NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 218 Alliance Signboard
"Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson underestimated the dragon's perimeter defense. You have to know that he locked Pippen last season, and it was because of this that he eliminated Jordan's Bulls." Matt reminded.

"You must pay attention to passing the ball. Flying Dragon has fast speed, long arms, and quick response. Its steal data ranks among the top ten in the league." Bill Wharton said.

5:2, the Pacers attacked.

This time the ball was given to center Rick Schmitz, allowing him to play big and small.

Daben defends against such a big center alone, which has a natural disadvantage, and the defensive effect is not good.

In fact, let alone now, even in his peak period, he was beaten by Dayao in his rookie season.

"Shh!"

After two arches and a sideways hook, Rick Schmitz hits a shot over Ben's head.

The Knicks attacked, but this time Zhao Dong didn't rush down and started a positional battle.

Fast breaks are extremely energy-consuming, and the Knicks are not the Suns of later generations. The Suns have almost no defense. The defensive end does not need to consume a lot of energy, but the Knicks are not, so you can’t blindly play fast breaks, you must control the rhythm .

And this rhythm is in Zhao Dong's hands.

If he plays quickly, it is fast break, if he does not play quickly, it is positional warfare.

Alan Houston catches the ball and advances.

Zhao Dong came outside the three-point line on the left wing of the frontcourt and asked for the ball.

"Listen, Mr. Miller, I'm going to use the dry draw next. It's three points, not two points, and you can prepare now."

Zhao Dong was dribbling the ball while spouting trash talk.

"squeak!"

The angry Reggie Miller's first reaction was to rush forward, trying to steal Zhao Dong's ball.

I stole your ball, let's see how you pull it?

Zhao Dong suddenly turned around to protect the ball, blocked Miller behind him, then controlled the ball with his left hand, took advantage of the trend and turned right, stepped over the three-point line with his right foot, and began to break through to the flank.

Miller quickly retreated.

But at this moment, Zhao Dong suddenly stopped, and retracted his right foot.

"not good!"

Miller was startled, and his feet stopped, but his upper body couldn't stop the momentum of retreating. After a sudden stop, he sat down on the floor.

"Sorry, I knocked you down!"

Zhao Dong didn't jump up and shoot immediately, but took the time to spout a trash talk at Reggie Miller with a smile, and then he stood up.

"Shh!"

Splashes appeared and a three-pointer was hit.

"boom!"

Reggie Miller, vomiting blood, slammed his fist on the floor.

"Oh, poor Reggie Miller got knocked down!"

The amazed voice of the on-site commentator sounded from above the arena.

"It's unbelievable that a big guy knocked out a small guy!" Bill Wharton laughed.

"But Feilong often does this. He can be said to be the player with the best ability to get rid of defenders in the league." Matt laughed.

"agree."

Bill Walton nodded: "So his shooting percentage is even higher than Jordan's when he is double-teamed."

Back on the defensive end, Zhao Dong entangled Reggie Miller and did not give him a chance to pick and roll. He followed him so hard that Miller couldn't get rid of him.

"Damn it, this is the regular season, play it as the playoffs, what does this guy want to do?" Miller was very annoyed.

Ma Kejie turned over and missed a jumper, and Big Ben grabbed the rebound.

Rick Schmitz stepped forward to interfere and affected Daben's pass. The Knicks missed the fast break and turned to a positional battle.

It was Zhao Dong who held the ball outside the three-point line on the left wing.

The starting lineup arranged by the old Nelson, except Daben, the other four have shooting ability, Zhao Dong, Alan Houston, and John Starks also have the ability to attack the ball, which is the strongest in the Knicks Offensive lineup.

This is also the old Nelson's habit. He likes to arrange the five strongest players in a lineup, and regardless of the positions of these players, this is also his concept of blurring positions.

Therefore, there is no real point guard in this lineup, which is also the reason, because the offense of Charlie Ward and Chris Childs is not very good, and they are not qualified to enter his strongest lineup.

Just because all four of them have shooting ability, the Knicks, like the Pacers, can open the opponent's defense and prevent the opponent from double-teaming.

Reggie Miller didn't touch the ball very much today, but he was exhausted physically. He stood in front of Zhao Dong in sweat, squatting on his horse, looking like a defensive titan.

"Do you think I can knock you down this time?"

Zhao Dong grabbed the ball with his right hand and carried Reggie Miller with his left hand while spouting trash talk.

"You can't even shake my grandma...not good!"

Reggie Miller sprayed back angrily, but before he could finish his trash talk, Zhao Dong on the opposite side had already pulled up.

"Whoosh!"

