NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 704: The essence of the trophy is "double standard"? (Daily chapter)
On Tuesday, April 2010, 4, ESPN once again reported on the NBA's labor agreement issues, saying it would be difficult for both sides to reach a consensus before June.

The related news gradually gained popularity after the end of the regular season, and rumors of a shutdown became more and more frequent.

However, these news do not have much impact on fans who are paying attention to the playoffs. The shutdown is also a loss for the players, and the spectators are more concerned about having fun!

Although some commentators had already revealed the DPOY award, and ESPN's data expert Hollinger even updated his Twitter to congratulate Li You after the regular season, after the league actually announced it, some fans still called it unfair:

"XXX deserves the trophy."

Such voices are not surprising on Twitter. Social media has amplified the "fan" attribute, and sports fans in every region have their own favorite players.

What made the onlookers feel helpless was that the active New York fans did not allow others to refute, and the comment section was completely "occupied", and finally the official Twitter account of the NBA had to clear the comments.

"Freedom of speech" allowed some fans to continue speaking out for their idols, but the trophy had already been given away and many NBA players also sent their blessings.

At 10 a.m., in the media studio of the Tarrytown Training Center, in the presence of a group of sports reporters, NBA Vice President Adam Silver handed the bronze trophy in his hand to Li You next to him with a bright smile:

"In the 2009-10 season, the NBA's best defensive player belongs to God-Lee!"

No one at the scene corrected the vice president's title problem. Everyone knew that New Yorker Adam Silver was a die-hard fan of the Knicks and had been a staunch supporter of New York before he was promoted and received a pay raise.

Li You, dressed in a blue suit, also smiled brightly. The moment he received the trophy, the reporters at the scene applauded and cheered. The young reporter from the New York Times in the front row clapped his hands until they turned red, and shouted excitedly:

"Lee should have won this trophy a long time ago! God! I'm so happy."

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The reporters in the same field almost rolled their eyes on the spot. Ever since it was revealed that Li You "bought into" the New York Times board of directors, the sycophants have stopped pretending, and the content of their articles in the past year has been getting less and less substantial.

The media people seem to have lost most of their moral integrity, but the relevant sports writers do not care. After all, "8 consecutive championships deserve all the praise."

Adam Silver, who was applauding, soon sat down with Li You. ESPN reporters couldn't wait to ask questions that everyone was concerned about:

"Lee, as the third backcourt player in NBA history to win DPOY, what do you want to say to your opponents?"

The 50.43% vote rate shows that most sports reporters highly recognize Li You's performance on the defensive end, but what fans criticized was that Howard did not get many votes.

If he had won the award with only around 30% of the votes, there might not have been so many doubts. Some fans could not accept such an outrageous vote share. After all, the "Happy Beast" also performed very well on the defensive end.

"It's a pity that there is only one trophy. This season, many players have performed well on the defensive end."

“It’s an honor to compete with these great players.”

Putting the trophy aside, Li You, who won the award for the first time in his career, once again started the commercial praise mode. He couldn't help but praise Howard, Josh Smith and Gerald Wallace when he mentioned them.

Although the two players from the Hawks and the Bobcats were just there for show, Li You did not hesitate to give them the "Li You Recognition Award". Some reporters exclaimed that this was outrageous, but in fact most of them had not even watched many Bobcats games.

The award criteria are somewhat flexible. In addition to looking at the data, it also needs to "attract attention", just like Marcus Camby's block king bonus. Li You, who won the steals king, obviously also got the "impression vote".

"Kobe is still questioning the selection of the award, Lee, what do you think about this?"

The Fox Sports reporter brought the issue back to Mamba. Kobe missed the last few games due to a knee injury, but at the end of the regular season he made shocking remarks criticizing the unscrupulous reporters.

New York's first-round Game 2 is over, and the related topic is still hot. Kobe, who got nothing, seems to be completely enraged.

"I always welcome doubts, which is one of the reasons why I promote advanced data!"

