NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 293 The brain-filling monster is so scary! (daily chapter)

On May 2003, 5, New York fans had a happy weekend.

During the playoffs, the Knicks' peripherals sold well. Although there were too few home games, which made some fans feel unsatisfied, as long as they won, this was not a problem.

The benefit of consecutive sweeps of opponents is that the Knicks can get more rest time, which also greatly eases the consumption caused by the regular season.

Since the game against the Pacers ended, everyone has been able to hang out in Manhattan and enjoy the joy of playing ball at home.

After winning the Eastern Conference championship, James Dolan started bragging again in the past two days:

"Starting next season, there will be no division championship flag hanging over Madison Square Garden. We won too much!"

"The goal of hanging all the championship flags should not be difficult to achieve. Li is only 25 years old. In the next ten years, we will have more and more flags."

When being interviewed by ABC, what Curly Boss said is actually the truth.

Every season, the Atlantic Division Championship and Eastern Conference Championship will be won by the Knicks.

In the past, there were not many championship and division championship banners, and the team would hang one to act as a facade.

But in recent years, division championship flags have been like cabbage, with two being harvested every year, which has led to more and more flags flying over the arena.

After thinking about it, after winning the championship this year, seven championship flags hanging over the arena are enough to show off!

James Dolan showed off too many championship flags to hang in the arena. New York fans felt justified, but Mavericks team owner Cuban was irritated.

Tonight, G4 of the Western Conference Finals begins again. Before the game, a reporter from the Mavericks broke the news that Nowitzki had already injured his knee in G2 and would not be able to play in the rest of the series.

Cuban seemed to be carried away by the temptation of the finals and actively expressed his support for Nowitzki to play through injury, while Nelson expressed angrily:

"We all know that Dirk has played one game with an injury and he has tried his best for the team."

"Victory is not important at this time, and I will not allow the health of the players to be sacrificed for a chance in the finals!"

"I promised Dirk's family that I would return Dirk to them in good health."

"Even if the Mavericks can really reach the Finals, with our current physical condition, there is only one ending waiting for us against the 73-win Knicks."

"As long as I am still the head coach, Dirk will not play in the next games."

The stubborn old Nelson did not give his boss a good look and told the truth in front of the media.

The sports media in Dallas think this statement makes sense. Without Nowitzki, entering the finals, there is a high probability that he will be in the atmosphere team.

Mavericks fans are a little disappointed. No matter if they touch the floor of the finals, everyone hopes that the team can enter a higher stage.

Unfortunately, injuries are also part of the game, and the Mavericks have been really unlucky this year.

In contrast, Spurs fans were ecstatic that Nowitzki was unable to play and they were going straight to the Finals!

There are more and more calls to "fight for David". After it was determined that Nowitzki would be out due to injury, Popovich quickly expressed his position in an interview before the game:

"I'm sorry for what happened to Dirk, but we still have to give our best tonight!"

"We want to win a championship for David this season!"

David Robinson is very popular in San Antonio. Although he has the experience of being "beaten" by Olajuwon, Spurs fans still like the "general".

His entire career has been dedicated to San Antonio. Spurs fans naturally hope that David Robinson can win a championship like Ewing at the end of his career!

In Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals that night, the Mavericks fans at home once saw the hope of winning, but when the second half of the game started, the hope eventually turned into disappointment.

With a 5-point lead in the first half, everyone in the Mavericks team made a collective effort in the third quarter.

At 30:18 of the single quarter, the Spurs completed the reversal thanks to the more stable performance of Duncan and Parker.

The outcome of the game is often determined by a few rounds. Although the Mavericks launched a counterattack, the Spurs always maintained the lead.

In the end, at 102:95, the Spurs won another victory in the away game and successfully obtained the match point. The series score also reached 3:1.

The Mavericks' Michael Finley, Nash, and Van Exel all had beautiful statistics. The three of them scored 72 points together!

However, the ball was broken in response in the third quarter, and the success fell short.

蒂姆-邓肯出场44分钟，14中8，拿到21分20篮板7助攻1抢断4盖帽3失误的大号两双！

帕克22中9贡献了25分，吉诺比利12中8，替补登场贡献了21分。

Win this game and the Spurs will have a high probability of reaching this year's finals!

