NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 402 True Dynasty (Daily Chapter)

On the morning of June 2005, 6, confetti rained down in Manhattan.

For New York sports fans, the Knicks achieved an incredible record.

98 ended the Bulls' second three-peat. A few years later, the Knicks accomplished this achievement. No one could stop them. This was a perfect script.

As for talk of gold content, most fans don't care at all. They are the most dominant team after the Celtics!
Considering that the basketball environment back then was completely different from modern basketball, young fans automatically ignored the history next door and shouted along with the New York media:
"The New York Knicks are the greatest and most dominant team since the founding of the NBA!"

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This year's championship parade has a completely different meaning. 7 is greater than 6. Li You officially surpassed the historical scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and became the best player in history.

As for Bill Russell, an old antique, he is also automatically ignored by young fans. A reporter from the New York Post was quoted as saying:
"If Lee goes back in time, the Celtics simply won't be able to win that many championships."

When it was close to 10 o'clock, fans participating in the parade had gathered on both sides of the street. In the middle of the road, apart from the NYPD police, only fire trucks were standing ready.

Manhattan is not suitable for parades. The city is too crowded and the buildings on some old streets always give people a sense of insecurity.

But New Yorkers are probably used to it. After all, this is the seventh time this kind of celebration has happened.
At the corner of Battery Square and Broadway, a group of fans woke up early to grab a perfect spot along the parade route.

As the double-decker bus, built by the Bond Parade Float Company of Clifton, N.J., moved slowly, the screams couldn't stop.

Fans wearing new Knicks championship hats cheered on both sides. Although the series did not return to New York, this did not affect the sales of team peripheral souvenirs.

The hat has a blue brim and a white body. There are only English letters on the front, and on the back of the hat there are nine O'Brien Cup patterns from small to large.

This hat, which has just been put on the shelves, is priced at US$59.99, and some special colors and patterns will cost extra.

Considering this is a summer hat, when the weather gets colder, and a wool hat is released, you can still cut it again!
Social media has just emerged, but most fans still hold cameras and video cameras. Li You, who was wearing a large white championship T-shirt on the float and wearing a hat backwards, raised the trophy amidst the cheers of the fans.

"Wow!"

The fans who were restricted by the fence instantly raised their volume. The CBS reporter in the middle of the road was startled by the shouts and subconsciously clenched the microphone in his hand.

As a professional reporter, he also had to interview the fans at the parade.

When I saw a white guy wearing a Nets jersey and a Knicks hat, I immediately moved forward, walked up to him, and asked loudly:
"Hey, man, you from New Jersey?"

The white guy who saw the camera seemed to be even more excited, and the crowd surrounding him also shouted:
"This is crazy, I feel like I'm losing my voice, I love the Knicks, Lee is my hero!"

Saying these words while wearing a Nets jersey made everyone at CBS feel a little inconsistent.

The white boy was quickly pushed aside, and several younger fans wearing the Knicks' home No. 1 jersey grabbed the microphone and shouted:
"A true dynasty team, Lee's performance was incredible!"

"The greatest city in the world, with the greatest fans in the world, New York is the true world champion!"

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All kinds of shouts were heard, and CBS staff soon discovered that there were a lot of fans wearing Nets jerseys in the parade.

When interviewing an older fan, the group’s doubts were answered:
"We used to be Nets fans, but now everyone is Knicks fans."

Some young fans who followed their parents spoke loudly to the camera about their wishes:

"When the Nets move back to Brooklyn, it will be more convenient to watch the game and we will be able to buy cheaper front-row tickets."

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Most fans are reluctant to buy front-row tickets at Madison Square Garden. Except for the prices in the back row of the "Screaming Zone", which have not increased over the years, ticket prices in other locations have hit new highs.

The staff at CBS finally understood why the Dolan family was so strongly opposed to the West End stadium project. The Knicks had already formed a monopoly and no one could compete with them in Manhattan.

White, blue and orange ribbons floated in the air, floats moved, and the nearly one million fans who participated in the parade began to celebrate.

