With the end of the last Lakers vs. Warriors game, the regular season of the 02-03 season is over, this is a very common season in the history of the league, there are no special achievements, and the only thing worth remembering is probably only the official retirement of the old hooligan Joe and no return. But this season is an unusual year for many people, after all, it is the world's highest level of competition, basketball players are proud to enter the game here, just like the three three centers in the prime of life in China, all of them are playing here without exception, although their respective performances are not comparable at all, but at least, this already symbolizes that the domestic basketball level has a certain level.

Wang Zhizhi played 77 times in the Knicks this season, including 2 starts, which were two games with the Rockets, and overall, he played an average of 10 minutes per game, and was entrusted with important responsibilities after the arrival of George Carr. This season, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, don't underestimate this ordinary data, such a performance is already the data of a standard bench scorer, Wang Zhizhi's data blowout is mainly due to the fast attack system brought by George Karl, which makes Wang Zhizhi's advantages fully played.

And, as the dust settles on the league, the new kings of various statistics have also been officially crowned. The scoring list ushered in a new king, Tracy McGrady became the scoring champion for the first time in his life, and he was also two points ahead of the second-place Kobe Bryant, although Kobe Bryant cut three 50+ times this season, but still lost to Maddy; As for the rebounding list, Big Ben and Maddy crushed KG with a huge advantage of two rebounds, and 15.1 rebounds per game is a number that cannot be underestimated at any time, not to mention that behind him are Garnett and Duncan, two rebounding masters; Assists last season all the point guards have inexplicably entered a trough, no one has averaged 9 assists per game, even the assist king Jason Kidd is only 8.9, the top three assists list is not much different, the first and second third Jason Williams and Payton are only 0.6, as for the blocks and steals are Theo Ratliff and Allen Iverson respectively, but this season's best defensive player is undoubtedly still firmly in the bag. The Knicks' Arenas won the Most Improved Player award, while the most-watched regular season MVP looked in suspense.

At this award, there are three people who stand out. Lakers' Shaquin O'Neal, played 67 games, averaging 27.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.4 blocks, 0.6 steals, shooting 57.4%, free throw shooting rate of 62.2%, this is definitely a magical statistic for O'Neal, you must know that his best free throw shooting rate before was only the magic period, but that time did not exceed 60%, many people, including O'Neal himself, felt that he hit more than 60% of the free throw this time, This regular season MVP should be given to him; Tim Duncan of the Spurs, who appeared in 81 games, averaged 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.9 blocks, 0.7 steals per game, shooting 51.3% from the field and 71.0% from the free throw line; As for the third person, it was Mo Xi, who appeared in 80 games, averaging 28.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.1 blocks, 0.9 steals, shooting 56.4% from the field and 78.9% from the free throw line.

It is a coincidence that these three are all interior players, and the contrast between them is even more obvious. In terms of pure offense, Mo Xi and O'Neal are obviously better than Duncan, but on the other hand, Duncan's defensive and rebounding abilities are higher than the other two, and in terms of organizational offense, although the three are not pure organizational centers, they all have quite excellent vision and passing ability, but they are really equal. The three of them have the best in terms of efficiency, in terms of team records, the Spurs and Knicks are both 60-22, but O'Neal is absent due to injury, resulting in the Lakers only 50-32 ranking fifth in the West, although this result is exactly the same as the Pistons in the second place in the East, but compared to the other two is a little unsightly.

With such a comparison, it seems that O'Neal has faded out of the MVP battle for supremacy, but it seems that recent events should also be counted.

Madison Square Garden's fight with Artest!

As one of the candidates for MVP, Mo Xi's fight incident can be said to have a wide impact, first of all, a wave of condolences from his family.

"It's a good fight, it's just not hard enough, it should be a direct blow to the ribs, at least it's a fracture, and he doesn't seem to have anything to do now."

Then came the condolences from Iverson.

"Played well, don't worry if there's a ban or something, I'm against the Pacers in the first round, don't worry, he won't get past the second round."

There are also team executives, such as James Dolan.

"Well, I'll be billed for the fine when the time comes, and the team will reimburse you."

Isaiah Thomas from the underworld seniors.

"I really didn't misread you, if you had been born ten or twenty years earlier, maybe we would still be teammates."

In short, this series of calls is a theme taken together, and it is well done, but it is not ruthless enough.

But no matter whether you are ruthless or not, first of all, the first fine has been confirmed, and the most important thing for the entire Knicks is whether Mo Xi will be banned, and how many games will be banned, you know, this is New York, and the New York with a deep impact is widespread.

late at night

Office of the President of the Alliance Headquarters Building

David Stern, whose hair has gone gray, or to put it simply, is sitting with his pipe in his mouth and spitting smoke, and across from him is a very tall white man and his chosen successor, Adam Shaw.

"This time the impact is very bad, have you made up your mind?" Adam Xiao Hua said with a very serious expression.

