NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 845 "Run Away" Early (Daily Life Chapter)
On Monday, October 29, 2012, the NBA season opener was about to begin, and mainstream sports media began to increase their coverage of the news.

The Knicks have been winning for so many years that, apart from the New York media tirelessly providing entertainment, most sports media outlets have started looking for new targets.

After the Heat assembled their Big Three, they were undoubtedly a favorite team, but after a series of defeats, most media figures lost interest.

This model is "toxic." The Celtics have already declared defeat, and even though the Heat are young, considering their record and player form, most commentators believe that defeat is only a matter of time.

According to ESPN data expert Hollinger, the new era should begin around 2016.
Many fans are speechless after reading the related articles. Even without expert predictions, they know that Li You's retirement will definitely usher in a new era. The question is, which teams will have a chance to break his dominance in the next four years?

Unfortunately, there is no answer to this question. The experts who confidently predicted two years ago that Li You, at 34, would begin to decline have all disappeared. After the finals, age suddenly ceased to be an issue.

Of course, this situation only applies to Li You. Other veterans in the league have long been abandoned by commentators, the most typical example being Kobe Bryant. After the Associated Press reported on this, ESPN also gave its "conclusion":
"34-year-old Kobe Bryant is more suited to the CBA, and the 76ers will be no match for him in the new season."

After the preseason humiliation against the Heat, Mamba was completely abandoned by industry insiders, and Doug Collins' reputation also began to plummet. It's almost 2013, and there are still people who insist on the triangle offense?

This outdated approach was not only unpopular, but also ridiculed by unnamed peers.
If the 76ers underperform this season, Doug Collins' coaching career will likely come to an end. A coach who cannot keep up with the times has no chance of regaining the trust of teams.

The Heat players have already flown to Manhattan for the opening game tomorrow night, but the New York media isn't paying much attention to them, with most of the reports focusing on Li You.

Over the weekend, Li You finally left his "hometown" and returned to New York, much to the delight of the media.

Not only did Li You return to this place, but Ivana also appeared in the public eye with her newborn baby. The 13th child was also a boy, which left the onlookers dumbfounded.

The baby was born at a tribal hospital in New Mexico and received a "blessing" after birth. There wasn't much news about it in New York, but locally it was a significant event symbolizing "friendship."

In short, instead of reporting on basketball, let's gossip about his family affairs. Some gossip-loving netizens are maliciously speculating about Tang Nade's current mood.
Li You naturally didn't pay attention to these gossip news; for him, these past few months had been exceptionally fulfilling.

Having acquired a new talent, basketball is no longer his focus. Approaching 35, he is entering another phase of his life.

However, one thing the onlookers guessed correctly: at Monday's routine family meeting, Donald was indeed in a bad mood. Besides his unpopularity within the Elephant Party, the main reason was that his beloved daughter had abandoned him.

In New York, Donald could still offer some small assistance, but in faraway New Mexico, he could only watch helplessly as he read the newspaper.

Just like in this Senate election, the Elephant Party split into several small groups, and despite most people not being optimistic about him, Kim still received party endorsements that were no less than his opponents.

This situation was completely unexpected by Tang Nade, who didn't even know how Li You had managed to do it.

Some old friends even warned him that Li You would eventually turn around and devour his family. Considering his two good but unsuccessful eldest sons, Tang Nade finally broke down during the family meeting that evening.
At 23 p.m. that night, Ivana, who was finally back in her penthouse apartment, was in a great mood. Although dinner was not very pleasant, she did not care about her father's attitude.

This is related to the whole family's trip back to New Mexico this year. Although it's geographically remote, the future will be completely different after using it as a political springboard.

Although she didn't give birth to her beloved daughter on September 6th, Ivana was content with the thought of the blessed little one.

They kept whispering to each other while taking a bath. When Li You started to style her blonde hair, the mature girl was in an even better mood, and her smile became even brighter.

Although Li You didn't dwell on the argument at dinner, after returning to the large bed, he looked at Ivana in his arms and whispered an explanation:

“Unlike those old friends, I’m just stating some facts. Accepting those seemingly less intelligent extreme conservatives is the best path for him.”

“We sponsored several parties in this election, and you should observe their ability to control the vote.”

Even in New Mexico, where Latinos make up the majority of the city's vote, conservatives still wield considerable influence, a finding confirmed by a professional team and one of King's campaign strategies.

Without thinking too much, Ivana simply turned and blinked, looking at her tanned lover, reaching out to touch his firm muscles, then snuggled into his arms and chuckled softly:

“I just felt my father was wasting money, and Eric was terrified.”

