NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 26 The Knicks Are Full of Big Brothers
On August 8st, Li You also flew to Atlanta with his friends. The 1th Summer Olympics is drawing to a close, and it will be too late if you don't join in the fun!
The most eye-catching thing on the day was the track and field competition. Li You also witnessed Michael Johnson winning the men's 43m championship with a time of 49 seconds.

After a day of tossing, everyone's excitement has also been relieved. Except for the big man Knight who is still making his home in Los Angeles, everyone from the Connecticut basketball team is here today.

After returning to the hotel at night, everyone scolded profiteers and misconduct. During the Summer Olympics, the price of accommodation has increased a lot
Ray Allen has been in a low mood, playing in Milwaukee, always feel that the future is not bright.

"Playing in the Bucks is also good, and the Bulls belong to the same central zone, and there are more opportunities to meet idols!"

Li You joked about Ray Allen, who was frowning. He had been clamoring to play against Michael Jordan in the past. This time, his dream came true. In the Central District, the Bucks and the Bulls had many opportunities to play against each other.

Ray Allen sighed helplessly, his life plan was disrupted the moment he was selected:

"This is the only good news, but playing for the Bucks, I should be able to get the starting position, and I don't lack playing time, but I won't have too many shots."

"Have you seen your Knicks teammates? It always feels like they're not easy to get along with."

Li You felt that the atmosphere in the Knicks' locker room was destined not to be too good. Simply put, it was full of big brothers.
"This is the offseason, those veterans are not interested in greeting rookies, but John is a nice guy, and he helped me find a good apartment in Manhattan."

Ray Allen didn't like the Knicks' style of play at all. When he was in school, he went to New York to watch the game, mostly to watch the away team.

The Knicks' offense is often bad, using "iron blood" defense to pull opponents to the same level as themselves, and then relying on their rich experience to win:
"I hope our rookie season goes well. In the new season, I think the Bulls can still win the championship!"

Seeing that Ray Allen was turning into a fan again, Li You hurriedly changed the topic:

"After watching the closing ceremony, you can come to New York for a few days. Living in Milwaukee is really boring!"

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On August 8, at the Olympic Centennial Stadium in Atlanta, the "Dream Team Three" easily defeated the Yugoslavian national team 3:95 and won the men's basketball gold medal.

Except for Ewing, the "Four Major Centers" all participated in this Olympic Games, and Li You also witnessed the dominance of the "Dream Team" on the spot.

The Chinese men's basketball team also achieved a good result of No.8 in this Olympic Games, and their performance is equally impressive!
1996 is also the 100th anniversary of the birth of the modern Olympic Games. After admiring the closing ceremony on August 8, everyone did not stay too much in Atlanta and flew back to New York early.

After the Olympics, the free market began to be lively again. Charles Barkley of the Suns has been deeply involved in trade rumors recently, but Phoenix fans do not believe that Barkley will leave the team.

On August 8, a blockbuster transaction appeared again:
Houston Rockets trade Chucky Brown, Mark Bryant, Sam Cassell and Robert Horry to Phoenix Suns;

In exchange for Charles Barkley and a 1999 second-round pick.

33-year-old Charles Barkley, 33-year-old Hakeem Olajuwon, and 34-year-old Clyde De Drexler form the old Big Three of the Houston Rockets!
Although he is a little older, all the sports media have spoken highly of this deal, and the New York media just picked Lemon again:

"Currently the Knicks' reinforcements during the offseason make it impossible for us to see any hope of winning the championship!"

A new round of crusade against Ewing and John Starks once again swept New York, and fans and the media began to miss the gorgeous Knicks team that won the championship in the 70s
In addition to spending money to subscribe to the "Wall Street Journal", Li You also buys a copy of the "New York Post" every day.

The New York media, Cha Lemon, followed suit and raved about the old Big Three of the Houston Rockets, which had become Li You's source of happiness at the end of August.

Training step by step, and being teammates with Ray Allen for two years, what Li You learned is to follow the plan.

Everything can be refined, Li You does not have obsessive-compulsive disorder like Ray Allen, and occasionally relaxes.

Even if there is no game, [Ray Allen's excellent explosive power] has completely turned green, and the hard work has paid off.

On September 9th, the Knicks signed veteran Buck Williams, which was regarded as an addition to the inside line. As a result, the deal made the New York media belittle it.

The veteran had already been labeled a stretcher before he even played a game for the Knicks.

Since there are still preseason games to play in early October, the Knicks also started training camp early.

Li You stayed in Manhattan for more than two months, and the only teammates he saw were John Starks and Alan Houston who just came to the team.

The former is his neighbor, and the latter is seen at the New York Athletic Club.

Alan-Houston is not bad, he is still a devout Christian, he left a good impression on Li You, and the two even trained together for a week.

On the morning of the 10th, John Starks, who came back from vacation, circled around Li You's car in the parking lot of the apartment.

"You drive such an old-fashioned car, and you have to spend it when you make money! A new Chevrolet sports car costs less than $4."

Li You curled his lips, that's $4!Enough for a normal family to live a wealthy life for one year!

"A 1982 classic, it's hard to find such a good red Chevrolet Monte Carlo on the market!"

This car was found by Li You when he was studying at the University of Connecticut. It was a top-of-the-line car at that time, and its configuration is not outdated even now.

Sitting in the car, Starks looked at the neat interior, and sniffed the air in the car twice:

"It doesn't smell like leaves. It's not bad. It's better for young people not to smoke those things!"

"Just to introduce you to the rules of the locker room, rookies have to serve the veterans!"

When Li You, who was driving, heard this, he immediately smiled and asked:
"Didn't you tell me that the Knicks are very united and have a harmonious atmosphere?"

Pressing down on the car window and looking at the street scene outside the window, Starks, leaning on his chin, seemed to have forgotten what he said before, and smiled:
"The team was really united before, but you know, the new Larry Johnson must be a difficult person to get along with!"

"Grandmama didn't have a good relationship with his teammates in the Hornets. When he came to New York, his status declined, so don't expect him to have a good face."

"Charles Oakley and Patrick Ewing are very old school, and the new players have to serve these two, and the daily errands are inevitable."

"The most important thing is that I am also a 31-year-old veteran, and it's time to enjoy the treatment of a veteran. Li, you are the youngest in the team. You know some rules!"

While driving, Li You turned his head and showed a smiling face, but cursed secretly in his heart:
"The grades are not good, there are big brothers everywhere!"

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