At 10 a.m. on June 27, 1999, the Knicks' championship parade officially began.

The '70s Knicks Championship Parade route starts at Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, travels along 42nd Street and ends at Madison Square Garden.

Manhattan, which is already congested, is already crowded at this time, and tourists who like to join in the fun will also join in the parade to celebrate the fourth crown in the team's history.

The parade route is actually not long, and the distance in a straight line is less than 1.7 miles, but in the end, everyone chooses to walk the word "self", and along the way, it will pass Bryant Park, the public library, the city hall and other places.

Li You didn't take the bus at all at this time, the car was almost gone, there were people on both sides of the street, and the New York Police Department was the busiest today, but there were donations after a busy day, and it was not a loss.

"Lee! This way! We're here in New York for the event! ”

ABC's identity makes it difficult for Li You to gain recognition from across the ocean, but in the United States, most Chinese like him very much, and there are also many Asian fans.

"Ahh

Li You, who was wearing a champion T-shirt, high-fived the fans on both sides, everyone shouted excitedly, and suddenly arched forward, so frightened that the security personnel hurriedly pulled Li You back.

On the top of the double-decker bus in the rear, Oakley, who was wearing sunglasses and holding a cigar, immediately grinned when he saw such a scene, and said loudly to Ewing next to him by the way:

"Pat, it's a dream come true, we have a chance to make it three in a row."

"Watching the Bulls win, now we've done it!"

In the early 90s, the Knicks lost hemp, Ewing was sprayed with soft eggs if he lost once that year, and then lost the Finals and was almost sprayed out of New York.

Thinking about the experience at the beginning of his career, Ewing was a little distracted for a while.

Since winning the finals, in just two days, the New York media has touted him as "the league's No. 1 center".

In the morning newspaper, in order to sarcastically mock O'Neill in Los Angeles, the gorilla was blown out of flowers!

No one cares that he's lying down for a championship, and no one cares that he's out of shape and up and down this season.

Champions can cover everything, and Ewing didn't expect that at the end of his career, his reputation would be reversed 180 degrees.

The shouts, cheers, and shouts of the crowd around him brought Ewing back to his senses.

Most of the team staff on the roof of the bus were staff, and Alan Houston, Larry Johnson, and Sprewell were all talking and laughing beside Li You and waving to the crowd around him.

Oakley, who had just taken a few puffs of cigars, picked up the two O'Brien Cups at this time, and the surrounding fans cheered loudly, and the old guy looked very proud, and couldn't help shouting:

“Fuck！ It's good to be a champion! ”

The Knicks chose to turn the Championship Parade into a big party this year, with plenty of interactive activities after returning to Madison Square Garden.

Of course, the most important part is the Knicks Hall of Fame, which the Knicks themselves host.

Back in the arena, MSG was naturally live streamed, and the legendary Walter Fraser became the host again.

Most of the people who were invited to the celebration were regular fans who often bought tickets, and looking at the four trophies placed in the center of the field, cheers continued to ring out before the event even began.

"It's great to see the Knicks win another championship, it's an exciting time!"

"We have the opportunity to complete the dream that we didn't realize that year, three consecutive championships, yes, we have a chance to achieve three consecutive championships!"

Walter Frazier, who was dressed in a brown suit, said this, and once again made the scene burst into loud cheers.

Li You and his teammates sat in the center of the field, watching the old-timers begin to reminisce about the past, and when Willis Reed appeared on the stage, the audience also burst into applause.

In the history of the Knicks, Willis Reed also won MVP+FMVP in a single season, which was the team's most glorious moment, and this year is a repeat of history.

The Knicks Hall of Fame event is a tribute to the best players and coaches in the team's history.

As James Dolan smiled and presented a custom-made golden basketball trophy to the legend, the big screen began to show footage and interviews from that year.

In the early 70s, Li You was not born yet, so naturally there was no sense of substitution.

But many old fans were so excited to watch it, and Stephen A. Smith, who came to the event on purpose, couldn't stop clapping, as if recalling the grand occasion of the year.

Although Lee feels that these activities borrow ideas from the Lakers and Celtics, most fans don't care about them, which is also a way to increase the sense of belonging.

Holding the trophy and wearing a black suit, Willis Reed smiled and beckoned to Li You, and when the two came to the front of the trophy, the shout sounded again:

“MVP！ MVP！ MVP！ ”

Willis Reed, who is in a very good figure and in a good mood, took the microphone and joked at this time:

"According to the original plan, it was supposed to be the second game of the Finals, but in the end James told me that the team would win the championship and the event would be held after the championship."

"Lee, I want to thank you! If I hadn't won this year, maybe I'd have to wait another year for a chance to win this trophy! ”

Everyone at the scene laughed, winning the championship for two consecutive years, which has made everyone swell.

Willis Reed naturally knew what everyone was concerned about, and then asked Li You beside him with a smile:

"We're just one step away from making it three championships, Lee, will the Knicks achieve all of our dreams next season?"

The activity is to brag about X, Li You took the microphone and replied without hesitation:

"Of course! The Knicks will still be the best team in the league next season, and we will continue to win the championship! ”

“Wow！”

New York fans are like this, the more fierce they blow, the happier everyone is, the two of them blow each other, and the fans on the scene who listen to it are full of joy.

Next season hasn't started yet, and everyone has already taken out a championship loan.

When James Dolan took the microphone again, the big screen began to play the picture of Red Holzman coaching the team:

"Hats off to Mr. Holzman again!"

The legendary coach left late last year in a labor dispute and the Knicks were unable to hold an event for the legendary championship coach.