David Robinson only played 19 minutes tonight and scored 2 points and 4 rebounds.

When being interviewed after the game, David Robinson seemed particularly excited. Everyone in the Spurs team stepped forward to hug the veteran:

"This has been the best season I've ever had. I've seen the growth of young players and witnessed Tim's dominance."

"Although I am retiring, I am very happy to see the talent the Spurs have and this special team will definitely win a championship."

The Spurs got the match point, the Knicks advanced to the finals, and the sports media began to warm up for the second meeting between the two sides.

On Monday the 26th, there was no game that day, and ABC continued to shout for the upcoming finals.

There is still a downward trend in the ratings of this year's playoffs. Although the ratings of the Knicks games are not bad, most fans do not buy it in other series.

Most winning fans dislike the Pacers, Hornets, and Pistons. They have no stars, mediocre records, and no interesting games.

On the contrary, the Magic have attracted a lot of attention from fans, and their first-round game against the Knicks set a new high in ratings for this year's ESPN playoffs.

Even the Eastern Conference finals did not break the ratings of the first round. No matter how good Kidd leads the team, it is not as straightforward as "playing well and looking good".

For a rookie player of the Knicks, winning the division championship is definitely no small achievement!

The team is currently on vacation, and rookie Stoudemire has received attention.

Whether it's a show or a statement, this newbie and the atmosphere team chose to practice more during the holidays and receive further guidance from the coaching staff.

At the Tarrytown Training Center, after the morning extra practice, Stoudemire was interviewed by the New York Times. When asked about the finals, the rookie replied excitedly:

"I just want to thank you for this experience. I am very satisfied to be able to see such a big scene in the first year of my career."

Not only is head coach D'Antoni fond of this newbie, but the New York sports media also have a preference for Stoudemire, who has explosive physical talent:

"Amare, we noticed that in the Eastern Conference Finals, the team's bench didn't seem to get much playing time."

"We have beaten our opponents in several games. What do you think of this rotation?"

D'Antoni is indeed conservative. In the G4 game, Li You played for 38 minutes again. Grant Hill, who played the least time in the main lineup, also played for 33 minutes.

Although Stoudemire was a little unhappy, he just smiled when answering the question and responded seriously:

"We have been rotating normally. It does not depend on the point difference, but whether the opponent withdraws the main lineup."

"I can understand the Nets' choice. No one will admit defeat easily. The Eastern Conference finals is also a huge test for the team."

"Playing time actually doesn't matter. Everyone in the team wants to win. All we have to do is follow the coach's arrangements."

D'Antoni admires this newbie very much, and Stoudemire also feels that he will make his mark sooner or later!

Among the players who also trained together was Prince, but he did not play much time this season, had very few statistics, and was not ranked high in the draft, so many sports media ignored him.

However, the coaching staff has not forgotten this rookie with excellent tactical awareness. Assistant coach Crawford gave Prince reassurance:

"That's what rookie players are like. Believe me, as long as you can maintain your current game status, you will play more and more minutes next season."

"It's not difficult to get into the core 7 people!"

Jerseys and championship flags were hung around the training hall. Prince, holding the ball, just nodded when he heard the assistant coach's comfort.

The new player is a "child laborer" who is being exploited. If the team does not release him, he will spend the next four years with the Knicks.

Even after finishing this contract, as long as the Knicks exercise the team option, Prince will have to continue to serve the Knicks for at least three years!

Even if he doesn't have much playing time, even if he doesn't get much data, Prince will not complain to the coaching staff, let alone speak loudly in front of the media:

"Being able to appear on the stage in the finals, I have already surpassed a large number of players. This is my first season, and I know how to do it!"

Hearing Prince's response, the coaching staff nodded. Everyone likes obedient players.

The team was on holiday, and it happened to be Monday again. Li You went to Ivana's house for dinner in the evening.

The father-in-law, who had completely escaped from the bankruptcy crisis, had been very high-profile in the past few years. After the divorce, he became the man who likes young girls to enjoy the spotlight.

