NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 753 Even an Iron Man Can't Stand It (No Protagonist Chapter)

On Sunday, August 2010, 8, the fifth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians aired again. The content of the episode was somewhat explosive. Khloe Kardashian complained about the root cause of her husband's failure in recent years.

As we all know, this drama is basically about a family's daily quarrels and showing off their celebrity life. In a nutshell, it's all about family matters, and sisters attacking each other is a common occurrence.

Kim Kardashian successfully lost weight this season and is currently dating Humphries. The two are planning to hold a grand wedding next year.

Khloe Kardashian, who fell in love at first sight, has begun to enjoy her married life and is very satisfied with her husband Odom. She even boasted on the show that they had to play multiple games a day, which almost shocked the onlookers.

At the beginning of the new season, Khloe complained about Humphries. After showing the conflict, Kim Kardashian spoke for her boyfriend again. When talking about Odom, she naturally complained about the finals of the past three years.

To sum it up simply, sisters should not compare themselves with each other. We are all role players and there is actually no difference.

What shocked the audience the most was that Khloe Kardashian said that the Lakers' failure was all due to locker room problems. The big-butt girl took the initiative to reveal a piece of news:
"I knew Amy had betrayed Tim Duncan a long time ago. Someone in the wives' group encouraged her. God! I don't want to say much. Anyway, the locker room is a mess. Losing is not Lamar's problem."

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Combined with the daily open topics in the series, the ratings exploded after the show was broadcast that night, and the onlookers on social media had a carnival. It turns out that the NBA is so exciting!

Under the relevant topic tags, everyone was guessing who encouraged Amy, and some people followed suit, shouting that Amy did nothing wrong and that women can understand women.

The World Championships in Türkiye is about to begin. Odom, who recently flew to Spain with the US team, is enjoying the treatment of a protagonist again, and the gossip has spread abroad.

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On Monday, the 23rd, Odom felt a little numb when he woke up. While having breakfast in the hotel, his new teammates all looked curious.

In last night's warm-up match, the US team defeated the Spanish team with difficulty 86:85. Pau Gasol was in poor form, but his younger brother Marc Gasol had an outstanding performance.

In fact, most players rarely watch this kind of gossip drama, but Twitter can't stop, and the related topics have exploded in popularity, and everyone sees it when they wake up.

"Don't look at me, guys, I don't know about these things, who cares what a chick says!"

Odom, who had finished eating the fried eggs, had to express his opinion. These guys all gathered over here. The newbies didn't say anything, but the expressions on their faces were similar, as if saying "Big brother, you come and tell us."

Iguodala saw his teammates start to spread their hands, and he didn't want to continue digging into the locker room. After all, this is the secret of every team:
"Lamar is right, maybe that's the effect of the show. We have to focus on the last warm-up game and don't relax after arriving in Athens."

They will face the Greek team on the 25th, and then wait quietly for the opening of the World Championships. Since the team is too young, there is still some pressure on the record, and no one wants to repeat the failure of previous years.

The gold medal is the only pursuit. Although ESPN has conducted a survey and found that most fans do not care about this year's game and there may be problems with the ratings in the United States, it is still very popular in other countries.

Chandler, who returned from injury, performed mediocrely like Gasol in last night's game. This is related to his position in the team, but the championship center doesn't care. Rebounding and screens are his main tasks:
"The situation in the locker room really shouldn't be spread out. Don't make it difficult for Lamar. The Lakers' loss was mainly Kobe's fault."

As one of the captains, Chandler also spoke up for Odom. The championship center shared his championship experience while eating breakfast:

"No one can blame Lamar for only making 800 million, one for making 2000 million with a hit rate of less than 4%, and the other who can only steal the victory with small tricks. If the core players are not strong enough, don't blame the locker room."

"Also, it's the leader's responsibility to control the locker room. We all know Kobe is terrible at this. This guy was even punched by his teammates."

Bearded Chandler showed an indifferent look when talking about Kobe and Duncan. In the past two months, the Mamba spirit combined with the hook advertisements have been "bombarding" the championship center.

This is how they market themselves even when they lose, it's hard to imagine how they would be if they really won.
Billups is also the captain. The champion guard shrugged his shoulders and spoke for Odom, revealing his own news:
"Without the trade veto, Melo would go to Los Angeles to play. This news is true. Coach George Karl called to ask for my thoughts."

"Honestly, I don't want to work with Kobe. This guy is a tyrant in the training ground. He insists on working out until 4 a.m. at this age."

Durant, the true core of the team, is a loyal fan of Li You and has read his earliest books. When he heard that it was 4 a.m., he looked unconvinced and quickly complained:
"Even if it's Lee, he wouldn't push his body like this. I don't believe Kobe trains early every day!"

