NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 762: "Giant Basketball" is so good! (Daily Chapter)
On Friday, October 2010, 10, CCTV Basketball Park on the other side of the ocean presented a special program for the fans.

In addition to reviewing the China competition held at the Wukesong Sports Center two days ago, the program team finally released an interview with Li Youyazhou.

For Chinese fans, this offseason was still a very happy one. They finished eighth in the World Championships in Türkiye and defeated Spain in the knockout round.

Although Yao Ming sprained his ankle, the injury was not serious. In the China game between the Rockets and the Nets, Yao Ming still insisted on playing two quarters.

Although Carmelo Anthony was ridiculed by New York fans every day, he was warmly welcomed after arriving on the other side of the ocean. Inspired by the fans, the new core of the Nets scored 12 points in Wednesday's game!
The superstars performed hard, and the fans who bought the expensive tickets got their money's worth. After the game, both sides were very satisfied. Anthony was so moved that he even showed off his Chinese:

"Mud howl!"

Visiting the other side of the ocean for the third time in his career, Anthony found that he had a great reputation here!

"Offensive kaleidoscope" is the impression of him by the fans here. This is much better than the bastards in New York who only look at the data. Since he joined the Nets, he has been labeled as a "data brush" unconsciously.
Everything is afraid of comparison. Anthony finally understood why Kobe publicly expressed his desire to play in the CBA to give back to his fans. This is his basketball paradise.

After the show started, Basketball Park once again warmed up for the second game at Guangzhou Gymnasium tomorrow. In the interview clip released, Anthony, who was deeply moved, loudly promised the fans:
"I won't reduce my playing time. It's incredible. The fans here are so enthusiastic. I will still go all out in the next game!"

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Anthony's visit indeed attracted a large number of fans. With the support of various highlights, the "offensive kaleidoscope" is simply omnipotent, and is not inferior to another "highlight star" Kobe!

The Western Conference Finals of the previous two years were also dug up by fans, and the confrontation between Anthony and Kobe made fans sing praises.

Look at this physical confrontation, look at this showdown between tough guys. Under the guidance of the media, Anthony became completely popular, and the popularity of Mamba also rose a little.
Of course, on the other side of the ocean, the majority of fans are still those who love winning. Those who like Anthony and Kobe are just in a small circle and have fun on their own. As we all know, every off-season, Kobe can win the championship on the other side of the ocean!

In terms of "IF", Mamba is not inferior to McGrady who has the "35 points in 13 seconds award". This time Anthony has also joined the "IF" army and become a strong contender for the championship in the offseason.

After the preseason and domestic competitions ended, two well-known "Korea haters" Zhang Weiping and Yu Jia appeared on the show. Although it was a recorded broadcast, the old man said early on that the program team had retained a lot of content.

During his Asia tour, Li You was surrounded in every city he visited. Enthusiastic fans began to gather in large numbers near the hotel after they discovered that their idol could really sign autographs.

Manila, Singapore, Tokyo, Taiwan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and BJ all encountered the same situation, which also caused some troubles for the organizers of the events.

Scalpers made a fortune at the charity game held at the Wukesong Sports Center not long ago, and those who failed to get tickets cursed the unscrupulous scalpers.

Later, when an outdoor event was held at the Dongdan Sports Center, the intersection was blocked and the crowd gathered, so some of the hook's activities were forced to be cancelled.

After releasing the footage of the event, Zhang Weiping stopped pretending in the interview. In previous years, the old man would not openly "criticize" Kobe, but this time the first question made Kobe's die-hard fans jump up and down:

"In this year's finals, the Knicks failed to complete a sweep, but the Lakers won both games that Kobe was absent. How would you evaluate this old rival?"

Yu Jia's previous questions were all relatively official. Li You, who was dressed casually in a black shirt in front of the camera, kept smiling until the old man asked this question, then his smile became even brighter.

"Kobe is a respectable opponent, and his attitude towards basketball surpasses most players."

"But the loss in the finals cannot be blamed on him. I know Kobe. He tried his best, but he just couldn't put the ball into the basket."

It sounds like Li You is giving high praise to his old rival, but Yu Jia in the camera keeps blinking. This means Kobe is not strong enough and can only miss shots.
"When evaluating a player, you can't just look at honors and statistics. Too many people like to use this method to evaluate basketball. This is not my original intention when launching reference.com."

Seeing Zhang Weiping nodding repeatedly, Li You seemed to be in a better mood, and added again in a caring manner facing the camera:
"Although Kobe's performance was not good in terms of statistics, he was at a disadvantage in the finals and his influence on the team was not as great as Duncan's, his influence on basketball was on another level."

"As a champion guard, his efforts have influenced countless young people. Kobe is the best role model for how to face failure!"

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After hearing Li You's high praise for Kobe, Zhang Weiping completely let himself go. The program crew did release most of the content, and the old man directly put the blame on Mamba.

