NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 611: "Lao Toule's" All-Star Weekend? (Daily Chapter)
On Sunday, January 2009, 1, the four-yearly national reality show ushered in its final season, and Obama's inauguration ceremony was officially held on this day:
"We Are One!"

With public celebrations of the inauguration at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall drawing more than 40 people, this was undoubtedly a historic moment.

In addition to speeches, famous black singers and actors from all over the United States also attended the inauguration ceremony to pay tribute to the first black president in history.

HBO also broadcast the concert for free on its subscription-only cable TV service, and the TV audience was excited to see these big stars take the stage and speak one by one:
"A black president will lead us to greatness."

The list of musical performers is enough to make fans scream, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, William Adams, and many more.
Many well-known American singers performed passionately, making the fans attending the event cheer to their heart's content.

The list of speakers also includes many big names in television and film:

Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Samuel Jackson, Denzel Washington and others were also present.

The atmosphere reached its first climax when Laura Linney and Martin Luther King III greeted Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.

The show opened with a prayer session by Gene Robinson, the Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire. In a fleeting shot, Artest showed his "little face" as he prayed devoutly.

During the speech session, the camera gave Artest a few seconds. The World Peace Club has indeed made real efforts and showing his face is a way of repaying them.

The only NBA player at the scene was Artest. During the election, although James participated in Jay-Z's campaign, as the third hook brother among active players, the chosen one also had to compromise.

As for the other players, they are not famous enough, and since it is the theme of a concert, they naturally will not be invited. It would be too embarrassing to join in the fun, so everyone chooses to support them on social media.

The “social president” will definitely like this approach. Obama has confirmed that he will record a message for this year’s All-Star Game. The president who loves basketball will not forget his supporters!

The Knicks ended their consecutive away games and naturally had a day off on Sunday. It was no big deal to be swept by the Mavericks. With 23 wins and 17 losses, Dallas currently has a mediocre record and it is difficult for it to break out of the West.

The New York fans who had been holding meetings did not like the result. Some of Li You's die-hard fans made excuses for "dodging" after the game, which caused quite a bit of fun on Reddit:
"Why does Kidd always perform well against Lee?"

"Because Lee hardly defended him and always helped defend, Kidd proved himself with the three-pointer!"

"Kidd shot 10 of 3 in yesterday's game against the Jazz, only making three three-pointers. He used all his luck in the game against us. This guy said he plans to play until he is 40!"

"Will Lee play until he's 40? Maybe Kidd wants to use his age to win."

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In fact, the loss was not only due to Kidd's three-pointers, but the main reason was that Dirk Nowitzki was in too good a shape, forcing the Knicks' outside players to participate in assisting defense.

The German first shot 20 of 13 at Madison Square Garden, and then returned to his home court to face the Jazz, where he shot 20 of 16, scoring 39 points extremely efficiently!
After two humiliating defeats, Nowitzki evolved, reducing some face-to-face offense and consciously increasing post-up singles.

If the Mavericks' lineup wasn't so weak, their record in the new season would be better.

Dallas does not have the same exposure as New York, but Nowitzki, who has been labeled as a "softie", is actually having a hard time, and the fake MVP has become deeply rooted in people's hearts.

What makes many Mavericks fans sad is that even after defeating the Knicks twice, Nowitzki was unable to make bold statements. In an interview these two days, he showed a painful look:

"Regular season doesn't mean anything! We achieved this a few years ago, but you know, we lost badly in the finals."

"As for scoring efficiency? Go look at Lee's stats. Maybe he can average 40 points per game. Seeing this kind of performance, as a big man, I can only feel ashamed. My shooting percentage at the basket is not as good as his."

Refresh his own scoring record, refresh the three-point record, there is no doubt that according to the current situation, Li You can do it.

The only suspense at the moment is the record and average points per game, and the Knicks seem to be showing signs of "fatigue".

After watching the Knicks' big basketball reality show, New York fans all felt that the team was a little inflated. From another perspective, this was a side effect of the stable contract, and some players were laid off.

In the afternoon, at the Lasker Skating Rink in Central Park, many fans spotted Li You, Georgina and Ivana, and all three skated well.
Not long ago, Li You and the three Olsen sisters were photographed playing at the Wollman Rink, which made some fans worry whether "GeGe" had also fallen flat.

In fact, Li You comes here every year to play. There are too many people on Christmas, and the situation is better in January. This is daily life, and social media has magnified this personal pastime.

By the evening, many people began to share photos with Li You, and then Lakers fans were excited. The traffic of the Reddit section increased again that night:

"Kobe is still working hard in training, but Lee has no interest in basketball. This season is our best chance!"

