NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 744: Ruined reputation, win-win deal. (Daily chapter)
On Tuesday, July 2010, 7, ESPN reported early in the morning that free agent Richard Jefferson had no intention of renewing his contract with the Spurs.

After the free market opened last week, the news that Popovich decided to return to the Spurs encouraged San Antonio fans and made the team management want to do something big.

Before the three-way trade began, management assured fans that Jefferson would stay and form a "Big Four" after sending Bynum and Antonio McDyess.

It was rare to have to pay taxes, and Spurs fans expressed their support. As a result, the deal was officially reached, but Jefferson exposed the team's lies:

"I informed the team on the 30th that I would not be staying in San Antonio next season."

"Thank you Coach Budenholzer for your support, but I have no interest in working with Tim Duncan."

Just yesterday afternoon, the Lakers, Suns, and Spurs reached a three-way deal, with three star players swapping teams:
The Suns sent Amar'e Stoudemire to the Lakers and a conditional 2011 second-round pick to the Spurs;
The Spurs sent Andrew Bynum to the Suns, Antonio McDyess to the Lakers, and brought back Tim Duncan;

The Lakers got a new core, a championship forward with a five-year, $5 million contract, and a rotation center in the last year of his contract, in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick and a former MVP.

This deal is undoubtedly a win-win for all parties. Although the Spurs sent away two main players in the trade, Bynum's injury poses a future risk, and McDyess has run out of gas, so it's just right to get rid of his contract.

The Suns believe in their medical team, and the "miracle doctor" intends to keep the new core free of injuries;
The Lakers welcome a championship forward. Although the contract amount is a bit large, his salary is similar to Duncan. In the case that Kobe cannot be traded, the dual core can continue to ensure the team's competitiveness!
The only regret is that the Spurs failed to keep Jefferson. An ESPN reporter revealed on Twitter that the reason for not renewing the contract was because Jefferson hated Duncan's little actions.

If you look at Jefferson's Twitter, you can easily find the ambiguity during the finals:

"Why was there no foul? The league should consider taking back the MVP trophy so he can't get the 'franchise'!"

After showing his true nature, Jefferson was a little dissatisfied with Popovich's return to "pick peaches". In the end, the Spurs' "Big Four" plan failed, and next season, they still have to rely on the "GDP" combination.

But this is also good news for management. After all, Duncan's salary is 2100 million US dollars, and Jefferson will not have to pay taxes if he runs away.

As long as Duncan can play normally, returning to the playoffs will not be a problem. The Spurs will definitely win!

As this deal took place, the Magic offered Richard Jefferson a four-year, $4 million contract, and Vince Carter successfully recruited his old teammates to his side.

Regarding this deal, Carter did not forget to mock the stingy Spurs on Twitter:

"My good brother told me that he didn't feel the sincerity, maybe that's why they couldn't win the championship! #RealBlackMamba #BrotherBasketball"

Another blockbuster deal was also completed on Monday. No third party was introduced. Finally, with the active recruitment of Howard and Raja Bell, Artest successfully came to Cleveland.

In the same sign-and-trade deal, the Heat sent Metta World Peace, the 2011, 2013, and 2016 first-round draft picks;
The Raptors received David Lee, Michael Beasley, and 2011 and 2012 second-round draft picks;
At this point, the Heat only have the "Big Three" and Haslem left, and the rest of the rotation players have expired. Pat Riley's first task is to introduce a point guard and a center.
The Miami Herald reported yesterday that the team held a grand welcome ceremony for the "Big Three". James changed to No. 6 jersey, Bosh changed to No. 1, and Wade still wore No. 3!
The atmosphere was extremely enthusiastic. Pat Riley seemed confident about the team's construction plan, and finally released a signal that surprised the commentators:

"A lot of people are talking about the center position, but in this offensive era, Chris can play the 5th position!"

"I talked to LeBron. He is an all-around fighter who can play from the 1st position to the 5th position. Big men will not bother the Heat."

Although the welcome ceremony did not attract much attention, Cavaliers fans felt bad after seeing the related news. In order to take care of the chosen one, James has never played inside.

In order to reduce the burden on James, head coach Mike Brown even pushed this core player to the No. 1 position and did not take on any defensive responsibilities in the game.

As a result, when he arrived at the Miami Heat, Pat Riley said a few words and the chosen one was willing to do the "dirty work" again. Many Cleveland fans were a little upset about this:

"Dwight Howard is the hero of Cleveland!"

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The popularity of the "Happy Beast" has skyrocketed. Yesterday, Howard released a photo of himself with Raja Bell and Artest. Howard seized the opportunity to continue to build his "loyal" persona:
"Embrace the championship experience, we are going to do a great job!"

The Cavaliers also obtained some trade exceptions in the deal, with a salary of 400 million, so they can continue to add depth to the lineup. As long as Gilbert is willing to spend money, blocking the Heat will not be a problem.