When talking about team building, Zhang Weiping was so impressed by Li You's praise for the Lakers' Phil Jackson that he said, "That's true."
"A championship is never the work of one person. The 12 championships are the result of the efforts of the entire team."

"Many people overlook coach D'Antoni and general manager Donnie. In fact, the head coach is not only responsible for building the tactical system, but also needs to balance the situation within the team."

"General managers need to make trade-offs between luxury taxes and roster considerations. Basketball can be complicated at times. I just want to express my gratitude for my success."

In the exclusive interview, Li You talked about the other side of the championship, and the detailed work of the coaching staff, locker room, and management was presented to the fans for the first time.

Li You also answered questions about how the highly commercialized Knicks connects with the community, how peripheral products are sold, and the needs of sponsors.

At the end of the interview, Lee You also generously talked about the Knicks' plans for the next few years. The rebuilding rumors are indeed true. When talking about the goals for the new season, he answered sincerely:
“Exploring the potential of the bench is our primary goal. I hope to see more young people realize their talents.”

“Champions and honors, young players need these more than I do. Effective positive and negative feedback can make the game more exciting.”

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When the camera returned to the studio, Zhang Weiping did not even look at his young partner Liu Xingyu's face. The old man seemed to be in a reminiscing mode and began to praise again:

"The championship is truly amazing! Li You's leadership is the best in NBA history!"

"It's not just about winning, there are so many factors that affect the championship in all aspects."

"By comparison, Kobe is really not good enough. The most profound feeling I got after this interview is that Phil Jackson's loss was not unfair. A championship coach also needs a team leader."

The corner of Liu Xingyu's eye twitched while he was wearing glasses. How could he be attracted to the champion coach? However, the young man still controlled his emotions and continued to say with a smile:

“The East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry may have ended, but the new Lakers team has started again!”

"In three preseason games, the Lakers, led by new core Amar'e Stoudemire, outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points per game."

"The Knicks' European trip was also successful, but after returning to New York, they unfortunately lost to the Celtics in the preseason."

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Liu Xingyu's summary is still relatively euphemistic. In fact, the Knicks' trip to Milan was more like a fan meeting. The game went to the end, and Li You won with a buzzer beater.

When they arrived in Paris, Li You and his team also visited the Paris Saint-Germain Club. After "both football and basketball" were successful, the game against the Timberwolves went to the very end, with Kevin Love's magical three-pointer winning the game. Both European tours were very exciting, but it looked a bit like a fight between weak teams, but the local fans were very happy. When Li You left Paris, he was also sent off by the fans.

Back at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, both teams missed shots and the final score was 98:96. New player Jermaine O'Neal made a tip-in and won the game at the last moment.

Regardless of the results of the game, the tickets are definitely worth buying just from the content. From crushing basketball to a 50-50 chance, the Knicks have completed a gorgeous transformation.
At the end of the show, when Zhang Weiping talked about the Miami Heat, which has been in the limelight recently, the old man sighed again:

"Let's not talk about one person and one city, just talking about the team, the Heat is really successful!"

"These three young guys are incredible. James and Wade are both All-Stars who were able to go back and forth with the defending champions in the Eastern Conference Finals. Their individual performances in recent years have actually been better than Kobe's."

"It's difficult to win consecutive championships, but these three have a high probability of winning the championship in the new season. It will be difficult for a team in the Western Conference to match this Heat team."

Liu Xingyu knows what domestic fans care about more. When talking about the championship, he did not forget to send his blessings at the end:

"The new season is not only Yao Ming's opportunity. I believe that many fans, like me, also hope that McGrady can win a championship!"

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On Saturday, the 16th, the Guangzhou Gymnasium was packed that night, and Kevin Martin, who was traded to the Rockets last season, once again enjoyed a starring role.

However, compared with Carmelo Anthony, the "bumping" Martin is still a little less popular. Every time the "Kaleidoscope" holds the ball, he will get loud cheers from the fans on the scene.

After finding himself again on the other side of the ocean, Anthony played more and more vigorously. Shane Battier's defense was ineffective. Anthony was "killing like crazy" again with his shooting and breakthrough.
Teaming up with big man Lopez, the Nets led by 15 points after three quarters. In the last quarter, Anthony, who was in high spirits, still dared to fight hard, and with the cheers of the fans, he successfully helped the team lock in the victory!

98:85, after winning this game, the Nets successfully achieved 4 consecutive victories in the preseason.

After the game, Anthony warmly hugged everyone on the Rockets team and interacted cordially with Yao Ming in front of the camera. The Nets and the Rockets seemed to have become brother teams.

Plagued by injuries, Yao Ming only played for 20 minutes. His ankle injury has mostly recovered, but the medical team is still very cautious.

Sina Sports reporters were very satisfied with tonight's game. They had to say that Anthony really gave face, playing for 39 minutes in the preseason, trying hard to score throughout the game without any signs of slacking off.

