NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 428 "Grudge-holding Li." (-word chapter)

On the night of February 2006, 2, the Chinese sports media following Yao Ming witnessed the fragile side of the "superstar" at the post-match press conference.

Perhaps he lost too much. McGrady, who had just been selected into the Houston All-Star starting lineup, broke the defense after the game.
In the press conference hall, the New York reporters sitting in the audience were already smiling. Seeing the big mouth being unlucky, everyone felt happy and even had the urge to applaud.

Yao Ming, who attended the press conference together, looked confused, and his partner beside him was talking nonsense. He never thought that McGrady was carrying such huge pressure.

"I couldn't relax for most of the game and I even rolled out of the hotel bed before the game because my back was in so much pain."

"I was worried that I would be taken out on a stretcher again. The tightness in my back had become the norm and no one cared about my injury."

Wearing a loose black formal suit, tears gradually appeared in McGrady's eyes when talking about his injuries. It was too difficult for him.

Noticing that the New York reporters in the audience seemed to want to ask questions, McGrady rubbed his eyes and continued to say emotionally:
"My fiancée Clyda Harris just gave birth to my second child, a beautiful boy. I couldn't even be with my family for the game."

"You have no idea how worried my family was about me when I was carried out on a stretcher not long ago!"

"I wanted to leave the basketball court more than once. I wanted to disappear from the public and return to my family, but in the end I chose to persist."

Logging is important in the United States, and many sports reporters fell silent after McGrady made his remarks.

The atmosphere at the scene also became a little heavy, and Yao Ming on the stage didn't know what to say. He didn't expect McGrady to even think about giving up.

The sports reporters in New York showed disdain on their faces. They have no sympathy with multi-millionaires. The public pressure was brought on by McGrady himself!

If it weren't for the sake of attracting attention and playing honestly, who would care about the Rockets with 17 wins and 30 losses?
If he didn't follow the hot topics in every interview and "redefine greatness" with those fellow sufferers, who would care about McGrady's personal performance?

The reporters from the Houston Chronicle couldn't stand hearing it anymore. Although they were our own people, how could there be so much drama in a basketball game:
"We understand your pressure, but the Rockets lost this game by 43 points. Who should be responsible for such a loss?"

McGrady was a little angry that he could not get sympathy from his own people for his tragic experience. Fortunately, Yao Ming took over the conversation in time and replied seriously:
"It's my problem. I always make the team lose points when defending pick-and-rolls. Coach Brown takes good care of me, but I hope to get more playing time in the next games."

"I want to say sorry to the Houston fans and the Chinese fans. This kind of loss is unacceptable."

75:118, even though Li You clocked in for the third quarter, the atmosphere team played hard and completely defeated the Rockets.

Yao Ming expressed his stance, and the Houston reporters reluctantly nodded, and then stopped saying anything. Tonight's game really made them angry, and many people even yelled at the team for being weak after the game.

出场39分钟，26中9，三分线外3中0，罚球7中5，23分5篮板6助攻2抢断3失误；

Although he dared to play hard in garbage time, McGrady's data was still very inefficient, and he failed to show his dominance in the face of Prince.

只出场24分钟的姚明8中4，罚球4中4，拿到12分7篮板2助攻1盖帽2失误的数据。

The performance of the "Yao-Mai combination" was mediocre, and the Chinese sports media were very disappointed.

No one was adding insult to injury. Seeing the two men getting up and leaving the game, the New York sports media quietly pouted. They had to go to Houston before the All-Star Game. The fun wasn't over yet. They just had to wait patiently.

When Li You and Gasol appeared on the stage, everyone cheered up again. Unlike McGrady, who looked bitter and angry, both of them had smiles on their faces.

"It's a pity that we couldn't tie the historical record. I'm quite satisfied with this game. Pau should appear in the All-Star starting lineup. You all saw how good his condition is."

Before anyone could ask questions, Li You joked about the game and continued to brag about teammate X.