"On the defensive end, we need to continue to improve the relevant algorithms and statistics, which will not only help players and coaches better understand the game, but also enable relevant practitioners to gain a more professional perspective."

Without hiding his intentions, Li You once again promoted the integrated data model that was still being perfected. Naturally, ESPN agreed with this, and most reporters nodded slightly.

A large number of basketball commentators are unable to play on the court. Advanced data makes up for this absence, and "scientific basketball commentary" is more convincing!

Noticing the helpless look on the Los Angeles reporter's face, Li You, in a good mood, did not forget to tease his old rival:

"If Kobe could beat us in terms of technical statistics, this trophy would definitely be his. Unfortunately, he didn't do it."

“DWS’ ranking has improved compared to last season. I recognize his efforts. If he keeps up this momentum, maybe he can win a trophy in the next few years.”

Mamba's defensive statistics are indeed good. DWS has been hovering around 15th in the past two years. In terms of defensive attitude, few players in the league can match him.

Unfortunately, the commentators who held the voting rights focused on the top 10. Even though Kobe repeatedly emphasized his efforts, he only received 0.82% of the votes in the end.

The gloating sports reporters laughed secretly. Ever since Kobe mentioned the "media trophy", the attitude of the critics towards him has completely changed. Basically no one will vote for Mamba.

Entering the playoffs again made the Chicago sports media shout "rise", but the team only scored 1 points in G80 and 2 points in G84. After losing 88 points in two games, only the die-hard fans are still persisting.

At this time, the Chicago Tribune reporter saw that no one asked questions about the playoffs, and stood up to remind everyone:

"Lee, this is your first time going to the United Center for a playoff game since 98. Compared to the past, how would you rate this Bulls team?"

"Fifty!"

Seeing Li You say "50" with a smile, many reporters couldn't hold their breath. Several people from the Chicago Tribune seemed to think they were hallucinating and subconsciously looked up and stared.

"The United Center is a special place for me. Now that the playoffs are back in Chicago, I just want to give it my all!"

"I believe this is the best respect for the Bulls!"

After the rise of Derrick Rose, Chicago sports reporters became active again. At this time, Li You solemnly announced that "50 points is respect", which made several people in the audience blush.

It was a pity that they boasted before the game that the record was not important, but the Bulls, which had 40 wins, collapsed in the playoffs, and all the promises they made before the game failed.

In the joyful atmosphere, Li You quickly answered all the questions. When the press conference ended, many people squeezed in again, leaving only a few Chicago sports reporters in their seats complaining to their colleagues:
"How could he do this? 50 points? Does he want to destroy Rose?"

"There's no difference between 48 points and 50 points, man, you should have changed your reporting method a long time ago. With 73 wins, everyone will support Lee."

The TNT reporter shrugged his shoulders and made fun of the "old guy's" article. Ever since Li Youying became numb, anyone who opens his eyes and says "black" will be considered a fool. The correct traffic routine is to laugh at the Mamba.

Even the Philadelphia Inquirer and other newspapers next door have given up the "struggle" and started to compromise with their arch-rivals. Chicago's outdated articles can only be read by old fans in the past.

They didn't get support, and some people were still a little angry. The Bulls were ridiculed in public, but in the end everyone thought Li You was right:

"Why the hell are so many requirements for a second-year rookie?"

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No one answered this question because when Rose shouted "Why not me", some people expected it. Li You raised the standard of MVP by several levels. If rookies want the trophy, they have to accept this standard.

There are 20 games on the evening of the 4th:
The 43-win Bucks challenged the 50-win Hawks away. The Hawks, who finished third in the Eastern Conference, easily protected their home court. After a good start, there was not much pressure tonight.

The 47-win Celtics challenged the 48-win Heat away from home, and squeezed into the upper half in the final moments of the regular season. Wade made bold statements before the game, but ended up being completely defeated in Game 1. In the second home game, it was almost a life-and-death battle.

Most of the games in the Eastern Conference are one-sided. In contrast, the Western Conference looks more competitive.