Before Reggie Miller took off, Zhao Dong had already shot.

Reggie Miller looked back quickly, and heard a simulated "swish" sound in his ear, but it turned out that Zhao Dong shouted it from beside him, and the next moment, the basketball really passed the basket.

"Two three-pointers, I think I can shoot a lot of three-pointers on your head today, because there is no defender in front of me, and I still can't make the shots. Can I still play?"

Zhao Dong raised two fingers and laughed.

Reggie Miller wanted to jump up and punch Zhao Dong, but he estimated that he couldn't withstand Zhao Dong's punch, so forget it, endure it and pass.

"I think Reggie Miller is going to suffer today. Feilong seems to be very upset with him. He may have a blast on his head today."

Bill Walton laughed.

Matt nodded and said, "Although he is very strong and has a big heart, he is not as good as a superstar like Feilong and Jordan. He can't guard against Feilong, but Feilong can blow him up.

The Pacers have no one to guard against the dragons. If they meet the Knicks in the playoffs, the result may be completely different from the regular season.

When the Pacers' defense line is completely opened, the Dragon can easily penetrate the Pacers' defense line and kill to the basket without being unstoppable. "

In the following time, the Pacers intentionally avoided the ball from Zhao Dong, that is, let Reggie Miller not participate in the offense, and used him to contain Zhao Dong.

This tactic works well, and this is also the advantage of the Pacers. There are no superstars, but everyone can score, and one less Reggie Miller's offense is not a problem at all.

However, although the problem of Zhao Dong on the defensive end was solved, the Pacers were unable to solve Zhao Dong on the offensive end on their own defensive end.

Whether it's a small ball fast break or a positional battle, the Pacers' defensive formation can't stop his breakthrough at all.

It was the Knicks attack again, positional warfare.

Zhao Dong made a false shot on the left wing three-point line, shaking Reggie Miller, and then broke through with the ball.

The Pacers hastily shrunk their defense, but Zhao Dong's breakthrough speed was so fast. When the two insiders had just shrunk to the basket and their foothold was not stable, Zhao Dong had already flew up to meet them.

"boom!"

At the same time as the rim was blown, center Rick Schmitz fell.

"Di!"

The referee pointed at Schmitz and made a thug foul.

Another Knicks offense.

When Zhao Dong broke through, he brushed Reggie Miller a little. He could guarantee that the fly would not be able to touch him, but the latter fell down with an ouch, and the referee blew his whistle.

"Ha, is this going to be a flop?"

Zhao Dong thought he was going to get an offensive foul, but when he saw the referee hooking his finger at Reggie Miller on the floor, he felt relieved.

"Why? This is our home stadium."

The referee decided it was a flop, and Reggie Miller ate a T. He couldn't believe it and yelled at the referee.

"Because you are flopping." Zhao Dong laughed beside him.

"I didn't." Reggie Miller turned around and said angrily.

"You have." Zhao Dong said.

"No."

"Swear to your faith you didn't."

"you?"

……

After the first quarter, 31:20, the Knicks led by 11 points.

"The fast break can't defend against the flying dragon, and the rebounds can't beat Oakley and Ben Wallace. Although the Pacers made a lot of shots, they took too few shots. If they continue to play like this, they will lose the game." Bill Walton analyzed.

"Flying Dragon made 7 of 7 shots in a single quarter, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 20 points. Except for two three-pointers, the others were all dunks or fast-break dunks after breakthroughs. Reggie Miller was almost unable to defend him. said Matt.

"The difference in tonnage and strength is too great, and they will fall over when touched."

When Bill Walton said this, he suddenly smiled strangely: "What surprised me was that at the Pacers' home court, the whistle didn't seem to be aimed at the Dragons, but Reggie Miller took a T, which really surprised me. "

"You know, the league's publicity for Feilong has suddenly increased these days, and various game highlights are often broadcast on major TV stations. For example, the shot of flying over Stockton in the finals, and the shot of smashing a rebound this time." Ma Te laughed.

"What do you mean?" Bill Wharton asked suspiciously.

"You should understand that the alliance needs new strength, and the alliance has made a choice." Matt laughed.

Bill Wharton nodded thoughtfully, and did not continue this sensitive topic.

In the previous game with the Pacers, the main loss was the Pacers' touch. In that game, the Pacers rained three-pointers and made 12 three-pointers, blowing up the Knicks.

In this game, the Pacers still made 7 three-pointers, but the shooting percentage was not high. They made 26 of 7 shots and the shooting percentage was less than [-]%.

At the end, 112:89, the Knicks won by 23 points.