出场31分钟，12中7，三分线外3中1，罚球6中5，20分11篮板4助攻2抢断1盖帽2失误；

Thanks to the opponent's victory, Gasol scored a double-double in the third quarter. This kind of performance has appeared frequently recently, and he has completely gotten rid of the fatigue state at the beginning of the season.

"This is not our limit. The coach is right. We can play better. In some rounds, everyone relaxed and handled the ball a little casually."

Gasol seemed a little embarrassed after he sat down and hurriedly summarized the game. As soon as he heard this, the reporters in Houston couldn't hold back. They were humiliated!
Reporter Wang Meng of Sports Weekly also felt uncomfortable hearing this. They usually report news selectively to entertain domestic fans, but the lie was exposed tonight:
"Li You, can you give Yao Ming some advice? This is his first game after returning from injury. His performance failed to meet the fans' expectations."

Wang Meng didn't look good. He knew the public opinion environment in the country. After losing so much, voices that Yao Ming was dragging down the team would definitely appear.

Some Rockets fans are very confident, and Li You is also aware of this, but he doesn’t want to be a “big villain”, so he naturally says nice things at this time:
"We have always been in contact. After Dikambe joined the Rockets, he also gave Yao some advice."

"I agree with him. There is no need to squeeze his body. He needs to become more flexible. This toe injury may be an opportunity. The era of heavy centers has long passed."

Most players will gain weight after entering the NBA. Yao Ming is doing fine so far, Mike Brown cannot control the players, and Mutombo has said more than once that Houston is suitable for retirement.
The New York media did not forget McGrady’s emotional speech, and took this opportunity to ask Li You another question:

"Lee, how do you balance family and basketball? As we all know, you just became the father of two children."

Unaware of McGrady complaining in front of the media, Li You simply responded based on his own life:

"The mother of the child will pay more. You know, many times I have to fly to away games continuously, but fortunately my salary is quite good, which can make it easier for them."

"Scarlett recently got a role. You can pay attention to her and don't talk about weight. She is still working hard to recover and give some encouragement to young mothers."

Soon the reporters in New York laughed kindly. The little one was not exposed, but many reporters took pictures of the plump young girl.

Many people looked at the sports reporters in Houston. Li You never complained about his situation to the media. In comparison, McGrady was completely out of character.

Across the ocean, China did not broadcast the Rockets' disastrous defeat. On the 236th, CCTV Sports just missed this Sunday's showdown.

However, after the sports news broadcast the result of the game at noon on Monday, a group of Rockets fans still broke the defense collectively, and the voice of "Yao Ming is dragging the team down" also appeared on the Internet.

After all, McGrady scored 20+ all-around statistics. Of course, Yao Ming took the blame for the loss!
Some voices of criticism soon emerged in the American media because Li You was absent from the training session the next day.

Ax Capital hosted former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at Daniel's French Restaurant, and Li You also attended the private exchange meeting with Milinda and Ivana.

The Wall Street Journal was the first to get the news that Ax Capital, a hedge fund that has made a lot of money recently, sought the guidance of the former Federal Reserve Chairman and spent at least $25 that night.

Among them, US$15 is consulting fees, and the rest is meal expenses.
This was the first time that former Chairman Greenspan publicly gave money to him after he left office. Lehman Brothers soon followed suit, and many hedge funds in the industry also expressed their need for guidance.

That night, the Rockets continued their road trip in the Eastern Conference. Facing Iverson, who was returning from injury, they finally won.

89:81, although McGrady was still inefficient, Yao Ming and Alston both broke out, and the Rockets won with difficulty.

出场35分钟，19中5，三分线外4中0，罚球4中3，13分5篮板5助攻2抢断4失误，麦克格雷迪继续自己的拉胯表现。

After winning the game with a smile on his face, McGrady stopped complaining and instead praised his opponent Iverson:
"It's great to see Allen return to the All-Star starting lineup. This is what he deserves. He has inspired many young players, and the data cannot reflect his role!"

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Winning depends entirely on the opponent's support. Iverson played steadily, playing 46 minutes, making 22 of 6, 5 of 0 from beyond the three-point line, 24 of 20 free throws, scoring 32 points, 2 steals and 3 turnovers.

