NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 583: Unpopular Second Generation (Daily Chapter)
On Monday, July 2008, 7, the Orlando Summer League was held in the Maitland area. Although it was not open to the public, a large number of sports reporters rushed there.

Only teams, media and invited guests were allowed to watch, but the spectators were eager to watch, mainly because this was Derrick Rose's debut.

Since his bold words at the draft, Rose has received the attention he wanted, with more and more basketball critics beginning to discuss his pure strength and comparing it with Li You's rookie season data.

Unlike the rookies a few years ago, Derrick Rose plays as a core guard, and the same is true for OJ Mayo this year. They are all influenced by Li You's style of play.

Rose had a lot of rim-attacking skills in college and was very good at finishing at the rim;
Mayo is all-around. He has an excellent shooting touch and can control the ball. It is not a problem for him to give out 4 assists in a game. He is known for being able to "score anywhere on the court."

After Chris Paul and Deron Williams, the new guard is moving closer to Li You's style of play.

On the day of Rose's debut, Michael Beasley, who was highly expected to play, was ignored. Durant, who was accompanying the Thunder to participate in the summer league, comforted his good brother before the game:

"As long as you can beat that guy, I swear all the news after the game will be yours!"

The Oklahoma City Thunder players all wore white jerseys in the summer league, which was quite different from the Seattle period, and Durant felt a little uncomfortable about it.

Seeing the excitement of the rookie Westbrook, Durant gave his good brother a few words and returned to his own team. The move was faster than he expected, and the protest of Seattle fans made him sad.

During the game between the Bulls and the Heat, sports reporters at the scene kept pressing the shutter, and some people posted relevant news in real time on Twitter. Every time Rose missed a shot, there would be fans expressing disbelief.

Michael Beasley, with the support of his teammates, completely suppressed the Bulls with his personal performance. Before the end of the third quarter, the Heat had already taken a big lead over their opponents.

Beasley suppressed Rose, and Durant, who was watching the game on the sidelines, felt relieved. Wearing a gray T-shirt of the Thunder, he is now the focus of the court, but the content on his mobile phone attracts him more.

Durant logged into his secondary account and soon found the news he wanted on Facebook. The goddess' personal account posted a "family photo". In the photo, Scarlett was hugging the little guy and smiling very happily:
"A new family member!"

The photo was taken in the ward. Last night, Li You welcomed his seventh son. He announced the relevant news in the afternoon, and the comment section was full of blessings.

He then commented with his second account, and Durant was relieved to see that the goddess was in good condition and still as beautiful as ever.

He has changed almost 10 temporary girlfriends, but unfortunately he still can't find the feeling of first meeting. Typing quickly, Durant denounced the comments of brainless fans:
"Stop talking nonsense, marriage will spoil love!"

The good news is that the two are still not married, and the bad news is that they have not broken up and may continue to have children.
As the game was coming to an end, the sports reporters at the scene were all whispering about it. Michael Beasley, who was sitting on the Heat's bench, raised his head with a smug smile on his face. He dominated the game!

只出场了23分钟却砍下28分，对比罗斯的10分4助攻2失误，比斯利这次赢麻了.
The Associated Press reporter did not expect Rose to struggle so much. Although the summer league is somewhat intense, it should not be difficult to score. A combo guard should have explosive scoring ability:

"I don't think Rose is a good prospect. Today's rookies are starting to like to talk big to attract attention. I don't know where they learned this. No one did this in the past!"

As soon as the bearded white reporter finished speaking, several people from ESPN started laughing. They were obviously out of date:
"Agents know that getting attention will get more endorsements, and fans actually like these comments more. If everyone is like Tim Duncan, the ratings of this year's finals will definitely drop."

"He's far behind. Lee, born in 96, could easily get a double-double. Rose is obviously overrated. He can't even handle the summer league. You know, there are few fans at the scene!"

A TNT reporter was also there, complaining a bit, and someone soon refuted:
"It's just a normal summer league game, he just needs to get used to the intensity of the game."

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Rose, who was replaced by Thibodeau, was a little annoyed. Too much attention made him perform poorly. In fact, he wanted to play quietly, but his agent told him that he could get more contracts only by getting attention.

As a poor kid growing up in Chicago, Rose longed for US dollars. His brother paid a lot for him, and after entering the league he just wanted to make money as soon as possible.

"You are not mature enough when handling the ball. You care too much about your performance!"