The 45-win Spurs continued their away game against the 55-win Lakers. After the defensive battle in Game 1, the defending runner-up failed to show their dominance. Kobe, who made 19 of 6 shots and scored 21 points from free throws in the first game, has not been able to regain his form.

The Trail Blazers, with 48 wins, took the lead. Although the Nuggets won 53 games, they unexpectedly lost the first game. Although head coach George Karl believed that the team was slow to warm up, many basketball critics were no longer optimistic about them.

Most fans are more concerned about the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. With the start of the playoffs, news about Popovich's return to the coaching bench has increased day by day, which has led to constant discussions about "Duncan returning home."

The Lakers officially confirmed repeatedly that Duncan was in the team's plans, but a series of losing streaks at the end of the season made local fans in Los Angeles dissatisfied.

Kobe was absent due to injury and Duncan led the team to a loss. Even though they achieved a good result of first place in the Western Conference, they failed to get 60 wins, which caused many fans to protest.

When the Lakers came to the stadium to warm up in the afternoon, the local sports media was not as enthusiastic as last year. 73 wins and 55 wins, anyone with a normal eye can see the difference.

Phil Jackson promised to fly to away games in the playoffs, but the old man from KFC doesn't care too much about the record.

After resting for a season, his physical condition has recovered a lot. At this time, when Phil Jackson directed his players, his shouts became full of energy.

Although Kobe has been deliberately avoiding newspapers and news recently, the news about Li Youzhan winning the scoring title, assists title, steals title, and DPOY title simply cannot be stopped.

In the locker room, Matt Barnes continued to share his championship experience. In order to attract attention, Odom never forgot to wish Li You well in every interview.

Fisher, the chairman of the players' union, spoke out in front of the media more than once, constantly promoting that "Lee stands with the union."
Under such circumstances, Kobe, who performed poorly in G1, has been in a worse mood recently. He once again got nothing of the "small trophy" this season. What made him feel even more uncomfortable was that his knee injury was more serious than he thought.

The atmosphere in the gym was a bit depressing. Kobe had a sullen face and said nothing. Duncan was practicing free throws, and except for the coaches who were giving loud reminders, no one else said a word.

When the warm-up was completely over, Duncan saw Kobe shake off the reporters and turn away. He sighed inwardly. After being surrounded by sports reporters, he soon felt a headache again.

"Tim, once Popovich returns to the dugout, will you return to San Antonio to finish your career?"

Although he had answered this question two days ago, Duncan had already gotten used to the amnesiac reporters. He remained calm and patiently responded:

"I haven't thought about that yet, you know, I'm only focused on the current game!"

"Tony and Manu have a lot of playoff experience, and I wouldn't underestimate them."

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Duncan has been saying this in recent interviews, without any big words. Most sports reporters are tired of hearing it. Compared to Li You's "50 points" in the morning, the outdated MVP in front of him is really boring.

On the other side, Old Fish did not accept many interviews. There were more and more calls for a shutdown, but he and Billy Hunter still had some differences within the union.

Avoiding the topic is the best option. When Fisher returned to the locker room, he saw his old teammate sitting on his seat with his knees leaning on. For a moment, he could only comfort him:
"Kobe, don't worry about the trophies, we've done our job"

When the issue of performance was raised, Kobe looked up suddenly. Instead of refutation as harshly as in the past, he looked at his old teammate and said in an inexplicable tone:
"I just want a level playing field and they never respect me!"

"Why does God always treat me like this? I am younger, but I always get injured. I have tried every possible way."

Kobe's muscles bulged due to the technological training method. Despite the intense training, he only played 69 games this season. Mamba began to doubt his life, thinking that "science" did not make him stronger.

Fisher didn't want to tell his old teammates the truth. In his opinion, Li You relied purely on his talent and the extra training was only for role players.

"Everything's going to be alright, Bro! We've got your back!"

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Kobe was particularly uncomfortable with his "arch-enemy" winning awards one after another. No matter how his teammates comforted him, he was the one who knew his physical condition better.