Zhao Dong scored a triple-double with 42 points and defended Reggie Miller at the same time, successfully completing the task.

"Flying Dragon, the Pacers have a very good record this season, second in the Eastern Conference. What is your evaluation of this team?"

During the on-site interview, a local reporter asked.

"It's really rare for a civilian team without superstars to be ranked second in the Eastern Conference. I admire it very much." Zhao Dong smiled.

"You said we don't have superstars?" The reporter was stunned.

"Have it?"

Zhao Dong said in surprise: "I have seen the statistics of your players. There is no player with an average of 20+10 per game. Reggie Miller only has a data of 19.5+2.9+2.1, and he has never played a season with a data of 20+10. Is the superstar standard far off?"

"..."

The two local reporters were sluggish, and it seemed that they were much worse.

"Feilong, it's not fair for you to say that. Reggie Miller and Chris Mullin are both All-Star superstars." A reporter yelled angrily after reacting.

“全明星说明不了什么，如果不要求20+10，你至少得打出20+5+5的数据吧？”

Zhao Dong said seriously.

He is serious, because when he first entered the league last season, the system issued tasks, either 20+10, or 20+5+5, isn't this the superstar standard?
"So Chris Mullin has played 20+5+5 seasons many times, should he meet the standard of a superstar?" Another reporter shouted.

"Sorry, Mr. Mullin was of course the strength of a superstar before, but I am referring to his current strength. Besides, he was not in the Pacers before." Zhao Dong said.

"Feilong, you are really arrogant." Two local reporters said angrily.

Zhao Dong laughed and said: "Well, I admit it, I was just joking, Reggie Miller and Chris Mullin are both very good players, and they are both eligible to enter the Hall of Fame."

"Feilong, in this game, Reggie Miller took three defensive fouls, one technical foul, and one offensive foul on you. In the end, he didn't dare to defend you anymore. Do you think it's normal?" a reporter asked.

"I just know he kicked me at least four times while shooting the ball, but there was only one offensive foul, and I think he could get four offensive fouls."

Zhao Dong smiled disdainfully, and said: "During the defense, he kept making small moves. In the end, he didn't dare to defend me anymore. That means he didn't need to defend at all, because he couldn't defend me. Moreover, the fifth criminal How dare he defend me while he is alive?"

Back in the locker room, he took a shower and went to the postgame press conference before flying to Cleveland overnight with the team.

Sitting on the plane, he turned on the system, ready to add points.

The two skill points, compared to last season's rewards, are pitifully small, but no matter how small a mosquito is, it's meat. With these two points, he continued to improve his low-post singles, from 93 to 94.

"Boss?"

At this time, Alan Houston walked to Zhao Dong from the back, followed by Larry Johnson.

Zhao Dong quickly turned off the system and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

The two looked at each other and nodded.

"I'll go to the back."

Next to Oakley, said at this time.

"No, Charles, we also want to discuss it with you." Larry Johnson said quickly.

Oakley was startled, and looked at Zhao Dong, what the hell are these two guys doing?

"Let's talk." Zhao Dong nodded.

After 1 minute, he was surprised and said: "Did Nike and Adidas clearly ask you to apply for a deal?"

"Yes, through our agent." Alan Houston said.

"What the hell, these damn companies want to mess with us." Oakley said unhappily.

"Let's inform Mr. Grant after returning to New York. Our management needs to respond, and even the league needs to be notified. This is not a small matter, but a big one. Those sponsoring companies are trying to control the league." Zhao Dong said.

He knew that it was for him to let competitors Nike and Adidas join forces, because he wanted to replace Jordan, and because of the Silver Devils, this was actually a problem that had been considered long ago.

The Knicks management must support him. As for the alliance, he doesn't know the attitude, but he can be sure that the alliance absolutely does not want the hands of these sponsoring companies to come in.

Therefore, as long as this matter is exposed, the alliance will definitely take action.

So, in fact, he and the Knicks, and the league, have a large part of the same interests.

He then told the head coach Nelson about it, and Nelson was very surprised.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, back in New York, Zhao Dong and his team went to the Knicks headquarters.

I have already talked with Grant on the phone. When I arrived at the headquarters, the management was there, and the boss James Dowland also arrived, which shows that this matter is very serious.

"I suggest trading Camby immediately, we can't keep him." Grant, the general manager in charge of the team's transactions, said.

"Yes." Mr. Dowland nodded.

"I suggest talking to the league about this right away. Our league can't be controlled by a few sponsors."

Team president Maywell John said.

Grant continued: "This matter is for sure. It is aimed at the Dragons, and of course it is also aimed at our Knicks. We must act immediately. Not only must the league be notified, but the media must also cooperate to fight back against them."