Ever since my wife moved to the home in the penthouse, the family atmosphere has been somewhat disharmonious. The reason is simple: the "stepmother" plans to have a baby.

The family had a dinner together, and the dining table was still the same. The father-in-law, who was sitting at the head table, would hit his children from time to time, while the people on both sides remained silent and just ate in silence.

The eldest son brought his girlfriend tonight, and the two communicated in low voices.

Eric is still studying in Georgetown. He occasionally looks at his brothers and sisters, and he seems very well-behaved.

Ivana looked at the young woman opposite her from time to time, and seemed not to care about what her father was saying. She occasionally shared some of her favorite dishes with Li You.

"I plan to create a reality show, a business reality show. I have already discussed this idea with NBC. The show will be very popular."

"We need to promote our brand, and if Season 1 is successful, I will need you to appear on the show later on."

"Not as a socialite, not as the son of a billionaire, but as a company executive."

"You guys need to return to the company and accept my arrangement. If the plan goes smoothly, our names will appear frequently in people's discussions."

My father-in-law likes his idea very much. Compared with survival-type reality shows, this kind of straightforward throwing of beauty is more eye-catching.

Ivana, who has hosted Miss Universe, glanced at her gushing father and said nothing, or she did not have the right to say "no". This was just a notification, not a discussion.

"Lee, if the ratings of the show are good, you can also let Bobby and those Wall Street vampires participate in the show."

"You are welcome to be my sponsor. If you are interested, you can also become a judge. The United States now hates the rich. In the past, people only had respect for billionaires!"

As if thinking of the ridicule made by the New York media in the past few years, my father-in-law went off topic while talking.

Li You also accepted casually, as long as it was not a trivial reality show like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in the future, he would accept it.

Tonight's steaks were all cooked well and tasted pretty good. After having a few drinks, my father-in-law obviously felt a little more relaxed.

After dinner, he hugged his little wife and was about to leave. He seemed to have thought of something again. He put his arm around Li You's shoulders and reminded him in a low voice:

"Don't get too close to the Elephants, and don't get involved with Ken Griffin. He is a staunch conservative. If you want to make money, don't take sides easily."

Citadel Hedge Fund has developed very well in the past two years. Ken Griffin, a Harvard graduate, is considered a member of the "Prestigious School Party". He has not concealed his political leanings and has been moving closer to the Elephant Party.

As Li Youhe's partner, Ken Griffin is always entertained every time he comes to New York.

In July this year, the young billionaire planned to marry his current girlfriend and had already sent an invitation to Li You. Vanity Fair and the Wall Street Journal both reported on their friendship.

"I'm certainly not political, it's just a personal friendship."

Li You responded briefly, and his father-in-law smiled and said nothing more. Then he turned his head and said to Ivana and the others:

"Enjoy this wonderful night, Eric, and next time you can take your girlfriend home. I hope she is a good girl!"

Seeing her father hugging his little wife and leaving gracefully, Ivana held Li You’s arm and complained in a low voice:

"He always likes to help us plan our lives. Everyone must listen to him. That woman obviously approached him with a purpose!"

The eldest son has become much more honest recently after being severely beaten by his father:

"Li, come to the company for a few drinks when you have time. Many people are your fans."

The cheap brother still looked like he had a weak kidney. After saying this, the blonde girlfriend beside him also blinked and showed his goodwill.

Ivana doesn't like "working for her father" at the moment, and she gets a little angry when she sees her brother's obedience:

"We are going to Florida for vacation in June. Vanessa, are you coming together?"

The cheap brother shook his head. He had obviously accepted the arrangement and planned to work hard. Vanessa was a little disappointed. She liked to enjoy life.

The little transparent Eric said hello and left quietly. Ivana frowned. Li You hugged the blond white rabbit and lowered his head to kiss him.

When walking towards Ivana's room, Li You also comforted him:

"You haven't graduated yet, so you don't need to think so much, just be happy!"

After returning to the room and having a few more drinks, Ivana soon left her worries behind.

