NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 306 It’s okay to make too little money (daily chapter)

On August 2003, 8, the Knicks quietly gave up on Randy Holcomb, a member of the atmosphere team.

The power forward rarely gets playing time. Although he is trying hard to find a next contract, there is a high probability that he will fade out of the NBA.

Today happened to be Monday, and a reporter from the New York Times interviewed General Manager Glenn Field again.

The Lakers used a two-year exception to sign Karl Malone, and the veteran received a salary of $150 million;

They signed Gary Payton using the mid-level exception. The All-Star guard's salary is $492 million, which is exactly the full mid-level salary.

These two signings can also be completed by the Knicks. The team's current salary situation is frighteningly good.

Thanks to the Knicks' healthy salary for two consecutive seasons, coupled with the fact that most teams in the Eastern Conference are poor, the league's player income does not exceed 61% of the BRI, avoiding the luxury tax.

However, this situation became unbearable in the third season of the implementation of the luxury tax. The salaries of several teams in the Western Conference have inflated, player income has increased, and the Knicks also have to pay the tax.

At the end of the settlement period in July, many NBA team owners said that the salary was unreasonable. In addition, Arenas was poached by the Wizards in early August, and some owners clamored for supplementary terms.

For small ball market owners, if they don’t pay the luxury tax, they won’t receive dividends. They couldn’t win the championship in the first place, but now they don’t even have the money, and they feel uncomfortable because they can’t take advantage.

The clamoring for supplementary clauses is the common wish of all owners. After all, if one Arenas appears, a second Arenas may appear, and core players will be lost in vain. This must be prohibited!

The team will start training in mid-September, and the NBA will provide a response to solve these problems during the media interview day in early October.

The Knicks have updated a number of training facilities, and some New York media were invited to report on it some time ago. The public was enthusiastic about it, but the team's training center has never been open to the public.

After all, there is an NHL ice hockey team here, and both sides have to discuss whether to open it to fans.

The New York Times reporter mainly asked questions about the team’s plan for the new season. Everyone first took photos in the training hall and then asked questions:

"Ernie, we want to understand why the Knicks gave up on Karl Malone and the other team took a huge salary cut."

Grunfield, who was so fat that his neck was almost gone, smiled confidently when he heard this question:

"For the Knicks, salary is not the most important thing. The championship is not about stacking stars. The team needs a good chemical reaction."

"Karl Malone is an All-Star and he's not going to accept being at the bottom of the team."

"Amar'e Stoudemire needs more playing time, and our big men, Wright and Gazulic, also need playing time."

"Don't forget, Gasol is very young. Next season is his contract year and he also needs playing time."

"Our young people are full of competition in the team, and we welcome experienced veterans, but only if the other party can accept the arrangements of the coaching staff."

It seems that they thought of Robert Horry of the Lakers running away. Several people naturally nodded in agreement with this reason, and then asked the questions that the fans are concerned about:

"Will the Knicks continue to strengthen? Our salary is very healthy and we are fully capable of using mid-level contracts to continue to strengthen the lineup."

When it comes to this year's mid-level contract, Grunfield did not say anything, but said calmly:

"The team does have this plan. The ideal reinforcement is to add a point guard. Knight is excellent, but he also suffered injuries last season."

"The coaching staff does not want Lee to play too much. In recent years, he has played more games than other players. Everyone hopes that he can reduce some of the burden in the regular season."

"Unfortunately, we currently do not have a suitable candidate. The team's 14-man roster has been determined. The Knicks welcome players who are interested in championships to join!"

In the free market, Andre Miller was originally the person the Knicks were pursuing, but the latter had no interest in serving as a substitute.

Last season, the little Knight's attendance rate was the worst on the team. Under such circumstances, the Knicks did have insufficient reserves at the No. 1 position.

The New York Times also knows that Andre Miller rejected the team, and everyone is quite unhappy about this. How can the Nuggets compare with the Knicks!

After the interview, Greenfield returned to the office and grinded coffee leisurely. This was his easiest season with the team, and he just had to keep the lineup intact.

Backcourt: Li You, Brevin Knight;

Frontcourt: Grant Hill, Ron Artest, Kurt Thomas, Pau Gasol, Tayshaun Prince, Amar'e Stoudemire, Glenzen Rai special;

Atmosphere group: Matt Barnes, Raja Bell, Russell Butler, Dan Gazulic, Mazie Lampe.

