NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 149 The hometown team is so good (daily chapter)
At 1999 a.m. on June 6, 27, the Knicks' championship parade officially began.

It still follows the route of the Knicks championship parade in the 70s, starting from Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan, proceeding along 42nd Street, and finally arriving at Madison Square Garden.

Manhattan, which is already congested, is already crowded at this time, and tourists who like to join in the fun will also participate in the parade to celebrate the fourth championship in the team's history.

The parade route was actually not very long, and the straight-line distance was less than 1.7 miles. However, in the end, everyone chose to take a "ji" route, and would pass by Bryant Park, the Public Library, City Hall and other places along the way.

Li You didn't take the bus at all at this time. The bus could hardly move. There were people on both sides of the street. The New York Police Department was the busiest today, but after a busy day and there were donations, it was not a loss.

"Li! Over here! We came to New York specially to participate in the event!"

His status as ABC makes it difficult for Li You to gain recognition from across the ocean, but in the United States, most Chinese people like him very much, and there are also many Asian fans.

"what!!"

Li You, who was wearing a championship T-shirt, high-fived the fans on both sides. Everyone shouted excitedly and suddenly jumped forward, scaring the security personnel who quickly pulled Li You back.

On the top of the double-decker bus at the rear, Oakley, wearing sunglasses and holding a cigar, immediately grinned when he saw this scene, and said loudly to Ewing beside him:

"Pat, it's a dream come true, we have a chance to win three consecutive championships."

"We watched the Bulls win, and now we can do it too!"

In the early 90s, the Knicks were on the losing end. Ewing would be called a softie every time he lost. After losing in the Finals, he was almost called out of New York.
Thinking of his early career experiences, Ewing was a little distracted for a moment.

After winning the finals, in just two days, the New York media praised him as "the league's number one center."

In the morning newspaper, in order to take a dig at O'Neal in Los Angeles, the gorilla was blown out of the flower!

No one cares that he won a championship, and no one cares that he is out of shape and has had ups and downs this season.

A championship can cover up everything, and Ewing didn't expect that at the end of his career, his reputation would turn 180 degrees.

The cheers and shouts from the crowd around him brought Ewing back to his senses.

Most of the team's staff were on the roof of the bus. Alan Houston, Larry Johnson, and Sprewell were all talking and laughing next to Li You and waving to the surrounding crowd.

Oakley, who was taking a few puffs of his cigar, hugged two O'Brien Cups at this time, causing the fans around him to cheer loudly. The old guy looked particularly proud at this, and couldn't help shouting:
"Fuck! Good for a champ!"

The Knicks chose to turn their championship parade into a party this year, with plenty of interactive activities back at Madison Square Garden.

Of course, the most important link is the "Knicks Hall of Fame" hosted by the Knicks themselves.

After returning to the arena, MSG naturally broadcast the entire event live, and the legendary Walter Frazier became the host again.

Most of the people invited to the celebrations were old fans who often bought tickets. Looking at the four trophies placed in the center of the venue, cheers kept ringing out before the event even started.

"It's great to see the Knicks win another championship. It's such an exciting moment!"

"On the spot, we have the opportunity to complete the dream that we never realized back then and win three consecutive championships. Yes, we have the opportunity to achieve three consecutive championships!"

After Walter Frazier, who was wearing a brown formal suit, said these words, huge cheers erupted from the venue again.

Li You and his teammates were sitting in the center of the field, watching the seniors begin to reminisce about the past. When Willis Reed came on the stage, the audience burst into applause.

In the history of the Knicks, Willis Reed also won both MVP and FMVP in a single season. That was the team's most glorious moment, and this year is history repeating itself.

The "Knicks Hall of Fame" event is mainly to pay tribute to the outstanding players and coaches in the team's history.

When James Dolan smiled and awarded a custom-made golden basketball trophy to the legend, the big screen at the scene also began to play videos and interviews from that year.

In the early 70s, Li You was not born yet, so naturally he had no sense of immersion.

But many old fans were excited to see it. Stephen A. Smith, who came specially to participate in the event, couldn't stop clapping his hands, seeming to recall the grand occasion.

Although Li You feels that these activities borrowed ideas from the Lakers and Celtics, most fans don't care about them. This is also an act to increase the sense of belonging.

Holding the trophy and wearing a black formal suit, Willis Reed smiled and waved to Li You. When the two came to the front of the trophy, the shouts rang out again:
"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Willis Reed, who was in good shape and in a good mood, took the microphone and joked:
"According to the original plan, the event should be held during the second game of the Finals, but in the end James told me that the team would win the championship and the event would be held after winning the championship."

"Li, I want to thank you! If I don't win the championship this year, maybe I have to wait another year to have a chance to win this trophy!"

Everyone at the scene burst into laughter. Winning the championship for two consecutive years has made everyone feel inflated.

Willis Reed naturally knew what everyone was concerned about, and then he smiled and asked Li You beside him:
"We are just one step away from achieving three consecutive championships. Will the Knicks realize the dream of all of us next season?"

The activity is all about bragging. Li You took the microphone and answered without hesitation:
"Of course! The Knicks will still be the strongest team in the league next season, and we will continue to win the championship!"

"Wow!"

New York fans love this. The harder they blow, the happier everyone is. The two exchanged commercial blows, and the fans at the scene were delighted.

Next season hasn't even started yet, and everyone has already secured the championship.

When James Dolan took the microphone again, the big screen at the scene began to play the picture of the team coached by Rhett Holzman:
“One more salute to Mr. Holzman!”