There were 24 turnovers in the game. After the game, the 76ers' head coach Cheeks directly broke the defense. Philadelphia sports reporters captured the scene of yelling and swearing in the locker room.

Yao Ming played 42 minutes, made 21 of 9 shots, and scored a team-high 27 points;
Looking at his partner who was gloating over his misfortune, he suddenly felt that this contract extension might not be a good thing.
Before the trade deadline, there were more and more corresponding trade rumors. The Nets next door seemed to be interested in everyone, but until now, the lineup has not changed much.

With 24 wins and 22 losses, under the leadership of Kidd, the Nets have never fallen behind. As long as they work hard after the All-Star Game, they have a high probability of getting a playoff spot.

Vince Carter only received 120 million votes in the All-Star voting, and his popularity dropped sharply. Although he continued to show his Mamba spirit, unfortunately, the fans did not buy it.

Stephen A. Smith's program whitewashed Iverson, but Carter did not have such a chance. Raptors fans are still resisting him. As for New Jersey, they have long become Li You.

On Tuesday, February 2, the game started at 7:19 that night. The Continental Airlines Arena was packed, and the fans at the scene were fully engaged.

Tomorrow is the time for the Grammy Awards. The couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé are missing from the front row, which makes the director frequently focus the camera on coach Lawrence Frank.

The team's record is not ideal, and the management has not taken much action and has not brought Garnett to Kidd. Frank seems to be taking the blame again, and there are frequent rumors of dismissal.

As the Knicks took the lead, they soon switched to home and away. Halfway through the third quarter, many fans in the arena had already booed Carter.

"what!"

During the counterattack, Carter performed a gliding dunk. After completing the dunk, Carter vented his emotions and shouted under the basket. The bursts of boos made the dunk king's face look particularly ugly.

"Let's go Knicks!."

The sound of cheering made Kidd, who was on guard, curse. The home court was full of traitors, and the fans who lost in the playoffs would also have to take the blame!
When receiving the ball from the baseline, Li You used his ball protector to swat Kidd's arm from time to time and slowly dribbled across the half court.

Although he missed a training session, his condition was not affected too much. He still played efficiently in the first half of the game and sent out 8 assists.

The atmosphere at the scene was so tense that on the Nets bench, the atmosphere team stood up and shouted loudly, trying to inspire the team to a better state.

The two wings opened up in turn, Laga Bell moved towards the left corner, and Gasol on the free throw line stepped forward to fake a screen.

Carter noticed that teammate Nenad Kostic followed the pick-and-roll at the top of the arc. Li You switched to his left hand and immediately let go of the opposing defender to attack in advance.

The opponent moved, and Li You relied on Kidd to turn his back quickly, but failed to completely get rid of the defense. When his right hand touched the ball, he first stopped suddenly with a blast, and then accelerated with a heavy shoulder.

After a sudden stop and start, under the second acceleration, Li You grabbed half of his body and drove to the basket against the sliding Kidd.

Carter quickly adjusted his direction and tried to cooperate with his teammates to block Li You's breakthrough route in advance. Seeing that the three of them were about to squeeze into the paint area, the basketball flew to the left corner.

Before the defense was about to be in place, Li You, who broke through in the middle, secretly sent a behind-the-back pass. The unguarded Laga Bell received the ball in the left corner and made a steady jump shot!

"Whoa!" The three-pointer hit the net.

75:52，第3节比赛还剩4分09秒，现场的篮网队球迷提前进入沉默不语的状态。

Laga Bell celebrated the goal with a fist pump in excitement. This year, his performance from beyond the three-point line has reached the best level of his career, and he was also invited by the league to participate in the three-point shooting contest.

After signing a good contract, playing time and data increasing, Laga Bell has ushered in his highlight moment.

Taking advantage of Kidd catching the ball at the baseline, Li You started to tease his old rival again while leading the defense:
"You guys can continue to double-team me so that we can all rest early!"

The Nets are obviously fully prepared. There was a lot of help defense tonight and the game was like a playoff game.