This season, Li You's salary is 1350 million U.S. dollars, the highest salary in the team, and Grant Hill has 1328 million U.S. dollars.

At this time, the Knicks' total salary has reached US$5924 million, which is not too much beyond the luxury tax line.

Compared with O'Neal's salary of 2000 million, Li You's maximum salary contract is extremely cost-effective!

After making coffee, Grunfield looked at the list and felt that the team owners' call for Li You to make more money was indeed justified.

It's just that the 99 labor agreement was jointly formulated by the bosses, and no one expected that it would end up shooting themselves in the foot.

The Knicks are already making money, and they don't care at all if new terms are introduced later.

Just seeing the news mentioned by assistant coach Mike Malone, Grunfield frowned. If conditions permit, he should indeed replace Wright:

"This is not a place to retire. If you don't work hard to play, we will send you away!"

The news that the Knicks hoped to sign a qualified backup No. 1 with a mid-level contract was broken by the New York Times the next day.

Streetball king Alston once again proposed himself, but was rejected.

This year's full mid-level team has $492 million. Instead of splitting it up, it is better for the full mid-level team to find a strong player.

On August 8, the Nets announced that they had completed a contract extension with the team’s core player Jason Kidd.

The New Jersey sports media broke some interesting news, claiming that Kidd believed he had been humiliated in San Antonio.

Knicks fans were happy again after reading the newspaper. Kidd briefly revealed his experience in San Antonio:

"This is the most outrageous recruitment I have ever seen. I accepted the invitation with sincerity, but the other party told me that the team could not offer me a maximum salary contract!"

"They even compared the French rookie to me."

"I would never play for San Antonio, who do they think they are, a championship team?"

Quoting Kidd's words, several mainstream media columns gloated about the stingy Spurs.

Kidd's contract with the Nets was also revealed, with a starting salary of US$1315 million and a six-year contract of US$6 million. The contract is full of sincerity!

Although the Spurs' lineup has not yet been determined, the sports media unanimously believe that the Spurs will not pay the luxury tax.

As a veteran who has played in the NBA for nine seasons, Kidd is eligible for a salary cap of 9% of the maximum salary cap.

The Spurs obviously didn't want to implement this standard. Kidd's trip ended up being in vain. The opponent's pie was not as solid as the green and beautiful knife.

The new season is also Li You’s contract year. Interestingly, president David Stern recently took the initiative to express his position in an interview:

"For outstanding players, the league will naturally provide corresponding terms, which can ensure the interests of the players. This is also the result the board of directors hopes to see."

Before Lenovo, the bosses of various teams complained that Li You earned too little, and the league will definitely take action in the offseason next season!

James Dolan wanted perimeter players to have more freedom, and his request to eliminate the handcheck rule failed.

Before the start of the new season, Curly Boss received news that everyone wanted to create a separate incentive clause for Li You. In an interview, James Dolan was as loud as ever:

"Even if they pay a luxury tax of 5000 million, the Knicks can afford it. The team doesn't care about these salaries at all!"

"I hope the league can value my opinions and allow outside players more freedom. Fans like to watch the wonderful performances of outside stars."

James Dolan obviously read the recent New York Times article ridiculing the Spurs. With a superstar like Tim Duncan, the Spurs' salary this season will most likely not exceed $4500 million.

The curly-haired boss shouted that he would pay a $5000 million luxury tax, obviously mocking the Spurs' stingy boss Holt.

New York fans like this, and some people have even discussed the possibility of Duncan coming to play in New York on the forum:

"Tim Duncan can come to the Knicks and protect the rim!"

At the end of August, the sports media did not interview Li You. By this time, he had already flown to Manchester.

The Premier League starts in mid-August every year. During this time, Li You went to the UK to watch football and explore the tone of Manchester United.

On the night of the 29th, in a large nightclub in the center of Manchester, Giggs and Ruud Ruud and a group of young men entertained Li You.

With multiple theme bars and two large dance floors, the large nightclub that can accommodate 2000 people enters a state of crazy dancing at night.

In February this year, during an FA Cup match, Ferguson and Beckham had a quarrel. The latter's questioning and backtalk made the old man furious.

In the end, Ferguson knocked down Beckham with his "flying shoe"

This matter was revealed by Victoria on the second day, and even those in the United States who did not watch football followed suit.