Although everyone knows that the Knicks' salary cap will continue to expand next season, and as time goes by, the championship lineup will also become older, but the true dynasty is enough for everyone to brag about for X10 years!
While enjoying the victory, even rational fans are satisfied at this moment.

At 11 o'clock, the stage was set up in front of the city hall. As everyone in the Knicks seat took their seats in the back, the invited dance group also began to perform.

Although the railings on the second-floor terrace have turned black and the building looks a bit old, the Knicks team logo and seven shining golden trophies hanging on the front door conceal the somewhat shabby celebration venue.

After the performance, the 258 loyal fans who had been arranged came to the stage.

Alexandra Drunicki, an 85-year-old die-hard New York sports fan, was invited to the front. Facing the CBS reporter, the sturdy old white man praised excitedly:
"Being able to see the greatest guy in the history of basketball, I certainly wouldn't miss this celebration."

"The Knicks deserve it, they've won everything, it's been a fantastic 9 years!"

Stephen A. Smith also appeared near the stage with his family.

Like the average fan, wearing a hat and cheering loudly, Stephen A. Smith seems to have forgotten about his little brother, Allen Iverson, who is now a stalwart.
Spike Lee, who spends a lot of money to watch the game every year, got preferential treatment and sat in the back row management position with his family.

In recent years, James Dolan has been cutting leeks more and more fiercely. The great director does not seem to care about his wallet. After taking his seat, he happily joined the fans in cheering.

As if holding a press conference, Bloomberg still wore a black suit, but changed his tie to orange.

Seeing the mayor take the stage, cheers rang out again. Although Bloomberg ignored James Dolan on the float, he would not let down the fun at this time. He smiled and said to the fans:

"Do you feel that this celebration is familiar again?"

"I'm sure that most fans in the NBA are envious of this feeling."

"This similar feeling means championship, means dynasty, means the birth of the best player in history!"

The fans at the front clapped and applauded very proudly. Blomberg was in a much better mood and took this opportunity to say again:
"A few years ago, no one would have believed the Knicks would accomplish this."

"They all believe that the Bulls led by Michael Jordan are invincible. 72 wins are the best in history. They have received countless praises."

"But Lee's appearance changed everything. He led New York to complete revenge and then created an era belonging to the Knicks."

"The greatest city in the world welcomed a champion, Lee brought the O'Brien Trophy back to New York, and now we are giving him a special gift as well."

As the staff handed over an exquisite gift box, Li You also came to the front and hugged Bloomberg to greet him.

The media reporters in the audience raised their cameras and pointed them at the two people. After opening the gift box, a delicate key was revealed. Blomberg hugged Li You and said with a smile:

"The material of this key comes from the Twin Towers. After the attack, the city fell into panic and many people chose to leave."

"Sports brings us together and Lee has been deeply connected to the city through his service to the community over the years."

"Now I give him this special key to thank him for his contribution to this city over the years!"

Li You, who accepted the gift, did not look carefully at the long and shiny key. He came to the podium, held the gift and said with a smile:

"Thank you for this special gift and of course the New York fans for always supporting us and my teammates behind me."

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to stand here today."

"This is our victory. Put aside our worries and let us celebrate. The championship belongs to New York!"

The fans in the back could also see the scene through three large screens. Screams and cheers rang out again. They witnessed the birth of a true dynasty team.

Artest, who was wearing a hat in the audience, also cheered. Before, some fans believed that he ruined the Knicks' dynasty. After defeating the Spurs, such opinions became less and less.

On the contrary, more fans are looking forward to his return, and the complete Knicks team may be able to create another miracle.
With the blessing of seven O'Brien Trophies, James Dolan also received a warm welcome from the fans when he came to the podium:

"I had an idea a long time ago. I want fans all over the world to witness the greatest city becoming a champion!"

"Now that dream has come true, we are bringing the O'Brien Trophy to where it belongs, and the most loyal fans in the world deserve this honor."

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The curly boss was blowing hard on the stage. Behind him, Grant Hill looked around and still didn't see General Manager Glenfield.