The frowning Kidd didn't say a word, but just accelerated the advancement, not waiting for half time to pass before he signaled Carter to move in advance.

The two big men stood in the high position of the left and right elbows to cover. Carter crossed the line from the left wing, and Diaw, who came on the rotation, switched defense in time.

Kidd quickly dealt the cards, and when Carter ran to the right wing to catch the ball, Diaw had already moved to help defend.

Although there was a big chance inside, Jason Collins got Laja Bel stuck behind him and started asking for the ball in the low post, but Carter still did not pass the ball.

Lifting the ball, he feinted and took a horizontal tentative step with his right foot. Taking advantage of Diaw slightly moving backward, Carter suddenly made a pull-up jumper!
As the basketball went hollow into the basket, Carter, who hit the shot, roared again. The game was not over yet, and he wanted to keep throwing.

The point difference was still 20 points. When Li You caught the ball, he gave Diaw a thumbs up, indicating that the last round was the correct defensive choice.

The scattered cheers soon became uniform again. Kidd no longer led the defense, but loudly reminded his teammates to get into position.

Gasol under the basket began to beckon Diaw to get on the line. As Li You passed the half court, Gasol caught the ball in the left elbow area in advance, and the two wings accelerated towards the bottom corner.

After receiving the instruction, Diaw moved up the right elbow and just outside the three-point line, Gasol passed the ball laterally.

From the right extension line, Diaw easily caught the ball, and big man Jason Collins' heart tightened. The opponent had used the same tactic many times, and he couldn't guard it every time.
Li You, who handed over the ball early, first cut in from the center without the ball, then ran to the right corner, using Artest's cover to accelerate the shot.

Jefferson switched defenses in time and chased after Li You, trying to destroy the ball.

Perhaps because he was leading too much, Diaw became more comfortable passing the ball. When Li You was close to the three-point line, he suddenly made a fake pass, which made Jefferson rush to grab it.

Li You was not affected, and continued to move, running to his teammate's side to catch the ball from hand to hand, and at the same time, his body swayed forward and to the left.

Jefferson, who once again adjusted his center of gravity, was fooled by the short passing cooperation between the two. His body instinctively slid to the right, trying to squeeze through the screen.

Swinging left and right, the moment Li You released the ball with his left hand, he accelerated his dribbling speed, changed direction in front of his body, touched the ball with his right hand, took a step laterally and immediately stopped to blast the ball.

Jefferson, who was desperately trying to defend, wanted to slide again, but his body refused to obey him. He was stuck on the three-point line and watched as Li You combined the ball and shot a drift jumper!

"Whoa!" Another three-pointer was scored.

The Continental Arena was filled with excitement. The Knicks scored three points tonight like rain. Their offense came one after another and they couldn't stop at all.

D'Antoni on the sidelines watched Li You and Diaw high-five and celebrate, and for a moment he showed a proud expression. The five outside lineups all had shots. As long as they made the shots, the game would last for three quarters!

"Good job!"

The mustache shouted twice with a smile, and soon sat back on the bench and leaned back tactically. After a few more minutes of playing, the opponent should surrender.

The game was still going on. To everyone's expectation in the Knicks, Carter continued his three-point shooting touch. He dribbled the ball from the left wing against Laga Bell's block and made a strong shot.

On the defensive end, just as Li You passed half court, Jefferson cooperated with Kidd to double-team outside the three-point line.

On the right wing, Artest received the pass, and the latter responded with a slightly adjusted three-pointer in the face of Jason Collins, who was coming up to defend him.

81:58, the score difference has not narrowed.

As Carter made a pull-up jump shot after cutting in from the right wing, the Nets once again double-teamed Li You in advance. Artest's left wing thrust into the basket and caused a foul. Coach Frank began to make substitutions.

After making two free throws, the Nets took the lead in entering the rotation and raised the flag to surrender.
When Carter's breakthrough was about to reach a free throw, the Knicks also began to rotate. Artest, who was replaced, was still full of energy. He walked to the side and kept shouting:
"Too weak, I am the real all-star!"

