NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 229
At this time, in the TNT live broadcast seat, Bill Walton was analyzing the impact of this series and Zhao Dong's absence on the Knicks. He said: "Without Ewing this season, the Knicks have added two insiders with little offensive ability. The interior defense has not declined, and the rebounding ability has become stronger, but the interior offense has weakened significantly.

Now that the Dragon is absent, it means that the Knicks have completely lost their low-post offense, which will result in no open space on the outside and will reduce efficiency.

We need to know that the efficiency of the Knicks on the perimeter is already enough... Well, when the dragon is there, especially in the second half of the season, Ben Wallace and Danny Fortson start, his scoring task is very heavy, even reaching With 40% of the team's total points, the Knicks are running on the shoulders of the Flying Dragon on the offensive end.So now without his 40% scoring, the Knicks' scoring ability, I think it's really embarrassing. "

"Let me summarize what Bill means. It's very simple. He is not optimistic about the Knicks' advancement. If the Knicks are blacked out, then as the defending championship team, the Knicks will be the third defending team in history to be eliminated in the first round. Team. But, Bill, I still can't agree with you," Matt said.

"You can reserve your opinion. But I insist that the Knicks will be black seven in the first round." Bill Walton laughed, and when he said this, he thought of something again, and added: "Unless the Dragons force an early comeback."

"Iron Man can do anything," Matt laughed.

Bill Wharton was stunned, then quickly shook his head and said, "I don't believe it, it's impossible."

After half an hour, the game started.

Because of Zhao Dong's absence, the old Nelson arranged for Daben and Oakley to partner inside. Oakley can still average seven or eight points per game, and he can also pull out to let the outside break through.

The Rainman jumped the ball to win Big Ben, took the lead, rushed into the paint, and received the ball with a brutal flat-basket dunk, which blew up the Knicks' basket.

Looking back, Alan Houston missed a shot, the Cavaliers attacked, and the Rain Man rushed in again.

But this time Big Ben tried his best to defend and was knocked down by the rain man, causing an offensive foul by the rain man.

Back on the offensive end, Oakley made a shot.

The Cavaliers attacked, and Big Z hit Oakley in a single and easily hit a goal.

Old Nelson immediately arranged for Big Ben to defend Big Z alone, but Big Z's height was too dominant, and Big Ben's defense was not as good as it should be, and Oakley's assisted defense couldn't stop Big Z from breaking out.

At the same time, the impact of the Rain Man also made Oakley and Big Ben start to get fouled.

On the offensive end, the Knicks have no low-post offense and cannot open up space for the outside line. The outside line rarely gets open opportunities, and the offensive efficiency is very low.

However, relying on strong rebounding ability, the Knicks can barely maintain a entangled situation. The score has not been largely thrown away, and the point difference has always been maintained at single digits. The suspense of the game has always been there.

In the 9th minute of the third quarter, Danny Fortson graduated with six fouls, and the Knicks' best rebounder ended in frustration. At the end of the third quarter, the point difference reached double digits.

In the 3rd minute of the last quarter, Big Ben made five fouls and had to weaken the defensive strength, and the situation of the Knicks began to decline in an all-round way.

In the end, 85:71, the Knicks lost the G1 game at home.

The Knicks star Willis Reed, who was watching the game from the sidelines, accepted the media interview during the season and said very frustrated: "We lost the dragon, and we lost a strong offensive firepower, and it was very difficult to score.

Although we grabbed more rebounds, we lacked the means to score inside and failed to make a few second offenses, and the outside line, which was not open, shot only 31%.

In addition, the rookie Billups made 14 of 5 shots and only sent 4 assists, but made 6 turnovers. Therefore, without the organization of the Dragons, we have almost no chance of winning. "

Zhao Dong was also surrounded by the media after the game, and also accepted media interviews.

"Feilong, you lost in G1, do you want to come back early?"

"Don't ask similar questions again."

"So do you think the Knicks are going to get swept?"

"I have already said that the Cavaliers do not have the strength to sweep us, and we refuse to be swept away."

"In this game, Big Z made 18 of 11 shots from the low post, 7 of 5 free throws, and scored 27 points. Rainman made 17 of 11 shots, 9 of 5 free throws, and also scored 27 points. Do you think G2 needs to take action against the Knicks? What defensive tactics can prevent their attack?"

"Our two young insiders are indeed immature. They are tough, but they still need to be tempered. As for your question, do you think I will answer you?"

Back in the locker room, Zhao Dong encouraged his teammates, especially Big Ben and Danny Fortson, who were praised by him.

"Danny, you have a chance to become another big bug next season, work hard, get rid of those inappropriate movement habits, and you will succeed."

"Ben, follow Charles to learn a little bit more, you will become our defensive gate inside."

Encouraged by Zhao Dong, the two rookies lost the frustration of losing the game and devoted themselves to preparing for the G2 match.

On the second day, Zhao Dong also started training with the ball, but he just stood there and shot to recover his sense of the ball.

He resumed training with the ball, which gave the Knicks great encouragement.

On the 25th, the Knicks faced the Cavaliers again at home, and the G2 battle broke out.