Winning the championship this time can be regarded as making up for the regret at that time.

Jeff Van Gundy, who kept smiling the whole time, watched from the sidelines with a yearning for it.

At present, he has equaled the history created by the legend, and if he wins another championship, he will not only become the best coach in team history, but also the super coach of the league!

Thinking of what the legendary coach had taught him, Jeff Van Gundy secretly decided:

"Defend and let the players decide the game!"

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Ewing is still loved by the fans, and there are still old fans wearing the number 33 jersey, but there are more young people wearing the number 1 shirt.

Players will be renewed, and so will the fans, and after the success of "Fight for Youin", general manager Grunfield looked at the gorilla who made chicken soup for the fans but was a little helpless.

The rational choice would be to send this away in exchange for a younger, more talented player, and it would be better to upgrade the interior line.

But that doesn't fit the culture of the team, and Ewing, who has played most of his life in New York, didn't offer a trade, and no one would have made the move.

If the team's record rises after the trade, everything is good, and if it fails, the general manager will have to become the backstopper

Thinking about the goal of next season, Glenfield simply pulled Jeff Van Gundy aside and whispered:

"Jeff, you need to be strict with the players, you can't be out of shape anymore, next season is very important!"

The bald young marshal who was still laughing at the chicken soup couldn't laugh when he heard this, and he couldn't control it.

Not wanting to bow his head in front of the general manager, Jeff Van Gundy assured in a low voice:

"Don't worry! When the new season starts, I will put every player in the best possible condition! ”

The two haven't had much communication in the past, but as the team won the championship again, Jeff Van Gundy's status has also risen.

Sprewell watched the Knicks' guessing, lucky wheel, interactive shooting and other activities and secretly shouted in his heart, New York fans are indeed enthusiastic.

If he can play as a starter, he will definitely stay in the team, but the substitute is not in line with his pursuit, and he still wants to be the boss

Sprewell has already seen that the Knicks' celebrities are giving Lee You a platform, and the gorillas are completely out of breath.

The Championship Parade is good, but at the end of the event, the "madman" is also thinking about his future, even if it is to be the boss of a weak team, it is excellent!

On the morning of June 28, when Lee Woo woke up in his apartment in Manhattan, Ivana, wearing only a wide T-shirt, was looking at the inscription on the FMVP trophy.

Last night's dinner for the elder Charles was again a gathering of town hall and celebrities.

The mayor and a certain real estate developer both attended the dinner, and everyone had a good chat, and Li You smiled so hard that his cheeks were sour.

Li You hugged the blonde white rabbit, and his face was round again, and he couldn't help but quip:

"If you get fatter, you can simply say goodbye to your modeling career!"

didn't seem to be worried about her figure, her weight had risen, and her ability to fight had also improved, Ivana withdrew her divergent thoughts and simply sat on Li You:

"NBA teams are so profitable!"

Attending the dinner last night, the blonde White Rabbit inquired about the Knicks' market value and income in the past two years from the Merry Daddy.

Every time a championship is won, there will be a huge advertising effect, and the Knicks are not only in short supply of tickets, but the price of advertising space is also increasing.

Next season, the price of the front-row package will increase, but it has been sold out at present, and there are a lot of wrongs in the upper class, even if you don't go to the game, you have to buy this ticket!

Guessing the other party's thoughts, Li You held the little hand that was touching his body, and joked with a smile:

"NBA teams also have losses, this is New York, if you are interested, you can learn about the Vancouver Grizzlies and some small-ball city teams, everyone is not doing well!"

"At least I've lost a bit this year!"

Thinking of the activities of the Knicks and the situation of the sports league in New York, Ivana quickly leaned into Li You's ear and whispered:

"If you have the opportunity, you still have to start some sports industry, and you should be able to make money."

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets are also very popular, and Li You certainly knows that the sports industry is a good investment direction in the future, and after hearing Ivana's whispers, some memories also surfaced.

It's just that thinking of the beautiful knife on his body, Li You decided to press F first to lose weight for the fat girl next to him!

On June 30, the 1999 NBA Draft was held at the MIC Center in Washington, D.C.

At the lottery meeting, the Chicago Bulls got the top pick.

This has also caused dissatisfaction among some teams, and it is clear that this is the special care of the league.

When David Stern laughed and announced that the Chicago Bulls had drafted Elton Brand, there was scattered boos from the audience.

Ron Artest, who was sitting in the audience, was nervous, wanting to be drafted and playing for the Knicks at home.

The Grizzlies drafted the favorite two-way guard Steve Francis with the second pick;

The Hornets drafted Byron Davis with the third pick;

The Clippers drafted Lamar Odom with the 4th pick.

The Washington Wizards drafted Hamilton with the 7th pick, and the crowd finally burst into cheers;

The Suns drafted Sean Marion with the 9th pick;

The Hawks selected Jason Terry with the 10th pick.

After the top 10 picks were announced, Ron Artest in the audience showed a look of loss.

In the 16th pick, Artest heard his name, he was drafted by the Bulls, and after taking the stage, he barely pulled out a smile and shook hands with Mr. President.

Back in the audience, seeing the young players around him celebrating, Artest, who took off his hat, was stopped by his agent before he could return to his family.

"God! This is definitely good news! ”

"Ron, you're going to play for the Knicks, here's our chance!"

Artest, who was still a little depressed just now, immediately hugged the other party excitedly when he heard the agent's words, and shook his fist again and again, venting the excitement in his heart:

“Yes！ I knew my hometown team wasn't going to give up on me! ”

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