David Lee was a little angry about being traded, mainly because he was not very good at playing abroad. He had been silent before to show his professionalism, but after the trade was completed, he retweeted Artest's tweet:
"Miami has lost its future leader, circus culture will never succeed! #NewYorkGang #ChampionForward #GOAT recognition"

Artest and David Lee flew directly to Los Angeles after reporting. Tomorrow is ESPY, and all past Knicks members have been invited. It is a memorable moment, and no one is too lazy to respond.

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At 13:4 p.m. on the 59th, the MLB All-Star Game had to change its procedures before it began. Li You, wearing a Yankees T-shirt, hosted a memorial event for Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

In the early hours of the morning, 80-year-old Steinbrenner died of a heart attack, and an additional memorial ceremony was added to the All-Star Game.

More than 4 baseball fans in Angel Stadium stood up to salute, but as the All-Star event officially began, the scene became lively again.

Not long ago, Li You was campaigning for Nick Swisher of the Yankees. With the support of fans, he was finally successfully selected in the second voting campaign.

In the morning Disney parade, Joanna Garcia and her boyfriend enjoyed the spotlight. Sitting in the stands, the 31-year-old "old girl" whispered to the succubus beside her with some envy:

"Lee is so good to you. Nick is sometimes 'unromantic', but his dad only knows baseball."

Nick Swethela joined the Yankees only last year. He comes from a baseball family and his father played professionally for eight years. After they got engaged, Garcia was somewhat uncomfortable with the family atmosphere.

This is also related to her ex-boyfriend. In 08, Garcia was engaged to Justin Timberlake's childhood friend. Li You also sent his blessings at that time. This year, the male lead was changed and the ranking dropped a lot.

Scarlett looked at Li You who was kicking off and cheered. Kristen Ritter on the side elbowed him twice, and the succubus responded to the nagging Garcia:
"Sorry, Joanna, I have to take care of Eliot more this year, so I may not have time to return to the screen."

Such a direct rejection almost made Joanna Garcia roll her eyes. ABC had a sitcom and the crew invited Li You and his family to make a guest appearance, but they were rejected outright before they even got to the point.

Kristen Ritter, who was wearing a baseball cap, almost laughed out loud. Garcia also played a role in Gossip Girl and stayed in New York for two years, but unfortunately she still couldn't figure out the succubus' temper.

Scarlett would refuse any interviews or performances, which was related to Li You's dislike of overexposure. Kristen Ritter, dressed as a girl, hugged the succubus and covered her mouth and joked:

"You are such a sweet girl."

The succubus puffed out her chest to show her absolute superiority and continued waving her hands until Li You sat back beside her. Then she whispered teasingly:

"I'll show you around tonight."

Sitting between the two girls, Li You looked relaxed. As they were girls he had grown up with, he always had extra trust in them. When he heard his little follower whispering, he turned around and started chatting with Garcia again.

When talking about the series, Li You was not as straightforward as Succubus, but said sincerely:
"We are going to set up a production company this year. It should be better than Mrs. Falcone's company. Joanna, there will be many opportunities for cooperation in the future!"

Philippe Falcone, like Li You, made his fortune during the financial crisis, but they took different paths after becoming wealthy. They bought luxury homes, started a refined life, took their wives to attend celebrity parties, and invested in setting up a production company. In the past two years, Falcone has been more high-profile than Li You in social circles, and all the celebrities in New York know this rich man.

When Joanna Garcia heard Li You mention the production company, her eyes lit up. Although it sounded like a rejection, she took it seriously and immediately complimented him:

"If you need any help, please don't hesitate."

This time it was Scarlett's turn to roll her eyes secretly. The socialites in New York secretly laughed at Falconet's wife, but also envied her luxurious life. The same was true for the one in front of her.

The All-Star Game lasted until 21 p.m. After the game, sports media swarmed in and interrupted Li You who was taking photos with everyone. The Los Angeles reporters seemed to be exhausted and couldn't wait to ask questions:
"Lee, at tomorrow's ESPY, Tim Duncan, who was nominated, refused to attend. What do you think of his behavior?"

This year, the Knicks locked in the best team, and in addition to inviting all the players on the team, they also invited their main opponents over the years.

It sounds like a lot of people, but looking back, the only opponents in the finals were the Lakers, Spurs, and Mavericks.

Nowitzki had already confirmed his attendance, but Duncan, who was nominated for the NBA Player of the Year award, simply refused.

"Life is bigger than basketball. I understand Tim. Logging is the most important thing!"

Li You once again acted as if he sympathized with his old rival, which made many reporters feel uncomfortable. Since winning eight consecutive championships, GOAT has become indifferent, and no matter how people fan the flames, it was useless.