Carter was not selected as the starter. The happiest person was Artest. Happiness requires comparison. He is happy when his opponent is unlucky.

Veteran Finley, who came off the bench, high-fived Artest. He finally experienced the feeling of winning without hesitation. Recently, the team's three-point shooting has exploded, and more and more games have been clocked in the third quarter.

With a smile on Black's face, Finley looked at Kidd, who was looking serious, and felt a little lucky in his heart. Fortunately, he was determined to hold on to his thighs. There was no future for him to work for the Nets.

The game time passed, and the score was fixed at 87:62 after three quarters.

Carter didn't give up in the last quarter of the game. After half a quarter, the score difference was still 20 points before he was replaced. At the Continental Airlines Arena, the New York fans who came to watch the away game began to celebrate. Taking this opportunity, many people even shouted to the Nets bench:

"Where is Kevin Garnett?!"

There were trade rumors in the first two seasons, and Kidd also said that he would not refuse to play with Garnett. The fun-loving people obviously remembered these news and started teasing the losing Nets.

Sitting back in his seat, Kidd was expressionless. Jefferson put his hands on his knees and stared straight at the court. Carter covered his head with a towel to prevent the camera from capturing his face.

The three core players of the Nets looked lost, which was in sharp contrast to the laughter of the Knicks.

At the end of the game, the score was fixed at 113:90. The Knicks defeated their opponents and continued their winning streak.

In the tunnel for the loser, he played 38 minutes and made 24 of 10 shots, 10 of 5 from beyond the arc, and 6 of 4 free throws. Carter scored a game-high 29 points and quickly left the field after saying hello.

The cheers in the arena were all for the opponents. Kidd looked at Li You who was being interviewed on the sidelines and was in a bad mood. Without saying a word, he quickly walked to the player tunnel.

The reporters in New York did not pay attention to tonight's game, but the World Championship roster was the object of attention:
"Lee, Coach D'Antoni has accepted the invitation to join the coaching staff of the US Men's Basketball Team. Coach Krzyzewski is said to have extended the invitation to you very early."

"Are you going to participate in this World Championship? We have lost many championships in the international arena."

Since Krzyzewski will announce the 22-man roster on the ABC channel at the end of the month, the sports media have been discussing this matter recently.

"I prefer to focus on the league. You know, we are in very good shape this season and have a chance to win four consecutive championships."

"The players who have accepted the invitation are all very good and I have confidence in them that they will bring home the championship."

"Of course, part of it is that I want to spend more time with my family, and I'm very grateful to Coach Krzyzewski for his trust."

This answer is not surprising, but looking at Li Youhan's lackluster appearance, several people felt that these regular seasons did not consume much of him:
"Without Li, we should be able to win, right?"

On Thursday, February 2th, after the Knicks defeated the Clippers back-to-back last night, everyone flew to Oklahoma to prepare for the last game of the week.

Grant Hill, who stayed in New York for rehabilitation training, also talked about the World Championship roster during an interview at the Tarrytown Training Center at noon:
"I know Coach Krzyzewski, and recruiting Lee is indeed the right choice."

"On the international stage, Lee will be a nightmare for opponents, such is his ability, I have no doubt about it."

Xier laughed and boasted, but the Yahoo Sports reporter on the side felt regretful. After all, Li You refused the recruitment:

"Hill, do you think Li should accept the invitation? Many pundits believe the national team may lose again without him."

"In his career so far, Li has only missed the finals for one year. He is also a human being, and the physical exertion over these years is very shocking."

Seemingly thinking of his injury, Hill's expression became serious. After thinking for a moment, he continued:

"Of course I believe Lee can overcome the difficulties, but I respect the opinion of the medical team and if we reach the finals again this year, it is a healthy choice."

"We should believe that the boys selected can bring back the championship, they are all very good!"

Many sports reporters nodded. There are many talented basketball players in the United States. The last time they lost the championship, it must be Larry Brown's fault.

Hill was relieved. In fact, the main reason that prevented Li You from participating was the Knicks' management.

Next season, the team's salary will exceed $1 million. No one wants to spend money to get beaten, and the health of the core players has become the most important thing.

