NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 633 The Attribute of Limits (Daily Chapter)

On the evening of April 2009, 4, Game 30 between the Hornets and the Mavericks staged an "awkward drama."

The Hornets failed to make a comeback after returning to their home court and were trailing by 30 points after three quarters.

As the broadcaster, ESPN frequently focused the camera on Chris Paul on the bench. The latter could only smile awkwardly. It was really embarrassing to lose like this at home.

But the nightmare had just begun. The Mavericks, with their substitute lineup led by Jason Terry, launched another fierce attack. Seeing the score gap getting bigger and bigger, the New Orleans fans at the scene were dumbfounded.

As the game was about to end, the Hornets bench became increasingly silent, and head coach Byron Scott also showed an awkward smile. Everyone could only wait quietly for the game to end.

"shush"

Amid the boos that resounded throughout the arena, the final score was 123:65. Although it was not as good as the record set by the Pistons, the 58-point difference still ranked among the top 10 in playoff history.

Chris Paul, who had already put on his training suit, had no smile on his face and looked very embarrassed during the interview:
"It's a pity that we couldn't drag the series into a seventh game. I want to say sorry to the fans. This is not the true level of the team."

“Bless the Mavericks and hope they can achieve better results.”

Some of the fans at the scene had already left early, but the boos from more than 1 people still made the Hornets players unable to raise their heads. Varejao, who walked to the bench, looked very frustrated. He really lost tonight!
On the other hand, Nowitzki rarely smiled. He did not receive much attention this season. When he performed well, not many people discussed him, but when he performed poorly, he was called a "softie".

After being suppressed for a whole season, the team now won the game successfully and entered the semi-finals again. The German hugged every teammate with a smile. No matter what the outside world said, he did not give up chasing the championship.

The noisy arena did not affect the mood of the Mavericks. Nowitzki, who clocked out in the third quarter, was still very humble in the interview. When talking about the next round opponent, the Lakers, he praised them more:

"Facing a 67-win team, this is a huge test for us. I know how difficult it is to get 60 wins!"

"Jose and Michael have sacrificed so much for the team and they have been incredible. I'm so proud of my teammates."

Jose Barea, who has entered a stable rotation, teamed up with Michael Finley to bring championship experience to the Mavericks. Nowitzki did not object to this, but welcomed it instead.

On the contrary, old Kidd was a little unhappy. The team did not seem generous enough in renewing his contract, but he wanted to stay here. After all, there was a real chance to reach the finals in the Western Conference!
Barea, who led the atmosphere group to create a tragedy in the final quarter, was pushed and shoved by his laughing teammates. The little guy had a smile on his face. He came off the bench and scored 16 points. He played an important role.

The boos in the arena did not affect everyone's good mood. When Barea came to the reporters and talked about tonight's record, he showed an "I've seen big scenes" look:

"58 points, I don't care about that. You know, compared to the first round of the playoffs, I think the record of the biggest point difference in the finals is something more worth remembering!"

"That represents absolute dominance. Playing alongside Lee is my most valuable experience. I have learned a lot in New York and gained more experience on how to lead a team."

"Michael also performed well! We are glad that we can bring our championship experience here. Now we just want to focus on the next round."

With sweat still dripping from his forehead, Barea looked serious after saying this. He is already the second point guard in the team, and leading the team is not nonsense!

Both the Hornets and the Mavericks have championship experience, but Kurt Thomas has declined significantly this year, which led to the team's defeat in the crucial game.

When attending the press conference after the game, Paul and David West were still a little embarrassed. 58 points was really too much. If it weren't for Iverson's help in the previous two days, they would definitely become a joke.

When the Yahoo Sports reporter asked the question, both people on the stage breathed a sigh of relief, saying that the "second place" was not worth discussing:

"Pau, can we talk about the inheritance of the No. 3 jersey? Wade believes that all players wearing the No. 3 jersey should pay tribute to Iverson. What do you think about this?"

In the decisive battle, David Lee and Wade broke out again, and the Heat defeated the Hawks hard away from home.

After the game ended last night, die-hard fan Wade sent his blessings to his idol, and also talked about how he chose No. 3 because of Iverson. Finally, he called on all players wearing No. 3 jerseys to speak out.