Shannon Brown didn't pay attention to the depressed Mamba after returning to the locker room. He has completely established himself in the team, and the feeling of being trusted is wonderful.

Seeing Duncan sitting down, Shannon Brown took the initiative to hand over a drink and shouted enthusiastically:
"One more win! In San Antonio, we'll have match point!"

The atmosphere group spoke out one after another, expressing their willingness to help the leader on the field to save face and make those San Antonio fans "recognize their mistakes"!
At 20 p.m. that night, the Staples Center was still packed. Although the Spurs got into the game early, Kobe continued to respond.

On the TNT commentary stand, Doug Collins did not praise the Mamba who was in good form, but simply summarized it during the free throw:
"Maybe this was Phil's plan, but the losing streak at the end of the season still affected the team's condition."

"Kobe seems to lack energy. Two consecutive finals may have pushed his body to its limit."

Kevin Harlan also agrees with this view. In contrast, Li You played in 80 games, averaging only 30.8 points per game, but everyone can see the "water" in the data:
"For coach Phil Jackson, how to activate Kobe is also a difficult problem facing him. Fortunately, the Lakers still have time!"

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At the end of the first quarter, Bynum, who had missed shots continuously, swung his elbow again in anger. On the defensive end, his fierce elbow made Kobe fall to the ground when he broke through for a layup.

"Oh!!"

Amid the cheers of the Lakers fans, Bynum didn't even look at his former boss. When he heard the referee's whistle, he shook his head and taunted:

"Soft!"

Mamba, who was pulled up by his teammates, immediately gave a "death stare" and stood on the free throw line again. After Kobe made both free throws, he began to glare at his opponent.

Perhaps the elbow activated Kobe's fighting spirit, and in the next game, Mamba started to shoot crazily.

After making 16 of 6 shots in the first half, Kobe gradually activated his physical condition and broke out in the fourth quarter, making 8 of 4 shots, 9 of 7 free throws, and scoring 15 points, successfully helping the team win.

In the end, the score was 91:103, Ginobili stood in his own half with his hands on his hips, watching the time run out.

Tony Parker, who returned from injury, took a look at the invisible Richard Jefferson and shook his head secretly. The Frenchman began to miss his old teammate's stable performance in the playoffs.

Duncan, who scored 17 points and a double-double with 10 of 26 shots, greeted the Spurs with a smile as usual. Since he made up his mind to go home, he has begun to show goodwill:
"I don't want to be 4:0, you have to work harder, man!"

Ginobili, who was beaten, punched his old teammate helplessly. It seemed that he thought of his old opponent's 73 wins and the last four trophies. The Argentine couldn't help but whispered:
"I really hope this can end soon. I don't want to see you lose 4 games in a row."

Ginobili firmly believed that Duncan could lead the team to the finals, but the Argentine did not believe that his friend could win the trophy.

Duncan did not explain, but just raised his eyebrows to show his good mood, looked in the direction of Shannon Brown and others, and responded in a low voice:

"We're ready!"

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出席新闻发布会的科比没再拉着脸，28中12，三分线外6中2，罚球15中13，39分5篮板1助攻2抢断4失误，在杰弗森的盯防下强势回归！
When Kobe heard the speaker talking about his "enemy" teasing his defensive data, he interrupted with a blank expression. He didn't get angry like he did in the past, but said meaningfully:

"I'm not interested in knowing those tables! If you think I'm not doing well, point it out in the game or on video!"

"Some media who hold voting power always like to use another set of criteria for me. In fact, I am eligible for any award."

"No matter how you vote, I am still the best shooting guard in the league on both offense and defense."

After Kobe's counterattack, the post-match press conference turned into a "debate conference", and Mamba was almost about to say that some MVPs' performance was not as good as his.

Considering Nowitzki's experience of being eliminated in the first round, many reporters did not refute it. From this perspective, Kobe is indeed better than some MVP players.