Every time they come here, the two of them will play new tricks in the bathtub and have a few drinks. Ivana lies in Li You's arms with a red face.

The water temperature was just right, and the bubbles covered some key parts. Li You played with it at will, and soon the two of them started having fun. Seeing the blond white rabbit's obedient look tonight, Li You chuckled, whispered into the other person's ear, and then rubbed the soft flesh in his hands.

Ivana's face turned even redder, she rolled her eyes at Li You, the two of them adjusted their postures, and then said in a tired voice:

"Just this once! You're such a bastard!"

Unlocking new knowledge again, Li You enjoyed Ivana's jerky service. The smooth touch was fascinating. Looking at the other person's slim face, he suddenly had a bold idea:

"We must have more children!"

On May 5, the Knicks were still on vacation and had not officially resumed training.

That night will usher in G5 of the Western Conference Finals, which is also a life and death battle for the Mavericks!

As Nelson said, Nowitzki is injured and will not return in this game.

Spurs fans are ready and everyone is looking forward to witnessing the team advance to the Finals at home tonight.

As the broadcaster of the Western Conference Finals, TNT naturally enjoys watching the excitement. This year's ratings have declined again, and everyone hopes that the game will be more intense.

Before the game, the strength of both sides was analyzed, and the fans were introduced to the Spurs' state after returning to the home court. After completing the warm-up, the trio began to stir up excitement again.

ESPN, as the broadcaster of the Eastern Conference Finals, boasted about Li You's performance in this year's playoffs after the series ended. He summarized it in a few sentences:

"Excel is invincible! Lee is the GOAT! Lee represents the future! Young people need to play like Lee!"

Li You started all 12 playoff games, averaging 35.8 minutes per game;

场均拿到32.5分4.3篮板10.6助攻2.3抢断1.8失误；

Averaged 19.4 shots per game, shooting 57.0% from the field, 7.9 shots from beyond the three-point line, and 49.3% shooting from the field;

He averaged 6.8 free throws per game and made 94.1% of his free throws.

ESPN announced Li You's data after the series ended, and the commentators were dumbfounded again.

ABC is also warming up for the finals, so naturally it will follow suit and discuss this data. Host Mike Tirico even exaggeratedly said in the show:

"The people on Earth can no longer stop Li!"

The TNT trio did not expect that their colleagues next door could be so capable of boasting, and their boasts were so well-founded that no one could refute them.

Therefore, in the pre-game warm-up program, Charles Barkley sang the opposite tune again to gain attention:

"I admit that Lee's statistics are very good, and his influence on the court is not close to anyone. He completely dominated the game on both offense and defense!"

"Everyone must also realize that the Knicks have not encountered a real challenge in this year's playoffs!"

"Who is their first-round opponent? The Magic? Houston is troubled by a knee injury, McGrady can only play in isolation, and the Knicks' forward group on the wings can solve the opponent!"

"We met the Pacers in the semifinals. I respect Reggie Miller a lot, but I have to say that he is old."

"The offensive core of this team is Jermaine O'Neal, and the Knicks' interior combination also easily solved the opponent."

"Only in the Eastern Conference finals did Lee encounter an All-Star guard, but Kidd's performance was disappointing. His impact on the offensive end was far less than in the regular season."

"I'm not surprised to hand over this data. This era has made Li successful!"

"The presence of players like Lee prevented our ratings from suffering a serious decline. He also gave back to this era."

"We should put aside the data and discuss his performance. Li is very strong, but the data exaggerates his ability!"

Kenny Smith knew that his partner had offended someone again. This view translated into "the current backcourt players are garbage":

"What are we going to talk about outside of the numbers? Discuss the book that Lee and Tim Grover co-published?"

"Chuck, you probably didn't buy it. Not long ago, you swore that those training methods were totally unreliable."

Ernie Johnson interrupted Barkley who wanted to speak, and then gave his own evaluation:

"I understand what Chuck means. Putting aside the statistics, perhaps we should talk about Lee's impact from a sportsmanship perspective."

"I read that book a long time ago. I have to say that Li Neng's achievements today are absolutely inseparable from polishing his body."

“This not only takes a long time, but also requires perseverance!”

