On June 27, 2001, the draft ended that night, and the sports media began to comment.

Madison Square Garden is the home of the Knicks, and the New York media is the most active.

Without the assist from championship guard Sprewell, the Knicks would have had nothing in this year's draft.

Because the Timberwolves were fined draft picks, the No. 28 pick, the Knicks finally selected Trenton Hassel;

With the 47th pick, the Knicks selected power forward Antonis Forteses from Greece;

With the 50th pick (a second-round pick from the Suns), the Knicks selected 2.11-meter big man Jeron Collins from Stanford University.

Due to the record, the Knicks' draft picks are basically worthless.

Most of the players selected are in the atmosphere group, and the last player in the first round was given up after receiving two years' salary, and the second round was basically eliminated in one year.

This is also the reason why many low-pick players don't like to play with the Knicks, and when they come here, don't expect to play

The case of Ben Wallace is somewhat special, and after digging deep into the sports media over the years, it is clear to everyone that "Little Ben" is being taken care of by Oakley.

If a second-round pick player doesn't have a "relationship", don't expect to make a name for himself with the Knicks.

Lewis's fall to the second round was an accident, and the big man who can shoot three-pointers is also a rare attribute in the league, and the "rough man" of the second-round show really didn't have these two hits.

There were also some Knicks fans at the draft meeting, and it was not a big deal to watch the fun, and many people still held up photos of Sprewell - a real championship guard!

Klaus, the general manager of the Bulls, pulled a face the whole time, and Sprewell's stats were very good, and he was ranked number one in the league.

In many games, it is easy to get a 20+, and the current Bulls team, this is definitely a strong responsibility.

What makes people tangled is that good data does not equal winning, and the Bulls had some internal contradictions last season because of the ball possession.

This time, the championship guard will be replaced with an inside partner, and if there is no more results, Sprewell will most likely say goodbye to Chicago.

Li You understands the real situation, Sprewell is just rotten, this brother is drunk and confessed to him.

Winning the championship, having a big contract, and being the boss of the Bulls, with the blessing of all kinds of conditions, playing is about to become a side job.

This situation is not uncommon, it should be said that this is the real performance of most players in the NBA, the training is too hard, there are too many games, and "what are you afraid of" is the common characteristic of players.

The New York media doesn't care at all about the low-pick players who are drafted, just by looking at their looks, they are not superstar faces!

In contrast, Pau Gasol, a handsome guy, fits most people's perception of a star player.

Although the agency had already greeted Gasol and confirmed that he would play in New York, even without having to pay out of pocket and buy out with the club, he was selected and then traded, which still made Gasol's face flush with excitement.

In a black suit, white shirt, and dark blue tie, Gasol was quickly surrounded by New York media as he took a make-up photo with a Knicks hat.

It's no secret that Lee doesn't like fat Eddie Curry, and Jeff Van Gundy loves Tyson Chandler.

The grapevine has long been hammered, after all, when the Knicks sent out the trial invitation, they only invited Kwame Brown, Tyson Chandler, and Pau Gasol.

Eddie Curry, known as the "little shark", was angry enough to learn the news, and after the draft was traded to the Hawks, he didn't forget to complain in an interview:

"I like Atlanta more than New York, I'm going to prove myself, and I'm confident that I can lead the Eagles back up!"

“.”

It's a pity that after blowing it, most of the sports media are listening to the left ear and the right ear, the genuine "big shark" is not all right, and the pirated "little shark" is likely to be the end of fishing within a few years.

Pau Gasol, who was surrounded on the other side, was answering a question from the New York media in stumbling English:

"I've always followed the NBA, and it's a dream come true to play at the highest level in the world!"

"yes, of course I like the Knicks, four championships in a row, and I think fans all over the world love this team."

The New York Times likes the "superstar face" Gasol very much, although it looks a little soft, but after a few years of polishing, there is a high probability that he will be able to enter the All-Star:

"Pau, you'll be playing with Lee next season, what are your expectations for the first season of your career?"

Knowing that you have to blow an X when answering such a question, you can't be modest, Pau Gasol said in a simple sentence:

"Lee is a superstar and I think I can learn a lot to play next to him, I won the Spanish league and in my first season, I want to be the best rookie first."