4月21号星期三，当天只有两场比赛。47胜的雷霆队客场挑战54胜的小牛队，64胜的骑士队在主场迎战41胜的山猫队。

Although the Thunder team members who came to Dallas regretted losing Game 1, the young players were not discouraged. Instead, they had great confidence in the game that night.

Although Durant, who was selected as an All-Star, received extra attention, few commentators were optimistic about the Thunder because this team has too many rookies.

Without attracting much attention, Durant shot a lot at the end of the season, but his anxious mentality lowered his shooting percentage.

Fortunately, the Thunder had enough wins to avoid a "crash". Now they are ranked seventh in the Western Conference. Overall, their performance has exceeded expectations.

After having breakfast early in the morning, Durant started surfing the Internet intensively again. Although he averaged 30.4 points per game this season, there are not many discussions about him on Twitter.

The vast majority of fans were still immersed in the "8 consecutive championships" and Li You's "small trophy", and the small accounts actively commented, but were instead "besieged" by Li You's fans.

"Kevin Durant is like a long-armed monkey on high!"

"He is so ugly, who would like such a person?"

"Man, Kevin Durant doesn't look like a basketball star. If he covered his face, I would vote for him."

Most of the comments in the trumpet promotion section did not talk about statistics, and the vast majority attacked his appearance. This situation made Durant furious, and he continued typing quickly with both hands until he got on the bus.

"Damn it! What does basketball have to do with appearance!"

In the first playoff game of his career, James Harden only got 10 minutes of playing time, and the coaching staff still did not trust the rookie player.

Hearing Durant's complaints, Harden, who was still looking forward to more playing time, was somewhat speechless. He also participated in the "GOAT blessing" and naturally recognized Li You's scoring title:
"10th career scoring title! The league should hold the award ceremony in Chicago. Lee just tied Michael Jordan's record."

"Maybe next season the trophy will be yours, hopefully there won't be a lockout."

Harden thought Durant was still upset about the final trophy, so he subconsciously comforted him after gossiping about it. But when he turned around, he found that his teammates were laughing again.

The goddess updated her Facebook and released photos of herself and Elizabeth Olsen playing with the little one and the elderly dog ​​Happy.

Although the content was from last weekend, Durant didn't care. Instead, he was in a better mood. The goddess was not pregnant. The last update was to welcome Zell's brothers and sisters. Li You still took good care of the goddess:

"Don't drive that Porsche, you're safer in an SUV"

"The suspension will not affect the Kevin Durant training camp. Zell can go and experience it. It is the most suitable basketball summer camp for young children in the United States."

Durant, typing away with both hands, began his routine message leaving. Although the goddess never responded, he believed that she must have seen these thoughtful suggestions!
"Kobe is right! Nowitzki can win the MVP, Kobe should also win this award!"

"Kevin Garnett hasn't even been to the finals, and those media who voted are making things difficult for Kobe"

Ever since Mamba criticized the media last night, Westbrook has started to speak up for his idol again. After playing against Nowitzki, he even felt sorry for Kobe.

It’s really unreasonable that the “softies” all have MVPs, but Kobe, who has a ring on his hand, can’t get the trophy!

Durant ignored the gossiping teammates behind him and continued to leave messages. When he saw Westbrook talking nonstop, he complained without even looking up:
"55 wins, 27 points per game, when did the standard for MVP become so low?"

"Instead of giving the trophy to Kobe, it would be better to give it directly to me. At least my average points per game ranks second in the league, and my personal performance is only inferior to Lee."

Jeff Green laughed out loud, and when Westbrook remained silent, he joked:
"I think what Lee said is right. If Kobe won the scoring title, assist title, steal title, and was ahead in all statistics, he would have won the MVP long ago."

"In fact, he can only compare with that German!"

Head coach Brooks, who was sitting in the front, frowned slightly. After losing by only 96 points in the last game 99:3, the young people were a little inflated. However, he did not stop everyone from chatting. Having confidence is always a good thing.

In the afternoon at the American Airlines Arena, the Mavericks players were concentrating on warming up. Nowitzki, wearing a headband, looked serious. The narrow victory over the rookies made him feel the pressure.

