NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 733 Winning and Losing (Daily Chapter)

2010年6月9号星期三，ESPN公布了一项有趣的统计，总决赛G3收视人数突破了3200万人。

This is a very astonishing statistic. Compared with the less than 2000 million spectators in previous years, last night's game was extremely popular!
However, according to statistics from surveys conducted by multiple media outlets, the main reason why most people who choose to watch the game pay attention to this game is not because of how exciting the match is.

Some of the onlookers who were interviewed said excitedly in front of the camera:
"It's unbelievable that Li lost! I will wish him the best, but the loss sparked my interest in the finals!"

"."

After Good Morning America released the interview clip, the host spread his hands helplessly in front of the camera. More than one spectator gave such an answer. Facts have proved that, except for New York fans, most people are numb to the championship.

Although there are many fans who like to win, we still need stories if we want to attract more online fans.

The story of 8 consecutive championships has been told for several years, and the spectators are tired of it. The playoff winning streak has been ended, the MVP has turned "black", and the core players have been injured. Obviously, such a plot is more attractive.

On social media, the topic of the finals has skyrocketed. The unprecedented enthusiasm for watching the game has made the NBA league confused. No one pays attention to the referee report. The spectators are discussing how many games Li You will lose.
Real fans are more concerned about the game itself. The commentators were polarized last night, but it is undeniable that the attention on subsequent games has indeed skyrocketed because of Duncan's "clumsiness".

Last night, most New York fans were watching the game together in Times Square. At the end of the third quarter, the shouting and cursing wouldn't stop. The crowd kept arguing until late at night, and there were still shouts of "Fuck" in the subway station in the morning.

In contrast, Los Angeles fans were all smiles and celebrated as they left the stadium last night. In the morning, they wanted to see what the newspapers were saying about the team, but all the columns were about "crazy MVP".

The most loyal basketball critics are blaming Duncan's victory. Such reports make many fans confused and can only seek recognition on social media.

At 10 a.m., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, was particularly busy.

As a hospital highly regarded by the wealthy and famous in Los Angeles, it is naturally the first choice for injuries. Kobe has been staying in the ward after receiving an examination last night. After winning the game, Mamba just felt inexplicable emotions.

But after coming to his senses, Kobe couldn't help but feel excited. The Lakers had a chance to win this series!

Phil Jackson also came here early in the morning. In addition to checking his back injury, the old man came to visit Mamba and listen to the ideas of the core players.

Noticing the old man sitting on the bed with his hands on his waist, Kobe pointed to his knees and said seriously:

"I promise to return in Game 5. Even though I can't be 100% back, I will definitely be back on the court!"

"."

As long as the Lakers win Game 4, the decisive battle will be played at home. Vanessa, who had been silent all the time, heard her husband "swearing and swearing" and angrily threw the fruit in her hand aside.

She couldn't understand this obsession, and Vanessa felt that her husband, who was completely immersed in the world of basketball, was unreasonable.

Listening to Kobe's imagination of the future, Phil Jackson didn't speak for a long time. Finally, the old man sighed and talked about what happened today helplessly:

"TMZ reported the exact news from Shannon Brown, who publicly stated that he had received a special assignment."

"CNN will be releasing an interview with Shannon Brown soon."

When Kobe heard that this guy was going to be on TV, he immediately cursed in anger. This reminded him of the media's attitude during the Eagle County incident, and he couldn't help but interrupt:

"Who cares about a piece of shit! I will continue to support Tim!"

Vanessa glanced at her husband, whose mind was full of basketball, and suddenly asked in a low voice:

"Why now? Why would Shannon Brown accept an interview with CNN at this time?"

Having experienced the Eagle County incident, Vanessa knows the media's unscrupulous principles. The "Green Light Incident" has passed, and the two parties have "reconciled." It is purely embarrassing to dig up the parties involved again at this time.

Phil Jackson was silent for a while, looking at Kobe arguing with his wife, and finally whispered:
"Because someone is trying to make peace with Lee. I don't know why Brown would change his mind. Anyway, don't answer any questions from reporters. Just focus on your recovery. Derek and the others will come to visit you in the evening."