Some people responded to this proposal, while others expressed disdain. After all, Iverson did not win many important honors throughout his career, and people did not recognize that the son of Philadelphia could represent No. 3.

"Inheritance? No, I would rather choose No. 1, but I know it's hard for me to reach Lee's level, so I finally chose No. 3."

"I respect Iverson, but he doesn't represent No. 3. It's a pity to see him leave."

"I hope I can make the No. 3 jersey even greater in the future. I'd like to say sorry to the fans again. Our performance tonight was really bad."

Chris Paul looked serious and responded to the word "inheritance" crisply and clearly, and once again proved that he is a loyal "Lee fan".

Thanks to Iverson's "retirement", the popularity of his good brother Wade has skyrocketed recently, and many basketball critics have praised the Flash as the "successor to the No. 3 jersey."

In this regard, Paul always felt that Wade was going to be unlucky. After all, the last "No. 3" was too miserable. But his good brother was making great progress in the playoffs and was about to defeat the strong, so he didn't want to spoil his interest.

The sports reporters got the answers they wanted. Now they "respect No. 3" and wait until Wade loses, then they can hype it up. This is news that comes right to their doorstep!

On Friday, May 5st, multiple sports media outlets broke the news that Li You will once again win the regular season Most Valuable Player award. After the news broke on Twitter, fans were naturally jubilant!
The Knicks, who have already advanced, are still waiting for their opponent. If the Heat can seize the opportunity at home, they will have a chance to become the second team to defeat the underdog in the first round.

In the Western Conference, the Jazz took the lead in the comeback, defeating the Trail Blazers 4:1.

The Nuggets swept the Rockets. Among the teams in the upper half, only the Trail Blazers fell behind. The Western Conference semifinals will officially start on Sunday night, the 3rd.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals that took place simultaneously that night, the Cavaliers and the Celtics met again, and the rematch between the two teams attracted more attention.

Although no one is optimistic about the Celtics without Garnett, after defeating the 4ers 1:76, Paul Pierce and Marbury have been particularly active recently, speaking out as leaders:
"We will not stop at the semi-finals. Like last year, the Celtics will win big in the next game."

"Kevin will return from injury in the conference finals. Now all I have to do is lead the team to a higher level. Don't underestimate my desire to win."

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Although Marbury has tried hard to show himself, he still has not been recognized by New York fans. Some extreme fans even do not welcome him to play as a substitute in the Knicks. The reason is very simple:
"Championship teams don't welcome stat-brushes. Stephen Marbury will pollute our winning culture!" Iverson lost the most, but Marbury also lost a lot. Although he has a large group of relatives and friends in New York, he has more fans who love winning. Even his neighbors back then didn't speak for this outdated star.

In order to prove himself, Marbury tried his best again this year. He wanted to come to Madison Square Garden again and "stand up straight" in front of the New York fans.

Although MVP is good, Li You already has 6 trophies, and winning the award consecutively can only be considered a small surprise.

Reporters from the Wall Street Journal have been very busy recently. Not only them, but many financial reporters have also been gathering near Li You's townhouse in Manhattan these days.

If there weren't so many police forces here, many people would want to "rush in" and it would be even better if they could sneak into the party!

As dinner time approached, some reporters noticed that Don Wilson III, the first risk officer of JPMorgan Chase, appeared here with his family.

These days, many senior executives from Wall Street investment banks and founders of well-known hedge funds have come to the party. Obviously there is big news, but reporters have not been able to get any definite news, which makes people itchy.

"Dude, what do you think they're talking about? Don't tell me they're celebrating Lee's inclusion in the Forbes list of the world's richest people. It's been a month since that happened."

In a nearby coffee shop, a young reporter from the New York Post was drinking coffee and consulting with his colleague. Seeing the freckles on the other person's face, the middle-aged reporter from the Wall Street Journal shrugged and said slowly:

"For the sake of coffee, I can tell you a piece of news. It must be related to the Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office. Our President has submitted his nomination immediately!"

"Do you think the House of Representatives will refuse? Think about the 'Wall Street Sheriff' who has left our sight. When the new prosecutor takes office, there will definitely be big moves."

Young people still remember the unfortunate Spitzer. He was also a supporter at the time. For ordinary people, taking action against Wall Street was like being a "superhero."

