NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 467: Hard work pays off! (Daily Chapter)

On Friday, September 2006, 9, NBA teams welcomed the media day for the new season.

Although the US men's basketball team performed poorly, Carmelo Anthony's outstanding performance won the recognition of many basketball commentators. Among the three captains, he was the best performer!
The Nuggets made a major trade during the offseason, and training camp is about to officially open, and sports reporters have flocked to the Pepsi Center.

The reason why everyone pays special attention to the Nuggets is mainly because of the arrival of Allen Iverson.

Although he has been badly beaten in the Eastern Conference, many reporters still have illusions, this is the scoring champion!

The 30-year-old guard's experience and skills are still at their peak, and combined with Anthony who is on the rise, the combination of the two is intriguing, and the Nuggets may be able to successfully break through the first round.

The Denver Post and other sports reporters arrived at the arena with anticipation on their faces, but as time went by, they couldn't help but frown:
"Why haven't they come yet?"

The Nuggets staff were also a little nervous. The 10 o'clock press conference had already passed 15 minutes ago, and even Anthony was getting impatient.

The Associated Press reporter who came deliberately to watch the show was about to complain when everyone saw Iverson who arrived late.

Wearing the No. 3 jersey of the Nuggets' home court, with a white headband tightly wrapped around his ridged head and a new tattoo seemingly added to his neck, the late Iverson still looked cool.

Iverson had big diamond earrings on his ears. After he sat down, he didn't look at the ugly faces of the crowd and casually said to the microphone in front of him:
"It's the same routine every year, going to that press conference and saying the same thing again, the only difference is now I'm with a new team."

"I will do whatever it takes to win. I will play as hard as I can. I will give it my all! I do this every year."

Some players like Iverson's rebellious temperament. At this time, Anthony felt that his partner was so cool!
Forgetting about being late, Anthony showed a happy smile on his face, took over the conversation, and boasted to everyone:
"Allen is right. There's really nothing much to say. I have the strength of a scoring champion. With two of the league's top scorers teaming up, no one can limit us!"

"We will become a nightmare for other teams. After winning the division title, we will win the championship."

Anthony said this very naturally, as if he really thought that the two of them could succeed. In fact, he is also a fan of Iverson, and the braids on his head are the best proof of this.

Not every reporter likes stars to act like big shots. Iverson's attitude was annoying. Seeing the other person's sullen face, the ESPN reporter asked in a deep voice:
"Head coach George Karl thinks you can lead the team to win more games. He thinks you need to learn to share the ball. What do you think about this?"

After Iverson came to the team, George Karl didn't say many good things about him in interviews. In fact, he didn't like the little guard very much, so he naturally didn't forget to praise him during the interview.

As if he hadn't figured out his position yet, Iverson still regarded himself as the boss, tilting his head and saying seriously:
"I don't need a fixed style of play. In fact, I am a combo guard. As long as I am on the court, I can handle everything."

Perhaps thinking of his experience of begging the 76ers, Iverson was a little depressed. He changed the subject and added gloomily:

"I've been in the league for 10 years, I'm a veteran, I know how to win!"

"Sometimes, I feel like I am a natural sixth man. If the team needs me, I am even willing to make sacrifices."

Anthony was deeply moved when he heard this statement. He had been worried that Iverson would snatch the position of leader from him, but now it seems that the former scoring champion is ready to assist him.

TNT was overshadowed by ESPN during the offseason. The preseason is about to start, and several reporters present want to make some fun:
"Allen, we didn't see you at the charity game in New York not long ago, and we didn't hear your blessing after the game. Did Li invite you?"

Anthony grabbed the microphone and interrupted him halfway through his words, with a look on his face that said, "I want to seek justice for my good brother."

"I know what you want to ask. This boring topic doesn't need to be discussed at all."

"I said a long time ago that Allen lacks help. Now that he has come to Denver, I will help him win. Don't forget that after entering the league, the Nuggets had a good record against the Knicks."

