Chapter 75: Official Debut

The all-star is the most concerned, of course, the All-Star Game, the East-West showdown. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Of course, Li Hai and the others will not miss it, and go over to cheer Yao Ming by the way.

The 24 players who participated in the All-Star Game, the starters are a testament to the player's popularity, and the bench depends on some luck, personal data, team record and position are only one aspect.

The coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars is Heat coach Stan Van Gundy, the main lineup is: Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Shaquille O'Neal, and the benches are: Jermaine O'Neal, Dwyane Wade, Zajunas Ilgoskas, Paul Pearce, Gilbert Arenas, Ben Wallace, Antoine Jamison.

The coach of the Western Conference All-Stars is Spurs coach Greg Popovich, the main lineup is: Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Yao Ming, and the benches are: Ray Allen, Dirk Nowitzki, Sean Marion, Manu Ginobili, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Rashad Lewis.

The feast of the league's top stars was intoxicating, and this All-Star was fierce from the start, and the score was also alternately leading until the final quarter.

In the end, it was the Eastern Conference All-Stars who were more hungry for victory, with a 125-115 laugh, and Allen Iverson was once again named the All-Star MVP.

Sitting on the sidelines watching the game, Lehi was in a surge of emotion and a desire to stand in the midst of that group of players.

This weekend, many players relaxed in Denver, while most of the team's management was in heated negotiations, and various mid-season deals in the league began to be made.

The Knicks made two trades with the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, trading center Nazel Mohammed and guard Jamison Brewer for the Spurs' backup power forward Malik Rose and two future first-round picks, and trading center Vinn Baker and guard Mucci Norris for the Rockets' backup power forward Maurice Taylor.

The Knicks, who were already lacking in the inside, also replaced Muhammad, although as the starting center, Muhammad is not very reliable, but the exchange of the two is obviously more difficult to play a role in the team's interior, which increases the bench depth of the No. 4 position, and team manager Isaiah Thomas is estimated to be thinking about next season.

On February 22, the league began the regular season again.

The Knicks put Kurt Thomas at center, backup power forward Michael Svetney as the starter, and Lehi was the team's sixth man, only to lose to Detroit again.

Coming back from Denver, Lehi's mindset has changed somewhat, and he wasn't happy with the team's mid-season performance and was a little uncomfortable with the fact that he was still being asked to play as a substitute.

If the team changes to a strong interior lineman, it will be fine for him to continue to play as a bench, but after the trade, the Knicks' interior line is even worse, and it is absolutely unacceptable for the team to rot him directly in the second half.

Whether it is not wanting Tim Thomas's annual salary to be devalued too much, or the team wants to consider his contract extension and not give him status early, he does not accept these excuses, he entered the NBA to win, and if the Knicks don't value his opinion anymore, he doesn't mind going to other teams.

In the Herb Williams office, Isiah Thomas is also there, and the two are discussing the team.

"Li, are you in a hurry, if not, we can talk about it tomorrow." Williams said.

Li Hai Zhengse said: "Right now, coach, and Mr. Thomas, I think the strength of the team is better than the record, let me play the main team, give me the ball, and the team will be farther and farther away from the playoffs, which is not right." ”

"No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, I can help the team, to be honest, the team's interior is too weak now, if there is no height, it is better to let me go up."

Lehi felt that Crawford, Tim Thomas and Michael Svetney were not very suitable to start, and Cotter Thomas was a little shorter to play center.

He has the ability to be a starter in the team's three positions, it depends on the coach's judgment, and it is obviously a little inappropriate for him to play as a substitute.

"You think you're going to be more able to help the team when you start." It was Isaiah Thomas who answered Lehi.

Herb Williams is only the interim head coach, and it is estimated that the real decision of the team is Isiah Thomas.

"Of course, my ability is not only to score, but also to defend the opponent's arrowheads, and I think the team should let me limit the aces of the opposing team, and there is no one more suitable than me." Lehi spoke.

"Then you're ready for a long-term career with the Knicks, Lee, I need a commitment from you." Isiah Thomas has a serious expression.

Li Hai smiled: "I have only been in New York since I came to the United States, and the draft is an opportunity given to me by the Knicks, in such a big city, on a big stage, if the team is willing to develop me, of course I hope to develop in the long run." ”

"With all due respect, I have the quality and commercial value to invest in."

Isiah Thomas stretched out his hand, "Lee, as long as you have the quality, the team will definitely give you the biggest stage." ”

On Feb. 24, the Knicks played the 76ers again at home, and their starting lineup changed again.

Lehi became the team's starting No. 3 and No. 4 was Tim Thomas, and the Knicks directly turned the used small lineup into a starter.

In this game, Lehi directly cut down 30+5+5 comprehensive data, and the Knicks also won the home victory 113:101.

On Feb. 26, the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers.

Because of the Auburn Hills Palace fight, Ron Artest was suspended for 73 games and all salaries were suspended, Stephen Jackson was suspended for 30 games, Jermaine O'Neal was suspended for 15 games, and the Pacers, who have the ability to compete for first place in the East, were also greatly affected.

However, under the leadership of veteran Reggie Miller, they still remain in the top eight in the East and are also strong, and by this time, except for Ron Artest, the other two have returned.

However, compared to the first meeting at the beginning of the season, the Pacers' lineup has also changed significantly due to injuries and Artest's absence, with Jermaine O'Neal appearing in the starting No. 4 position.

Lehi is still the team's starting No. 3, and acting head coach Herb Williams has officially confirmed that he is the Knicks' No. 3 pick.

There is also a tactical position in the team, which has also been affirmed.