Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog-Chapter 334: The Awarding Ceremony

The atmosphere in the gym was filled with energy as all the teams gathered for the awarding ceremony.

There was still a sense of disappointment in the court, especially from the supporters whose favorite teams lost. However, the mood was more lighthearted than before, even humorous.

As the players made their way to the court, many people looked forward to the arrival of a particular player.

"Do you think Kai’s good now?" Bao asked.

Alen nodded without any hesitation. "A hundred percent," he said. "I think he’d be the last person to survive in our school if ever we have an apocalypse."

Dylan chuckled. "Well, you guys are right about that. He’s walking with a huge smile right now."

Indeed, Kai made his way to the court with a smile, still amazed by the discovery of his new skill.

"See!" Sir Dao exclaimed to his daughter. "There was nothing to worry about. He looks perfectly fine."

Suzy opened her mouth to respond but didn’t speak in the end.

She knew that he was going to be fine.

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She just wanted to be the first one to notice it.

After the players settled their lines, Mark took center stage with a microphone in hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and future basketball stars! Welcome to the grand awarding of our tournament! I know you’ve all been waiting for this moment—well, except for those of you who got knocked out early," he teased, earning a few good-natured groans from the audience. "But hey, you gave it your all, and that’s what counts!"

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The crowd chuckled, their spirits lifted by Mark’s lighthearted tone. Even the chairman of the high school basketball committee of Jilin City, Mr. Hei, couldn’t help but crack a smile as he stood beside Mark, ready to hand out the awards.

Mark continued, "Let’s start by giving a big round of applause to all the teams who participated this year. Without you guys, we wouldn’t have had such an epic tournament!"

The crowd clapped and cheered, showing their respect and admiration for all of the teams.

Then, one by one, the teams who didn’t make it to the podium were called up.

"In fourth place, we have the Xing Stars!" Mark exclaimed.

As they made their way to the stage, Coach Yixing’s face couldn’t hide his disappointment. Another year, another missed opportunity to finish in the top three. But his boys held their heads high, knowing they had fought hard.

He saw Kai from his peripheral vision, so he turned his head to the side. Seeing the kid just upset him further!

"Let’s hear it for the Xing Stars, everyone!" Mark cheered, and the audience responded with a warm round of applause. Coach Yixing gave a tight smile, accepting the certificate with a respectful nod.

The Alligators weren’t any better. They had the honor of being the first team eliminated from the tournament.

Mark couldn’t resist poking a little fun. "And now, let’s welcome the Alligators! First to go, but definitely not forgotten!" The crowd laughed, and the Alligators took it in stride, managing to laugh along as they accepted their award.

Qiang clicked his tongue as he took the certificate of participation.

"Next year," he muttered. "I’ll make sure to beat the Dogs next year."

Then came the third-place team, the Feng Foxes. They walked up to the stage with looks of dejection. Chunlei shook his head as he looked at his teammates.

"And they said they already accepted it," he muttered.

For a team used to making it to the championships, third place was a tough pill to swallow.

Mark tried to lift their spirits. "Come on, Foxes! Third place isn’t too shabby! You’re still walking away with a trophy, and that’s something to be proud of!"

The crowd gave them a hearty round of applause, but the Foxes’ faces didn’t lighten up much. They accepted their trophy with a polite bow, but it was clear they were already thinking about next year.

Finally, it was time for the moment everyone had been waiting for. Mark’s smile widened as he prepared to announce the second-place team—the Shizi Dogs.

"And now, let’s give it up for the team that made history today! The Shizi Dogs!"

The gym erupted into thunderous cheers, louder than it had been all day. The Shizi Dogs looked around in amazement, their eyes wide as they took in the overwhelming support.

It was surreal.

Almost every team was cheering for them, and it wasn’t just polite applause—it was genuine admiration and respect.

As the boys made their way to the stage, they were congratulated by players from other teams, who patted them on the back and offered words of encouragement.

Even the Foxes, who had just accepted their third-place trophy with downcast expressions, clapped for the Dogs with genuine respect.

"You guys deserve it," Zedong said, clapping Yuze on the back.

"Great job this year, man," Yiming said to Kun.

Qiang narrowed his eyes at Kai.

Meanwhile, Chunlei just threw him his signature smirk.

The Shizi Dogs, the underdogs, were now walking up to the podium, their heads held high.

When they finally reached the stage, Mark handed the trophy to Yuze, who was fighting back tears for the second time that day.

The claps of respect grew louder.

Yuze’s hands trembled as he took the trophy. He turned to face his teammates, who were all watching him with expectant eyes.

Slowly, he lifted the trophy high into the air, and the gym exploded into cheers once again.

For that moment, time seemed to stand still. The roar of the crowd, the flashes of cameras, and the beaming faces of his teammates—all of it consumed Yuze.

Tears welled up in his eyes, but this time, he let them fall.

Coach Guanyu quickly looked away, feeling a strange pang inside his chest.

They had earned this. They had fought with everything they had, and even though they hadn’t won the championship, they had won something far more important: respect.

As the crowd continued to cheer, the Shizi Dogs huddled together, holding the trophy altogether.

It was a moment they would never forget—a moment that marked the beginning of something extraordinary.