The Premier League last season was much more exciting than the NBA. Manchester United was once 8 points behind Arsenal, but finally completed a counterattack and won the league championship.

Henry, the King of Highbury, even had the best personal performance in the history of the Premier League, with a double-double of 24+20, which no one will surpass in the future!

The melon-eaters in the United States naturally don't care about this, but Li You still watched the news when he had time. Arsenal's unbeaten streak at the beginning of the league expanded to 30 games across the season.

When he saw this news, Li You knew that Arsenal's unbeaten record was coming soon.

Everton's 16-year-old genius Wayne Rooney scored in the last minute of the 10th round of the Premier League and beat Arsenal. The youngest scorer in the Premier League also began to enter the attention of fans.

For Manchester United fans, Leeds United's away game against Arsenal is equally unforgettable. Without the opponent's assists, there would be no counterattack to win the league championship.

With 25 goals, Ruud van Nistelrooy won the Premier League Golden Boot, which also made Henry's fans cry out that it was a pity. With 24 goals and 20 assists, such a performance did not receive much honor.

In the Champions League quarter-finals, Ferguson showed disdain after Beckham missed a free kick.

Fans speculated in April that Beckham might leave the team.

When the news was received at the end of June that Beckham had transferred to the Galacticos Real Madrid, it still triggered a lot of discussion.

Li You's appearance in Manchester was relatively low-key, and he was accompanied by Old Mike and two security personnel.

The reason for being so cautious is mainly because the British sports media broke the news that Red Football Capital planned to acquire Manchester United, which met with strong resistance from fans.

Athletes usually have a lot of energy and everyone hits the dance floor looking for something to do.

Only Giggs and Li You were still drinking in the booth. They had just talked about Abramovich joining Chelsea and Manchester United's CEO being poached.

Giggs was drunk and wanted to continue to complain, but soon a tall black-haired girl squeezed between them.

When he noticed it was Natasha, Giggs had no intention of avoiding it and immediately slapped her twice on her raised buttocks.

Wearing a sparkling tight dress, 21-year-old Natasha didn't care that she was being taken advantage of, and instead winked at the two of them.

This well-known model in the UK is unexpectedly bold in some aspects

"Always talking about football, why not come and dance for a while, Lee, and experience the Manchester nightlife!"

The music at the scene was very loud. In such a noisy situation, Natasha deliberately leaned into Li You's ear, and when she said these words, she did not forget to blow a breath.

Although Giggs is married and his wife gave him a daughter not long ago, his true colors as LSP are revealed at this time:

"Natasha, is this an invitation?"

As he said that, he held the other person's hand. After playing with it for a while, Giggs seemed to feel that it was not enough, and pressed Natasha on the deck again.

Li You's mouth twitched when he saw it. If he remembered correctly, The Sun reported that this chick seemed to be dating Giggs's brother, and the two were a little too close.

Natasha intentionally scratched the palm of Li You's hand, as if inviting him and Jikes to complete a simple two-on-one training together.

"I prefer to have a few drinks in this atmosphere, Manchester is indeed a charming city!"

Staring into the other person's eyes, Li You praised him a few times, which made Natasha smile coquettishly and almost fall into her arms.

No longer talking about football gossip, Li You secretly said it was a pity. Many Manchester United players did not like the club being acquired. It was rare to meet a young man like Giggs. He wanted to hear more news.

At this time, the number one left winger in the Premier League was already addicted to women. Seeing his opponent's flirtatious look, Li You was completely speechless:

"Daily training between the two should be very frequent!"

On August 8, Manchester United played Southampton at home, and Li You and Mike Lao chose to watch the game in the box.

Old Mike, who was wearing a black shirt and a casual look, noticed that many fans were holding slogans:

“We don’t need to be acquired!”

Seeing this situation, Old Mike didn't pay attention to the game. He sat in the front seat, turned his head and said in a deep voice:

"It seems you are not welcome here. I can feel that these fans are very enthusiastic. They started gathering three hours before the game started. Their popularity is about the same as that of the NFL."

There are multiple seats in the box, and you can hear the cheers of the fans while having an overview of the stadium.

"I'm not British. There's no reason why British fans would like me. The sports media here are right. The acquisition will put the club on some debt."

"This situation should be unacceptable to the loyal fans, but they can't change the facts. Time must be on my side."

