NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 430 AMVP is also an important honor! (daily chapter)

Before the start of All-Star Saturday Night on February 2006, 2, TNT, as the broadcaster, took this opportunity to start chatting about the morning's gossip again.

A lot of information was revealed during the media interview day, and some news spread in the afternoon:
After scoring 81 points, Kobe revealed that many players had expressed their blessings to him, and some players had already expressed their intention to cooperate;
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor continues to support Vice President of Operations McHale, Kevin Garnett is still not for sale, and they will find helpers for the Wolf King.

Not long ago, Garnett lost his energy in the game against the Wizards. After the game, head coach Casey expressed his dissatisfaction in a subtle way;
Taking advantage of the All-Star Weekend, Garnett, who was interviewed in the morning, also talked about the reasons why he lost his passion, and once again emphasized that he never gave up the game:

"I will also feel tired in some games. As a team leader, I have to control my emotions. This is a lesson I have learned in the past."

Not long ago, Garnett was fined $15000 for throwing a ball into the audience to vent his emotions.

At that time, sports reporters laughed at him because he couldn't afford to lose. When he became emotionally stable after losing, the evaluation from the outside world changed to "lost the flame."
In the NBA, winner takes all, and you will be laughed at if you lose. Garnett felt this deeply and did not say much during the interview. He only got a little emotional when talking about trade rumors:
"I'm not going to give up just because things are hard, that's cowardly and I won't do that!"

These words seemed to break the illusion of the Los Angeles media. Garnett will not join forces with Kobe. Maybe they can only trade for Francis.
Most of the news is reported in a timely manner through the Internet. Before the start of the individual game in the evening, that was not what the five people at the scene talked about. A few people were more concerned about the gossip about the Knicks.

Kevin Harlan served as the moderator, and in addition to Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, Reggie Miller and Magic Johnson also participated in the discussion.

As an NBA legend, Magic Johnson will also represent Los Angeles in the Shooting Star event tonight, and Rockets legend Drexler will also represent Houston in the game.

When several people were talking about the Eastern Conference All-Star lineup, Reggie Miller suddenly complained pointedly:

"When people talk about Lee, they only remember his championships, but they forget how good the teammates around him are."

"Billups and Ben Wallace both played for the Knicks, and they won championships together."

"Artest, DPOY, the league's best perimeter defender, Pau Gasol, Spain's talented big man, Grant Hill, I don't need to introduce him, everyone knows his strength."

"In fact, the Knicks have gathered too many outstanding players since 97, including Houston, Johnson, Oakley, Ewing, Starks, and Sprewell."

"The championship is no accident. They have always had the best lineup in the league!"

His tone of envy almost overflowed, and Reggie Miller almost said that Li You relied on his teammates.
Charles Barkley on the other side laughed, and Magic Johnson also laughed, showing his white teeth. As someone who also received the lineup bonus, he had a different view:
"Lee has never denied this. He thinks he plays on a super team, so he wins the championship."

"I understand how difficult it is to keep the team together. It is absolutely a miracle that they can win four consecutive championships."

"In contrast, I want to praise the work of the Knicks management. Glenfield has made the right choices over the years. Maybe you have forgotten the Knicks trade."

"If Tuckers, Johnson, Houston, and Oakley hadn't been sent away, maybe the Knicks wouldn't have achieved what they have now."

Charles Barkley heard the voice of the words and asked jokingly with a smile:
"Don't tell me the trade happened without Lee's knowledge. Maybe he was the one who dominated the team's lineup!"

"Moji, if it were you, would you make the same choice? For the sake of the championship, I would take away the brothers who fight with you."

This question was not very friendly, but Magic Johnson didn't care. Instead, he grinned again, showing his white teeth and jokingly said:

"I play for the Lakers, and our team culture is completely different from the Knicks!"

"You know, the Lakers have had many championships in their history, and the Knicks only had two before that."

"New York fans won't care about this. They are too eager to win. Maybe all they care about is winning."

The two sang together, and Reggie Miller was in a happy mood while Kenny Smith shook his head helplessly. Maybe this is true, but they should say it more tactfully:
"What impact do you think Grunfield's departure will have on the Knicks? They currently have the league's largest salary and will pay more luxury taxes in the following years."

