NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 670 "Full of Talent"! (Daily Chapter)
On Monday, July 2009, 7, Summer League continued at the Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Adult tickets are $25, and children are free. The news that Li You will appear in person to watch the game sold out tickets for the afternoon game between the Knicks and the Grizzlies early.

There are many stars coming to the summer league. Kevin Durant of the Thunder watched the whole game this year, and his brother Tony Durant played for the Thunder. Naturally, the two brothers attracted a lot of attention.

Around 2:30 p.m., a large number of fans had already poured into the Cox Pavilion. Since it can only accommodate 3000 people at most, the scene did not become noisy, but some people still shouted excitedly when the players were warming up.

Durant and his brother sat on the sidelines early, with the Westbrook brothers and Thunder newcomer James Harden next to them. They exchanged a few words from time to time and gossiped casually about the current free market.

The Thunder have confirmed the trade of Larry Hughes. The veteran was plagued by injuries and had a poor attendance rate last season. In addition, he was not in the team's plan at all, so the coaching staff completely gave up on him in the later period.

Now that new talents are being selected, the outdated steals leader will naturally be sent away. Fortunately, there is only one year left in his contract, and any team that wants to free up salary space to sign "big fish" does not mind taking over.

For young players, the absence of old James is naturally a good thing. James Harden feels very lucky that he does not have to serve veterans in the locker room. From this point of view, joining the Thunder is a good thing.

"We're going to make the playoffs? Man, I never thought about that."

When Harden with a mustache heard Durant confidently talking about the new season, he sighed in surprise. Westbrook, who was in a good mood, tilted his head and responded:
"This is the Western Conference, man, a lot of teams lack real talent. Did you watch this year's Finals? The 67-win Lakers were terrible!"

"I think we have a chance, they just have more experience."

Kobe's poor performance in the finals almost made Westbrook lose his fan base. Although he still admires Mamba, he no longer respects his basketball skills.

The Thunder haven't won a single game in the summer league so far, and my brother's performance isn't that good either. There's a high probability that he won't get a contract.

Durant was prepared for this and naturally would not be disappointed. He also had his own ideas about the future. While talking about the playoffs, he responded with two more sentences:
"Man, you have to have a championship mentality. As a rookie, you may not know that the championship game is almost over."

"Next season we'll make the playoffs first, then the finals."

"It's not hard to get to the Finals in the West, and this is our chance."

James Harden nodded. He was too embarrassed to tell the truth. The Thunder had only one national live broadcast last season, and he had only seen the Thunder in highlights.
Plus, there wasn't much news about the team's tanking, and the newbie had no idea of ​​the team's specific strength. These exaggerations sounded outrageous, but he had just joined the team and was embarrassed to refute.

While a few people were still whispering, a huge cheer suddenly broke out in the stadium. With the arrival of Li You and his group, the scene suddenly became boiling.

“Lee! Lee!”

The noise was getting louder and louder. James Harden couldn't help but widen his eyes and looked at Li You who was smiling and waving. He was envious for a moment.

Tony Durant had a puzzled look on his face. He noticed his brother's eyes were fixed and immediately gave him an elbow. No wonder he kept yelling about taking him to watch the game.
Scarlett, who was following Li You, was dressed only in jeans and a white T-shirt. Her red hair made her look younger. She had two children at the age of 25, but her face had not changed much from previous years.

Hook CEO Matt Parker in the back also noticed Durant, whispered to Li You, and the two walked over here.

Durant was delighted at first, but when he saw the goddess standing on tiptoe to kiss her, he felt sad for a moment. He kept browsing Twitter and sending her blessings every day, but the goddess seemed to have forgotten him a long time ago.

"How was your vacation, Bro! You need to get stronger. Look at LeBron, he's as strong as a bull now!"

Li You smiled and bumped fists with Durant, who leaned forward slightly and smiled again. Tony Durant behind him was grinning even more. It was indeed a happy thing to see his younger brother so distinguished.

"I can't wait to attend the training camp at the end of the month. One-on-one, James is no match for me."

Durant, wearing a white cap, responded confidently, and couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark when he heard about James' body shape problem.

The latter shows off his training photos on social media every day, and has become the Cleveland Mamba, receiving a lot of praise.
"Kevin, we all want to see you in the finals. Perform well. I believe you will be able to realize your talent soon!"

