Chapter 950 [Another Scrap Again]
The Knicks continued their winning streak, Zhou Xuan was steadily sending assists every game, no matter what tactics he played, he had a way to assist, and his teammates were also very sure of shooting, especially the front three.
Bosh's mid-range shooting is getting more and more accurate, he throws with confidence, people are without pressure, and they can maximize their combat effectiveness. Bledsoe also acted like a star, playing very efficiently in his limited playing time. Because of his presence, Nash is a fringe man on the team, playing only a few minutes per game, usually in the second quarter.
Ryan Anderson and Kyle Anderson both had significantly shorter playing time. Ryan is in a contract year and has slipped to just 10 points per game, while Guy is often available as a guest at the No. 4 spot and has only played 20 minutes.
Journalists interviewed him. If it goes on like this, it will be a little detrimental to his summer contract renewal. "Maybe I won't get a big contract, but I'm enjoying my time with the Knicks and I'm willing to stay, even if they're paying less than other teams," Ryan said. That's what I said, not polite, and when the season is over, I'll fulfill my promise. ”
Hearing Ryan's statement, the uniform team was very happy, but there were also people who said they liked the Knicks and ran away as soon as they saw the money, such as Michael Beasley.
The Knicks snapped a 39-game winning streak in January, including an overtime win over the Celtics.
The Green Army did a good job of rebuilding, and the players were very good offensive and defensive teams, and they played well on offense and defense at home, almost beating the Knicks. In the end, it was the Knicks who were more resilient, even though the players weren't in great shape. The decider was veteran Carter, who hit two three-pointers in overtime after Leonard made six fouls.
Zhou Xuan played 52 minutes, setting a new personal high and breaking the assist record. 14 points, 5 rebounds, 38 assists and 5 steals, almost handed out 40 assists, this record may not be broken for a long time.
After the game, someone analyzed Zhou Xuan's data, saying that he deliberately did not score, did not shoot, passed the ball, and kept assisting his teammates. If he had been more aggressive, he might have been able to win in regulation time.
Zhou Xuan did intend to break the assist record, but how he played, others couldn't control it. While winning the highest winning streak in history, Zhou Xuan set his sights on breaking other records. He thought it was interesting and the fans would be happy to see it.
People will always find a higher purpose, he does not lack any honors, but is more interested in data.
When interviewed by reporters, Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "I have no opinion on swiping data, and I also welcome others to brush with the same idea as me, if someone can break my record, I will worship them very much." It's a little hard to break our winning streak, let alone a winning streak, it's hard to beat the Knicks. ”
Zhou Xuan's answer was crazy, and he had arrogant capital.
Legendary shooter Reggie Miller said, "The Knicks can play an incredibly fluid offense and they can also defend. I think if Stadamire and Nash had defended well enough back then, the Suns might have won the championship. The Knicks' lineup is impeccable, the best player, the best teammates. ”
There are also opposing voices. The Nuggets owner is unhappy with the current situation of the Knicks. He said: "Even without Zhou Xuan, the current roster of the Knicks can go far in the playoffs. They are too powerful. They turned the NBA into Harlem basketball, and the audience just had to watch them perform. I think the league will have to come up with some new rules next season to curb star grouping. ”
The players' union issued a statement proposing a boycott of star groups, and the proposed way was to increase the wages of players, especially All-Star players. A team can't afford to pay a few superstars and doesn't give them a pay cut, and the players can't get together.
It's like saying, "Bosses, give us all your money." Then we have a bunch of high-paying role players and a higher-paid star to have fun together. ”
Are the bosses all wronged? It won't work out. But to stop celebrities from huddling, salary seems to be the only way. If the annual salary of the star is 30 million, and another 30 million, even the Lakers and Nets owners will consider it.
The person who caused the NBA turmoil was Zhou Xuan. Most people feel that it is Zhou Xuan's existence that makes the NBA group phenomenon more and more serious, making the game lose its competitiveness. The question of how to stop Zhou Xuan was put on the table.
Adam Silva was in his office, summoned a meeting of the three vice presidents, and asked, "Everyone, should you all have an opinion in advance?" In the past, we always thought about how to fry a star and surpass Jordan. Now that there is such a monster, the game has become less intense and lacks highlights, what should I do? ”
Clark sighed: "No way, Zhou Xuan is on the outside, and the joint defense is useless to him." The rules of basketball are already comprehensive, and I think this guy is so smart that no matter what the rules come out, he will figure out what works in his favor and adjust them. For example, in order to legalize James's walking, the league changed the rules of receiving the ball. Now Zhou Xuan is more familiar with it than James when he lays up. ”
In order to limit Barkley, there is no way to arch the butt for more than five seconds. In order to limit O'Neal, there is a joint defense. In order to praise James, crab steps and stealing steps have become legal. Now that several presidents can't think of any way to limit Zhou Xuan, the Knicks may win all the way. If the Knicks win all the way next season, these bigwigs don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing.
