NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 281 Fulfilling the Promise (Daily Chapter)

On April 2003, 4, after last night's national broadcast on ABC, the Knicks gained another large amount of "winning honey."

Even if you don’t follow the NBA, as long as you watch the news, you will whisper:

"Michael Jordan's record broken?"

The 96 Bulls left a deep impression on many people. McDunner came back and lost, and then led the team to the best record in history in the second season.

That Bulls team that integrated offense and defense attracted a lot of attention, and many commentators even swore that at the time:

"In the next ten years, no one will break the Bulls' best record in history!"

Interestingly, in the last season of Michael Jordan's career, this man became the backdrop and personally witnessed Li You leading the Knicks to break the record set by the Bulls.

Although McDuck attended the press conference after the game and congratulated the Knicks with a smile, fans who watched the game knew that the old man was in a bad mood and almost broke the defense:

"I'm very happy to witness the birth of the new record in person. This season, the Knicks are the better team!"

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These words coming from Michael Jordan also made some old fans sad.

In competitive sports, everyone will only remember the first place. From this day on, the 72-win Bulls may be gradually forgotten by young fans.

On April 4th, the Knicks return to Manhattan, and tonight they will also face their last regular season game of the season.

After breaking the record, the coaching staff naturally had to rotate extensively in back-to-back games. For insurance reasons, this game was almost abandoned. No one wanted to see players injured in the last game.

The opponent in the last game of the season is the Pacers again, and the opponent is still fighting for ranking.

In the morning, the front-page headlines of several major New York newspapers all changed to the same news:

"The best record in history!"

All kinds of boasting articles say the same thing over and over again. In order to cater to the preferences of New York fans, most of the articles loaned the championship early.

As for losing in the playoffs, everyone has long forgotten about it.

The official kick-off was at 19:30 that night. Before the game started, a large number of fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden.

Due to the geographical location, too many fans almost caused traffic congestion.

The whole city entered a state of carnival in April. Fortunately, the Knicks did not get in trouble and broke the record in advance.

Everyone on the Pacers stayed behind closed doors after arriving in Manhattan. Reggie Miller didn't want to hear the dirty words from the New York fans.

Although they tried their best to avoid it, a large number of fans were "Fuck Miller" again before the game. Since this player interrupted the Knicks' winning streak at the beginning of the season, it can be regarded as completely irritating the vindictive New York fans.

One hour before the game started, most of the arena was already full. The outcome was no longer important. The fans who bought tickets just wanted to enjoy the atmosphere.

The Pacers currently have a record of 45 wins and 35 losses, and head coach Isiah Thomas is quite satisfied with this result.

However, everything is afraid of comparison. D'Antoni is also a rookie coach, but he ultimately led the Knicks to a record of 73 wins.

Naturally, Isiah Thomas felt sour in his heart, but he gave his blessings generously during the interview:

"It's great to witness such a record. The Knicks have performed so well this season!"

"The best player in history? Yes, Lee is the best in history. He has surpassed Michael Jordan."

Unlike others, when this topic was mentioned, Isiah Thomas immediately added insult to injury, almost shouting to the sports media, "Michael Jordan is outdated!"

Although D'Antoni was happy after setting a new record, he still felt a little bit of pressure due to the playoffs ahead.

73 wins is great, but if they lose the championship, the Knicks will most likely become the biggest laughing stock.

D'Antoni was naturally a little worried, but he did not show this emotion during the interview. He still smiled and confidently expressed his position to reporters:

"We have already started preparing for the playoffs. There are currently no injuries in the team. This is indeed a perfect season for us!"

"The best record in the playoffs? It's a good challenge and I believe my players are ready."

"Lee will fulfill his promise and lead the team to continue winning!"

Although the coaching staff has made it clear that the main lineup will have very little playing time tonight, most sports reporters still surrounded Li You before the game.

This season everyone has a feeling of "can't blow it", but the regular season is about to end, and everyone is focusing on the playoffs.

Of course, the ESPN reporter would not forget the championship team. When everyone was bragging, he suddenly asked Li You:

"Lee, if they encounter the Lakers again, do you think the Knicks can complete their revenge?"

Although such a loan is a bit outrageous, many sports reporters feel that it is natural for the Lakers to enter the finals.

Even though the regular season record is not good, everyone is extremely confident in the Lakers.

