NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 764 The Secret That Cannot Be Told (Daily Chapter)
On Tuesday, October 2010, 10, the Miami Heat team visiting New York was in high spirits and even sang and danced on the bus heading to the arena before the game.

Winning games with a smile on their faces, and continuing to win over opponents in the preseason has given everyone a lot of confidence. Even McGrady, who was almost hospitalized due to training, has stopped complaining. Playing basketball with the giants is really great!
No one took the opening game seriously. They are not rookies and will not take the outcome of the regular season seriously. If they win, they celebrate, and if they lose, they prepare for the next game.

The reason for this mental state is mainly because the Knicks have confirmed their reconstruction, with changes from the general manager to the players, and have already withdrawn from the playoffs this season.

This news is not their own fantasy. The team owner and management even released insider information of the board of directors in order to increase everyone's confidence!
James and Wade attended a meeting, and the two confirmed that the Heat team was in high spirits. There was no doubt that this was their season and that winning the championship was only a matter of time.

At 19 p.m., with still an hour left before the game, James, Wade and Bosh were all smiling happily as they attended the pre-match press conference.

Unlike the old-school players, the new generation are all "soft bones". James has been flattering since he entered the league. Although Wade wanted to speak up for his idol before, he learned his lesson after being beaten up.
As for Bosh, although the outdated Dragon King wanted to vent his anger, considering Li You's character, the new giant also got scared and joined the army of flatterers:

"Surpassing Lee? Impossible! Although we are still young, it is too difficult to win eight consecutive championships!"

"The league today is not like the ancient times. You know, there were only a few teams back then. Maybe those great players had good skills, but the league was very uncompetitive."

"Basketball is constantly improving. The reason why Lee is so great is because he created the miracle of modern basketball."

"Our current goal is to win the first championship in team history, and then we will consider the dynasty issue."

Chris Bosh, who shaved his head into a crew cut, just sat on the stage and kept on flattering others. No matter how the reporters fanned the flames, the outdated king remained humble.

Don’t ask! The only thing is that Li created a miracle that no one can replicate!

Wade, who used to have a tough attitude, has turned into a flatterer. When talking about tonight's game, the Flash was so humble that he seemed like a different person:
"We came to New York with an attitude of learning. You know, it is our honor to witness this historic moment with Li!"

"If you love basketball, you're as excited as we are to see the Knicks' 14th championship banner raised."

"Winning or losing is not important at such a historical moment. You know, our goal in the regular season is to be first in the league. Losing can help us better identify the team's shortcomings."

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Some young reporters in the audience were bewildered. They seriously suspected that Wade had "taken the wrong medicine". He had agreed to fight for No. 3 and help his idol vent his anger!
The group of giants became weak instead, and the performance of the Flash surprised many people at the scene.

As for James, many reporters were too lazy to ask questions, but the Chosen One seized the opportunity to continue to brag about the Heat's transformation, acting like "Lee Yoo's successor":
"Learning from the most dominant team in history is the right thing to do!"

"You know, modern basketball started with Lee, and I don't think there's anything wrong with imitating the defending champion's tactical philosophy."

"Coach Van Gundy laid a solid foundation for me, which is why I have transformed since joining the Heat."

"I hope to get Lee's advice. This Heat team needs championship experience."

As the broadcaster, TNT sent a lot of reporters. When the press conference ended, everyone looked at each other in confusion as they watched the three people leave laughing.

It has to be said that as long as the superstars let go of their obsession with winning, everything will be fine. The personalities of the new generation of stars are completely different from those of the old Dengs in the past. The concept of "rivals" may disappear in the future.

When the broadcast camera returned to the Atlanta studio, the trio was a little confused. How could they add fuel to the fire if they didn't pursue victory?

Kenny Smith was helpless to find that the Big Three did not play by the rules. He sighed helplessly in his heart, but he also felt that the Heat was right to do so.

Why bother? As long as they can consistently beat weak teams in the regular season, what does it matter if they lose to the Knicks in a row? Four games won't have much of an impact, so it's better to compete with real potential opponents.

Coach Spoelstra has clearly developed a comprehensive plan to win, and the Heat, with their Big Three, are ready.

"I don't like the attitude of young people towards basketball! They should show their desire. We didn't play like this in the past!"

Charles Barkley, who failed to add fuel to the fire, couldn't help but criticize the three people, but the big mouth also felt that there was nothing wrong with the young people's actions.