Yao Ming also smiled when he talked about the Nets' changes. After talking about the Rockets' goals, he looked a little strange when talking about the Nets' performance in the new season:
"Playing in New Jersey doesn't just involve basketball issues. I think Yi Jianlian should have mentioned the situation there."

"I hope the Nets can get more support from fans. I believe they will be successful under Anthony's leadership."

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When Yi Jianlian played for the Nets, the team encountered a slump, tickets were not sold, and it was common practice for the home game to be changed to away game during the regular season.

Yao Ming is certainly aware of the nature of New York fans. The domestic media selectively reports on the issue. In fact, the inflated fans even do not spare their own players, and recently they criticized Lance Stephenson, a domestic violence man.

Anthony is also the target of daily humiliation by New York fans. It has become a regular feature of the fan club members "beating Anthony". The American sports media reports it every day, and everyone is laughing.

Anthony, who was constantly interacting with the fans, showed excitement on his face. He was deeply moved by the "MVP" cheers. When he was interviewed, he solemnly stated:
"This place has the best fans in the world! If I have the chance, I want to play here!"

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On Monday, October 10th, tickets to the American Airlines Center were once again in short supply. Winning is the best publicity, and Miami is collectively "really excited"!
A few years ago, the Miami Herald sarcastically blamed the Knicks for the league's decline, and the reason given was that they won too many games and fans no longer paid attention to basketball.

There are indeed too many cases of clocking out in the third quarter, and many local Miami fans have also followed suit to complain, thinking that the Knicks should win less.
However, after forming the "Big Three" this year, they defeated their opponents by 5+ points in all five preseason games. Heat fans stopped pretending and said that the crushing games were really exciting!
In the recent game against the Spurs, the Heat fans were reluctant to leave the stadium for a long time. The win was so satisfying that they couldn’t stop shouting “Champion” after the game.

73:117, facing the returning GDP combination, the Big Three led the team to a 44-point win over their opponents, once again demonstrating their absolute dominance.

Tonight's opponent is the bottom-ranked Bobcats. There is no doubt that the last home game will be another big win. The Miami fans at the scene burst out with 120% enthusiasm and shouted wildly at the beginning of the game.

The Big Three who were in a good situation did not disappoint the fans. Relying on defense and transition offense, they made several consecutive climaxes. James and Bosh's consecutive three-pointers once again helped the team widen the gap.

The third quarter wasn't over yet, but head coach Larry Brown surrendered, saying there was no way to play. This was simply a dimensionality reduction attack.
In the end, the score was fixed at 90:118. McGrady, who scored a game-high 21 points, punched the ball passionately after the game. It was finally his turn to "eat dumplings".

James and the other two were all smiling happily. No wonder Garnett shouted that they should form a team earlier. “Giant basketball” is really attractive!
The feeling of having two All-Stars and having three All-Stars is completely different. What makes James most satisfied is Bosh's three-pointer. Without the "low-post beast" under the basket, breaking through is much easier.

The Heat players were smiling after winning the game, encouraging each other, and the defending champions had a 50-50 chance, which made many people look forward to the opening game.

Randy Foye had a bright smile on his black face. It turned out that coming to Miami to play was the right choice. This earned him extra attention, and many well-known basketball critics began to discuss his performance.

Ilgauskas was still smiling and encouraging everyone. As a good brother of James, this trip to Miami once again gave him hope of winning the championship. When he finally hugged the coach, he whispered with a little swell:
"I'm looking forward to the opening game, coach, I think we can perform better!"

Coach Spoelstra patted the veteran. He had to say that the performance of the Big Three far exceeded expectations, especially the three-pointers of James and Bosh, which completely freed up the team's offensive space:
"Have a good rest! The new season has just begun, let's stay focused"

The Heat players were celebrating happily in the back. McGrady, who was being interviewed by ESPN, no longer looked sleepy. He kept bragging with his eyes wide open. Finally, when talking about giant basketball, he said confidently:

"Maybe we can't break the 73-win record, but getting 65 wins won't be a big problem!"

"You know, our goal is the championship. The victory depends largely on the opponent. We need to get the home advantage in the finals!"

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On Friday, October 10, the Knicks traveled to Montreal, Quebec, to challenge the Raptors away.

In the last preseason game, most of the fans in the Bell Centre switched sides again and cheered for Li You from the start of the game.

Danny Green, who rarely made the starting lineup, was very excited. The boss always found him. After missing shots consecutively at the beginning of the game, he made subsequent shots one after another.

The score gap widened at halftime, but the situation changed suddenly in the third quarter. With Li You instigating Ibaka to miss mid-range shots, Bargnani from the Raptors started to make shots one after another.

In the last quarter, the game was evenly matched again. The Raptors made mistakes and eventually lost the victory.
108:103, when the buzzing sound started, the cheering couldn't stop.

After 12 players were substituted in, Stephenson still didn't get a chance. The rookie felt so wronged that he wanted to cry. When he heard Ben Wallace yelling at him to work, he almost burst into tears on the spot:
"We agreed that our own people would be taken care of."

(End of this chapter)