"Manhattan at 4 o'clock in the morning is definitely not just talk. Li must have made great efforts to achieve what he has today."

The two partners suddenly became "brain monsters." Charles Barkley was speechless when he thought about playing cards and playing girls with Li You as a rookie and "working hard in Chicago at 4 o'clock in the morning."

After all, if it were revealed that "Li didn't work that hard at all", wouldn't it hurt the self-esteem of other players even more?

Kenny Smith thought that his old partner agreed with this view, and at this time he started to "think" and added:

"It is said that the training plan developed by Tim Grover for Lee has exceeded the training volume of Michael Jordan that year."

"Only through constant training can you polish your body into what it is now!"

"Since entering the league, Li's attendance rate has been very good, playing almost every season. This kind of extreme self-discipline is indeed more worthy of learning for young players!"

The two partners on the side began to blow hard, and Charles Barkley felt uncomfortable, and finally said tactfully:

"Maybe Li's talent is better than we thought!"

"Impossible! Although Li's talent is very good, it is absolutely inseparable from hard training. Look at the muscles on his body, they are all proof of sweat!"

Kenny Smith retorted again, and soon Ernie Johnson also praised Li You's "professional sportsmanship."

The two partners couldn't stop blowing for a while. Charles Barkley couldn't answer the conversation. Thinking of the complaints he had received, he suddenly felt that he should send a message to Li You:

"I'm very strict with my mouth, you owe me a favor!"

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In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals that night, Spurs fans finally left disappointed.

103:91, without Nowitzki, the Mavericks successfully pulled back a victory!

Even though the whole team misfired in the fourth quarter, Tim Duncan is still the team’s real asset:

出场44分钟，15中9，罚球12中5，砍下23分15篮板6助攻1盖帽1失误的两双数据。

Parker and Ginobili, who performed well in the last game, suddenly slumped.

前者11中3，拿到7分，后者9中2，砍下5分.

The Spurs made 22 of 5 shots from beyond the three-point line, a shooting percentage of just over %, and their shooting performance was really impressive.

Michael Finley of the Mavericks broke out, shooting 14 of 9 and scoring a game-high 31 points!

After winning this game, although no one was optimistic that the Mavericks could complete the counterattack, Nash, who was interviewed after the game, took the initiative to express his position:

"We want to give this victory to Dirk. The series is not over yet and we will not give up!"

On May 5, the Knicks resumed normal training, which still consisted of video lessons and tactical training sessions.

The opponent in the finals will most likely be the Spurs. In terms of lineup structure, the Knicks have a great advantage on the outside!

D'Antoni and the coaching staff emphasized the Spurs' defense in the morning. Duncan's defensive ability is very good, coupled with his static talent, this is also the reason why they were able to defeat the Lakers.

When the offense can't keep up with their opponents, the Spurs will resort to their defense.

During the regular season, the Spurs averaged 95.8 points per game and ranked 12th in the league offensively;

On the defensive end, the opponent is limited to 90.4 points per game, ranking third in the league!

The team with the best defensive performance in the regular season is the Pistons, limiting opponents to 87.7 points per game. Such defensive capabilities are terrifying.

Ranked second on the defensive end is the Nets, limiting opponents to 2 points per game.

The reason why football commentators shouted "People on earth cannot stop Li" is because when facing the Nets, Li You broke down the opponent's defense.

Faced with Kidd, several big men were turned into wooden stakes. After watching this famous scene too many times, it is natural to look down on the Spurs, who are also a strong defensive team.

The Knicks also performed very well on the defensive end, limiting opponents to 92.3 points per game, ranking sixth.

In the morning video class, several assistant coaches emphasized the Spurs' defense and took everyone to review the opponent's offensive routines.

Before lunch, a large number of sports reporters interviewed Li You again, but what confused him was that everyone was praising his "professional sportsmanship."

Although Li You and Tim Grover recently advertised for published books, such an effect was beyond his expectation.

"Li, can you talk about your training experience? In the previous documentaries, the efforts you put in training were not shown in too much detail."

"I think the fans will definitely want to know these things. After all, your body was still a little thin when you first entered the league."

