Season assist king, regular season MVP, All-team team, Finals MVP.

The 2008-2009 season was an indisputable success for Li Zhen.

Although at the beginning of the season, he and the team were going through extremely difficult run-ins and were under a lot of pressure from public opinion.

However, the real and false Athena on Chinese New Year's Eve made him complete a qualitative leap, and he became famous in the slam dunk contest and became the best dunk player in today's basketball world. Michael Jordan urged the world to become the next ruler of the league, and he was on an equal footing with LeBron James.

In the second half of the season, with the improvement of Lee's real strength, the team's integration speed has been greatly improved, the rookie players have grown rapidly under positive encouragement, and the Knicks' record has been soaring.

Despite the fact that in the process, a management scandal broke out.

Isaiah Thomas left with regret, losing his love and career.

However, the Knicks were unharmed in the turmoil, and a wave of strong recovery went straight to second place in the East.

In the playoffs, he was even more unstoppable, winning the Chicago Bulls without blood, and then letting Cleveland re-stage the blindfold of the 07-08 season, knocking down the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals.

When they finally went to Los Angeles, the Lakers lost two big players and won the championship.

To be the only team ever to win all of them is even crazier than the OK combination of the year!

Despite the many discussions, the Knicks' opponents in the East are nowhere near as good as the Lakers' opponents back then.

However, the numbers are in front of you. 16:0 is to shine brighter than 16:1.

Bryant made his classic remark at the post-game press conference at Madison Garden: "...... The second place is the biggest loser. ”

Although he very graciously wished Li Zhen to win the championship and MVP trophy, it can be seen that he is still unwilling to leave the championship stage like this. He said that the Lakers will definitely make a comeback next season and will definitely get back what they have lost!

However, 3 minutes after his ambition.

Phil Jackson, who was sitting next to him, first praised the Knicks' response at the beginning of the third quarter, and praised Li Zhen for using the triangle offense just right.

Later, he added: "Honestly, I'm a little tired. I should have stopped, basketball was no longer attractive and challenging for me, and I wanted to go back to the countryside and ride my Harley in the sunset while I was still too old. ”

These words caused shock in both the media and Kobe.

The Black Mamba didn't expect the Zen master to say this suddenly, without warning.

He's never said anything about retiring before, and now... actually made a public statement.

Bryant stared at the Zen master with wide eyes.

The Zen master no longer explains anything.

It's just that accepting this defeat, although there are unexpected factors, but the Knicks are not at their peak, they don't even have a head coach.

These words earned him a good reputation in New York, and the New York media praised him as a personable man.

Because lately, there have been too many voices out there. said that the Knicks won this year's championship too lightly, the two biggest opponents in the East, the Celtics and the Orlando Magic, were killed halfway, and the Finals opponent Lakers lost their core center and important wings.

Phil Jackson's words are undoubtedly the most powerful counterattack, and he can honestly tell the world as an opponent that the Knicks can achieve such an achievement without a head coach, doesn't it mean that the Knicks are not taking advantage of anyone?

And, who doesn't know that the current Knicks roster was single-handedly created by Isaiah Thomas? In his absence, can you say that the Knicks' combat effectiveness has not been affected?

The New York media is becoming more and more emboldened.

……

However.

Isaiah sat in front of the television and felt so weak that he couldn't even bear the surging and surging praise.

He had never bowed to it like this in his life.

The media touted him as the best management god the NBA has ever seen.

Also, other teams are waving astronomical amounts to ask him to join.

Can he not be impressed?

However, the reputation is already so good.

He really doesn't want to be discredited, and cherishing feathers is a psychological fluctuation that everyone has.

Isaiah Thomas is quite strong right now.

Because he knows that the Knicks' championship has nothing to do with him, and he, the head coach, is also involved in the logistics of the team. On the establishment of the team, the selection of rookies, the layout of the trade...... He was even more confused.

Looking back recently, it's all Bruce's handiwork, and it has nothing to do with his half a dime.