"I know my strengths, I can help Lee, help the team, and I can't wait to get on the pitch and play!"

“.”

Most of the New York media circles around Pau Gasol, and on the other side of the media is Kwame Brown.

High school players have not been trained in the college basketball system, and they lack tactical awareness.

However, over the years, as high school rookies have generally made a name for themselves, there has been less and less prejudice.

Mark Battlestein was worried that his signing was the wrong thing, and he helped deal with the reporters all the way.

Unlike Lee You, Kwame Brown, who hasn't yet gone to college, is a child.

Charles Oakley didn't like the top pick very much, and he didn't like Hamilton who played soy sauce in the team.

In general, the two sides can't play together, Oakley likes cigars, playing with girls, drinking, dressing maturely, likes to pretend to be a big guy, and flaunts himself as an upper-class person.

And some of the younger players like to play games, enjoy lively nightclubs, and prefer personalized outfits.

Neither side looks down on each other, but the old guy has a higher say, so it is not destined to be easy for Kwame Brown to get out of the way with the Wizards.

Big media reporters didn't know that Michael Jordan was planning to make a comeback, after all, the man who had said he was 99.9% retired

When interviewing champion Kwame Brown, most of the questions asked were related to the rise of the team:

"I'm the best player in this tournament, I love playing for Mycuel, he's our idol and I'm very happy to be able to play next to him."

Keeping in mind the agent's words, Kwame Brown tried hard to show his confidence, and everyone didn't embarrass him, after all, he still had to give Mark Battlestein a face.

Tony Parker, who was drafted by the Spurs, looked at the two surrounded by reporters, and was a little envious for a while, and no one paid attention to him at this time

Michael Jordan didn't forget about Lee You, and after the draft, the two got together and talked about the private training camp afterward.

Even though he knew that his physical function was declining, he still considered himself better than most players in the league.

Both of them were dressed in dark gray formal suits, talking and laughing on the side, which quickly attracted many media reporters.

Noticing the media in Chicago, Maikou pulled Li You and said with a smile:

"I was going back to Chicago for training camp this offseason, and I invited Lee, but this guy didn't seem willing to accept my offer!"

"He's lost to me a lot in Las Vegas and I don't want to be dragged into golf, so he should challenge Tiger Woods, and even though he's a fan of him, I'm sure Buckle will lose badly."

was not cared about by Li You's revelation, but laughed on the side, obviously after choosing the champion, he was in a particularly beautiful mood.

The Chicago reporter heard that the training camp was a little curious, and roughly guessed that it was the activity of the hook, so he asked casually:

"Maikou, is the training camp an activity for the brand?"

"No, I just want to get a feel for my body, you know, sometimes I want to move my body."

As soon as Michael Jordan's words fell, many people suddenly realized something and couldn't help but whisper.

Li You looked at the side smiling and silent, still teasing the reporter's Maikou, and couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart:

"The days of losing numb are still ahead!"

On June 28, at the Westwoodman Village Theater in Los Angeles, Li You was dressed in a black suit, followed by Scarlett in a small black dress.

At the premiere of "Beauty and Madness", Li You came to the scene, and without waving his hand, he was booed by some Los Angeles reporters, and then everyone burst into laughter.

Obviously, many reporters are Lakers fans, and they just lost the Finals, and they naturally want to heckle Li You when they see them.

Starting at 18 o'clock, there will be celebrities and celebrities one after another.

Many media reporters know that unlike young players who like to play games, Li You prefers to watch movies.

Whenever the premiere is held in New York, they will go to the show, but this is the first time it has appeared in Los Angeles.

Director Stockwell does have a lot of face, although it is a cliché romance film, it has attracted many stars to cheer.

Scarlett on the side held Li You, and while carefully moving her steps, she complained in a low voice:

"Slow down, it's the first time I've worn shoes that tall!"

After the last movie hit the street, the big Lori Scarlett frequently returned to California in order to find a job, but unfortunately the film industry seems to be a little superstitious, and she couldn't get a good book for a while

"Lee, are you going to leave New York? It's your first time at a premiere outside of New York! ”

Everyone began to coax again, Li You didn't care, pointed to the movie poster on the other side, and said with a smile:

"It's the offseason, but I actually like L.A., it's a nice weather!"

“.”

