NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 200 Attributes without Limits (Daily Chapter)

On October 2000, 10, during the preseason game, after the Knicks challenged the Bulls away from home, General Manager Glenfield, who accompanied the team to Chicago, was completely relieved:
"Sprewell will always be our champion defender!"

It is never easy for a team to rise again.

General Manager Krause is still imagining that the Bulls, who have accumulated enough talent in the new season, can reach the playoffs, but after a few preseason games, Chicago fans can no longer bear to watch.
108:81, you can’t even increase the points!
Sprewell, who was watching the whole game, smiled and hugged Li You to exchange greetings after the game. Suddenly, boos appeared in the United Center Arena after the game.

Sprewell is completely comfortable leading a team full of newbies. The ball belongs to him, and he can still shoot the ball. There is no such thing as passing the ball. He has to feel comfortable first before talking about it!

The Bulls still play the familiar BGM when they open the game, but the classic melody brought a sense of oppression to opponents in the past, but now it has become a joke
Jeff Van Gundy had mixed feelings in his heart when he looked at the Bulls who were completely stretched. When he was interviewed after the game, he suddenly said two good things for his opponent:
"We shouldn't laugh at players who are working hard. Every team will have a downturn. I am very much looking forward to the Bulls rising again."

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Chicago media reporters always felt that the bald young coach was mocking the incompetent Bulls. It was also the transition between the old and the new, and the Knicks beat their opponents in every 8 preseason games!
The preseason is over and after returning to New York, the Knicks will also prepare for the opening game on Halloween night.

Compared to the hard work of preparing for the game last season, this year the Knicks simply announced a holiday to enjoy the Halloween holiday together.

On the last weekend before the start of the regular season, the New York media soon discovered that Li You and his party had gone on a self-driving trip to see the scenery in Vermont.
New York fans didn't care about this. Everyone was busy preparing for this year's Halloween. The parade started at 31 o'clock on the night of the 7st.

For fans who bought tickets to watch the game, they also had to dress up that night to watch the awards ceremony and attend the party at Madison Square Garden.

Most of the Knicks who stay in the training center to practice are new players. Regardless of championships, what everyone is longing for is more playing time and good data.

On the morning of the 30th, at the Tarrytown Training Center, Billups looked at Lewis, who kept sending the ball out of the basket, and suddenly asked curiously:
"Rashad, wouldn't you consider adding some low post offense?"

Still maintaining his shooting training, Lewis responded calmly while throwing three-pointers:

"Throwing three three-pointers in every game, standing at the free throw line a few times, plus one or two fast breaks, you can easily score in double figures."

"Low-post attack? It's too inefficient. Maybe it will be useful in the playoffs, but that's not my job. I just need to put the ball into the basket."

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Billups suddenly realized that what Lewis said made sense and fully realized why he had difficulty adapting to the Knicks' offensive rhythm.

There is no low post offense. Most of the time, the No. 1 position must dominate the ball, block and break the ball, and break through and distribute the ball. All offenses rely on guards. The guards who are waiting to eat the pie after the ball is handed over can only be used as tools for the Knicks.

If you pursue data, go to training, and you can enjoy life while lying down. The Knicks have played around 81 rounds. If you want to get data, players have a scale in their hearts.

If you can make shots, you will start, if you hit the iron, you will sit on the bench. If you want to flatter the boss and talk about "brotherhood", there is no chance. "Black people should help black people" does not apply to the Knicks.
Billups is also fully aware of how bad the Knicks' locker room environment is:
"Will you be traded if you don't play well?"

On October 10st, the 31~2000 regular season officially started, the night before Halloween, with a total of 2001 games.

At 20 o'clock that night, the Knicks will face the Pacers at home. The Eastern Conference Finals will be repeated again, which is also the highlight of the day.

The game between the Trail Blazers and the Lakers has also attracted much attention. The two teams that reached the Western Conference finals last season will face off again. Fans are also looking forward to whether the Trail Blazers can counterattack due to their "money ability".

As usual, the media in Los Angeles has entered the "big words" stage of the regular season. The new season has not yet started, and they are once again advocating the "OK combination".

