NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 593 "Technology Hero"? (Daily Chapter)
On Thursday, October 2008, 10, after the media days ended, TNT's related programs resumed, and NBA TV also announced the broadcast guests for the new season.

According to past experience, media day is all about taking photos and being interviewed, but this year is different. Many sports reporters are looking for fun, and they actually found it!
The Suns only officially announced the change of head coach in mid-September. At the media day at the end of the month, new coach Terry Porter did not receive more attention. Instead, O'Neal became the focus again.

The old Shaq has been touring everywhere during the offseason, and every week there are videos of him rapping in famous nightclubs around the world. As for the content of the songs, Kobe fans will be shocked when they hear them:
Lyrics like "He can't do anything without me" are relatively friendly, but all kinds of insults are basically just sarcasm.

When asked about this on Media Day, O'Neal still had a confused look on his face, and said sincerely in front of everyone:
"I sent an apology text message to my little brother a long time ago, but he never responded to me."

"But knowing him, it means he has forgiven me for taking liberties."

Many sports reporters were confused when they heard this. What kind of logic is this? Not responding means forgiveness?
The arrival of the new coach means a change in tactics, but the Suns have not given a definite answer. O'Neal is still the starting center, which means they are likely to start slowing down.

Some people wanted to talk about the tactical changes, but unfortunately not many people paid attention. Most reporters were provoking and provoking O'Neal:
"Shaq, Kobe thought the gold medal was more important than O'Brien. He never took off the medal on the plane back to the United States."

"It is said that the feeling of winning this championship far exceeds that of winning the award that year"

TNT reporters were very active on the media day, and took the lead in fanning the flames. O'Neal kept shaking his head and smiling, and under the gaze of everyone, he once again teased his little brother:
"I don't know why he said that. He won the championship with my help. Now my little brothers Wade and LeBron also play the same role!"

"Kobe is never the best player on the team!"

"The US team is like a bus made up of superstars, and he is still just a passenger. He will never be the driver!"

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In just two days, O'Neal's "bus theory" became popular in the NBA circle.

Some fans even made some funny pictures. The image of Kobe sitting on the back of the bus went viral on the Internet, and some people who just wanted to have fun also dragged Li You into it.

The picture of "tank driver" Li You crashing the "Lakers bus" spread faster, and the pictures of Kobe and Duncan crying kept appearing in Reddit posts
The first episode of TNT's new season was broadcast that evening. It was originally planned to promote overseas preseason games, but O'Neal suddenly made a move and the program team also adjusted the broadcast plan.

First, fans were informed that the Knicks and Hornets will hold a preseason game at the O2 Arena in the UK next Wednesday, and then the topic of the China game was discussed, but there was not much relevant content.

A joyful atmosphere soon took over the studio until the trio commented on the latest gossip.

Kenny Smith was obviously unable to hold back. The picture of Li You "destroying" the bus made many staff members laugh out loud. The old shark's description was very appropriate.

"I want to say sorry to the Lakers fans, I really like this picture created by the New York fans!"

"I respect every player, but I also want to share the joy with the fans in front of the TV."

The constantly changing pictures made Charles Barkley grin and couldn't stop. When he saw the Lakers media day interview played by the director, he immediately smiled and commented:
"The gold medal is great, but for the Dream Team, they should have won the game easily!"

"When we were in Barcelona, ​​we rarely trained. We went shopping, played cards, and showed our talents in the games. That's what superstars do."

"Kobe is the captain and has the highest salary on the team, but his performance is not the best."

"I agree with coach Phil Jackson that the Lakers haven't gotten over their soft feelings yet. They played like a bunch of softies in the finals."

"The Celtics are better than them in some aspects, Garnett is a real tough guy!"

A few days ago, at the Celtics' media day, the "Big Four" made a collective appearance. Garnett blew his beard and glared and vowed to "take revenge", and his iron-blooded temperament won unanimous praise from the commentators.

Ernie Johnson has long known that his partner is a fence-sitter. A few years ago, he mocked Garnett for "big men shouldn't shoot jump shots", but now he has started to speak well of him:
"Do you think Boston has a chance to go further? I have to say that Stephen Marbury's hard work during the offseason has paid off, and his physical condition looks very good."