Everyone chatted nonsense, posed and took photos, and Jimmy Fallon, who was also dressed in a formal suit, hurriedly hugged Li You:

"Thanks, Bro! I knew you were coming! ”

Li You couldn't laugh or cry, he really didn't plan to attend the movie premiere before, and if it wasn't for a friend invitation, he wouldn't be interested in cliché love movies.

At this point in time, computers and games were not attractive to him, and watching classic "old movies" became Li You's main pastime in his spare time.

"Are you really? Don't you like the sister type? Oh, Dunst, despite his young age, does feel like a sister. ”

Li You hugged his friend and began to whisper, Scarlett, who had a sore foot on the side, covered her mouth and laughed when she heard it, Dunst, who was also a child star, became more and more anxious as she grew older, and she did look old-fashioned

casually greeted the people around him, Jimmy Fallon showed a wry smile, and after his partner hosted MTV, he was pestered by this chick:

"We're just ordinary friends, and I don't really like to socialize with big stars."

Li You pouted quietly, this guy couldn't help it, the two had known each other for many years, and they had long known each other's preferences:

"Back in New York, I had a party, I invited Nicole, haven't you seen the Moulin Rouge several times? Do you want to participate? ”

Completely out of pretending, Jimmy Fallon nodded hurriedly, almost laughing, but Li You leaned into his friend's ear again and whispered:

"Hollywood actresses over the age of 30 may start to think about family!"

“.”

Although not everyone can be a pick-up man, Li You still has to remind him, just like Jennifer Connelly, he has already started to find a father for his children.

On the other side, Christen Dunst, who was wearing a white dress, quietly moved to the side of the two, grabbed Jimmy Fallon, and showed a smile:

"I'm so glad to see you here, Lee! Thank you for coming to my premiere! ”

The 19-year-old Dunst looks a little anxious, but he is dressed as "generous and rich" and knows how to show his sexy side.

"in!"

Scarlett quietly glanced at the headlights opposite, and complained in her heart.

Everyone talked and laughed in a low voice, the atmosphere was very good, and while the "generous and rich" Dunst left, Scarlett complained in a low voice:

"Her resources are really good, and she always gets some good scripts."

Li You didn't care about Scarlett, who was suddenly "envious and jealous", and hugged the other party and comforted each other in a low voice:

"When you reach her age, you may become a big star!"

There is a high probability that you will have to continue to pounce in the future, there are too many vases in Hollywood, and there are a lot of beautiful girls, if you want to get out, it is destined to take another two years.

Even if Jimmy Fallon tried his best to ensure that the movie was good, Li You still couldn't arouse much interest, the story of the poor boy and the rich girl, Lao Mei is good

In the film, Dunster once again showed his sexy body and was indeed "generous and rich".

Scarlett, who was on the side, rolled her eyes again while watching the movie, and suddenly leaned into Li You's ear and whispered:

"I don't want to go home tonight!"

In California, she is mainly with her mother, and in Manhattan she is cared for by her father, and without discipline, the girl wants to indulge.

Even if he put on an adult face, he still looked extremely green, Li You glanced at the girl, and his illusion of practicing "big ball" was shattered.

On the morning of the 29th, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, after practicing all night, he got up and watched Scarlett hand over the nail polish with a smile, and Li You knew that the other party wanted to reproduce the scene from last night's movie.

Not caring at all about her red fruit, Scarlett, who was caught by her foot, lay on the bed and laughed.

After watching Li You apply nail polish to himself and pull over the pillow, the girl asked with a smile:

"Li, how many girlfriends have you ever had with you?"

Li You didn't raise his head, at this time he was committed, he applied nail polish seriously, and said casually:

"I don't remember, but every time the girls take the initiative to break up, the reason is that I am too good to them."

Twisting her body again and laughing, seeing the clothes scattered on the side of the bed, Scarlett's face turned slightly red, and soon asked:

"Will you marry Sister Milinda? You've been dating since college. ”

Li You still didn't raise his head, and continued to respond casually:

"Of course, I'm a good man in charge!"

As if she didn't get the answer she wanted, the girl secretly pursed her lips, and then asked in a low voice:

"What about Kim? You're so nice to her, and don't forget to take her with you to the mayor's party! ”

"We're going to get married, didn't I say that? I'm a good man in charge. ”

"Don't try to lie to me! You have to answer carefully. ”

"God doesn't stipulate that a man can only marry once!"

