NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 570 "The best players are out!" (Daily Chapter)
On June 2008, 6, Children's Day, a Sunday, which should have been a time for family joy, the Lakers players were still active on the training ground.

As the finals approached, a large number of sports reporters flew to Los Angeles to dig up information about the Lakers. As the broadcaster, ABC would naturally not miss the annual chicken soup segment.

The NBA league is sometimes very realistic. If you play hard for the last-ranked team, no one will pay attention to you, and few people will praise your "work attitude."

Some extreme fans will even belittle the core players of the team. No matter how much effort you put in for the team, as long as you are last, you will eventually have to take the blame.

Every player who can enter the NBA is a "genius" in his or her growth story, but once on this stage, "genius" begins to become cheap and people only care about winning or losing.

Ariza was selected in the second round but did not get a contract. He wandered around the Development League. After he made some achievements, he was selected by the Magic, but there was still no guarantee at that time.

Just like an ordinary second-round pick who struggles for a few years and finally has to leave the NBA, Ariza was actually prepared, but the Lakers' trade changed everything.

Since arriving in Los Angeles, Ariza has received far more attention than ever before. Reporters here chase him and fans here shout his name.

If he performed well in the game, he would even have the opportunity to attend a press conference after the game. Coupled with those enthusiastic and brainless girls, Ariza even felt like he was in heaven!

Every year's NBA Finals has a lot of pre-game packaging. The grassroots players work hard to enter the league and finally stand on the supreme stage like the NBA Finals. This is a living inspirational story.

Perhaps he never thought that one day he would become the "protagonist". After the morning training session, Ariza burst into tears in front of the camera during an interview.

When the other party talked about his struggles in the Development League, Ariza had trouble controlling his emotions and tears kept flowing down. It was so hard for him!
"We all know that you didn't seem to be trusted when you were in the Magic, but after coming to the Lakers, you quickly got the starting position."

“Can you talk about these changes?”

The background cloth was the same as last year, still black. In fact, the entire interview process was very simple, but when Ariza thought that basketball fans all over the world would pay attention to the finals, it was difficult for him to control his emotions:

"Yes, when I was in the Development League, what I wanted most was to return to the NBA. I succeeded, but failed again."

"I respect the Magic, they saved my career, but in the end it was the Lakers' team culture that gave me a new lease of life. It's completely different from Orlando."

"Playing for the Magic, people don't want to win. In my opinion, many Eastern Conference teams have this problem. It's hard for me to describe that feeling."

"But the Lakers are different. Kobe is always pursuing victory, both on and off the court. When Tim Duncan joined the team, we completed the transformation."

"When your teammate is the MVP, it's hard not to aspire to achieve greater success because we know that the team has the quality to do so."

Wearing a gray training jersey, Ariza talked freely in front of the camera. As a "wanderer", he likes to talk about the team culture and has many feelings.

However, the interviewer was not interested in these questions. After getting the answer he wanted, he immediately asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"In your opinion, the Eastern Conference teams seem to lack the desire to win. Is this related to Lee? We all know that he has only missed one finals since entering the league."

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Ariza was a little confused. He was just a minor character and a minor player in the Magic team. At most, he listened to his teammates' complaints. After giving an uncertain answer, the reporter in front of him seemed even more excited:
"Are the Lakers ready to get basketball back on the right track? Do you have the confidence to end New York's dominance?"

Before they knew it, the topic came up, and Ariza gritted his teeth and gave a positive answer. The interview was for fans all over the world, and he couldn't be a wimp at this time.

With some chicken soup for the soul and bold words, the staff successfully obtained the desired content, and then signaled Ariza that he could go back, and also guaranteed that they would release the interview content in its entirety.

ABC and ESPN have different strategies for different players. For families, the whole family will appear on camera. In the afternoon, Tim Duncan and his family all sat in front of the camera.

Amy put on beautiful makeup, held her daughter in her arms, and happily shared the changes that her family had experienced since coming to Los Angeles.

Unlike San Antonio, the fans here pay more attention to them, and pay attention to them in all aspects, not only basketball, but also private life, and even political stance will be discussed.