There are big problems with the defense at the 3 position. It would have been a good thing to make a trade with the Wizards after the All-Star Weekend, but Caron Butler's performance did not meet expectations.

What made the Germans even more frustrated was that DeShawn Stevenson was injured early in the game, making the already limited rotation "worse".

Coach Carlisle didn't want Nowitzki to be disturbed by the media, but the local reporters in Dallas had no scruples and surrounded the German after the warm-up.

"I didn't think about the MVP, I just wanted to focus on the game tonight."

A simple reply was that Nowitzki was pulled away by old Kidd, and Jason Terry was also helping. No one wanted to get involved in this discussion.

At 19:30 p.m. that evening, in the American Airlines Arena, many Mavericks fans held up white boards and expressed their support for Nowitzki with the words "The Real MVP."

The boiling arena did not put any pressure on the rookies of the Thunder. Instead, the boos made the rookies let go and fully display their talents.

Although Kidd tried hard on defense, he became a "passing tool" after missing several shots on offense. His frequent misses allowed opponents to seize the opportunity to launch a transition offense. In the first quarter, the Mavericks could not hold on.

As time went on, the boos became less and less, and at the end of the first half, many Mavericks fans were frowning. The Thunder actually led at halftime, 56:49.

He made 9 of 3 shots in the first half, and Nowitzki was unable to regain his shooting touch in the third quarter. He was clearly in an advantageous position, but he ended up making 8 of 2 shots in the quarter and barely responded with free throws.

After the start of the last quarter, Nowitzki, who had regained his touch, found that his teammates began to miss shots and were unable to narrow the gap. The veterans' mentality exploded and they frequently sent Durant to the free throw line.

Until the final buzzer sounded, many Mavericks fans at the scene subconsciously covered their faces as they watched the young people wildly celebrating their first playoff victory.

99:91, Kidd played for 41 minutes and stared at his opponent with his eyes wide open. He made 7 of 1 shots. He only made one three-pointer tonight and scored 7 points from free throws.
Mike Breen, the ESPN commentator, was also somewhat surprised. Facing a rookie team, the Mavericks were so embarrassed. It was beyond his expectation:
"Congratulations to the boys from the Thunder! They showed their talent!"

Last night, Kobe Bryant criticized the commentators for being hypocritical and choosing Nowitzki as the MVP. Tonight, the Germans followed suit, shooting 24 of 9 and scoring 24 points inefficiently.

Jeff Van Gundy, who coached Lee You and LeBron James, has strict requirements for Excel. Seeing Nowitzki's performance against a rookie, he couldn't help but criticize:
"This was a terrible performance from an MVP-level player!"

"Before the series started, I thought this season was a chance for the Mavericks, but now it seems like they are still some distance away from the championship."

"I can't imagine Lee losing a crucial home game against a rookie team. I hope Nowitzki can show his dominance in the following games."

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Despite his poor performance, the German did not escape after the game. Nowitzki sat in front of the crowd in frustration, and the sarcastic tone of the reporters in the audience made him angry.

Everything has changed since the loss in the finals. After the painful press conference, Nowitzki returned to the player tunnel and punched the wall. In the surprised eyes of the staff, he cursed:
"Damn basketball!"

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In another game, the Cavaliers defeated the Bobcats at home 76:106. The duo played well in all three quarters, and Mike Brown shook hands with Larry Brown in high spirits after the game.

James, who was being interviewed nearby, expressed regret for his teammates when talking about DPOY, but he also did not forget to brag about Li You's stats:
"I know a lot of the advanced stats are still incomplete, but Lee's 7.1 DWS is incredible. You know, this stat is more favorable to big men."

James, who was talking incessantly, did not notice that his partner was in a bad mood. Although he won the rebounding title, Howard was very dissatisfied with losing the trophy.

Because of this incident, he even fired his agent Goodwin. The data was obviously the same, but the commentators did not buy it. "Happy Beast" believed that there was a problem with the agent's public relations!

