NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 710 "They are all wimps." (7000 words chapter)
On the morning of Sunday, May 2010, 5, the Tarrytown Training Center was once again packed with major sports media from across the United States.

Although a Chicago basketball commentator recently mocked the league's "deification movement," it turns out that most people like it!
Regardless of whether you follow basketball or not, after seeing the news of the "8 consecutive championships" and the second "3 consecutive MVPs" that swept the United States, you will pay attention to it. "Creating gods" is useful.

Combined with Li You's outrageous Excel data, the majority of fans of the game were excited early on. The "retro" trend on Twitter hit again, and many die-hard fans revived old works:
"Kevin Garnett and Dirk Nowitzki should be ashamed and give the trophy back to Lee!"

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The Mavericks were eliminated in the first round with a score of 4:2. Mark Cuban has paid a lot of luxury taxes over the years, and his team is second only to the Knicks in almost every season.

After spending money and being beaten up, Nowitzki's reputation as a "softie" has been completely broken. When the German is mentioned, even fans who don't watch the game will join in the fun and laugh at him.

Garnett's situation is not much better. Ever since Harden gave up the highest honor, the "Man, One City Award", his reputation has plummeted.

In addition, the best result of the Celtics' "Big Four" was the divisional finals. Compared with Nowitzki's performance in the finals, Harden is a complete wimp!
In this regard, Nowitzki's fans also have something to say, Garnett was beaten out of the West by the Germans, and although they are both soft eggs, the idol is still tougher.
Fortunately, Garnett likes to puff out his beard and glare during the game, which is completely different from Nowitzki's gloomy face. With the bonus of skin, Garnett's reputation among commentators is slightly better.

But the good days are coming to an end. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Celtics once again faced the Knicks, and the wimp Garnett had no chance of winning!

Compared with the German again, Garnett can only be said to be on par with the German. These two outdated MVPs are just there to make up the numbers and can be called "a shame among MVPs."

At 9:30 in the morning, the media center was packed with reporters. Just yesterday, the NBA officially announced that Li You was elected MVP of this season, and he was elected again with a unanimous vote.

The reporters who squeezed to the front row didn't notice Li You's "family" and felt a little regretful.

In the New Mexico Senate primary in early June, Kimberly Wexler was very popular, and Li You even supported her on Twitter, which caused even the public who did not pay attention to current affairs to become curious.

Ivana, who is pregnant, has also become very low-key. Apart from being photographed traveling with Li You, this rich girl is no longer seen in the latest season of The Apprentice.

As for Melinda, who accepted bribes from a New York City senator, the New York Times stopped being curious and treated the relevant news coldly, and could not find any clues to dig out more news.

Katheryn Winnick, who has fully recovered after giving birth, is also low-key. His "girlfriends" are quite active, but more people want to know more about Li You's life. These succubi cannot help journalists.

As Li You's wealth continued to grow, he became more and more low-key. Many people were puzzled by this. After looking around at the "long guns and short guns" around him, the young ESPN reporter at the scene couldn't help but whispered gossip:

"Will Li announce his retirement after winning the championship? If it were me, I would definitely enjoy life. Those boring trainings are simply torture."

Young people always like to put themselves in the shoes of winners like Li You, but veteran reporters who have been in the industry for many years don’t think so. While everyone was whispering, they answered meaningfully:
"What if Lee doesn't do those boring trainings as you think?"

"Are you kidding? He is already 32 years old. If he wants to maintain this inhuman state, I even think he needs to use some other means."

The young reporter's "don't talk nonsense" look made several colleagues laugh and shake their heads. In the past, they had thought so too, but years of internal information told them that Li You was not a "training maniac" at all.

Although the news cannot be confirmed, the intensity of Li You's "family party" may be even higher, almost giving birth to a football team
Reporters from Fox Sports were also gossiping, but unlike the young people, those who have been in the industry for many years firmly believed that Li You would stick to basketball and fulfill his promise in 2016.

Even if Li You feels tired, the Knicks will offer him a contract and continue the "championship story" into 2016.

When Charles Dolan, who had not appeared in public for a long time, appeared with his older children, the scene gradually became quiet. Contrary to many people's expectations, the Dolan family sat in the "family" seat.

Not long ago, NBA Vice President Adam Silver was criticized for explaining the fiscal deficit problem in a media interview, but when he stood in front of the crowd this time, he still had a bright smile.