"We had lived in San Antonio for a long time and it was very unsettling to leave. No one likes to adapt to an unfamiliar environment."

"But Mr. Buss and his family gave us a lot of help, the fans in Los Angeles were great, we quickly integrated into the new community, and the kids also loved the weather here."

"Personally, I like Los Angeles very much. At least my husband doesn't have to fly away from home continuously, and he can spend more time with the children."

The livestock association requisitions the Spurs' home court for exhibition activities every year, which results in Duncan spending nearly half a month on the plane every season.

In fact, this is not a problem for a superstar. After all, you have to pay to make so much money. But when Amy mentioned this, she started to cry, as if they had been suffering in the past.

"Logging is very important", this is the consensus of the society. When the little girl saw her mother crying, she also showed herself in front of the camera:
"I love Los Angeles, and I'm going to win the championship."

Although the mother and daughter did not directly complain about life in San Antonio, the information revealed in their words made Duncan feel uncomfortable. In fact, he still liked the past days.

He has good friends on the Spurs. Maybe the sports journalists there don't have much influence, but the fans are very loyal. The poor results are only because the management doesn't spend money.

The pace of life in Los Angeles made him feel uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because of Hollywood, where life was full of "freedom". The extra attention sometimes bothered Duncan.

"Tim, this will be your fifth finals in your career, and your opponent is still Lee!"

"Do you feel differently facing the Knicks again? Kobe has had success, and this time you have a championship guard by your side."

Speaking of Kobe, Duncan sighed in his heart. As the finals approached, his new partner became more and more "crazy". The staff couldn't stop him and he practiced like crazy every day with injuries.

During training, if someone is not paying attention, Kobe will attack them, which makes everyone nervous and seriously affects the atmosphere in the locker room.

"No team in the league wants to face the defending champion in the finals. For me, there is pressure and motivation."

"I know my opponents very well. Basketball is no longer dominated by big men. Lee changed the sport, but I believe Kobe can respond."

"Maybe our coordination is still a little bit rusty, but in the finals, response is more important, and now the team is ready."

Duncan in front of the camera was also speaking well of Kobe. After joining the team, he discovered some problems, but as an MVP, he is now more eager for the championship.

Phil Jackson also hinted to him that Kobe sometimes would not pass the ball. Duncan was prepared for this. As long as he could win, he didn't mind being a "green leaf".

As the interview continued, Duncan's humble attitude made Amy feel a little dissatisfied. Just like when she was a cheerleader in college, she liked to be the center of attention.

"You should show your core position. You are the MVP. There is no need to please others!"

After the interview, Amy's whispered complaints surprised Duncan a little, as she had never shown such an attitude before.

"I need a champion!"

Duncan hugged his increasingly exquisite wife and gave a simple response without further explanation. There was only so much ball possession, and someone had to make some sacrifices.

As a championship guard, Kobe naturally has to dig deep during the interview, and "logging tires" becomes a key part. Everyone knows what Vanessa has been through, and the questions are sometimes not very friendly.

Fortunately, after years of settling down, Vanessa has also become accustomed to the difficulties of these reporters. She hugged her eldest daughter and kept saying good things to her husband in front of the camera:

"Basketball is his life! I might have complained in the past, but now I am just proud!"

"I know how hard my husband worked to get back to the Finals and how much he dedicated his time to basketball."

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According to Vanessa, Kobe would get up at 4:30 in the morning to practice, spend the entire day in the training hall, and even continue watching videos when he got home. Apart from taking care of his daughter, the rest of his time was spent on basketball.

Under the deliberate sensationalism of the reporter, Kobe thought of his experiences over the years, and his eyes became red after hearing his wife's support. He made it through!

"Kobe, as a championship guard, returning to the finals, how do you think you will perform?"

"I'm not interested in talking about personal performance, I will only lead the Lakers to lift the trophy again! I have wasted a lot of time, and now I just want to take back everything that belongs to me."

Perhaps remembering the internal struggles of the past few years, Kobe added with a serious expression after saying this:

"I know you don't like me. Now many people only look at the form, but I will not compromise for the data. Soon you will realize who is the best player in the league!"