"."

Kobe opened his mouth and wanted to say "This will destroy a family", but Vanessa pulled her husband. Obviously, someone just wanted to ruin Duncan's reputation.

Phil Jackson stood up and talked to the doctor for a while before turning around and leaving. Outside the room, Rambis and his men were still talking in low voices. When they saw the old man from KFC, they couldn't help but remind him:
"The Governor and Ms. Whitman just arrived at the hospital."

The old man at KFC shook his head. It was election time in California recently. Although he had no interest in paying attention to related matters, he knew that Li You had been nominated at the Elephant Party Convention for several consecutive years:

"That's not what we need to focus on. Since we have a chance to win the game, we should go all out."

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Outgoing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is not depressed by marital problems as reported by the California media. Extramarital affairs are commonplace for the old scumbag.

The governor, wearing a floral shirt, was proudly introducing his eldest daughter, Katherine. The blonde girl, who was studying at the University of Southern California, complained a little embarrassedly when she heard her father's praise.

"Catherine is not even 21 yet, but she is much better than me, Lee. You will love the book she wrote. I swear, this is the most wonderful story I have ever read!"

Two years ago, the blonde was still a fat girl, but now she is much slimmer. Perhaps she remembered her embarrassing appearance when they met a few years ago, and Catherine blushed. Her book actually depends on everyone's support.
His younger brother Patrick also turned into a handsome boy. Seeing Li You wearing protective boots, he interrupted his father's nagging and asked curiously:

"Uncle Lee, the newspaper said you were seriously injured. What will you do in the next game?"

Schwarzenegger almost glared at his son who kept talking about irrelevant things. Li You, who was leaning on the bed, looked helpless. Rumors were flying everywhere, and ESPN had "reported" him before he even said a word.

A bunch of professionals claiming to be sports medicine experts have assured on social media that Lee Woo is "not going to make it". With all the analysis, many fans are praying for him.
Just looking at Twitter, the ignorant crowd thought that Li You had "died". In just one night, the popularity of related news continued to soar.

"I feel pretty good. In fact, if the medical team hadn't insisted, I would be celebrating match point right now."

Li You was telling the truth, and Patrick believed it immediately. The young man excitedly shouted "Superman". Schwarzenegger ignored his son and took the initiative to change the subject and whispered:
"Ms. Whitman needs more support, you know, she's been out of politics for too long."

Catherine had already left with her brother. Li You glanced at the actor governor and responded simply:

"If she hadn't written that letter to the Sacramento Bee, there wouldn't be this problem. It's terrible to oppose the California high-speed rail project, and she shouldn't have donated to those Donald Trump Party members."

"Of course, this is just communication between us. Ms. Whitman comes from a famous family. Maybe more people will support her."

Schwarzenegger raised his eyebrows and spread his hands. Jerry Brown had served as California Secretary of State and was currently serving as Attorney General. This gubernatorial candidate was very strong and almost impeccable.

Although Whitman's PAC is extremely wealthy, throwing money around is sometimes useless:
“Would you like to enter Hollywood after retiring?”

"Hell, I'm really fine!"

Li You laughed and complained, but Schwarzenegger didn't care. He asked his daughter to take out a few more books and shared enthusiastically:

"Give Alvin and his friends a bedtime read. You really should have a daughter."

Catherine felt a little embarrassed by her father's dedication to selling books. After leaning over to hug him, the young girl whispered:

"have a good rest!"

Schwarzenegger, who served two terms as governor, has accumulated a lot of connections in the political arena. After Kim is likely to be elected as a New Mexico state legislator, the relationship between the two sides will become much closer.

The actor governor believes that in a few years, Li You's family will become the "Governor's Family" and the two sides can continue to cooperate in the future.

On the other hand, Musk was still complaining to Whitman about some California bills. There were always problems at the Fremont factory. Tesla was about to go public at the end of the month, but local officials were still holding him back.