It's just that no one from the Lakers players responded. The "big-mouthed" O'Neal lost his voice during the offseason and was humiliated by being swept by Gentlemen.

As for Kobe, he was busy building weight during the offseason and had no time to talk to the media in Los Angeles. Players these days have to save face, and they can’t hold their heads high if they don’t win back.

For Halloween, some pumpkin decorations were hung up in Li You’s new home, and candies were distributed early in the morning. There were many children in the community.

Oakley and Larry Johnson also returned to New York recently and had to receive their rings in the evening, so they happened to take a walk around Li You.

"Detroit is such a boring place, there's no need to play in the playoffs!"

"Stackhouse may be able to put up some good numbers, but this guy is too inefficient."

Wearing a black formal suit and looking like a big boss, Larry Johnson complained about the environment of the Pistons while giving out candy to the children.

Affected by a back injury, "Auntie" took time off at the beginning of the new season.

Oakley was still dressed in a black windbreaker, and he looked much more energetic.

McQueen was very generous and offered a contract worth US$700 million to his old friend. This salary is not much different from last season. With the blessing of US dollars, Oakley is naturally in a good mood:
"Washington is not a good place either. A bunch of weaklings gather together to play basketball, and McDuck still imagines that his performance will improve. It is simply a dream."

Li You was speechless for a moment as he listened to the two men's pointers, degrading the Pistons and Wizards to nothing. After all, the Knicks were also a lot softer.
"John actually joined the Jazz. Is this guy going to teach Malone his championship experience?"

"But it's good to make money. Our salary was too low at the beginning. Lee's salary this season is 1000 million US dollars. Damn the labor agreement. This is definitely oppression of the players!"

Oakley shared his news and then turned to complain about the salary issue.

After Li You handed the candy bag to a little kid, he also gave him a pat on the head. Regarding his salary, he could only shrug his shoulders and said helplessly:

"If you want to increase your salary, unless the league can sign a huge broadcast contract, it will be difficult to get a salary like McQueen under the current salary cap."

With 3000 million U.S. dollars a year, Li You also wants to experience such a maximum salary.

It seems that Li You has more candies and better quality, and there are more and more children.

After a busy morning, when the three of them were having breakfast, Larry Johnson suddenly shared his experience:

"Li, please pay attention to safety. Sometimes too many children are a burden, and the alimony will add up."

Oakley and Li You grinned widely after hearing this. Although they didn't share too much about their lives, it was quite reliable for the New York media to gossip that Larry Johnson had at least four illegitimate children.
After leaving New York and going to Detroit, Larry Johnson will most likely become a ruthless scumbag again.

On the afternoon of the 31st, the New York media also reported on the Knicks’ party and recorded a group photo of Li You, Alan Houston, Larry Johnson, Oakley, and Ewing:

"Dynasty team!"

In mid-October, MSG continued to push the documentary of The Last Dance.

Interestingly, in the finals, facing the Lakers, everyone on the Knicks expressed their thoughts on defending O'Neal in front of the camera:
"Let Shaq attack, no one can stop him from scoring, but the victory belongs to us!"

This documentary did not mock the Lakers, but also faithfully recorded O'Neal's dominance at the basket. Most fans who watched the documentary had one feeling:
"O'Neal's teammates pull over!" The impact of physical confrontation on shooting is not reflected in the footage. Everyone can see that only the Lakers' perimeter is banging.

Most fans will not notice that the entire league's outside players are currently very efficient. Only Li You is different.

Unknowingly, fans and media simultaneously raised the standards for outside players:
"Superstars have to break into the 180 club!"

At 19 o'clock that night, Li You, who appeared at Madison Square Garden, cosplayed a wave of Green Arrow. Facing the camera, he also said in a deep voice:
"You have failed this city!"

The New York media burst into laughter when they heard this. Of course, many reporters over-interpreted it:
"If a player doesn't play well, he will be "shot" to death."

David Stern, who came to Madison Square Garden, loved the atmosphere.

Halloween, Ewing's "tour", and the championship award ceremony all combined to turn the evening game into a party scene.

As Ewing warmed up, he continued to hug and greet his old friends who bought tickets to watch the game.

