Although Thomas won the regular season MVP last season, he also had a humiliating experience of leading the team to four consecutive defeats. Many people criticized his ability to lead the team.

The loss of the two starters did make the New York Knicks' roster incomplete. Thomas was the team's highest scorer in these games, and even averaged 30+ per game, but disgruntled viewers still criticized his leadership temperament.

In addition, all the managers in history who are keen on bombardment have a similar sex, that is, they like to play the main team to the death. The Knicks' starting five Tigers suffered two injuries in one season, and the other three averaged 35 minutes per game, each of which ranked in the top 10 in the league.

In order to ensure the team's results, the rotation is often maintained at 8 players to 9 players. This puts the pressure on each player far more than the opposition.

It's preseason, but the Knicks are also fighting to get into the sights of coach Barang. Otherwise, we will likely sit on the bench for the rest of the season.

After a few games, the best performer was definitely starting rookie center Lembauer. His appearance can be said to have saved the Knicks' weak interior line that was temporarily unable to play due to an injury at the main center.

The fate of the others is difficult to say. When the team suffered a series of injuries last season, several of them were sent to the Development League because they didn't get a chance to play.

From this, it can be seen that the style of this coach is absolutely authoritarian. Players he doesn't believe in, or players who don't fit into the tactics, are rubbish.

When Thomas first entered the league, he wasn't what he is now, but his personality has changed 180 degrees with Barang.

Scolding the legendary and punching the waiter are all stupid things he did under pressure. Although his strength is second only to Curry Jr. But the social status and influence of the two are worlds apart.

This is also why Zhang Yi's entry into the league as a rookie will be regarded by the vast majority of ball critics as the future of the NBA, rather than the nearly 28-year-old 'crazy rush' Thomas.

Many professionals see this pair of bad mentors and apprentices as a deadly poison that will affect the New York Knicks' championship. Thomas's scolding and criticism was the motivation for him to become stronger, which only coach Baran noticed, so he did all this to stimulate the birth of the strongest player.

Zhang Yi successfully blocked Thomas on his second defense. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the latter has definitely changed from projection to passing because of interference.

But this round does not represent the difference in strength between the two, after all, Zhang Yi occupies an absolute advantage in terms of height and arm span. But when Thomas does move, the opposite may be true.

In the offensive round of the Los Angeles Lakers, Zhang Yi still controlled the ball. Oske walked around and ran in circles with the opponent's small forward, while Robert was even more cross-moving and ready to catch and shoot.

Against a team that doesn't defend well, a threatening point guard can dominate the game. Zhang Yi's eyes were not on Thomas at all, as if there was no opponent in front of him.

As the regular season MVP and scoring champion, it is natural to be angry with this contempt. Thomas whispered to move towards the predicted place and made a steal. Zhang Yi grabbed the ball and immediately ran in reverse, but he didn't know that this was in Thomas's arms.

I saw this little man supporting the ground with his hand, his body immediately turned 90 degrees, and his big hand was raised, but he didn't see the basketball in the air but was stunned.

"Damn, how is this possible?" Although I saw Thomas's return pistol on video, I was still taken aback by the actual battle.

And this move is not only Thomas's business, the Knicks quarterback immediately rushed over and cut off the basketball that changed the course of the ball.

Because before using the return pistol, Thomas will take the initiative to make a gesture with the quarterback, which means to pay attention to cooperation. He breaks the ball and the latter immediately controls the ball!

Zhang Yi's gaze returned to Thomas, who had already accelerated through the middle circle and rushed towards the Lakers basket!

"Think beautifully!" Zhang Yi gritted his teeth and strode back. It's strange that the Knicks quarterback, who controls the basketball, didn't make a long pass, but threw a high board?

"This height is going to play with the buckle? And smashed this point so high? Zhang Yi subconsciously stopped chasing the defense, because he felt that he might be holding on enough.

I saw Thomas's body bend into a bow, and then jump up like a spring after two steps from the free throw line! "Is this bounce okay?"

It's not just Zhang Yi who was stunned, the Lakers players on the court and Wacker off the court, the audience were stupid, because Thomas had his chin out of the box?

There was silence in the stadium, and Thomas received the ball with his arms in the air and smashed it straight into the frame! In order to avoid hitting his head into the basket, he even deliberately lowered his head, and this scene is so handsome that it explodes!

Even Zhang Yi couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in admiration. The Big Apple City directly applauded, and even the MVP's cheers rang out instantly!

Thomas is known for his explosive jumping ability, but after this offseason, he has improved again, which is a surprise to everyone.

When passing by Zhang Yi's side, Thomas raised his head high, his eyes full of disdain. When he passed by, Zhang Yi frowned, because he seemed to feel something strange.

"Isn't this a meter eight? Why are you about as tall as me? "Zhang Yi now wears shoes up to 2.02 meters, but Thomas, a flat-headed man, is not much different from himself, is the information wrong?

The Knicks were all in high spirits. In an attempt to quell the commotion, WACKER called a timeout. Because Thomas's dunk is too uplifting, if you don't adjust it, the opponent will get high, and the Lakers will have no move.

Zhang Yi also told WACKER about this strange thing. The latter looked at the player's profile and it did say 1.85 meters, which is not high among point guards, but now this guy is indeed about two meters!

"It seems that the only possibility is that this guy has grown taller again, because we all watched last season's game, and his height is never where he is now!"

"Last season, this guy was able to flatten the frame and dunk, and now he has grown more than ten centimeters taller, and it is not impossible to dunk through the frame!"

Wacker sighed and said, because no one can say anything about this monster's physique, after all, Zhang Yi has grown more than 20 centimeters taller in more than a month through training!

At the end of the timeout, Wacker could only remind Zhang Yi to be careful of Thomas's weird steal, let alone let him go to the basket. Because even Zhang Yi, who has the best bounce power, may not be able to block it......

New York turned into a sea of joy because of this button, and Thomas was even more proud, plus the situation was on their side. "Rookie, don't talk so much! Who doesn't know it! ”