In this game, Old Neil changed the lineup.

He considered that the offense is not good anyway, so it is better to play the Knicks' strengths and play defense.

This does not match his tactical style, but now there is no way but to adapt to the situation.

He put Oakley, Big Ben, and Fortson on the field at the same time, and arranged the inside line into a monolithic one.

And the three of Oakley did not let him down. They played iron-blooded defense in this game. They broke out collectively on the defensive end and jointly sent 11 blocks. Attack inside with survival.

At the same time, the three teamed up to grab 44 rebounds, ensuring a large number of shots for the outside line.

Relying on their defense and rebounding, 71:74, the Knicks finally won the G2 game and tied it one to one.

Zhang Lili commented after the game: "It was too difficult to win. With the defense and rebounds exploding, we only won by 3 points. Everyone can know how difficult the Knicks' offense is."

This victory gave the Knicks fans a shot in the arm. After the game, the fans were reluctant to leave for a long time.

"As I said, the Cavaliers don't have the strength to sweep us away. We refuse to be swept by the black seven, and we refuse to be swept away." In the interview after the game, Zhao Dong said so.

"Boss, are you going away?" Back in the locker room, Danny Fortson asked excitedly.

He was not sent off today, played a full 43 minutes, sent two big caps, grabbed 15 rebounds, and made a great contribution to the team's victory.

"Of course I want to go." Zhao Dong smiled.

After encouraging his teammates, Zhao Dong said to Old Nelson, "Coach, I'm ready."

Old Nelson was stunned for a moment, and then he was instantly ecstatic: "Feilong, can you come back?"

"Activate me from the injured list." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Oh hoo!"

All the players in the locker room shouted with excitement.

"Flying Dragon, is it really possible? Why don't we wait for the G4 battle?" Neil Grant said excitedly and worriedly.

"No, I'm completely fine. The gauze on my legs has been removed, and the gauze on my chest can be removed tomorrow. The wound has completely healed." Zhao Dong laughed.

"awesome!"

Grant said excitedly.

"This news will not be announced to the public for the time being. We will catch the Cavaliers by surprise." Old Nelson said after calming down.

The other coaches and players nodded again and again.

But Zhao Dong said: "No, it's just the Cavaliers. We will win them openly and win the first round at their home court."

Everyone was stunned, but quickly nodded again and again.

Indeed, Zhao Dong is back, do you need those means to win the Cavaliers?

"Gentlemen, before you ask any questions, I have something to announce..."

Later, at the post-match press conference, Old Nelson announced to the media that Zhao Dong would be activated before the G3 game, and Zhao Dong returned to the 12-man roster.

This news instantly made the scene chaotic. Many reporters ignored the rules and asked various questions one after another.

It took the host of the public relations department 1 minute to restore order to the scene.

"Don, will Feilong come back in G3?" Thomas, the team reporter, asked excitedly.

"Yes, our Iron Man will surely return in the next battle." Old Nelson smiled.

"Oh!"

This is a definite answer, and all the reporters exclaimed.

In the crowd, Sun Zhenping and Zhang Lili were surprised and delighted, and the latter quickly raised his hand, signaling to ask questions.

The host looked at it and gave Zhang Lili the second opportunity to ask questions.

Zhang Lili and Sun Zhenping obtained the Knicks' interview permits last season. The long-term ones allow them to enter the team and the locker room for interviews, and they are very familiar with the Knicks' management.

"Tang, has the flying dragon recovered?" Zhang Lili asked.

"Yes, he has recovered, he is fine, he is the real Iron Man." Old Nelson laughed.

The news of Zhao Dong's comeback began to spread and spread outward through media reporters.

Before the Cavaliers' post-game press conference was over, the management received the news, and the entire Cavaliers became unhappy.

Without Zhao Dong's Knicks, they can be tied one to one. With Zhao Dong's Knicks, is it difficult to beat them?
The reporters below are all in the same circle, and they also received the news. Immediately, a reporter asked: "Rain Man, do you believe that Feilong is really possible to come back in the G3 game?"

Yuren felt a little uneasy, but he still said firmly on his face: "Do you really think he is Iron Man? I bet this is the Knicks' psychological warfare. So don't treat us Cleveland as rednecks, we won't be fooled Yeah, we're going to go home and win the first-round series."

"What if Iron Man really comes back?" The reporter asked.

"That's nothing special." Yuren said firmly.

The news of Zhao Dong's comeback first spread in China due to the jet lag.

The domestic media are still trying their best to discredit Zhao Dong, and the shooting incident a few days ago failed to stop their actions, but in this era, domestic worship of beauty is serious, and ordinary people are the same, and Zhao Dong has achieved great success in the United States, so His strength and status in the domestic basketball circle and even the sports circle are very prominent, and his influence is huge. Their slander actually did not achieve the effect they wanted.

After the news was reported by CCTV, the fans were immediately excited.

Nike's New York headquarters held an emergency meeting overnight.

After discussing until midnight, two resolutions were made.

First, fully promote the "anti-isolation singles rule", and make the most severe restrictions on Zhao Dong in the revision.

Second, create public opinion that Zhao Dong is taking doping, and continue to discredit him.