The Fox Sports reporter who was responsible for broadcasting the All-Star Game was not to be outdone and took the initiative to act as a "megaphone" and continued to add fuel to the fire:
"Before the game started, ESPN played a commercial featuring James, Wade and Bosh. Lee, what would you say about the young team?"

Li You, who has been taking his kids to play in Disneyland, hasn't been paying attention to basketball news recently. But when he heard some reporters talking about Artest's comments, he couldn't help but smile and responded:
"I can understand Meta, but I have to admit that championship experience sometimes loses its effect!"

"Every era has a different style of play. I think it's a good thing for young people to form a team. Fans will be able to enjoy different games in the new season."

"I know the talents of LeBron and his team. These guys have a chance to win the championship!"

Yahoo Sports reporters have been "crazy" recently, reporting on free market news frantically. As the big fish are caught, the heat has subsided, and now they are anxious to take advantage of the hot spots:

"Lee, do you think they have a chance to build a dynasty like you did?"

"It's difficult, you know. In the next few years, I will lead the Knicks to at least three more championships. Before I retire, I hope the Knicks will become the best team in history."

Hearing Li You's promise again, the reporters were so excited that they found that everyone was pushing forward again, so they had to wave their hands and added:

"They are still very young. When I retire, these guys will still have a chance to win four consecutive championships. The future belongs to the young people!"

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Sports reporters seemed reluctant to see Li You leave, and many people began to look forward to the ESPY Awards ceremony tomorrow night. Everyone was looking forward to seeing a "big event".

It was already 22 p.m. when they returned to the resort hotel. They found that Elizabeth Olsen and the little ones had already gone to bed, and the succubus immediately became energetic.

While still replying to emails in the room, the little follower continued to whisper about the recent reception for congressmen and lobbying groups at Happy Restaurant in Washington. While the two were whispering, Scarlett had squeezed in.

The succubus put an exquisite bell necklace on Christen Ritter from behind. Ignoring the shouting, she quickly handed the other end to Li You's arms.

"Master, you must punish this bad girl tonight!"

The succubus who was forcibly squeezed into his arms whispered in his ear, and after the big ball was controlled, he laughed even more. The little follower next to him found that the succubus had begun to disarm, and whispered angrily:

"You cow are crazy again."

When Li You hugged the two of them, they both stood on tiptoe and looked at the succubus who was becoming distracted again, and sighed subconsciously:
"You always give me something new to do"

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On the afternoon of July 7, a large number of media reporters and celebrities gathered at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

ESPN broadcast the ESPY Awards ceremony live for the first time. In order to demonstrate its influence, it invited many models and celebrities to pose on the red carpet.

Seth Meyers was the host of this award ceremony. As a comedian from SNL, he is a real Boston sports fan.

Before the awards ceremony even started, fans were already looking forward to Meyers making some moves during the live broadcast. A few years ago, Meyers played the leading role in Tina Fey's "Lee and His Blondes".
At 19 p.m., Seth Meyers, dressed in a black suit, smiled reluctantly in front of the camera. Not far away, a large crowd of Knicks team members gathered.

Charles Oakley, Larry Johnson and John Starks came over early to "warn" him. The old men were all strong and spoke rudely.

Lee You wore a black suit and a striped tie in the colors of the Knicks. The moment he arrived, he ignited the atmosphere. Reporters frantically pressed their shutters, and fans followed suit and shouted:

“Lee! Lee! Lee!”

Rachel, an ESPN reporter wearing a red dress, came up to Li You for a rare interview opportunity. Before she could say anything, JR Smith, who was also dressed in a red dress, led a group of atmosphere staff to shout:

"God-Lee! God-Lee! God-Lee!."

"The clown doesn't dare to show up?!"

The obese Sprewell has had a hard time in recent years. He has lost his yacht and house and currently owes a large sum of taxes. He was so depressed that he was particularly excited to receive the invitation.

The champion defender with red eyes hugged Li You tightly. In front of the camera, Sprewell didn't say much, but just kept thanking him:
"Thank you, Lee! I really don't know how to express my gratitude"

Ben Wallace didn't want the reporter to see the vulnerable side of the champion defender, so he came over and grinned. Seeing this, Rachel changed the question temporarily and raised her head to ask seriously:

"Lee, after seeing this, I believe many fans will be curious about why the players who left the Knicks still unite around you?"

"It's so exciting! The championship brings everyone together. Over the years, the Knicks have not only presented wonderful games to the fans, but our championship experience has also helped many teams."

When Li You was answering the question with a smile, Kobe, who was pulled over by O'Neal, happened to witness this scene.

The old Shark didn't think there was anything wrong, but Kobe's face darkened instantly. Thinking of the fact that the Lakers' locker room was controlled by the champion forward again, Mamba wanted to punch directly:
"Damn championship experience!"

(End of this chapter)