Not only Li You, but the Knicks are also preventing Gasol from participating in the World Championships, but the Spanish Basketball Association is not letting up, and this matter is not negotiable.

The TNT program on Thursday was also discussing the 22-man roster. Since the New York media released the news that Li You declined the World Championships, Charles Barkley has been happy.

In the studio, Buckley resumed his old activities and emphasized his point of view again:
"Lee hasn't proven himself in the international arena yet. He has won too much and is starting to be afraid of failure!"

"You have to know that there is no referee to protect him in international competitions. I don't think he can be dominant in that environment."

Kenny Smith was speechless. Even if Li You had a discount on Excel in the international arena, his hitting rate was still outrageous. He firmly opposed such nonsense:

"Lee entered the league in 96. He has experienced rule changes. In fact, the international arena will expand his shooting range."

"I respect his choice. I know what it takes to win the championship. Chuck, you should understand this. You have also played in the finals."

Charles Barkley suddenly lost his smile. He was not interested in recalling the process of being beaten by Michael Jordan.
Perhaps because there have been too many outrageous opinions recently, Ernie Johnson did not give Barkley a chance to interrupt and continued to discuss seriously:

"Lee recommended Chris Paul, who he believed had the ability to become the starting point guard."

"Do you think there is a better candidate, what about Allen Iverson? According to the information we received, the All-Star guard did not refuse the call of the national team."

Although Iverson returned to the All-Star starting position, Barkley still looked down on his opponent, ignored his partner's eyes, and began to output to the camera:
"I don't want to see his disastrous performance again. Maybe he can score 30 points, but we will definitely lose!"

"Just like he was with the 76ers, being second in the scoring list does not help the team. Instead, the team helps him score points."

After the output, the two people around them felt that the program was about to be complained by fans again. Iverson was very popular this year and the fans would not accept such humiliation.

Seemingly thinking of some news, Charles Barkley suddenly laughed out loud and added gloatingly:

"I seem to have forgotten one thing. Coach Krzyzewski doesn't seem to have invited Iverson!"

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On the evening of the 9th, the NBA announced the substitute list for the 2006 Houston All-Star Game:
The seven Eastern Conference All-Star substitutes are:

Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Dwyane Wade, Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, Ben Wallace, Pau Gasol.

Among them, Rasheed Wallace is the replacement for Jermaine O'Neal who is suffering from injuries.

The seven Western Conference All-Star substitutes are:

Tony Parker, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, Shawn Marion, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Elton Brand.

After the news was announced, it naturally caused dissatisfaction among some players.

Wizards fans are unhappy with Arenas. Although the Raptors' record is poor, Chris Bosh's statistics are very good, so naturally some fans are complaining.

On the contrary, Paul Pierce, who was defeated again, seemed to be used to being ignored all the time and did not speak up in the first place.

On February 2th, the sports media in Philadelphia were so angry with the famous star Barkley. In the morning, the newspaper criticized the other party's remarks and once again emphasized that Iverson had received the invitation!
In fact, the coaching staff of the US men's basketball team did exclude Iverson. He was too old and had mediocre abilities. He was unable to serve as captain and might damage the atmosphere within the team.

The 76ers are struggling with their record, and most football commentators have confirmed the fact that Allen Iverson is mentally strong but not strong enough.

Kobe, who had just ended his 6-game losing streak with the Rockets, did not refuse the request of the national team. He expressed his opinion as soon as he returned to Los Angeles:
"I am ready. The U.S. men's basketball team cannot continue to fail. I am confident that I will lead the team to the championship."

Kobe Bryant seemed very confident when interviewed by the Los Angeles Times. Considering his outstanding personal status this season, most reporters agreed with him as a leader.

In that day's game, the Celtics defeated the Trail Blazers 83:115.

保罗-皮尔斯数据爆发，20中13，三分线外6中3，罚球8中6，高效砍下35分1篮板4助攻6抢断4失误。

Failure to be selected as an All-Star stimulated Pierce. Coach Rivers took the initiative to speak out for his disciple in an interview after the game:
"I don't understand why record issues should be considered when selecting the bench. I understand everyone's wishes, but Paul should get a spot."