Matt Parker, with a beard, also encouraged the current third team of the Hook. Durant's sneaker sales have not yet exploded, and he was overshadowed by the Mamba last season, but everyone is optimistic about this talented player in internal evaluations.

James Harden hugged and greeted Li You with an excited look on his face, and Westbrook on the side couldn't stop smiling. Everyone took a group photo on the sidelines, and the fans at the scene couldn't stop shouting.

"Oh my God! It's really Lee, I thought it was fake news! He is so strong, much stronger than he looks on TV!"

"How does he stay so flexible? Unbelievable! At 32, why do I think he looks only 26, maybe 25? Don't look at me, man, I'm a real fan of Lee!"

James Harden, who was still mumbling back to his seat, saw Westbrook's inexplicable look and subconsciously defended himself. As if to prove his identity, he added again:
"Euro step, step-back jump shot, crotch dribble, many of my techniques are imitated from Lee. His pick-and-roll and three-point shot have even changed college basketball now."

"Stephen Curry, that guy is just a lucky kid. If it weren't for Lee changing the NBA, how could so many people be optimistic about him? Just because his father is an NBA player?"

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James Harden, who was a little shy just now, suddenly became a chatterbox and started to complain about the changes in college basketball. Westbrook shrugged his shoulders and subconsciously patted his chest, as if comparing something:
"You're right. Young people like to imitate Li."

Durant, who wanted to turn around as soon as he returned to his seat, didn't care about the discussion between the two. The good brother seemed to see what was on his brother's mind, and immediately whispered in a serious tone:
"No wonder you keep changing girlfriends. Don't let me tell mother."

“They’re not married”

Durant subconsciously began to comfort himself again, but was glared at by his good brother, and then he kept silent.

Those tweets can't fool his family. If you think about it carefully, he who just got out of poverty can't afford to support the goddess.
Although Scarlett rarely makes movies now, she appears in Vanity Fair magazine from time to time. The succubus and the Olsen sisters' daily lives of spending lavishly in New York always attract attention.

They don’t show off like the Kardashian sisters, but their quality of life is still sought after. Occasionally, they attend fashion parties in groups and always attract envious glances.

Before the game started, Chalmers, the flatterer, didn't forget to say hello, and Patrick Ewing Jr. kept calling him "Uncle Lee".
The second-generation ball player had a constant smile on his black face, and he was proud of his "GOAT Uncle Li". Seeing everyone's envious and surprised eyes, he subconsciously straightened his chest. This was his connection!

Ibaka, who had just joined the team, was still a little shy. Fortunately, Li You spoke fluent Spanish. After some communication, the big man also started grinning.

Danny Green, who was too nervous to speak, could only smile. Until now, he was still confused about being selected at the 30th pick. Li You's friendly attitude made him feel more pressured. As for Matthews, who entered the team through the backdoor, his face was full of trepidation. He was already worried that his poor performance would be remembered by Li You. Compared with the Development League, he was more eager to wave the towel.

"Wesley, focus."

Mike Malone still takes the Knicks' first game of the summer league seriously. He plans to continue to bring the championship back to New York. With Chalmers around, there is still hope.

Hearing the head coach's words, Matthews nodded quickly and jumped up and down again to exercise his body. The advantage of going through the backdoor is that he can be a stable starter in the summer league and doesn't have to struggle like those players looking for jobs.

The game started on time at 3 o'clock. The summer league is actually not very entertaining to watch. Most teams let the newbies find their form, and the players who want to get a contract basically just take the ball and do it.

Unlike ordinary players, Chalmers, who has won the MOP, has excellent tactical qualities. Coupled with a season of training, he performed extremely well after the opening.

After Chalmers hit a three-pointer, the on-site commentator praised loudly:
"I see the shadow of Lee. Next season, Mario Chalmers will be the backup point guard for the Knicks. This young man has already begun to realize his talent!"

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Thabeet of the opposing Grizzlies was sitting on the bench at the time. He had only played one game and performed mediocrely. His agent Matt Bartelstein immediately called a halt to the game and made him miss this game that received more attention.

The problem of defending against pick-and-rolls has always troubled the big men, and the Knicks, on their side, like to chase the big men to launch attacks. They didn't want Thabeet to expose his obvious flaws, so he rested due to injury in the afternoon.

