NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 412 Who is the high-quality idol (Daily Chapter·Part )

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, inundating large swathes of communities in New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama.

On August 8, White House promised to provide a large amount of assistance to the disaster-stricken people. From baby milk powder to generators, related materials have been urgently transported to the disaster-stricken areas.

After the hurricane made landfall east of New Orleans around 6:10 a.m., it caused the collapse of as many as 20 buildings in the outlying areas.

As major TV stations reported one after another, New York no longer paid attention to the shootings of the previous two days.

Many families were flooded, and officials were unable to calculate the specific number of victims for a while.

Energy markets were quick to respond, with crude oil prices rising $4 to $70.8, easily setting a new all-time high.

Rescue efforts are continuing, and the NBA has begun contacting players in New Orleans.

On Mark Bartelstein's side, PJ Brown is still in New Orleans. The phone is currently unreachable and everyone can only wait.

The weather in Greenwich was not bad. In Peninsula Manor, Li You did not accompany the girl to bask in the sun. He had been reading the news on the computer in the study.

The Knicks' official training camp started very late this year. Gasol and others have to participate in the European Championships, which means they won't have much playing time in this year's preseason.

Having been in charge of security at Akers Capital, Nacho has also witnessed scenes of raids by the Securities Commission and federal prosecutors.

NBA staff arrived at the disaster site to express condolences and also sent supplies.

"Next year we will go back to New Mexico with Kim to invest in some businesses there and live there for a while."

"It doesn't matter, we just have better vision!"

Liyou quickly launched a fundraiser at UConn amid the hurricane's impact.

Hearing Li You's words, Nacho nodded. He made too much money this time, which made him a little scared:
"Is the Securities Commission warning us? Or are they going to raid our offices?"

Hill was still recovering, and Artest ended up playing for the Knicks in a weekend game in Houston.

“Perhaps within three months, the talented trader next door can bring us close to $3 billion in revenue.”

Not surprisingly, the price of natural gas is also rising, which will net him hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming months.

Although this kind of business method is a bit disgraceful, if there is an opportunity to acquire Amaranth next door and really become a family, Li You feels that it is acceptable.

Thinking that Bobby had been eavesdropping on the information from "next door", Li You knew about crude oil, and Ax Capital must have been involved.

He entered the energy market earlier than Ax Capital, and his neighbor’s investment vision was so precise that Li You felt that he was a time traveler.

In addition to charity activities, the Knicks will also donate half of their preseason income to raise funds for subsequent disaster relief efforts.

On Thursday, September 9, the NBA announced the roster for the charity game initiated by Kenny Smith.

There are no trophies in the study, only photos of Li You with the girls, and then photos of him and his friends.

As long as the other party wants to cause trouble, there is a high probability that they will succeed. Almost none of the more than 200 hedge funds in Greenwich are truly legal and compliant and are honest people.
Small profits turned into big profits. Having been prepared, Li You shook his head, stared at the computer again and whispered:

James Dolan also announced that he would hold a charity event at Madison Square Garden to help families affected by the hurricane.

When Nacho, dressed in a black shirt and black jeans, entered the study, he saw Li You still staring at the computer, walked over and whispered:

"We have been monitoring Amaranth trader Brian Hunter and there has indeed been a significant inflow of cash."

Since Li You was scheduled to participate in the NFL's opening game and commemorative activities on September 9, he had to miss the fundraising game launched by TNT in Houston.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury and other well-known stars are all on the roster.

Player representatives from 30 teams will participate in Sunday's game. Ticket prices for Toyota Center on that day range from $10 to $25, with courtside seats starting at $300.

Mavericks head coach Avery Johnson will also participate in the event. For TNT, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Craig Sagel will be responsible for commentating the game.

In addition to charity games, the NBA plans to help the New Orleans Hornets move.

Vice President Lars Granik recently gave an affirmative answer in an interview:

"Even if the Hornets' home court is able to operate, our players will not be able to travel to New Orleans to play for a long time."