After the TNT reporter asked the question, everyone looked at Li You's figure.

The outlines of strong arms can be seen on the exposed arms, and the outline of the chest muscles is also very obvious, making the whole person look particularly strong.

Coupled with the somewhat messy hairstyle and thick stubble, everyone feels like a tough guy!

Last night's match was extremely fierce. Li You didn't have time to shave. He was pestered by Ivana to finish the overtime match early in the morning. He took a hurried shower and came to the training center.

Noticing the strange looks from everyone, Li You blinked and felt that something was wrong with the situation, but he would not waste such an opportunity and boasted very naturally:

"I don't want to flaunt how hard I train. In my opinion, this is what professional players should do."

"The tickets for the Knicks are very expensive. Fans buy tickets to watch the game. It is my responsibility to keep my body in the best condition and show my best in front of the fans!"

Everyone nodded after hearing this, and soon imagined the scene of Li You training hard every day.

Reporters from the Los Angeles Times have always disliked Li You and always exported "data brushes" to the outside world.

Thinking of Li You's achievements so far, and seeing his strong figure, he finally realized that it was his own prejudice in the past.

Suddenly everyone started to cheer, and everyone was inspired. They all felt that they should write a few articles about Li You's "professional sportsmanship" when they went back!

On May 5, the Mavericks, who returned to their home court, ultimately failed to withstand the Spurs' multi-point explosion.

88:78, through excellent defense in the 4th quarter, the Spurs took away the game in one wave!

At 32:9 in a single quarter, the Mavericks were struggling and made frequent mistakes, completely dumbfounding the Dallas fans.

With a big score of 4:2, the Spurs eliminated the Mavericks and reached the finals again!

蒂姆-邓肯表现一般，20中8，拿到18分11篮板4助攻1抢断3盖帽4失误的数据。

After the game, huge boos erupted in the American Airlines Center Arena, and everyone on the Spurs hugged each other and celebrated happily.

Tim Duncan also smiled happily at this time, hugged Popovich tightly, and said loudly:

"Coach, we did it. This year, we must win the championship!"

When faced with the crisis of getting out of class several times, Duncan finally reached out to help. Without the help of his thigh, Popovich would have been dismissed from get out of class long ago.

After hearing Duncan's words, Popovich was also quite excited. He hugged his thighs and responded excitedly:

"Yes, we did it, we eliminated the defending champion, Tim, go and win your O'Brien Cup!"

The two masters and apprentices exchanged business blows, and they immediately felt at ease. David Robinson also smiled happily and hugged everyone after winning.

Nowitzki, who was wearing a black formal suit on the bench, noticed Nash's low mood. Thinking that his friend was facing contract problems, he couldn't help but comfort him:

"Steve, don't worry, you will get a big contract. Next season, we will definitely reach the finals!"

Nash nodded but did not respond. He wanted to stay in Dallas, but he also needed respect. In the NBA, a big contract is the best way to express respect.

At his home on 82nd Street in Manhattan, Li You rarely watched a game and almost fell asleep halfway through the game.

No wonder the ratings cannot rise. The pace of this kind of game with less than 80 rounds is very slow and there are many mistakes. The only thing worthy of praise is the muscle confrontation.

Milinda and Jin had not been on a business trip recently, so the three of them were chatting and having fun on the sofa.

Suddenly she saw the TNT post-game program on TV. Milinda hugged Li You and said with a smile and her big eyes blinking:

"Have you placed your ads on TNT? I watched the last two episodes of the show, and these guys have been saying that you train hard every day, almost describing you as a training freak!"

"Ha! Let me see your training results tonight. Your book will sell well again during the offseason!"

On the other side, Jin Ye, who had spread his blond hair, hugged his knees and watched Li You and Milinda making a mess, and laughed happily:

"This book may have a chance to be on the bestseller list every year in the future. Clay, you really should thank Charles Barkley."

Li You held Da Bo girl in his arms to prevent her from moving. Hearing Jin's reminder, he remembered the text message on his cell phone he saw yesterday and started laughing:

"The brain monster is so scary!"

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