"The Lakers seem to have fallen to the bottom half, and what they should be thinking about is the playoffs."

"I don't think the opponent can reach the finals. The regular season record can explain some problems. Facts have proved that they are no longer among the champions."

"As for Shaq's promise to the fans, I will help him fulfill it!"

The reporters in New York burst into laughter, but many people did not expect that Li You would be so sure that the Lakers would not be able to enter the finals.

Looking at Li You who was sitting in his seat, some media also realized that the Timberwolves' record this season was better than that of the Lakers.

The reporter from the Los Angeles Times was naturally unhappy, but what Li You said was true. Dominance is not about loans and bragging. Strength can naturally be shown in the regular season, and the Lakers just pulled away.

The reporter from Yahoo Sports seemed to be very interested in this topic, and once again leaned forward and asked:

"Lee, which team in the Western Conference do you think will reach the Finals?"

"We all know that the playoffs are a stage where stars are tested. Although the Lakers performed poorly in the regular season, maybe they can rebound strongly in the playoffs."

Noticing that everyone was looking at him, Li You adjusted his arm guards first, and then gave the answer quite confidently:

"Of course they are the No. 1 team in the Western Conference. The Mavericks and Spurs have also performed well this season. They both have a chance to reach the finals."

Li You noticed that the sports reporter from San Antonio was also there. At this time, he winked at him and added:

"No matter who the opponent is, the Knicks will be the winner in the end!"

Before the game started, I saw my old friend Spike Lee calling out to Reggie Miller. Naturally, he got no feedback and Miller fell silent.

Reggie Miller, who is about to turn 38, has seen another decline in physical condition this season, and the knock-on effect is that his points per game have also begun to decline.

Jaylen Rose is relatively stable, but he is no longer the core of the team. Jermaine O'Neal has received more opportunities this season and gradually supported the Pacers' offense.

As the game began, the atmosphere in the arena became more and more noisy. Every time Reggie Miller hit the iron, it triggered huge cheers.

With 1 minutes and 3 seconds left in the first quarter, the Knicks began to rotate. The Pacers thought they had an opportunity, but they did not have much advantage against the substitute lineup.

In the second quarter of the game, Matt Barnes at the end of the bench also got a chance.

In the MSG commentary box, Marv Albert and Walter Frazier also chatted about gossip while explaining the game:

"The eighth place in the Eastern Conference cannot be determined yet, but there is a high possibility that it will be the Magic."

"Allan has some attendance issues this season. He only played 65 games this year. In comparison, Lee has played 80+ games for several consecutive seasons. This is really incredible!"

Li You is the Knicks player with the highest attendance rate. Gasol has played 81 games this season, Kurt Thomas has played 80 games, Artest has played 74 games, and Grant Hill has played 72 games.

Groom Albert’s lament also resonated with Walter Frazier:

"Every year he plays more games than other players. Lee's physical talent is underestimated. Maybe this is God's blessing!"

There are not many star players who can play 82 games, and physical endurance is particularly important in the NBA.

In the Knicks' bench, the little Knight doesn't play much time in each game, but he still suffered injuries this season and played in 68 games.

Injuries will occur in training, and injuries are more likely to occur in games. Therefore, Li You has performed efficiently for many consecutive seasons, and his statistics have increased year by year. In the eyes of many people, this is even more outrageous than 73 wins.

At 56:55 of the half-time game, everyone on the Pacers team walked towards the tunnel with a grimace. Their opponents had made extensive rotations and almost didn't even have a substitute lineup. It was uncomfortable to think about it.

Fortunately, the Knicks' defense gradually relaxed in the second half, and the two sides entered a stage of mutual trust. In the fourth quarter, the Pacers gradually widened the point difference.

With 4 minutes and 26 seconds left in the game, the Pacers' main lineup was still on the field.

101:96, a 5-point difference cannot guarantee victory in the game.

At this time, the Knicks' lineup consisted of Knight and Trenton Hassell partnering in the backcourt, and the three frontcourt players were Matt Barnes, Stoudemire, and Gazulic.

The two sides struggled until the end of the game, and the Pacers won the game with difficulty.

At 109:102, although they lost the game, the cheers on the scene became louder and louder. Li You stood up on the bench and gave high-fives to the fans. The cheers soon turned into uniform shouts:

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Seeing such a scene, Reggie Miller only felt that the championship was far away.