The legendary coach left late last year amid a labor dispute and the Knicks were unable to host events for the legendary championship coach.

Winning the championship this time can make up for the regret at that time.Jeff Van Gundy, who kept smiling throughout the whole process, looked on with admiration.

At present, he has tied the history created by this legend. As long as he wins another championship, he will not only become the best coach in team history, but also become the league's super coach!
Thinking of what this legendary coach had taught him, Jeff Van Gundy secretly made up his mind:
"Stick to defense and let the players decide the game!"

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Ewing is still loved by fans. There are still old fans wearing jersey No. 33, but more are young people wearing jersey No. 1.

Players will be replaced, and so will the fans. "Fighting for Ewing" was a success, but general manager Glenn Field felt helpless when he looked at the gorilla making chicken soup for the fans.

The rational choice is to send this player away in exchange for younger and more talented players. It is best to upgrade the inside line.

But this is not in line with the team's culture. Ewing, who has played in New York for most of his life, did not take the initiative to propose a trade. No one would make such a move.

If the team's record improves after the transaction, everything will be fine. Once it fails, the general manager will have to take the blame.
Considering his goals for next season, Grunfield simply pulled Jeff Van Gundy aside and whispered:
"Jeff, you need to be strict with your players and stop being out of shape. Next season is very important!"

The bald young marshal, who was still smiling at the chicken soup, stopped laughing when he heard this, and he couldn't control this matter.

Not wanting to bow his head in front of the general manager, Jeff Van Gundy promised in a low voice:

"Don't worry! When the new season starts, I will keep every player in top condition!"

The two didn't have much communication in the past, but as the team won another championship, Jeff Van Gundy's status also rose.

Sprewell watched the Knicks' quizzes, wheel of luck, interactive shooting and other activities and thought it was a pity. New York fans are indeed very enthusiastic.

If he can play in the starting lineup, he will definitely stay in the team, but the substitute is not in line with his pursuit. He still wants to be the boss.
Sprewell has already seen that the Knicks' stars are all supporting Li You, and the gorilla is completely out of date.

Although the championship parade was good, at the end of the event, "Madman" was also thinking about his future. Even if he was the boss of a weak team, that would be great!
On the morning of June 6, when Li You woke up in his apartment in Manhattan, Ivana, wearing only a large T-shirt, was looking at the inscriptions on the FMVP trophy.

Last night, Old Charles's dinner turned into a gathering of city hall and celebrities.

The mayor and a certain real estate developer both attended the dinner, and everyone had a good chat. Li You laughed so hard that his cheeks became sore.
Li You hugged the blond white rabbit. The guy's face became round again and he couldn't help joking:

"If you continue to gain weight, you may as well say goodbye to your modeling career!"

It seems that she is not worried about her figure. Her weight has increased and her resistance ability has improved. Ivana retracted her divergent thoughts and simply sat on Li You:
"NBA teams make so much money!"

Attending the dinner last night, the blond white rabbit inquired about the market value and income of the Knicks in the past two years from Flirty Daddy.

Every time they win a championship, it will have a huge advertising effect. Not only is the supply of tickets for the Knicks currently exceeding demand, but the price of advertising space is also increasing.

Next season, the price of front-row tickets will increase, but they are currently sold out. There are many people in the upper class who want to take advantage of them. Even if you don't go to the game, you still have to buy this ticket!
Guessing what the other party was thinking, Li You held the little hand that was stroking around his body and joked with a smile:
"NBA teams also have losses. This is New York. If you are interested, you can learn about the Vancouver Grizzlies and some small-market teams. Everyone is not doing well!"

"At least I will definitely lose some money this year!"

Thinking of the activities of the Knicks and the situation of the sports leagues in New York, Ivana quickly whispered into Li You's ear:

"If you have the chance, you should get involved in some sports industries. You should be able to make money."

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are also very popular. Li You certainly knows that the sports industry is a good investment direction in the future. After hearing Ivana's whisper, some memories emerged.

But thinking about the condition of the knife on his body, Li You decided to press F to lose weight for the fat girl next to him!
On June 6, the 30 NBA Draft was held at the MIC Center in Washington.

In the lottery, the Chicago Bulls won the No. [-] pick.

This incident has also caused dissatisfaction among some teams. It is obvious that this is special care from the league.

When David Stern announced with a smile that the Chicago Bulls had selected Elton Brand, there were scattered boos in the room.

Ron Artest, who was sitting in the audience, was very nervous. He not only wanted to be drafted early, but also wanted to play for the Knicks at home.

The Grizzlies selected popular combo guard Steve Francis with the second overall pick;

The Hornets selected Baron Davis with the third overall pick;
The Clippers selected Lamar Odom with the 4th overall pick.

When the Washington Wizards drafted Hamilton with the 7th pick, there were finally cheers;

The Suns selected Shawn Marion with the 9th overall pick;
The Hawks selected Jason Terry with the 10th overall pick.

After the top 10 picks were announced, Ron Artest looked disappointed in the audience.

With the 16th pick, Artest heard his name called. He was selected by the Bulls. After taking the stage, he reluctantly put on a smile and shook hands with the president.

When he returned to the stage, he saw the young players all around him celebrating. Artest, who took off his hat, was stopped by his agent before he could return to his family.

"God! This is definitely good news!"

"Ron, you are going to play for the Knicks. Here is our opportunity!"

Artest, who was still a little depressed just now, immediately hugged his agent excitedly after hearing his agent's words, pumping his fists repeatedly to vent his excitement:

"Yes! I knew my hometown team wouldn't give up on me!"

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