At the post-game press conference, Howard, who had adjusted his mood, talked about the trophy and supported Mamba's point of view for once:

"I don't know the rules for MVP yet, but for DPOY, I think the voters are influenced by other factors."

"Kobe is right. Sometimes, commentators always like to use another set of standards. I am qualified to win this trophy. You know, I am the best big man in the league!"

On Thursday, April 4, the Chicago Tribune started the Yin-Yang Alliance's "god-making" campaign early in the morning.

The Bulls enjoyed this treatment in the past, but without Michael Jordan, everything changed, and now they can only miss the past.

The playoffs are the biggest show of every season. Li You, who led the team to 73 wins, won a bunch of "small trophies" just as part of the regular season.

Just like most fans thought that Li You was letting the team win after seeing his average of 30.8 points per game, the commentators have also been "brainwashed" by the highlights. Li You's data at the No. 1 position this season is truly impressive.

Derrick Rose made 1 of 20 shots in Game 7, and rebounded in Game 2, making 22 of 8, but most of his points were concentrated in the second half of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth quarter. His courage and fighting spirit in garbage time also proved Li You's defense.

Although the playoff schedule this year was a bit tight and the Knicks only had two days to prepare, most of the players on the team did not feel tired. For the April game, the coaching staff expanded the rotation early on.

This would have been a good thing for the atmosphere group members, but unfortunately, Danny Green failed to seize the opportunity and was instead demoted to the Development League to find his form because of his poor performance.

Danny Green was a little frustrated as he was unable to play in garbage time in two home games. Fortunately, Chalmers took care of the NCAA champion members and gave the "glorious work" to the newbie.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, Danny Green knocked on Li You's door nervously, holding orange juice. He did not embarrass himself as he had imagined at night. The boss' voice sounded very kind:

"Relax, rookie! It tastes pretty good. Looks like Mario did most of the work for you."

Li You, who was shirtless, had his hair still wet. After tasting the orange juice, he comforted the nervous newbie. Danny Green breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took over the conversation:

"Boss, I'm still learning."

Li You shook his head. The Knicks' locker room culture is pretty good for rookies, but it's a bit aggressive. But the veterans won't deliberately bully people.

"Don't be nervous. For role players, the playoffs will be easier than the regular season. This is my working time."

"You wasted too many opportunities in the previous games. You need to learn to work hard effectively instead of expecting to show yourself in the playoffs."

"If you can consistently hit three three-pointers in every game, no one can take your starting position away from you, and the statistics will help you win everything you want."

Hearing Li You's instructions and requests, Danny Green nodded excitedly. Being a "bootlicker" is indeed useful. He had no chance to communicate with the boss during the regular season, but now he gets guidance.

Danny Green, who controlled his excitement and asked for advice on basketball skills, was soon attracted by Li You's muscles. It wasn't that he was bent, but he asked in a confused voice:
"Boss, I remember my left arm was scratched?"

Danny Green almost thought he remembered it wrong, because what he saw now was that there was only a shallow scar left on Li You’s left arm. In less than 4 days, the recovery was a bit outrageous.

Li You waved his arms nonchalantly, looked at his bulging muscles, and said with a smile:

"This is the result of hard training. My body recovers just a little bit faster."

The newbie could only suppress his surprise. He had doubts about magazine gossips before that Li You often fought five people alone. But now that he saw that sleeping could speed up healing, he really believed it.

Winning makes people happy, and Marion has experienced the joy of winning big. Unlike Gasol, who is numb to winning, the veteran is still adapting to the "winning culture."

After breakfast, D'Antoni clapped his hands. Seeing everyone's gaze, the mustache guy didn't give too many instructions, but simply reminded:

"Sean continues to be in charge of Luol Deng, everything is going according to plan, maybe the fans in Chicago will hold a special welcome ceremony for Lee tonight, I don't want to see you affected."

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Everyone laughed out loud. The "50 points" did make the opponent angry, but no one was worried. JR Smith even stood up and shouted:

"Tonight I will help Boss shoot the weaklings on the other side!"