Wearing a dark blue formal suit, after saying these words, Li You sat back in his seat, waiting for the arrival of David Gill, who had just taken office at Manchester United.

The former executive was poached by Chelsea. The so-called loyalty is very fragile in the face of money offensive. As for whether Jinyuan Football can succeed, the answer is naturally yes.

David Gill previously held the positions of financial director and vice president. This time he was promoted to CEO, and he had to thank his opponent.

Wearing a black formal suit, David Gill is tall, has short gray hair, and has bright eyes. After getting a promotion and a salary increase, he looks high-spirited.

After entering the box, he showed no hostility. Instead, David Gill joked:

"Li, if you continue to acquire stocks, we should be able to meet at the Manchester United board of directors meeting. Although everyone does not welcome you, I can understand your business behavior."

Li You stood up and hugged the other party in greeting. After hearing these words, he said bluntly:

"Of course I will continue to buy shares, I'm really bullish on Manchester United and I'm bullish on the Premier League."

"The league last season was so exciting. It showed me the cohesion of this team. Arsenal is definitely a strong opponent!"

Hearing the praise, David Gill also showed a proud smile. He didn't expect that Li You really cared about football, so he simply followed the topic and said with a smile:

"It seems that you really like football. This reminds me of the Glazer family I just came into contact with not long ago. These guys don't seem to even understand the basic rules of football!"

Unable to capture Li You in the secondary market, Old Glazer obviously plans to go straight to Huanglong, acquire personal shares, and overtake the equity owned by Red Football Capital in one fell swoop.

"The fact is that I am a die-hard football fan, and without joking, I can even play as a center forward for a team in the middle or lower reaches of the Premier League."

"David can attest to this. We also exchanged skills when he was on holiday in the United States!"

Hearing Li You's blow, David Gill exaggeratedly whispered, and then praised again:

"When the club organizes a charity match later, we will definitely invite you!"

"Lee, I welcome you to become an individual shareholder of the team, but unfortunately, our major shareholder will not sell his shares, and the fans do not welcome the acquisition."

When he came to Manchester, Li You naturally felt the ill will of the fans here towards him.

However, if he wants to make money and expand his influence, Li You will not give up acquisitions. Black and red are also red. At least British fans now know his name.

Although we haven't fast forwarded to the point where fans in the red football capital Manchester are "full of awe", the goal is not far away.

"We have just bought the shares of former Manchester United secretary Maurice Watkins. It won't take too long before we should launch a second acquisition proposal."

"Don't rush to reject me. You know, the Glazer family also wants to join Manchester United. Listen to our conditions, compare them, and then decide." Li You showed a confident look, while David Gill was a little helpless. He knew that Red Football Capital’s holding ratio had reached 28.11%.

However, if the current individual shareholders of the team, Magnier and McManus, do not let go, Manchester United will sit back and relax. Thinking of this, David Gill also said with a smile:

"Manchester United will consider your proposal, Li. There is no need to pursue absolute control. We can achieve a win-win situation!"

Li You didn't say anything, just made an invitation gesture, and the two of them came to the box together. They sat in their seats and stopped mentioning work matters. They talked about Premier League gossip and watched the Manchester United game.

Old Mike felt relieved when he noticed that the two of them were no longer at war with each other.

After arriving in the UK and checking into a hotel, the car he was using was splashed with red paint by fans. Thinking of what he had experienced in the past few days, Old Mike could only sigh secretly:

"Running around chasing the ball has such great charm. It's really a crazy sport."

On September 9, Li You, who returned to the United States, went to law school as planned and became familiar with several professors. This has become a regular part of the law school.

On the first weekend of September, the rebuilt Peninsula Manor was finally taken care of, and the renovated kitchen and study room were more suitable for multiple people.

50 Acres not only has a main house, but also has another caretaker house that has been adjusted, leaving only two private islands untouched. This thing can be built slowly in the future, and the dock for docking yachts can be used.

Greenwich is no longer so hot at this time, and compared to Palm Beach, Florida, the weather here is relatively cold.

Ivana did not report to school. After Peninsula Manor became available for move-in, she immediately moved excitedly.

It's just that the area is too large, and there are disadvantages to having too many trees. The housekeeping team also needs to pay a lot of money for high house insurance premiums.

