NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 387 The Age of Advanced Data (Daily Chapter)
On Monday, May 2005, 5, after the NBA league announced its best lineup yesterday, it once again aroused heated discussion among ball commentators.

Although this award is based on regular season performance, many fans still say there are problems with this season's selection.

ESPN's program did not discuss the list too much. They insisted on Excel evaluation as always. TNT's trio expressed doubts that data cannot be the entire criterion for judging awards.

After the introduction of win shares this season, this high-level data has not yet become a mainstream selection indicator, but many football analysts have begun to use it.

Regardless of whether fans recognize it or not, high-level data awards will become an irreversible trend in the future.

The five players selected to the first team this season are:

Li You, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal;
The five members of the second team are:

Steve Nash, Ray Allen, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Amar'e Stoudemire;
The five members of the third team are:

Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, Tracy McGrady, Shawn Marion, Ben Wallace.

Among the All-NBA teams, Stoudemire did not start many times, and Iverson became the only player among all players who failed to enter the playoffs but was selected to the All-NBA team.

Kobe Bryant only played 66 games this season due to injuries, and the same happened to the undrafted Gasol. His attendance rate was not up to standard and he was ultimately not selected.

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"Whether I am selected for the best team or not, it will not change the result. I know my own strength. I am the best scorer in the league!"

However, the vast majority of football critics are still rational, and they will not place too high demands on first-year players.

The title "Akron Mamba" has also been known to more fans. From a popularity perspective, James, who lost the Eastern Conference semifinals, is also a winner.

In contrast, Howard's reputation is not very good. After being dunked by Li You, the new No. 1 pick was labeled a "softie".

The sports media also gave him face and even spent some space reporting on Ewing's family life.

Chris Webber, who was caught up in trade rumors during the All-Star Weekend, was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs again, but this did not affect his comments on the best team:
"I don't know why commentators always pick these guys."

基础数据，艾弗森场均拿到30.7分4.0篮板7.9助攻2.4抢断4.6失误；

After the list was announced, the debate was about why Iverson, who missed the playoffs, was selected while Kobe Bryant was not.

The reason why Kobe lost the selection is that the commentators believed that Iverson's victory contribution value was even better!
In the emerging high-level data of win shares, Iverson ranks 70th and Kobe ranks 27st in the list of players with an attendance rate of more than 31%.

Despite losing the game, James was recognized by ball commentators, and Cavaliers fans also have greater expectations for this responsible leader.

科比场均拿到27.6分5.9篮板6.2助攻1.3抢断0.8盖帽4.1失误；

"Averaging 30 points per game, we all know how difficult it is, and Iverson's spirit inspires us!"

"The competition in basketball is not about personal data. Players who have not entered the playoffs should not be selected for the best team."

There hasn't been much news about the Lakers recently, except for Jeanie Buss calling her boyfriend back, there is very little news about Kobe.

At that time, the Kings wanted to send Webber to Philadelphia, but the deal ultimately failed to be reached.

The shooting rate was 43.3%, the three-point shooting rate was 33.9%, and the free throw shooting rate was 81.6%.

Coupled with the slightly better basic data, Iverson was finally selected to the best third team.

Iverson was selected to the All-NBA team, and some players publicly expressed dissatisfaction.

Although LeBron James showed his desire again, unfortunately, he failed to become a hero in Cleveland.

The debate about the best lineup is still going on. Li You, who returned to New York, did not become Yuan Fang this time. He attended the funeral of Ewing's sister with his old teammates.

There is not much difference between the two. They both lead fishing teams.

"Many people choose the No. 3 jersey because of Iverson. Although he failed to lead the team into the playoffs, it will not affect our longing for him."

Iverson's attendance rate has also brought a lot of bonuses. In the best lineup, all players have played more than 70 games.

After O'Neal left and led the fishing team, it was difficult for Kobe to accept such a result.

As a member of the championship, as long as you are willing to work for the team, most of them can get a decent position in the Knicks.

Starks still maintains the figure he had as a player. Unlike the mellow Ewing, the "madman" at the beginning has turned into a kind middle-aged uncle.

After losing the election, die-hard fans spoke up for Kobe. When ESPN interviewed Kobe himself, he didn’t say much:
"I don't care about these boring awards, I have won championships."