Seemingly having put the labor agreement issue behind him, Adam Silver looked at the trophy pushed out by the staff and said enthusiastically:
"We have once again witnessed a great season together! 73 wins for the third time in NBA history, an unparalleled achievement. Thanks to everyone on the Knicks for their efforts!"

The Knicks players sitting on the far right were all wearing black suits and orange ties. When they heard the praises, they all applauded.

After briefly reviewing the Knicks and Lee You's individual performance, Adam Silver took the trophy and raised his voice:
"I don't want to discuss those incredible technical statistics again. In the 2009-10 season, the regular season Most Valuable Player Award belongs to God-Lee!"

Li You, who was carefully dressed up by the girls, wore a black suit like his teammates. His messy yet stylish hair and retained stubble made him look particularly young. After receiving the trophy, he hugged and greeted the vice president in front of him again.

The applause could not stop. After Li You put down the trophy, he could only express his gratitude. When the scene was quiet again, he smiled and said:
"This is the eighth time I have won this trophy in my career. Don't worry, this should be the last time. The future belongs to the young people. They need this trophy more than I do."

The reporters in the audience laughed quietly. Recently, some big mouths who wanted to attract traffic complained that Li You ruined the young people. The class of 03 was hailed as the platinum generation, but the young people have gained nothing so far.
"Thank you Mr. Dolan for coming here again. When I won this trophy for the first time, he encouraged me to keep winning. I did it. With 8 trophies, I should live up to his expectations."

Old Charles, who was sitting in the front row, laughed out loud. Apart from cable TV, the Knicks have really been winning a lot at MSG in recent years!

For the last MVP trophy in his career, Li You thanked the "management team" for supporting him over the years.

Mike Sander, the retired equipment manager, burst into tears when he heard his name. Li You is just like in the past. Even after he became rich, he never forgot those who helped him.

"The championship has a price, and this trophy also belongs to my great teammates!"

"Tayshaun is still recovering. This guy is in a contract year. We all know what this means. Thanks to this low-key prince."

The back injury was more serious than expected. Prince has not yet recovered from the ruptured disc. Hearing Li You's praise, he smiled and patted his chest.

"Pau and Tyson also suffered injuries. Big men need to work harder to get back to form. I hope they don't mind me grabbing rebounds sometimes. Everyone wants a triple-double, right?"

Gasol, who had shaved his beard, smiled happily, while Chandler, whose attendance rate has dropped this season, patted his chest. It was also a contract year, and Li You had not forgotten them.

"Ben has rejected many teams, and the return of the championship center injects energy into the team!"

Ben Wallace, who has been the leader of the atmosphere group this season, pounded his chest when he heard Li You's praise. It is his job to train rookies.

Marion was called a "hexagonal warrior" by Li You, and the veteran who took the initiative to reduce his salary was very happy;

JR Smith almost stood up and acted cool when he heard Li You praise him for having "Michael Jordan-like talent"
In Li You's mouth, Dio became the "French Magician". The Frenchman who signed a big contract was smiling happily, and his muscular body was not trained in vain.

Gazuric, who had been a supporting role for many years, had tears in his eyes when he heard that he had become the "backbone" of the team. Chalmers and Thaddeus Young, the "suck-up brothers", were equally excited to be recognized by the boss.

Among the new players, Danny Green and Ibaka also received praise. While they were happy, they suddenly realized that Wesley Matthews next to them was "crying".

"The coach told me more than once that Wesley is the last one to leave the practice gym every day!"

"As a rookie, he has surpassed many people in the league. A ring would be the best reward for him!"

Wesley Matthews, the super bootlicker who won the "Li You Recognition Award", also burst into tears, which stunned Danny Green and Ibaka next to him. The two of them couldn't help but widen their eyes.

"I will always support Lee!"

Wesley was so excited that he almost shouted "loyalty". Reporters who saw this scene pressed the shutter button one after another. The atmosphere in the locker room of the defending champion was really great!

The great head coach D'Antoni was almost praised so much that he retreated tactically. After years of idle career, the guy with the mustache also won big and was grinning from ear to ear in front of everyone.

Such a scene made the chief assistant coach Mike Malone envious. Thinking that even the team's general manager had to look at the mustache guy's face, Malone, who had mastered the "code to winning", couldn't help but become active in his thoughts.

"Our work is not over yet. I hope that in another month, the Knicks will still appear in the Canyon of Heroes!"

"As for the future, the Knicks will still pursue greatness."