Odom, who had been silent for a while, finally spoke up for Mamba. He had witnessed the leader in the training ground honing his skills every day:
"I swear, 4 a.m. is real! Even on the road, Kobe will at least practice shooting if he has time."

"And the result is that kind of inefficient performance? Sorry, I respect Kobe, but his numbers are a mess."

Durant, who made the finishing move, shook his head and started to browse his phone again. Westbrook wanted to say something for his idol, but he couldn't find any good words. After all, the core player had to take the blame for the loss.

Finally, it was rookie Stephen Curry who diverted the awkward topic and talked about the recent gossip:
"Will the Knicks fire Lance Stephenson? I saw the team announcement."

Last Friday, Stephenson, who was just drafted by the Knicks, did something horrible by pushing his girlfriend down the stairs, and then resisted arrest when the police arrived.
The New York media was naturally reporting wildly. The detained Stephenson even shouted loudly before getting on the bus. The scene was extremely abstract:
"I'm a champion striker! You can't treat me like this! I'm a superstar"

No matter how much people shouted, this incident caused a very bad impact. The Knicks apologized to the fans and the community immediately. In comparison, JR Smith urinating in the street after drinking too much is simply not worth mentioning.

Chandler, who heard the gossip, shook his head slightly, raised his eyebrows, and said nonchalantly:
"Leave the off-court stuff to the lawyers. The rookies behave themselves in the locker room. It's hard for guys who don't work hard to get playing time."

Kevin Love was very curious about the Knicks' locker room culture, and took this opportunity to ask:
“Do the Knicks rookies need special care too?”

Stephen Curry, who has been running errands for the team for a season, also showed a curious look. Many new players looked at Chandler, which made the championship center very happy:

"If you want to carry bags and run errands for Li, you have to queue up. This is a rare opportunity. No one forces them. Everyone wants to get guidance from Li."

"Look at Wesley Matthews. I don't think I need to explain too much. This guy is the most positive. He has completed the transformation in one season."

With the facts in front of them, many high-ranking rookies nodded in agreement. This was indeed an opportunity. Most of the players in the league had no chance to get close to Li You, let alone train with him every day.

As an old rival, Odom was completely convinced. Thinking of Li You's abnormal physical fitness and exaggerated combination ball ability, he couldn't help but brag along:

"If it were me, I would also take the initiative to carry Li's bag. It's hard for you to understand how strong Li is."

"Kobe may work hard in practice, but in terms of basketball, there is a huge gap between him and Lee. I don't blame him. Just like what is said in the advertisement, Mamba never gives up."

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Everyone started talking nonsense, and the newbies felt uncomfortable because of the giants everywhere.

This situation has no impact on Li You, who has already won 12 championships. After all, even if he continues to tour in the next few years, this achievement will not be surpassed by anyone. But for players who have just entered the league, the giants are likely to sweep the championships. Although James, Wade, and Bosh have not won many honors, everyone knows their strengths.

Rudy Gay was a little unhappy when he thought that he might face the domination of the "Big Three" and sarcastically complained:
"These guys should be disqualified from judging the trophy!"

The young players have a resonance with each other, and no commentator accuses them of "banding together". When Li You retires, maybe the Heat will still be full of vitality. By then, they will be the ones who are unlucky.

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On Wednesday, August 8, the Spanish men's basketball team finished its final warm-up match. The hardworking Pau Gasol was still in a slump, and this performance also caused the Spanish media to hold a criticism meeting.

Marca is one of the most widely circulated sports dailies in Spain. It also has a special NBA section. It has been a supporter of Gasol for many years, but this year it "turned against" him:

"Paul Gasol lost his aggressiveness in the restricted area. In several warm-up games, he seemed to have forgotten how to play under FIBA ​​rules."

"There is no doubt that Gasol has achieved brilliant success in the NBA, but in the national team, he must take on the responsibility of leadership."

"Navarro is not Lee. Gasol needs to reduce the pick-and-roll and ball-holding at the top of the arc."

The Spanish men's basketball team that flew to Izmir to prepare for the group stage could also feel Gasol's poor physical condition this year. The big man was exhausted before halftime, and his whole body seemed to be "sucked dry".

However, unlike the media reporters, everyone can understand that Gasol has played too many games in recent years and even an iron man can't stand it. If he hadn't rested for most of the season due to a knee injury, he might have collapsed by now.

ESPN is responsible for the broadcasting of this year's World Championships. Although American fans are not paying attention to the new situation, the reporting still has to continue. Taking advantage of the fact that their Spanish counterparts "defected", they also interviewed the Gasol brothers.