The nervous Matthews quickly found his shooting touch after missing a jump shot at the beginning of the game. The championship guard controlled the offensive rhythm, and after several deliberate passes, he ignited the atmosphere on the scene after consecutive hits from beyond the three-point line.

Westbrook, who was watching the game carefully on the sidelines, was a little confused. The Knicks' rookie big man looked very good at jumping, and the North Carolina rookie did not have a brilliant performance, but he would not make mistakes either.

Matthews, the 60th pick, also performed better than the Grizzlies players and seemed to have some talent, not as useless as the media reported.
The excellent defense quickly led to the offense. With Danny Green's dunk in the fast break, the Knicks quietly took a 10-point lead, and Mike Malone on the sidelines also smiled.

"They look better than what's reported! New York always seems to pick good players at the end?"

Westbrook wanted to have a serious discussion with his two teammates, but Durant's eyes were wide open and he didn't know what he was thinking, while James Harden was gossiping with his two brothers and laughing.

"Who knows how they'll perform in the NBA? Don't pay any attention to these people."

Durant came back to his senses, glanced at the game and responded casually, "30th pick, 60th pick, these kinds of talents are not worth mentioning in his opinion, he is not even interested in remembering these people's names.

During the halftime break, Durant saw the goddess holding popcorn and laughing intimately with Li You. He was so sad that he immediately took out his mobile phone and typed a tweet:
“I will work hard to make money.”

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Fans who like to surf the Internet were confused for a moment when they saw their idols start to update inexplicable status again.

The Knicks' summer league opener became a foregone conclusion soon after the start of the second half, as they defeated the Grizzlies, who were missing Thabeet, by 20 points.

At the end of the game, sports reporters gathered around the Knicks team, watching Li You and Mike Malone hug each other, and asked:

"Lee, what do you think of the performance of the team's rookies?"

ESPN was the first to sound the bad news about these late-round picks. This is their regular practice every year, but they are always proven wrong in the end.

"Obviously, they are all underestimated. I believe everyone can integrate into the Knicks and they will all become excellent championship puzzles!"

Li You always likes to tell the truth. Unfortunately, after so many years, most reporters still don't believe what he said, and people are still skeptical.

Noticing everyone's expressions, Li You hugged the chief assistant and boasted again with a smile:
"The championship has already proved my point. Soon you will see Mike leading everyone to lift the trophy again. This is the winning culture of New York!"

Sports reporters agreed, but they still didn't believe that an older rookie who should have been selected in the second round and a rookie who entered the team through the back door could become an excellent player.

On the contrary, Ibaka, who has rough skills and poor shooting, is more favored. At least this big man has great physical fitness, and the Knicks have really found a treasure.

When Li You and his group left, Patrick Ewing Jr. returned to the locker room with an excited look on his face. He encouraged loudly in front of everyone:
"Uncle Lee told me that we will win the championship! In the next four games, we must go all out and bring the trophy back to New York!"

"This is the winning culture of the Knicks. I don't care what you think. Everyone has to listen to the coach's arrangements."

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The chicken soup had just been served, and Chalmers, the flatterer, was not to be outdone. He also showed an excited look and said loudly:

"God-Lee will be guided by God! Lee never makes mistakes, and we will win the championship."

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The two of them talked back and forth, praising Li You to the sky. Ibaka, who was not good at English, just nodded, while Danny Green turned his head left and right, but did not see Li You. He felt confused for a moment.

Wesley Matthews also showed a surprised expression on his dark face. He was so "licking" even though no one was there. He suddenly felt that the Knicks' locker room must be extraordinary, and subconsciously said:
"We have to play hard for Lee"

The locker room suddenly became quiet. Patrick Ewing Jr. and Chalmers looked at the newbie at the same time, and a thought involuntarily emerged in their minds:
“This guy is talented!”

Matthews thought he had said something wrong, and with an embarrassed look on his face, he tried to make amends, but Chalmers soon took over the conversation, and Patrick Ewing Jr. even shouted "Uncle Lee".
As the flattery became more and more frequent, Danny Green, who was sitting in his seat, looked bewildered. When Mike Malone returned to the locker room and used Li You to encourage everyone, the champion member of the University of North Carolina could not help but complain in his heart:
“So this is what the Knicks’ winning culture is like?”

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(End of this chapter)