The atmosphere team cheered, and Hill poked Li You and asked in a low voice:

"Hasn't the matter at the beginning of the month been resolved? Are we going to have a new general manager in the off-season?"

Not only Glenfield, but also Ewing is not here. Li You hasn't received the exact information yet, but according to the current intensity of the incident, it is likely to end up in court: "Don't worry, even if the worst result occurs, our boss We are also prepared, maybe he will also serve as the general manager.”

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Hill opened his mouth, but in the end he could only touch his chin with his hand to hide his surprise.

The coaching staff didn't seem to realize that something was wrong. When D'Antoni came to the stage, he smiled from ear to ear. Listening to the cheers of the fans, his mustache said proudly:
"I'm proud to coach the Knicks and bring the O'Brien Trophy back to New York for the third consecutive year. This is our gift to the most loyal fans in sports!"

"I want to retire here and I will stay with the team!"

"Considering my age, when Lee retires, I will also say goodbye to the position of first-line coach."

"This is my ideal. We will continue to win in the future. Our opponents can imitate us, but I guarantee everyone that they will never be able to surpass the Knicks!"

This sentence once again ignited the atmosphere at the scene. New York fans had long been unhappy with those "thieves", and many people began to shout D'Antoni's name loudly:
"Mike! Mike! Mike!"

The shouts made Mustache happy. When he returned to his seat, he immediately leaned back tactically and thought in his heart:
"What is a championship coach!"

The atmosphere team also stepped forward to shout X. New York fans "forgave" Raja Bell for his mediocre performance in the finals, and applauded the low-key Prince.

Although Stoudemire was sitting in his seat with a smile on his face, he was secretly feeling lemony.

It is not difficult to tell from the fans' reaction that this is Li You's team. No matter what news his agent releases, New York fans don't care.

The expected scene of holding a sign asking him to stay did not appear, and the smoke screens before had no effect.

Kurt Thomas is considered a meritorious player of the team. The veteran boasted X during his speech:

"Before the Finals, someone told me that Bruce Bowen was the league's scorer stopper."

"I've also been told that Tim Duncan is a selfless leader who can tear the Knicks apart inside."

"Now these clowns are silent. They have never been close to the Knicks. They have no idea how terrible Lee is in the Finals."

"The Spurs lost again, maybe I should be dubbed the 'Duncan Terminator'!"

Although Kurt Thomas may leave the team next season, he always considers himself a member of the Knicks. New York fans also like this, and the more they brag, the more excited they are.
On the contrary, Gasol was a bit reluctant to let go. He had relatively high demands on himself and his performance in the finals was average. In addition to steadily eating the cake, he failed to shoulder the main attack.

It wasn't until he was interviewed by Spanish reporters that Gasol showed his confident side:
"I will bring championship experience back to my motherland. There is no doubt that I will compete in the Men's Basketball World Championships. I will bring a championship to Spain in 06!"

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The largest victory parade in recent years lasted for a long time.

The health department said in an interview that staff picked up 34.2 tons of paper that day, and the street cleaning work went all out after the fans left.

More than 500 workers, 34 mechanical sweepers, 14 collector trucks and 120 leaf blowers worked long hours.

The next day, the New York Times also reported on the championship parade, and a photo of Li You and Bloomberg became the headline:

"GOAT!"

On Saturday, June 6, the Knicks' work was completely over, and Li You also returned to his home on 25nd Street to rest.

After a busy week, Li You, who was no longer accepting interviews, had time to read the backlog of emails.

Before dinner, Li You finally received the long-awaited call. Hearing Milinda's slightly excited voice, he stood up and came to the window and asked happily:
"It seems that the acquisition is completely completed?"

"The progress is in line with expectations, and the shares owned by Red Football Capital have reached 97.6%."

"Having acquired part of the Glazer family's shares, now we can forcefully acquire the remaining shares and, my dear, you will own a football club!"

Hearing the words of the caring girl, Li You breathed a sigh of relief. Although he spent more money than expected, the result was good.