On the afternoon of the 6th, at the Peninsula Manor Lawn Tennis Court, Li You was sitting in the audience seat beside the court, drinking juice and listening to the screams of the girl swinging the racket.

Although Ivana is tall, Milinda prefers sports. In addition, the two big white rabbits on her chest are also an obstacle. She has lost three games in a row.

"what!"

The serve did not pass the net, and Ivana simply sat on the grass panting. When Li You saw Ge You lying down, he directly threw the tennis ball in his pocket over.

"It doesn't matter, just like I can't play golf well, it's not a big deal that I don't have tennis talent!"

Li You, who caught the tennis ball, continued to lie still. Milinda threw away her hat, came to the side of the court, picked up juice and drank together:

"It's not a good thing that it's too big. It reminds me of some episodes of The Shining, where we couldn't live in those master bedrooms."

Jin was wearing a blue dress and brought snacks to several people. Then she looked at the sea and the towering trees around her, and couldn't help but echoed:

"It's really too big. It takes a long distance to drive from the gate to the main house, and the apple forest also needs to be renovated."

Wearing a white short skirt and tennis suit, when Ivana came to the sidelines out of breath, she also lay down on the chair, looked at the huge trees that had been trimmed, and couldn't help but said longingly:

"Kids would definitely love living in a place like this. I've always dreamed of having a tree house in the forest as a kid."

"I don't want to hold a banquet here. This should be a private space for the family."

Ivana took care of the lawns, gardens, and woods, and the plants in the greenhouse also took a lot of care.

Milinda looked at Ivana's longing expression and couldn't help but smile and joked:

"Maybe in less than two years, we will be able to see children playing here!"

She will be 22 years old in another month. Ivana couldn't help but blush slightly when she remembered that she had gained some knowledge in the past few days. However, she had just finished exercising, so few people could not see any difference in the expression of the blond white rabbit.

During dinner time, there were only four people on the huge dining table, which seemed a bit empty. Fortunately, the sound of music in the room covered up this.

The three of them chatted about the latest gossip news. After dinner, Li You continued to get familiar with this huge manor.

Just like Milinda said, a few people really can't live in this huge house. These days, everyone sleeps on the big bed in the master bedroom.

The fresh environment can indeed bring a different feeling to people. Jin, who was surrounded by three people, had long forgotten the classic old movies still playing on the TV.

Milinda, a considerate person, looked at Jin with blurred eyes, and noticed that Ivana was holding up Li You and kissing her non-stop. Finally, she laughed evilly, blew into Jin's ear and said:

"Soon this place will be filled with cute little kids!"

In mid-September, many NBA teams started training camps early.

The NBA originally planned for several teams to go overseas for preseason games. However, such a schedule was unanimously opposed by many players.

The reason is also very simple, it is not safe to fly across the country to play golf!

Hearing this reason, the NBA was speechless and could only respect the players' personal choices and suspended this year's overseas preseason games.

According to the original plan, both the Knicks and Rockets would go to China to play. The plan fell through, and the coaching staff simply continued to give the players a holiday.

Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean are also a little disappointed, but without preseason games, they still have the Asian Championships to watch!

Yao Ming has participated in the team's joint training very early. In the Asian Championships, the Chinese team did not have much confidence in facing old opponents.

In the final of the Busan Asian Games last year, the South Korean team defeated the Chinese team in overtime, which really made Chinese fans hold their breath.

This Asian Championship is not only for revenge, but also to compete for tickets to the 2004 Athens Olympics.

At present, the Chinese team has a world-class center, but the back line is still at the level of the CBA. The national team's back line still cannot solve the problem of full-court press.

At this time, Chinese sports media will always compare Li You to Li You. Su Qun, who was banned because of Wang Zhizhi's issue, also mentioned this matter in an interview:

"Yao Ming is excellent and can guarantee our results in Asia, but if we want to go further, break through the quarterfinals and win medals on the world stage, our defender level is far from enough."

"Don't compare Gao Zhuanyuan to Li You, he is the best defender in the world!"

"If Li You were in the national team, we could even get a medal."

"At this stage, what domestic defenders have to do is not to concede the ball, reduce mistakes, and pass the ball well. Facing old opponents in Asia, if we do these things well, we will win!"

Like Yao Ming, Gasol also flew back to Spain early after the ESPY Awards ceremony, and even went on vacation with Grant Hill.

On Monday, September 9, the Tarrytown Training Center was also bustling with activity.

