NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 381 "I won't vote for him" (daily chapter)

On May 2005, 5, as the tiebreaker between the Rockets and the Mavericks ended, the fans in Houston broke through the defense!

At 79:115, the Mavericks made a comeback and sent the Rockets home.

The Rockets struggled in the first quarter, falling behind by 20 points at halftime at 32:15.

After the start, McGrady showed great aggression and kept hitting the iron. He made 9 of 3 and scored 7 points, helping the Mavericks win the game.

McGrady scored a team-high 19 points on 7-for-19 in the half, but was unable to change the trend of the game.

Yao Ming performed well in the first half, shooting 9 of 7 and scoring 15 points.

But as the game time passed and affected by physical fitness, the Rockets completely collapsed after 3:20 in the third quarter.

Although Yao Ming was still working hard in the fourth quarter, scoring 8 of 2 in a single quarter and scoring 9 points could not change the game.

At 12:24 of the single quarter, Dallas fans were ecstatic. In the tiebreaker, they won a hearty victory.

With a big score of 4:1, the Heat swept the Pacers.

TNT gloated about the lack of quality of the Rockets' stars, and the 2:0 lead was overturned.

"Seriously, I don't even know who their main scorer is? Just relying on defense is doomed to fail."

Although it explained a bit of metaphysics, it was recognized by the masses.

Reggie Miller tried his best in every game, but their outside perimeter couldn't limit Wade's breakthrough. O'Neal, who was troubled by injuries, also misfired when he met the Sharks.

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In addition to the referee's behavior, the report will also record the players' habits. Swearing, elbowing, flagrant fouls, and personal grievances will all be recorded truthfully.

However, there were too many people having fun, and most fans still liked to watch the fun. They would mock and tease him from time to time, showing a lack of respect for the old Miller.

Because Mike Brown used "prejudice", involved racial discrimination, and criticized the referee, he was eventually fined $10.

This process has been developed over the years to ensure a relatively fair competition.

In such a situation, Reggie Miller naturally has no interest in making fun of him.

Some teams will indeed be taken care of, such as traffic teams such as the Lakers and Knicks. Everyone likes to watch star duels. In order to increase the ratings, there will always be a balance whistle.

Although this game was mediocre, McGrady had a great series.

After the records are completed, they are finally compiled into a report. By 2 a.m. on the second day, league vice president Stu Jackson and head of referees Ronnie Nunn will have a detailed report on their desks.

The old Miller has not yet announced his retirement next season. After ending this year's series in this way, he can only say with regret:
"I'm sorry that I didn't bring a championship to this city until the end of my career."

"We're going to end the series as quickly as possible and the Pistons aren't going to bother us."

26中10，三分线外7中1，罚球7中6，27分7篮板7助攻3盖帽4失误。

It was also a gentleman sweep, and the Pistons easily defeated the Wizards. In an interview in the afternoon, when talking about tonight's opponent, O'Neal habitually boasted:

"I think Yao was biased in the series, the referees were targeting our screens and they were more lenient against the Mavericks."

Only halfway through the question, Reggie Miller responded with an expressionless expression:

The NBA has placed observers in the stands in every city to monitor calls and hired former referees to oversee games.

And after each game, the person in charge of the relevant staff will accompany these supervisors back to the hotel to watch the game again and record the negligence and missed judgments during the game.

Although Mike Brown quickly apologized for his inappropriate remarks after returning to Houston, the referees union is still pursuing him and believes that the Rockets should fire "Brown Bread".

During this year's regular season, the Pacers challenged the Knicks away from home, and some fans also applauded Reggie Miller.

On May 5th, all the first round matches ended, and the semi-finals will officially begin tonight.

The Heat's internal environment is "volume". Wade is definitely a good boy. He has been training on time since his rookie season and has no complaints about the coaching staff.

The Rockets don't seem to have received a charter. This has something to do with the leader's character. In the NBA, big stars have to pretend to be X. Without their strength, referees sometimes look at others' choices.

This press conference on Sunday morning was regarded as a farewell to Reggie Miller, but after everyone talked about it, a reporter from Yahoo Sports asked a question:
"Reggie, Lee won the MVP again this year, and the Knicks have a chance to win a second consecutive championship."

It's just that after the loss, the team boss had to take the blame. McGrady failed to speak out. Instead, Mike Brown was severely punished for inappropriate remarks after the game.

McGrady once again failed to live up to the fans' expectations. Whenever the "second man" blew the whistle, he would always be slapped in the face.

Everyone on the Mavericks will not send out "praises" like Li You after the game. McGrady won't make excuses like Carter when he plays in key games.

