Chapter 026: The first day of the training camp
Whether you want to or not, the offseason is over after all, pushing open the door of the house, facing the warm morning sunshine, Li Chen took the team's bus to the destination, the reason why he didn't drive there in person was entirely because someone wanted to take advantage of this time to take a nap, and the lazy offseason caused the biological clock to be completely out of order, and it would take some time to recover.
The core of the team came by bus, which was a great thing. Because today is the first day of the training camp, a large number of reporters have already gathered in Madison Square, and the early birds are eating insects, and no one wants to miss the first-hand news.
From time to time, there are stars from all walks of life in the parking lot who drive their cars by, and the most popular one is David Lee, the last core player of the former Knicks Party, who drives a BMW convertible sports car, as if he is afraid that he will not be recognized.
In just one summer, the Knicks have undergone a lot of changes, Curry, Chandler, Gallinari, Dujon and other veterans or potential stars have been forced to leave the country because of the arrival of the Big Apple, but David Lee is still in his place.
He cut off in 2010 last season and looked like the team's inner pillar, even if everyone knows that he is brushing the data, but since he has brushed it out, it also proves that he has a certain strength, not to mention that the Knicks are still short of major generals on the inside, and the general manager Dolan is thinking about where to get a big man back, and how can he send David Lee away.
"Lee, how was the offseason?" As soon as David Lee got out of the car, a group of reporters surrounded him, and one of them, who seemed to be somewhat familiar with David Lee, seized the opportunity.
"It was wonderful, my family and I enjoyed a quiet vacation, the beaches and beauties of Hawaii were dazzling!" David Lee said with a greasy face, in just one summer, he seemed to have a good rest, and even the muscles on his body were a little fluffier than before.
"What are your thoughts on the new season?" The reporter began to cut to the chase. With such a large group of peers around, the old Sola family is often despised.
David Lee didn't seem to be very interested in this issue, he was silent for a while, his face was full of regret, "The team has changed a lot this summer, many of my good friends have left the team, until now, I still remember what Danilo said to me a while ago, he asked me to continue to work hard and fight for the team's victory!" ”
In other words, Gallinari's words have the second half of the sentence, "Kill that newcomer and let him go back to Los Angeles crying!" However, even if he agrees with this sentence in his heart, David Lee will not be stupid to tell it all, he clearly knows his situation, if he wants to get rid of the big apple and become the boss himself, it is necessary to wait for a good opportunity.
"Of course, we all know that the NBA is a commercial league, and player trades are a common thing!" David Lee's words were full of flavor, and he smiled optimistically, "I believe that as long as we work hard, the Knicks will definitely achieve a good result next season, even without Daniro, Chris, and them, I can also help this team!" ”
The reporters were in an uproar, the previous words were okay, the last sentence was not a provocation, David Lee's words completely put himself in the team's No.1 position, but everyone knows that all these changes made by the Knicks are for the Big Apple, is this another good show of team infighting?
Some people are not happy, Cruz's first love Anna is very disdainful of David Lee's arrogance, since the last exclusive interview with Li Chen, her career has been booming, not only was she quickly turned positive, but because of Li Chen's transfer to New York, the newspaper giant "New York Times" was very keen to grasp Anna's line, and the little reporter was able to jump ship.
"We all know that the Knicks have a lot of rookies this season, like Battier, Curry, etc., and most importantly, the Big Apple, I wonder, will you help the Big Apple lead the team to the playoffs as Mr. Dolan envisioned?" Although the question was not very appropriate, Anna didn't care, she knew that this was what people wanted to hear.
David Lee wanted to see who was so disappointing, but when he saw the small card on Anna's microphone, he was immediately discouraged, the "New York Times" is not a third-rate tabloid, this kind of newspaper giant is not something he can offend, especially when the other party asked such a tricky question, if the answer is inappropriate and arouses the disgust of the general manager, it will be more than worth the loss.
So, what was supposed to be a good horse suddenly changed, "Lee is a great player, his strength is undoubted, and the current Knicks are also a great team, I agree with Lee that he said that he wants to lead the team to the playoffs, and I will make my own efforts!" ”
In the face of all kinds of spears and short swords stretched out, David Li could only swallow it in his mouth even if he broke his teeth.
Then came Chandler, Battier, Curry and other team upstarts, the boxing champion is much more low-key than before, because of the relationship between an agent, Chandler has a general understanding of the layout of the Knicks as early as last season, he is not dissatisfied with Li Chen's position, anyway, he has no ability to be the boss, so why not support a boss who has something to do with him!
Curry is not to mention, as a rookie, he never wanted to become the boss of the Knicks, after all, the big apple in front of him always makes him feel a little uplifted, Curry's stunt is three points, but Li Chen's three points can throw Curry a few streets, and anyone who is a little self-aware will make a smart decision.
"I've been waiting for a long time, and I'm confident in myself for the upcoming season, and while I know it's going to be a bit difficult for a team like us that is still regrouping, we have a Finals MVP and I know I can be a good helper for the Big Apple!"