"In recent days, the league has suddenly increased its publicity for Feilong. This is something that has never happened since winning the championship last season. Is there any meaning in this?"

Knicks president of operations Lewis suddenly mentioned a digression.

Everyone was stunned. James Dowland came from a media family, and the family controlled a TV network. He immediately caught something from this sentence, and said thoughtfully: "This means that the alliance has changed its mind."

Zhao Dong was also startled, he didn't notice this matter.

"The league wants to push you." Oakley whispered beside him.

"Congratulations, boss." Alan Houston and Larry Johnson laughed.

"If yes, then this is a wise decision." Zhao Dong laughed.

At this time, Grant said again: "Jordan is getting old, he has not won the bet of the basketball god, once his influence declines, then the league will definitely suffer losses. If the league decides to build another signboard, then there is no doubt that the flying dragon it's the best."

"The league wants to promote Feilong, so it's a good time to take this opportunity to kill the limelight of those sponsors." Lewis, the Knicks president of operations, said.

He is a person who often contacts with sponsors like Nike and Adidas. These sponsors are too powerful and powerful, but they are actually not good for the team. He has a deep understanding of this.

"Feilong, how is your Feilong Sporting Goods Company doing now?" James Dowland suddenly asked with a smile.

All the management looked at Zhao Dong.

At this time, they all remembered Zhao Dong's other identity besides the player, the owner of the New York Jets, the owner of Feilong Sports Goods Company.

Such a person must not be regarded as a player.

Zhao Dong said with a smile: "The company has signed more than 40 second- and third-tier players, and also signed some NCAA players, but there are no big-name players. They are all in the hands of companies such as Adidas, Nike, and Reebok.

But for the Silver Devils generation, I have full confidence in it, as long as it comes out, it can definitely take its due share in the basketball shoe market. "

In fact, he has nothing to worry about about the future.

Because of the memory of rebirth, he has let the company sign many future stars in the NCAA and high school leagues. What does this mean?

Regardless of his own influence, if he is given six to eight years, the company will definitely develop.

James Dowland said with a smile: "This is why Nike and Adidas are going to attack you. Nike should be the main pusher, because of Jordan."

He said this because Zhao Dong was more than just a player, so in his opinion, this matter was already a deal.

Since it was a business, the way of handling it was different. He wanted to show that the subject of this matter was Zhao Dong, not Nix, and when he reaped the benefits, he could redistribute the benefits according to his contribution.

The contribution, of course, was paid by the Knicks. Zhao Dong has no connections at the moment, which is of little help to this matter, so after the event, Zhao Dong needs to pay him benefits.

Zhao Dong is not a fool, he somewhat understands what Dolan said.

Of course he knew that his interests were inconsistent with those of the Knicks, and even the interests of the Knicks were inconsistent with Dowland's interests.

Although Dowland is the owner, the Knicks should be regarded as a separate entity. It has management, players, coaching staff, and countless fans, and there are things that can be used among them.

After thinking it over carefully, he looked at Dolan and said with a smile, "Actually, Mr. Dolan, why don't we make a deal, let me buy the Knicks, it will be easier to settle accounts."

Everyone was taken aback, and so was James Dowland.

"NONONO..." Dolan shook his head again and again.

He understood that what Zhao Dong said was telling him that if Nix negotiated terms with him in this matter, he could choose to leave.

Of course, this result was unacceptable to him. Without Zhao Dong, the Knicks would be just another Knicks team. Not to mention the championship, the fans would scold him to death.

At this time, Zhao Dong said again: "But I hope Feilong Sports Goods Company will become a sponsor of the Knicks in the future."

This is the benefit he gave to Dolan. After all, in a long-term contract, the distribution of benefits and contributions need to be balanced, just like the distribution of ball rights, otherwise there will be problems.

Moreover, the company will definitely find some teams to sponsor, and even some national teams in the future to expand its influence. Being a sponsor of the Knicks is a matter of one and two conveniences.

"OK."

Doran nodded with a smile.

He can accept this. After all, it is in his best interest for Zhao Dong to stay in the Knicks. This is a foundation, and other interests are secondary.

In fact, if Lindsay hadn't wanted to buy a team for him, Zhao Dong would never have bought a team. The NBA and the NFL are the same.

As a reborn person, he still has many ways to make money, which are better than investing in the NBA and NFL.

Joining a team and being the owner and player at the same time is not simple, and you will lose a lot of the fun of competitive sports.

So as long as the cooperation is good, he doesn't mind continuing to play in the Knicks, as long as everyone gets along happily.

(End of this chapter)