David Stern took a deep puff of his pipe, spit out a long puff of eyes, looked up at the ceiling, and said: "Adam, Adam, Adam, you don't know New York, for New York, they are not afraid of fighting, they are only afraid of defeat, the so-called bad influence is only for our impact on other places, especially across the ocean, don't you see that the newspapers in New York have not even mentioned this fight in the past two days?" This is the pressure of the New York media, and they are invisibly threatening me a little bit. ”

Adam Xiaohua's face became very ugly, and he said, "Rules should be rules." ”

David Stern sat up suddenly, holding his pipe in one hand and pressing the other on his desk, leaning forward, staring at Adam Shaw tightly, and said, "That's right, but I set the rule!" ”

Adam Xiaohua's body tightened, looking at the little man opposite, he didn't come and broke out in a cold sweat, this feeling, as if facing a tiger that chooses people and devours, at this time he suddenly remembered that the man in front of him is the real master of the league, the former rejection of Auerbach, the yellow-green battle in the middle of the pass, and the god of basketball, all of which are from the handwriting of this little Jew, and this person is also the teacher who left himself this homework that will never be completed.

Adam Xiao Hua suddenly softened his attitude and tone, leaned over and asked, "So, what do you think in your heart?" ”

David Stern smiled, "Young man, when you are always in good spirits, a proper beating is all it takes." ”

David Stern made a pun, and Adam Shaw felt apprehensive when he heard it.

David Stern continued: "There must be a punishment, it's just a matter of what kind of scale, the biggest reason why the two of them fight this time has attracted much attention is not the fight between the two of them itself, but the upcoming playoffs, Adam, you are not like me, I am a lawyer, and you are a businessman, but I have to tell you a word here, you better remember him" David Stern paused, adjusted his sitting position, and looked at Adam Shaw behind the smoke, Slowly, he said, "Basketball belongs to basketball, and money belongs to money." It's either that you're right or right, it's good. ”

David Stern struggled to get up from his chair, he was also old, like those superstars, and it was almost time to hand over the torch to the young man, but before that, he still had a lot to do, a lot to do, and something to do.

"If it's really in the middle of the season, I'm going to pay them a heavy penalty, and the ban will be eight or ten games, but then it's the playoffs, it's a more important game than the regular season, or even the All-Star game, and for the players, it's a game that can't be missed, and I'm not going to punish them for too many bans, and for the Knicks, even if they don't have one less ink, they won't be able to beat the Magic, who are eighth in the East? Don't look at Maddie won the scoring title this season, but I look at this person, not the appearance of the hero, although this person is a genius, but he is indecisive and easy to be emotional. (This passage has been changed for a long time, and I can't help but make a wave, hehe)

"Since the Magic can't stop the Knicks, then why do I have to ban Mo Xi for so many games, it's better to just give him a favor, right as an upfront investment, speaking of investment, we have a lot of investment in the Knicks now, and it's time to find a time to collect a wave of interest."

"On the Pacers' side, they will face the 76ers in the first round, which is indeed a close matchup, but Artest is the first offender after all, and his punishment should be heavier than Mo Xi, but this is by no means good news for the Pacers, presumably no matter how much we make a penalty decision against him, he will be hacked into a remote control game."

Adam Shaw listened to David Stern's explanation, and couldn't help but hesitate in his heart, he hesitated and asked: "Then, you mean how many fewer games are banned?" ”

David Stern nodded and said: "Yes, but not too little, at least to ensure the dignity of the league, so be it, the Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest was sentenced to a three-game ban of $5,000 for dangerous foul actions and fights on the court, while the New York Knicks' mercy was punished by $3,000 and two bans for his brawl on the court, which had a bad impact." ”

Adam Xiaohua listened, frowned, and said, "Isn't this too light?" ”

David Stern sneered and said, "Light? If the Pacers lose Ron Artest, even if the 76ers are already in decline, but in the playoffs, facing Allen Iverson, if the Pacers lose their outside defensive gate, then who can deal with Iverson? Three, three, if the Pacers can make it until Artest comes back, maybe there's a tough fight, which will greatly increase the intensity and excitement of the 76ers vs. Pacers, and that's what we need, isn't it? As for Mo Xi......"

David Stern turned and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, outside the window, the whole of New York seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep, even though Manhattan was still brightly lit, but it was difficult to hide the tiredness in Manhattan's expression.

David Stern turned around suddenly, as if he had made up his mind, stretched out his middle finger, buckled it into a circle, and kept banging on the table, David Stern said expressionlessly: "Hint to those reporters that this time the MVP selection, Mo regretted losing his qualifications." ”

Adam Shaw sat in his chair and looked at David Stern in front of him, behind him, the light of the emerald green red light outside sprinkled through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the room, David Stern was in the middle of it, and with the already dim moonlight outside, David Stern's face was in a green glow like general darkness. Adam Shaw couldn't help but shudder, and David Stern in front of him seemed to be a devil.

"That's right" David Stern snapped his fingers as if he suddenly remembered something, and said to Adam Shaw: "You can tell Mo Xi's agent about this in advance, and it will be counted as your overture to them, which is also a kind of investment for you in the future." ”

Adam Shaw nodded, speechless.

David Stern then said, "Okay Adam, it's not too early, go back to sleep, you have to be considerate of me, an old man!" ”

The two exchanged pleasantries again and said goodbye.

Out of the president's office, Adam Shaw scratched his back, feeling very uncomfortable. As soon as Adam Shaw's hand touched his back, he felt a piece of slippery, his back was already wet, although it was summer, but the air conditioning in the Union Building was not broken, and sweat soaked Adam Shaw's shirt and shoulders.