In the NBA, most of the teams that lost the Finals are not worth remembering, but the 2000 Finals were a little different!

While the Lakers lost, O'Neal's fans can proudly proclaim:

"The Lakers lost, O'Neal didn't!"

O'Neal scored 36 points on 16-of-28 shooting, 4-of-13 from the free-throw line, and although he couldn't lead the team to a comeback, he couldn't ask for more in such a performance.

In the five games of the finals, O'Neal played an average of 46.8 minutes per game, averaging 38.6 points, 14.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game;

He averaged 26.6 shots per game on 57.2 percent shooting and 17.8 free throws per game on 45.7 percent of the free throw line.

O'Neal played a super-large double-double, and also looked at a lot of ball critics:

"The data is out of the charts!"

While the shooting percentage is about the same as in the regular season, the increase in shot efficiency is already indicative of O'Neal's dominance.

If it weren't for the free throws, an oversized double-double of 40+ per game would not be a problem for O'Neal at all.

On the night of the 16th, the Knicks were celebrating their three consecutive championships, and O'Neal, who had lost, appeared at the post-game press conference with a blank face.

The New York media also admired the performance of the Shark series, so at the press conference, they immediately expressed their respect.

Seeing the Lakers duo sit down, the New York Post reporter quickly stood up and asked O'Neal seriously:

"Shaq, have you considered joining the Knicks? Pat is about to retire and come to New York, join forces with Lee, and you can rule the league! ”

As soon as he heard such a question, O'Neal almost got up and left, he is usually an MVP, and if he can't beat it, he will join, so don't think about looking up in this life:

"I don't like New York, I don't like the Knicks, and I'm not interested in teaming up with the guy who beat me!"

"I'm the MVP, Lee is the MVP too, and in my opinion, we're all superstars, he can beat me once, and I'll win it back next year."

"That's what I want to say, next year, I'll be in the finals!"

After answering this question in a deep voice, O'Neill was silent, and he always felt that the New York media in the audience were mocking him.

Kobe Bryant on the side did not have a high sense of presence, 9-of-19 tonight, 1-of-3 from beyond the three-point line, 5-of-5 from the free throw line, and also scored 24 points.

It's just that most of the points came from the second half, and when the Lakers were pulled apart in the first half, Kobe Bryant didn't respond in time.

In 5 games in the finals, he played an average of 42.0 minutes per game, contributing 21.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.8 turnovers per game;

He is averaging 18.0 attempts per game and shooting 45.8 percent from the field, 2.6 attempts from beyond the three-point line and 13.3 percent from three-point range, and 4.8 free throws per game and 76.7 percent from the free throw line.

Compared with the regular season, Kobe's statistics have declined, but he has played normally as a whole, and he has also had a highlight performance.

Kobe Bryant was not satisfied with his stats, or rather with his body, and his shooting percentage dropped under a lot of confrontation.

The scoring is inconsistent and relies too much on the shooting touch, Kobe Bryant is particularly uncomfortable when he thinks of Li You playing a 180 club stat under his defense:

"It's blown up."

Big multimedia reporters are asking O'Neal questions, Kobe's stats are good, but not impressive.

In the end, it was the media in Los Angeles who gave Kobe Bryant some face, and asked a routine question:

"Kobe, we've noticed a slight dip in your performance in the Finals and in the regular season compared to the Western Conference playoffs, can you talk about that specific reason?"

Finding shortcomings after the game, this is a problem that young players will encounter, Kobe Bryant did not say anything on the scene, but replied in a low and serious voice:

"I'm going to keep polishing my body and I need to score efficiently in high-confrontation games."

"Shaq is right, we'll be in the finals next year."

O'Neal and Bryant both wore voluminous formal suits, and the whole press conference was dull.

The media in Los Angeles blown it for a season, and in the end it was swept by the gentlemen, and it was a big shame and a big shame, and it really couldn't blow it.

When Bryant got up to leave the press conference, he found that the Knicks staff had moved all six trophies and placed them on the long table.

The golden trophy looked particularly eye-catching, Kobe Bryant turned his head to look at it for a while, revealing a hint of longing, and finally reluctantly bowed his head and left.

When Ewing, who had recovered from the bittersweet mood of reminiscence, appeared at the press conference, the New York media in the audience immediately chirped.

Looking at these trophies in front of him, the gorilla smiled brightly, and at the end of his career, he also became a big winner!

With three consecutive championships and more media attention to Ewing's final season, Yahoo Sports reporters were the first to ask:

"Pat, are you going to retire immediately after your contract ends? Can you tell us a little bit about the tour? ”

When it comes to retirement, Ewing's good mood does not diminish, but he introduces with great interest:

"After this contract, I plan to officially retire, but I will not leave basketball, I want to inspire more people to get into the basketball industry!"

"As for the tour, we haven't been able to make a detailed plan yet, you know, during the playoffs, I'm completely focused on the game!"

"But the purpose of the tour is to let the fans see me at my best, and I want to continue to challenge for the championship, 38 years old, age is not a problem."

