Chapter 233: Deputy GOAT? (Everyday Chapters)
On July 2, 2001, at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway, at 11 p.m. that night, David Letterman Late Show, with host LSP David chanting:
"Let's welcome tonight's special guest, NBA superstar and four-time champion Clay-Lee!"
Although it is not the first time to participate in LSP's show, this time there is no script, and after Li You, who is wearing a dark blue suit, appears on the stage, he complains twice in his heart.
Waving to the band and atmosphere group at the scene, Li You kept a smile on his face, hugged the old man, and immediately greeted each other after sitting down:
"I knew God would take care of you, and I'm glad to be here on the David Show again!"
Just had heart surgery last year, LSP almost got cold, and when it came to the disease, David Lightman also had palpitations, showed an exaggerated expression, and joked to himself:
"It was the lovely audience that gave me the courage to overcome the disease, may God bless us all!"
The band and atmosphere group also heckled and were able to return to the show, and David Letterman did create a small miracle:
"Lee, I thought you would be the first to choose to accept NBC's program, the last time you came to my program, it was 99 years, and now it's the new century!"
"It's incredible that you had one title and now you've won four in a row."
Halfway through speaking, David Lightman suddenly took out a book with a black and gold cover and said solemnly:
"Win, a special book coming soon, explains Lee's approach to success and how ordinary people can get there."
"This book gave me a great shock, if you want to succeed, there is no shortcut, but on the road to success, there are more effective methods!"
With a black cover, gold lettering, and a portrait print of Lee Woo, this book, co-published with Tim Grover, looks very high.
The sound of coaxing sounded again, and Li You also clapped his hands with a smile, and soon, David Lightman changed the topic and asked teasingly:
"I have some questions, does the "white hot space" really exist? If so, why can't your opponent defeat you in this way? β
"I love this year's finals, everyone was impressed with the G5 game, the opponent made 24 free throws in the last quarter, and if it was me, I probably gave up, but don't think about those bastards after the game!"
βBeat LAοΌ.β
The atmosphere group at the scene also shouted, and Li You pretended to stand up, put his right hand to his ear, and made a listening gesture.
After going around the field for half a week, returning to his seat, Li You laughed for a while, put on a serious appearance again, and said seriously:
"The white-hot space does exist, but it takes a lot of training to activate that state."
"Shaq is too fat, maybe he's dominant, but I pack the ticket and he doesn't train as much as I do."
"As for G5, I actually like this kind of challenge, I like the feeling of doing miracles and beating opponents, so I won in the end!"
"As a challenger, I allow my opponent to play a little trick, maybe it can bridge some gaps, and most importantly, people prefer this kind of game, don't they?"
"Enjoy the excitement and fun of basketball, and this is also a gift I want to give to the audience!"
βYou are my superheroοΌβ
Hearing this, David Letterman hilariously imitated the tone of Marv Albert's commentary at the time, which made the atmosphere team laugh along.
As soon as the thought turned, LSP David Letterman changed the topic from another angle:
"I agree with you, but as far as I know, Kobe Bryant is also training under Tim Grover."
"You're only a few months older than him, why didn't he beat you with white-hot space?"
"Lee, do you think it has anything to do with his premature marriage? Although many people are not optimistic about this marriage, I think Vanessa is really a beautiful girl! β
"It's said that the Lakers have a lot of players who want to pursue her, and yes, I read the ESPN report."
LSP mentioned the pretty girl, and everyone at the scene also came to the spirit, ESPN's headquarters is not far from the Lakers, and throughout the season, gossip every day, this thing has broken the circle.
A while ago, all major sports media discussed the topic of rookies, and seeing that the offseason is coming again and moving out of the Finals, many media reporters also made an excuse for the Lakers to lose:
"The core player fell on the woman's belly!"
Li You was not interested in gossiping about his wife, but when he saw that everyone was looking at him, he could only shrug his shoulders:
"Maybe Kobe isn't working hard enough, I've seen Manhattan at 4 a.m., and if a man wants to succeed, he has to be himself!"
"I've also seen Vanessa at Mai Khu's party, and I'm sure Kobe won't blame the failure on marriage either, they are married, and naturally need to be responsible for the family."
Hearing "Manhattan at 4 a.m.", the crowd chirped again, and David Letterman applauded as well, and then quickly took out a photo:
"Lee, I think everyone wants to know about your love life, Ivana, the audience in New York knows that your relationship seems to be particularly close!"
Li You scolded secretly in his heart, and he knew that this show would definitely follow the gossip:
βLSPοΌβ
In addition to advertising and gossip, you also have to act in sketches and talk about personal hobbies.
Do you like a girl or an older sister? What kind of cuisine do you like? Who is your favorite male celebrity? Which female celebrity do you most want to date the most?
Political stance? Donkey Party Elephant Party? Race issuesγAre you satisfied with the current policy of the White House?
LSP David Letterman is on fire, which can be regarded as making up for what was previously scripted
When the program ended at 12 o'clock, when he learned that the ratings had risen, David Letterman kept smiling on his face, and pulled Li You to greet him for a long time.