"The Hornets' new training camp and preseason location is already being planned, and the good news is that we have contacted the players and, God willing, they are all OK."

"The bad news is we don't know for sure how long the Hornets will have to move, which will be a test for them."

The league has presented several alternatives, with Oklahoma City the most active.

Fox Sports and The Oklahoman Daily confirmed the news immediately and were the first to respond:
"Oklahoma City needs an NBA team, and we welcome the Hornets."

If nothing else happens, after the Hornets officially move, their name will become the Oklahoma Hornets.

Chris Paul is a little unlucky guy. In the first season of his career, he couldn't hear the cheers of the New Orleans fans.

Fortunately, Oklahoma City fans are very enthusiastic, and many of them have become Paul's ten-year-old fans.

At 11:20 on Sunday night on the 30th, half an hour before the start of the charity match, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu had already appeared in the Toyota Center Arena.

Tonight, more than 5000 evacuees received free game tickets. Landrieu and his staff visited the affected people and continued to comfort the camera:
"We will not succumb to tragedy. The American people have reached out and we will soon be able to rebuild!"

The players were also communicating with the affected people who were present. With the support of the conference finals and ESPYs, Wade became the most popular star at the scene.

LeBron James is also very popular and encourages fans along with Wade.

The two met at the draft and had a good relationship. After satisfying the fans' request for photos, James, wearing training clothes, whispered:
"Why aren't superstars like Lee and Shaq here?"

Wade glanced at James and moved his body to answer the other's doubts:
"Shaq launched a fundraiser with the brand in Miami, and Lee should attend the 911/ commemoration event in New York."

"Don't worry about them, we are the biggest stars tonight!"

The TNT broadcasters have indeed been surrounding the two of them, occasionally giving Kobe some shots.

Even Garnett couldn't compare to them. The former MVP was chatting with his good brother Kobe.
Artest was a little unhappy. He felt that he should get more respect, but few people paid attention to him. Unable to share his championship experience, Artest could only immerse himself in practice and occasionally say hello to Jermaine O'Neal.

Charles Barkley hugged everyone he met on the field. When being interviewed, he immediately praised loudly:

“We all live in this world and I appreciate players using their time to do something positive!”

"Everyone has a role to play, and together a small number can make a big difference. This is what we organize the competition for."

Not long ago, Stephen A. Smith's program made Kobe Bryant's reputation much better. Fans who like pure basketball fell in love with this championship guard.

Strive to make himself a high-quality idol, Kobe has been taking photos with fans and signing autographs. Finally, in an interview, he said with admiration:

"I thought to myself, tonight should be a sad scene."

"But when I interacted with every fan, I found that everyone was very energetic."

"Everyone has great energy in them, and the hurricane will not knock us down!"

Kobe's words made the media reporters around him nod repeatedly. This is the high-quality idol they expect.

Ten minutes before the game started, Iverson also made a surprise visit, and cheers soon erupted from the scene.

Iverson, who spoke his true feelings in public, was also forgiven by fans.

The "answer" is just a simple dish. Although he has constant off-field incidents, there are still many fans who love this little man who represents rebellion.

Iverson will not be on the court tonight, but Garnett and Kobe quickly joined in, and the three hugged each other in greeting:

"Some people only care about making money and don't care about the fans at all. If you clear up the misunderstanding in front of the public, everyone will soon realize who is the person who loves basketball the most!"

Garnett, who had "fighted and retreated" many times in New York, didn't like Li You at all, and Sprewell's championship experience made the "Wolf King" hate New York.

Garnett's words quickly resonated. Iverson felt the kindness of the fans and said proudly while shaking his head:
"That's right, Bro! No one stipulates that the player who wins more championships will become the best in history."

"Those damn media are licking his ass. Sooner or later the fans will figure out who likes basketball more!"

"They can continue to brainwash, but in the future more fans will wake up and who will care about those boring indicators. Basketball is not mathematics."

