NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 190 Dynasty Team (Daily Chapter)
On June 2000, 6, at Madison Square Garden, David Stern looked at the lively scene in the arena with a smile.

After McNuckle retired, he experienced a shortened season, which greatly affected the NBA. In the 1999 Finals, viewership plummeted.

According to the survey, except for fans in New York and San Antonio, fans in other cities did not have much impression of last year’s finals:

"Will the NBA start a new season after the suspension?"

The shortened season resulted in no All-Star Game last year, making it difficult for Eastern and Western teams to compete against each other. Coupled with San Antonio's lack of influence, many fans no longer pay attention to the NBA.

The 2000 Finals swept away the decline. The collision between Los Angeles and New York once again ignited the enthusiasm of the fans. The entire city was fully committed to the Finals, and the influence it brought was huge.

Although this year's script was wrong, David Stern still greeted the New York media enthusiastically when he stood in the field.

In the Knicks locker room, James Dolan hugged everyone he met. His father indeed gave him a divine start, and he completed three consecutive championships in his hands!

After the tired Ewing changed into his championship T-shirt, he sat in his seat and covered his face with tears. Perhaps recalling the tragic early years of his career, the gorilla couldn't stop crying for a while.
The young players of the Knicks did not feel as much as Ewing. Artest, Lewis and the atmosphere team spent most of their time shouting and celebrating except posing for the camera.

Li You hugged the team staff one by one and thanked everyone for their support of the players.

Equipment manager Old Mike has had some minor health problems in the past two years, but he has never compromised on his work and achieved three consecutive championships. Li You also hugged this good old man and joked with a smile:
"You were right. Now I feel like I have become a big star. Maybe you should also be the general manager. Grunfield will definitely not mind having multiple helpers!"

Old Mike hugged Li You and laughed loudly. After winning the championship at home, the staff can celebrate to their heart’s content:
"I knew you were going to succeed! You changed the Knicks, and that's really amazing!"

"Hey! Come and take some more photos for me, I like taking photos in my dressing room!"

The team staff were all holding cameras, no one wanted to miss such a historical moment.

Li You satisfied everyone's request for a photo. The three consecutive championship T-shirts are different from the past. The basketball in the Knicks logo on the chest disappears and is replaced by three championship trophies.

James Dolan even wanted to change the team logo directly to this, but in the end he was unanimously opposed by the famous players.
After Ewing adjusted his mood, everyone returned to the center of the field from the locker room, where the podium had been set up.

Different from the award ceremonies of the previous two years, there were two O'Brien trophies placed in front of the award podium, and two Li You FMVP trophies beside them.

Four trophies were lined up at the front, leaving space for tonight's two trophies.

Jim Gray, who has been covering the Knicks during the Finals, also had a smile on his face.

If the Lakers win the championship, Rashad will be the host. Jim Gray is also somewhat proud of this. He was the first reporter to see Li You's potential:

"Three years, three championships, this is an exciting moment, let us invite NBA President Mr. David Stern!"

"Wow!"

Presenting awards at the home stadium of the championship team, David Stern stepped onto the podium and felt comfortable when he heard the cheers. In the past two years, he has been greeted with boos.
"Thank you! It's an honor to witness this historical moment with everyone!"

"Thank you to the New York City Hall for your full support of the league. I also want to thank the Lakers and the Los Angeles City Hall. The two teams gave us a wonderful finals!"

"I hereby declare that the New York Knicks will win the NBA championship in the 1999-2000 season!"

"At the beginning of the 21st century, I am very happy to witness the birth of a dynasty team again. This is a great achievement!"

David Stern, who was holding the microphone, didn't say too much. After saying this, he handed the trophy to James Dolan, who couldn't wait to win it.

Lifting the trophy, his ears were filled with the cheers of the New York fans. James Dolan couldn't help but shout along, and everyone in the Knicks team chirped behind him.

Li You, wearing a hat with the special logo of three consecutive championships and a white championship T-shirt, looked at the excited boss with a smile.

Compared with old Charles, James Dolan does not have the kind of expression of emotion and anger.

David Stern also applauded from the side. The president indicated that Li You could also raise the cup, and James Dolan reluctantly handed over the trophy in his hand.

Li You grabbed the trophy with one hand and raised it symbolically, causing the fans at the scene to cheer and shout. He quickly handed the golden O'Brien Cup to Ewing on the other side.

The gorilla took the trophy, held it high and couldn't help crying. At the end of his career, he achieved the same achievement as Michael Jordan!

Jim Gray liked James Dolan's reaction very much. He pulled the Knicks talker and asked with a smile:

"In the first year when I officially took over the team, the Knicks became a dynasty team. I heard many fans shouting your name. James, what do you want to say to everyone?"

James Dolan felt the increasingly heated atmosphere at the scene, took the microphone and said excitedly:
"I just want to say thank you, thank you to everyone on the Knicks organization, thank Lee for his unparalleled performance in the Finals, and thank Pat for his hard work over the years."

"What I'm trying to say is, the Knicks have the best basketball players in the world, and we have the best fans in the world!"

"Next, I will let everyone enjoy the best basketball game in the world!"