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Ivana was in a good mood as she had a "family meeting" on Monday. She returned to her townhouse in Manhattan and shared photos of her eldest son with her friends.

Georgina chuckled from time to time, and soon shared her own interesting stories about raising children. The two little guys in the photo looked a bit alike, which Ivana was a little suspicious of, but she quickly shifted her attention:

"Clay, are you going to take over the NYPD pension fund? It's a bit risky, and Quadrangle Group is a pleasure to work with them."

Georgina, with her black ponytail, looks very rational. Quadrangle Group Capital has the trust of her father, and after Bloomberg came to power, his personal wealth was managed by the other party.

Ivana didn't know much about this private investment company focusing on private equity. After taking off her headband, she could only show a curious look.

Although they are good friends, they have rarely talked about their personal wealth in the past. Bloomberg's net worth of 200 billion US dollars is very enviable.

Li You, who brought hot drinks to the two, did not hide the news. Once he could successfully take over the New York Police Department's pension fund, he would be able to gain the trust of more investors, and Ax Capital could also secretly transform.

"There is a high possibility that an investigation into the New York Police Department's pension fund will be launched this year. We have already received information from the Securities and Exchange Commission."

Georgina was a little surprised. Quadrangle Group currently manages his father's personal assets. If an investigation occurs, it will definitely be affected. Li You smiled and winked at the two of them:
"Once the investigation takes place, they will ultimately have no choice but to settle with compensation. Director Raymond Kelly will cast a dissenting vote on the pension business at the appropriate time!"

“Only then will we officially take over, not only the New York Police Department’s pension fund, but also the business in other countries.”

"Why don't you consider us? Ax Capital is confident that we can help the mayor manage his personal wealth."

Georgina gave Li You a covert roll of the eyes. She had not expected that she would be followed up just for revealing some information. She glanced at her "ignorant" friend and responded with an inexplicable emotion in her tone:

"That's not something I should consider. You can go ask my father. Maybe he will choose you."

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Li You raised his glass with a guilty conscience. The mayor would ask questions indirectly whenever he had the chance. Georgina insisted that it was an accident, but gradually a hint of it could be seen in the child's facial features.

"It's a good thing, right? Last year was terrible, we should have a drink for that."

Not long ago, Melinda and Kim helped Ivana resolve a lawsuit that lasted for half a year. Li You also donated 2 US dollars to the Manhattan Borough President candidate, which made the stingy Donard very satisfied.

The big girl was busy for half a year and had some resentment towards her father. Fortunately, Li You's personal wealth increased dramatically, and Ivana regained her "confidence".

Seeing her friend excitedly looking for champagne, Georgina quickly leaned into Li You's arms, smiled softly and kissed him. Thinking of the upcoming competition, she whispered in his ear with some evil humor:
"Get her drunk, and I'll come find you in your room!"

The two of them actually did this outrageous thing secretly once. Li You felt that the girl in his arms was getting bolder and bolder, and her behavior was also starting to become outrageous. He immediately stopped her righteously:

"There's a game tomorrow, you know, I need it."

Georgina immediately interrupted with a kiss, and when she heard the footsteps again, she sat up straight again. Seeing Ivana's happy expression holding the champagne, she immediately smiled and said:
"I must have a few more drinks! Clay, you have to keep us company!"

It was a rare opportunity to relax, and with good friends "flattering" her, Ivana became happier and happier as the conversation went on. From time to time, she would squeeze into Li You's arms and offer him wine, and she looked particularly "happy".

Georgina's eyes smiled into crescents, she was also very happy. Seeing her friend's eyes beginning to blur, she became more and more satisfied. While the other party was not paying attention, she began to stretch her feet boldly.

By late at night, Li You, who had worked hard to practice back-to-the-basket techniques, quickly broke through Ivana's defense. Under the influence of alcohol, the girl fell asleep involuntarily.

Li You had just covered the girl in his arms with a blanket when the door was soon pushed open. In the dim room, Georgina quietly squeezed in, turned around and looked at her friend's sleeping face, and whispered with satisfaction:
"Don't you still want a child? I hope it's a girl."

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The silent confrontation started again, and Li You had to show his ability to accurately control the ball in a small area. Fortunately, he never relaxed his requirements on himself, and he was destined to win tonight!

On Monday, January 1, Thibodeau led the Bulls to visit New York. That night, many New York fans in Madison Square Garden applauded Thibodeau and Ben Wallace before the game.