"This is just a closed summer league. I want to see more of your performance than just scoring. You should know what I mean."

Thibodeau has already gotten the position of head coach. In order to take over the team as soon as possible, he simply led the team to play in the summer league himself. One of the main purposes was to observe Rose.

The head coach's words made Rose silent, but he finally nodded vigorously. Compared with the data, he should really gain the coach's trust as soon as possible:
“I’ll adjust.”

Thibodeau, who has sparse hair, showed a kind smile. He admired Rose very much. Judging from the physical fitness alone, Li You in his rookie period was not as good as the current rookie. He was confident that Rose could complete the transformation under his leadership:
"Don't doubt your talent. I have witnessed Li's growth. Your starting point is better than his rookie period. I will help you realize your talent successfully!"

Rose smiled again. Thibodeau had told him that he would develop a strict training plan to make him play like Li You, and he was looking forward to it.

At the end of the game, the score was fixed at 94:70, the Heat defeated the Bulls, and Michael Beasley blew up the No. pick!

"I could have played better! More assists, more rebounds, and I should have gotten the ball earlier in the game."

“I can’t wait for the next game.”

Beasley boasted about himself, and the winners always get preferential treatment. On the other side, Derrick Rose, who was also interviewed on the sidelines, was not as frustrated as he was a few minutes ago:
“We didn’t win the game, so I felt like I played really badly.”

"Fortunately, tomorrow is a new day, and I firmly believe that I can adjust myself."

The SuperSonics officially moved, and many reporters gathered around Durant, asking about his feelings about the move. The Thunder core showed a melancholy look:

"Personally, I don't think we'll be moving so soon, and honestly, I'm not ready for it."

“I settled in Seattle, bought a house with my mom, and moved my whole family in. Seattle is definitely my home.”

"But that's the job. I'm looking forward to playing in a new city with new fans. Russell is better than you think. I swear, the fans in Oklahoma City will love his passion!"

Westbrook, who was wearing the Thunder's white training uniform, smiled brightly when he heard his partner's words and took the initiative to express his views in front of the media:
“It’s all happened fast, but I’m so excited to be part of the Thunder family!”

"I want to win with everyone, and I've even gotten a lot of attention from fans these days, which is really cool."

Durant was indeed very satisfied with Westbrook, the defensive guard. He planned to follow Li You's team building ideas and stockpile defensive players around him, until he heard the word "leader" and frowned slightly:
“You are all here to assist me.”

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On Tuesday, July 7, many newspapers' sports sections were discussing Derrick Rose's poor debut performance. In an ESPN column, a basketball commentator soon mocked him sarcastically:

"A guy who shot less than 4% in the finals claims to be the best player in the league!"

"A rookie who hasn't played a single game in the league challenges the GOAT."

"I don't know when the NBA became like this. As long as you have a big mouth, you can get extra attention."

The Thunder also lost the opening game, but most of the news was about Durant. The big star still lives with his mother, which made many people drop their jaws.

There is no explosive news in the free market, and New York fans have focused their attention on their own training camp. In this year's summer league, there is a special player - Patrick Ewing Jr.

After being selected by the Kings with the 43rd pick in the second round, the Knicks spent money to buy Patrick Ewing Jr. It was impossible for father and son to play on the same stage, but it was still possible to take care of the son of a famous player.

Patrick Ewing Jr. is a typical second-generation basketball player. Compared with Michael Jordan's older sons, his talent is not particularly outstanding.

But his father was a Hall of Fame championship center, so little Ewing was taken care of very early on!

He changed four schools in high school. When he entered college, he was invited by Indiana University. He played for two seasons and then followed in his father's footsteps and returned to Georgetown University in 05.

At Georgetown, Ewing Jr. wore his father's No. 33 jersey. Originally, Alonzo Mourning was the last player to wear No. 33, but as the son of a good brother, he could easily get permission.

In his senior year, he won the Big East League's best sixth player. Although Ewing's ability was mediocre, he was still praised for his maturity and stability.
The Las Vegas Summer League is next week, and some New York spectators are planning to go over to take a look and confirm whether Ewing Jr. will inherit his father's number!

As for competitiveness, it has been ranked second. Everyone just wants to see Ewing play. From a certain perspective, this second-round pick is the biggest "star" in the summer league. The Knicks did not give up this free traffic. After the draft, MSG gossiped about the training camp every day.