Seeing JR Smith showing his "loyalty" attribute, Matthews and Thaddeus Young all secretly said that they still have to work hard, as they have not yet fully adapted to this mindless and aggressive mode.

For a moment, the restaurant was filled with flattery. 50 points were not enough, so Chalmers shouted "58". He had noticed that Li You seemed to like this number very much.

When everyone started to head towards the bus, the local "traitors" in Chicago shouted and cheered for Li You, and fans of his victory were all over the United States.

The blue hooded sweatshirt worn by Li You, who was dressed in sportswear, was the "champion peripherals" recently launched by the Knicks. The "8 stars" surrounding the Knicks logo on the left chest were particularly eye-catching.
Soon a reporter discovered this "loan" sweatshirt. This behavior seemed to inspire the fighting spirit of the old reporter, who took the initiative to step forward and shouted:

"Why target a rookie? Are you worried that the Bulls will re-emerge?"

After 98, including this season, the Bulls have just made the playoffs twice, and Derrick Rose is the first Bulls player to be selected to the All-Star Game since Michael Jordan.

For the long-awaited Chicago fans, this result was not bad, but Li You, who was overwhelmed by the victory, turned his head and smiled at the crowd as if he had heard a joke, and responded in a friendly manner:
"I just know that before 2016, the Bulls had no chance. Rose is a good guy, you can look forward to his performance!"

“Lee! Lee!”

The fans who won the game continued to shout happily, and no one paid any attention to the old reporters.

Maybe some old players still have illusions, but the young people have already joined the championship camp.

In the afternoon, cheering T-shirts have been distributed in the United Center. Facing the Knicks, Chicago fans will burst out with 120% enthusiasm!
Although Derrick Rose tried hard to maintain his "expressionless" expression, he was a little nervous after returning to Chicago. Local fans seemed to be looking forward to his "bounce back".

Fans firmly believe that the All-Star players will not "go all the way", and maybe they will lose this series, but as long as they win the next game and interrupt their opponent's playoff winning streak, the Bulls will "win"!
Joakim Noah seemed to see the emotions of his teammates. Before the end of the warm-up, he clapped his hands hard to encourage everyone and reminded them loudly:

"We're gonna get our touch back! Look, we're gonna hit those replies!"

Luol Deng showed a helpless look on his face. He had heard that Li You would "upgrade" in the playoffs, but after experiencing it personally, he understood why Lynch Hunter repeatedly emphasized the "championship game."

In the two games, in order to protect Rose, the Bulls players took turns to play, but they found that the single defense was the same. Coach Thibodeau's deployment was extremely correct, and double-teaming was the best solution.

Kirk Hinrich is also a veteran who has experienced many years of beatings and has rich experience. Seeing that Rose has been silent, he was worried that the newbie would be nervous, so he took the initiative to comfort him:
"Coach is right, maybe we should fight for rebounds more, man, don't worry, I'll help you!"

"Thanks, Bro, I'm fine."

Ross, with an expressionless face, forced a smile with difficulty. He always felt that he was going to be embarrassed tonight, and he couldn't control this thought at all.

After only two games, Rose realized the gap between himself and Li You, but the Chicago media and fans did not allow him to bow his head, and Adidas did not want him to lose his "MVP persona".

After returning to the locker room, Thibodeau stood in front of the whiteboard with a serious expression as always and reminded everyone loudly. The championship assistant coach repeatedly reminded loudly:

"Double-team! I want to see you guys strictly follow the game plan on the defensive end."

The assistant coach also wrote and drew on the whiteboard, reminding everyone of the precautions for defending pick-and-rolls. Rose, with a blank expression, became more and more nervous as he listened. He always felt that defense would stimulate Li You's state.

As long as he thought about the possibility of being targeted, Rose couldn't concentrate. Looking at the whiteboard and the roaring head coach, his mind was full of thoughts:

"Shit! We're not really going to lose by 50 points at home, are we?"

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(End of this chapter)