"You can put away those meaningless losing statistics. With me here, Allen will not lose anymore. We can beat any opponent!"

The reporters in the audience were a little surprised to hear this answer, but Iverson on the side was deeply moved. In Philadelphia, his younger brothers didn't speak for him, and Iguodala even wanted to get close to Li You!

Iverson, who was already numb from losing, suddenly felt motivated again. He stretched out his right arm to Anthony, and the two of them bumped fists with smiles on their faces.

Thinking that he would only face the Knicks twice a season, Iverson felt hopeful for the new season for the first time. After high-fiving, he boasted to everyone in high spirits:
"The new Allen Iverson will bring victory to Denver and I'm ready!"

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During the offseason, although basketball critics always praised Kobe Bryant, with the new season approaching, most of them have forgotten about the Lakers.

Kobe is just a tool. Everyone knows that the Lakers are still a rookie team and the first round is probably their limit.

Many basketball commentators praised Kobe's leadership spirit, but never evaluated the 81-point man's ability to lead a team. During the offseason, the team added Radmanovic and Fisher, but no one was optimistic about them.

Old Fish can be regarded as Kobe's old partner. This time he wanted to return with Matt Barnes, but he did not expect the Warriors to intervene.

After Nelson Sr. became the head coach of the Warriors, he offered Barnes a contract higher than that of the Lakers.

Unable to achieve his wish, Fish was listless throughout the offseason. Fortunately, after a few months of buffer time, he recovered to his full energy on media day.

Originally, it was a good thing for old friends to get together, but after taking the final photos, Kobe found that something was not right. Fisher acted like a leader, which made him very unhappy.

Odom was originally the team's second-in-command, but his youngest son had an accident in late June and died of suffocation. Throughout the offseason, this bohemian second-in-command was unable to recover from his grief.

Therefore, it was Fisher who accompanied Kobe in front of many media. The old fish who talked eloquently made the Los Angeles media nod their heads continuously.

"I gained a lot in the two years in New York. Now I am back to where my dream started. I feel I can help the team better."

"Kobe is an excellent scorer and he demands a lot of himself, and what I have to do is help him manage the locker room."

"I want to be a leader of the team and let the young players know the Lakers' team culture."

With a shiny bald head and a smile on his face, Fisher appeared very confident when talking about his role and mission.

Because of Li You's new sneaker advertisement, Kobe's own sneaker promotion was greatly affected. He was in a bad mood during this period, and he became even more depressed when he heard what Old Fish said.

Fortunately, his reputation has completely changed. A reporter from the Los Angeles Times is very concerned about his physical condition:
"Kobe, how is your knee injury recovery going? Can you catch up with the opening game of the new season?"

With a smile on his face, Kobe automatically ignored Fisher's words, stood up, stretched his body in front of everyone, and then said confidently:
"My right knee has become stronger. Although the doctor still does not allow me to do strenuous exercise such as running and jumping, I go to the gym every day to exercise."

"I know you don't think highly of the Lakers, but I will prove myself!"

Without waiting for the question, Lao Yu seemed to have thought of something and took this opportunity to speak again:
"It's a pity that I may not be able to participate in the opening game. I want to welcome my third championship ring."

"This is indeed a valuable experience. I will bring my experience back to the locker room. Kobe is also a championship guard. With our combined efforts, we will definitely gain more in the future."

Kobe's smile froze. Fortunately, Fisher stopped him short. If the other party had really said something about 3 being greater than 1, he would definitely elbow his old partner to let him know who is the real boss!

The sports reporters at the scene didn't think there was anything wrong with Fisher. The Los Angeles sports media had already forgiven him, and it was good that he learned his skills well and returned to the team.

"Kobe, what are your expectations for yourself in the new season? Can you break the scoring record again or defend the scoring title?"