The long-standing desire still seems to be unfulfilled. There was no blessing or greeting. Reggie Miller, who won the game, walked to the tunnel early, looking very lonely.

Perhaps until the end of his career, Reggie Miller will not receive too many honors.

The Knicks don't take the opponent's emotions into account. Grant Hill was very happy during the interview and took the initiative to lend money at this time:

"After last year's loss, we have become stronger. Lee is right, it's time to create the best record in playoff history!"

Grant Hill's data has declined a bit this season, mainly due to the reduction in playing time.

However, the data has declined, but the physical condition is better than last season:

场均16.6分4.7篮板4.2助攻1.4抢断1.5失误，投篮命中率为50.3%，三分球命中率为34.7%，罚球命中率为82.1%。

The three-point shooting output of 1.3 shots per game is negligible, but most teams will not completely empty the right corner.

In the healthy season, his playing time also reached a career low of 30.9 minutes, averaging 12.6 shots per game without excessive physical exertion, which is also the reason for Grant Hill's expansion.

Mr. Nice Guy was influenced to the point where he started bragging, while Pau Gasol was much more modest. Even when he met a Spanish sports reporter, he still answered questions very conservatively.

When asked whether he could win the championship this season, Pau Gasol nodded shyly:

"Our performance this season has been incredible, with 73 wins. Everyone is full of desire for the championship. We will definitely win the trophy!"

加索尔这个赛季数据非常稳定，场均17.8分8.9篮板4.6助攻0.6抢断1.9盖帽2.1失误；

He averaged 35.6 minutes per game, took 12.4 shots per game, shot 51.4% from the field and 76.8% from the free throw line.

Basketball and mid-range jump shots are Gasol's main offensive methods. Thanks to the Eastern Conference's internal level, he has not gained weight this season.

Most sports media are surrounding Li You, Hill, and Gasol. The three are currently the main scorers of the Knicks.

In the starting lineup, Kurt Thomas contributed 10.1 points and Artest averaged 12.0 points per game. Five starters scored in double figures. This is also the guarantee for the Knicks to win 5 games.

After the game, Madison Square Garden was still noisy. Artest was affected by the atmosphere and began to canvass for himself again during the interview:

"I am the best defensive player in the regular season, and I will become a nightmare for my opponents in the playoffs!"

"No one can stop us from winning the championship!"

Emphasizing his defense many times, Artest hopes to get DPOY with 73 wins. Excel is indeed unable to compete with the "big book". He only hopes that the record can also bring some bonuses.

Although Stephen Jackson's statistics are not impressive, he also knows that as long as he can win the championship, his contract will be guaranteed.

The Knicks' salary space is just a colorful pie, and no one will take the initiative to dismantle the championship lineup!

Prince hugged his family members who were present. The rookie's statistics were pitiful, but he was firmly established in the main rotation.

Jackson noticed Prince smiling happily and also stepped forward and joked:

"Winning the championship in the first year of your career means you have surpassed most NBA players."

"Maybe this is God's favor!"

When it comes to the championship, Prince also showed a hint of yearning. Compared with holding on to the big picture at the end of his career, winning the award as a new player is definitely a dream start!

On April 4, there were 16 games that day, and some teams had to work hard to win in order to compete for playoff spots.

The Knicks' regular season record is fixed at 73 wins and 9 losses, and several New York paper media have begun to celebrate Li You's upcoming small awards.

The Magic and Bucks will compete for the final playoff spot, and this game has attracted the attention of many sports analysts.

The Sonics have been determined to miss the playoffs, and Ray Allen began to output again before the game:

"Like I said, George Karl and the Bucks couldn't succeed, they made stupid choices!"

The crow's mouth came true again. At 99:93 that night, the Magic defeated the Bucks in an away game and successfully advanced to the playoffs.

After the game, George Karl was furious, and Gary Payton was no panacea. The Bucks' record this season was fixed at 40 wins and 42 losses.

The Bucks and SuperSonics are both fishing, and George Karl and Ray Allen have started a new round of feud.

After all the games of the day ended, the Eastern and Western Conference regular season rankings were officially released:

The eight teams in the Eastern Conference that have entered the playoffs are:

The Knicks had 73 wins, the Pistons had 49 wins, the Nets had 47 wins, and the Pacers had 46 wins;

The Hornets had 46 wins, the 44ers had 76 wins, the Celtics had 43 wins, and the Magic had 42 wins.