After saying this, Iverson shook his head and bumped fists with Garnett. The two of them became more and more excited and wanted to talk all night long and start a criticism meeting directly.

Kobe was a little silent. He couldn't get a word in. He had lost in the finals for many years in a row, and Li You was beaten violently every time he defended him.

I really couldn't say some disparaging words, and after a while of silence, Kobe finally agreed:
"That's right, basketball doesn't lie, and the fans will see our efforts!"

The whispered exchanges between the MVP, scoring champion, and champion guard quickly attracted the attention of media reporters.

Garnett had to restrain his emotions. Talking bad things behind his back was not in line with his tough guy persona.

The game was about to start. Iverson, who was dressed in hip-hop, kept applauding on the sidelines and greeted the fans from time to time to cheer for the players.

LeBron James accidentally discovered that he and Wade seemed to have a tacit understanding.

The two have great physical fitness, are equally fierce in fast breaks, and connect with alley-oops, which also made the fans cheer at the scene.

Watching Wade and James high-five in celebration, in the commentary box, Charles Barkley smiled and said:
"The rookies of the 96 class are called the golden generation. Looking at it now, the rookies of the 03 class are not bad either. The future belongs to young people."

"Unfortunately, we can't see Wade and LeBron team up. The two are competitors in the league. I am somewhat looking forward to the Cavaliers and Heat meeting in the playoffs!"

Kenny Smith also took up the conversation. Thinking of last season's playoffs, he jokingly added:
"Wade and LeBron will be challenging Lee for years to come!"

"Compared to the competition between two people, I am more looking forward to who can beat the Knicks first."

"At 28 years old, Lee is still at the peak of his career. In the new season, the Knicks will once again strive for four consecutive championships. The addition of Michael Finley will fill the firepower of the bench."

Garnett performed hard, beating his chest and roaring from time to time. His partner Kobe also gave face to his good brother and devoted himself to it, constantly performing one-on-five difficult scenes.

The Eastern team's side is more about the counterattacks of Wade and James. From time to time, the two connect in the air, and their exaggerated athletic ability makes the fans cheer continuously!
When Kanye West appeared on the scene in the fourth quarter, Marbury immediately handed the microphone to the opponent and sang a song to ignite the atmosphere.

All the players danced wildly to the music, and in the end, the Eastern Conference team won the charity match.

After the game, Iverson was very excited when he was interviewed by TNT again. After sending blessings to the people affected by the disaster in New Orleans, he raised his voice and said emotionally:

"I saw a pure basketball game. No one cared about the outcome, no one discussed the data, and everyone enjoyed the happiness brought by basketball!"

"I love the atmosphere of basketball, the sport that brings us all together."

On Monday, September 9th, mainstream sports media reported on this charity match and spoke highly of it.

Iverson's emotional speech inspired Philadelphia fans. The "answer" is no longer decadent, and the 76ers will set sail again in the new season!

Li You, who participated in the opening game last night, once again spent a lot of money. As usual, he sent blessings to the New York Fire Department on behalf of his personal fund and Akers Capital.

The Secretary of State also attended the September 911th anniversary. Li You, who had been socializing all night, slept until 10 a.m. before waking up.

Christen Little was the only one left at home on 82nd Street, but at this time, the little attendant was still sleeping soundly on Li You.

Pulling the octopus off his body, Li You went downstairs to get the newspaper, replenishing water while reading today's news.

I was suddenly surprised when I noticed that many articles in the sports section were praising the performance of Iverson and Kobe in last night's charity game.

Stephen A. Smith's program really activated Iverson, and Li You was also pleased with this.

Having just digested [Tony Parker's extraordinary speed] recently, Li You looked at the newspaper and nodded secretly. Only resistance makes the game interesting.

Christen-Litte hugged Li You from behind, sensing his good mood, and asked curiously:
"My dear, what are you so happy about?"

"I found new fun!"

(End of this chapter)