"Given his current performance this season, Lee may still dominate the league for a long time."

Several people looked at Magic Johnson again. The latter had a restrained smile and wore a black formal suit, showing off his celebrity style:

"Using Maikou as a reference, after the age of 33, Li's physical condition will most likely decline."

"At the age of 34, Michael Jordan's personal data reached the lowest point in his career. I like the win shares data. That year, the number of dunks was 15.8, which was his worst performance in the next three years."

"Lee's current height should be 6 feet 4 inches. The disadvantage in raw talent will be magnified later in his career."

"This is my point of view. I understand how talented McDuck is, but he will still lose, and Lee is no exception. Now the boys can work harder!"

Reggie Miller feels a little depressed when he thinks that there will be at least 6 more years. It is still too long.
Charles Barkley was elated and wanted to continue the topic, but as soon as he raised the microphone, he was hugged.

Wearing a white shirt and a black striped vest, Li You leaned out from behind the seat, hugged Barkley and said into the microphone imitating O'Neal's gruff voice:

"You don't know how strong the Knicks are, and I am the champion! You only have one MVP! Don't judge me on the show!"

O'Neal was often questioned about the gold content of the championship, and more than once he angrily complained in front of the media that Barkley had no right to criticize him.
Before Barkley could react, Magic Johnson on the other side was already laughing out loud. Anyway, he had 5 championships and no one could refute him with his big mouth.

When Kenny Smith turned around and fist-bumped with Li You, Barkley jumped off his seat and shouted to the caddy next to him:

"Hell! Give me a ball and I'm going to beat him up one on one tonight!"

"They know how to say nice things to you all day long. I am the only one who really cares about you!"

Kevin Harlan looked at Barkley who had thrown his suit on the floor and pulled Li You away. Facing the camera, he could only smile and sum up in advance:
"Welcome to All-Star Saturday Night, where the celebrity basketball game begins."

Charles Barkley, who has gained weight in recent years, almost pulled his crotch apart when he touched the ball again. He only hugged and made walking gestures.

Relying on Li You's continuous mistakes, he finally sent the ball into the basket. Amid the cheers of the crowd, Barkley excitedly shouted to the camera:
"Yee! I beat the best player in history!"

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The fans at the scene were happy to see it. This year, the Masters invited the recently popular actress Eva and the big star Queen Latifah to serve as the head coaches of the two teams.

When Barkley, who was sweating, returned to the commentary box, Li You, who had rolled up his sleeves, also sat back in the front row. All members of the Knicks team were present tonight, and everyone came to cheer for Laga Bell.

Rapper Bow Wow, who just turned 18, showed off his skills during the warm-up. He was wearing GOAT Lee generation on his feet. The Knicks’ home color matches the white jersey he is wearing.

"Lee, when are you going to make a movie? I can star in it for free. You know, I'm pretty good at football."

A few years ago, Bow Wow starred in "Like Mike", and Carter and Payton also participated in the filming. At that time, Bow Wow was not yet an adult and was a complete little kid.

Seeing the other person wearing a headband with a flattering expression on his face, Li You raised his eyebrows and teased the child:
"After I retire, I will definitely consider this matter and remember to say hello to Payton!"

Looking at O'Neal and the Heat sitting under the basket, Bow Wow laughed dryly. Payton took good care of him, but the opponent had lost all his strength in the past few years, and he still preferred the championship.

Artest and his gang were sitting behind Eva. Eva, who was wearing a light brown jacket and slim-fitting jeans, had a charming smile. The director frequently focused the camera on the popular actress.

Tony Parker, who was preparing to participate in the Shooting Stars game, was wearing a loose Spurs training uniform. He looked around from time to time, always feeling that everyone was looking at his girlfriend.
O'Neal did not approach Li You. The Shark actively responded to the league's call. He wore a three-piece gray striped suit tonight, dressed like a gentleman, and chatted and laughed with everyone on the Heat team.

"Break Lee's record and make him look good! You can do it!"

Wade looked at the serious-faced shark next to him and shrugged helplessly. He knew that Big Brother was being petty, and he felt unhappy when he saw everyone going there to join in the fun.