The eight teams in the Western Conference that have entered the playoffs are:

60-win Spurs, 59-win Kings, 60-win Mavericks, 51-win Timberwolves;

The Lakers with 49 wins, the Trail Blazers with 49 wins, the Jazz with 46 wins, and the Suns with 44 wins.

The Lakers failed to win 50 games this season. Many sports commentators did not expect that the losing streak at the beginning of the season would have a great impact, and O'Neal was destined to take the blame.

To the disappointment of Chinese fans, the Rockets ended up with a record of 43 wins and missed the playoffs.

In mid-March, Tomjanovich's physical condition deteriorated, which also affected the team's record.

However, for some "winners", everyone can continue to pay attention to the Knicks' games. After winning 73 games, "ten-year-old fans" will show up uninvited.

The Knicks got four days of rest, and on the night of the 20th, they will face the Magic at home.

The NBA league has also implemented a reform of the competition system this season. The first round of games is no longer a best-of-five game, but a best-of-seven game like the subsequent games.

Such changes undoubtedly increase the possibility of a counterattack!

On the morning of the 17th, the Knicks resumed normal training after a day off.

Although 73 wins is good, it also brings pressure to everyone. If we lose the championship, the consequences will be unimaginable.

D'Antoni didn't want to become a joke, so he and the coaching staff prepared a video of the Magic team's game early.

After watching it for a few days, I found that the opponent’s tactics had not changed much throughout the season:

"Give the ball to McGrady, give the ball to Houston!"

After trading Gooden, the Magic did make up for some disadvantages inside, but Houston's knee injury made the former champion guard's status unpredictable.

In the afternoon tactical training class, everyone clearly felt that Li You's tendency to dunk had increased sharply, but no one paid attention to it. They all thought it was because the boss was in a good mood and wanted to have fun.

By the end of the afternoon training session, Li You, who was wearing a long-sleeved training jersey, shook his head secretly, and his "flying dream" was temporarily shattered.

At the end of the regular season, the Knicks once again won the Atlantic Division championship. The team won the championship banner, and Li You also received new talents:

[Vince Carter’s extraordinary jumping ability]

After digesting Grant Hill's excellent jumping talent, Li You's jumping ability value reached 92.

The newly obtained talent is purple. If it is completely digested, the value should exceed 95.

However, what makes Li You feel helpless is that all talents have physical adaptability. Coupled with his height and wingspan, he is destined to be unable to dunk as easily as Carter. Fortunately, the Knicks are in the Eastern Conference and have a long bonus period. As long as they can win the division championship every season and accumulate talent, the "Flyers Dream" can still be saved.

The Best Defensive Player Award is usually announced on the first day of the playoffs. Artest still has no intention of giving up on this award. He still yelled after the training session:

"Seventy-three wins should bring me some bonuses. I have a hunch that I will be the winner in the end."

"It would be great to be in the best defensive team. As for awards, don't put too much hope in it!"

Li You's words broke Artest's fantasy. The latter seemed not to believe it and was still moved by himself:

"Maybe voters won't look at the data. I still have a chance, and everyone can see my defensive impact!"

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Soon everyone was shouting loudly. It was impossible to win the award. Ben Wallace's defensive efficiency value was 90.0, which was far ahead of all players this season.

NBA head coaches will vote through impressions, and sports reporters and others will naturally not pay attention to every game. Everyone relies heavily on Excel, and Artest is destined to be out of luck this season.

On April 4, the NBA announced this season’s data leaders:

Averaged 15.4 rebounds per game, and Ben Wallace of the Pistons was again elected as the rebounding leader;

Averaged 10.7 assists per game, and Li You of the Knicks successfully won the assists title;

Averaging 3.2 blocks per game, Theo Ratliff of the Hawks was elected as the block leader;

Averaging 2.8 steals per game, Li You of the Knicks was again elected as the steal leader;

Averaging 32.8 points per game, Li You was undoubtedly elected as the scoring champion again!

Li You successfully won three minor awards. Football critics were not surprised, but after ESPN announced the PER value, many people were dumbfounded again.

In the efficiency rankings, Li You is far ahead, with PER reaching an even more outrageous 38.2.