Li You is telling the truth, few people can get his heart, but young and beautiful girls can always get his people.

And when you get him, you can unlock more knowledge!

As if she was angry, the girl sat up, pounced directly on Li You, hugged it and bit it the shoulder:

"I already knew you were a playboy, and my brother liked you so much!"

I didn't expect this chick to be in such good physical condition, Li You simply held up the other party and slowly moved to the window.

provoked the other party to exclaim, Li You quickly leaned into the girl's ear and whispered:

"Of course I'm telling the truth, do you want to continue the discussion now?"

Sensing the physical reaction, the girl bit Li You hard again, and complained in a muffled voice:

"It's noon!"

On July 1, 2001, the NBA announced that the salary cap for next season would be $42.5 million.

Since the BRI of player income is likely not to be triggered, it is very likely that all teams in the league will not pay the luxury tax this season.

Despite the implementation of the new rules, if you want to restrain the local tycoon teams, you will have to wait until next season.

This year's offseason will be settled earlier, and on the 18th, teams will be able to officially trade.

Although Cooke was sent to the Hawks, he was still in New York at this time, and has been helping new Pau Gasol and Fortesis find a house to settle down in the past few days.

Gasol, who already plays in the professional league, is also a millionaire, and the American knife is out of the way, so he can naturally enjoy the best service in New York.

Cooke's body was obviously fatter, and when he saw that Gasol was now renting a house near the arena, he suggested in a low voice:

"The daily training is in the town of Tarrytown, and it is more convenient to rent a small apartment here, and it is more convenient to settle down near the training hall."

Naturally, real estate agents know a few people, and they don't forget to sell the house at this time:

"Lee has a house at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and if you want to make a home in New York, you can also consider that area, and we can provide the best listing information."

Pau Gasol shook his head, he was also a little apprehensive about whether he could gain a foothold on the Knicks, after all, the coach didn't seem to like him very much.

Jeff Van Gundy's reputation as a champion coach is getting louder and louder, and new players will naturally have a psychological burden when they encounter such a coach.

After looking at the house in the morning, at noon Pau Gasol invited Big Brother to dinner.

After choosing a Spanish restaurant, being asked for autographs by enthusiastic fans after taking a seat, and after Pau Gasol finished the group photo, Kukchi introduced the team with a smile:

"Pau, don't worry about starting and playing time, even if Coach Van Gundy doesn't like you, as long as Lee nods and wants to partner with you, you can start!"

Pau Gasol was slightly stunned when he heard this, and didn't seem to react, and Kukchi whispered again:

"It's the NBA, the superstars have the final say, it's completely different from Europe."

"The Knicks' offense is actually very simple, a lot of the time it's just giving the ball to Lee, and he'll decide what kind of tactics to play each round."

"Coach Van Gundy and the coaching staff are more responsible for building the defensive system in their daily training."

"So, as long as Lee thinks it's okay to partner with you, you're sure to get a lot of playing time, and you should get a good stat."

Pau Gasol is completely stupid, the coach of the NBA is the master of hosting?

Seeing Gasol's surprised expression on the other side, Kukchi couldn't hold back for a while, and grinned twice:

"With good numbers, you might even be an All-Star in your first year, and that's the great thing about playing in New York."

"The media here have a lot of say, and as long as they recognize you, it's much easier to get the accolades than other teams."

Completely different from the expected situation, Pau Gasol nodded subconsciously, and then suddenly asked rhetorically:

"What happens if you don't get the media to get it?"

Kukchi suddenly remembered Ewing, who had previously failed in a row:

"Not getting the fans and the media to get the recognition, probably going to be booed at home, the people here prefer to win, they have a low tolerance for defeat."

Nodding thoughtfully, Pau Gasol hasn't yet experienced what it's like to play in New York.

Thinking of the particularly successful career of Big Brother opposite, Pau Gasol suddenly gossiped and asked:

"Michael Jordan and Lee, which of them do you think is the better teammate? Who's stronger? ”

The Dream Team has made the world aware of the NBA, and Pau Gasol has grown up watching the McDunk game, while Li You is only 3 years older than him and has won exaggerated honors, so naturally he wants to know more.

