NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 734: Both Disintegrate (Daily Chapter)
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 2010, 6, Staples Center began to bustle again.

Los Angeles fans, who always smile when they win and feel numb when they lose, have been smiling in recent days. Facts have proved that as long as you win, the process is actually not that important!
Under the guidance of CNN's Larry King, Shannon Brown admitted his mistakes and explained the special culture of NBA teams to the audience. During the show, Brown burst into tears and said:
"I'm not a superstar, I just want to play basketball and I want to give my kids a better life."

"I had no choice, I just made the mistake of being a man"

Shannon Brown begged for forgiveness after revealing his mistakes several months ago. As for whether he can be forgiven, the onlookers didn't care. The content of this interview was really explosive!
The reason why it is a "man's mistake" is that everyone silently abides by the team's unspoken rules.

For example, players can discuss basketball skills with cheerleaders, and star players can get in-depth communication with fans.

Not only that, Shannon Brown also revealed that some superstars can get more "benefits", and married people are "having fun" outside, and he just abides by some underlying regulations.

A former Lakers cheerleader, a Playboy model, a reality show producer, a TV star and a female rapper have all interacted with the star players.

Although Shannon Brown didn't say a name at the end of the show, the answer to the Lakers superstar was obvious, and the crowd went completely crazy.

In two days, the discussion on social media about "Kobe did it too" exploded, and TMZ even directly revealed that Kara DiBello, the producer of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, participated in the competition!
Interestingly, the Kardashian sisters, as good friends, neither denied nor acknowledged the rumors, and the well-known producer did not say anything either, leaving it to the outside world to discuss.

Khloe Kardashian took the opportunity to promote her reality show with her husband, while Kim Kardashian took the opportunity to show her affection with her boyfriend, Brooklyn Nets player Kris Humphries. The two will watch Game 5 of the Finals together.
Compared to the gossip, not many people discussed Kobe's comeback despite his injury. Some fans even called on Mamba to continue his recovery. It's good for Duncan and Odom to lead the team as a core!

The Kardashian sisters who actively update their social media can only attract the crowd of onlookers, while most mainstream media are more concerned about Li You's injury.

Although doctors at the New York Hospital for Special Surgery did not provide detailed information, they briefly summarized Lee You's ankle injury to New York reporters over the weekend:

"Incredible body! Maybe it's a medical miracle!"

"."

The official injury report given by the Knicks is that there is no structural damage. This is the result of a joint examination by two top hospitals. Of course, swelling is inevitable, and the game in Game 5 may be affected.

The sports professionals invited by ESPN also expressed their disbelief after reading the report. You know, the diagnosis a few days ago was that his season was over, but now it’s just a swollen ankle. This is simply God’s blessing!
When attending the press conference in the afternoon, D'Antoni and James Dolan looked at the crowds of reporters in the room with some helplessness.

ESPN's pace was too fast, leading some fans to believe that the Knicks forced Li You to return in order to win the championship.

Looking back at the video, it was almost flipped 90 degrees. Considering that Li You is still a heavy defender, fans don’t believe these reports at all. The human ankle structure is not that strong.

The Knicks' press officer couldn't select any good questions. These guys seemed to be sure that there was something wrong with the injury report, and everyone wanted to know the "truth."

After the official announcement that Li You would play, many reporters exclaimed. When it came to the question-and-answer session, even Doris Burke, a family member, did not follow the routine. The New York female reporter asked seriously:

"Mike, was Lee's decision influenced by the team? In 4 days, it's hard for us to believe that Lee will recover from his injury."

The mustache guy was a little bit annoyed. The commentators thought that he was also putting pressure on him after losing two games in a row. They criticized him every day these days, but no one believed the truth. He could only answer seriously again:
"Health is the most important thing. This is also the team culture of the Knicks. When Pau was injured, the medical team was very cautious."

"Tyson was the same. He wanted to return to the finals with a shoulder injury, but we still said no."

"The same is true for Lee's injury. In fact, after being injured in G3, he hoped to return to the court in the fourth quarter, but the medical team could not confirm the specific injury. I will not take risks in this situation."

"After the examination in Los Angeles, we returned to New York for re-examination. God has been blessing Lee. The injury is just as reported. He will lead us to win the match point tonight!"

