336: Kaleidoscope
"Well, I don't know what Coach Henson means by track, maybe his track will lead straight to the cliff? To be honest, I'm not at all surprised by Coach Henson's hubris, because only he would do such a non-graceful thing. ”
On Feb. 20, before the game began, a fan was given a chance to be interviewed from the sidelines at the overcrowded Bankers Living Arena.
And there is no doubt that this fan is Spike, a black director from afar. Plum.
Regarding Henson's comments during training yesterday, Spike. Lee responded extremely strongly.
Spike. Lee wore an orange sweatshirt and blue pants, the two main colors of the New York Knicks. The appearance of such a guy in the banker's life arena is naturally very conspicuous.
Generally speaking, Spike. Lee doesn't like to leave New York. He prefers to watch at Madison Square Garden to nowhere else. So, when the Knicks are playing on the road, it's hard to find Spike. Lee's figure.
But today is different, he followed in the footsteps of the Knicks to Indianapolis, according to Spike. Lee said in an interview to explain: "I was eager to see Henson with my own eyes. Joe and Chris. Paul's face when he failed. ”
At the same time, Spike. Lee also made a bold decision, "I don't know if Coach Henson would dare to make a bet with me, although I guess he doesn't have the guts to do that." If the Knicks lose today, then I'll make a personal documentary for Coach Henson! If the Pacers lose, Coach Henson will have to apologize in front of me for his megalomaniacal remarks! ”
The reporters laughed from ear to ear, and an ordinary regular season game was actually because of Spike. Lee's agitation has turned into a large-scale reality show.
Whether it's Henson. Joe apologizes in public or Spike. Lee made a documentary about Henson, and these are all topics for hype, so it's no wonder that reporters are unhappy.
Spike. Lee sat down in his seat next to the Knicks' bench after the interview. So it looks as if he's also part of the New York Knicks coaching staff.
At this time, the players of both sides have not yet warmed up, and it is estimated that the coaches of the two teams are still making final arrangements for the game in the locker room.
However, at this moment, Spike. Lee saw the person he hated the most besides Henson, Reggie. Miller!
"Is your narrator still having a good time? Reggie. To be honest, your commentary is pretty boring. Every time you narrate a game, I can't help but want to change the channel. "Seeing Miller walking towards him, Spike. Lee turned on his "attack mode" again.
Miller is not angry, and after retiring away from the NBA controversy, Miller has changed from a killer who pushed Jordan's lore game away to a calm middle-aged man. He treats Spike like he sees an old friend. Lee smiled slightly, then sat down beside him.
"I've heard that you and Henson. Joe bet? Like you bet with me back then? ”
"I didn't lose back then, and I won't lose now." Spike. Lee didn't even look at Miller's face when he spoke.
The bet between the two was a pact between Miller and Lee before the start of the series between the Knicks and the Pacers in 1994. At the time, the two were betting that if the Pacers win, Miller's wife would have to play a role in Spike's movie. And if the Knicks win, Miller will have to visit Mike in prison. Tyson. As a result, the Pacers eventually lost the tiebreaker, while Reggie. Miller is also willing to gamble and go to jail. But thanks to Mike. Tyson refused to meet with Miller, so Miller had a closed door, which made Miller even more disgraced.
In this regard, Spike. Lee is still quite proud.
"You didn't lose back then, because your opponent was me. But now, you don't have to win, Spike. Miller patted the black director on the shoulder, then stood up, ready to go to the commentary booth, "I have to say, this time, you picked the wrong opponent, Spike." ”
Spike. Lee looked at Reggie. Miller's back was far away, and he knew the lanky Los Angeles man too well. So the special is also very clear that Reggie. Miller just now, not kidding himself
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"Bet? Thank you so much and I have to give a formal thank you here, thanks to Spike. Director Lee's appreciation! ”
After leading the players out of the tunnel, Henson was immediately caught by reporters on the sidelines. And the sideline reporters undoubtedly put just Spike. Lee's bet reached Henson's ears. Henson was not scared or angry, but rather happy.
"Bastards like me, except for George. With the exception of Mr. Armani, it should be difficult to get the recognition of any art worker. And Spike. Director Li is different, since he wants to take the initiative to help me shoot a documentary, of course I won't refuse! ”
"Uh, Coach Henson, you probably didn't get it, Spike. Lee didn't want to take the initiative to help you make a documentary, he was"
"It's just a euphemism because everybody knows we can't lose. So, Spike. Lee better start preparing for his shoot! Henson interrupted the reporter and charged Spike on the other side of the court. Lee waved his hand.