After returning to Manhattan, Grant Hill brought back many small gifts for everyone.

For more than half a month, Li You, who practiced frequently, entered the sage state after returning to Manhattan. Fortunately, Ivana started school, and he almost couldn't stand it anymore.

"Don't worry about joint training. Li usually brings a substitute lineup. As long as he performs well in training, he will get playing time."

"Coach D'Antoni emphasizes the discipline of the team. Everyone just needs to follow the instructions of the coaching staff."

Grant Hill smiled and introduced the team to the two newcomers.

Laga Bell nodded, and Mazie Lampe seemed relieved to compete for playing time, which is a good thing for a rookie player.

Wearing a blue Knicks T-shirt, after exercising his body, Li You was pulled aside by Ewing. After not seeing him for an offseason, the gorilla became a bit more mellow.

"Lee, the Nets may buy out Dikambe. If this really happens and he wants to join the Knicks, we can also use a mid-level contract to sign him."

After Ewing received a call from his old friend, he began to actively work on this matter. The Knicks did not lack centers. Mutombo wanted to join the team, obviously for the ring.

"I remember that Mutombo has 3000 million US dollars in the remaining two years of his contract. A while ago, Mourning's return was not optimistic. Don't the Nets want to plan ahead?"

After returning to Manhattan, Li You also read the recent news. Kidney fighter Mourning's body was completely unable to withstand it, and the Nets' contract was destined to be a loss.

Ewing received the news from an old friend and upon hearing Li You's question, he immediately curled his lips and mocked the Nets:

"Buying out DeCambe should help the Nets save more than $500 million. Everyone will have to pay the luxury tax this season."

"Nets owner Todd expressed his wish not long ago. They believe that the team already has enough reserves at the center position!"

Li You nodded. Not every team wants to pay luxury tax. Several million dollars is also a big expense:

"After joining the team, there is a high probability that you will not get much playing time, Pat, you should know."

Li You briefly reminded that after all, Wright and Gazulic were still sitting on the bench. Putting aside the atmosphere team, Mutombo was destined to not get much time just competing with these two people.

When Ewing heard that Li You didn't object, he suddenly felt that the matter was half done. At this time, he said with a smile:

"Dikambe is mentally prepared. After all, he is already an old guy. At the end of his career, it will be difficult to get the main position again."

When D'Antoni led the coaching staff to the crowd, he unconsciously started to lean back tactically with his hands behind his back, swayed twice in front of the players, and then said:

"Don't worry, whoever performs better in the team will get more playing time."

"If Ron performs poorly, then Tyshawn will get more opportunities. Everyone just needs to be prepared. We will face more challenges in the new season."

"No tactics in a basketball game are perfect. After a season, our opponents will study us, and all we have to do is improve our tacit understanding in training!"

"Remember, basketball belongs to 5 people, but don't worry, Li will find your shortcomings during training, and he will help you improve yourself."

There are only two new players this year. It seems that this is the first time for Laga Bell to hear the head coach’s declaration of idleness, and his illusions are shattered for a moment:

"Is this the championship coach who won 73 games?"

The Knicks training camp started as scheduled, and the second team next door soon spread the news. Nets boss Todd expressed his serious position in an interview:

"Mutombo is an outstanding player and we all wish him a good future!"

“Buying him out of his remaining salary was purely a salary cap consideration.

"We already have enough depth at the center position, so buying out the remaining contract is definitely a win-win option!"

After two months of testing in the free market, no one took over at a high position, and the Nets had no choice but to make this choice.

Mutombo, who was abandoned by the team, also suffered some injuries and quickly accepted an interview:

"That's life, no one's going to circle around me."

"I've gained a lot of friendships here, and I never thought I'd be hurt like this."

"I know my ankle injury has caused people to doubt my ability, but I can continue to play for a few more years. Now I accept any role and I believe I will find a new club in a few days."

On September 9, after the Nets bought out Mutombo, the Knicks announced the signing of the outdated All-Star center.

The middle-class exception, US$659 million over two years and US$310 million this season, Mutombo came to the Knicks to realize his dream.

New York fans didn't care about this deal, and the New York media didn't report it extensively, because there was a high probability that the veteran joining the team would throw away the towel.

Of course, many media outlets complained about the Knicks' choice after seeing this transaction. In the eyes of many teams, this is money and willfulness.

