NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 493 This generation of leeks is no longer good (daily chapter)

On April 2007, 4, the sports sections of major mainstream media began to report on the Knicks breaking the Celtics' record.

The home record has been dormant for many years, but it was eventually broken. The Celtics have become history, and they have become the biggest losers in modern basketball.

This season, the Celtics, led by Doc Rivers, have suffered 18 consecutive losses, and their record of 21 wins and 61 losses has directly broken the defense of Boston fans.

But when it comes to playing badly, the Grizzlies are better, with 20 wins and 62 losses. The Grizzlies, who are about to change their owner, have already set their sights on the draft and are just short of shouting "Greg Oden, here we come."

The goal of the team to tank is too clear. An excellent big man is the cornerstone of the team. It is safer to have a core guard like Li You who has no visible talent.

That morning, the NBA also announced the leaders of various statistics this season:
Averaging 33.3 points per game, the relieved Li You easily crushed everyone and won the scoring title again;

Averaging 12.8 rebounds per game, Kevin Garnett won the rebounding title for the fourth consecutive year;
Averaging 11.6 assists per game, Steve Nash won the assists title for the second time;

Averaged 3.3 blocks per game, Marcus Camby retained the title of block leader;
With an average of 2.8 steals per game, Li You once again won the steals title.

After the individual data were released, some were happy and some were sad. Dwight Howard was just one step away from surpassing Garnett to win the award, and Kobe's average of 31.6 points per game was also just a little bit away from winning the scoring title.

Unfortunately, the two of them ultimately missed out on individual trophies, and no one will remember the second place.

The playoffs will officially start the day after tomorrow, but there are not many highlights in the first round of games as the record gap this season is too big.

The Eastern Conference's eight playoff teams are:
73-win Knicks vs. 40-win Wizards, 59-win Cavaliers vs. 41-win Nets;
The 49-win Pistons vs. the 46-win Bulls, the 44-win Heat vs. the 47-win Raptors.

Under the new rules, although the Heat won the division championship, they could only get fourth place and had no home-court advantage in the game against the Raptors.

The eight Western Conference playoff matchups are:
The 68-win Mavericks vs. the 40-win Warriors, the 59-win Suns vs. the 41-win Lakers;
The 58-win Spurs vs. the 41-win Nuggets, the 50-win Jazz vs. the 50-win Rockets.

Except for the Rockets, the teams in the lower half of the Western Conference do not have ideal records. The teams at the bottom of the 40-win group are obviously not strong enough, which is the fundamental reason why most basketball commentators believe that there is no suspense in the first round.

Apart from warming up for the playoffs, the Los Angeles Times did not comment much on the Lakers' 7th place result.

The Lakers players who were preparing for the game were in low spirits after finishing their training session in the morning. The end of the regular season means the beginning of turmoil, and many people will leave the team next season.

The Knicks beat the Bobcats in the last game of the regular season with a rotation lineup and easily won 73 games. The Los Angeles Times column in the morning even loaned the championship in advance:
“The Celtics are officially over, and the Knicks’ rise is unstoppable.”

The best record in history, the best home record in history, easily won two records, both team data and personal data made opponents feel desperate.

Phil Jackson knew that Kobe took the initiative to practice more, but the old man from KFC did not like this decision. He believed that the problems in the locker room were bigger and that a team that was always divided had no hope of winning the championship.

Since the Lakers' game will be held on the 22nd, the team has more than three days of rest to adjust calmly. Phil Jackson stopped Kobe who was about to leave, stared at the core player and said seriously:

"Kobe, you have to solve the locker room problems. I don't want to get involved in the players' conflicts, but you should know that if you want to win, you have to unite as a team."

Most of the players had already returned to the locker room by this time. Kobe, who had nothing to show for the season, was in a bad mood. He sneered when he heard the coach's words:
"I've already said that those lazy bastards should be kicked out of the team, but you didn't respond at all."

"This is not my problem. I have no interest in working with them. They lack a championship mentality. You know I am right. I don't want to repeat my previous views. Pelinka has warned you a long time ago!"

Chicken soup has long lost its effect, and Kobe doesn't have much respect for the old man from KFC. The other party wrote a book to reprimand him, and the fact that they can work together again is a sign of his magnanimity.

Seeing Kobe's mocking expression, Phil Jackson was also a little annoyed. He remained calm and whispered again:

"Don't interfere in the team's transactions. No one likes you doing this. You can't expect every player to be as committed as you are. You have to adapt to them."