“I can donate a lot of money.”

Schwarzenegger hugged the celebrity entrepreneur again. Whitman, who had long been tired of nagging, smiled and interrupted Musk to say slowly, "Elon, I'm so glad to see you. Say hello to Lee again for me. If you need help, please feel free to ask. My private jet is better than your spaceship."

Maldonado, who was running for lieutenant governor, also said goodbye with a smile. Musk didn't understand Spanish, so he could only stare at Li You and the other man talking nonsense.

After the group had completely left, Musk unbuttoned his shirt and once again complained about his morning experience:

"The chairman of the President's Physical Fitness and Sports Committee should just become an actor. He's such a hypocrite. Catherine seems like a nice girl."

"I received calls from several Donald Trump senators last night, and people from Capital Group are coming over this afternoon."

"They should invite you to a Wall Street party instead of pretending to come visit you!"

The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became. He was almost bankrupt back then and almost had to "beg on door to door". Now Li You had only stayed in the hospital for one night, and this group of people took this opportunity to show their goodwill.

"Someone wants to short us before we even go public. What a bunch of shit-eating dogs! They only care about money."

Musk smiled awkwardly, seeming to think that Ax Capital also had short-selling attributes, and continued speaking quickly:

"Of course we are different. Those old guys are antiques from the last century. Can Bloomberg write a few articles for me? Bloomberg should take care of you, one of its own."

Hearing the other party complain about his relationship with Georgina, Li You glared at Musk and directly talked about the problem of the factory:
"If you're against labor unions, go talk to the people leading them, not bash the Labor Relations Board in front of reporters."

“If you win over a group of people within the factory, there will be divisions within it. If you continue to intensify the conflict, in a few years you will be facing a lawsuit for racism.”

"."

When Musk heard Li You talk about the internal fighting among workers and the suggestion of depriving workers of their rights, he remained silent again. After a long pause, he finally said:
"You are a monster. I just don't like those unions."

"My guys replaced me in the middle management of the factory. Those brothers didn't like the environment. There were many people coming from New Mexico who were eager for this job. At least our security measures were good."

Li You ignored the other party's complaints and mentioned his suggestions again. Musk did not object this time. In fact, he did not care about the workers' disputes at all. He just wanted to complain about the union that took the money but did not do anything.

"Will Whitman succeed? $1.44 million in personal funds, more than any other self-funded political candidate in American history, if she is elected governor."

Interrupting his boring fantasy, Li You looked at Musk who showed an envious look and said directly:

"She doesn't stand a chance. Maldonado is going to lose to Gavin Newsom for lieutenant governor. And you can try to deal with Jerry Brown, who is very fond of environmental issues."

"Electric car, believe me, he will like it. You can talk to him about environmental protection and other topics during dinner."

As if he didn’t believe that “you can lose money if you spend a lot of money”, Musk pretended to be loyal to the Elephant Party and continued:

"There are still a few months left. Maybe I should donate some more money to that old woman. I think the high-speed rail project is shit. The current finances are terrible."

Seeing Talulah Riley bringing a few girls back to the room, Musk stopped complaining and looked at Li You who was surrounded by people with some envy. He felt sour in his heart, but he did not forget to say sarcastically:
"We are planning to go to Scotland for our wedding in September, Lee, who are you going to take with you?"

Ashley and Mary were both dressed in printed T-shirts and jeans. The Olsen sisters had witnessed Musk's depressed look at the time, and they also turned their heads to tease the celebrity entrepreneur:

“Why choose?”

"We're going to go together!"

Kristen Ritter, who was wearing a ponytail on the other side, was dressed in the same way. When she heard the two people's righteous words, she couldn't help but curl her lips. When she saw Scarlett squeezed into her arms, she said angrily:
"Scarlett! Stop pushing me."

Unlike the pregnant girl who was busy with her career or taking care of her children, the succubi arrived last night and found that Li You only had a swollen ankle. They were in a good mood and almost staged a hospital play.