"Personal data is also very important. We all know that record often tests overall strength. Not every team will pay a large luxury tax."

The team's record is not ideal, and Rivers starts to blame again!
Not long ago, the Celtics exchanged four players including Ricky Davis and two second-round picks from the Timberwolves for three players headed by Wally Szczerbiak and the 4 first-round pick. Draft picks.

This deal was favored by many people, but the effect was not satisfactory. With 19 wins and 31 losses, the Celtics did not catch up and were still some distance away from the playoffs.

The Knicks are visiting Oklahoma City. Chris Paul sprained his ankle and can only sit on the bench tonight.

Oklahoma City fans called on the Hornets to stay here. At the same time, news came out that the Sonics planned to move. For a while, local fans fell into happy troubles.

This game was broadcast by TNT. When Paul was connected to the studio behind the game before the game, Charles Barkley had a big mouth attack, which directly made the newbie speechless:
"Do you want to stay in Oklahoma City? Mind you, there is no place for black people in Oklahoma!"

Saying this on a national live broadcast, the news spread in various regions in the afternoon.

At the end of November this year, the gubernatorial election will be held. Barkley’s words meant something. Governor Brad Hunter, who was going to come to Oklahoma City to watch the game that day, retorted before the game:
"Charles Barkley should come to Oklahoma to see our living environment and make such irresponsible remarks. He should apologize immediately."

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As a white governor of the Donkey Party, Brad Hunter does not want to be ostracized by black people, and he does not believe that these remarks were unintentional.
At 19:2 that night, nearly fans poured into the Ford Center Arena. Oklahoma City was considered a sports desert, with none of the four major sports leagues having teams here.

Ever since Paul joined the team, accidents have always occurred on the Hornets' side. JR Smith has not yet recovered. Birdman Anderson was recently suspended for two years by the league for drug use.

With 24 wins and 24 losses, if they continue to lose, the Hornets are very likely to fall out of the playoffs.

Governor Brad Hunter, wearing rimless glasses, gray hair and a smart black formal suit, sat in the front row and was fully engaged after the game started.

Although the Hornets fought hard, substitute guard Speedy Claxton was beaten by Li You, and Russell Butler, a former member of the Knicks' atmosphere team, took the lead.
At the end of the third quarter, as David West received his fifth foul, Li You stood on the free throw line. Many fans in the Ford Center Arena began to defect, and shouts resounded throughout the arena:

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Wearing the Knicks' away blue jersey and fully armed, Li You reminded coach Byron Scott on the sidelines of his experience with the Nets.

It was also an away game, and fans in New Jersey also switched sides. For the first time, Scott felt that the enthusiasm of Oklahoma City was not as good as that of New Orleans. At least the fans there were more loyal.

At 83:68, Li You made two free throws to maintain the point difference.

In the fourth quarter of the game, D'Antoni also gave Oklahoma City fans face. When the score difference reached 4 points, Li You continued to play for more than 18 minutes.

On the Hornets' bench, Chris Paul looked envious. Although the fans here were enthusiastic, they never called him MVP.

Byron Scott seemed to see Paul's thoughts and took the initiative to comfort the team's future:

"Don't be envious, you will surpass Li, just like you chose the No. 3 jersey, you will achieve higher achievements in the future!"

As a rookie from the Li You training camp, Paul understands the gap in strength better than other players. Many of his skills were learned from the training camp:

"I know my disadvantages. It will be difficult for me to surpass Li, but I am confident that I will be the best in the same period! Coach, we will succeed."

As if he didn't expect to be comforted, Scott looked at Paul, who looked sincere, and his eyes twitched slightly. He didn't expect that the other person had lost the courage to speak boldly.
The game time passed quickly in the second half of the fourth quarter. Amid the cheers of the fans, one point was fixed at 4:114. The Hornets suffered a season double kill.

After the game, Governor Brad Hunter came to the center of the field to shake hands with the players.

