The Knicks are magical!

The Beast King's Landing in Auckland!

The Knicks successfully defended their title!

In the past few days, the front pages of major sports newspapers in the world have been the news of the New York Knicks winning the championship.

The New York Times commented, "In the face of the invincible Knicks, the mighty warriors can only admit defeat; In front of the fierce Li Feng, no matter how brave a warrior is, he has to bow his noble head! ”

At the end of the article, a reporter from the New York Times said,

"If there are still people in the United States who think that the Knicks and Li Feng's championship last year came from luck, then now Li Feng can fully determine his position in the history of basketball in the world with this title defense, at least the top ten, if he can get another O'Brien Cup, he will guarantee the top five!"

The New York Sports Newspaper devoted its entire page to reporting that the New York Knicks won the Triple Crown.

"After so many years of waiting, the era of the Great Knicks has finally come again. The New York Knicks swept Golden State 4-0 in the Finals, successfully defending the title again after 39 years, and moving towards the hegemony of three consecutive championships.

The current owner of the New York Knicks, James Dolan, can be said to be the most bold owner, spent a lot of money after entering the New York Knicks, but the Knicks are getting worse, especially the Isaiah Thomas he supported a few years ago made New York angry, but this season, the New York Knicks not only won the O'Brien Cup, but also successfully defended the title again after 39 years, and the achievements have caught up with the glory of Willis Reed, Big D, Fraser and others last time. If the New York Knicks can defend their title again next season, they will surpass the former Knicks.

The New York Knicks can achieve such a great feat of course, of course, without a great leader, twenty-one-year-old Li Feng is the founder of this invincible division, a young Chinese, came to the NBA, a complex top basketball league, no one is optimistic about his success beforehand, but Li Feng, known as the "Tyrannosaurus Rex", has come from the Knicks. Just control the position of the team's boss, and then go straight and horizontally, and James and others will not fall behind, and even swept the league's James, won the NBA championship for two consecutive seasons, he is the soul of the New York Knicks, is the helmsman of the New York Knicks, as long as Li Feng is retained, the glory of the New York Knicks will continue. ”

The Detroit Times, Indiana Sports and other media outlets that tend to oppose the New York Knicks are also congratulating the New York Knicks.

"It's not just a New York Knicks win, it's a traditional basketball win. In the song of high attack, the New York Knicks can maintain iron blood, emphasize defense, and win the championship with tenacity and unyielding, of course, all thanks to a Chinese, Li Feng, it is his magic that makes the twilight Serie A full of vitality again, if he can continue to stay in the New York Knicks, I believe that next season New York will become more exciting. The New York Knicks will also be even more iron-blooded. ”

Other media are not far behind, the largest "USA Today" bluntly said that the era of the big Knicks is coming, and what the NBA giants have to do is to break the monopoly of the New York Knicks on the championship.

"Horror! The era of the Great Knicks arrived, with the character of Li Feng. They will not give up any of the championships, the New York Knicks are still very young in terms of personnel composition, and with Li Feng's ability, the New York Knicks are fully capable of dominating the championship. To break their monopoly on the title, teams still have a lot of work to do. ”

The Philadelphia Post said:

The New York Knicks swept the Golden State Warriors 4-0 to win the fourth championship in franchise history. After the Boston dynasty was gone, New York was on fire again. ”

The Washington Sports Journal commented:

"Before the game, there were many people who had a premonition that the New York Knicks would win the championship, and after the game was not expected, but the process was unexpectedly exciting, Thompson and Corey performed amazingly, although they lost the game after the worst, but their efforts will always remain in the hearts of the fans, of course, the New York Knicks won the championship to prove that their time has come."

Even the Chinese media, thousands of miles away, did not miss to use this major news to hype up their own basketball at this moment.

"Sports Weekly" strongly highlights Li Feng's identity as a Chinese player.

"The New York Knicks won another championship under the leadership of Chinese player Li Feng, and as a backward basketball country, Li Feng's success has once again brought Chinese basketball to the attention of the whole world...... Chinese become the core of the world's top teams, all this shows that Chinese basketball has reached a new level......"

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ESPN also played the most eye-catching headline at this time:

The Birth of a Dynasty

"The young Knicks won the championship again, they were so young, so passionate, so crazy, so glorious...... The defending champion is probably the lowest average age champion in history, at only 22.8 years old, and their core Li Feng, Rose, Cousins and others have just begun their careers, what does that mean? It means that in the next ten years, they still have many opportunities to bring championships to the Knicks, and the New York dynasty is just around the corner! ”

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The Knicks' "dynasty bombing" lasted for a few days, and the end of a season meant the arrival of a new season, and many players began to make their own plans, including traveling, training, and planning for the future.

The Knicks' uniform crew will not be idle.

This summer, Li Feng, Harden, and Ibaka will all become free agents, although the Knicks have deep pockets, are not afraid of the luxury tax, and the three are also restricted free agents, and they also enjoy the Bird clause, but if the player has any other ideas and wants to leave, it will be worth the loss.