"I got a text from Kevin, but I didn't respond. He wants to leave Minnesota, so I'll just see what you do!"

"That's what I'm asking, don't let me compromise with those lazy bastards, they have to get out of the team."

After saying this, Kobe didn't even look at Phil Jackson who had a grim expression on his face. He knew that there was a high probability that they wouldn't make it far in the playoffs, so he put his focus on next year and he wanted to intervene in the trade.

Kobe turned around and left, leaving the KFC old man with a slap on his head. He still didn't say a word in the afternoon training session, and drove home alone after the extra training.

Since he will be flying to Phoenix tomorrow, Kobe has entered sage mode since returning home. On TV, ESPN is still boasting about the record, which makes the commentators very excited:
"73 wins is definitely not the limit for the Knicks. They gave up a lot of easy wins for the sake of home records."

"I think Lee should be elected MVP again. Nowitzki is great, but the gap between the two is too big."

"Earning his 11th season in the league, no team has been able to truly limit Lee. In comparison, Dirk still has a lot to improve."

Sports Center was still discussing the MVP selection issue late at night, and the personal data of Li You and Nowitzki were repeatedly played:
出战81场比赛，李佑场均出场33.4分钟，场均拿到33.3分4.9篮板8.8助攻2.8抢断0.7盖帽1.6失误；

Averaged 18.1 shots per game, shooting 59.6% from the field, 8.1 shots from beyond the three-point line, and 46.5% shooting from the field;

He averaged 8.5 free throws per game and made 92.9% of his free throws.

"308 three-pointers in a single season", "180 Club", "PER 41.0 breaks historical record", the sound on the TV began to become harsh again, and Kobe stared at the screen expressionlessly.

It was almost midnight, and Vanessa felt helpless as she watched the flickering scene in the living room. She seriously suspected that her husband had psychological problems.

"This year, Kobe Bryant once again topped the list of missed shots, averaging 12.3 missed shots per game. Mr. 81 points lost to Lee even at what he does best."

"No one expected the Lakers to rise again under his leadership. Shaq's departure was fatal to them."

"They have no chance against the Suns. Stoudemire is a beast. He has championship experience and his shooting is even better than when he was with the Knicks!"

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Kobe, who was awarded the title of the best shooter, looked even uglier when he heard the voice on TV. Everyone respected him last year, but in just one year, he became the object of ridicule by sports reporters.

"Stop watching these boring shows. They don't understand you at all. Most of the news is fake. Let's get some rest early."

Vanessa sat next to her husband, but her attempts to comfort him were of no use. Kobe still stared at the TV, as if the ridicule and pessimism were right next to him.

"I swear, this is the last time they humiliate me!" Kobe's sudden whisper startled Vanessa. She still found it hard to understand her husband's feelings. It would be good to end the playoffs early. At least they could get more time for vacation and rest.

"Where are we going this year? How about France? The kids will love this trip."

Kobe didn't even look at Vanessa when he was talking. He stared at the TV and said in a deep voice:
"I want to play in the America's Cup qualifiers, and I want these guys who look down on me to apologize to me!"

When Vanessa heard the basketball choice, she opened her mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment. Something was wrong with her husband after Christmas, and perhaps only a psychologist could really solve the problem.

The lights in the townhouse on 82nd Street in Manhattan were also on at this time. Winning the award was nothing new to Li You. After all, the trophies were the same, and it was just two more small achievements.

Manchester United has a hope of winning the league title this year, but Li You sighed secretly when he was looking through his emails. Although the championship would be great, he seemed to have encountered a "bottleneck."

After the last game of the regular season against the Bobcats, the Knicks won the Atlantic Division championship.

There were too many reporters last night, and Li You celebrated again in the hotel, so he didn't notice the changes in his talent panel. When he returned home in the morning, he found that he had not gained any new talents.

After waiting for a whole day and still getting nothing, Li You finally confirmed that he had harvested all the leeks in the alliance!

In the study, Li You was flipping through emails and occasionally called up the panel, with [Sharpshooter] and [LeBron James' Extraordinary Physique] displayed alone on it.

The two dark purple talents showed that he still had room for improvement, but Li You was still a little unhappy that he hadn't received any new talents yet. He could only comfort himself in his heart:
"This batch of leeks is not good enough, there will be opportunities later!"

Thinking of Manchester United's championship, Li You felt a glimmer of hope that he might also gain something from winning the football championship.