Li You finally took the microphone, briefly hugged the white governor, and blessed the Oklahoma City fans with a smile:
"Don't pay attention to that big-mouthed comment. This is my first time coming to Oklahoma City to play. This city makes me feel friendly and welcoming!"

"I believe Oklahoma City will have a team of its own. Maybe we will meet in the finals in the future. I hope you can still cheer for me then."

Many fans cheered and cheered, but everyone just regarded these words as Li You's good-natured joke.

Brad Hunter seemed very satisfied with tonight's game. He kept applauding from the sidelines. When he took the microphone, he also followed suit and said:
"I finally understand why everyone likes Lee! Only by watching his game live can you appreciate the charm of the best player in history!"

"You are always welcome in Oklahoma! I would very much like to see Lee join an Oklahoma City team."

The fans were very satisfied with the governor's good wishes. There were cheers again at the Ford Center Arena. After watching Li You's performance, they made a huge profit on their tickets tonight!
On the bench of the Hornets, Paul looked at Li You's figure in the center of the field and couldn't help but look longingly. Scott frowned secretly, unable to complain in his heart:

"If you lose again, you will be the second Allen Iverson."

On Sunday, February 2, the NBA announced last week’s Player of the Week:
Li You of the Eastern Conference and Tony Parker of the Western Conference successfully won the award.

The Knicks achieved a 4-0 record last week, beating their opponents in every game, showing the dominance of the defending champion;
李佑场均出场32.5分钟，场均拿到30.0分5.0篮板11.3助攻2.5抢断1.8失误；

Averaged 17.0 shots per game, shooting 58.9% from the field, 7.8 shots from beyond the three-point line, and 45.0% shooting from the field;

He averaged 7.0 free throws per game and made 96.4% of his free throws.

马刺队在上周2胜0负，托尼-帕克的数据也不差，场均25.5分5.0篮板9.5助攻0.5抢断4.5失误；

With the same number of shots, Parker's field goal percentage reached 58.8%, without any three-pointers, and his free throw percentage was 84.6%.

The somewhat exaggerated Excel performance of the two made many ball commentators begin to criticize the new rules. Li You and Parker's finishing efficiency at the basket was better than that of many big men.
Houston fans don't pay attention to the issue of awards. Everyone hopes that the home team can avenge its disgrace and win at home!
The game started at 20 o'clock that night, as McGrady led the Knicks to continuously counterattack. After the first quarter, there was no sound in the Toyota Center Arena.

单节7中0，罚球2中1，麦克格雷迪怒砍1分1篮板4助攻1失误。

At 32:19, the Knicks took another big lead in the first quarter.

During the break, Mike Brown held the tactical board but didn’t know what to arrange. He opened his mouth and finally looked at Yao Ming:

"Yao, hold on a little longer, we have to narrow the point difference as soon as possible."

Scattered boos have begun to appear in the arena. Yao Ming often plays 40 minutes recently and silently nodded when he heard the coach's request.

McGrady, who was already doubting his life, allowed the Rockets fans to completely break the defense in the subsequent games. He made graceful pull-up jumpers again and again, constantly allowing the Knicks to launch counterattacks.

The game lost its suspense early. It was not until the last quarter that McCready regained his touch. Despite his efforts, he still failed to score in double figures.
With 2 minutes and 22 seconds left in the game, 108:84, boos resounded throughout the arena, and fans sitting in the back row had begun to leave early.

McGrady, who was substituted, sat in his seat and stared at the floor dejectedly. He played 38 minutes, shooting 20 of 3, 4 of 0 from beyond the arc, and 2 of 1 free throws;

7分7篮板6助攻1抢断4失误，麦克格雷迪帮助尼克斯队继续连胜
On the other side of the Knicks bench, as veteran Finley cut into the basket from the left wing and dunked, Li You stood up with the crowd, shook his towel wildly and cheered loudly.

No one on the Rockets bench said anything. Mutombo looked at McGrady's frustrated look and shook his head slightly, sighing secretly:
"I have told you before that Li holds a grudge!"

(End of this chapter)