Of course, the biggest task of the Knicks this summer is to renew Li Feng's contract.

Today's New Yorkers all know that without Li Feng, hundreds of LeBron James will be useless, and that guy is a toy that Stern picked up, or just Stern's night pot, and he will be praised when he can bring him benefits, and kicked away when he is useless......

Team owner Dolan came to Li Feng's residence for the first time and negotiated with Li Feng in person.

For Dolan's visit, Li Feng naturally wanted to receive him with the highest standard.

He hurried to the nearest supermarket to buy some ingredients, and then made an authentic Chinese meal himself.

After Dolan's assistant sent him to Li Feng's house, he left on his own.

So, this was a one-on-one meeting between Li Feng and Dolan.

At the dinner table, Dolan and Li Feng did not mention work.

Dolan has been talking to Li Feng all the time, just like when an ordinary boss chats with juniors. tells the story of how he became a Knick under the influence of his father when he was a child.

Li Feng has basically heard all these stories.

However, to Li Feng's surprise. When Dolan was chatting, he even talked bluntly about his net worth.

"People think that I spent money on the team just to maintain my influence, but who knows, I have always been the most loyal fan of the Knicks!"

Dolan said with a slight self-deprecation.

Li Feng felt this guy's unreserved love for the New York Knicks from Dolan's words!

Regarding Dolan's words, Li Feng just listened as a junior and did not respond too much.

He knew it. For a boss, sometimes all it takes is a listener!

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"Hehe, I've told you so much, and it doesn't matter if you like it or not. I hope you don't mind! ”

After finishing the meal, Dolan seemed to realize that he was a little distant. said to Li Feng with a little apology.

"Mr. James, you are willing to tell me this to prove that you do not treat me as an outsider. How could I mind! ”

Li Feng said with a smile.

In fact, before the crossing, Li Feng was still in school. Whenever I was called by my grandparents and listened to them reminisce about the things of the old society. He can also be impatient. will even directly blame his grandparents for delaying his play.

Until he grew up, the old people left one by one. Li Feng wants to honor them again, and wants to celebrate the New Year's holidays. When he didn't have the opportunity to chat with them, he regretted it.

Therefore, not only did he not have any objection to Dolan's chat. On the contrary, I feel very cordial, and the relationship with this boss has become a little closer.

After the meal, Li Feng made another cup of Longjing tea for Dolan. This is what he brought back from his last trip to Shanghai.

After chatting for a while. Only then did Dolan mention one of his main purposes for coming to Li Feng this time.

"Li Feng, you were celebrating a few days ago, and I didn't bother you. I first met with Downey. I want you to stay in New York all the time, he said he still wants to think about it, if you can renew the contract for a lifetime, I will definitely give you such a contract, I don't know what you mean? ”

Dolan spoke in a relaxed tone, but there was a drum beating in his heart.

He was really worried that Li Feng would reply to him: In New York, I have won all the honors I can get, and I want to change the environment and continue to pursue challenges!

After Li Feng heard Dolan's words, he was not surprised.

In fact, when he saw Dolan's missed calls after turning on the phone, he thought that Dolan had come to persuade him to stay in the team.

However, on this point, Li Feng has long thought about it, an environment like the Knicks is very rare, and there are brothers such as Cousins, the team's attention to himself is not fake, Li Feng never thought of leaving, but the agent Tony asked Li Feng to do this, to maximize benefits.

However, after listening to Dolan and himself so much, feeling the boss's strong love for the New York Knicks, and the desire to lead the New York Knicks to create another "Big Knicks era", it was really difficult for him to refuse this boss ruthlessly!

Of course, Li Feng is not a completely emotional person in this regard. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left the Grizzlies for one reason or another!

Before answering Dolan, he carefully analyzed his future path.

Tony is undoubtedly very responsible, and proposed a lot of other teams for Li Feng to consider, such as the Chicago Bulls, where there are Paul and Howard, and now Li Feng's influence, as long as he doesn't go to the Lakers, even if he goes to Miami, he is the boss who is the boss, and the Warriors, where there are countless Chinese support.

It's just that Li Feng is happy here, and Reggie Miller, whom Li Feng likes, is also a player from the beginning, as long as he gets the same treatment as other places, Li Feng doesn't want to leave, after all, he is Chinese.

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During the time that Li Feng was thinking, Dolan was also on the side and did not disturb him. However, his heart has never been able to settle down.

Finally, Li Feng's expression, which was deep in thought, became relaxed. Dolan Zhilu said, Li Feng has the answer!

"James, I've figured it out. I decided to continue the challenge! ”

Sure enough, it didn't take long. Li Feng replied with a smile.

Hearing this answer, Dolan's heart tightened, because this was what he was most afraid of hearing before.

