NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 191: Shocking Data (Daily Chapter)

In the NBA, most teams that lose the finals are not worth remembering, but the 2000 finals were a little different!
Although the Lakers lost, O'Neal's fans can proudly declare:

"The Lakers lost, O'Neal did not lose!"

In tonight's game, O'Neal made 28 of 16 shots, 13 of 4 free throws, and scored another 36 points. Although he failed to lead the team to a reversal, he couldn't ask for more with such a performance.

总决赛5场比赛，奥尼尔场均出场46.8分钟，场均拿到38.6分14.6篮板2.0助攻1.0抢断2.0盖帽；

He averaged 26.6 shots per game, shooting 57.2% from the field, averaging 17.8 free throws per game, and shooting 45.7% from the field.

O'Neal's huge double-double also made many commentators dumbfounded:
“The data is off the charts!”

Although the shooting percentage is almost the same as in the regular season, the increase in shooting efficiency without loss of efficiency already illustrates O'Neal's dominance.

If it weren't for the free throws that stretched his hips, a super double-double averaging 40+ per game would not be a problem at all for O'Neal.

On the night of the 16th, the Knicks were celebrating their third consecutive championship, and O'Neal, who had lost, appeared at the post-game press conference expressionless.

The New York media also admired the Shark's performance in the series, so they immediately expressed their respect at the press conference.

Watching the Lakers duo take their seats, the New York Post reporter quickly stood up and asked O'Neal seriously:
"Shaq, have you ever considered joining the Knicks? Pat is retiring soon. Come to New York and join forces with Lee. You can dominate the league!"

As soon as he heard such a question, O'Neal almost got up and left. He is usually an MVP. If he can't beat him, he will join. He will never raise his head again in this life:
"I don't like New York, I don't like the Knicks, and I have no interest in teaming up with someone who beats me!"

"I am the MVP and Lee is the MVP. In my opinion, we are both superstars. He can beat me once and I will win back next year."

"This is what I want to say, next year, I will still appear in the finals!"

After answering this question in a low voice, O'Neal fell silent. He always felt that the New York media in the audience were mocking him.
Kobe Bryant didn't have much presence on the sidelines. He made 19 of 9 tonight, 3 of 1 from beyond the arc, and 5 of 5 free throws. He also scored 24 points.

It's just that most of the scoring came in the second half. When the Lakers were widened in the first half, Kobe didn't respond in time.

总决赛5场比赛，场均出场42.0分钟，场均贡献21.0分4.2篮板4.2助攻1.2抢断2.8失误；

He averaged 18.0 shots per game, shooting 45.8% from the field, 2.6 shots from beyond the three-point line, 13.3% from three-pointers, 4.8 free throws per game, and 76.7% from free throws.

Compared with the regular season, Kobe's data dropped slightly, but overall he performed normally and also had highlights.

Kobe was not satisfied with his data, or he was dissatisfied with his body. Under a lot of confrontation, his shooting percentage dropped.

His scoring is unstable and he relies too much on his shooting touch. Kobe feels particularly uncomfortable whenever he thinks of Li You posting a 180 club number under his defense:
"It was blown away."

Most media reporters asked O'Neal questions. Kobe's statistics were good, but not eye-catching.

In the end, it was the Los Angeles media that helped Kobe regain some face and asked questions in a routine manner:

"Kobe, we noticed that your performance in the Finals and the regular season has declined slightly compared to the Western Conference playoffs. Can you talk about the specific reasons?"

Looking for shortcomings after the game is a problem that young players will encounter. Kobe did not say anything on the scene, but answered seriously in a low voice:
"I will continue to polish my body. I need to score efficiently in high-confrontation games."

"Shaq is right, we will be in the Finals next year."

Both O'Neal and Kobe were wearing loose formal suits, and the entire press conference had a dull atmosphere.

The media in Los Angeles had been bragging for a whole season, but in the end they were swept away by the gentlemen. They were so humiliated that they could no longer brag about it.
When Kobe stood up to leave the press conference, he found that the Knicks staff had moved all six trophies and placed them on the long table.

The golden trophy looked particularly eye-catching. Kobe turned his head and looked at it for a while, showing a trace of longing in his eyes, and finally lowered his head and left helplessly.

When Ewing, who had recovered from the bittersweet mood, appeared at the press conference, the New York media in the audience immediately followed suit.

Looking at these trophies in front of him, the gorilla smiled brightly. At the end of his career, he became a big winner!
After achieving three consecutive championships, more media began to pay attention to Ewing's final season. A reporter from Yahoo Sports was the first to ask:

"Pat, do you plan to retire immediately after your contract ends? Can you tell us about the specifics of your tour?"

When it came to retiring, Ewing's good mood did not diminish. Instead, he introduced it enthusiastically:
"After I end this contract, I plan to officially retire, but I will not leave basketball. I want to inspire more people to engage in the basketball industry!"

"As for the tour, we haven't been able to make detailed plans yet. You know, during the playoffs, I am completely focused on the game!"

"But the purpose of the tour is to let the fans see me at my best. I still want to continue to compete for the championship. At 38 years old, age is not a problem."