Fans who didn't pay attention to the newspapers saw Marbury's bulging muscles on the TNT program at this time. He had completely gotten rid of his "bad temperament" and was completely different from when he was on the Hawks.

"It's hard to say! But Marbury's condition makes me believe in the Celtics' efforts in the offseason."

"Garnett's arrival really transformed this team."

Kenny Smith did not comment too much. He could guess that Marbury used "technology". From the released training clips, the reaction speed and confrontation ability of this out-of-date star have changed.

Boston fans called the hard-working Marbury a "hero" who fought against "evil," and many were deeply moved.

After all, Marbury works so hard even though his salary is not high, just for the championship, which shows that he has completely integrated into the Celtics' team culture.

Some careful fans also dug out comparison photos and found that the bloated bodies of Marbury and Wade looked abnormal, but these voices were quickly drowned out and most fans automatically ignored these details.

What they expect is a "superhero" who transcends the limits of the human body, not a "technological warrior", and no fan will take the initiative to break this beautiful fantasy.

Charles Barkley was also reluctant to talk about it and quickly changed the subject. There was too much material to cover in the show:

"Kenny is right, I also want to praise those players who work hard in the offseason, but some guys don't get my respect, Tracy McGrady, he is still injured!"

"I don't know why he would say 'I don't need to play any pre-season games, I don't know when I'm going to be back on the court'."

"He should apologize to the fans! After coming to Houston, he failed to live up to the fans' expectations."

The shoulder injury has recovered 80%, and now McGrady said on media day that he is still troubled by the knee injury;

Coupled with Yao Ming's foot injury, some fans started selling their tickets after the Rockets' media day ended, and many people no longer had expectations for the new season.
The trio began to introduce the situation of each team to the fans so that everyone could understand the inside story:
The Wizards became the first team to be fined in the new season. In mid-September, Arenas underwent knee surgery and refused to be interviewed on media day, and was eventually fined $9.

The team management was also stunned by this confusing operation. What made the fans even more outrageous was that Arenas did not communicate with his teammates after the surgery. Jamison and others finally complained publicly:
"We must know whether Gilbert will return to the court this season!" 6 years and 1.1 million US dollars. Although Arenas did not get the maximum salary, the contract was not cheap. Considering the bold words before signing the contract, fans who saw the news felt that they were cheated.

The Celtics are still working on the free market. Perkins underwent left shoulder surgery during the offseason and is likely to miss the opener against the Knicks.

Odom publicly stated to the media that he accepted Duncan's suggestion and was willing to serve as the team's sixth man;
The Los Angeles media unanimously praised this move, but on Media Day, Kobe did not talk too much about the sacrifice of his teammates, but took the initiative to express his wishes:
"I'm eager to meet New York again in the finals. You know, after a defeat, there is usually extra motivation!"

"I am recovering well from the surgery and we will have home-court advantage."

The trio just smiled at Kobe's bold words. Like most basketball commentators, they did not believe what Mamba said. But Duncan was too low-key, which disappointed the spectators.

Most teams are just patching up, but the Grizzlies are the only ones who are striking hard. Unlike the low-key Thunder, they continue to make offers in the free market.

Although they only got Marc Gasol back from the Spurs in the end, the fans are very satisfied with the team's attitude of actively strengthening the team. They have accumulated excellent talents!
At the end of the TNT show, Ernie Johnson suddenly announced a piece of news that surprised New York fans:
"Rajon Rondo has delayed contract negotiations. He is likely to become a restricted free agent after his rookie contract ends. Agent Bill Duffy said Rondo needs a starting commitment."

"David Lee is also seeking a trade, with San Francisco being the closest to him, but the Warriors have not officially responded."

On Friday, October 10rd, at the Greenwich Axe Capital headquarters, Li You was leisurely reading the newspaper in the office early in the morning. Before 3 o'clock, most of the seats outside were already occupied, and his family members were working hard.

As the team will fly to the UK on Sunday, they ended the training session early. The purpose of the preseason for the Knicks is to find and select the starting lineup, and attitude is more important than results.

There was a knock on the glass door of the office, and soon Wendy Rhodes, dressed in a white business suit, poked her head in. Upon hearing Li You's laughter, she immediately pushed the door open and walked in:

"Don't laugh at my clothes, Li. Do you have time? Let's talk about our recent investments."