The familiar arena reminded Thibodeau of his assistant coaching career in New York. It was a wonderful memory and the beginning of his success!
Thibodeau waved to the fans frequently, bowed slightly, his eyes slightly red, and after a round of mixing, he missed the time in New York the most. If possible, he would like to come back.
The prerequisite is to become the head coach of the Knicks.

"Thank you!"

Thibodeau kept thanking D'Antoni and looked at him, feeling a little sad. If nothing unexpected happened, the mustache guy would be the head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars again this year.

With 17 wins and 24 losses, the Bulls' record has not met expectations. Thibodeau hopes to trade for a big man. They have set their sights on the 76ers, and Noah on the bench is the target.

D'Antoni seemed to understand the other party's eyes, just smiled slightly, and then continued to hang up. The team built around core guards is currently the Knicks' favorite opponent.

There is a reason why Tyus Thomas was traded to the Bulls after playing two seasons with the Hawks. This rookie has good jumping ability and can often block shots, but his rim protection is a bit of a problem.

Ben's physical condition is also declining. Although he wants to show himself as much as possible in front of the New York fans, his independent offensive ability is really poor. He can't get any advantage when facing Chandler who focuses on rebounding.

As soon as the first quarter started, Thibodeau yelled at Rose. The newbie had a big problem defending the pick-and-roll. David Lee at the No. 4 position simply set a screen, and Li You broke away from the defense.

The three-pointer missed, and the long rebound was picked up by Prince. Seeing Li You catch the ball again, Thibodeau shouted:

"Push through!"

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Although Derrick Rose grew up in Chicago, his playing style is more academic, so he naturally has no objection to his coach's strict requirements.

It was just the second attack facing Li You on the left wing. Rose was unable to predict the offensive choice. He watched a lot of videos, but it didn't help much. The continuous behind-the-back dribbling and crotch changes of direction left him staring.

The pick-and-roll was about to happen, and David Lee hadn't yet stood still. Li You, who switched to his left hand again, suddenly accelerated and stopped immediately at the three-point line.

Rose tried to squeeze through the screen and slid quickly this time, but the expected breakthrough did not happen. Li You simply dribbled the ball and quickly made a jump shot!
Tyus Thomas didn't react at all. Rose jumped symbolically, but his raised right hand didn't do anything. The basketball drew a beautiful arc and went into the frame accurately this time!

"For—Three! God—Lee!."

The DJ's voice and cheers instantly rang out in the stadium. New York fans have become accustomed to Li You's extremely concise and effective three-pointers, and scoring a goal at the beginning shows that this big player will definitely perform well in this game!
Ben Gordon and Luol Deng are both good scorers, but facing the Knicks' perimeter defense, their performance was the same as before and they were very slow to warm up after the opening.

Derrick Rose, with the help of Ben Wallace's screen, went straight into the paint and passed the ball to the right corner. Luol Deng's jump shot was blocked by Prince, and he missed the three-pointer.

After David Lee grabbed the rebound, the Knicks launched a counterattack. Walter Frazier, who was on the MSG commentary booth, felt that everyone was in good shape and immediately praised:
"I never worry about Li! I don't pay attention to those boring news. My physical condition won't lie!"

"Tayshawn has been performing steadily this new season. I think he should be selected for the All-Star Game and I believe all New York fans will vote for him."

The voting channel is about to close, and now is the last time to canvass for votes. Mike Breen first praised Li You for breaking through the defense of the newbies at the top of the arc, and then saw David Lee successfully eat the cake in the lower left corner of the basket, and followed suit with praise:
“David also performed well after entering the starting lineup!”

"But I like Boris more. He took the initiative to sacrifice for the team. I hope he can be selected as an All-Star and all the coaches in the league will recognize his performance."

The French did make some sacrifices. If they want to get more chips from David Lee, they must let the newbie show his potential.

New York has a bad reputation as a black shop. Every time there is a trade, the Chicago media is the first to come out and make sarcastic remarks, constantly calling on other teams not to trade any Knicks players.

Dio gave up his position after receiving the coach's advice. He didn't feel any pressure. On the contrary, he gained some weight recently because many games were too easy.
Waving the towel and shouting loudly, the Frenchman led the atmosphere group to continuously refresh his own statistics on the bench.

Just as he had expected before the game, the Bulls were no match at all. In a direct dialogue, the young Derrick Rose was taught another lesson.

Li You did not simply rely on his speed, but instead kept on using pick-and-rolls, testing his opponent's defense again and again, and occasionally using his butt and shoulders to charge at newbies.

