the rest, only noise

chapter 297

News of Louie's involvement in the shooting in Chicago drew more attention than the Knicks themselves.

The media in New York were moved when they heard the news, because besides Louis, the popular Xiao Hua and the country's No. [-] high school student were involved in the case.

After the police asked clearly, the alliance had to send someone to ask.

They don't want people in the league getting too close to student players.

Then there's the media, they're not interested in the disassociated shooting, they're interested in whether something happened between Louie and Jennifer Beals.

According to media legends, Louis sacrificed his life to help Jennifer block the gun, which moved the popular little flower so much that he wanted to agree with her body.

Louis hoped that this was true. Although he didn't know if he would be able to withstand it at that time, at least he could test how strong his chastity was.

If he resisted, his spirit was sublime, his soul holy, and true to Lorraine.

Louie had to wear down most of his energy just to deal with the curiosity of others.

Now that the game in December has officially started, the Knicks are 4 wins and 20 losses, and their posture at the bottom of the league is unshakable.

The fans are desperate and the media is losing their temper with this team.

The "New York Times" publicly declared: "If you want to watch the Knicks game, either support the opponent or don't eat."

There are not many teams that are so bad that their fans feel disgusted. Louis decided to get serious and play badly.

The record at the bottom of the league is not what he wants, because it will not exchange for the highest probability of the top pick.

Since the probability of the No. [-] pick within the bottom seven is the same, and the Knicks have won the No. [-] pick in history, Louis can't think of what he can do to trigger a butterfly effect and make the team lose the No. [-] pick. Therefore, as long as "keep" the bottom six record, it will be fine.

On December 12, the Knicks played against the Eastern Conference powerhouse Philadelphia 9ers at home.

The 76ers were one of the teams that hurt the most in the butterfly effect caused by Louie in the 1984 draft.

First, they didn't draft Barkley, and used that draft pick to take advantage of other teams-selecting Bowie.

Second, the Knicks traded Floyd to them for the 1987th pick in the first round and the [-] first-round pick.

The doctor's aging is visible to the naked eye, and Louis unswervingly let Knicks play a pocket formation, locking the doctor's breakthrough.

Moses Malone's decline does not appear to be weakening. He is still the top insider in the league, but he is no longer a player who can lead the team to the Finals and compete with the Lakers and Celtics.

Andrew Toney lost himself at MSG.

Then, under the range of Trent Tucker and Louis Orr, Bernard King got a comfortable low-post single-handedly, with 44 points in the game, which was the first contributor to the Knicks' upset victory over the 76ers.

That night, Louie saw 76ers coach Billy Cunningham put on a pain mask.

When Louie was with the Celtics, they couldn't beat them.

Now Louis led a weak team, and they lost again.

"Thank you for allowing us to win this game, we need a victory so much!" Louie was as enthusiastic as the summer sun in Miami.

Cunningham was not feeling well.

"We'll have to wait and see next time!"

The next one is not far away, just three days later.

This game is at the home of the Knicks, and the next game is at the home of the 76ers.

"This game built our confidence," Louie told reporters. "We hope to win more games."

Then, in Philadelphia, Louie made some dead rules.

Cummings and Ken Bannister had to protect the paint like they did at home, preventing Malone from getting the offensive rebound.

Even if the 76ers' perimeter iron trees bloom, they don't care.

Then, unexpectedly let John Stockton start, and Bernard King played a lot of pick-and-rolls. Trent Tucker's three-point threat was placed at a 45-degree angle on the right.

A targeted strategy, coupled with Stockton's abnormal tactical control, allowed the two sides to hit the critical moment and compete for the key ball.

Bernard King went down to earth, a jumper from the free throw line, another 2+1 rebound from outside the paint, and an offensive rebound in front of Malone to assist Bannister's dunk, sealing the victory.

The Knicks played on a bleak spectrum.

Two consecutive victories, what an intoxicating journey.

Jin jumped up excitedly. Just as he was about to hug Louis, he remembered that there was still an unresolved knot between them, and that he had to work for each other for a year. Therefore, the two who were about to hug forcibly stopped.

"I feel that your relationship has warmed up a lot. Do you want me to mediate again?" Phil Jackson asked enthusiastically.

Louis shook his head in horror and said, "Stop mediating!"