Against the New York Knicks, Henson still has this confidence!
So, after a fierce scolding battle. At eight o'clock in the evening on February 20, the starters of the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks finally stood opposite each other!
Before the game even started, the TV ratings had already skyrocketed. In the Banker's Life Arena, two neighbors have to put their mouths to each other's ears and yell at each other's ears if they want to talk. Because the scene has been filled with cheers from the fans!
"It's been a long time since the battle between New York and the Pacers has been so fierce! True, the game hasn't started yet, but it's already a fierce one. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out Coach Henson and Spike. Lee's scolding war can be understood. To be honest, for a moment, I felt like I was back in the '90s when I was going toe-to-toe with the Knicks! ”
Reggie. Miller is fully committed today, while Jeff Brown, who is next to him. Van Gundy also fell into the memories. After all, in the 90s, except for Pat. Riley Wai, Jeff. Van Gundy is one of the Knicks' most important head coaches.
"The starting lineups on both sides were the same as they were before the All-Star break, and the Knicks sent Tyson. The dual point guard lineup of Chandler, Anthony, Shambaught, Felton and Kidd put Anthony at the No. 4 position! This lineup may seem unreasonable, but it puts the Knicks in third place in the Eastern Conference. ”
"In terms of height, the Pacers definitely have the advantage. However, basketball is not a sport that is based on height alone. The specific advantages and disadvantages will not be known until the game starts! ”
As soon as the two commentators finished speaking, the referee threw the basketball high into the air. "The King of Boxing" slapped the basketball into Kidd's hands with his height advantage, and the old Kidd slowly advanced and started the first attack of the game!
For Kidd, there is nothing to introduce. One of the best point guards of all time, this description says it all. But the problem is that this "best point guard" is currently at the end of his career. The point guard, who will turn 40 in a month's time, has not averaged double-digits in points per game for the third consecutive season.
One would surely say that Kidd has never been a scorer, and he has never averaged more than 20 points per game in a single season in his career. Well, that's right. Let's take a look at what Kidd's assists per game average this season are, 3.3, a career low!
Kidd had just crossed the halfway line and handed the ball to Raymond. Felton. Everyone knows how much of Kidd's actual role in this team remains. He can bring experience to the Knicks, bring championship DNA, but that's about it.
The 1.85-meter-tall Filton faced the 2.06-meter-tall George as if facing a high wall. George stood in front of Felton like this, and Felton couldn't even find the basket.
So Felton didn't hesitate to be a hero. He's just a stopover and he's in charge of getting the ball from Kidd to Anthony!
Anthony pocketed to the left bottom corner to pick up the Filton basketball, Spike. Lee stood up, what would Anthony do!?
"Cameron. Anthony holds the ball and singles David on the outside. West. Although both of them are in the fourth position today, in fact, it is a misalignment! "Miller is right, he plays mismatches frequently, and that's why Anthony has been at the top of the scoring charts this season.
Anthony is an offensive kaleidoscope, something that even Henson wouldn't question. He made a triple threat move from beyond the three-point line, and then suddenly broke through when West's center of gravity wavered!
West's footwork isn't slow on the inside, but it's still a little bit worse than Anthony. West was cleaned up, and he tried to chase back.
But just when everyone thought Anthony would hit the basket, he suddenly stopped and retreated! David. West rushed over his head.
The Anthony who only knows how to impact the basket and complete the difficult performance no longer exists!
Stop, retreat, jump, shoot, Anthony's set of moves is completed smoothly! West pounced awkwardly, and compared to Anthony, the word "clumsy" could not have been more appropriate to describe West.
Instead of affecting Anthony's shot, West's slow interference accidentally slapped Anthony's wrist!
Without hesitation, the referee blew the whistle in his mouth. And Anthony is still playing steadily, and still throws the basketball in the face of violations!
And just like that, the whistle blows and the ball falls. Anthony has two points to be effective, and he has to add a penalty!
"Nice triple threat pace and pull-back, Cameron. Anthony's offense was as flashy as ever! ”
Accompanied by Jeff. Van Gundy's shout, Spike. Lee leaped to his feet and shook his fist exaggeratedly. His orange outfit is in the banker's life arena, and it's hard not to attract attention!
"What am I talking about? Henson. Joe's track is the one that leads to the cliff! ”
After the goal, Anthony also looked towards his best friend and current nemesis, Paul. The New York Knicks are not here to be funeral objects!
Anthony's beautiful 2+1 ignited everyone, but it failed to get Henson excited. Let Anthony score first? No problem.
After that, I'll take it all back with interest.