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Chapter 985 Retire the jersey and beat Harden to death

As the first focus battle of the NBA New Year, the game between the Knicks and the Rockets can be described as highly anticipated.

Of course, there is another reason why this game is remarkable.

Because as early as last summer, the Rockets had decided to retire Yao Ming's No. 11 jersey when he played for the Rockets.

In Lin Yi's previous life, the Rockets had to wait until 17 to retire Dayao's jersey, but in this life, perhaps because Dayao was about to become a Knicks star, so in order to retain the so-called Chinese complex and a large number of Chinese fans, the Rockets retired Dayao's jersey one year earlier in Lin Yi's life.

Have to say, this is a very wise decision.

Because in Lin Yi's life, Dayao has won a championship, and his future entry into the Hall of Fame is already a certainty. The Rockets retired Dayao's jersey at this time, which can not only gain word of mouth, but also earn a wave of feelings. Why not do it?

And the timing of the Rockets' choice to retire Dayao's jersey was also very ingenious. It just happened to choose the New Year's Knicks away game against the Rockets.

You know, retiring Dayao's jersey in this game will definitely make the Nigerian fire battle more popular in China.

In addition, in addition to retiring Dayao's jersey, the Rockets have officially announced that they will also retire McGrady's jersey in the future.

Obviously, the Rockets are laying the foundation for the future extension of Harden.

ha?You said that retiring a jersey has a hammer relationship with Harden's contract renewal?

Heh, the relationship here is huge.

In this life, before Lin Yi joined the Knicks, why did the Knicks pay the luxury tax every year, but was responsible for making jokes every year?

The reason is very simple, because the New Yorkers did not give Ewing a good death back then, except for players born in New York like Marbury and Anthony, no one wanted to be the second gorilla.

So this is why the Lakers can always be empty-handed.

Because of the team's reputation, market, and fans... when the team renews the superstar, it is quite critical.

Look at Wade, wasn't he kicked out of Miami just because he was blind?
The Rockets' decision to retire Yao Mai's jersey is tantamount to indirectly telling Harden that you can play with confidence, we will give you the money that should be given to you, we will also give you the treatment that should be given to you, and the honor that should be given to you will not be less.

In fact, in the NBA, the gold content of being able to retire a jersey is no worse than winning a championship.

Because in the future, I don’t know how many young juniors come to Toyota Center to play, and the first thing they see when they look up is your name.

Dayao certainly deserves such an honor.

Not only because of his brighter career in this life, but because only the Rockets were making money in the entire NBA during the financial crisis, the Rockets should retire Dayao's jersey.

Without Yao Ming, would the NBA be so popular in China?
Do you really think that the popularity of the NBA is brought about by 81 billion Kemi?
April 1, Toyota Center.

Tonight's Dayao appeared in formal attire.

In a sense, Dayao tonight is the protagonist.

Lin Yi, who is familiar with "Emotional Quotient" and "Face", wisely gave up the part of throwing chalk before the game.

Although Dayao insisted in an interview that Lin Yi is the No. 1 in the history of Chinese basketball, Dayao didn't know it. In Lin Yi's heart, only Dayao himself can afford this number one.

Who is the man who stole Lin Yi's headlines?
Only Yao Ming.

Well, now Dayao has become a fat man.

In the on-site commentary booth of TNT TV station, when Yao's jersey was hoisted up in the Toyota Center, O'Neal, Yao's old opponent, also took the lead in standing up and applauding Yao Ming.

Although Harden is the cornerstone of the current Rockets, if you haven't been to the Toyota Center, don't judge Dayao's position in the hearts of Rockets fans.

When the song of Yao rang out again in the entire stadium, Dayao's eye sockets also began to moisten.

At the end of the jersey retirement ceremony, the Rockets lined up with the Knicks players to applaud the giant to the courtside seats.

"What will it be like when my jersey is retired in the future?" Lin Yi thought with emotion.

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After the Rockets successfully deceived a wave of tears, it is obvious that even many Chinese fans began to support the Rockets tonight.

Of course, only tonight.

However, this wave of marketing by the Rockets is perfect, but no matter what purpose the Rockets have for retiring Dayao's jersey this time, it is a good thing for Dayao himself.

After the jersey retirement ceremony, the big screen at the Toyota Center also showed the starting lineup of the two teams tonight.

The Knicks are still the All-Star starters of Gobert, Jokic, Lin Yi, Clay, and Dynasty Cannon tonight.

