NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 56 Farewell 1996

Every Christmas, the Knicks hold an event at Madison Square Garden, inviting some children to watch the team's training, and giving toys, clothes, books and other gifts to the children.

Since there is no Christmas game this year, the event will be held earlier. On the morning of the 24th, everyone from the Knicks "sent warmth" to low-income families in the community.

At the end of December, the big apple city is getting colder and colder, which is different from Li You's Martin boots, jeans, and thick black jacket;

Charles Oakley was still wearing a formal suit, plus a black woolen coat and sunglasses, giving people the first impression that "this must not be a good person"!
"A rich man needs to dress like a tycoon, Li, you can't make yourself look like a college student!"

"The annual salary is hundreds of thousands of dollars. You have to act like a rich man. Look at those envious eyes before. Children will work hard for this. This is what a role model should do!"

Charles - Oakley is still promoting his theory, in the Knicks game day, everyone has to wear formal clothes, which is also the requirement of the old guy.

Compared with some black players who hate David Stern's "dress code", Oakley raised his hands in favor of it. The old guy cares more about his status as a "rich man".

Patrick Ewing is in a good mood. After being selected as the NBA's 50 superstars, his status among black fans has risen a lot. He is also dressed in a formal suit, and Ewing looks simple and harmless.
"Charles is right. If you have money, you have to show it. This will win you more respect. Li, you are still young. You are right to listen to us!"

Ewing also began to pass on his own "show" experience. Li You looked helplessly at the two old guys. Although these two didn't have black three-piece suits, their old-fashioned attire didn't suit him at all:
"I'm going on a date in the afternoon. I can't wear a formal suit to meet a pretty girl. Besides, kids like me better. You just scared them!"

Charles Oakley didn't care about Li You's words, and continued to promote his "tycoon" theory.

Everyone in the Knicks returned to the bus one after another. It was not a game day. Except for a few old guys, most of them were dressed in hip-hop black three-piece suits.

Everyone likes to participate in this kind of fan activities. Everyone likes to pretend to be X. Seeing those envious eyes, most players are so comfortable that they die.

Even if the playing time is small, if he can enter the NBA, he has already succeeded!
Larry Johnson is also in a better mood, and his data has shrunk, which does not affect the fans' love for him. He has found the feeling of an All-Star player again
"Our record is good, and Pat will definitely get the All-Star starting position this year!"

Starks took the initiative to bring up the All-Star game, and Ewing showed a complacent expression. Without O'Neal, he would definitely be elected as the starting center for the Eastern All-Stars.

Everyone flattered again, Ewing was suppressed by sharks for several years, and this time he finally felt proud again
Larry Johnson felt aggrieved, he was really out of breath, there is no suspense for the Eastern All-Star starting forward, it must be Grant Hill and Scottie Pippen.

Hearing the topic of the All-Stars, Alan Houston was also a little depressed. Seeing Li You's indifferent appearance, he immediately said:

"Lee, you have a chance to get 50 votes. There is a high probability that you will be ranked in the top four among Eastern guards, and you may be on the bench."

Li You shook his head immediately. The starting guards of the Eastern All-Stars are Michael Jordan and Anfernee Hardaway. There are also a bunch of veterans on the bench, and there is no chance for Meng Xin:

"The coach selects the bench lineup. It's not my turn. I'm satisfied with participating in the rookie game and going to Cleveland to join in the fun."

Being selected as an All-Star is indeed a very face-saving thing. Ewing was photographed in high spirits, and Li You was not interested in flattering, so he left at noon. It was a rare holiday, and he didn't want to hang around the old guy.

On Christmas Eve 1931, a group of construction workers erected a 20-foot Christmas tree on a muddy construction site.

Also from that moment on, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held as scheduled every year, and it can be regarded as a fixed program of Christmas in New York.

At the beginning of December, the hostess of the White House lit up the 12-foot-tall Norway spruce this year, and the live performance that night attracted a large number of spectators.

At that time, Li You didn't go to join in the fun. After he came to Connecticut, he participated in an event, and after experiencing it once, he didn't have much interest.

This year's Christmas Eve, my friend Ai Wen decided to visit the big tree first, and then do other activities, Li You can only wrap himself up tightly, and spend the holiday together with the cold
The energy of the dinner was completely taken away by the cold weather. At the beginning, several beautiful girls cheered excitedly along with the crowd. After half an hour, the thoughts of taking pictures and clocking in were all forgotten:
"It's so cold! Mason's idea is terrible!"

Milinda huddled in Li You's arms. The huge Christmas tree was indeed beautiful, but it felt ordinary after seeing it. Perhaps only children would enjoy such a festival.

Li You looked at the girl in his arms amusedly, and said that Christmas should have a sense of ceremony, but after walking around, he started to retreat.