When he was with the Bulls, Kukchi was also sidelined, and when he came to the Knicks, he played soy sauce most of the time:

"It's hard to compare the quality of the two because they have very different styles of play."

"They're not good teammates, they lose their temper on the training ground and they demand strict from their teammates, and Lee never asks for it, but when he thinks you don't have the ability and attitude enough, don't think about starting."

"The two of them also lead the team in completely different ways, Mai is a stern bastard, Li should be ruthless, but as long as you can play well, both of them will approve of you."

Pau Gasol was stunned again, he thought that Li You was very talkative, and on the day of the draft, the other party smiled and encouraged him for a long time, but now he is telling him that these impressions are wrong?

Leaving the Knicks anyway, Cooke let himself go and continued:

"There's no pure basketball in the NBA, and there's no secret to playing in New York."

"Be careful not to complain in front of the media, the reporters here have a good relationship with Lee, they are just mouthpieces, play seriously, and I believe you can succeed in New York."

“.”

Back in New York, Lee Woo received an invitation from Ben, as did Larry Johnson and Alan Houston.

The four of them were at an indoor golf course not far from New Jersey, a club frequented by the Knicks.

Changing into a golf suit, a few people played a game while chatting casually.

After bragging, Larry Johnson suddenly said:

"I'm going to retire this year, I don't want to suffer from a back injury anymore, as long as the contract can be bought out, I should enjoy life."

"That's a lot of money, it should be enough for me to pay those child support!"

Hearing the other party's self-deprecation, several people didn't laugh along, and Alan Houston frowned and asked in a low voice:

"32 years old? End the contract and you can play for a few more years. ”

Patting his stomach and comparing his chest again, Larry Johnson said seriously:

"Last season, I was in a painful rehab but I still had problems with my body management."

"We play to make a lot of money, and now I'm satisfied, I have a championship, and I have a lot of money, as long as I don't spend money indiscriminately, it's enough for me to enjoy a rich life in New York."

Alan Houston didn't refute it, because he is currently pursuing a big contract, and his agent is still pulling with the team, the last contract of his career, he needs a long-term contract.

suddenly announced his retirement, Li You was also a little surprised, but when he saw Larry Johnson's disapproving look, he knew that what the other party said was sincere:

"You should also find a job after retiring, I'm worried that you will pay more and more child support, after all, there are too many beautiful girls in New York."

Larry Johnson laughed when he heard Silver, he would be old if he didn't play with the girl, and when he returned to New York, Silver had to get on the road!

Ben Wallace, who tied up his hair, also laughed on the side, and after being traded, there was no change in the relationship between everyone.

As a mature player, it is natural to understand that business is business.

Ben Wallace looked at a few people, and seemed to recall the days when he was negotiating a contract, and his mood was slightly low, but he still spoke:

"Lee, I'm going to go to the Pistons, and my agent told me that the Hawks will most likely not provide me with a stable starting position."

"I want to go to a weak team first and get more data so that I can sign a big contract in the future."

Hearing the plan of "Little Ben", Li You was not surprised, Larry Johnson retired, and the Pistons were completely rebuilt:

"It's really a good plan, if you want to get a big contract, you need more honors in addition to statistics, no one shares rebounds with you, it's good to get a rebounding king."

Soon the four of them chatted, everyone had a champion, talked about the future, and most of them still talked about how to make money.

Larry Johnson is the most realistic, and he plans to get a job with the Knicks, and in case the child support explodes, he can be regarded as having a backstop

Alan Houston wants to get a six-year contract, retire as soon as he completes it, and then become a basketball coach like his father.

Of course, if he has the opportunity, Alan Houston would prefer to be able to join the Knicks coaching staff as an assistant coach, so that there is still a lot of salary after retirement.

"Little Ben" hopes that he can brush up on a beautiful statistic, be recognized by more people, and then sign a big contract, and his career will be completely complete.

A few people called friends, and finally the fun was in the middle of the night, and the black-style nightclub was still very noisy late at night.

Li You looked at the roll of beautiful knives in front of the booth, and then looked at the people who were drunk and gnawed around the girl, and secretly sighed in his heart:

"The world is bustling, all for profit"

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