In just over a week, they managed to create a basketball reality show feel, and the fans in front of the TV were thoroughly enjoying it!
Since Serge Ibaka will not play in the NBA next season, and Timofey Mozgov, who was selected 2th in the second round, also chose to play in Russia, this year's newcomer only has one person:
2008 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player - Mario Chalmers of Kansas.

In the Orlando rookie training camp, MOP Chalmers performed mediocrely and was overshadowed by the outstanding performance of George Hill.

On the Knicks side, Jeff Nix, who is in charge of college scouting, praised Hill highly, which also made the New York media become a mindless praiser, praising the Magnificent Seven who made a name for himself in high school.
In the draft, the Spurs quietly selected George Hill at the 20th pick, which made New York reporters so angry that they were complaining every day. After the MOP with the 30th pick was selected, he became a nobody.

Chalmers was delighted when he reported to the team and saw a large number of cameras. He thought his hard work had paid off, but he didn't expect that these people were paying attention to the "second generation of football"!
Chalmers, who thought he was not appreciated for his talent and had fallen to 30th place, became jealous in less than a week after seeing this situation.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, at the Tarrytown Training Center, a large number of New York reporters and MSG staff were in the parking lot preparing to shoot. When they saw the familiar Cadillac SUV, everyone perked up.

Little Ewing barely inherited his father's height. At 24 years old, he is definitely an older rookie. His height of 2 meters can make him a swingman on the front line. Unfortunately, his talent is average, and it is difficult for him to play as the 03th player.
Little Ewing showed his "superstar face" when he got out of the car, then lovingly closed the door, faced the camera, smiled, and politely greeted:
"Good morning, gentlemen!"

This large SUV is a gift from Li You to Ewing Jr. for his entry into the NBA. After being modified, it is not only bulletproof but also powerful and has a luxurious interior. It is said to be a second-hand car, but one cannot buy it even if one wants to.

Not long ago, Little Ewing explained to everyone the gift that "Uncle Lee" gave him, which made the audience in front of the TV scream with excitement. It turned out that Li You's car is not as simple as it seems.

Chalmers, who arrived at the training camp earlier, cursed under his breath when he saw the second-round pick surrounded by cameras. He was the protagonist in college, but now he is not as good as an older second-round pick.

"Damn it! We've been filming for so many days! What's so good about this? What's so attractive about this guy?"

Gary Neal will participate in the summer league. As a veteran who played for the Knicks for one season, he shrugged his shoulders indifferently when he saw the newbies being so jealous:

"This is New York. There is no shortage of excellent players here. The best basketball players on the planet play here!"

"The fans like him for a simple reason. He has a father who is a Hall of Fame championship center and can be called 'Uncle Lee.'"

Chalmers certainly knows this, but he is MOP, and the fantasy NBA is completely different from the reality:
"I can be called 'Uncle Lee' too!"

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Seeing Chalmers wanting to recognize his relatives, Gary Neal's eyes twitched slightly. He also felt that the current basketball environment was a bit abstract, and the focus of New York fans was always different.

Starting filming in the restaurant, everyone in the atmosphere team looked at Patrick Ewing Jr. with envy. The second generation of the ball family is so abominable!

The filming content mainly covers the players' diet, video classes and training sessions in the morning, group confrontations in the afternoon, and finally the coaching staff's selection of the best player of the day.

In the middle, there are also players forming teams. Patrick Ewing Jr. is the team leader and has been unanimously recognized by his teammates. Everyone will take the initiative to create opportunities for him.
As the head coach of the summer league, Mike Malone did not expect that the team would try such fancy moves this year, which left him stunned.

If it weren't for his acting skills, he would have almost ended up with a "poor performance" on the first day.
At the end of the day's training sessions, Patrick Ewing Jr., wearing a white Knicks training jersey, applauded Chalmers even though he didn't win the best player of the day.

"Mario performed very well! I like his performance on the defensive end. Remember, defense is the most important thing if you want to gain a foothold in the NBA."

Chalmers, who was praised by the head coach, stood in front of everyone and tried hard to control his facial expression. But when he saw Ewing Jr. leading the applause, his mood suddenly became bad again.

After the training session, Ewing returned to his seat on the sidelines, sweating profusely. He was very satisfied with his performance today. MSG will show off his stylish dunks in the evening:

"I'm starting to look forward to the summer league next week. This is where it all starts!"