As the game progressed, Thibodeau stopped giving orders loudly. Rose chased behind Li You and was stuck at the free throw line. He defended hard but was fooled. A simple feint to the newbie resulted in a foul.

The rookie was knocked away by Li You's butt. Seeing this scene, Thibodeau shook his head helplessly. The gap in game experience was too big, and the Bulls had visibly lost their rhythm.

Ben Gordon, also a guard from the University of Connecticut, had a poor performance again tonight, shooting 4 of 0 in the first quarter, 2 of 0 from beyond the three-point line, and contributing 0 points.

At 18:34, the Bulls' main lineup played almost the entire first quarter, but the 16-point difference made everyone who went to the bench very discouraged.

The camera quickly turned to the Knicks team. Gasol was handing towels to everyone, and Rajon Rondo had taken off his training suit early and was now giving instructions to the rotation players with full fighting spirit.

Walter Frazier can understand the rookie who wants to leave the team, but he is not interested in canvassing for him. He will continue to serve the player while taking a break today:

"Lee has received more than 310 million votes in the third stage. We have a chance to break the All-Star voting record again!"

"The paper voting channel has not been closed yet, everyone can vote for Li again."

On Wednesday, January 1, Artest, who made a big splash in Washington, returned to the team, but he still had to sit on the bench.

普林斯在和公牛队的比赛中，高效拿到16分5篮板4助攻3抢断1盖帽2失误的全能数据，这样的表现也让他有更大的机会入选本届全明星。

Derrick Rose shot 15 of 5 in three quarters and was completely lost in Madison Square Garden. And that night, Steve Nash also became a sieve and was easily "avenged" by Li You.

101:124, the Suns played a good offense, but their defense was really poor.

During the rotation phase, Nate Robinson's chaotic play ruined the game. Although Li You only checked out in three quarters, he made 20 of 15 shots, 9 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 4 free throws, easily scoring 40 points.

"Oh!!"

After the game, the cheers in the stadium continued. It seemed that Stoudemire was possessed by the blacksmith tonight. He felt that he had lost face in front of the newbies, so he said goodbye and left early.

But O'Neal doesn't care about losing. In the past two seasons, the old shark has not been selected for the All-Star Game. The Suns have 23 wins and 17 losses, a mediocre record, but he still has a high probability of being selected!
The reason is very simple, his little brother is waiting for him, and there is a place for him as long as Kobe is there.

The old shark who was left at the venue finally hugged Li You and greeted him with a bright smile on his face. Facing the media reporters who gathered around him, he boasted in a rough voice:
"I heard that Kobe is going to compete for the MVP. My little brother is still the same as before, only deceiving himself."

"He never got close to Lee! If Lee was on the Lakers, we would have joined forces and won the championship since 97!"

"Now that I'm old, I don't want to say polite words anymore. Lee is the GOAT. He is stronger than you think!"

"My little brother should strive to be the best player in the team. This is what he should do. I always want to tell him not to deceive himself."

Li You smiled slightly. Although the All-Star voting channel has been closed, O'Neal still has a chance to be selected as a substitute. After all, the other party is in the Western Conference, so he doesn't mind saying something good:
"The Suns are doing great! Shaq should be an All-Star without a doubt, he looks 10 years younger this season!"

"Our fans were cheering for his dunks, and I would love to see him be selected to the All-Star Game again, which would bring back memories of our past rivalries."

"I have to admit that after playing against Michael Dunk, Shaq is the strongest opponent I have ever faced."

The old shark was so happy that his mouth almost stretched to the back of his head. If it was broadcast live tonight across the United States, he would have wanted to dance on the spot. Li You didn't approve of his little brother. This was wonderful:

"Yee! Great players always respect each other. I never say I am the best player!"

"Because I know that Lee has always dominated this era"

Looking at O'Neal who couldn't stop blowing the horn, Li You raised an eyebrow at the New York reporter, and everyone soon followed suit. They also wanted to have fun, and it would be great if they could stage another classic scene in Phoenix:
"Lee defeated the OK combination again!"

On Thursday, January 1, TNT announced the starting lineups for the Phoenix All-Star Game:

The starting five for the Eastern Conference All-Stars are:

You Li, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard;
The starting five for the Western Conference All-Stars are:

Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Amar'e Stoudemire, Tim Duncan, Yao Ming.

Considering that this is the "Old Man's Fun", the old shark must be selected. Soon, topics about Li You meeting the OK combination again appeared on social media, and relevant basketball commentators gave their highlights early on:

"Joining forces again, can Kobe prove himself again?"

(End of this chapter)