Li You smiled and stated the team's goal, ending this year's "praise meeting" with a round of applause. Some New York reporters even updated their Twitter on the spot, continuing to post:

"The Knicks will become the most successful team in NBA history!"

"With 20 championships, Madison Square Garden should consider how to properly display these championship banners."

"Lee will not stop. After winning 8 MVP trophies, he will win 18 FMVP trophies."

Before the game that night started, the Knicks had already swept the Celtics on social media, and there were shouts of "win" everywhere. New York fans were eager to start the championship parade right away.

During the question-and-answer session, most sports media outlets were just flattering the team, and no one asked about tonight's game.

In the first round against the playoff rookie Bulls, Li You Excelled again and looked in better shape than in the past few years. As long as he was not blind, no one would question it anymore.

场均出场33.5分钟的情况下，场均拿到40.3分5.0篮板10.3助攻3.0抢断1.3盖帽1.5失误；

The shooting rate was 69.2%, the three-point shooting rate was 51.7%, and the free throw shooting rate was 94.1%.

This data is still "watered down". Li You only played hard away from home, averaging 20 shots per game, which is still far from the limit.
The Yahoo Sports reporter did not discuss the data issue. Although advanced data has swept the entire sports circle in recent years, Li You's dominance in Excel is beyond doubt:

"Lee, have you been paying attention to the situation of the Mavericks? Nowitzki was eliminated in the first round again. How do you want to evaluate this former opponent now?"

There were many voices criticizing the Germans, but Li You supported Nowitzki as always, and continued to praise him as before:

"I know Dirk's strength. He has been constantly improving his basketball skills in recent years! Failure doesn't mean anything. He is only 31 years old. Give him some time."

As if thinking of Garnett who is about to turn 34, many reporters suddenly felt that what Li You said made sense.

In terms of the championship window, Nowitzki seems to have more advantages, while Harden has no chance at all. It will be difficult for "giant basketball" to break out of the East.

Reporters in Los Angeles did not throw out the Mamba like they did in the past. The gap is too big. Kobe only has the AMVP, and forcing a "touching" will only lead to ridicule.

Finally, when a reporter asked about the free market, Li You took the initiative to change the subject. The Knicks have many players in their contract years, and if they want to maintain their "desire to win", they really need to do something:
"Now we will only consider our current opponents. It is not easy to beat the Celtics!"

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Although some reporters still felt unsatisfied, with the help of the staff, Li You had already raised the trophy and said goodbye to everyone.

In the afternoon, photos of Li You, Charles Sr. and others hugging and celebrating their MVP title swept social media platforms and major mainstream media.

As the player with the most MVP awards in NBA history, many famous players also began to send their blessings. The active Magic Johnson even updated his status directly on Twitter:
"Great achievement! I believe Lee will lead the Knicks to surpass the Celtics!" TNT is responsible for the broadcast of the Eastern Conference semifinals tonight. In the pre-game show, the trio talked about Li You's second three consecutive MVPs and did not forget to continue to mock several outdated MVPs.

“Looking at the performances of the other contestants, I would rather Lee take all the awards!”

Charles Barkley was as sarcastic as ever about the Germans. Considering that tonight's opponent was Garnett again, the big mouth continued to comment without hesitation:
"Kevin Garnett is like Nowitzki, he has never proved himself! Joining the Celtics is a bad choice, maybe he is regretting his decision!"

"These MVPs will not get my respect except Lee and Shaq, they are too soft and don't even have the courage to challenge Lee."

In the first round match between the Jazz and the Suns, the old Shark's playing time became less and less after G3, and he was even DNPed at halftime in G7. As a result, the Suns finally completed a comeback and defeated the 4th-placed Jazz.

Perhaps because of his loss of face, O'Neal has been much more low-key recently, but he has spent a lot of money to "recharge" the media. Taking advantage of Li You's award, the real MVP O'Neal was also praised by many basketball commentators.

Kenny Smith was speechless about the old shark's binding with Li You. The higher Li You's achievements, the more O'Neal boasted about him.

O'Neal, who was tragically DNP, recently said on social media that "one championship surpasses all others", and he was always complaining about those incompetent MVPs who brought shame to his trophy.
"If the Celtics win this round."

Kenny Smith was only halfway through his words when Barkley on the far right interrupted him and vowed:

"They didn't stand a chance! The Celtics were too old and their only strengths were at a disadvantage."