"I'm sorry that I haven't been able to take care of my family fully over the years, but I have no regrets. God has responded!" If Kobe would have hysterically objected to reporters' questions in previous years, after years of settling down, he can now deal with it calmly.

"You think Lee isn't the best player in the league?"

Hearing the other party's joking question, Kobe still didn't say anything polite, nor did he look at Vanessa who was winking at him. He responded calmly:
"Yes, he has more titles, he has set many records, but that doesn't mean he is the best."

"I work harder than him! I never regard basketball as a job because I love this sport so much!"

"I put all my energy into basketball, and I continue to hone my skills every day. I can confirm that no one in the league can compare to me."

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The ABC staff were all stunned. "The harder you work, the better." This is Kobe's point of view. In some ways, Kobe is indeed better than Li You. After all, the GOAT is not the "King of Roll."

When the interviews were all over, Vanessa sighed secretly. She felt that her husband should see a psychiatrist. At certain moments, Kobe was extremely paranoid.

"Sorry, I might have to go back late these days. You know, Phil and the others have been watching the video, and I have to participate."

The Lakers will have to fly to New York on the 3rd. Kobe has been training these days. Vanessa looked at her husband's stubborn expression and finally said nothing. She pulled her daughter and whispered:

"You have to follow the instructions of the team doctor"

Kobe did not give a clear response. Now he just wants to defeat his "arch-enemy" and lead the US team to win another gold medal in the Olympics with the glory of the championship. This will be the peak moment of his career.

The Lakers' atmosphere team also got the opportunity to be interviewed. For the newbies, they have great expectations for the finals!

The Knicks naturally had to take a holiday on Children's Day. Li You was no longer interested in the packaging of the finals, and he spent the entire day taking his kids out for a walk at Peninsula Manor.

The elderly dog ​​Happy also had a lot of fun today and returned to his room early to fall into a deep sleep.

Scarlett, who was about to give birth, also went to bed early. The succubus went to bed early and got up early under the care of her little follower. In the old house, only Li You and a few others were still exercising on the third floor.

Li You never relaxed his requirements on himself. Ivana's increasingly fair skin was the best proof of this. The young girl had completely gotten rid of her youthful temperament, and her figure became more and more plump.

Nearing midnight, the fierce confrontation temporarily ended. Ivana, who had been shaking all the time, also trembled repeatedly on Li You. The feeling of fullness appeared again, and she even cried out:
"Oh"

Milinda and Jin stood up naked. They left the bed to rehydrate. Seeing Li You walk to the sofa with the girl in his arms, they immediately joked:
"If those fans knew the truth, they might boycott your signature shoes further. Someone has been against you."

Jay-Z and his black brothers never gave up, and Hook was helpless about this. The conflict between the two was basically unreconcilable.

Melinda always has some evil tastes at times. After saying this, she came close to Li You and started playing with those huge white breasts together. Finally, she didn't forget to give him a sip of juice.

The exchange between the three made Jin blush a little. When the noise completely stopped, he saw Li You standing up and quickly changed the subject:

“Revenues are likely to decline in the second quarter.”

He was kissed halfway through his words. Feeling the cool and smooth touch in his arms, Li You chuckled, hugged Jin back to the sofa, and talked about this matter casually:
"No one can make money all the time, and losses will only bother Matt and others."

This season's North American revenue failed to meet expectations, and his personal data in the playoffs dropped a little. There were voices of opposition on Hook's side, and some people inside the company suggested giving Kobe more resources.

In fact, part of the reason for the decline in sales is that the new generation of signature shoes is a bit expensive. Perhaps because of the sluggish economy, sales of outdoor basketball shoes have skyrocketed, but overall profits have declined.

Everyone is happy when making money, but everyone is unhappy when making less money. Unfortunately, empty talk cannot change the market. If you want to see a personal performance, you have to discuss it with Li You.

Melinda hugged Ivana, who was completely in a trance, and moaned lazily. She didn't care about the current small problem. She leaned in Li You's arms and whispered:

"Going to visit Dick Cheney? Bobby got word from the hospital that if they can't find a matching heart, he might not have much time left."