On the Rockets side is the mad dog lineup of Dream Chaser, Tucker, Ariza, Harden, and Beverly.

Seriously. As far as the Rockets lineup is concerned, why is it single-core?

Although it seems that the Rockets only have Harden as an All-Star, in fact, the defense line composed of Dream Chaser, Tucker, Ariza, and Beverly can already be rated as the best defensive team, right?

To put it bluntly, the NBA is always a data league. For fans and judges, scorers are easier to be seen by everyone.

So don't worry about whether you were iron or not, but people have high scores and high popularity, what's wrong?If you have the ability, you can bite the basket.

Lin Yi will not underestimate this rocket, because in Lin Yi's view, this rocket has the strength to compete for the western championship in the current cruel west.

In this life, Harden, who has become good friends with Chaimeng, likes Chaimeng very much, because a player like Harden who likes to play Pingci will inevitably anger his opponents in the game, but every time he encounters trouble, Chaimeng will always use his Fengshen legs to help Harden solve such troubles.

In addition, after getting Tucker from the Suns, this rocket has officially taken off.

Because of the defensive line consisting of Dream Chaser, Tucker, Tiezha, and Mad Dog Bei, even if Harden turns on Sharingan all the time, it will be fine.

And this is why Harden was able to perform superbly in December, because Harden can fully devote his energy to the offensive end.

Both the Rockets and the Knicks are played by Xia Ji. It seems that their offensive firepower is very fierce, but in fact, both teams can use their defense to earn a middle price when they are facing each other.

To put it bluntly, data can be deceiving.

If you only look at the points allowed per game, the defense of these two teams is terrible.

But if you look at defensive efficiency, the Knicks currently rank second and the Rockets rank third.

And this is the essence of Xia Jiba's fighting. I can beat you to death with random punches, not because of how good my military boxing is, but because you can't break my iron barrel formation.

In Lin Yi's small book, the Rockets this season have been highlighted by him.

Although the Warriors are strong, the Knicks must also guard against the Rockets.

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Before the game started, Lin Yi joked with Dayao, "Brother, do you mind if I blow up the Rockets?"

At that time, Dayao's round face full of stubble immediately became embarrassing, "Don't worry, I was also a member of the Knicks back then."

The implication of Dayao is that it doesn’t matter who wins or loses between the two teams. Anyway, if the Rockets win, he congratulates the Rockets as a Rockets star. As for the Knicks winning, it’s even easier, because Yao is also a Knicks star, right?
I have to say that emotional intelligence is something that not everyone has in the NBA.

Take Kobe, Lin Yi's teammate in the simulated space, for example. During the two games played in the simulated space recently, Kobe became a little emotional again, because after being provoked by his opponent, he refused to play pick-and-roll with Lin Yi more than life or death.

Even in the game, Lin Yi suffered the treatment that Malone suffered back then.

"Put away your damn pick-and-roll!" Kobe, who was fighting Drexler one-on-one, said to Lin Yi.

Well, why didn't Ao Pang kill this competition back then?
Lin Yi was very angry, but there was nothing he could do.

But having said that, Lin Yi was not without gains from being abused in the simulation space recently.

For example, his mentality is already more peaceful than before.

Heartbroken?

Heh, I'm not even afraid of Kobe hitting the iron, but I'm afraid of getting my heart pierced?
"You're lucky!" Lin Yi smiled as he hit the pick-and-roll finisher before Gobert and Chaser started the match.

I don't know why, but before the game started, Harden felt his ass tighten.

Because Lin Yi's eyes were always on him.

Obviously, no matter how low-key Ha Xiaopang is, his ambition has long been exposed.

"Strange, after winning the Knicks last time, I only shared my joy with Stephen." Harden stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.

Therefore, even if the IQ is good, Harden will sometimes be stupid.

Because he shared his joy after defeating Lin Yi to Curry, isn't it equivalent to piercing Lin Yi's heart face to face?
How could Curry not tell Lin Yi about the relationship between the Botao brothers sleeping on bunk beds?

Therefore, in order to win this new year's first battle, Lin Yi has been preparing for a long time.

Tonight, it is bound to be fully fired!

Because Lin Yi really wanted to kill Harden.

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PS: Xiuxian updated it and it was tired again. After two days of not sleeping, the schedule is completely messed up, but let's mess it up first, because Ah Qiao will feel particularly good after the early morning.Or, I will stay up all night to write more and post during the day?The next update will be later, everyone can sleep first!
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