Scarlett, who was wearing a suspender nightgown, had just taken a shower. When she came to the study with a glass of juice, she saw Li You resting his chin on his hand and constantly moving the mouse wheel with his right hand.

Putting the juice on the table, Scarlett, barefoot, moved behind him, dribbled the ball and hugged Li You from behind, glanced at the computer screen and whispered:

"The profits are down? Never mind, dear, I am content as it is now."

The fragrance and softness came over Li You, and he heard the succubus's whisper. He turned his head and kissed her. The profit from the "Ace of Spades" did not bring him too much trouble, but he would not refuse the girl's comfort.

After some communication, Scarlett squeezed into Li You's arms. She was the only one in the family who was full of energy and enjoyed playing some exciting little games.

“Be patient, a new champagne has so much potential. If we win the championship, we can also do an ad in the UK.”

“The benefits are just beginning.”

Li You's words were interrupted again, and the succubus took the initiative to attack. As the shoulder straps fell off, the huge whiteness began to deform. Soon Scarlett chuckled, and the whole person was naked and changed into knowledge.

The ups and downs and the simple explanations helped Li You relieve his depression. Scarlett whispered provocatively from time to time until Melinda appeared at the door of the study and tilted her head and teased:

"It seems I came at the wrong time."

Li You hugged the trembling and giggling succubus in his arms, stood up, looked at the big-breasted girl with a smirk, and invited her again:
"No, dear, you came just in time!"

On Saturday, April 4, after spending a night in the hotel, the Wizards boarded a bus in the afternoon to go to Madison Square Garden for warm-up.

Perhaps because it was the weekend, some self-entertaining fans gathered at the entrance of the stadium, loudly protesting against Nowitzki's MVP.

There is basically no suspense about this award. With 68 wins, a historic record, the Mavericks have performed very well this season, and Nowitzki deserves the award.

However, the New York media did not recognize the Germans. Just like they had previously mocked Garnett and Duncan, many columnists called this selection "charity."

Fortunately, New York fans also know that 68 wins are difficult, and they no longer call Nowitzki a "thief". Except for extreme fans, this year's protests are smaller than last year.

Arenas' injury caused the Wizards to win only one game in April, and their record continued to decline, and they almost lost their playoff spot to the Pacers.

The huge poster outside the stadium has also been updated. The latest orange color of Lee Woo's second-generation signature shoe has landed in the playoffs, and the hook's skin-changing technology even foreshadows new surprises in the finals.
Arenas was in a bad mood as he felt the playoff atmosphere in New York for the first time. This city is very passionate about basketball, and fans wearing white Knicks jerseys can be seen everywhere.

After a day of observation, it was found that most of the black basketball fans in Manhattan were wearing Knicks hats. Arenas did not see any of his supporters and no one seemed to care about his arrival.

Due to injury, Arenas was unable to make the team's 12-man active roster, which led to an exaggerated one-sided prediction for tonight's game and the popularity dropped.

As the Wizards began to warm up, Antawn Jamison became the subject of observation by New York reporters.

Arenas, who was wearing a light gray suit, found that no one was paying attention to him, so he took the initiative to talk to the reporter, smiled, looked at his teammates on the sidelines and said confidently:

"I believe in Antoine. We won once in the regular season. As long as we win an away game, I guarantee that we will advance to Game 7 in this round!"

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No one took over the conversation. Arenas was a little annoyed. He revealed the time of his return from injury, which was big news.

"You should be thankful that you are injured, otherwise you would have a share of the record for the biggest point difference in playoff history!"

"We looked at your stats. You scored 41 points with a 28% hit rate. You are just a small player in New York. We are not those unsophisticated guys in Washington."

56-year-old William Rodden is a well-known sports reporter and columnist for the New York Times. He and Stephen A. Smith are the number one "Lee fans."

The two often teamed up, and their black identities made them feel free to do anything. Most of their articles and comments were about making fun of their opponents, and they were deeply loved by New York fans.
Arenas was almost furious at Roden's words. He watched the old man push his glasses and ignore him. Several of them looked back and continued to whisper, as if they were discussing how to deal with the situation.

Arenas was so angry that his eyes widened. He finally understood why every team that played in the playoffs in New York was so unhappy. He couldn't help but raise his voice in anger:

"Shit! I'm 4th in scoring, and I'm 205nd in 2-pointers made with ."

"Oh! Who would remember the 2nd place?"

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(End of this chapter)