So, he really didn't dare to accept the sky-high checks from those bosses.

If you go and your eyes are black, won't you become a street rat again?

Isaiah no longer wants to taste the screams and beatings of everyone.

He is not short of money now, and the severance package given by the Knicks is very humane, buying out his salary in full for the next four years.

In this matter, Dolan's wife is very angry.

After all, this can be regarded as a stick beating mandarin ducks. It's the same as the original partners in the movie: how much money do you want to leave my man.

Although the smiling assassin did not offer a price, he was a thief.

"Isaiah is indispensable."

The MVP of the new finals on TV began to sing the praises of Thomas again.

Lee is such a wonderful person.

Isaiah Thomas admires him very, very, very much, and he will never suffer a loss if he works with Li Zhen. In the later period when the two worked together, although Isaiah was the nominal general manager and vice president, in fact, he was more like a subordinate reporting to a superior to Li Zhen, and strictly implemented Li Zhen's orders.

This is why it has the great reputation it has today.

The sedan chair is carried by everyone.

After Li Zhen finished praising it, acting head coach Jamilin continued to praise.

Although the Smiling Assassin never taught him anything, he still said with a spring breeze on his face at the press conference: "Thomas has left us with valuable tactical ideas, and although he is gone, his tactics have been leading the team forward. So, this championship trophy must have his share! ”

Thomas was in front of the TV, his face flushed.

Chinese are good people!

Isaiah once again praises the mysterious eastern earth to heaven, which is truly his blessed land; I am a gangster who does not learn and has no skills, and I can have today's reputation and praise China! Long live the Motherland!

Thomas began to believe in reincarnation, and he felt that he must have been a Chinese in his previous life.

He even feels like he has a Chinese heart now.

Li Zhen not only praised Thomas at the press conference, but he also praised all the players in the team, everyone was flawless in his mouth.

The atmosphere in the team is extremely good.

This convinced the New York media with full confidence that this was by no means the end. It's the beginning of a dynasty!!

……

"I need seven championship rings."

Li Zhen told Jerry West, "I mean, it's exactly the same. I could add money to another six rings. ”

Jerry West was a little stunned.

He has no tacit understanding with Li Zhen.

If Thomas is here, he must understand it, and it is OK to be better than one, and then leave a cheap smile.

"Is it for your family? Do you want to engrave your own name? "Jerry West wants to get things done, he's caring.

But there is a generation gap.

Li Zhen could only continue to tell him: "I'm talking about the exact same ring, don't engrave anyone else's name, just write my name." ”

In order not to make any trouble with Jerry West, he specially explained: "Don't let anyone know about this matter." ”

West nodded, though strange in his heart.

The season is over, and his work has just begun.

He needs to prepare for the upcoming draft, he needs to strengthen the team further, and he also needs to pick a head coach for the team...... He has a lot of work.

And, West wants to do things better, and he doesn't want to give the impression of lying on the credit book of Isaiah Thomas. He wants to strive for excellence, at least the kind of manager who stands on the shoulders of giants and takes his achievements to the next level.

Li Zhen didn't know what West was thinking.

He just wanted to get a good night's sleep now...... Get a clean night's sleep.

The end of the season for him was just a matter of switching from one mode of work to another.

And, the thing that gives him a headache is. When it came time to play in the playoffs, the Bruce girls couldn't bother him, and now that the season is over, there is an endless stream of teams chasing public food.

Although this is not a physical test for Li Zhen, the psychological burden is still very heavy.

After all, Li Zhen is a conservative person.

……

When Li Zhen returned to the Li Mansion and fell asleep, and was ready to sleep for three days and three nights.

The Knicks' championship players kicked off their binge.

On the night of the championship, the prodigal son finally indulged in the most prestigious bar in New York, and invited many celebrities and models to be happy together.

This night, drunk and golden.

For the first time in his life, he saw the decay of capitalism...... Although his hometown of East Port is very technical, when it comes to wildness, you have to look at the East Coast.