Although D'Antoni explained in detail, most sports reporters were still confused. The TNT reporter turned around and asked James Dolan almost the same question.

Hearing the accusations in the reporters' voices, Curly felt a little angry.

He had been cursing the Lakers and Tim Duncan every day recently, and he had also spent a lot of time dealing with New York reporters. He couldn't help but look tired:

"I'm not going to be stupid. The Knicks had great moments like 'Reed's return,' but I still want to emphasize that health is the most important thing."

"Lee is everything. Even if we lose this finals, as long as he stays healthy, we will continue to win in the future."

"We made the decision to bring Lee back after a detailed medical evaluation and, as Mike said, God bless Lee!"

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Although many reporters still had some doubts, after hearing the two people's repeated emphasis, they temporarily suppressed their doubts.

When the Yahoo Sports reporter asked about the tripping issue again, James Dolan couldn't help but glare again and responded angrily:

"Maybe Mike is still giving his opponent face, but I still stick to my point of view. This was a premeditated injury!"

"It's hard to imagine that MVP would use such a move. I know Tim Duncan is going through a low point in his life, but his behavior has insulted the sport."

"Duncan stole the trophy from Lee and tried to win the championship with a despicable move. I can't accept it. The league should consider taking back his MVP."

D'Antoni was not polite. He pulled the microphone in front of him, took the initiative to take the lead, raised his voice and added:
"Tim Duncan inherited the Spurs' team culture. Bruce Bowen hurt him. After losing in the finals, he obviously didn't learn his lesson."

"I have no interest in discussing CNN news, but as Shannon Brown said, our opponents have special plans."

"God won't favor such a person, and basketball won't lie."

-

With less than two hours left until the 21:2 game, a large number of sports reporters were crowded in the player tunnel.

In Game 4, 97:104, the Knicks were possessed by a blacksmith and were suppressed almost throughout the entire game. Many commentators then realized that the role players of the defending champions were good but not ridiculously strong.

There are too many rookies, especially Chalmers in the backcourt. His performance in organizing offense when he was No. 1 was disastrous. His pick-and-roll and ball-handling offense was very poor, and he could only get by with a jump shot after catching the ball.

The unpredictable JR Smith also looked unpredictable, making 14 of 5 shots, 8 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and 6 of 4 free throws. Although he scored 16 points, he had 4 turnovers.

The posture was nice but they couldn't score any goals, which made the New York fans so angry that they held "meetings" for the backcourt combination for several days in a row.

Thaddeus Young, who was highly expected, also performed poorly, acting like a "headless fly" and completely losing his spirit.

As for Ben Wallace and Gary Neal, no one blamed them. The veterans tried their best and their boxing level is still as good as before. The God of War is not suitable for tense competitions and his poor performance was in line with fans' expectations.

The Knicks rely entirely on veterans to support their offense, and this is when the ability of Tim Duncan on the opposing team comes to the fore. Putting aside the defensive break-throughs and stepping on the opponent's feet, MVP is indeed stronger and can be called the cornerstone of the Lakers!

On the offensive end, he not only served as the core of the triangle offense, but also did his best in pick-and-roll screening and frontcourt rebounding. On the defensive end, Duncan was even more powerful, and his pick-and-roll defense against guards was perfect.

After the finals in previous years, most basketball commentators believed that Duncan's MVP was a "fake", but this year, with Li You's absence, Duncan proved himself that he is extremely strong!
Not only did he prove himself, but the basketball critics also saw through Kobe. Mamba is a cancer, just as Phil Jackson described in his book:
"Kobe is uncoachable!"

A group of sports reporters were eagerly waiting. When they saw Li You not wearing formal clothes for a rare occasion, but wearing headphones and dressed in sportswear, they couldn't help but rush over to him.

"Lee, how are you feeling?"

“Did the Knicks ask you to play with an injury?”

"How would you evaluate Tim Duncan's actions? Lee, have you forgiven him?"

"."

Holding recording devices, they asked loud questions. Fortunately, the Knicks had enough staff to stop these emotional reporters in time. Li You spoke to comfort them and then simply responded:

"God bless me, as you can see on the injury report, there is still some swelling in the ankle, but it's not a big deal."

"It's a good thing that the league didn't change the schedule. This year we have the opportunity to return to our home court and hold the trophy. New York fans have been looking forward to it for many years."