From the perspective of personal honor, there is no longer any competition between the young man and Li You. The MVP award will no longer be given to the GOAT in the future, and having one more is of no importance at all.

In the new season, this award will only be given to young players. It's no wonder that the three of them are flattering him. When the time comes, there will be a "Li You Recognition Award", and maybe they can get a few votes at the media level.
Ernie Johnson was also a little unhappy. The feeling of "not acting anymore" made the media person feel very bad, but he couldn't tell the fans openly that the league manipulated the game.

These young people were not as hostile to each other as Old Deng. He was sick of the flattery. Ernie Johnson, who was always neutral, took over the conversation with rare emotion:

"From a basketball perspective, I would like to praise Kobe. Maybe the Lakers will trade him in the future, but we have all witnessed Kobe's desire for victory over the years."

"In tonight's opening game, Kobe insisted on playing despite his injury. I hope he can give the fans a wonderful game."

The three games were played almost simultaneously, with the other two starting at 19:30, and players on both sides had already started their final warm-ups.

"I am more concerned about Li's views on the new general manager. Considering his age, I believe Li must have his own ideas."

Kenny Smith continued to add fuel to the fire and brought the topic to the defending champions. Since connecting with Isaiah Thomas yesterday, the Knicks have not made any statement, and all the sports media have started gossiping.

There have been a lot of columns published today about the "Smiling Assassin" taking over the team, and Isaiah Thomas seems to have started building momentum for himself.

Unfortunately, Li You doesn't seem to pay much attention to these things. Considering that the election has reached the most critical moment, everyone can understand it. After all, life is more important than basketball.

"I think Donny will complete the final deal to lay the foundation for the team's future. Once again, I pay tribute to him. The league should give him an achievement award!"

Charles Barkley looked serious in front of the camera and solemnly expressed his respect to the general manager who created the dynasty.

The two partners have expressed their respect for Downey, and the eight consecutive championships are also inseparable from the joint efforts of the management.

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At 19:30 p.m., TNT's broadcast camera focused on the night view of Manhattan. The Empire State Building lit up with orange and blue lights. From daytime on, the entire city entered a carnival state.

Madison Square Garden was already boiling with excitement, with huge waves of noise coming one after another. The big screen above the arena played wonderful shots and trophy-holding images from previous years.

There was so much material that the New York fans at the scene were so excited that they still found it incredible that they had won eight consecutive championships. When the Knicks players were introduced, the cheers could not be stopped. When everyone heard the familiar introductions, the crazy shouts almost broke through the stadium:
".8-time MVP, 13-time All-Star, 12-time champion, best in history, King of New York, No. 1 from UConn, PointGod-God-Lee!"

"Oh!!"

The extremely long "prefix" made the New York fans cheer even more excitedly. The more they heard about the honors of Li You, the more outrageous they seemed. There were simply too many of them.

前面的“锅碗瓢盆”包括10次得分王、6次助攻王、7次抢断王、连续13年最佳一阵、连续10年最佳防守一阵、季后赛历史得分王.
Li You, wearing a white Knicks training suit, trotted out of the player tunnel, kept high-fiving the fans on both sides, came to the center of the field, raised his hands high, and applauded the fans again.

“Lee! Lee! Lee!”

Hearing the roar that resounded throughout the stadium, James and the other two on the Heat's bench showed envious looks. It was really outrageous. It was no wonder that the league intervened. If they didn't take action, it would really become a "championship game"!

Thinking that these honors have reached their limit, James, wearing a black training suit, turned his head and whispered to his friend while David Stern was on the court:
"If we get first place in the league, maybe we can also be selected as MVP!"

The stadium fell silent. Wade glanced at his good friend who was in a good mood, covered his mouth and whispered:
"I have no such illusions! That guy doesn't like superstar team-ups."

In the afternoon, at a press conference held by the league, although David Stern did not criticize James' "decision", he still praised the Knicks' team-building model when talking about related issues.

Anyone can see that this president still prefers "one man, one city". Considering the selection of MVP in the new season, many reporters feel that the "Big Three" have been eliminated in advance.

Bosh didn't care when he saw the two partners whispering. He could guess what they were talking about. Since the "loan championship", James and Wade have had higher aspirations.

In addition to FMVP, MVP also entered the discussion between the two. Bosh did not have any intention of competing for it. After all, there is only one ball, and he does not have an advantage in terms of statistics.

After David Stern introduced James Dolan, the curly-haired owner began to introduce the arena management and staff.