Wendy, pretending to be angry, quickly sat down at her desk. After giving birth, she dressed more conservatively, completely different from the lively girls in the company. This was also because of her family.

While other girls pursue fashion, she dresses like a "middle-aged woman". However, her husband is about to be promoted, so Wendy can only cooperate and show the image of a "good wife and mother".

"Congratulations, Wendy. The election is over, and Chuck is the special prosecutor for the Southern District of the United States! It's a pity that we can't give you a gift."

Wearing a black shirt and black trousers, Li You put down the newspaper, stood up and poured a cup of coffee for the other party. They had known each other for almost 8 years, so Wendy was not polite, but said regretfully:
"Is Kim leaving? What a shame, she did such a great job in the Bronx over the years."

Li You shook his head. No matter how good the work performance is, it won't work if the identity is not right. Public opinion is one-sided. Obama will have to change people after winning the election. Naturally, the special prosecutor's office will also be affected:

"Have you done the evaluation? Everyone's enthusiasm for the work is higher than I thought. Maybe you are right. There is a bonus for you at Christmas."

Wendy blushed slightly and tucked her black hair behind her ear awkwardly. As the staff had been under tremendous pressure in the past two years, it was particularly important to assess their mental state.

In order to relax, Li You had proposed music and fitness early on, but Wendy, a psychologist, objected and gave her own suggestion: "Sex".

It turns out that Wendy's advice is very effective for young employees. Those silver parties really relieved stress and now they have become regular activities with various styles.
"You can take a look at the report when you have time. What I want to say is my assessment of Musk. Judging from his experience, he has always been wary of capital like ours."

"I was there on the day of the successful launch, and I think the other party is more inclined to cooperate with his former colleagues. He still lacks trust in us."

Wendy is also responsible for assessing the founder's mental state. She has helped the company avoid some risks over the years, which is why the other party can get high salaries and trust.

Li You just raised his eyebrows. On the 28th of last month, the Falcon rocket was successfully launched and Space X was a great success. Musk's persistence in his dream was rewarded and he became a "superhero in aerospace technology."

"We just need to get the say in the board of directors. Do you think he will be influenced by a woman?"

Wendy was already used to Li You's somewhat off-topic questions, and after saying that more contact and evaluation were needed, she gave her own answers.

Seeing the other party's unnatural expression, Li You just chuckled. Using beautiful girls to bring down competitors was a common method they used in the past, but now they have to keep up with the times:
"We are really optimistic about him. Now everyone is just worried that Goldman Sachs will want to squeeze us out in the future."

Large investment banks have enormous influence. Sometimes investing does not mean making a profit, and the other party can always use financial means to wash out some investors.

The two soon started talking about moving again. The company will expand next year and will have to choose a new location. Li You didn't care about it, but his family had already gotten used to Greenwich, so changing the headquarters would be a bit troublesome.

Wendy breathed a sigh of relief when she left the office and greeted everyone with a smile. However, she was far from being as relaxed as she appeared. In order to relieve stress, she even played "bondage" with her husband after returning home.

On the other side, Li You was reading a newspaper in the office again. When he saw Nacho coming in wearing a floral shirt, he immediately chuckled:
"Find a few girls to approach them, and we'll prepare in advance!"

Nacho, who had become more mature, frowned slightly. Wendy's husband was promoted, and he thought it was a good thing. However, he did not expect that Li You had already begun to guard against him:
"Will she betray the company?"

"No, she just knows too much, and I don't want to be raided by the Special Counsel's Office and the SEC in a few years! Let's go back to New Mexico in the future!"

Li You glanced at his true good brother, who understood and no longer hesitated. He was responsible for the company's security, and no one wanted to see the good days end.

On Sunday, October 10, a large number of New York reporters surrounded Rondo before boarding the plane. Since the news broke, many fans have been angry and felt that this was a betrayal.

Rondo, dressed in sportswear and carrying a small bag, heard everyone's questions and finally just raised his head and explained:

"I thank Li for his guidance, but I want to get the starting position more. I think I have the ability to lead the team to win the championship!"

"I will do my best during my rookie contract."

(End of this chapter)