Scarlett was eager to try out the new scene she had never unlocked before. After pulling her T-shirt, she stood up with her full body, not caring about the eyes of the crowd, and continued to complain:

"What does it matter, dear? There is no problem."

Soon they started arguing, even arguing about what dress to wear for the date in the evening. Talulah Riley shook her blonde hair and joined the discussion, which gave Musk a headache.

At lunchtime, the girls finally left. Feeling very sad, Musk turned the TV channel to ESPN and listened to the commentator's nonsense about Li You's injury. He couldn't help but suggest:

"Just do what they say, end basketball, maybe we can start a big business together. I'm not interested in listening to the board of directors."

While wiping the lip marks from his face, Li You heard the sourness in the other person's tone, sighed, and spoke his heart again:
"Man, I just love it! Basketball makes me stronger!"

Thinking that Li You was mocking his weak physique, Musk subconsciously touched his belly where his abdominal muscles were, then looked at Li You's bulging muscle lines, and finally felt a little embarrassed to talk about men.

"I can hit 5, you should practice more."

-

On Thursday, June 6, Duncan, who was still preparing for Game 10 in the evening, received some very bad news from his lawyer early in the morning.

"The Orange County Superior Court refused to hold a 'secret hearing' for us, and there is a high probability that the custody request will also be problematic."

"As for the endorsement breach of contract, I'm sorry, I can only get some liquidated damages for you."

"."

While the lawyer was still explaining on the phone, Duncan's eyes widened. He suddenly thought of the terrible environment that his children might face in the future if Shannon Brown expressed her views bluntly on CNN.

After hanging up the phone, Duncan hurriedly called Shannon Brown, but the number was connected yesterday, but now it was a voicemail box.

A day passed, and Duncan, who won Game 3, began to feel afraid. Maybe he would win tonight, but in a corner that the public could not see, he lost to the point of despair.

"what!!"

The impotent and furious Duncan once again smashed everything around him to pieces, yelled and began to use the Mamba's method of mental victory, constantly comforting himself that "everything will be fine."

In the afternoon, the Knicks announced that Li You would miss tonight's Game 4. He has now flown back to New York with his medical team, and the Hospital for Special Surgery on the Upper East Side will conduct another diagnosis.

As soon as the news was announced, a new round of "prayer" activities began on Twitter. Unlucky Kobe announced his return in G5, but no one paid attention to it.

Some careful New York fans also discovered that the Knicks started pre-selling tickets for Game 6. This news actually made some of Li You's fans feel relieved, thinking that Giegie might not be injured that seriously.

At 21 p.m. that night, although all the Knicks players received a text message from Li You before the game saying "Just wait for Game 5", the tension remained high after the game started.

The Knicks' rookie point guard was suppressed right after the start, and it was all thanks to Gasol's lead. The Lakers' Duncan launched a fierce attack at the start, and Odom also showed excellent form.

The first quarter was interrupted halfway through. In addition to the clashes on the court, New York fans who threw debris also fought with Los Angeles fans.
In the box, Jim Buss looked unhappy. Delta Airlines had lost its sponsorship, and American Express also said that they might not cooperate in the future.

Anheuser-Busch made it clear that it would not sign a sponsorship, and Wingstop also pushed back on the contract. In just one day, most of the sponsors had "run away".
Hollywood stars have not reacted yet, but California politicians are expressing their opinions on social media.

Ms. Whitman, who was running for governor, suddenly became a basketball fan. Jerry Brown publicly expressed his disappointment. Gavin Newsom, who was likely to win the election for lieutenant governor, also complained that he would not go to Staples Center to watch the game.

What made Jim Buss feel even more incredible was that some Mexicans were protesting. It was the first time he knew that these people were paying attention to basketball.
Looking at the boss with an ugly face, Kupchak was also a little helpless. They could win Game 4 tonight, but winning could not make everyone happy. Jim Buss stopped paying attention to the game and whispered helplessly:
"That Lynch Hunter thing is right, maybe this is the game of basketball!"

"."

(End of this chapter)