In 2006, Lin Yao was selected 26th overall in the second round by the Toronto Raptors, but before he could even play a single game for the Raptors, he was traded to the Knicks. With the Knicks, his situation remained precarious; limited by his physical talent, he became a benchwarmer, facing the embarrassing prospect of having no playing time. Just as Lin Yao was preparing to return to China to play basketball after his contract expired, some strange voices suddenly echoed in his mind, marking a dramatic change in his basketball career. Offense: [The opponent is about to reach for the ball; this is your best time to break through...] Defense: [The opponent is about to break through from your right side; immediately...]