Jennifer Connelly appeared in Li You's exclusive front row seat tonight. The New York media knew that this Hollywood actress was trying to find another father for her child.

Li You continued to hug his superficial friends in the front row one by one as usual.

The photo captured the attention of Connery, who looked relaxed and smiled. As expected, Li You had to passively "become a father" the next day.
Isiah Thomas officially became the head coach of the Pacers this season, and Li You did not forget this famous player before the game:
"I believe the Pacers will definitely rise again this season. The impact of an excellent head coach on the team is huge!"

Isiah Thomas, who was wearing a black formal suit, patted Li You hard when he heard this, smiled, and joked:

"Oh! It seems to be getting stronger!"

"Li, actually I would rather coach a superstar like you. You know, the rookie coach needs help!"

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Li You didn't want to play under this man, so he could only smile politely, but this famous player was right. His attributes that had been dormant for two seasons had indeed increased again:
Speed: 92, Defensive Agility: 93;

【Sports】:93.

Breakthrough layup: 94, breakthrough dunk: 90, ball speed: 91, foul drawing: 92;

【Breakthrough】: 92.

Offensive rebounds: 59; Defensive rebounds: 70;

【Rebounds】: 65.

[Close shot]: 97, [Open mid-range shot]: 93, [Open three-pointer]: 95.

[Strength]: 79, [Bounce Power] 86, [Assistant Defense IQ]: 90; [Acceleration Ability]: 90.

Grant Hill's talent has not yet been fully digested, and some attributes will still increase!
Thinking that he had not reached his limit yet, when Li You returned to the locker room, he kept smiling and hugging everyone he met.

After the visiting team players came out, Reggie Miller made a face. He was very dissatisfied with the team's current lineup.

Partnering with him in the backcourt is small Travis Best, and the starting three in the frontcourt are Austin Crohill, Sam Perkins, and Jermaine O'Neal.

Reggie Miller doesn't want to deceive himself. This lineup will have difficulty in the playoffs. Playing in the Eastern Conference, everyone knows that when a small guard encounters Li You, he will most likely be in vain.
Seeing the scene suddenly darken and the lights shining on the Knicks under the basketball stand, Reggie Miller stood on the sidelines and sighed secretly.

In the center of the field are golden championship rings, three consecutive championships. The Knicks also spent a lot of thought on this ring.

The big screen above the arena also began to show the ring style, and the cheers became louder for a while.

Three small trophies together form a large trophy, with the orange letters of "Knicks" in front of the trophy.

One side is marked with the 15:1 playoff record and Li You's name, and the other side is marked with the eye-catching "World Champion", "2000", and "3-PEAT".

Compared with the first two rings, the three small trophies on the front or the 3-PEAT on the side are particularly eye-catching. This logo was also on the championship ring of the Bulls in 93, and it is currently the only one in the league.

The cheers couldn't stop, and David Stern also had a smile on his face. After a lap of thanks, he finally gave a meaningful blessing:

“It’s great to witness the birth of a dynasty team!”

"With the Knicks, I still see everyone's desire for a championship."

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James Dolan didn't care what the president said. He smiled the whole time and kept applauding from the sidelines. When it was his turn to award the rings, he didn't use a DJ and called out the players' names himself.

When Larry Johnson, Oakley, and Chris Childs put the rings on their hands to show off, the cheers of the New York fans in the audience were a little louder.

When Li You's name was read, James Dolan happily hugged Li You's shoulders after awarding the ring and continued to say loudly:
"We will also challenge for the championship in the new season, and the team will continue to create a championship lineup for Li!"

"We can play great offense, and we can also show tight defense. This is Knicks basketball!"

"We will provide New York fans with the best basketball game in the world!"

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The curly boss once again drew a colorful pie in front of the New York fans. The winner's guarantee was particularly convincing, and even the melon-eaters were excited to hear it.

Standing in the center of the venue, when Li You finally took the microphone, huge shouts rang out again:
"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Unlike the curly boss who talked about chicken soup at length, Li You just waved to the fans and then said loudly with a smile:
“Guys, let’s keep winning big!”

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