What if the bosses of each team lose too badly and don't want to play? It's like the Men's Basketball World Cup. There are fewer and fewer international basketball stars, and the sport of basketball is developing into a sport that is not easy to upset and lacks competition. That's not what NBA officials want to see.
Zhou Xuan didn't shoot many free throws and shots, and the Knicks didn't make many free throws overall, and their high shooting percentage was the key. Unless you tell the referee to blow them for fouls in the future, there's really nothing to do. But isn't it sick to let the referee go to the black championship team?
Zhou Xuan stumped the NBA management elite. The Celtics dynasty is a product of the NBA's incomplete development. They don't want that to happen anymore, it's too much.
Adam Silva said: "Is it just that, let the Knicks win, like Maya Moore for two seasons without losing, and kill everyone?" Maya Moore went to China, went to Europe, and won championships everywhere, but Zhou Xuan didn't have this hobby. ”
"I can only do nothing." Clark sighed.
Doug smiled bitterly: "Does this guy really have any superpowers, how can he be so strong?" Isn't Maya Moore the sister he recognizes? It's also only about losing and not winning. What the hell is going on? ”
"God knows ......"
Before the All-Star break, the Knicks had a 44-game winning streak and improved their previous record by 11 games in one fell swoop. And then they finally lost. Lost 104-110 to the Cavaliers on the road.
The two teams met for the third time. The Knicks were completely dumb on the inside, and the players were in poor shape and had a lot of turnovers. With 104 points, it was the Knicks' fewest points this season.
The Cavaliers' Big Four combined to score 86 points. Substitute Mo Williams also had 11 points on the scoresheet. After winning this game, Cavaliers fans were happy as if they had won the championship.
The Knicks have a 44-1 record. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have lost seven games and have the second-highest record.
The victory eased the atmosphere in the squad.
Earlier, the knight heard a discordant voice. There has been a lot of speculation that if the Cavaliers can't win a championship this season, James may leave Cleveland.
When James signed a two-year contract, of course, it was not to get inside information, the NBA broadcast contract should be increased, and the salary cap should be raised. He is not an economist and could not have predicted this. His fundamental purpose is to become a free man with Durant. He is currently preparing to transition to the No. 4 position, and if he forms a forward swing with Durant, he is likely to beat the Knicks.
Of course, if James does that, he will be under a lot of pressure than he did when he left the Cavaliers in 2010. He now prefers that Love will take the initiative to leave after this season, free up salary space, and poach Durant. In that case, it can be said that Durant is hugging his thigh. What a genius!
Because James has not disclosed these ideas to the public, fans are just speculating, and without evidence, the players can still feel at ease to hit the championship.
In addition, Gerard Wallace and Mo Williams are unhappy with playing time. With Marion and Miller here, Wallace, who is not good at shooting three-pointers, is naturally not competitive, and he can't compete with Irving without passing.
Bynum was rumored to be not serious in training, lazy and messing around, offending James and being hidden by the team. The two big stars on the inside take up a lot of playing time, and James, Marion, Miller, and Wallace can also make cameo appearances in the No. 4 position. Bynum has a base salary and can only be a marginal person.
Bynum doesn't really love basketball, seems to be more interested in being a hairdresser, and has a lot of personality with his explosive head. After the Cavaliers lost, Bynum also smiled and touched James, who had a strong desire to win.
Ahead of the January layoff deadline, the Cavaliers dropped Bynum. This time, other teams are also uninterested in Bynum. Everyone knows that this guy has a problem with his personality, no one wants to take risks, and he will probably retire directly.
The Cavaliers were looking for a 10-day short-term contract player to fill the void, and the team manager reached out to Gooden. He worked with James with the Cavaliers that year.
Gooden is old, has a bad defense, moves slowly, and has the advantage of being able to shoot and be a substitute.
The 2016 All-Star Game roster is out.
Jefferson, who had declining stats, was not selected as an All-Star, and the Knicks had three selections, except for Bosh and Zhou Xuan, Guy entered the coaches' eyes for the first time and became a substitute, which made Guy very excited.
The Cavaliers also have Irving, James, and Love selected. Aldridge's stats weren't pretty enough and he was left out of the All-Star Game.
What made James unhappy was that while the media said that Zhou Xuan had made Guy, he said that he had scrapped another All-Star.