Like most basketball commentators, the Fox Sports reporter did not expect the Lakers to win the championship. He hoped to see Kobe win more personal honors.

Hearing the question, he wanted to refute it, but after a slight silence, Kobe did not speak on behalf of the team, but answered seriously:
"If the team needs me to take on more scoring duties, I will do the job!"

"As for the scoring record, I don't care about that. I just want to pursue victory. If the team's record is not good before the All-Star Weekend, I hope to be able to supplement the lineup in time."

This answer surprised many reporters. Kobe was saying "he needs help"?
When Phil Jackson was interviewed today, he never mentioned the word "championship". Combined with Kobe's words, everyone felt that the two were putting pressure on the Lakers management.

The Tarrytown Training Center is also bustling in the morning, with a large number of sports reporters gathering here every year on Media Day.

Unlike other teams in the league that brag dryly, the Knicks have always spoken with facts. This year's training center has been simply decorated, and championship elements can be seen everywhere.

Even the basketball hoop has the O'Brien Cup logo, as does the rest of the training facility, with images of championship banners and trophies filling the training center.

As Melinda is about to give birth, Li You has been staying at home for most of the month and did not appear in public on the media day.

Sports reporters understood this very well, and everyone focused their attention on Tyson Chandler and Rajon Rondo.

The former will be the starting center in the new season, and the latter will be the main point guard on the bench. Everyone is very curious about these two new players.

Although the New York media praised Tyson Chandler as the DPOY, everyone was also worried. After all, his condition and data declined after he was injured in Chicago.

Until now, the author of the column in the Chicago Tribune still believes that Tyson Chandler is a fake, high-paid but low-skilled player who is not worth training at all.

Chandler did not show any extraordinary offensive skills in the charity game not long ago. Fortunately, people did not have high expectations for him and just wanted him to protect the rebounds.

In last season's playoffs, the Knicks had problems with rebounding. Gasol alone could not withstand the impact of the muscular players, and in the series against the Cavaliers, they lost a few rebounds.

"Tyson, let's talk about your physical condition. We remember that in last year's playoffs, you didn't seem to get the trust of the team. Is this related to your injury?"

Wearing the white jersey of the Knicks, Tyson Chandler smiled at everyone he met the whole morning. He was so happy that he didn't shy away from the question from the New York Times reporter and directly admitted:

"Injury is only part of the reason, more is that I don't fit the coaching staff's game plan." "Now I feel in great physical shape, I have completely gotten rid of the injury. Coach D'Antoni has communicated with me that I will make the Knicks' restricted area a no-fly zone."

Compared to Chandler who got the starting position, Rajon Rondo was not so excited. As long as Li You is there, his role will always be a substitute.

Although he is just a rookie at the moment, Rondo feels that he can definitely succeed in the league. Joining the Knicks is definitely a surprise, and he would rather go to the Celtics, with whom he had communicated before.

"Rondo, you performed very well in the summer league. You will be Lee's substitute in the new season. Do you feel any pressure about this?"

ESPN reporters have a deep impression of Rondo. This rookie is the biggest contributor to the Knicks' championship in the summer league.

"I like to accept such challenges. I can perform better. I am very grateful to coach D'Antoni for trusting my ability."

“I’ll learn how Lee leads a team, and it’s a great opportunity for any rookie player.”

Although he was unhappy in his heart, Rajon Rondo showed his obedient side on the surface. After observing during the offseason, he found that he had to learn one thing to play here:

"Flattery!"

Stephen Marbury is a typical victim. When out-of-date players try to make trouble, they are boycotted. Rondo is not stupid either. When he found out that Barea was more popular than himself, he decided to compromise first.

The two people being interviewed were possessed by sycophants. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the surrounding sports reporters, Rajon Rondo smiled along and secretly made up his mind:
"Leave here sooner or later!"