This season's playoff journey is over, and James, who was selected to the best second team, has become a new generation star.

Also attending the funeral was John Starks, who had just served as the Knicks' director of community relations this year.

I wanted to continue digging for news, but Kobe did not give ESPN more opportunities. After briefly expressing his position, he stopped accepting interviews.

"I am indeed dissatisfied with the previous transaction. Iverson is excellent, but I am not interested in working with him. He dribbles too much. That is not the rhythm of the game I like."

Ewing returned to Boston before the start of the G4 game. In the end, Ms. Pauline still failed to survive the cancer.

In last night's Sunday game, the Knicks won the game cleanly at 113:96, easily sweeping the Cavaliers in the semifinals.

Judging from the current configuration of the Cavaliers, Howard has the potential to become a super blue-collar player. In a few growing seasons, he will definitely become a strong helper for James.

Kobe's efficiency value is 23.3, and Iverson's is 23.2. The two are on the same level.

Weber, who was not willing to be alone in the interview, opened up old scores. For a while, fans who liked to join in the fun also began to discuss whether Iverson should be selected.

The shooting rate was 42.4%, the three-point shooting rate was 30.8%, and the free throw shooting rate was 83.5%.

With the blessing of the championship, Ewing's reputation is very good. At least everyone respects this super center who has played for the Knicks for half his life.

When attending the post-game press conference last night, James expressed his support for Iverson being selected for the All-NBA Team:

After the funeral, Starks, who has always been low-key, also accepted an interview with the New York Times.

When asked if he still follows NBA news, Starks responded in the affirmative:

"Although I care more about the relationship between the team and the community, I am also very concerned about modern basketball."

"I once hit 200 three-pointers in a single season. At that time, everyone thought I was crazy, but Lee's appearance changed the game."

"Perhaps many people have not changed their minds about the current award selection. High-end data is very good. He can help fans interpret the game from another level."

"Really good players should be able to withstand analysis like Li. Introducing high-end data to select awards is definitely the right choice."

Li You did not accept an interview, and he and Larry Johnson quickly pulled Starks away.

High-end data has once again appeared on the NBA stage. Li You is very clear that there will be various integrated data in the future. These models support a large number of related practitioners, and Excel represents the future.

On Tuesday the 17th, as the Spurs got the match point, the situation in the Western Conference Finals became clear.

The Heat also won the Battle of Tianwangshan, O'Neal played through injury, and the Miami sports media praised the shark's sportsmanship.

For this round of the series, football critics had mixed reviews, and in the end everyone came to a common conclusion:

“The game between the two teams has a retro aesthetic!”

Hamilton was still the same, focusing on the mid-range, and Billups did not waste three-pointers, and controlled the rhythm of the game with peace of mind.

Wade of the Heat rarely shoots from outside the three-point line, and Stan Van Gundy still often plays from the inside.

Slow pace, muscle collision, many mistakes, and continuous free throws.

After watching the Knicks series and then the games between these two teams, some fans said it was a bit difficult to adapt.

Unlike the Cavaliers, the Pistons are even better. Wade and O'Neal were able to suppress their opponents in the first year of their partnership, and the sports media naturally praised them unanimously.

On the TNT program that day, Charles Barkley was full of praise for Wade's performance.

Two days ago, Barkley strongly opposed using win shares to evaluate players. In the studio this morning, he continued to emphasize:

"If you want to evaluate a player's performance, just watch his game."

"Tables and numbers simply cannot reflect a player's true level. Our eyes don't lie."

This issue has been discussed more than once. Seeing that his partner was about to bring up the retro theory again, Kenny Smith quickly interrupted and said:
"Numbers are the performance of players on the court, and high-level data can better help us understand the role of players in the game."

"If I were a scout for a team or a head coach of a team, I would definitely embrace advanced data."

"Intuition can sometimes be deceiving. You can't watch every game. As long as the large sample size is correct, I believe in this new data."

Kenny Smith's contract is expiring and he is currently seeking a coaching job.

TNT also offered him a hefty contract, and the two sides are still negotiating. If no team hires him as the head coach, Kenny Smith will most likely stay in the studio and continue to commentate on games.

Charles Barkley is different. He talks about wanting to coach a team and be the general manager, but he prefers his current big-mouthed job.