It was thanks to these big moves that Spitzer was elected governor with an overwhelming advantage. Unfortunately, his "crotch" has caused him trouble, and it will be difficult for this "sheriff" to make a comeback.

Although they have seen gossip more than once about Ax Capital's behind-the-scenes efforts to get rid of the governor, young people are still unwilling to believe it. After all, Li You is also a "superhero" in the eyes of many New Yorkers.

He was born in the lower class, changed his life through reading and basketball, and after becoming famous, he not only had more girls, but also treated his fans sincerely, actively helped grassroots workers to speak out, was keen on charity, and donated to the fire department and police station every year.

"I don't think Li is the same as those vampires, he is just smarter and took advantage of this financial crisis!"

“I remember that Lee’s girlfriend exposed Bernie Madoff’s financial crimes. They are different.”

The young people were a little excited. As long as you live in New York, it is hard not to be influenced by the media. The Knicks' winning streak was everyone's favorite topic of conversation.

"Maybe you are right, but this has nothing to do with us. $78 billion, 31-year-old Li is just like everyone else, they are all capitalists."

The middle-aged reporter seemed nonchalant. Apart from the two founders of Google, among the top 100 richest people in the world, only Li You was 30 years old. The huge number was awe-inspiring.

Li You's personal assets rank 57th in the world. After the list came out, Manchester United fans who were reaped last year were the happiest.

Look at Abramovich, the Russian oligarch only has 85 billion, the gap between the two is "not big"!
As if remembering the comments about Li You and Ax Capital in the UK, the young man stopped arguing. No matter what, he believed in his idol and believed that hard work would lead to success. This was his belief.

The dinner seemed to last until 22 p.m. Under the cover of night, those who received the invitation left the villa quietly, and the reporters who wanted to get first-hand information had to return empty-handed again.

The middle-aged reporter looking at the traffic has given up. He plans to use his traditional skills to "create something out of nothing". Anyway, as long as his imagination is interesting enough and readers buy it, that's enough!
As it approached 23pm, Ivana watched as the housekeeping team finally tidied up the second floor and began to relax. This was not a gathering for young people, so in order not to lose face, they had to be more particular.

In the past, guests would stay overnight and parties would last until midnight to show "influence", but the old money way of things has long been abandoned, and only the elderly may still be nostalgic.

Ivana, who had changed into a nightgown, saw her friend's somewhat cool outfit, and immediately rolled her eyes at Georgina unhappily, and involuntarily straightened her chest and asked casually:
"Is Clay still reading stories to the kids? Maybe you should go to bed."

Georgina, who had her hair tied up, didn't care about her friend's big breasts. Instead, she took her friend's arm, tilted her head and smiled and said:

"Aren't you worried about the new prosecutor from the Department of Justice? Is my father planning to withdraw funds from his friends, or are you still bothering about those apartments?"

Hearing her friend teasing her about the apartment project she was in charge of again, Ivana was not angry, she just pulled out her arm and showed off again:
"I've prepared your room. Now I'm going to take a shower. Good night!"

Bathing is naturally for two people. Georgina just laughed softly. Thinking of her dear son, she always felt that the future would be very interesting.

When she arrived at the bathroom on the third floor, Ivana saw Li You already lying in the bathtub. She was not shy at all. She generously showed off her beautiful figure and slowly squeezed into the water.

Holding the increasingly turbulent mature girl, Li You looked at Ivana who was squeezed into his arms, caressing her softness and whispering:
"We probably won't be able to make it on Monday, so remember to tell your father. I'll help you with the apartment."

Ivana, with a slightly red face, had already forgotten her father's instructions. Although Donard had made money, he always wanted to get more funds. However, the good daughter did not intend to support her father:

"It's alright, dear. Are we going to get in trouble?"

There are also people in my family who are in the management of JPMorgan Chase. Ivana knows that when the new prosecutor takes office, he will definitely investigate Madoff’s financial crimes first, which will have a great impact on both parties who are just starting to cooperate.

“No, life will only get better.”

Li You whispered and took hold of Feng Ying. To his surprise, the panel that had been silent for several years suddenly showed a prompt:

Ball possession:99.

“Hard work really pays off!”

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(End of this chapter)