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James Dolan's pie is very popular, at least New York fans love it. The harder you blow it, the more everyone likes it!
After interviewing the boss, it was natural to interview the most successful young coach in the NBA. Jeff Van Gundy completely adjusted his mood at this time, with a smile on his face. When he took the microphone, he also thanked:

"I don't think I am the most successful NBA coach, because I know that these achievements are inseparable from the support of the Knicks!"

"When you can coach a historical superstar, everything becomes easier. I want to thank Lee, my players, and the coaching staff!" "This is definitely the highlight of my life, and I want to thank the New York fans for their continued support." support."

Unlike James Dolan's pie, Van Gundy's thanks made the surrounding New York media laugh. Everyone thought it was the bald young coach mocking Phil Jackson.

There is not much a head coach can do in the NBA. Superstars are the leaders of the team, and any tactical system requires players to execute it.

Jeff Van Gundy, who won three consecutive championships, has fully realized this.

Pat Riley met Magic Johnson, Phil Jackson met Michael Jordan.

The two were also young coaches back then, and now, Jeff Van Gundy is on the same path. The history is always surprisingly similar.
“39.6分4.6篮板9.2助攻1.8抢断0.8盖帽！”

After David Stern took the microphone and read out this data, Madison Square Garden erupted again, and cheers echoed throughout the arena.

Seemingly satisfied with the fans' reaction, David Stern continued to read aloud:
"The shooting percentage was 50.4%, the three-point shooting percentage was 42%, and the free throw percentage was 90.6%!"

"Wow!"

Hearing this data, the cheers in the arena became even louder. David Stern turned to look at Li You, who was pushed forward by the Knicks, and continued with a smile:

"Finals 180 Club, congratulations to Clay-Lee! Becoming the first Finals MVP in NBA history to achieve this achievement!"

Handing the golden star-shaped trophy to Li You, David Stern groaned on the sidelines. This data will definitely be discussed in the sports media during the offseason. Li You did not lose, and the league also made a profit.

The 40 club data, which is close to 180 points per game, stimulated the New York fans at the scene to shout wildly:
"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Li You smiled and raised the trophy, and the Knicks team behind him also cheered and shouted. This statistic shocked everyone.

Jim Gray also clapped along. When he saw this data, he was also shocked. In his impression, only McDuck's average of 40 per game in the finals can match this data:

"Li, congratulations on setting another record. Let's talk about your championship experience. I think everyone wants to hear how you did it!"

Li You took the microphone and handed the trophy to Ben Wallace for everyone to take pictures. When the MVP's voice stopped, he said seriously:
"I just want to thank all my opponents over the past few years. They have made me what I am today!"

"The data are beautiful, of course I will be happy, but more importantly is the victory. When you chase victory, you can do this!"

"Thank you to the Knicks and all the New York fans. This award belongs to everyone. This is our common victory."

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Soon the interview came to the Chicken Soup for the Soul session. After Li You thanked his family and friends, everyone got the opportunity to be interviewed.

Young people continue to loan championships, and veterans begin to recall the difficult years of the past.

Unlike receiving awards in away games, the New York fans at the scene like to hear the players express their feelings. No one cares about the duration of the awards. Everyone is enjoying the team's historical moment.

At the end of the award ceremony, Li You placed the two trophies in the center of the four trophies in front of him.

Three O'Brien Cups and three FMVP trophies appeared in front of the podium.

As Li You laughed and raised his hands behind the six trophies, everyone in the Knicks team also hugged a ball and shouted happily:
"Champion!"

A large number of golden ribbons fell from the sky above the arena, seemingly endless, turning the entire arena into a golden ocean.

The camera recorded this moment. The surrounding media reporters watched the golden ribbons still falling from the sky above the arena, and the balloons began to take off. Infected by the atmosphere, they raised their hands together and celebrated.

It's a different feeling to win at home and spray champagne in your dressing room.

The Knicks staff also sprayed champagne, and in order to celebrate the three consecutive championships, all the props were prepared in duplicate.

Oakley smoked his own cigars and took a sip of champagne from time to time. The old guy had a contented expression on his face.

Seeing Ewing hugging Van Gundy and talking non-stop, and the young players celebrating wildly in the locker room, Oakley looked at Li You who was puffing away his breath, and laughed and said:

"Farke, this is what it feels like to win three consecutive championships. Even if I leave the Bulls, I feel it!"

"Li, you will surpass McQueen. You are younger than him, 22 years old. McQueen has not achieved such an achievement!"

Li You smiled and fist bumped with Oakley, looked at the two trophies in his arms, and joked loudly:

"5 is greater than 3, but time is indeed on my side. Surpassing McQueen is indeed an interesting goal!"

Artest, who was wearing his upper body, was already soaked. At this time, he was still pouring champagne into his mouth. Seeing that Li You was still puffing away, he couldn't help but come over and beg in a low voice:
"Li, can I touch the trophies in your arms again? I want to spend some time with them!"

In the noisy locker room, Li You, who was just having a cigarette, barely heard Artest's request. He handed the two trophies to the rookie with a strange look, and then encouraged him loudly:
"Ron, go pursue more honors next season!"

"Yee!!"

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