When Donnie Walsh, in poor physical condition, slowly strode onto the court, New York fans cheered loudly for the meritorious general manager as if they were welcoming D'Antoni.

Arriving at the center of the venue, an emotional Donnie Walsh hugged David Stern, and was then hugged by the curly-haired boss. The old man was so moved by the waves of shouting that he shed tears.

Perhaps because he was about to retire, seeing Li You and the others signaling him to take the microphone, Donnie Walsh, who was dressed in a black suit, could only speak loudly with his emotions surging:
"Thank you"

The management who saw this scene recalled their experiences over the years and understood the old man. This was a secret that could not be told. Everyone had been lying flat for many years.
Success is sometimes so simple. He dedicated most of his career to the Pacers, but the team that was highly expected never even made it to the finals.

After arriving in New York, Donnie Walsh originally wanted to win a championship, but ended up "creating a dynasty". The enthusiastic fans made it difficult for the old man to control his emotions, and he spoke again with the microphone in both hands:

"I never thought I would win so many championships. It's been an incredible journey. Thank you Knicks!"

"The championship journey is not over yet. Under Lee's leadership, the Knicks will become the team with the most championships in the league. Looking back on this history, I am honored to have played a role in it."

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The old man, revealing his true feelings, couldn't help but start to paint a rosy picture. After hearing this outstanding general manager share his championship experience, the three Heat players couldn't help but show admiration.

When the speech ended, the cheers that resounded throughout the stadium made the three of them applaud continuously. James finally understood why the Knicks were so successful and that the entire team was excellent.

The old man hugged Li You again. Witnessing this scene, Wade couldn't help but think of the greasy head who built the team. Watching David Stern start to give out rings, he couldn't help but say enviously:
"Maybe he's a better general manager than Pat Riley, but it's still hard for our bench to reach the level of the Knicks."

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James didn't say anything. He just looked at Chalmers, Thaddeus Young, Gary Neal, Matthews and others who were smiling happily after receiving the rings, and responded subconsciously:

"You're right, Bro."

Matthews, who got the big contract, was wearing the ring and tears were streaming down his face. He almost burst into tears while hugging Li You. Fortunately, the flag-raising time was approaching and he was finally pushed to the side by the flatterers.

Gazuric, who voluntarily took a pay cut to stay with the team this season, also burst into tears. Although the big man received a contract worth 2 million for two years in the free market, he still chose to live in New York.

All the atmosphere group members gathered around Li You, which caused the rookie Stephenson to be squeezed to the back. However, looking at the slowly rising championship flag, the newbie was so excited that he still shouted with everyone:

"Champion!"

Gazing at the 14 championship flags flying above the arena, the sight of "blocking out the sun" made David Stern high-five again. The Knicks' market value exceeded 10 billion, which was also due to the league's contribution.

David Stern is also very satisfied with the complete release of New York's huge basketball market, but the compensation issue still needs to be properly handled.
A large number of New York fans also gathered in Times Square at this time. When they saw the championship flag officially hung over Madison Square Garden, the cheers here also could not stop.

The excited shouts soon turned into curses, and under the instigation of the people who were having fun, the sound of "Fuck" began to appear again.

Someone threw out the doll with Anton's photo tied to it, and everyone started scrambling for it. Finally, they formed a circle and started a new round of beatings.
After the game started at 20 p.m., Stephen A. Smith, who was crying with excitement on the sidelines, began to lead the shouting again, and so did Spike Lee. The old guys took the lead in booing.

Perhaps affected by the atmosphere on the scene, the Heat made 6 turnovers in the first quarter. Facing the twin towers, Bosh suddenly lost his temper.

James and Wade, who made all the mistakes, breathed a sigh of relief during the intermission. At 21:29, they performed poorly but did not collapse in the game, which was unimaginable in the past.

Conventionally, the visiting team coach should be interviewed at this time, but TNT let Greg Sager, who was wearing an orange and blue plaid suit, connect to James Dolan.

The curly-haired boss who was watching the game in the front row tonight was in a good mood. Sager smiled and asked the fans a question of concern:

"I think many fans, like me, are very concerned about one question: who will take over the responsibility of general manager after Donny retires?"

James Dolan, who seemed to have forgotten his good friend Isaiah Thomas and drank beer after the opening, blushed, raised his eyebrows, and said happily:

"I don't pay much attention to these things. Li has been a bit busy recently and we haven't talked about this matter yet."

"Don't worry, New York fans, we will continue to win after the rebuild."

(End of this chapter)