On the 30th, Chinese fans also saw a deal:

The Rockets sent Glenn Rice and second-round draft picks in 2004, 2005, and 2006 in exchange for John Amaechi and a 2004 second-round draft pick from the Jazz.

The deal also creates a trade exception for the Rockets.

On the other side of the ocean, in China, the sports media got excited after seeing this deal:

"The Rockets have established Yao Ming's core position. A trade has brought in a powerful inside helper. The Rockets are aiming for the championship in the new season!"

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Although this player is just an atmosphere player, it does not affect the Chinese sports media's high expectations for this.

After all, fans at this time want the Rockets to succeed, and the sports media will report whatever they want to see.

It cannot be said that Rockets owner Alexander is a veteran and does not want to pay the luxury tax this season.

On October 10, in the 1 Asian Men's Basketball Championship, the Chinese team encountered the South Korean team in the final.

This Asian Championship was held in Harbin. Fighting at home, Yao Ming defeated the "little giant" Ha Shengjin of the Korean team.

There is also a gap between big men. No matter how much the Korean media trumpets it, Yao Ming is the most dominant center in the Asian arena.

106:96, it was not easy for the Chinese team to win, and the fans at the scene witnessed a familiar scene again.

With a big lead in the second quarter, the opponent pressed the whole court and caused continuous mistakes by the Chinese team. The South Korean team narrowed the point difference through several three-pointers.

Many fans who watch the NBA are a little disappointed when they see the performance of the back line. Compared with the 2000 Olympics, there seems to be not much change.

No matter what the process is, completing revenge and getting Olympic tickets is always something to be happy about.

In an interview after the game, when talking about his expectations for the Olympics, Yao Ming was very sober and just said modestly:

"Of course I hope the Chinese men's basketball team can break through history, but we still have a lot to learn. Basketball is not a sport that can be achieved overnight."

"We can qualify in the group at the Olympics, and reaching the quarterfinals is victory!"

The 1st is also NBA media day, and everyone in the Knicks team begins taking makeup photos for the new season.

The sports media are still surrounding Li You. The Lakers formed F4 and their old rivals seem to be back. Everyone wants to hear Li You's opinion.

"I know Fisher, and if you look at the lineup structure, he is a better fit for the current Lakers than Gary Payton."

"I hold the same view as Ray Allen. It will be difficult for Gary Payton to succeed with the Lakers. He needs to change his style of play. This is not an easy thing for him."

"As for Karl Malone, he needs more pick-and-rolls too!"

"In terms of the individual abilities of the players, the Lakers are indeed strong, but basketball is not simply about stacking stars. I am not optimistic about their chemical reaction."

"As I've emphasized before, the atmosphere in the locker room is very important!"

"The Knicks locker room is very united. We have the same goal and everyone plays for each other. This is also an important factor in our ability to win the championship."

The New York sports media are nodding. The second-round pick can make a name for himself on the team, which is enough to prove that there is no meritorious basketball in the Knicks.

A reporter from the New York Post quickly asked about Jeff Van Gundy’s poor choices:

"Lee, what do you think of the Cavaliers' plans for this season, and will they be a rival to the Knicks in the future?"

After choosing the chosen one, he continued to mess around to get talents. When Li You saw the news, he agreed with the bald young commander's choice:

"Coach Van Gundy's persistence is not wrong. If you want to complete the reconstruction, you will definitely have to go through pain."

"As for the Cavaliers, they may be very strong after reconstruction, but I still stick to my point of view. We have no opponents in the Eastern Conference!"

Hearing these words, the surrounding sports media felt relieved, and everyone liked to listen to Li You playing X.

The atmosphere at the Lakers' media day was a bit tense. When the makeup photos were taken, O'Neal didn't even look at Kobe. To this day, he still hasn't received a personal apology from him.

Throughout the offseason, Shark has been fearful, fearing that the little girl who is jealous of money will also make a wave of small essays and drag him into the water.

Fortunately, this kind of unfortunate thing didn't happen. O'Neal breathed a sigh of relief but also completely hated Kobe. This was simply an unreasonable disaster.

The OK group remained silent, while Karl Malone showed off his muscles to the media. On the other hand, Gary Payton was also in a good mood and started to brag during the interview:

"I don't care what others think, I just want to tell you that the Lakers will win the championship this season, and no one will be our opponent!"

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