Looking at Ewing talking eloquently on stage, the New York media had mixed feelings, and it was impossible to deceive everyone by continuing to compete for the championship.

This year's Finals will put O'Neal in regular season form, and if he continues to face the Lakers next year, Ewing, who is a year older, will definitely not be able to withstand it.

Most sports media are still very interested in touring, new things, and the favorite of the melon-eating masses!

The champagne-scented Lee Woo was the last player to attend the Knicks' press conference, and James Dolan was bleeding profusely tonight, spending 100,000+ dollars on champagne alone.

In addition to the drinks, most of them are sprayed in the dressing room or on the players.

In the G5 game, Li You was 9-of-20, 3-of-7 from beyond the three-point line, and 6-of-7 from the free throw line, scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers.

Although the data is mediocre, the New York media in the audience is still full of sycophants!

After the frenzied slap, the New York Times reporter soon asked a lot of questions that fans were concerned about:

"Lee, the U.S. Basketball Association announced that it will send you an invitation, will you participate in this year's Sydney Olympics?"

Li You, who had just gotten the news not long ago, had been prepared for this question, shook his head and said seriously:

"I think I need to rest more this offseason, and it's not easy to make it to the finals three years in a row."

"I'm going to use this offseason to rest for a while, and I'll give this opportunity to other players!"

No one was surprised to hear this result, there are a lot of NBA stars, and in the eyes of big media, just send some All-Star players to reap the gold medal.

After the press conference, the Knicks' celebrations continued.

Instead of a political party, James Dolan chose a private city club for a treat.

Fun-loving socialites won't miss this opportunity, and Saturday's party continues.

On Sunday, it was Li You's turn to sprinkle money, call his friends on the surface, and take everyone in the Knicks team to start the flip mode, throwing nearly 200,000 US dollars a day.

On June 19th, while the heat of the finals had not dissipated, ESPN announced the data leaders of this season's playoffs, and the people who ate melons were stunned again.

The Lakers played a lot in the playoffs, and O'Neal rushed to No. 1 in the playoff scoring list without any suspense.

However, on the average points per game list, the shark was pressed by Li You:

In the Knicks' 16 playoff games, Lee Woo averaged 31.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.3 turnovers per game;

Shooting 51.1% from the field, 40.5% from three-point range, and 93.7% from the free throw line!

No. 1 in the playoffs per game average score, 180 clubs in the playoffs in a single season, after reading this data, ball critics are also confused:

"Is this what the No. 1 position can play?"

In the playoff assist list, Li You ranked first with 156 assists in a single season, and ranked second in the number of assists per game;

In the playoffs, Li You ranked 3rd with a total of 26 steals, and ranked 10th with an average of 1.6 steals per game;

In the playoffs, he averaged 10.9 goals per game, and Li You ranked second on the hit list, second only to O'Neal;

On the three-point shooting list, he hit a total of 50 three-pointers in the playoffs, averaging 3.1 three-pointers per game.

On the free throw list, he averaged 6.8 free throws per game, which just ranked fourth, and the free throw percentage ranked third;

With a high usage rate and a large number of packs, the true shooting rate of 64.8% in the entire playoffs ranked fifth;

And when it comes to the efficiency value that many critics are concerned about, O'Neal's PER in this year's playoffs came to 30.5!

I thought O'Neal's PER was already outrageous, but after seeing Li You's PER, many ball critics even suspected that the data was miscalculated:

“PER35.3！”

With this high-level statistic, Lee is only the second player to have a PER over 35 in the playoffs!

In first place is Olajuwon in the 87~88 season, but the legendary center only played 4 games in the playoffs that season and had a PER of 39.0

In the 89~90 season, Michael Jordan also played in 16 playoff games, with a PER of 31.7.

In contrast, Li You's PER is far ahead!

On the morning of the 20th, in the Manhattan apartment, at breakfast, Li You looked at the sports column of the New York Post and was a little speechless.

The whole article can be summed up in one word:

"Win!"

The average score per game in the finals failed to exceed 40, and it was pressed by the Mai buckle, and after the PER was announced, the New York media came back to the momentum, and the score was not good, so look at the high-level data!

With the blessing of customized data, Li You kicked O'Neal and beat Michael Jordan!

Jin on the other side of the table noticed Li You's helpless expression, and while taking a small bite of a sandwich, he quipped:

"Isn't that great? Everyone loves to see the first place! ”

Li You threw the newspaper aside, looked at the old acquaintance, and said seriously:

"In the evening, I went to meet a self-made billionaire, and I was still hesitant to cooperate with him in depth."

Jin just pondered for a moment, subconsciously stroked the blonde hair in front of his forehead, and then asked aloud:

"Bobby Ax Capital Ax?"

Li You nodded, the income of nearly 400 million US dollars in the account was more than he expected, stocks accounted for three-quarters, and part of it was the sincerity of the other party:

"I can't trust him, but it's a great opportunity!"

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