"In terms of game experience, no one in the league can compare to Lee. More importantly, Lee looks more like he is 23 years old!"

"In the first round Game 4, although Lee only scored 45 points, he dominated the game with his personal ability. No one on the Celtics could do that."

The director then showed the Celtics players' blessings on social media. Interestingly, only Garnett remained silent. Ernie Johnson quickly joked:
"Chuck, it seems that Garnett is not like what you said. He still retains the temperament of an old-school player!"

Barkley, grinning widely, seemed to have thought of the funny scene and added:

"Okay! I was wrong! If Garnett can win one more game, he will regain my respect!"

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Kobe, who was far away in Los Angeles, returned home and saw the scene where TNT was praising its "arch-enemy" and mocking its friend before the game.

The victory over the Suns last night was something to be happy about, but when his old partner was DNPed and O'Neal was angry about the loss, Kobe was very happy.
Unfortunately, the good mood only lasted for one night. As of now, Li You’s award has made the commentators forget his victory. No one is discussing the Lakers, and no one praises his rare and efficient performance.

TNT connected with head coach Rivers before the game. Kobe was expected to say something useful, but he ended up saying the same sycophantic things:
"Congratulations to Lee as well! It would be an honor to play against the best basketball players in the world, whether it was with the Magic or the Celtics!"

"It's a perfect combination of technique and physicality. As a basketball practitioner, I watch this series with an appreciative attitude."

"Of course, the Celtics are also ready. As an opponent, we will go all out tonight."

Rivers, with a hoarse voice, showed an attitude of "winning a game is a huge profit", and Kobe's face was very long. It was a pity that he still had expectations, but the Celtics gave up in advance.

When Vanessa reminded her husband about dinner, Kobe responded casually, stopped paying attention to the TV program, got up and went back to the recording studio he had built over the past few years, and locked himself in the room again.

The two AMVP crystal trophies and the "scrap trophy" were placed together. Looking at his own "wall of honor", Kobe felt inexplicably sad. When he thought that even a wimp had an MVP, he cursed loudly.

Hearing the scolding, Vanessa waved the nanny away. The previous "nanny case" had not been settled yet, but her husband was indifferent. Thinking of the life in the past two years, she couldn't help but whispered in a depressed mood:

"Crazy! He must be crazy!"

Like his friend, Garnett's life is equally unhappy. He cannot get rid of the label of "softie" and has lost most of his voice in the locker room.

Before the game, several teammates "defected to the enemy", which made Harden very angry, especially Ray Allen and Rondo, who have been praised by him since they came to New York!

At 19:30 p.m. that evening, Garnett, who was standing on the sidelines, had a long face when he heard David Stern praising Li You's achievements. He was especially angry when he heard the president talk about loyalty.

"Unparalleled achievements have made Lee what he is today. What's even more commendable is that Lee has always stood with New York fans!"

"Loyalty never fades. Let us once again congratulate Lee on winning his 8th career MVP trophy!"

In the center of the venue, David Stern made a "declaration of loyalty" and then applauded after handing over the trophy. He had a bright smile on his face and seemed very satisfied with the atmosphere.

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

At Madison Square Garden, nearly 2 fans once again roared like a tsunami, and New York fans wearing blue cheering T-shirts stood up and applauded.

There were 13 championship flags flying above the arena. In the center of the venue, Li You held up the little bronze man trophy high, and the shouting couldn't stop. This scene made Rondo envious, and he high-fived along with the fans.

Garnett, with a dark face, didn't hear what Li You said. When he came to his senses, the award ceremony was over and the happy New York fans began to loudly laugh at the "softies".

"Softie, give the trophy back to Li!"

"Why no blessing? Softie, you should express gratitude"

"Hello from Minnesota fans!"

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Before the game started, some New York fans sitting in the front row started to cheer themselves up, yelling at Garnett. They were upset because there was no star player in the last round.
Although it was not his first time to play in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden, such an atmosphere still made Garnett furious. This team had never respected him!
After the game started at 20 p.m., Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins, on the TNT commentary booth, saw the Celtics double-teaming the team at the start of the game, and immediately started talking about the status of both teams in the first round:
"The Celtics' double-team put Wade in trouble, but I don't think it will bother the defending champions."

"Gasol just orchestrated a perfect attack. There is no doubt that such a game strategy will test Garnett's defensive ability even more."