This series is destined to not be easy. O'Neal no longer accepts high-profile interviews and has been preparing for the game with peace of mind recently.

"The series should have ended long ago. In the end, the referee fixed the game!"

"I won't vote for him for the simple reason that I don't like the Knicks and I hate playing in New York!"

Noticing the surprised looks on the faces of everyone in the audience, Old Miller added seriously:
"Lee lacks enthusiasm for basketball, and I don't see any desire in him. The NBA should become purer. For many young people, this should be a dream place!"

Despite his talk of maintaining his character and enjoying privileges, O'Neal became much more well-behaved after coming to Miami under the influence of Pat Riley.

ESPN analyzed Excel and believed that Yao Ming had problems with his rebounding, while McGrady's statistics were not bad, but he lacked leadership qualities.

In the past few years, when the Pacers were still competitive, they would always encounter the Knicks. At that time, Reggie Miller could resist for a while, but later he completely stretched his hips.

This statement is a bit contemptuous. Billups, Hamilton, and Rasheed Wallace are all scoring points.

The Pacers exited the game, the old Miller said goodbye, and the Heat are still preparing for tonight's game against the Pistons.

Ever since Mark Cuban complained to the media about rigging draft picks and complaining about the standard of whistleblowing in individual games, the NBA has tightened supervision during the playoffs.

It's just that O'Neal was not interested in comparing with these "ordinary players" and deliberately stepped on the opponent's feet.
The topic of the Pistons was average, and soon an ESPN reporter asked:

"Shaq, this season, Lee won the MVP again. If it were a player vote, do you think he would win this award?"

The "IF" theory is a powerful tool to stir up hot spots. O'Neal did not hesitate when he heard the question, with a disapproving expression on his face and quickly responded:

"I will not vote for him, I will vote for myself with this vote in my hand!"

"We won 1 games in the first year we partnered with Wade. This was a huge improvement for the Heat. I led this team well and I should get the MVP."

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After the award was announced, the sports media began to take advantage of it again. Not only did they ask O'Neal questions, everyone on the Sonics team who flew to Phoenix were also asked the same question.

After knocking out the Kings, Ray Allen was in a good mood. Sports reporters chatted about related topics with embarrassment. The upright Boy immediately output:

"They are just jealous of Lee. What reason do the players have for not voting for Lee?"

"Most of the statistics are in the top 5 of the league, 180+35+5 for 10 clubs. This is the first time in NBA history. I don't think any player will be able to break this record in the future."

"If I had to vote and not choose Lee, maybe I would vote for Nash. His arrival changed the Suns."

Steve Nash has proven himself this season, but the Suns lineup still has quite a few flaws, and there are problems with their defense.

After defeating the Nuggets in the first round, no one was optimistic about them in the semifinals.

However, the Suns seem to want to pursue Stoudemire. This news has been confirmed. If the transaction occurs, the Knicks are destined to open their mouths.

In the semifinals that night, he encountered the defensive Wade Blacksmith. He made 25 of 7 shots, less than 16% from the field, and scored points.

At 90:81, the Pistons scored the first victory and took back the initiative in the series.

O'Neal was affected by a thigh bruise and did not play much time.

拉希德-华莱士全场10中7，三分线外5中4，罚球2中2，拿到20分10篮板3盖帽1失误的数据。

At the end of the game, Rashid shouted loudly as he walked towards the tunnel:

"We don't need a scorer!"

In another Western Conference semifinal, the SuperSonics lost the game in a head-to-head battle at 91:106.

Nash, who has always kept a low profile, made his first statement in an interview after the game:
"This is not our upper limit, the Suns can perform even better!"

The trade rumors did not affect the Knicks, and Stoudemire still had to sit on the bench.

Although coach D'Antoni will put up a lineup with one big and four small in the regular season, in the playoffs, this colander lineup will not appear at all.

On Monday the 9th, Li You had to shorten his morning practice time because he had to prepare for the morning press conference.

As the weather gets hotter, many people can be seen going out for a walk in the morning in Manhattan.

When it was almost 7 o'clock, Li You led Happy, the husky, back to his home on 82nd Street from Central Park.

Happy is not happy when the weather is hot. Although he keeps exercising every day, the dog still reluctantly circles around Li You when he returns home, wanting to continue playing outside.

Reading the newspaper on the first floor, Li You noticed the news about the betrayal of black elected official Charles Rangel, and knew that this was the Dolan family's ability to mobilize money.

In the past few months, this most prominent black elected official had unswervingly supported the West Side Stadium project. As a result, it only took more than two months for Rangel to emphasize in a letter to voters:
"I want everyone to know that I have never been particularly vocal about supporting the idea of ​​a stadium."