The Knicks have won two consecutive victories and are still at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Then, they will go to another away game.

Salt Lake City, Utah
The Jazz currently have a [-]% winning rate, and they don't want to lose to the Knicks.

The two sides fought hard, and Louis heard that Darnell Walker hated Utah, so he deliberately let him play for a few minutes.

It's a pity that this unsatisfactory thing will only destroy the team's tactics. This time, Louis is determined not to let him play again.

With the offense of "Dr. Slam Dunk" Griffith and scoring champion Adrian Dantley, the Jazz formed a confrontation with the Knicks.

On the defensive end, Mark Eaton's overwhelming defense made it difficult for the Knicks to start.

He almost changed the game by defending.

At the critical moment, Louis replaced Stockton to play pick-and-roll offense.

In the three-second zone, Eaton's ability to guard the basket is comparable to no other person in NBA history.

However, outside the paint, his mobility is not enough to allow him to radiate defensive threats to farther positions.

When Pat Cummings fell to an open situation, the Jazz let him shoot and let him make consecutive shots.

It was these few balls that allowed the Knicks to seal the victory.

119 is better than 115
The Knicks defeated the Jazz and won three consecutive victories.

New Yorkers came alive again, and they rolled their eyes: Well, this team doesn't seem to be as bad as we thought?

They shouldn't have that kind of thinking.

In the next game, the Knicks returned to Madison Garden, and the opponent they waited for was the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are currently the last in the league-the Knicks lost their squad leader position after a wave of three consecutive victories.

Against the hometown team, it is impossible not to send a wave of warmth.

In the first three and a half quarters, Louis took command seriously, and it was time to play and change.

In the last half of the quarter, he suddenly let Bernard King, who was in the best offensive state, start the offense.

King didn't understand his advice, and the Knicks lost the game because of it.

Then, the media in New York asked their king, why didn't he attack at the critical moment, and what kind of pass was passed?

Jin couldn't argue, he could only admit his mistake: "Yes, I should attack by myself, I won't do it next time."

In the locker room, Louis expressed appreciation for everyone's spirit of not giving up until the fourth quarter, and expressed regret for not being able to "persist" in the last half of the quarter.

"It's okay, the season is still very long, we have plenty of time to adjust." Louis comforted everyone.

The players left one by one, except Bernard King.

He deliberately waited until he and Louis were the only ones in the locker room, and then said, "You don't want to win at all, do you?"

"You can't just think about it just because you're going to work for nothing. How could I not want to win?" Louis asked with a smile, "Is there anyone else who wants to win more than me?"

King asked: "If you want to win, you should let me let go of the offense. Why do you let me pass the ball?"

"Do you know where the biggest gap between you and Larry is?"

Louis can't admit that he doesn't want to win, that's too demoralizing, and he has to let the players taste it slowly.

When they understand that this season is hopeless, they should win, they should lose, and even deliberately lose some games that can be fought, they will naturally understand what Louis did.

Now, Louie needs to quibble.

It was not difficult for him, and King was embarrassed when he heard him mention Bird, "What do you want to say?"

"If it was Larry, even if he didn't rely on personal offense, he could pass the ball to help the team win the game. You only think about yourself, so you can't win a championship until now." Louis is as regretful as a teacher who sees a good student go astray. "I want you to become better, but you don't seem to understand."

"You want me to be better?"

It was the funniest joke King had ever heard.

"I see you wish I could be scolded to death by the media!"

"You can't die. If you die, who will I ask for 90 next year?"

Louis' last words made the King of New York so angry that his chest was tight.

Three days later, the Knicks played against the Celtics at home.

New Yorkers know how strong Louie's old club is. They originally expected Louis to find out the weaknesses of the Green Army and target them, but they didn't expect to be beaten in one quarter.

The gap in hard power is so great that any strategy is useless.

As long as the Celtics play seriously, the intensity will not be something the Knicks can resist.

In the end, the Celtics beat the Knicks 138 to 110.

Add luster to their 22-3 record.

After the referee blew the final whistle, Bird, Lambiel, Sampson, Long, Angie... Many old players came to say hello to Louis.

Isiah Thomas looked here from a distance, but in the end he didn't come over.

He was the most excited today, scoring a game-high 35 points and 8 assists.

Louis gave him a thumbs up, indicating a good shot.

(End of this chapter)