Gasol Jr. Jordan Jr. was also baptized on this night.

As urban heroes, they are treated like never before.

Moreover, on the news the next day, the New York media did not criticize the behavior of this wine pond meat forest at all.

All of the Knicks players have become basketball heroes because of this long-awaited all-win championship, and everyone has made it to the upper echelons, receiving valuable commercials, appearing on famous TV shows, and... Also be the focus of attention at every party.

A lot of New York socialites are hunting these guys, and being able to dance with them will be part of the sense of superiority.

Li Zhen had no interest in these things.

Although, he is the one who has achieved the most commercial rewards in this championship.

But for party invitations and TV show invitations, he turned them all down.

He traveled to Los Angeles on the third day after winning the title, where he was going to make a cameo appearance in the company's new investment. By the way, he had to give Ashley Olsen a long-lost hug.

Moreover, Mary is also in Hollywood.

"You really should buy a house in Los Angeles too." Ashley suggested Li Zhen.

Li Zhen has a lot of business and investments on the West Coast, most of his wealth has been invested in Silicon Valley, and most of his blues girls are in Los Angeles.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Zhen had built a brilliant basketball career on the East Coast, he would have played in Los Angeles...... Although he used to be a player for the Lakers.

But now, no matter how much Lakers fans regret it, there is no way back to the way it used to be.

Donald Sterling is a very imaginative businessman, although he has a lot of bad rumors. Such as stinginess, slamming, racism, sexism...... But he has an incomparable fanaticism for Li Zhen.

When he met Li Zhen at the Nokia Theater in Hollywood, he said without hesitation: "If you join the Clippers, I will sell you 30% of the equity!" ”

He's always challenging the rules of the league.

I have to admit that this is a very tempting offer.

But Li Zhen told him very seriously: "I have no plans to leave New York." ”

This hurt Sterling.

He felt... This is the most generous I have ever been in my life.

But he still maintained his demeanor: "If you change your mind, you can always come to me." ”

Li Zhen just smiled.

But that night, Li Zhen's father found Sterling.

The Clippers have the No. 1 pick this year.

And Mr. Jack Lee has made a big success in the NCAA this year, and he has three hot rookies in his hands, including Blake Griffin, who is recognized by the media as the top pick.

Griffin was black, but he looked like a white man.

This fits well with Sterling's skin-tone aesthetic.

However, Griffin has recently broken out some unfavorable markets for the draft. Basketball pundits are questioning whether his defense and height will fit in with the NBA, and whether he will be the next Swift.

African prodigy Thabit is growing in popularity, and the Clippers recently tried him out, and Dunleavy was pleased with him.

So, Jack Lee had to make this trip himself.

He wants Sterling to give Griffin a draft promise.

But Sterling said with a thief: "As long as you can bring your son to Los Angeles, I will choose whoever you ask me to choose." ”

Lao Li was stunned.

Isn't it too straightforward?

Moreover, I can't be Li Zhen's master.

"As far as I know, Bruce has only one year left on his contract with the Knicks, and he hasn't reached an early contract extension with the Knicks." Sterling continued: "We can handle this completely. ”

Jack Lee simply couldn't stand this kind of naked conspiracy.

All he could tell Sterling was that if you want to get Bruce, you'd better pick Griffin. Because Bruce has loved people with Griffin in their names since he was a child, and behold, Eddie Griffin from the Knicks!!

Jack Lee said this as a threat.

But the old man Sterling heard it as a hint: blame Lao Li, just talk, you have to engage in so much inner drama, and the expression management is very unsuccessful.

"Is this an implication that I'm doing it from Bruce's side?"

Sterling asked himself, and his mind came alive.

He hastened to get people to contact Isaiah Thomas.

In any case, Isaiah Thomas must be brought over first!!

Then, see if you can get Eddie Griffin over.

Since Bruce likes Griffin, it's okay to replace the whole team with Griffin!!

It's rare for Stirling, this Grandet, to be so bold!

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