The more he learned about relevant matters, the more abstract Li You felt. The moral integrity of these people was lower than he imagined, and the influence of the beautiful sword exceeded his knowledge.

Since the girls all went to Peninsula Manor on the weekend, only Scarlett was tired of staying in Manhattan after returning from Denmark. It will take some time for the big toy yacht to be delivered, and Scarlett made some special requests for the interior decoration.

It was almost breakfast time. Scarlett, who was wearing a black transparent nightgown and exposing her white shoulders, came to the first floor. She noticed that Li You was still reading the newspaper, and soon came to the sofa and said proudly:

"My dear, I forgot to tell you yesterday. The tarot card master said that our child will be very smart!"

"The master said it was a boy!"

It had just been three months, and his body shape hadn't changed much. He was a little rounder. Li You hugged the girl next to him, kissed her gently and asked in a low voice:
"Have you talked to your mother about this?"

Since rejecting several scripts, Scarlett has had some conflicts with her mother, who works part-time as an agent.

Having not taken any protective measures for a long time, the girl was well prepared and said nonchalantly:

"I only told Hunter the news. My family didn't say anything. I have long been independent!"

Scarlett said with her fingers that she planned to have one baby in three years and three before she turned 3, and then she would consider whether to continue.
Li You didn't object. In a few years, the Li football team should be established.

Although she unexpectedly opened another stage in her life, Scarlett still hasn't matured and shares her recent life with great interest.

Happy circled around the two of them in confusion. The silly dog ​​still wanted to go out to play, and would squeak from time to time.

After glancing at the clock, Li You patted Scarlett in his arms. The latter was still unfinished. The two of them had not been filming short movies recently, and now he suddenly rode on top of her and kissed her.

Silently holding the soft hand, Li You noticed Scarlett's mood, pulled up her nightgown again, smiled and comforted:
"In the past few months, I have been taking Happy to Peninsula Manor. The air there is good, and I can take good care of the little one with peace of mind."

Looking at the squeaking husky beside her, Scarlett giggled, and life seemed to become more interesting.

At 10 a.m., the press conference room at Madison Square Garden was once again crowded with media reporters.

Although he handed over a historical level of data, Li You still did not get a unanimous vote.

There is a high probability that reporters in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Indiana will not vote for Li You.

Although he was so tough that he had only one mouth left, surrendering was absolutely impossible. Even if they were to consider the emotions of local fans, these reporters would oppose Li You winning the award.

The New York media has not yet dug out the news that Li You is going to be a father, and most people are still discussing Reggie Miller, who is about to retire.

Old Miller used to be called New York's old enemy, but after Li You joined the team, he always returned without success in the playoffs.

However, Miller, who has often won the "End Lee You Winning Streak Award" in recent years, has been highly discussed in New York. After the fermentation of his "not voting" remarks, it caused a lot of repercussions.

Not long ago, Bloomberg delivered an hour-long New York City budget report, and Li You even showed his face.

New York City has a huge financial deficit. The New York Police Department has reduced its staff and cut expenses. Li You donates every year. If there are family members of the victims, the foundation will also provide some help.

After several years of continuous reporting on these actions, Li You has basically completely integrated into the city. Reggie Miller's words naturally encountered strong opposition.

Except for some musicians who agree with it, most fans think that the old Miller is not qualified to evaluate Li You.

The NY Sport local radio station even mocked in the program:

"A player who has never won a championship in his career is actually judging GOAT?"

"Reggie Miller may join TNT. Charles Barkley will definitely welcome this big mouth!"

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The press conference is about to begin, and the reporters in the audience are still gossiping and discussing how to ask questions later.

NBA Vice President of Operations Stu Jackson has short black hair and wears a decent black formal suit.

When he appeared on the podium, he first nodded to the Knicks on his right, then straightened the microphone and said with a smile:
"It's been a successful season for the league!"

"Let us welcome Clay-Lee, the owner of 6 championships, the best current player, and the 2004~05 regular season MVP winner!"

Everyone in the audience screamed, and members of the Knicks team on the other side also applauded.

Li You, who has won many awards, wore a blue striped formal suit today, with a light blue shirt and a blue tie. By the end of the season, his hair had grown a little longer and was combed up casually.

Li You, who was on stage, noticed that the other party opened his arms and immediately smiled and stepped forward to hug him.

"Li, you're just a hair away from becoming the unanimous MVP. Although it's a bit regretful, I still want to congratulate you!"

Jackson patted Li You on the shoulder. He was very dissatisfied with those uncooperative voters. A unanimous vote for MVP would attract more attention.

"Everyone has their own choice. For me, being able to hold the trophy is enough!"

Li You whispered to the vice president for a while, and then came to the podium after the applause stopped.

