Chapter 43: The Influence of Records

On the evening of November 12, after the game between the 76ers and the Knicks, the fans at the scene were still chanting the names of the players, and the noise was endless.

Allen Iverson played 44 minutes, 10-of-19, 5-of-9 from beyond the three-point line, and 10-of-17 from the free-throw line, scoring a game-high 35 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers.

With the score behind, Iverson continued to attack the basket in the fourth quarter, Charlie Ward and Larry Johnson both had six fouls and Oakley and Ewing also carried five fouls.

At 101:108, the Knicks finally held on to the lead and won the game.

Although Iverson scored a high score, the newcomer looked very depressed after the game, and after saying hello, he left the game depressed...

In midweek, when the nationwide live matches are usually broadcast by TNT, Lee was smiling on the sidelines for an interview with young Craig Sager:

"Lee, you broke another record tonight, 18 years and 316 days, you became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20 points!"

"It's incredible, it's rare for a young ball to play with that stats, can you share your experience?"

Craig Sager smiled and handed the microphone to Lee You, witnessing history, which made the TNT fieldside reporter look particularly excited.

Li You didn't care about these data all the time, and when he heard the reminder, he realized that Excel hadn't exploded in this era:

"Playing good numbers, mainly because I'm on the Knicks, 6-1, it's a perfect start!"

"As for the record, it doesn't matter, don't forget that there are players younger than me in the same rookie class, and maybe in a few days, the record will change hands."

Craig Sagar was also a little surprised to notice that Li You was not interested in these records, but he was still prepared, and immediately asked with a smile:

"The scoring record may be broken, but before that, you're the youngest player in NBA history to have 10 points and 10 assists!"

"18 years and 311 days, Lee, I believe this record is very difficult to break, and it is not an easy thing to score and assist at the same time."

Li You blinked, after returning to New York, he really didn't pay attention to the news on TV and newspapers, and when he heard that Sagar was going to continue blowing, he hurriedly interrupted:

"These records don't matter, I played in college for two years and have a deeper understanding of the game, so there won't be any more records, right?"

Craig Sagar laughed, patted Li You on the shoulder, and teased loudly:

"It's only halfway through November, you still have a chance to continue to set records, Lee, you don't look like a young man, look at these passionate fans at the scene, they probably care more about these stats than you!"

Li You looked around and found that the fans in New York were indeed more enthusiastic, and the TNT staff also gathered in a large circle.

At this time, Li You felt the impact of the data, continued to be interviewed, and sighed silently in his heart:

"No wonder some people will be obsessed with data and records in the future, Excel's influence is indeed not small..."

When Li You returned to the locker room, and the old guys also got lemons, Charles Oakley grinned and joked loudly:

"Our big star is back, how does it feel to be in the spotlight?"

Li You, who returned to his seat, didn't care about the other party's teasing tone, shrugged his shoulders and replied calmly:

"I'm not a high school student, I've won championships in the NCAA, so these boring records don't help me much."

The budding new Walter McCarty on the side felt sour, he has not yet established himself in the team, and he can't get any playing time, while Lee You has made a name for himself in the league and has become the object of media attention...

7 of 12, 3 of 7 from beyond the three-point line, 3 of 3 free throws, 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 turnover, Larry Johnson, who was looking at technical statistics, saw Li You's stats and said meaningfully:

"Lee, I like your performance in this game, maybe you're more suitable to start, mom mess with Farke, Charlie, do you think I'm right?"

Charlie Ward, who wanted to be a little transparent, could only laugh dryly when he saw "Big Mom" looking at him with an unkind expression:

"Lee is really good, but I have to listen to the coach, you know, Bro, I just play as required..."

In the previous games, Larry Johnson always couldn't catch the ball, and Charlie Ward took the blame.

"Big Mom" was not polite tonight, and did it herself without passing, 10 of 17, 2 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, 6 of 7 free throws, and scored a team-high 28 points!

Starks didn't want Charlie Ward to be embarrassed either, and became a peacemaker again:

"Don't embarrass the rookie, we have a 6-1 record, which is second only to the Bulls, and when Pat comes back, let's talk about it and have a celebratory party."

The atmosphere group also followed the coaxing at this time, and it was everyone's favorite part of eating and drinking.

Alan Houston and Lee You exchanged fists, playing time in the last few games has been compressed, and the shooting percentage has not exceeded 40%, but the man did not complain like "Big Mom":

"Well done! But after this game, you have to be ready and there will definitely be more targeted defence in the next games. ”

"If the numbers go down, don't worry, it's a process that rookies go through!"

Hearing Alan Houston's advice, Li You smiled and nodded, he wished that the strength of his hand would help him fuse [talent] faster...

At the post-match press conference, Jeff Van Gundy expected to be praised, but the first question from the fastidious New York reporter made him frown:

"Can you talk about why Lee didn't get playing time in the third quarter? We've all noticed that this rotation has affected his play. ”

"We played well in the third quarter and also suppressed the opponent, Charlie has more experience defensively, and Lee needs to continue to learn in that regard."

Jeff Van Gundy's answer did not satisfy the New York reporters at the scene, and soon someone asked again:

"Why don't we play faster? Lee set a record against the Warriors, will he get a chance to start later? ”

Patrick Ewing, who sat next to Van Gundy, was not in a good mood, and tonight's game, he was 12-of-23 and got a big double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds, but no one paid attention to his performance...

Jeff Van Gundy answered the question with a blank and formulaic face, and there was also some annoyance in his heart.

If it was Pat Riley, these New York media would certainly not question it, but instead praise the team's record.

“...”

On the morning of the 13th, Iverson and Li You once again made the front page headlines in various print media education sections, and the influence of live broadcasts in the United States began to diverge.

Various sports programs also began to poison the two of them, In TNT's post-game analysis program, McHale did not follow the wind, facing the camera, and said seriously:

"The sample size is too small, so I'm cautious about the performance of the two, and don't forget that they're just first-year rookies."

"The big man is the real heart of the team, and as the season progresses, it will be difficult for the small defender to perform well once the technical characteristics are figured out."

Host Ernnie Johnson immediately responded with a smile when he heard this:

"There are exceptions to everything, Lee has broken the league record, Iverson has cut 30+, maybe the era of small people is about to begin!"

McHale laughed when he heard this, and retorted happily:

"With the current environment in the league, it's hard to have the Pistons back then, and no one can replicate the experience of Isaiah Thomas!"

“...”