Ranked second on the efficiency value list is Tracy McGrady, with a PER of 2;

Ranked third is Shaquille O'Neal, with a PER of 3.

Li You broke his own efficiency record, and ESPN's data expert Hollinger praised Li You wildly in a column:

"The data cannot fully reflect Li's performance! Li is the real GOAT!"

"No player in history can compare to Lee!"

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In the 02-03 season, Li You once again entered the 180 Club and started all 82 games, averaging 35.9 minutes per game;

场均拿到32.8分4.5篮板10.7助攻2.8抢断0.6盖帽2.8失误；

Averaged 20.3 shots per game, shooting 52.6% from the field, 8.9 shots from beyond the three-point line, and 42.8% shooting from the field;

He averaged 8.3 free throws per game and made 92.8% of his free throws.

315 three-pointers in a single season almost broke last season's record. He made 730 three-pointers in a single season, including some ultra-long three-pointers. The data cannot fully reflect Li You's performance.

Hollinger's views are echoed by many football commentators, who urgently need more detailed high-level data, translated into words that fans can understand:

"We don't know what to do anymore"

These small awards are embellishments for the current Li You. Currently, many NBA scouts are looking for the next "combo guard". Dwyane Wade, who is about to participate in the draft, got Li You's template.

Both TNT and ESPN have recently been warming up for the upcoming playoffs.

Compared to the professional hype from ESPN data experts and former coaches, TNT took a different approach and started comparing historical players.

The trio brought up Larry Bird and Li You, who have won three consecutive MVPs in modern basketball, for comparison.

Charles Barkley is very vocal on this topic and is particularly active in the studio:

"Larry Bird, who won the MVP in the 84-85 season, is very close to Lee!"

"Efficient shooting, excellent passing vision, and unparalleled game impact!"

Kenny Smith interrupted his partner, and the director quickly showed Larry Bird's data:

"It's very close, but Larry Bird's highest efficiency rating in his entire career is 27.8."

"The numbers don't lie. Lee is a better player. He is at another level. There is really no player in history who can play like him."

"I'm sure Michael Jordan won't be able to exert Lee's influence. It's really scary!"

Noticing the admiration on his partner's face, Charles Barkley curled his lips quietly, and then retorted again:

"Times have changed, and we cannot make general comparisons. In the past, no one played like Li, because we did not pay attention to three-pointers. Big men and strikers are the key to dominating the game."

"Lee is great, but I think Larry Bird can perform similarly when he comes into this era."

"Don't forget that he is taller and better at rebounding!"

Ernie Johnson no longer gave the two a chance to quarrel and brought the topic back on track:

"Our colleagues believe that Lee is the best player in history. He is only 25 years old and has at least 10 years of career left."

"I agree, when the Knicks put the right roster together for him, Lee was unstoppable."

The exploding Excel made Charles Barkley unable to refute. He has ranked first in efficiency in history for three consecutive years. No one can ask for more.

However, Charles Barkley still did not agree with this view, but continued to stalk:

"I only agree with half of it. The current league is too soft. There is no perimeter player like Michael Jordan to compete with Lee."

"This is why he can put up these outrageous statistics! The three Eastern Conference star backcourts of Iverson, McGrady, and Carter are all overrated."

"They can't compare to Lee at all. As for Kobe Bryant in the Western Conference, he's just a Michael Jordan imitator."

"This era has created Li. You must admit that compared to the early 90s, the strength of the alliance has dropped a lot."

This view will definitely offend people. Compared to Li You, the Excel files of the four star backcourt players look like data brushes.

McGrady is indeed efficient this year, but he can't compare with Li You. Kenny Smith didn't want to be complained again, so he started talking about the scene again:

"Currently, the league pays more attention to defense. You must know that zone defense can now be used, which will limit the performance of scorers."

As soon as he finished speaking, the director showed the Knicks' statistics this season:

He averaged 87.9 shots per game, scored 110.0 points per game, shot 47.8% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range.

排在第2名的小牛队场均拿到103.0分，第3名的勇士队场均达到102.4分，第4名的国王队场均拿到101.7分，第5名的湖人队场均拿到100.4分。

Five teams scored more than 100 points. It is difficult to explain how high the defensive intensity is. Charles Barkley completely let himself go. After seeing these data, he said with certainty:

"It's not that teams attach importance to defense, but that the quality of the stars has declined. Yes, the players are not strong enough!"

