the rest, only noise

Chapter 420 The dog that bites doesn't bark
The Knicks' devil schedule unexpectedly achieved a winning streak.

Initially, some people thought they would lose at least half of the games on this schedule.

Because there are superteams like the Celtics and Lakers among them.

As a result, in addition to losing to the Trail Blazers, the Knicks made it all the way, especially the victory over the Lakers and Celtics was unexpected.

At the end of this round of the schedule, it is an away game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are at the bottom of the league.

This is a team that has lost all hope.

When they were still paying off the debts of Ted Steppy, who was against the sky, and because of their eagerness for quick success, they made a deal with the Knicks that left the management and the coaching staff with no survivors.

In order to get Cartwright, the Cavaliers exchanged the eighth pick in the first round in 1985 and the first round picks in the next two years.

If you look at it from the current point of view, their actions are simply unreasonable. How could someone send so much for an insider who suffered a fracture and only had the strength of a quasi-All-Star?
This is a typical afterthought.

After all, what Cartwright suffered was a fracture. Although it was a season-reimbursable injury, as long as he took good care of him, it would be no problem to come back with full blood.

The current predicament of the Cavaliers makes people forget that they have the right to exchange first-round picks for the next two years from the New Yorkers.

Now it seems that the Cavaliers gave away their future instead, but when this deal happened, there were not a few people who were optimistic about the Clevelands and made a lot of money in this deal.

Because when the trade happened, the Knicks ranked fourth from the bottom in the league, and Louis traded almost all the players with immediate combat power.

Almost all the players he left behind were rookies.

Even if Ewing's talent is rare in ancient times, it is impossible to lead that group of people to achieve great results.

And Cartwright is a mature insider who has proven himself.

This is a real team betting deal.

Both parties to the transaction think that they will be better off than the other party.

Now the results are in.

The Knicks got the second No. [-] pick through the No. [-] pick sent by the Cavaliers, with Ewing inside and Wilson outside. The basic framework of the team has been formed.

In this battle, the Clevelands played with the mentality of wanting to die with the New Yorkers.

Rarely has Louie seen such blatant malice from a team.

The Cavaliers completely put themselves in the situation they imagined.

If we hadn't been too honest and honest, how could we have been cheated by those Yankees in New York?Damn the Knicks, we are at odds with it!

Probably that's it.

They played the Knicks with a hatred.

Just like between the Lakers and Celtics.Ironically, the grievances between Los Angeles and Boston have a historical heritage.From on and off the court, championships to races to color to coast to coast.This extends to the struggle between hard-working blue-collar workers and luxurious Hollywood.

The Cavaliers don't have so many twists and turns. They want to take advantage but find that the opponent's thinking is too simple, and they want to get out but they have fallen into the mud.

Ewing encountered a foul crisis, and Wilson didn't feel good under the terrible confrontation intensity.

The Cavaliers really have a chance to win in this situation.

However, Louis used McHale and Manute Ball as the axis of offense and defense in the fourth quarter. The former dominated the offense and the latter dominated the defense.

114 is better than 108
The Knicks won the game by 6 points, ensuring only one loss in this nightmarish schedule.

Ball's performance was astounding.

4 points, 7 rebounds and 11 blocks.

You know, his data was typed in 26 minutes.If Ewing hadn't encountered a foul crisis, he wouldn't have gotten so much playing time.

Without Ewing, the Clevelands killed the basket like they were full.

Boll comes with a hat and a hat.

According to Knicks statistics, the Cavaliers only scored 24% of their points in the penalty area when Ball protected the rim.

"Patrick Ewing may be the Knicks' most balanced insider. He is the foundation of the Knicks' tactical system, but without him, the Knicks' insider is still very strong. Manute Ball proved to the entire league tonight that he is a player like Mark Eaton who is scary on the court."

Additionally, Richfield Arena announcer Joe Tate criticized Louie.

"Lu grew up in Cleveland, but when you look at what he's done to the city, he grew up with it and didn't love it."

Louis had heard enough of that.

That night, he took Ball to a press conference.

There was a rule in the Stern era that was written in black and white, but no team would enforce it.

The league requires all players on each team to accept at least 20 interviews per season.

There are many players who do private interviews themselves, but these interviews are not counted.The big media only likes the stars and the players who had a great night, so role players who don't get much attention rarely get interviews.

Tonight marks Ball's first appearance in the media room this season.