Hospitalized again due to heart problems, it may not be long before Vice President Dick Cheney's power is completely taken away by death.

It is difficult for his eldest daughter to inherit much of the political legacy because his second daughter has publicly stated that she likes women, and Cheney personally has expressed support for his daughter.

At its suggestion, Ax Capital helped Halliburton package and sell its subsidiaries, thus getting rid of some litigation troubles.

The relationship between the two sides is still relatively stable at present, but if the person is gone, some of the congressmen will most likely change their positions. When people are gone, no one will remember the old friendship, and the relationship network of many years will be broken.

"The average athlete wouldn't get involved in trouble, and the old guy is sure to find the heart."

Li You even emphasized the word "heart". Jin quickly realized that the United States is so big that there must be someone who can be a perfect match. If Curry doesn't have it, there are still some living people who have it:

"I plan to invite Mary and her 'husband', who are not involved in politics, and this will also show our attitude."

"Fox's programs are not safe either. Investors don't want to see Bobby arguing with those economic experts on TV."

Many people believe that Cheney is about to return to the arms of God. After the documentary was released last year, some people began to distance themselves from him. Li You has no intention of running away. As long as he is still there, the transaction can continue.

Melinda blinked her big eyes at this decision, turned her head and kissed Li You. God always favors them, and they have not made any mistakes in key choices so far.

It is not easy to get those profits from Wall Street. If the contract is lost or the person in charge runs away, there are many ways to default on the debt.

Having profits doesn’t mean that life will be better in the future. Everyone is losing money, so why are you making money?
As the three of them whispered, Ivana, who had been lying in Milinda's arms, finally came back to her senses. The continuous confrontation made her still flushed all over, with her blonde hair disheveled. When she stood up, her face became even redder:
"Honey, I'm not here today"

Milinda made way for him, and traced her fingers across his chest and abdomen, feeling his trembling body, and whispered again:
"What does it matter? Everyone wants a girl!"

When Ivana sat on his arms again, a new round of competition began again. Li You, who was honing his ball control skills, put his recent troubles behind him.

Although he said that the income didn't matter, he still felt a little heartbroken when he thought about the loss of his green dollars. Li You held the bulge in his mouth and began to increase the intensity of the confrontation with a sweet laugh:
“More resources?”

On Tuesday, June 6, the Lakers boarded a plane under the attention of sports reporters. They were about to fly to New York, and the finals would officially begin the day after tomorrow.

ABC and ESPN believe that the matchup between Los Angeles and New York will bring the NBA "back to the top" and completely improve the problem of declining ratings.

Of course, some people are not optimistic about this year's finals. Sports reporters in Boston insist that the game will be one-sided. Although they lost, the "Big Four" are definitely stronger than the "duo" in terms of pure strength.

In Game 4, the Celtics only scored 75 points, which made Boston fans and sports reporters collectively break down and have been saying "IF" every day recently.

The Hawks, who played the "Big Four" to a Game 7 in the first round, have also been joining in the fun these days. Josh Smith and Zaza Pachulia even blasted the Celtics in front of the media:

"If it weren't for those controversial decisions, we would have eliminated them!"

As for the Cleveland sports media, they directly called the "Big Four" "shameless thieves." Faced with these remarks, none of the parties involved responded.

There was too much fun, and some column writers in New York newspapers also made up all kinds of news, slamming Boston and mocking the Lakers.

In the afternoon, the Knicks completed their training as planned, but in the evening MSG broke the news, which once again sparked heated discussions:

"Lee will not be participating in the Olympics and will focus on recovery and family during the offseason."

The US men's basketball team has already sent out invitations, and training will begin in Las Vegas in mid-July. Among the Knicks, Chandler and Prince have already confirmed that they will participate in the Olympics.

James Dolan personally confirmed the news and bluntly stated in front of his own media that "health and logging are the most important."

That night, when Kobe proudly announced through his agency that he would lead the national team, the related news once again set off ESPN's comment section.

The major sports media had mixed reactions to Kobe's "leadership," but Los Angeles sports reporters were extremely excited. The next morning, the Los Angeles Times took the lead in fanning the flames, with the front page becoming:

"The best players are out!"

(End of this chapter)