The two had different views on win shares, and Ernie Johnson responded cautiously:
"This data is still being developed and we can further discuss this issue during the offseason."

"Maybe then we can compare the high-level data between Lee and historical stars. Fans will like this topic."

"The Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, and they have a chance to tie the Celtics' record!" "Do you think Lee can lead the Knicks to complete a second three-peat this year?"

From 1959 to 1968, the Celtics won the Eastern Conference championship for eight consecutive years.

Many fans of ancient basketball have never witnessed it, but now the Knicks are showing the dominance of the Celtics team.

When talking about the championship, Charles Barkley was somewhat silent and could only say dryly:
"What hinders the Knicks is injuries. Gasol's condition has declined this year. His performance in the current two rounds of playoffs is just passable."

"Amar'e Stoudemire may be able to help the team offensively, but he hasn't been really tested yet."

"In my opinion, the most incredible thing about Lee is his body. He has not had any major injuries since entering the league."

"Knowing that he wears out more than most players, as he gets older, I think the Knicks will lose their dominance."

Winning again this season, Li You will surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 7 is greater than 6, the best in history is only a matter of time.

Barkley didn't want to talk about this topic, but Kenny Smith said frankly:

"Considering that the Heat are also suffering from injuries, if the two teams meet in the conference finals, I am still more optimistic about the Knicks."

"Wade is very good as a second-year rookie, but the gap between him and Lee is too big. It will be difficult for the Heat to defeat the Knicks with only Shaq."

Li You's basic data surrounded Wade in all directions. Charles Barkley couldn't refute this and could only say in a low voice:
"Basketball games are not based on numbers. Second-year Lee can beat Michael Jordan. Why can't Wade beat the Knicks?"

"Lee had Ewing next to him then, and now Wade has O'Neal next to him. The young man can create miracles!"

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The second-year LeBron James failed to get Li You's script. The second-year Wade currently has high hopes, and ball commentators hope that history will repeat itself.

The sports media in Miami cheered for Wade, and columns and articles analyzed it, and they all believed that this was the Heat's best opportunity!

On the night of the 18th, the Pistons returned to the Palace Arena of Auburn Hills but did not admit defeat and once again pulled one back.

At 84:91, with excellent defense, the Pistons dragged the series into a tiebreaker.

Wade played less than 15 minutes tonight and did not return to the court due to knee discomfort.

Although they lost the game, both O'Neal and Wade were very confident when they attended the press conference after the game.

As a "fake fan" of Li You, Wade has always disliked the Knicks.

Wade, who had obviously watched the TNT program, took the initiative to express his position after the game:
"I don't know why everyone always thinks Lee is invincible. In fact, we defeated the Knicks in the regular season."

"The competition in basketball is not about numbers. If you want to beat your opponent, it depends on the desire to win!"

"Shaq shared his championship experience with me without reservation, and I was named to the All-NBA team. I didn't think I would lose to Lee."

Wade was particularly enthusiastic when talking about this topic. O'Neal ignored the Pistons again, looked at his younger brother with a smile, and followed with a low voice:
"Look at our lineup, we are full of championship aspirations!"

"Second-year Wade is even better than Kobe. If I can win a championship with the Lakers, I will also win a championship with Miami."

"I don't care about those boring statistics. Maybe Lee is No. 1 in the league, but that doesn't mean he can win."

The sports media in the audience did not expect that the two would advance to the conference finals and did not pay attention to the subsequent tiebreaker.

Last year, Wade was still a good boy and did not let himself go. Like other rookies, he expressed his yearning for Li You.

After O'Neal joined, in less than a season, Wade's "fake fan" attribute was completely exposed, and he even began to challenge the Knicks.

This press conference eventually turned into a bragging conference:

"Putting aside statistics and past championships, Lee is just an ordinary player!"

The sports media loved hearing about these two people's remarks. Compared with the Pistons, everyone hopes that the Heat can enter the conference finals.

The Spurs advanced in a low-key manner, the SuperSonics got the match point, and the popularity of the Western Conference semifinals was not as high as the heat.

On Thursday the 19th, Alonzo Mourning, who returned to Miami, boasted as a big brother:
"I like the culture of the Heat. As I have emphasized before, no one in the league desires the championship more than we do!"