He's the least human-looking player on the Knicks.

Also an interesting guy.

Every time he would tell in front of others that he hunted and killed lions and sold animal skins when he was a child.Today, he also used his performance to call on Americans to pay more attention to their motherland in front of the media.

Sudan was in a civil war, and Bohr was considered an extremist by both factions at war in the country.

"If Manute can gain 30 pounds, he will be the best insider in the league. Even Ralph Sampson is not his opponent."

Louie said exaggeratedly.

Even if you think about it carefully, you know that this is impossible. Even if Ball gained 30 pounds, he is not Sampson's opponent.There is a huge gap in technology.

However, it is normal to praise one's own people and brag.

After the press conference, Louis and Ball chatted in the hallway.

Louie knew Ball was struggling because he sent most of his playing money to his family.

If he can earn more money, he will also help poor families in Sudan.

He is an exceptionally respectable man.

"Manu, you can call me if you have any difficulties." Louis finally said to him.

Ball jokingly said: "Coach, my only difficulty is that I sit off the court for too long in each game. My agent said that this will affect my ability to make a lot of money."

Joking is one of the ways to convey the truth.

Louie understands Ball's troubles and knows that he can start on many teams.

Louie's idea is to make Ball an ultimate rim protection + space player. He has been practicing three-pointers for a while, but he just has no chance to shoot.

Even if his three-pointers are not practiced, as long as he can play 15-20 minutes per game, the Knicks will still frighten other teams in the penalty area after Ewing is off the court.

Ewing + Ball, two top five rim protectors in the league.

But ideals and reality are always different.

Ball is unwilling to play only that little time per game.

"I'll find a way to solve your problem," Louis said.

The only way to solve Ball's troubles is to trade.

But who is he going to trade with?

Ball's transaction value is very high, and he scored 11 caps in a single game tonight. I am afraid that few clubs can give Louis a satisfactory bargaining chip.

Back at the hotel, Louie called Baylor in New York.

"Tonight's game is really thrilling. I wanted to turn off the live broadcast several times. It was so exciting!" Baylor, an old boy, was already free enough to watch their live broadcast.

Louis smiled and said, "I want to talk to you about something serious."

"What's the matter?"

"Starting tomorrow, you can let the outside world know that we intend to trade Manute."

"what!!!?"

Baylor didn't expect Louie to trade Ball.

If it's him who doesn't perform well, it's fine to trade him.

He just played a dominant defense after Ewing fouled too much, with 11 blocks in a single game!

"I know Manute is important, but he wants more playing time. I don't think we can give it. Instead of waiting for him to get angry, it's better to spread the word now and let other teams make offers."

"You really want to trade him?"

"I'm just trying to get the word out," Louie said. "I don't want to wait until his agent applies for a trade and then scramble to ask teams about prices."

"But... can we find a replacement for Manute?"

"As far as protecting the rim, there is no substitute. Except for Mark Eaton, there is no player in the league who protects the rim better than him. But the value is replaceable. Don't worry, I'm not going to trade him now."

Baylor's reaction was quite big, he wished all the good players were in his hands.

In fact, Ball has always been a functional player in the Knicks, but if he wants to play the Celtics or the Lakers or the Trail Blazers and Pistons, his role will not be great.

He's an extreme one-sport utility player.

To play him is to protect the basket.

The defensive system that Louis wants to build is pressure, suffocation, strength, and explosiveness.

None of these are Ball's strong suits.

Therefore, trading Ball was a long-awaited plan for Louis. He played so well tonight, and he showed his heart to Louis (needing more time), and the matter of trading him can be officially put on the agenda.

He doesn't like to be passive.

Sometimes, even after you've considered all the potential risks, something unexpected happens and gives you a headache.

That night, Louie was replaying tonight's game against the Cavaliers in his hotel room when the phone rang at about 02:30 in the morning.

"Coach, Dale was taken away by the police!"

"Which Dell?"

"Alice! Dale Ellis!"

Louis froze.

"you are?"

"I'm Dennis, coach!"

Louis immediately hung up the phone.

Dale Ellis has proved the old Chinese saying time and time again, a dog that bites does not bark, and a man who looks peaceful will cause trouble one after another.

Louis went to the police station overnight to inquire about the situation, and was told that Ellis got into a fight with someone in a bar. It is said that he picked up a bottle and broke the head of a rude Cavaliers fan.

(End of this chapter)