“I don’t want to embarrass my father, nor do I want to disappoint Uncle Lee’s expectations of me. I want them to be proud of me.”

The camera clearly captured the determined look in Ewing Jr.'s dark face. This is the "son of a superstar" who, although he has average talent, works very hard.

Watching the MSG reporters rushing to interview, Chalmers, who was applying ice, had a distorted face due to the soreness. In the subsequent programs, there will probably not be too many shots of him. The second generation of ball has stolen his attention!

7月9号星期三，NBA联盟早早公布冻结期结束，并且确定2008~09赛季的工资帽为5868万美刀。

A luxury tax will be charged if the amount exceeds 7115 million US dollars, the middle-class exception is 558.5 million US dollars, and the team's minimum salary is 4401 million US dollars.

Philadelphia's sports media was the first to jump out and announce a good news to the fans. They reached a deal with Elton Brand last night, and the "Captain" will lead the 76ers to rise again!
Bulls fans are a little upset. The Associated Press reported that Derrick Rose has tendinitis in his right knee and will miss the rest of the summer league.

In recent years, the first two players to suffer injuries before officially entering the league were Oden and Rose, whose injuries have made the Chicago sports media worried.
After Li You returned to Manhattan from Washington, he spent this time taking care of the succubus. Fortunately, everything went well and he successfully took another step towards the "Lee Football Team".

The townhouse in Manhattan is very close to the hospital, and Melinda will go there when she has time, but Kim has to continue working. The Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office has been particularly busy recently, and there has been severe turmoil within it.

At the dining table, Jin, who was wearing a blue business suit, was drinking juice in big gulps. When he saw Li You bringing him a freshly fried egg, he rolled his eyes at him in annoyance, then started eating again.

"You look much better, dear. You need to rest properly since you are going to quit your job anyway."

"We didn't go to bed until 2 o'clock yesterday!"

Jin, who had a ponytail, raised her head and interrupted Li You. Seeing the ambiguous look, her face flushed slightly. Sometimes it was difficult for her to control her body.

"Want me to go with you to St. Michaels? I don't like Cheney's family gatherings, and the Secretary of State doesn't like you."

In recent years, there has been a "family gathering" almost every year. Since Cheney's health has been deteriorating and he was attacked again last year, the eldest daughter has begun to serve as the initiator. Kim went once and had a bad impression of her.

Li You took off his apron and walked behind Jin, helped him tidy up his blonde hair, and then whispered:
"Now they need our help. They are afraid that Cheney's heart won't last for a few more years, and they are afraid that they will lose their power. Senator, she has no chance."

"I can help you get a chance to speak at the Elephant Party Conference, so that everyone can have a deeper impression of you!"

After Ax Capital made huge profits, some people started to send money. The company took 8 years to complete the transformation. Li You was very satisfied with this and successfully outlasted the old man who helped them.

As time goes by, young people like Li You will probably become richer and richer, while the other party's influence will begin to decline. Time is on their side.

"The governor?"

Li You did not answer this question, but kissed the somewhat confused blonde girl, and imagined the future:

"If necessary, we have to get married. Don't voters like happy families? We have to have another girl, and the whole family will canvass for you together."

Milinda, wearing only her underwear, squeezed to the dining table and laughed immediately after hearing what Li You said:
"What if everyone likes independent women? You still want a divorce? What a jerk, which sect can take more? Honey, you should make a donation in advance."

Seeing the blonde girl putting her chest on the dining table and talking more and more outrageously, Jin rolled his eyes at the two of them, hurriedly finished his breakfast, then picked up his suit and tried to get up and leave.

After being hugged by Li You, she took the initiative to kiss him. Looking at his slender back, Milinda couldn't help but sigh:

"Kim's butt is getting bigger and bigger!"

Li You prepared to make two more breakfasts. After turning on the TV, the Good Morning America program happened to be broadcasting news about the American men's basketball team:
"The hardest-working players are out. Kobe Bryant, who postponed his surgery after the Finals loss, arrived in Las Vegas yesterday. He was the first draftee to arrive at training camp."

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Kobe, who got up early and went to the University of Las Vegas, was also enjoying the attention of the sports media. When he arrived at the training hall, he did not answer those boring questions, but faced the camera and said firmly:

"If anyone doesn't want to train hard, then don't join the national team!"

"We have been humiliated in the past few years. Now my only goal is the gold medal!"

(End of this chapter)