When hearing Li You making fun of the league's schedule, many reporters smiled.

The call for a 22111-- Finals schedule appeared a few years ago, but the Knicks swept too many games, so David Stern ultimately rejected it.

Perhaps the president had already anticipated that the Lakers would reap the schedule bonus this year, with the decisive battle being played at home, which is a huge advantage.

However, these are all gossips from basketball commentators. Most people will not discuss the "script" issue in depth. After all, the Knicks can always play 5 against 8, so there is little point in discussing these.
As it was not the interview time, Li You only answered the questions that everyone was concerned about. Looking at the expectant eyes of the crowd, he smiled and said, "Tim may just be a little clumsy, but for us old players, there is nothing to discuss."

"I like pure basketball! After all, basketball doesn't lie."

When Li You left, he was found to be stumbling a little. All the sports reporters were deeply moved. This was the representative of pure basketball. A young reporter from Yahoo Sports even blamed himself:

"I really want to apologize for my articles. This is pure basketball. Lee is completely different from those guys who will do anything to win."

"."

The reporters around all agreed that there is no purer basketball player than Li You. Such passion made everyone feel like crying.

Only a few reporters murmured in their hearts that the Knicks' "martial arts" level in G4 was not low. If it weren't for Duncan's "resistance", he would not be limping, but would be hospitalized with Kobe.

"Durability" is also a trait of a superstar. Duncan, who has been "strangling" the Western Conference for many years, is not someone who can be easily dealt with.

In the visiting team's locker room, the Knicks were shouting and cheering. Although Danny Green was excited, he still felt his scalp tingling when he saw Matthews with tears in his eyes.
"Boss, I should have played better. I failed to live up to your expectations."

Matthews was already in tears when he squeezed next to Li You. The newbie complained loudly while showing his loyalty to the fullest.

Chalmers was very angry when he saw such a scene. Li You was not there, and the flatterers did not sacrifice themselves to take away the opponent. These guys were very smart and only knew how to show off in front of the boss.

Chalmers wanted to join in the complaint, but before he could open his mouth, the shirtless JR Smith pushed him behind him and made some fancy gestures. The championship guard's eyes turned red!
"I pray to God every day! Boss, I'm so happy to see you back!"

"I knew that *** couldn't hurt you. For the 8th consecutive championship, I have customized a pure gold crown. I believe this is the best gift."

JR Smith boasted about the gift he designed himself and even did a "void crowning", which made Gazuric and others shout with excitement.

Thaddeus Young on the side was so impressed that his eyes widened. He was really impressed by the flattery to such an extent.

Gasol was equally happy, but after the fist bump, he had a guilty look on his face. The game was dragged to the decisive battle, and he had to take the blame. Without the familiar cooperation, the Spanish big man was very uncomfortable:

"I thought I could win the next game, sorry, Lee"

Li You didn't expect Gasol to crush Duncan. The MVP on the other side tried his best. There was a difference in their desire for victory:

"It's best of three now, Bro, don't worry, maybe it's a good thing to go back home and hold the trophy."

"Maybe I should come back in the Finals, rebounding is still a problem."

Chandler, now with his shoulders slung, stepped forward to hug and greet them, feeling a little guilty about his choice. With the twin tower lineup, the Knicks were the leading team in rebounding.

"That's the Frenchman's problem! This guy always says he plays from the 1st position to the 5th position. I looked at the stats and Boris' rebounding isn't that great."

Li You patted the tough guy Chandler, and then punched the mediocre Dior twice. The latter laughed embarrassedly and held up his phone to loudly explain:

"I just believe in Boss! I swear, I'm going to get a double-double tonight."

Ben Wallace also showed a guilty look on his dark face. The veteran was powerless and boxing could not solve the problem. After being suspended for one game, he would not be able to exert any strength tonight. At this time, he stepped forward and bumped fists:
"The rookies need more practice. These guys failed to inherit our locker room culture."

Compared to the first generation champions, the bootlickers only show off in front of the boss. Li You knows this and naturally won't blame them:

"Don't worry about me, Ben! Times have changed, but I will continue to dominate the game. Serge played well, but the foul was stupid!"