Not every player likes to circle around the core, some people are born to be strong
D'Antoni, who returned from France, has talked to the new players. The mustache guy doesn't care about the players' little thoughts. He is worried about the team's injuries.

Artest looked full of energy while taking the final photos, but the team doctor confirmed after examination that he did have heart problems.

But there were serious disagreements between the two sides. Mark Bartelstein disagreed with the surgery, believing that it would damage the player's physical condition and insisted on conservative treatment.

The Knicks are also undecided. Although it is expected that Artest will be more easily fatigued and his physical fitness will decline rapidly after strenuous exercise, this is only a theoretical situation.

Conservative treatment of this non-life-threatening injury is indeed more in the interests of the players, but the team's interests are harmed, and no one wants to accept a DPOY in 50% condition.

Unlike other teams, the Knicks do not have a fixed press conference. After taking the photos, reporters can interview at will.

D'Antoni did not brag in front of reporters like he did in previous years. The team faces considerable challenges if it wants to continue winning. Last year, the Heat's terrifying free throw power made them realize how powerful an eight-man team can be.

After hearing the news that O'Neal had successfully lost weight, the mustache guy became a little worried. If the opponent's condition improves, with the current inside configuration, it will be difficult to crush the opponent.

Mike Malone looked at Artest who was bragging to the reporters and whispered to the mustache:
"I think it's better to let Ron have the surgery. The regular season will be an easy matter for us. It will be enough to get the home-court advantage."

D'Antoni shook his head. He didn't like dealing with agents. The guy with the mustache glanced at Prince who was smiling and taking photos, and said meaningfully:
"Tayshawn is in better shape, so Ron will naturally feel the pressure. No one wants to be replaced at a critical moment. What we have to do is give the players who perform better more playing time."

Although he was worried that this would affect the atmosphere in the locker room, Mike Malone had no better solution. He thought about it and whispered:
“What if Grant’s condition also has problems?”

Leading the team in the summer league, Mike Malone did not relax during the offseason, always keeping an eye on the players' movements and spending most of his time communicating with scouts during training in Tarrytown.

In next year's draft, the Knicks hold the Pacers' draft pick and have a chance to get a top 10 pick, so they cannot be careless about this.

The mustache knew that Raja Bell had a minor surgery in the new season, and he did not relax his requirements during the recovery period. Thinking of the substitute lineup, D'Antoni said confidently:

"I stand by my previous view that both Finley and Bell are reliable players who fit our tactical requirements."

"Don't worry about these little things. As long as Li can continue his form, we have a great chance to continue defending the title!"

D'Antoni walked slowly, looking at the championship banners around the arena, with a proud look on his face. He also contributed 4 of them. Mike Malone beside him smiled and nodded, but his mood was a little strange:
"It's okay if I fuck you"

On Sunday, October 10, Li You welcomed a new member of the family at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Melinda had a strong reaction before pregnancy and eventually gave birth to twins, both boys. Everyone gathered outside the ward at night and watched the three of them sleep soundly.

The hospital did not have any confidentiality, and the public saw the news from multiple TV stations that night that Li You had become the father of four children.

Everything went well and Li You breathed a sigh of relief. His nerves, which had been tense for the past half month, also relaxed.

Milinda, who was lying on the bed, regained her spirits. Seeing that Li You and Jin were looking at her nervously, she chuckled and joked again:
"Honey, the basketball team will be there next year!"

Ivana has recently returned to Peninsula Manor to rest and take care of her pregnancy. Next year, the Li basketball team will be officially born. Since she let herself go, having a baby has become easier.

Li You held the big-breasted girl's hand and kissed it without saying thank you, but a smile appeared in Melinda's big eyes. She knew that her lover felt a little guilty.

Kim, who was standing by, liked the twins very much. The little ones looked very cute after they recovered from their wrinkled state:

"They must be a pair of clever little darlings!"

Thinking of his quiet baby son, Kim praised him and then whispered something in Melinda's ear, and soon they both started laughing.