"25.1 seconds is still too fast. I did overtake it a few times in practice, but it's different in live competition."

"Flash!"

Halfway through the words, O'Neal shouted, and Wade could only nod. In fact, Nash and Paul are strong opponents in this year's Skills Challenge, and James is not slow either.

While the Masters Game was still going on, Ray Allen sat quietly next to Li You wearing a Sonics training uniform.

In an interview this morning, SuperSonics head coach Bob Hill gloated that the Spurs could not win the championship because there were "too many internal cliques."

Before the Spurs were in trouble, Bob Hill led the team and achieved good results, but he was fired by Popovich.

Such peach-picking behavior naturally angered Bob Hill. In the past few years, the Spurs fell in the finals, which was a relief to him.

The Sonics are about to disintegrate. The head coach and management are not thinking about the regular season. Lewis has made his decision to leave the team public. Recently, the media has been reporting that Ray Allen is going to defect to Li You.
Combined with the news that the Knicks are going to change their general manager, this trade rumor has been recognized by the vast majority of fans, and Li You will have a star teammate again!
David Lee and Varejao, who were sitting in the back, were very attentive and handed them popcorn in time. Ray Allen shook his head to express his gratitude, and then whispered:

“These media outlets have gone crazy and started making up their own news!”

He didn't give too many interviews. Ray Allen hasn't made a statement yet. He has already joined the Knicks in advance.

Noticing that his friend's face was ugly, Li You knew that his friend could not save his face. He had long been accustomed to the New York reporter's unfounded flirting:
"Don't worry about it. That's the general manager's job. All we have to do is enjoy this All-Star weekend."

Seeing Li You taking the popcorn with a relaxed look on his face, Ray Allen sighed secretly in his heart. The label of "hugger" was not what he wanted. He had a thought more than once:
"It would be great if I never won the championship!"

If two players without championships join forces, the reputation will be much better. Although he is often honest and forthright, Ray Allen does not like to hear others belittle him.

In the Shooting Stars competition, San Antonio's Parker, Steve Kerr, and WNBA's Kendra Wake won the championship with the best record in history of 25.1 seconds!
Magic Johnson, who put on the Lakers jersey again, received cheers from the fans. Kobe could only hug McGrady in greeting. Los Angeles and Houston both performed poorly.

In the subsequent three-point shooting contest, Raja Bell may have been too nervous and only scored 11 points in the first round.
As the first player to appear, Laga Bell waved his fist in frustration. Artest, who cheered loudly, was not affected. Instead, he became more energetic and tried to disturb others with his shouts.

At the end of the first round, Billups, Jason Terry, and Raja Bell were eliminated, and Quentin Richardson, Nowitzki, and Ray Allen entered the finals.

To the disappointment of the fans at the scene, the final turned into a bad competition. In the end, Nowitzki won the three-point contest trophy with 18 points.

In the skills challenge, Chris Paul was full of confidence. When he attended the carnival at the George Brown Convention Center in Houston yesterday, he beat a lot of children!

Coupled with the warm-up in the Rookie Challenge, Paul is confident of defeating James and Wade next to him.

When he came out, watching Nash calmly wave his hands and turn his attention to the opponent, Paul felt that this was his biggest opponent tonight!
The two promising small guards eventually fell in the first round, and LeBron James and Wade entered the finals.
O'Neal cheered loudly and even stood up to cheer. Wade showed good form in the final and finally won the championship in 26.1 seconds.

The director also focused the camera on Li You. Since the skills challenge appeared in 03, no one has been able to break the record.

Wade no longer took care of Big Brother's emotions. He was very happy to lift the star trophy. When being interviewed in the center of the field, he talked about the rare record and said:
"The game seems simple, but it tests the players' basic skills and psychological quality."

"Lee's record is difficult to break, not only in the skills challenge, but also in the three-point shooting contest, but I will continue to try next year."

Paul, who walked to the sidelines, was a little depressed. He briefly high-fived Li You and then complained in a low voice:
"Obviously I'm in better condition. I can even break 25 seconds during practice! Maybe I should change to a pair of sneakers."