Unlike the U.S. team's warm-up schedule, Spain started on the 1st. Paul Gasol, who was interviewed in the hotel, did not complain about the arrangement of the Basketball Association, but explained helplessly:

"After returning to Madrid, I only rested for about half a month. I know my body well and I am not in the best competitive condition at the moment."

This is also related to the consumption in the finals. In previous years, Gasol swept his opponents without excessive consumption. This year, he faced Howard and Duncan in a row, and he really couldn't hold on.

Marc Gasol took the initiative to speak for his brother and was very dissatisfied with the complaints of the Spanish reporter. He explained seriously:
"Pau has sacrificed a lot for basketball and he has been going through a difficult relationship lately."

Several reporters' eyes suddenly lit up, and an expression of "it's difficult to talk about feelings in detail" was written on their faces.

Pau Gasol felt tired when he saw this scene. Perhaps it was because the reporters in Memphis were too friendly and his younger brother always liked to tell the truth.

Shortly after the interview, several columns appeared on ESPN. In addition to making up stories that Gasol gave up his girlfriend for basketball, they also revealed a piece of news to fans:
"The Knicks' core inside player can't hold on any longer!"

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On August 8, the World Championships in Türkiye officially opened. In the group match of Group A that day, Nowitzki performed mediocrely. The German team unfortunately lost to the Argentine team 28:74.

In contrast, Ginobili and Scola are in better shape, and the German seems to be really not doing well, which makes the Mavericks fans who are paying attention to Nowitzki feel disappointed.

In the Group B match, the rookies of the US team showed absolute dominance, defeating the Croatian team 106:78.

Although Durant did not score high, he was visibly strong, and his feeling of "dimensionality reduction attack" won praise from American basketball critics!

In the Group C match, the Greek team and the Chinese team fought until the last minute, 89:81. Although they lost, Chinese sports reporters felt that everyone performed well and Yi Jianlian also showed his talent.

In the focus match of Group D, France faced Spain. Although Dio had gained a lot of weight, his performance in this game was better than Gasol.

Both teams performed mediocrely on the offensive end, and in the end, France got off to a good start with a score of 72:66.

Eva, who flew to Turkey with her husband, received a flying kiss from Parker after the game. The two have been showing their affection since the warm-up match in New York. The "model couple" has attracted widespread coverage by American sports media.

热身赛状态不佳的保罗-加索尔一如既往地低迷，8分10篮板2助攻2盖帽4失误，几次掉球被对手狂推反击。

After the game, Dio took the initiative to speak for his teammates. The Frenchman first praised his teammates, and then explained to the camera:

"Pau will get back to form. Give him some time. If you know how many games he has played over the years, you shouldn't question him. He is a real tough guy."

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On the 29th, Spain succeeded in taking advantage of the weak and easily defeated New Zealand 101:84. Gasol still performed mediocrely in his limited playing time.

After a day of rest, on Tuesday, the 31st, in the game against Lithuania, Gasol was sluggish again, 70:76. So far in the group stage, Spain has 1 win and 2 losses.

The next day on ESPN's First Take show, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless also talked about the performance of the Knicks' core inside players.

However, unlike the Spanish media, Stephen A. Smith's topic deviated as he was talking, and as usual, he turned to Li You and boasted about him:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we must realize one thing, Lee has been working miracles for so many years!"

"His performance is incredible! 14 seasons, 32768 regular season points, 1098 games, averaging 29.8 points per game, Lee continues to give us wonderful basketball games."

"We don't need to blame Pau for his poor performance in the World Championships. I believe he has tried his best but his body is too tired."

Skip Bayliss was used to his partner talking about Li You's statistics, so he wanted to say something, but he didn't expect the big mouth on the other side to change the subject and start to sensationalize again:
"I don't know how to express my love and respect for Lee. I think New York fans will understand my feelings!"

"I even get scared when I think about Lee retiring, and I start to worry about the future of the Knicks."

"Guys, we have to cherish every game Lee plays. Maybe it will be a moment we will remember for decades to come."

As he was talking, Stephen A. Smith's eyes turned red, he took out a handkerchief and started crying in front of the camera again. Skip Bayliss's eyes twitched, he really couldn't hold it back, and the show became more and more abstract.

When thinking about the Knicks surpassing the Celtics in the number of championships in the future, Skip Bayliss couldn't help but think of the smug look on the other side of the guy's face. Feeling aggrieved, he secretly complained:
"Wait until Lee retires! I will immediately 'liquidate' you New York lunatics!"

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(End of this chapter)