The two of them talked on the phone for a while. After Ivana came to the study, she also squeezed to the window, came into Li You's arms and whispered:
"Honey, are we leaving for England?"

After hanging up the phone, Li You hugged the increasingly chubby white rabbit in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her, and then said with a smile:
"We have to prepare during this period. When Manchester United is completely delisted from the London Stock Exchange, we will go to Manchester."

"We should show our strength to the fans who keep protesting against us. The club is in debt for better development!"

Recently, I deliberately learned about football knowledge in detail, and Ivana also realized the status of Manchester United in European football.

In the American sports world, having a huge number of fans also means a lot of money. In addition to the considerable revenue, the club can also increase its popularity.

Ivana, who was wearing a black skirt, stood up on her tiptoes and kissed Li You. She noticed the big hand on her waist moving upwards, her face turned red, and she quickly turned to Georgina at the door and said:

"I have to live here recently. Our house is being renovated recently. Would you like to come and stay with me for a few days?"

Li You saw Georgina, who was wearing a floral suspender skirt, sighing regretfully, with a smile on her face but secretly complaining in her heart:
“The rich woman walks without making any sound.”

Without enjoying the play in the study, Georgina walked up to the two of them, patted Li You's chest, giggled, took Ivana's arm, pulled the two of them and teased:
"What a lame excuse to change the subject. Is your dad going to be filming the next season of a reality show at home?"

Ivana hugged Li You's arm tightly, thinking of her home, and complained helplessly:
"I attended a weapons dealer's party a while ago. When I got home, my father felt that the house was not grand enough. He planned to change the decoration style."

Li You knew that Georgina seemed to like athletic and strong men, but he still took the initiative to ignore her provocative eyes and continued the discussion:
"What style? The penthouse has been designed to perfection."

Ivana also liked the current decoration style, but her opinion did not affect the family, so she could only complain again:

"Neutral colors will most likely turn gold."

On the evening of June 6, the 28 NBA Draft was held again at Madison Square Garden.

Kobe, who came to New York with the team staff, has been in a bad mood these days. He feels that the city has gone crazy!
Michael Jordan is a loser here, only Li You is the real GOAT
The arrogant New York fans like to count championships and talk about statistics. If it weren't for McDunner Excel and Li You, the former GOAT would most likely be stepped on.

Following the Lakers staff to this familiar arena, Kobe was still in a bad mood and kept smiling reluctantly.

Thinking of the pie that Kupchak drew for him, Kobe felt a sense of anticipation in his heart:

"A very talented big man? Next season, I will return to the Finals."

Players from other teams also followed the management to the scene. After Kobe said hello, he soon heard exclamations from behind him.

James Dolan appeared in front of everyone wearing a black formal suit and a red scarf. Sports reporters all gathered around him, scrambling to interview the founder of the dynasty.

The Lakers have the No. 10 pick this year. The management and Kobe saw Deron Williams before, but before they made a move, the Trail Blazers took the first step.
"What are they interviewing? The Knicks only have the 30th and 60th picks."

"A dynasty team? Without the league's care, they would have lost long ago."

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The staff's sour words made Kobe feel better again. As David Stern appeared in front with a smile, the draft officially began.

The Bucks, who received the No. 1 pick, selected Andrew Bogut;
The Hawks, a bad team led by Marbury, selected Marvin Williams with the second overall pick;

The Jazz, who switched to the third pick, selected Deron Williams without hesitation;

The Hornets selected diminutive Chris Paul with the fourth pick;

The Bobcats selected Raymond Felton with the fifth overall pick;
The Trail Blazers selected Martell Webster with the sixth pick;

The Raptors selected Charlie Villanueva with the seventh pick;

The Magic selected Channing Frye with the eighth pick;

The Warriors selected Ike Diogu with the ninth pick;
The Lakers selected Andrew Bynum with the 10th overall pick.

The Knicks selected David Lee with the 30th pick.

Madison Square Garden burst into cheers. Kobe ignored the booing crowd and took the initiative to come to the smiling Bynum and said seriously:

"In the new season, I will train you to become the league's top insider!"

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(End of this chapter)