"I haven't been able to find Allen Iverson. I still want his autograph." Not only Iverson, Kobe and McGrady were not there, but none of the three seemed to want to see Li You's smiling face:
"Look for an opportunity tomorrow morning and remember to ask for autographs when there are no reporters. Iverson is not doing well recently and the Nuggets plan to trade him."

Hearing Li You's words, Paul then remembered the news that ESPN broke in the morning, 6 for 1, the 76ers planned to correct Iguodala.

The slam dunk contest was about to begin. Artest and others also gathered here. When Iverson heard Iverson, he immediately said:
"If the 76ers can enter the playoffs this year, we will send him to Denver to report in the first round!"

Artest's words immediately aroused everyone's approval. Except for Hill, who was familiar with the celebrity wife, the rest of them followed suit:

"Keep sweeping! They don't stand a chance."

Hearing everyone laughing at Iverson, Chris Paul actually showed a look of sympathy. It is too difficult for a small man to achieve higher achievements.

The dunk contest has become the most boring competition again. Although he failed to dunk consecutively in the finals, the Suns' Nate Robinson won the championship with his size advantage.

On Sunday, February 2th, the All-Star Game will be held that night, with Jane Arden and Destiny's Girl performing the opening singing session.

During the intermission, the guest performers were recently Grammy-winning John Legend and American Idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood.

In addition to cooperating in taking photos, All-Star players also have to continue to be interviewed. Allen Iverson is particularly troubled by this.

This year's Eastern All-Star jerseys are white and blue, while the Western All-Stars are white and red, and their training jackets are the same color.

Everyone smiled when taking pictures, but once they were interviewed, many people became unhappy.
Privately, O'Neal always likes to encourage Wade to provoke Li You, but when it comes to player status, the Sharks will put on airs and refuse requests to take photos with others.

"Champions and champions! Take more pictures for us, I love this year's entrance ceremony!"

The photographer was a little speechless. This has almost become a regular event every year. Li You, who was fully armed, adjusted his blue armband and nodded indifferently:
"Shaq likes collecting and recording, so just meet his requirements."

Turning sideways and folding their arms, Li You and O'Neal posed. After taking photos, LeBron James came over wearing a blue headband.

On the other side, Artest was showing off his biceps in front of the camera, while Wade pulled Iverson, who was in a bad mood, to whisper.
"Li, how do you feel about the full-length Max sneakers? You know, my sneakers will use this technology in the future."

Both belong to the hook camp, James smiled and got close to each other, Li You noticed that the opponent's body was thicker, and immediately introduced briefly:

"Large-weight players will have a better experience. You can ask your agent to make requests. This technology will take some time to be perfected."

O'Neal doesn't like equipment as much as young players. Shark obviously read the news and asked Li You directly:

"You want to join forces with Ray? Maybe I should also recruit some players, we lack shooters, otherwise the record will be better."

Wade was a little surprised when he heard Big Brother's plan, and then quickly realized that this was another act of pretense. Pat Riley did not allow players to interfere in the free market at all.

When he was the general manager, Riley was still very talkative. Since returning to the coaching bench, the oily boss has become particularly strong.

Everyone noticed that O'Neal put on his best Heat look. He had different expressions for a while. Li You didn't expose the other person, but just teased:
"Give up Damon Jones, you don't seem to want to spend more money!"

Carter was originally in a good mood, but when he heard the conversation about the trade, he suddenly became depressed. The Nets were interested in everyone, but the management made no substantive action.
Billups and others also came over after finishing the photo-taking work. Only then did LeBron James, who had been unable to say anything, truly realize how strong Li You's teammates were back then.

Ben-Wallace and Artest started to quarrel again, Billups and Hamilton took Li You to chat, and after Gasol also finished taking pictures, everyone gathered over.

LeBron James continued to smile while secretly glancing at Iverson. He suddenly understood deeply why the Knicks could continue to succeed:
"it is as expected!"

At 20: that night, one hour before the game officially started, the Toyota Center Arena was already packed.

This year's All-Star Carnival has many Chinese elements, and David Stern is very satisfied with this. The large number of Chinese reporters shows that the league's influence continues to expand.

In the afternoon, McGrady enjoyed extra attention by following Yao Ming. In the home game, he was the protagonist!
The good brothers all agreed to help, and there was a cousin working as an undercover agent on the opposite side. McGrady felt that he was sure of the important honor of AMVP!