Looking at the big-breasted girl with a smile falling asleep peacefully, Li You stood up, hugged Jin and left the bedroom. The medical staff will take good care of her. This place is close to home and she can come over anytime.

Coming to the sofa in the suite, Jin rubbed Li You's shoulders and whispered the news he had received:

“Amaranth’s founders sent a letter to fund investors informing them that the fund was suspended and that they had lost more than $30 billion to date.”

"Investors cannot withdraw funds, redemptions will be suspended for two months, and if nothing unexpected happens, they will start bankruptcy liquidation."

"Ax Capital was able to acquire it at a significant discount, but there may be some minor troubles in the future. Although JPMorgan Chase is working with us, they will not lend a hand to help."

Li You pulled Jin over and let him squeeze into his arms. The trouble had been discussed long ago, but he still felt a little unhappy when he thought that JPMorgan Chase only took advantage and did not help:

"Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges? Never mind. Compared to the profits, the compensation is nothing. We can encourage Amaranth to bite JPMorgan."

JPMorgan Chase is involved in liquidation, so it must have been well prepared. The two sides are both cooperating and competing, so they must make their attitude clear to each other.

Jin smiled. This might affect the profits, but Bobby and Li You both held the same view. If they could eat it all, they wouldn't have to look for competitors.

"I suggest adding more risk managers. The Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office thinks the revenue is suspicious and is preparing to investigate. Clay, we should not take any action next year."

With the help of Hurricane, Ax Capital obtained nearly 10 billion US dollars. Li You and Bobby received most of it personally, and the families of other shareholders also made considerable profits.

In addition, the discounted acquisition of Amaranth not only allows the company to acquire the other party's traders, but also allows it to gain a group of relatively high-quality investors.

With the huge sum of money, no one wanted to stop, not to mention that there would be greater opportunities in the future. Li You shook his head slightly, then buried his head in the other person's chest and said in a muffled voice:

"We can just wait another two years. By then we will have enough funds to obtain profits more safely."

Compared with the limited stock price increase, this kind of profit is indeed irresistible, and Jin is somewhat addicted to this behavior of trying to gain profits by testing the edge of the law.

Thinking that Gouzi could settle a large sum of money, Jin, who was embraced, breathed a little hurriedly. He lowered his head and kissed Li You. After his soft hands were kneaded, he couldn't help but said emotionally:

"Oh, let's go home."

On Monday, October 10, at home on 2nd Street, Li You slept until noon, completely relieving the mental fatigue of the past half month.

The room was a mess. Scarlett was still sleeping in his arms, and Kristen Ritter beside him had many marks left on her body.

Jin went to work early in the morning. Li You, who had finished his morning exercise to relieve stress, patted the girls beside him. Scarlett soon responded with her eyes closed:
"Let me rest for a while. Alyce is going to have a baby. We..."

Li You raised his upper body and slapped the succubus beside him to interrupt her nonsense. The little follower was too tired to respond.

Scarlett, who had regained consciousness, thrust her full breasts into his arms again. After her white complexion changed shape, she began to giggle again, and then whispered in her even hoarser voice:
"The farce is over. Donny got the leading role, but it is said that his salary is less than 100 million. It seems that the board of directors is more stingy than you said!"

As one of Marvel's shareholders, Li You did not participate in the casting, fearing that a butterfly effect would occur and affect these unreliable guys. He was relieved when he heard the familiar name:

“Maybe this movie will be a hit!”

The succubus didn't respond, but just laughed quietly again. There could be problems even when choosing a protagonist. She was actually more worried about Marvel's stock price. After all, Li You spent a lot of money to buy the stocks.

Looking at Scarlett who was gradually declining, Li You had to divert his attention. After taking a deep breath, he subconsciously called out the talent panel.

The talent gained from fake fans has disappeared
"Hiss! As expected, hard training pays off!"

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(End of this chapter)