment and agreed with LeBron's suggestion. In the upcoming game against the Wizards, Tang Long would get a chance to play.

"OK, since no one has any objections, let's start tonight's game. Big Z, rest well. We'll take down the Wizards tonight!"

After speaking, LeBron led his teammates into the MIC Center arena.

This arena was built in 1997, the same year the Washington Bullets changed their name to the Washington Wizards.

The arena could accommodate over 20,000 spectators. Tonight, the Cavaliers were the away team, and the Washington Wizards were the home team.

It wasn't until they entered the MIC Center that Tang Long snapped out of his daze.

His first thought was, "Who am I? Where am I?"

"Wasn't I just playing basketball with my friends on a street court? Why did the scene suddenly change? Is this an NBA game? Is this not NBA 2K?"

Tang Long pinched himself hard twice, feeling the pain, confirming that this wasn't a dream but reality.

Had he really traveled through time?

From 2022 to 2007.

Looking at the jersey styles of LeBron and the others, he confirmed that this was the Cavaliers during LeBron's early years.

So, he had returned to 2007 and become a member of the Cavaliers.

The previous owner of this body had the same name as him—Tang Long.

Tang Long was instantly shocked. Time travel had actually happened to him.

Feeling the towering stature of this body, Tang Long couldn't help but smile. This height, this wingspan, this build—it was perfect for playing basketball.

Playing the center position would be no problem at all.

"If time travel has really happened, I wonder if there's a system?"

As soon as Tang Long muttered this, an electronic voice sounded in his mind.

Having watched many movies and read many novels, he was very familiar with what this electronic voice meant.

The system had arrived!

Time travel didn't lie; there really was a system.

[Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Super Fusion System. System binding at 100%... Please wait for further instructions!]

Tang Long was inexplicably excited. The Super Fusion System?

What was this?

In the next second, the electronic voice sounded again.

[Congratulations, host, for receiving a beginner's gift pack. The gift pack has been placed in the system inventory. Please check it.]

Wow, it came just like that, no hesitation!

With excitement, Tang Long opened the system inventory, where a red gift pack was indeed waiting.

With a thought, he clicked to open it. A red light flashed before his eyes, and the gift pack disappeared, replaced by a dazzling dimensional card.

[Congratulations, host, for drawing a Fusion Character Card. The fusion template is Atsushi Murasakibara. Would you like to use it immediately?]

"What? Atsushi Murasakibara's Fusion Character Card?"

Tang Long was even more excited. As a fan of "Kuroko's Basketball," he knew exactly what kind of player Atsushi Murasakibara was.

You could say that Atsushi Murasakibara was synonymous with being a monster in "Kuroko's Basketball"!

His most formidable trait wasn't his ball-handling or offense but his indestructible defense!

Of course, to some extent, Atsushi Murasakibara's offense was also sharp.

But compared to his impregnable defensive iron wall, his offense paled in comparison.

Known as the man who could defend all five positions, from the three-point line to the paint, who could withstand that?

Even the league's top scorers would find it hard to score freely against Atsushi Murasakibara.

"It's settled! This time it's really settled. With Atsushi Murasakibara here, conquering the NBA will be a piece of cake!"

Tang Long immediately used Atsushi Murasakibara's Fusion Card.

On the card was a lifelike image of Atsushi Murasakibara, with his striking purple hair, sharp eyes, holding a basketball, exuding an air of arrogance.

Swish!

A purple light flashed, and Atsushi Murasakibara's Fusion Card merged with Tang Long.

[Congratulations, host, for successfully using Atsushi Murasakibara's Fusion Character Card. Please check your attribute values. We look forward to seeing you dominate the NBA!]

As the system's prompt ended, Tang Long eagerly opened his attribute panel to take a look.