"Shark-Yao Showdown" is a fixture that Chinese fans never tire of watching. As the hosts, McGrady and Yao Ming did not forget to come to the visiting team's locker room to say hello before the game.

Relegated to the bench, Carter is a little unmotivated. On the contrary, Gasol does not care about these problems. The 189 million votes he received this year is enough to prove his popularity.

"Coach Sanders is indeed very different from Larry Brown. If you hadn't been chasing after us, our record would definitely not be as good as it is now."

Gasol knew that the US team was selecting players recently, so he joked about the performance of the team led by Larry Brown in the last Olympics.

Wade has publicly stated in front of the media more than once that the rookie players in the last Olympic Games were suppressed. Although he did not explicitly say that the coach is not good, anyone can hear the voice-over.

Glancing at Li You who was playing with his sneakers, Wade didn't wait for Billups and others to take over the conversation. He changed the subject and made some heroic remarks:

"With Krzyzewski as the coach this year, we will get the gold medal back soon!"

Li You declined the invitation. Wade felt that he had a chance to be the core of the US team. As for Kobe, he automatically ignored him.
Iverson was a little embarrassed when he heard this topic. He was not invited, so he recommended himself, and the coaching staff did not respond much.

Rasheed Wallace was arguing with Artest about the fan protests in the previous game, and O'Neal was playing with his sneaker-controlled car.

No one paid attention to the game. After Li You put on his sneakers, he said with a smile:

"Guys, who among you wants to win the prize? Remember to express your opinion in advance."

Wade was a little excited, but he was a little embarrassed to grab the host country's trophy. O'Neal planned to show off and then control the remote control car in his hand, and also followed suit:
"Li is right. We are stronger. Unless we let go, we will definitely win."

Artest was just about to respond shamelessly, but LeBron James next to him took the lead and said in a joking tone:
"I want to play more time. If I win, I will pay for it after the game!"

After saying these words, James acted like a little brother and stepped forward to fist bump with everyone. Wade was a little surprised, but he felt regretful in his heart. After all, he was an MVP!
There was still half an hour before the start of the game, and everyone changed into their Eastern All-Star training uniforms and prepared to go on stage.

In the dim Toyota Center Arena, the lights focused on the symphony orchestra. As the notes of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" gradually sounded, cheers began to appear on the scene.

The rhythmic light bars on both sides began to flash, and soon the seven Eastern Conference All-Star substitutes came down the steps and made their official debut.

The on-site DJ first introduced the members of his coaching staff. Ron Harper also entered the Eastern Conference All-Star coaching bench this year.

Flip Saunders, who was wearing a black formal suit, was smiling and waving to the fans. At the same time, the four selected Pistons also appeared one by one, followed by Carter, Wade and Gasol.

As the music changed to Lose Yourself, the top stage rose, and the starting five Eastern All-Stars bowed their heads and appeared. After a rhythmic dance, Iverson was the first to laugh.

When the DJ called out the 10th All-Star Li You, O'Neal was a little proud. There are benefits to working long hours. This is his 13th All-Star selection. No one can compare with him!
However, the cheers at the scene were still weaker than that of Li You. O'Neal, whose name was finally called, remembered it in his heart. The fans in Houston did not give him any face.
When the Western Conference All-Stars came on stage, "Symphony of Destiny" paired with Crazy Train, Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming became the protagonists, and received the support of the home fans.

The Spurs have three more All-Stars this year, and their first-place record in the Western Conference puts Duncan at the top of the MVP rankings.

After the Destiny Girl group completed their singing session, the arena was already buzzing with excitement. In the TNT commentary box, Marv Albert talked about this year's awards before the game started:

"The Mavericks are currently only one game behind. If the current ranking is followed, Nowitzki also has a chance to be elected as the MVP this season!"

"Head coach Avery Johnson activated a lot of players this season. If they can continue to work hard in the second half, maybe he can make it to the finals this year."

Doug Collins noticed that his partner automatically ignored Li You, and suddenly thought of Kevin Garnett, who had won the award before:
"Actually, I don't like this selection method. The MVP should be awarded to the player with the best performance in the regular season. Maybe we should consider personal data more."