"A real scorer will never be limited by rules. Many people have proved this. Stop making excuses. Apart from Li, there are no superstars at the moment!"

When a player is ridiculously strong, football critics will naturally question this era. Fortunately, Li You entered the league in 96 and competed with the Bulls at the end of his career. not much.

TNT's program has great influence. Charles Barkley's views are agreed with by many fans. For New York fans, other stars are just chickens and dogs.

Before the start of the playoffs, Li You won three small trophies, and the Knicks also missed the opportunity to cut leeks. The team store on the first floor put on sale four playoff cheering T-shirts.

A round-neck T-shirt with "We believe" written in flying colors on the chest, and a shrunken Knicks team logo on the left chest.

Blue, orange, white, and black T-shirts appeared in the team store, and Ewing also began to cooperate with the promotion. If you buy a T-shirt, you can get a chance to take a photo with him.

On April 4, the playoffs officially started that night. In the morning, the NBA also announced this season’s Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY):

Ben Wallace of the Pistons wins this award again!

With a vote rate of 42.61%, most sports media who voted still like to watch Excel. Artest’s illusions are completely shattered.

In the morning, after receiving three trophies at the Tarrytown Training Center, the Knicks held a press conference for Li You.

In the media room, sports reporters huddled together. NBA Entertainment President Adam Silva placed the three trophies in front of the table with a smile, and hugged Li You cordially.

The cameras all around were buzzing, and Li You, who was wearing a black formal suit, quickly posed behind the three trophies and let the photos be taken.

On the other side, James Dolan and D'Antoni also followed suit. General Manager Glenfield was so fat that he lost his neck. At this time, he began to greet the staff and distribute some small gifts to the reporters present.

The Knicks are making a lot of money this season. In April, due to the record, even the ticket prices for the back rows also increased a little bit.

The high ticket prices did not affect the enthusiastic New York fans. For many financial practitioners, everyone bought season tickets early.

Visitors to New York want to watch a game and don't mind spending a few extra dollars.

Advertising and ticket revenue have made the Knicks' market value begin to rise again. The team's only worry now is that no one likes to do deals with them.

After finishing taking pictures, Boss Curly and D'Antoni sat next to Li You. Facing the many media in the audience, James Dolan boasted very naturally:

"I have fulfilled my promise, and the Show time for the Knicks has arrived!"

“You can come to New York and enjoy the best basketball in the world.”

"Here is the best basketball atmosphere in the world, the best basketball team in the world, and the best players in basketball history!"

"Lee will lead the Knicks to keep winning, and I promise again that I will keep our championship lineup!"

Before the playoffs even started, James Dolan was awarded the championship as a matter of course. However, most sports media were powerless to object. 73 wins was incredible!

The Knicks own most of the bird rights for this group of players, and as long as the owner is willing to spend the money, this lineup can last at least another five years.

Five years later, Li You was 5 years old and still at the peak of his career. After realizing this, a reporter from Yahoo Sports took the initiative to ask:

"Will the Knicks continue to pursue All-Star players?"

The curly boss looked at Li You with a smile, and then replied seriously:

"Of course! As long as there are star players suitable for the team, we will definitely not give up recruiting. As long as we can win the championship, the luxury tax will not be an obstacle to the team."

The TNT reporter didn’t want to hear any more bragging, so he quickly asked Li You:

"Li, can you talk about your efficiency value? I wonder if you have watched our program and whether you agree with Charles's point of view."

The team's press officer has already greeted Li You. Barkley, who has been besieged by player agents in the past two days, is also hot news:

"Whether it's 35 or 38, it's just a number."

"73 wins is the most important thing. It is the wins that make the data more meaningful, so you don't need to discuss these things too much. I hope everyone can remember that the Knicks are the best team in history."

"As for Charles's point of view, his requirements are too high. Basketball is improving. In this era, defense is indeed getting stronger."

"In a game, core players may encounter a variety of defensive methods, which is also a greater test for the players!"

"There are superstars in every era. Different players will be produced under different rules. There is no distinction between strong and weak. In other words, MVP is MVP. Charles will agree with this."

ESPN reporters did not forget that D'Antoni made a sensation in his first season coaching the Knicks. This rookie coach seems to be a super coach in the future:

"The Knicks scored 110 points in the regular season. Coach D'Antoni, can you talk about how the team plays such an offense?"