Li You is already very familiar with the Little Bronze Man Trophy in front of him. The biggest role of this award for him is to express respect:

"Thank you to the football critics who voted for me. At the age of 27, I won the award again. Maybe this will be my last time to win the award. After all, I am getting old."

Li You said this with a smile, and everyone in the audience burst into laughter.

This year, a large number of sports media have discussed when Li You will decline, how long his peak period will last, and whether he will win more championships.

After watching the TV show, many fans have almost forgotten Li You's age. He is only 27 years old and is still on the rise, and his "three axes" are getting stronger and stronger.

"I would like to thank my teammates for receiving this award this year. Like most teams, we have experienced more injuries this season."

"Basketball belongs to five people. When I got excellent data, someone must have made sacrifices."

"Laga and Tyshawn are very low-key, but they are the guarantee for the team to win. Kurt is my old partner. This is his contract year, but he sacrificed his data for defense."

"Amare is young, but when Paul was away, he also supported the team's interior offense. Maybe his jump shot will be even better next season. I know he has this potential."

Hearing his name, several people screamed. When the applause stopped again, Li You continued to smile and said:

"Everyone knows the importance of Paul. In a positional offense, it is crucial to have a big man who can pass the ball. I am glad that he is back to health, which allowed us to easily defeat the Nets in the first round."

"Fisher secretly told me that this was the first time he experienced the feeling of a core defender after entering the league. It reminded me of his experience with the Lakers."

"Driving guard? I know he can do more. Joining the Knicks in the offseason is the right choice!"

The old fish was not angry after being teased, and pulled Gasol beside him to laugh.

The dribbling guard was a joke used by the Knicks to tease the Lakers in the past. After coming to the new team, Li You never competed with him for the ball.

Everyone in the atmosphere group also received praise. Barnes played more time this year. Although he did not contribute too many points, he had a correct attitude.

After Li You praised continuously, he did not forget the seriously ill Grant Hill. Hill, who is still in the recovery period, is more responsible for urging Artest to come to the training hall:
"It's a pity that Ron knocked himself down. Fortunately, Grant has always been with him. He is our locker room leader. God has always blessed Grant!"

Hill also smiled. This injury took away part of his athletic ability, but he did not relax and has now resumed shooting training.

Li You spoke very quickly. After thanking the team's staff and management, he did not forget to tease the mustache at the end:

"Perhaps the biggest regret this season is that coach D'Antoni cannot win the league's best coach award."

"He is so good. Even when the team was injured, he still led everyone to win 60+ games."

"It will be difficult for the Knicks' record to improve much in the future. I hope he doesn't care that he lost this award."

D'Antoni smiled happily, while several assistant coaches beside him felt sour.

Even if they hang up, they can rank first in the league. Mike Malone and Ewing all have the illusion that "I can do it even if I go up."
After a lap of thanks, Li You finally grabbed the trophy with his left hand and said slightly louder:
“I like the feeling of victory, and even more so when I see these shiny trophies in the collection room!”

"Maybe I will lose the trophy next season, but my career is still very long. I hope everyone will not get tired of it, because I will really keep winning."

"Thank you New York fans and hope you all enjoy this award!"

Everyone in the audience screamed again, and photographers pressed their shutters one after another to record the photos of Li You holding the cup.

Naturally, the Q&A session was full of flattery. Finally, a reporter from Yahoo Sports asked in a low voice:
"Lee, if you had MVP votes, who would you vote for?"

Li You picked up the small bronze figure again, glanced at the small words on it, and then answered confidently:

"Of course I vote for myself!"

"The Knicks are No. 1 in the league, and I'm leading the league in numbers, and I don't think there's a player coming close to me this season."

"In this year's regular season, I was the best player."

"Maybe Reggie Miller was right, I lacked a desire, but unfortunately, I achieved four consecutive championships and won six championships."

"Compared with winning, now I am more eager to have opponents with similar strength. Shaq is old and Duncan lacks the killer instinct."

"This is reality, I will only vote for myself!"

Li You, who is confident and pretending to be X, is basically saying that even the current players are not good enough and being invincible is too lonely.
Except for the Knicks and the New York sports media who continued to applaud, many reporters didn't know what to say. There was really no way to refute these remarks.

The press conference was about to end, and the TNT reporter seemed to have thought of something, and quickly stood up and asked again:
"Lee, what would you make of Reggie Miller's recent comments?"

Forced to be Yuan Fang again, Li You didn't say anything. He put down the trophy, raised his right hand and spread his five fingers.

At the same time, Li You raised his left hand and raised his index and middle fingers:

"Championship is the best answer!"

(End of this chapter)