Curry's speech made many reporters from the Big Apple very satisfied, arrogant newcomers are never likable, low-key and smart players like Curry are the real future, at least under the premise of the same strength, the latter definitely has many more opportunities to play than the former.
The perfect warrior is a gentleman as always, for Li Chen's upper position, Battier also agreed, last season's playoffs Rocket's swept experience made him clearly recognize Li Chen's strength, how much potential he still has People don't know, but with this shot alone, he is enough to become the core of the Knicks, anyway, in Battier's opinion, the David Li who can only brush up on data has no weight in front of Li Chen.
"Hey, Lee!" The sharp-eyed Curry found Li Chen in the crowd, sitting by the window of the bus, he looked at everything around him comfortably, of course, if you get closer, you will find that the eyes of this thing are completely half-open and half-closed, obviously, he has not woken up yet.
Curry's words made a group of reporters quickly turn the camera, although I don't believe that Big Apple, who is the core of the team, Mad Men, pop singer and other multi-hats, will come over on the team bus, but since Curry said so, it should be true, after all, that babyface doesn't look like a liar.
The bus driver is very calm, he has been accustomed to reporters all year round, but he is not calm with Li Chen, most of them are some grassroots staff of the team, and even some are simply hitchhiking, they have never seen such a big battle behind the spotlight all year round.
In an instant, many people even had the illusion that they had become a big celebrity, and several optimistic people with the surname Tian also pretended to be leaders on patrol and waved to the reporters outside, and the mischievous sense of accomplishment made several people can't help but clap their hands in celebration.
The reporters didn't bother to pay attention to the performances of these unrelated people, they were all staring at the bus door, even though none of them were waiting for them.
Finally, it seemed that no one in the car had gotten down.
"**, that little bastard is actually playing us?" A reporter surnamed Grumpy immediately scolded, "Guys, work hard when you go back, we will work together to make that little bastard's reputation stink, I haven't seen such a nasty rookie, and he dared to joke with us on the first day of training!" ”
These words instantly aroused people's approval, and a group of unscrupulous reporters responded, "Yes, let that little bastard taste our power, know that we are the uncrowned king!" ”
If this is the end of the matter, then Curry will obviously be unlucky in the future, after all, he has been with reporters when he first arrived, which is not a wonderful thing, the title of the uncrowned king is not for nothing, offending them is offending the whole of New York, even if everyone knows what a group of reporters are, but people believe in reporters the most.
Fortunately, the bus driver saved Curry at a critical time, and he waved his hand at the nearest reporter and motioned for him to look inside.
The reporter, who didn't know the truth, turned his head according to the driver's instructions, and was speechless at this look. It turned out that the little bastard in their mouth did not deceive people, Li Chen was indeed in the car, because he was sitting on the opposite side of the car door, and it was the last row, so the reporters gathered near the car door did not see Li Chen's figure, and this could not come down, it was completely because he was asleep.
At the moment when the bus stopped, he lay on the back of the seat in front of him with his usual surname, so someone naturally fell asleep, despite the excitement caused by Curry's "lies" outside, this thing still slept as soundly as Mount Tai.
Forehead! The reporter who had never seen this situation was immediately not calm, and it was obviously not kind to go forward to wake up people's sleep, but it seemed to be a waste of time to do so, so the reporter made a professional move, picked up the camera hanging on his chest and began to shoot wildly.
With a leader, other reporters followed, in this era of rampant cuteness, it is impossible not to arouse people's interest in such strange behaviors like the Big Apple, especially a sports star who has always shown people with sunshine and vitality, and the cute state of sleepiness is not something that can be encountered from time to time, and I am sorry for this rare opportunity if I don't take a special shot.
The powerful power of the magnesium lamp cannot be underestimated, the strobe Li Chen can feel it even with his eyes closed, especially with the noisy laughter outside, someone quickly woke up, of course, he does not feel ashamed, drowsiness is human nature, although some successful people and workaholics disdainfully think that sleeping is a waste of time, but Li Chen has never agreed with this.
"Hi guys!" Li Chen rubbed his eyes and greeted the reporters around him very calmly, "It seems that you have found tomorrow's news materials!" ”
The Big Apple was very clear, and the reporter laughed knowingly, indeed, a situation like today's seemed much more interesting than the same in the league.
The Big Apple has become a unique culture, a utopian fantasy that is the polar opposite of the American dream, as described in Wikipedia as saying that "sleeping in" is the first hobby, followed by "occasional surprises", and despite how much people slander him, the Big Apple is always the same.
"But ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to tell you that you've found the wrong protagonist!" Li Chen, who woke up, began to joke about reporters again, and he now likes to do so more and more.
"Obviously, you can write tomorrow like, 'Update, we met a fantastic driver, who is so skilled that he sits in his car as well as sleeping on a mattress in his bedroom, and the Big Apple proves it with his own experience.'"
Li Chen smiled, "Then you guys will match the photo just now, soon, New York will have the most powerful driver in the league, isn't this a wonderful thing!" ”