Ibaka, who was still unable to communicate fluently, grinned embarrassedly when he heard Li You's familiar Spanish. He had no good way to defend against the MVP, and when he was beaten, he was anxious and could only pull and punch.

Ibaka finally realized why everyone likes to squeeze into the starting lineup. Next to Li You, stats are easily available.

Chalmers, who was performing poorly, was worried about his future. The newbie squeezed in front of him again, trying to raise his voice and shouting:
"Send those bastards home!!"

After a warm hug, Marion also started shouting loudly. The veteran took the lead and the shouting became louder and louder. Prince, who was always calm, also squeezed next to Li You and shouted along.

Infected by the atmosphere in the locker room, Danny Green jumped up and down and threw his towel. Although the game hadn't started yet, the newbie felt that they would definitely win tonight:

“So this is the team leader!”

In the home team's locker room, Kobe was wearing a heavy knee pad. Compared to Li You, his injury was more serious, but for his last home game, Mamba just wanted to give his all.

CNN's report caused Vanessa to not speak to him for several days, but Kobe didn't care at all. Women would only affect his home advantage!
Sitting in his seat, Kobe, who had changed into his training suit, began to loudly mobilize his teammates. When Mamba got excited, he pumped his fist repeatedly:

"If we win this game, we will usher in a new era!"

"A championship banner belonging to us will be raised above the arena. No one will question us anymore. Those shitty reporters will only call us champions!"

"Los Angeles at 4 a.m. witnessed our efforts. God will not let down those who work hard."

Although Kobe's speech sounded very contagious, the Lakers players were not so excited. On social media, more and more people called them the "clown team."

Barnes was still meditating with his eyes closed. Fisher did not respond. He just sorted his sneakers silently.

Odom glanced at the "bruised" Duncan and found that the boss also had his eyes closed. While Kobe was no longer talking, he immediately took over the conversation and explained:

"Kobe, I swear, I haven't told anyone about you, and Khloe won't talk about it on the show."

"Fuck! Fuck."

When Kobe heard Odom's explanation, he was so angry that he yelled and cursed. Mamba looked ferocious. He was talking about the game, but this wimp was talking to him about women!
Duncan, who had finished his meditation, ignored Mamba's yelling and led the team to two consecutive wins. He had completely taken control of the team. He looked at Farmar and Vujacic who were silent, turned his head and said in a deep voice:

"Stay focused, take the shot decisively when there is an opportunity, and every free throw is very important."

Veteran Joe Smith was inexplicably emotional. He really admired Duncan now. Basketball was more important than life, and the MVP really fought hard for the championship.

-

At 20:30 p.m. that evening, the Staples Center was already packed. Los Angeles fans didn't bother to pay attention to gossip. They were too eager to win and just wanted to see their home team continue to win.

From time to time, the director directed the camera to David Stern and others. James Dolan was sitting next to them, and the two of them were whispering to each other from time to time.

James and his group sitting in the front row were in a good mood. Wade had a smile on his face the whole time, and Carmelo Anthony and his fiancée Lala also had smiles on their faces.

Unlike his friends who showed off their affection, Wade glanced at David Stern, then covered his mouth and whispered to James:

"Pat Riley told me that a supermarket was going to open in New York and the Knicks were going to go quiet like the Celtics did."

It's no secret that the league was suppressing Auerbach. The Cardinal was too strong, the Celtics won too much, and finally David Stern took action.

James also got the news. Ever since the ratings rebounded strongly after the losing game, some commentators have been discussing this matter. Combined with the changes in the luxury tax, wealthy New York will also have to compromise for the league.

“8 consecutive championships, it’s incredible!”

The Chosen One did not respond to his friend. He sighed and looked up at the sky above the stadium. James suddenly changed the subject and complained in a low voice:
"It would be nice if Kobe didn't have a no-trade power."

The Lakers will also disintegrate, Duncan is destined not to stay in Los Angeles, Kobe has proved that he cannot lead the team to win the championship, and this powerful team is about to be rebuilt.

The era of these two teams is over, but Wade doesn't feel anything about it. The oily head recently showed him sincerity and he wants to return to Miami:
“Maybe we can do something big!”

Looking at his friend who was grinning, James still didn't respond immediately. The Chosen One still wanted to wait and see:
“Los Angeles is also nice.”

(End of this chapter)