On the other side, Steve Kerr felt something was wrong as soon as he heard this. Duncan's personal data is even more stretched than Li You, who is fishing:

"First place in the division means that the Spurs are the best team in the Western Conference, and the best team has the best players. Sometimes the data is difficult to show Tim's contribution."

Seemingly feeling a little embarrassed, Steve Kerr smiled, immediately changed the subject, and started talking about the All-Star Game again:
"Tonight is the home court for McCready and Yao. I am optimistic about the Western Conference All-Stars. They will definitely win the game this year!"

McGrady, who once again put on his classic skin, white and red jersey, and white headband, looked high-spirited. He came to the center of the field with Yao Ming to express his gratitude to the fans, and the arena was filled with excitement.

Before the game, Bill Russell also tried to ease the relationship between O'Neal and Kobe. The two gave the old senior face, a symbolic fist bump, and then fell silent.
Artest, who is ushering in the highlight moment of his career, doesn't care about old-timers or Rockets stars. He stood next to Li You during the kickoff and kept waving his arms and cheering loudly.

No matter what other people think of him, Artest entered a state of self-euphoria right from the start, and the 50 people in attendance were also shouting loudly.

"Oh!"

In the cheers of the fans, the game officially started, and coach Sanders felt the joy of hanging up. Even if it was an exhibition game, Li You could still control the rhythm of the game.

After McGrady took the lead, as Artest collected the rebound, Li You slowly passed the half court.

Iverson took the initiative to hand over the ball. Li You knew his sweet spot and the tactics he was good at.
LeBron James is also accustomed to the Knicks' tactics. Under the guidance of Van Gundy, the Cavaliers often repeat the Knicks' routines.

As for Artest and O'Neal, one is one of our own and the other is an old rival.

After a simple pick-and-roll at position 1 and 5, O'Neal ran towards the basket. Li You, who quickly changed direction, easily broke through Nash's defense and threw the ball to the upper left side of the basket.

The pass from a slightly higher position in the arc just passed Yao Ming's fingertips. O'Neal jumped up hard to grab the ball in the air and reluctantly completed a two-handed dunk.

Amidst the cheers, O'Neal landed on the ground and pretended to be X to the camera under the basket. When retreating from defense, he whispered:
"Lower, Lee!"

Li You looked at O'Neal again with a smile on his face, and finally figured out the other person's physical condition. The fat man would most likely fail to lose weight.

In the defensive round, LeBron James once again performed actively. McGrady could not adapt to the intensity for a while, and his floating jump shot after breaking through from the right wing was solid again.

After collecting the long rebound, Li You turned around, passed Nash and touched the ball again with his left hand. Facing Kobe who was chasing him, he moved around the ball with his crotch and switched to his right hand, and then immediately swung the ball vigorously.

The basketball flew across half the court and bounced to the floor in an arc. James, who was as fierce as a fast-break tiger, caught the ball in front of McGrady. After cutting in from the left wing, he made a one-handed dunk!
Duncan made a steady mid-range hit to help the team score points. Li You suddenly accelerated his advance, and Iverson, who crossed the line, received the ball on the left wing for the first time.

Without waiting for Kobe to catch up, he released the ball with his left hand and broke through. Iverson threw away the defense and went straight to the basket. He passed the ball behind his back and once again assisted O'Neal, who was following up in the middle, for a one-arm dunk.

Compared with their opponent, the Eastern Conference All-Star team has a tacit understanding of cooperation, as if everyone has been playing together for a long time.
The two sides started to score consecutively, but the Western All-Stars made mistakes and were counterattacked. As the game time passed, the point difference slowly widened.

Both Li You and Kobe rarely attack. One is only responsible for controlling the rhythm, and the other frequently passes the ball to his friends.

During the rotation in the second half of the first quarter, McGrady thought he could recover the point difference, but he did not expect Wade to be more active than James when he came on the court.
Artest completed the steal and found Wade with a long pass, and the latter made another gliding dunk!
Watching the two Wallaces and Artest enjoying the game, and looking at Wade who looked serious after completing the dunk, McGrady, who was sitting on the bench, was depressed for a while:

"Why did it become like this again?"

(End of this chapter)