Having been feeling a little arrogant these days, D'Antoni answered without hesitation when he heard this question:

“The coaching staff creates a game plan before the game, and then all we have to do is hand the game over to the players.”

“When a team has a leader like Lee, anything is possible!”

"Giving the ball to Lee's hands is the core secret to our efficient performance!"

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The mustache began to boast continuously, "Li can solve all problems", "Li is a basketball genius", "I only do some small jobs", "Li is the GOAT of this era".

The crazy boast made the sports media in the audience stunned. Even Jeff Van Gundy could boast so well.

Although Li You was very thick-skinned, he turned slightly red after hearing the head coach's unscrupulous boast.

After some bragging, D'Antoni felt comfortable. The New York Times reporter realized that his colleagues were dumbfounded and quickly changed the subject and asked:

"Lee, can you explain the slogan on our cheering T-shirts?"

Li You quickly adjusted his emotions, put on a serious look, and then said:

"We hope that the fans can believe in us, that the Knicks will fulfill their promise last season, and that we will regain the O'Brien Trophy."

"The best record in history is a gift to everyone, and we will continue to win!"

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The press conference was a complete success, and everyone in New York was happy. 73 wins freed everyone from doubts.

The Lakers, who are still preparing for the playoffs, have been particularly miserable these past two days. Phil Jackson only felt that he had lost all face.

Los Angeles fans were particularly disappointed when they failed to win 50 games, and even the sports media began to mock the old KFC man in a weird way.

Everyone believes that the Lakers' poor record is mainly due to the loss of control in the locker room. This blame lies with Phil Jackson.

This season, Kobe averaged 30.0 points per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 38.3% from three-point range.

Averaging 4.0 shots per game from beyond the three-point line, Kobe has made huge progress this season!

It's just that in the Lakers, Kobe took more shots than O'Neal, which intensified the conflict between the two.

In the past few days, the sports media have reported Li You's news every day. Sports commentators have been discussing the outrageous PER over and over again. Everyone seems to have forgotten that the Lakers have 49 wins and their record is really unconvincing.

Tomorrow night the Lakers will challenge the Timberwolves away from home. Before boarding the plane, Kobe also accepted an interview:

"The regular season cannot explain our strength. This year we just started slowly. In fact, I feel that I have reached the peak of my career!"

"I can respond from beyond the arc, and I can even shoot from anywhere on the court."

"The playoffs are my stage. I will prove myself again. I am confident that I will lead the Lakers to defend their title!"

When evaluating himself, Kobe seemed very confident and didn't care at all about taking away O'Neal's shots. As the team boss, he thought this was the right thing to do.

O'Neal boasted a lot, but not much came true. The fat man still didn't give Kobe a good look to the outside world, and even continued to be arrogant:

"If we hadn't lost consecutive games early in the season, maybe we would have entered the top half. At this time, we could have waited for our opponents to arrive at Staples."

"Who is the leader? I think everyone has the answer. I won't emphasize these, because I am still the best big man in the league, and I will continue to dominate the interior in the playoffs!"

O'Neal, who was carrying a satchel and wearing sunglasses, said something sinister in a deep voice and walked towards the bus without looking back.

He hopes to use these words to remind Kobe that he is the boss of the team and it is time to pass the ball to him in the playoffs!

What Phil Jackson was most proud of in the past was leading the Bulls to complete three consecutive championships and achieve the best record in history with 72 wins!

This season, rookie coach D'Antoni led the Knicks to break the record. The old KFC man couldn't stand it anymore. He had been avoiding talking about it before, but this time he was asked urgently and simply expressed his stance:

"Seventy-three wins doesn't mean anything. The reason why the 73-win Bulls became great is because we won the championship that year."

"The playoffs are a new beginning, and it is more appropriate to discuss this topic after the season is over!"

On April 4, everyone from the Magic also flew to Manhattan. In the five playoff games that ended last night, all the teams in the top half won, except for the Spurs, who unexpectedly lost to the Suns.

The 8th place has won the 1st place, which seems to be a good sign. McGrady, who was interviewed in the hotel, expressed his position very confidently:

"73 wins? The Knicks are very strong. They have the best record in history."

"But I consider myself a big-game player and I like opponents like this!"

"I don't think the opponent can limit me. Our goal is to win an away game. For me, this is not a difficult thing!"

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