Doug Collins commented on Garnett's failure to return to defense in the first round, while Kevin Harlan praised Harden's decisive attack:
"Excellent jump shot rhythm! Garnett looks very aggressive. I hope he is not affected by the recent public opinion!"

Garnett hit his signature jump shot in the left elbow area and beat his chest repeatedly while retreating. When he returned to the half court, he stopped directly at the top line, spread his legs, lowered his center of gravity, glared and clapped his hands, and loudly called on his teammates to defend.

This tough guy attitude is much stronger than Nowitzki's. Li You also "cooperated with the performance" and continued to pick and roll with Gasol, attracting Garnett to double-team.

As time went by, Garnett was sweating profusely, Ray Allen kept using screens to look for opportunities, and Pierce began to miss shots in the face of Marion's entanglement.

The offensive round was about to reach 24 seconds, and Rivers on the sidelines shouted loudly to remind them, but Rondo, who was the one who took the blame, was still a beat slow, and the light was on when he forced the ball out.

"Oh!!"

Cheers resounded throughout the arena again. At 10:14, halfway through the first quarter, the Celtics seemed to be unable to hold on.

Rondo clapped his hands in frustration as he retreated. He noticed Gasol running toward the baseline and Chandler starting to move, so he quickly and loudly reminded his teammates to switch defense.

The rookie roared. Although Garnett was dissatisfied, he still called out to Perkins. When Li You came to the top of the arc, Harden chased him out again.

Chandler, who was moving quickly, did not move down early like Gasol, but accelerated to the three-point line and stood firmly, while using his body to delay Rondo who was chasing him.

Garnett, who was actively assisting in defense, rushed out on his own initiative. Although he tried hard to lower his center of gravity, he was still a step slow when facing Li You's sudden change of direction under his hips.

Watching his opponent leading the ball forward, Garnett desperately slid to the left rear to try to block him, but after the physical collision, Li You was not affected. He gained half a body position while easily chasing the ball.

Garnett gritted his teeth and slid forward, but he didn't have time to alert Perkins who was at the bottom left of the basket, and reluctantly followed Li You to start and try to block the shot.
"squeak!"

The referee blew the whistle, and Garnett, who was trying his best, interfered with Li You who was leaning over to make a layup. The basketball hit his forearm when it flew towards the backboard, and after landing, it had already hit the backboard and went into the basket.

JR Smith rushed over and pushed Garnett, who was still explaining to the referee, aside, and celebrated with Li You by high-fiving, his face full of excitement.

"Have some respect, Nico!"

Garnett, who was pushed, immediately turned around and glared, but JR Smith didn't care about the other's sullen face. He walked outside the three-point line, shaking his head and laughing:
"Respect? Li Rang gave you this trophy!"

Seeing the two people arguing, the New York fans at the scene became even happier and started a new round of chattering, which made Garnett so angry that he remained silent and his face turned even darker for a moment.

At 10:17, with 6 minutes and 31 seconds left in the first quarter, head coach Rivers requested a timeout.

Halfway through the game, Garnett, who returned to the bench, began to gasp for breath. Ray Allen, who also frequently participated in the assist defense, was also taking deep breaths. Although the double-team was effective, it was difficult to persist.

"We performed very well! Keep attacking, don't be affected by the opponent, and keep the rhythm of the game"

Sitting in front of everyone, Rivers raised his voice and gave instructions loudly. Rondo, who was standing next to him, had already taken over the tactical board and drawn a singles tactic for Pierce, constantly explaining:
"Reduce dribbling, and attack the basket when you catch the ball on the move!"

The broadcaster also captured this interesting scene, and Kevin Harlan couldn't help but make a joke in the commentary booth:
"Maybe a good point guard always likes to take over the playbook."

In the first round after the timeout, the Celtics played simply and roughly. After Perkins set a screen at the baseline, Pierce came to the top line and immediately moved sideways, received the ball at the free throw line, dribbled one step and went directly to the basket.

Facing a three-man siege, Pierce leaned over and was about to commit a foul. It was a successful tactical combination. Rondo clapped his hands again to encourage him and reminded Garnett to retreat.

After making both free throws, Pierce breathed a sigh of relief. When he retreated, he did not forget to high-five Rondo to celebrate. On the Celtics bench, Marbury was jealous again when he saw this scene!

Since the champion guard came to the team, the former good brothers have "rebelled". Staring at Li You, Marbury ignored the weird looks from the atmosphere group and continued to talk to himself:

"Fuck! You're all wimps!"

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(End of this chapter)