Looking at Ewing talking eloquently on the stage, the New York media had mixed emotions. The words of continuing to compete for the championship cannot deceive everyone.

This year's finals prevented O'Neal from returning to regular season form. If he continues to face the Lakers next year, Ewing, who is one year older, will definitely not be able to withstand it.
Most sports media are still very interested in tours, which are new things and the favorites of the masses!
Li You, who smelled like champagne, was the last player to attend the Knicks' press conference. James Dolan suffered a massive hemorrhage tonight and spent over 10 US dollars on champagne alone.

除了喝掉的以外，大多都喷洒在更衣室或球员身上了。G5的比赛李佑20中9，三分线外7中3，罚球7中6，砍下27分6篮板12助攻2抢断2失误的数据。

Although the data is mediocre, the New York media in the audience are still flattering!

After the flattery, the New York Times reporter quickly asked many questions that fans are concerned about:

"Li, USA Basketball has announced that it will invite you. Will you participate in this year's Sydney Olympics?"

Li You, who had just received the news not long ago, was well prepared for this problem. He shook his head and said seriously:

"I think I need more rest this offseason. It's not easy to reach the finals for three consecutive years."

"I will use this offseason to take a good rest, and let this opportunity be given to other players!"

No one was surprised to hear this result. There are a lot of NBA stars. In the eyes of most media, just sending in some All-Star players can win the gold medal.

After the press conference, the Knicks' celebrations continued.

James Dolan did not hold a political party, but chose a more private city club to treat guests.

The fun-loving socialites weren't about to miss out on the opportunity, and the party continued on Saturday.

On Sunday, it was Li You's turn to spend money. He called his friends and led the Knicks to start a turnaround mode, throwing away nearly 20 US dollars in one day.

On June 6, before the heat of the Finals dissipated, ESPN announced the data leaders of this season's playoffs, and the crowd was stunned again.

The Lakers played a lot in the playoffs, and O'Neal undoubtedly rushed to the first place in the playoffs scoring list.

However, in terms of points per game, the Sharks were outnumbered by Li You:
尼克斯队16场季后赛中，李佑场均贡献31.8分4.8篮板9.8助攻1.6抢断2.3失误；

The shooting percentage was 51.1%, the three-point shooting percentage was 40.5%, and the free throw percentage was 93.7%!

Ranked 1st in points per game in the playoffs, with 180 clubs in the playoffs in a single season. After reading this data, the football commentators were also confused:

"Is this possible from the No. 1 position?"

In the playoff assists list, Li You ranked first with 156 assists in a single season, and ranked second in assists per game;
In the playoff steals list, Li You ranked 26rd with a total of 3 steals, and ranked 1.6th with an average of 10 steals per game;
In the playoffs, he averaged 10.9 goals per game. On the hit list, Li You ranked second, second only to O'Neal;
When it comes to the three-point shooting list, a total of 50 three-pointers were hit in the playoffs, averaging 3.1 three-pointers per game. Li You took the lead in the off-season, and ranked fifth in three-point shooting percentage;
On the free throw list, he averaged 6.8 free throws per game, ranking 4th, and his free throw percentage ranked 3rd;
With a high usage rate and a lot of double-teams, the true shooting rate of 64.8% in the entire playoffs ranked fifth;
As for the efficiency value that many football commentators are concerned about, O'Neal's PER in this year's playoffs has reached 30.5!

I thought O'Neal's PER was already outrageous. After seeing Li You's PER, many sports commentators even suspected that the data was calculated incorrectly:

"PER35.3!"

With this advanced data, Li You is the second player with a PER of over 35 in the playoffs!
排在第1位的是87~88赛季的奥拉朱旺，不过这位传奇中锋在当赛季季后赛中只打了4场比赛，PER为39.0
In the 89-90 season, Michael Jordan also played in 16 playoff games with a PER of 31.7.

In contrast, Li You's PER is far ahead!

On the morning of the 20th, during breakfast in his Manhattan apartment, Li You was speechless as he read the New York Post's sports column.

The whole article can be summed up in one word:

"win!"

The average points per game in the finals failed to exceed 40, and they were held back by Mai. After the PER was announced, the New York media became more enthusiastic again. If the score is not good, then look at the high-end data!

With the support of customized data, Li You kicked O'Neal and defeated Michael Jordan!

Jin, who was across the dining table, noticed Li You's helpless expression. While eating his sandwich, he joked:

"Isn't that great? Everyone loves to see No.1!"

Li You threw the newspaper aside, looked at this old acquaintance, and said seriously:

"I'm going to meet a billionaire who claims to be self-made tonight. I'm still hesitant about whether to cooperate with him in depth."

Jin just pondered for a moment, subconsciously stroked the blond hair on his forehead, and then asked aloud:

"Bobby Akers from Akers Capital?"

Li You nodded. The income of nearly 4 million U.S. dollars in the account was more than he expected. Stocks accounted for three-quarters, and the remaining part was due to the other party's sincerity:
"I can't trust him, but this is a great opportunity!"

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