Her younger brother always supported her in the past, but tonight the family didn't say anything. Ivana didn't care, she leaned over and whispered something in his ear, and when she saw Li You nod, she bit her lip and extended an invitation.

Li Youyi, who was good at understanding people's clothes, was always considerate and devoted. His eldest son had just been born, so he naturally had to take extra care of the mature girl. He chuckled and grasped her swollen, white breasts.

Looking at her lover who was engrossed in his work, Ivana blushed. On her birthday night, the 31-year-old had received gifts long ago, and now she just wanted to immerse herself in a different kind of pleasure.

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On Tuesday, October 30th, the NBA prepared three opening games for fans. In addition to the Heat vs. Knicks game, the other two games were also highly anticipated.

The Nets will face the Celtics, and the Mavericks will play against the Lakers. With these new lineups officially unveiled, commentators are eager to assess the strength of the championship contenders.

However, before the match even started, Yahoo Sports was still reporting on Andrei Kirilenko's contract situation.

Kirilenko, who had an outstanding performance for CSKA Moscow, returned to the NBA but received a veteran's minimum salary. As a result, many industry insiders suspect that the Russian owner gave his compatriot extra compensation.

This matter can only be suspected but cannot be investigated. Even if there is compensation, it is far away in Russia, and there is not much the NBA can do to intervene.

Few commentators actually participate in the discussion; the seasoned veterans know that the league usually doesn't scrutinize certain unseen aspects.

Just like the increasingly active online sports betting industry in recent years, David Stern may say "no," but the board members welcome it with open arms. The development of online sports betting cannot be separated from the support of the public.

The matter of online gambling is even more taboo. Even when industry insiders discovered that Li You's family studio was actively promoting online gambling in Atlantic City, they automatically ignored it after seeing the news.

Keep in mind that even New Jersey is fully supporting this, and if we jump out to oppose it now, the iron fist of capitalism will most likely be swung at us.
In New York, people are cheering for the upcoming awards ceremony. Even though they've already won big, fans who bought expensive tickets are still enthusiastically supporting the event.

Not only can we watch the game, but as Li You's "family," we can also see the little ones growing up tonight. Alvin, who is already 7 years old, will bring his younger brothers to the awards ceremony and share his father's joy.

Knicks ticket prices have been rising year after year, and for the new season, the Lakers have also adjusted their ticket prices for the first time in a long time. To Jim Buss's delight, sales are very promising!
It turns out that Howard's popularity is genuine; Los Angeles fans love "Superman," and after he confirmed his attendance at the opening game, even Hollywood celebrities booked expensive tickets.

At 19 p.m. that evening, the Staples Center was packed to capacity. Half an hour before the game was scheduled to start, cheers erupted from the crowd as the two teams warmed up.

Dirk Nowitzki, dressed casually, stood on the sidelines for the Mavericks. The German was sidelined due to injury. With Kidd and Terry leaving the team, Artest and Chandler have become the team's core players.

OJ Mayo didn't receive much attention after arriving in Dallas, while Darren Collison, who performed well in the Eastern Conference semifinals, attracted the attention of many fans.

Before the game, head coach Carlisle stated in an interview that Collison would drive the team this season, and the Mavericks would also need to change their tactical system. In contrast to their opponents' low-key warm-up, the Lakers' game was exceptionally lively, with Iguodala, Stoudemire, and Howard all completing alley-oops after receiving passes from Nash, eliciting cheers from the crowd.

Facing the camera, showing off his white teeth, Howard was in a great mood. He even showed off a 360-degree spin dunk, and after hearing the cheers, he tilted his head back and yelled repeatedly.

Standing next to four All-Star players, Jodie Meeks appeared somewhat nervous, while on the bench, Antawn Jamison and Louis Williams looked more confident and relaxed.

On the ESPN commentary desk, Van Gundy and Mike Breen were also discussing the Lakers' "new F4," a fresh combination that always garners extra attention.
“I have no doubt about Steve Nash’s playmaking ability; in that respect, he’s not much less capable than Lee.”

"Coach Scott claims the team will run more pick-and-rolls, and there's no doubt that Stoudemire will play a key role in them, while Howard will be more often in the low post."

“Iguodala can act as a ‘lubricant’ for the team. I have high hopes for the new combination, but the first test for the Lakers is health.”

After listening to Van Gundy's brief analysis of the role, Mike Brin expressed his agreement but also raised a question:

"Is the health issue referring to Howard's back injury? So far, 'Superman' is recovering very well."

"It's not just Howard, Stoudemire also has injury concerns, and Nash is about to turn 38. We all know what that means."