Seeing Dolan's worried expression, Li Feng knew what he was worried about, so he didn't sell it, but continued:

"The challenge I'm going to pursue is to make the New York Knicks a dynasty team that surpasses the Celtics, and of course, I won't do it with a reduced salary!"

After hearing Li Feng's words, Dolan realized. Li Feng means that he is willing to stay in the team.

This also made the big stone in Dolan's heart let go, and he said with a wry smile:

"You kid, how about making fun of an old man like me? I thought you were leaving! ”

Li Feng also knew that he had just said half of what he had just said, which was really a bit appetizing, so he was also embarrassed, and then said with a smile:

"Ha Luha, boss. Next, you have to leave James and the others behind! ”

"Of course. I'm going to try to keep James! He's the league's number one defender in the future! ”

After hearing Li Feng's words, Dolan also said with a serious face.

"Well, you can tell James about this new challenge. I'm sure he'll be interested, too! ”

Li Feng replied with a smile.

"That's right! You have such a good relationship. He's definitely willing to stay! ”

After hearing Li Feng's words, Dolan seemed to have more confidence in keeping Harden!

After getting Li Feng's affirmative reply, Dolan declined Li Feng's request to keep him to finish eating, and directly promised Li Feng a maximum salary and a surrounding support plan. And then he went back because the Knicks had to re-sign Ibaka and Harden.

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Li Feng and Dolan both thought that Harden would definitely be willing to stay, but Dolan had prepared the largest contract that Harden could give at the moment. A few days later, however, James Harden held a press conference in New York.

Although I don't know what Harden is going to say, a large number of reporters still poured into the venue, and they feel that it must not be a trivial matter, and it should be related to Harden's contract renewal.

Harden, dressed in a black casual suit, attended a press conference and had a Q&A session with the media.

"You must be wondering why I suddenly held a press conference, right? Because I'm going to be a restricted free agent this summer, the New York Knicks have offered me a max contract. ”

"Thank you very much Mr. Dolan for your appreciation."

Harden shook his head, sighed, and said:

"I have achieved success with the Knicks, met a lot of brothers, and lived happily, but here, I am only a third or fourth person, what I want to pursue is a higher status, of course, Li Feng's strength is not comparable to me at present, so I will choose to leave, that's it"

There was an immediate commotion in the audience, and reporters already understood by this time that Harden was going to make a declaration of leaving the Knicks today.

"Friends, I love Nix, but my way is no longer here."

Seeing that the goal was achieved, Harden's agent was next to Harden, and with another microphone, he said loudly:

"Friends from the media, James did win two championships in New York, but he is still young, in New York, Derrick Rose is only the second person, and there are DeMarcus and Greg and others, James's development space is limited, James is not for money, because Mr. Dolan gave the largest contract that can be given so far, James is very grateful! However, James is going his own way"

There was a mess in the audience. A reporter asked:

"May I ask Mr. Harden, is it true that the Knicks gave you a maximum salary? Do you think that if they want to renew Li Feng's contract, it is impossible to give you a big contract, and your press conference is just to raise the price for yourself? ”

Harden says:

Who said this? I believe that Mr. James Dolan can testify to me, my performance is worthy of the top salary, the Knicks are very sincere in keeping me, and I am very grateful, but what I pursue is different, and the Knicks are destined to not be able to give me, a change of place, new challenges, new opportunities, maybe, my life will be more exciting, in the Knicks, maybe the championship will be easy, but everyone wants to be Jordan instead of Pippen, don't they? ”

The reporter asked:

"Scottie Pippen isn't bad, aren't you too arrogant, you have to know that you're just an All-Star, not a starter......"

Harden confidently said:

"Every player has to have the idea of becoming Jordan and pursue higher challenges, which is the true meaning of basketball!"

The reporter asked:

"If the Knicks change their mind and are willing to meet the conditions to keep you, will you stay?"

Harden smiled wryly:

"It was a big decision. It's hard for me. I'm willing to stay in the Knicks, I've always been willing, Li Feng is my good brother, always have been, but I want to one day, I can face Li Feng with dignity, and besides, defeating the Tyrannosaurus Rex is also a good doctrine, isn't it? ”

The reporter asked, "Mr. Harden, if you leave the Knicks, which team will you go to?" Will it be a strong team in the same district and become a resistance for the Knicks to defend their title again? ”

Harden says:

"I don't know about this, there are a lot of teams who have contacted me, but I haven't given a clear answer, it doesn't matter if it's the West or the East, it's good if it's the bottom team in the league. I want to invite my team to be sincere enough to get a contract worthy of the All-Star title and I feel confident that I can be the core of a team, not a role player. I'll prove it. ”

The reporter asked again:

There's no doubt that Harden will make the front page headlines in a lot of newspapers. Just ten days after winning the championship, Harden, one of the Knicks' champions, made it clear that he would leave the Knicks.

The Knicks' path to building a dynasty was not destined to be smooth. (To be continued......)