The next day, the whole US and the whole world knew the news of Zhao Dong's comeback.

"Too surprising, I doubt he is really Iron Man." Barkley.

"I think this is the psychological warfare of the Knicks. I don't believe that the dragon will come back in the G3 battle. It is absolutely impossible." Mourning.

"This is fake news." O'Neal.

"I hope it's true so I can beat him and his team head-on." Jordan.

Many league stars have expressed their views, each with their own views.

Some media interviewed Jazz star postman Malone, but he refused, so the reporter found his agent Manley, and Manley accepted the interview.

He said: "I think he forced his comeback early, he probably took some illegal drugs to help him come back.

I think the league should check him out, actually, I've always thought he was on some kind of drug, there's no way a yellow guy could have his physicality.Of course, this is my personal opinion, not Carl's. "

This interview was immediately exposed by the media, and then caused an uproar.

"This is blatant racial discrimination. Mr. Manley must apologize to Feilong immediately, otherwise we will sue Mr. Manley."

Knicks officials immediately made a stern statement.

"I think it would be a disgrace to the league if it allowed someone like Manley to live on the league."

Zhao Dong drove to the headquarters with his suitcase and accepted the media interview. He said very sternly:
"When some people can't beat me, they can only use these dirty means to discredit me, or there are some shadows of commercial companies behind it, but none of these can stop me from winning, and they can't stop them. Share prices continued to decline.

When it comes to doping, basketball really needs talent the most, but at the same time basketball is also a technical sport, talent alone is useless, there are too many talented people in the league, has any of them reached the height of Jordan? ?It's no use trying to get yourself excited. If you get too excited, your shooting percentage will drop, almost for sure.

And everyone should know that every season we have to play hundreds of fierce games, and the effect of stimulants is short-lived. If I take that kind of stuff for a long time, I have to eat it every day.

Therefore, people who say that I have been taking medicine for a long time must have ulterior motives and are extremely stupid. "

Similarly, many league stars have come forward to express their attitude.

Barkley said to the media: "Flying Dragon's quality is indeed amazing, but his quality is not without it. Chamberlain, O'Neal, these big guys are more amazing than his quality. Without any evidence, I think Manley After the words are over, he must make money."

Pippen, who was traded to the Suns this season, also stood up this time. He chose surgery when he first arrived at the Suns, so he didn't play much this season and just came back.

Facing the media, he said: "Such words are indeed a bit excessive, but the performance of Fei Long is indeed a bit abnormal. I think Manley is right in some words, and the league has urine test rules."

Rainman Sean Kemp also stood up and said to the media: "I think Manley is right. Some people must accept stricter inspections. What we need is a clean league."

Most of the stars, driven by companies such as Nike and Adidas, made comments unfavorable to Zhao Dong. Public opinion soon became unfavorable to Zhao Dong, and there were signs of forming a public opinion storm. As long as fans joined in, with time The fermentation of the public opinion will become a storm.

At the same time, the domestic media also began to add fuel to the flames, advocating the theory that Zhao Dong was guilty.

Manley, the postman's agent, stood up again and accepted the interview with a heroic appearance. He said: "We can no longer be deceived, we must expose him, even if I sacrifice everything about me, even if I leave the NBA circle , no longer engaged in the profession of NBA agent, I also want to expose him..."

His second interview further pushed up public opinion.

"Our share price has gone up and it's really worth a drink."

New York, Adidas headquarters, President Herbert Heiner excitedly said to his beautiful female assistant.

"Okay, sir, I'll prepare champagne and wine glasses right away." The female assistant smiled.

In the headquarters of Nike and Reebok, the situation was similar. As the public opinion became more and more unfavorable to Zhao Dong, the declining stock prices of these companies finally stopped falling and rebounded.

At [-]:[-] noon, the Knicks arrived in Cleveland and were surrounded by the media and Cavaliers fans at the airport.

"Feilong, have you taken the forbidden medicine? How long have you been taking it?"

"Feilong, are you willing to undergo a urine test?"

"Flying dragon..."

The Knicks were stuck at the airport for two hours before they could leave and arrived at the hotel at five, exhausted.

While they were stranded at the airport, the league was holding an emergency meeting, chaired by Stern himself.

The meeting had only one topic, how to deal with this public opinion storm.

Silver sat next to Stern. He joined the NBA management in 92. He had just been promoted to the special assistant to the president and won the trust of Stern.

At the same time, he also serves as the senior administrator of the NBA league, and even Stern intends to promote him to the president of the entertainment league under the league.

"Mr. Stern, I suggest that the flying dragon should be randomly checked immediately. In fact, I have suspected him for a long time."

He has his own views on this public opinion turmoil. He doesn't agree with the Chinese, and he doesn't even like the Chinese.

Stern looked at the special assistant he had just promoted in surprise. He didn't expect Xiao Hua to express his opinion so quickly, and his attitude was the opposite of him.

He knew some of the inside stories, and he knew that what Zhao Dong said to the media was correct, and companies like Nike and Adi must be behind it.

"Could it be that this young man has a connection with Adinike?" He became vigilant in his heart.

(End of this chapter)