Seemingly realizing it wasn't appropriate to say these things during the opening game, Van Gundy smiled and changed the subject, once again offering Los Angeles fans a rosy picture:

"Of course, as long as the coaching staff can control playing time, develop reasonable game plans, and keep the Lakers healthy, there is a very high chance of returning to the Finals!"

"I don't underestimate a veteran's hunger for a championship. In the turbulent Western Conference, I believe Nash also sees an opportunity."

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Just as Van Gundy said, at 19:30 p.m. that night, after the game started, the Lakers' most outstanding player was Steve Nash.

With his old teammates on offense and Iguodala and Howard protecting him on defense, the soon-to-be 38-year-old Nash has shown extraordinary vitality.

With his pick-and-roll three-pointers and accurate long passes across half-court in transition offense, Nash took control of the game much earlier than the Mavericks' "engine."

However, this was also inseparable from the "outstanding" performance of the opposing Artest. The championship forward, who was carrying the offense, missed his three-point shot and was blocked when he tried to drive to the basket.

After several transition attacks, Iguodala showcased his excellent physical condition, and Nash also made a transition three-pointer.
When Howard outmaneuvered Chandler in the low post and lobbed the ball into the paint, Staples Center erupted. The Los Angeles fans were ecstatic, as the home team was performing even better than expected!

In the latter part of the first quarter, the outstanding performances of Lou Williams and Antawn Jamison delighted the Lakers fans in the arena, and their consecutive baskets kept the cheers going.

When Howard was substituted off the court and walked towards the bench, there were even shouts of "MVP," which made the "Happy Beast" overjoyed. He returned to his seat and grinned from ear to ear.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 23-33. During the break, the broadcast cameras captured Howard and his teammates celebrating passionately, with everyone on the Lakers team smiling.

After the second quarter began, Dwight Howard, who had changed into his practice clothes on the bench, started waving a towel wildly. When he saw Lou Williams stepping to the free-throw line, "Happy Beast" shouted and celebrated along with him.

"Hey, Bro! I should have come to the West to play sooner, this is the kind of game I want!"

Howard put his arm around Iguodala and whispered with a smile. Iguodala shrugged, recalling the beatings he suffered with the 76ers, and muttered with agreement:

"You're right, I think more people will come here to play in the future!"

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On Wednesday the 31st, after the opening game, major sports media outlets once again provided previews of the new season based on the game's content, and betting companies were even more blatant, practically shouting "Knicks for the championship."

Of the three games, judging solely from the content of the games, the Heat and Knicks still delivered the most exciting performances.

The Knicks narrowly defeated their opponents in the final moments, 114-120.

The back-and-forth three-point shooting during the game not only thrilled the New York fans at the stadium, but also excited online viewers watching on social media.

TMZ mainly covered the awards ceremony. As a well-known gossip website, they also provided detailed information about Li You's eldest sons, even digging up their school grades and achievements.
One game satisfied the needs of different groups, but only the Heat fans were hurt. After watching the opening game, all the fans felt was despair.

Just like last season, Li You didn't take many shots, focusing mostly on playmaking and rebounding. However, his performance against Wade on the defensive end left a deep impression on everyone.

The Flash could lock down the Mamba, but against Li You, Wade continued to go silent, even appearing rather pathetic.
The weight loss seems to have reduced Wade's physicality. Although he could tank through in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, such scenes were not common. In the opening game, the Flash gave everyone the impression that he would fall over at the slightest touch.

When asked about this situation at the post-game press conference, Coach Spoelstra could only speak up for Wade, but before the press conference ended, he still expressed some frustration as to what he had observed:

"Although many people will not believe it, I still insist that Li has broken free from the limitations of age."

"He looks more energetic and is affecting the game all the time."

"The young man played exceptionally well tonight. We will adjust some of our game plans in preparation for the upcoming matches."

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The Brooklyn Nets narrowly defeated the Boston Celtics in their opening game, but despite the victory, Carmelo Anthony's inefficient 30 points on 10-of-28 shooting drew ridicule from the New York media.

Even Brooklyn's die-hard fans are somewhat dissatisfied with Anthony's performance, not because of his stats, but because the star player looks like he's gotten even "rounder".

28-year-old Carmelo Anthony gave fans a feeling of "aging," and the winning Nets team suffered a "meeting."

That evening, the highly anticipated 76ers also played their opening game of the new season. Despite being underestimated, Kobe Bryant delivered an outstanding performance.

After the game, Philadelphia fans cheered loudly, showering George Karl with insults.
During the interview, Kobe also smiled, a rare sight for him. When asked about his recent "relocation," the Mamba didn't deny it, responding with a smile:
"If I have the opportunity, I just want to give back to my supporters! Where I live is not important."

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(End of this chapter)