"Do you want to go home first, I have prepared your favorite hot cocoa!"

Milinda gave Li You a blank look, and shrank back into her arms. Li You didn't care, and said hello to her friend Aiwen, and the two went home early.

After returning to the apartment, Milinda first walked around the room, smelling everywhere, but did not smell the smell of leaves, and then she took off her coat in satisfaction:
"What an obedient boy, don't fly the leaves!"

Hearing the tone of coaxing the child like this, Li You immediately hugged him in his arms again:
"I said long ago that I would never touch those things!"

Milinda is very similar to Emma Stone in Li You's memory, except that she has a turbulent figure and is 3 years older than him. She always poses as a big sister in many cases.

The two laughed and came to the study room. Seeing Li You's notes, Milinda was a little surprised, and turned her head to ask:
"Clay, are you still going to law school?"

Reading and reading newspapers can be regarded as Li You's way of entertainment, and his memory is very good, so further studies are an inevitable choice:

"Of course, I will definitely be able to take enough credits next year. You know, my memory is very good, and the courses for history majors are not difficult."

The two had no official relationship, but Milinda was still a little happy seeing that Li You hadn't changed much, so she took the initiative to whisper in her ear:

"Reward you tonight! I bought a set of sexy underwear!"

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On the morning of the 25th, Li You, who was controlling the big ball with both hands last night, was a little tired. He had just returned to sleep when he heard the knock on the door again.

When I opened the door, I saw my friend Ai Wen with two black eyes and 6 chattering girls appearing outside the door.

"My God, sooner or later you will die on a woman!"

Li You complained in a low voice, and tapped his friend's chest angrily.

"Christmas Party! Mirinda is gone, it's time to enjoy life!"

Aiwen, who also had a good night, didn't care about his waist at all, and began to greet the girls to come in.

"No leaves! There's wine in the refrigerator, everyone can do whatever they want, by the way, don't play rap music!"

Li You told the girls who entered the room that Aiwen usually invites some graphic models who have just entered the industry, and he is used to this kind of silver party.

The girls who took off their coats cheered and stepped forward to kiss Li You enthusiastically.

Noticing a tall black-haired girl nervously holding a bottle of whiskey and planning to take a sip, Li You walked over and handed her a cup of hot milk:

"It is forbidden to drink alcohol under the age of 21, don't tell me you are 21!"

Seemingly taken aback by Li You, the black-haired girl quibbled:
"I'm already 21 years old!"

Seeing that Li You didn't speak, but passed the milk to her again, and rolled her eyes, the black-haired girl said in a weak voice:
"Okay! I admit it, I just had my birthday, but I'm 15!"

Li You looked at the black-haired and big-eyed girl with a washboard figure in front of him, and patted his forehead helplessly:
"Shet! Aiwen! You bring underage girls to my side!"

A few girls on the side laughed together, and began to make fun of the little white rabbit who broke into the adult world. Aiwen didn't care, and continued to fight with the girls
"Happy birthday! Remember not to participate in such activities next time, and remember to go home early for Christmas."

Li You put on a coat for the girl, took another scarf, and signaled that it was a birthday present, and was about to send her away, but she didn't expect her eyes to turn red and she began to cry:

"Sorry, you're such a nice guy! I just came to New York and I have no money"

Li You, who was issued a good person card, reluctantly grabbed a roll of beautiful knives and handed it to the other party, but unexpectedly, the black-haired girl cried even harder:

"Sorry, I haven't eaten all day."

The five white girls on the other side were almost crying with laughter when they saw this scene, Li You shrugged helplessly, a good man did his best, and brought this black-haired girl to the restaurant.

He ate the sandwich with big mouthfuls, as if he felt ashamed that he was eating and drinking for nothing. The black-haired girl glanced at Li You quietly, and then said in a low voice:

"My name is Kristen Ritter, and I swear, I will pay you back!"

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In the Christmas game in 96, the Bulls easily defeated the Pistons, and the Lakers defeated the Suns. The two games were mediocre and crushed by strength.

Although Michael Jordan's performance was mediocre, he scored 21 of 9 and only scored 23 points, but after the Christmas game, no one cared about it.

The Bulls have 25 wins and 3 losses. According to this trend, it is very likely to win another 70 games!
Two consecutive championships?All the sports media began to discuss this matter, and the Bulls exploded.
Li You's Christmas silver party did not start. After the Christmas break, the Knicks have the last three games left in December.

On December 12, in the Madison Square Garden arena, New York fans cheered loudly for the home team.

86:100, the Knicks easily defeated the Nets, and the 96 season ended perfectly.

Li You and his teammates waved to the fans at home together:

"Goodbye, 1996!"

　Thank you book friends for your collection (￣￢￣*）

　　
　
(End of this chapter)