"Everyone has put in a lot of effort for this. Our training volume is unmatched by many teams. God will favor children who work hard."

The Miami Herald loved Mourning's return, and after the article appeared in the newspaper, local fans chanted "Fight for the Kidney Warrior!"

The media in Detroit did not follow suit. Recently, General Motors' stock has continued to plummet, which has affected daily life.

The citizens of Detroit are more concerned about the future of the city than the NBA. If it goes bankrupt, many families will encounter difficulties. Not many have savings these days.

The Knicks got a lot of rest, and the New York Post didn't mind shouting from the air.

In the morning newspaper, a column in the sports section briefly reviewed Li You's performance in the first two rounds of the playoffs:

“场均38.4分5.3篮板10.6助攻1.8抢断1.3失误；

"The field goal percentage was 60.5%, the three-point shooting percentage was 46.8%, and the free throw percentage was 95.3%."

"Averaging 33.9 minutes per game, averaging 22.0 shots per game, and a true shooting percentage of 75.1%."

After listing some data, he also helped the Knicks win a championship on loan.

No matter how you compare star data and team data, there is only one conclusion:
"win!"

The Knicks' training volume is indeed not very good, and they do not require players' body fat percentage like the Heat do.

The training team has always been worried about injuries affecting Li You, and in many cases daily training will be reduced.

That afternoon, the Knicks ended their training session early again, and D'Antoni didn't even arrange for normal tactical training.

As for players taking the initiative to practice more, D'Antoni has no objection. The coaching staff is currently most concerned about health issues, and tactics come second.

The players leave, and Mike Malone and the assistant coaches have to continue working.

When he returned to the office, D'Antoni was also watching the edited videotape. Before several assistant coaches could speak, he immediately said with a smile:

"Everyone is in good condition. If the Heat advance, I plan to let Lee play against Wade."

"O'Neal is currently unable to absorb a lot of ball rights, and their reliance on Wade is more serious than we thought."

Affected by a thigh injury, O'Neal's data dropped a bit compared to the regular season.

Mike Malone and several assistant coaches looked at each other, and then whispered:

"Whether this will increase Li's physical load, this season will be very taxing on Li."

The consequence of the exaggerated data is an increase in usage rate. In every round of the series, the coaching staff will worry about Li You's health.

The entire Knicks team knows very well that if Li You is injured, the championship will most likely be gone.

In the first round of the game, someone suggested that Li You should not play against Carter. D'Antoni rejected the suggestion. This adjustment has a hint of a boomerang.

"The right choice is to end the series as soon as possible. Bell cannot restrict Wade, and the opponent's impact will cause huge trouble for our inside line."

"Lee thinks he can limit Wade, and I respect his opinion."

D'Antoni said these words with a relaxed expression, and several people realized that this was a suggestion from his thigh.
Ewing seemed to be used to seeing such scenes, and he didn't show too many unexpected emotions on his face.

However, Mike Malone had the idea of ​​"there is an alternative" in his mind. The position of head coach was easier than he imagined.

Li You returned to his home in Tarrytown in the evening and had to continue answering emails.

General Motors stock has caused trouble for hedge funds, with some investors worried that the underlying bond portfolio will affect their returns.

At dinner time, when Scarlett and Kristen Ritter returned home, they noticed that Li You was still in the study, and they immediately got tired of it.

Scarlett's waistline increased a bit and she squeezed into Li You's arms. She glanced at the laptop, blinked and whispered:

“Honey, there’s no need to work all the time!”

Kristen Ritter pouted quietly. Two days ago, Li You accompanied Scarlett to watch a film at the Independent Film Festival in Manhattan, and also attended the award ceremony by the way.

Afterwards, Li You accompanied a few people to a food festival in Manhattan for two days.

Jin is still working, while Scarlett, who is unemployed, is tired of being around Li You every day and can only act coquettishly and say nice things.

Both of them were wearing large white T-shirts. Li You kissed the girl in his arms, then stood up, hugged the two of them and walked to the restaurant and said:

"After working hard for a few months, we can relax at the end of the year."

Li You also showed a look of yearning on his face. Once a hurricane occurs, the green sword will wave to him:

“It’s time to awed the Manchester fans!”

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(End of this chapter)