The CBS staff did not let go of this opportunity, everyone giggled and pulled Li You for a photo, and it was not until 1 o'clock in the morning that Li You said goodbye to everyone.
As soon as he left the theater, the black Lamborghini DiavloSV stopped in front of Li You, and Ivana, who was wearing only black suspenders and super shorts, waved to Li You.
Dressed in the middle of the night, Li You shook his head and took off his coat before sitting in the co-pilot.
"Well behaved, dear! Going for a ride? β
Ivana especially likes this cool car, Li You doesn't drive it much, although she is worried about the other party's driving skills, she still nods after adjusting the seat:
"This perverted old man is so difficult! Where do you want to take me? It's late. β
"Take a walk around and go home! Don't you love watching the view of Manhattan at 4 a.m.? β
After unlocking new scenes, discussing new rope techniques, and experiencing a fierce overtime match, the time did indeed come to 4 a.m.
From the 66th floor, overlooking the west direction of New Jersey, this iconic building really gives Li You a different view.
Although she had been active for a night, Ivana still hugged Li You behind her at this time, kept touching her hands, buried them in her back and whispered:
"Does football make money? I remember my father investing in it a long time ago, but in the end the team disbanded, and it was a failed investment. β
Holding the other party's little hand, Li You remembered that American football is rugby here:
"It's not American football, it's more popular and influential in the world, in short, it's probably going to be a good deal."
"But if you want to buy a well-known club, you will probably have to pull it for a few years."
Li You pulled Ivana in front of him, and while the other party hugged him, his hands began to explore around his waist again.
"Sure enough, I'm fat again! Transferring to Pennsylvania, you need to control your weight! β
"Look at Mariah Carey, who has been getting fatter and fatter in recent years, and fat is a woman's natural enemy."
Accustomed to the state of the two of them, Ivana quietly looked at her body, felt that there was no problem, and immediately buried it in her chest and whispered a request:
"I also want to go to England for a few days off!"
Ivana, who "relies on her father with all her might", has now started an internship, but most of the work is still to please people, Li You did not refuse, but just said in a muffled voice:
"Private business activities, just remember to keep them secret!"
The blonde white rabbit who was picked up chuckled, and didn't care about the movement of his chest, but whispered in his ear:
"I also have a nice pajamas!"
In the first week of July, Lee Woo appeared on "The Tonight Show" in order to promote the documentary produced by NBC later.
This episode deliberately added a street Q&A session, and as a result, the interviews were all New York fans, and when faced with the question of who is the GOAT, all the teams answered the same:
"Lee is the GOAT, he led the Knicks to four consecutive championships, and I don't think anyone can do that!"
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Young fans naturally haven't witnessed the Celtics' consecutive championship journey, and Li Youlai was unceremoniously blown, and the effect of the show exploded, causing controversy again.
On Saturday night on the 7th, it was time for TNT's regular "NBA Saturday Primetime" again.
Tonight's replay of the regular season between the Knicks and Lakers is followed by the latest NBA news.
Li You appeared on two well-known talk shows in a week, which naturally sparked discussion, and the trio did not miss this hot spot, and after the replay of the game, Charles Barkley took the lead in complaining:
"I love tonight's show, but they shouldn't be on the streets of New York, and I swear if I go to Los Angeles, the answer is that Magic Johnson is the GOAT!"
Kenny Smith laughed, and instead of refuting, he quipped:
"I know what you're going to say next, if you go to Chicago for an interview, then the answer will definitely be Michael Jordan"
Charles Barkley nodded unceremoniously, and Ernnie Johnson again provoked the topic and asked:
"Chuck, you don't think Lee is the GOAT, so how many would you rank him in modern basketball?"
As if having waited for this question for a long time, Charles Barkley unceremoniously continued:
"Considering Lee's age, I would rank him at most No. 2!"
"Magic Johnson has five championships, but Lee has four in a row, and the two have similar achievements, so I think that's a reasonable ranking."
As soon as Kenny Smith heard the number 2, he immediately retorted:
"No one knows for sure what the future holds, but in terms of the number of championships, there is no doubt that Russell is the GOAT, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is second."
Ernnie Johnson hurriedly called a halt and then re-emphasized:
"We're talking about modern basketball at the moment."
Abdul-Jabbar has also experienced modern basketball, he's the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and he's won a championship with Magic Johnson.
"If you were ranked as a champion, he would be the GOAT in my mind."
Kenny Smith was adamant and insisted that 6 was greater than 5, and the trio got into a mess and neither could convince the other.
In the end, there was a strange ranking, with Abdul-Jabbar and McLock in first place, and Russell, Magic Johnson, and Lee You in second place
Soon after the show aired on Saturday night, a tear-up battle broke out among the critics.
As long as it comes to rankings, some people are not satisfied, Li You is not the first to be loaned "IF", and the ball critics who support Mai Buckle have a heartfelt word:
"If Michael Jordan doesn't retire, he can win at least two more championships, and McDunk is the real GOAT!"
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ESPN, as a professional media in the rankings, watched the GOAT quarrel, and on Sunday, by the way, re-ranked the four centers.
In first place became Patrick Ewing, second in Olajuwon, and third in David Robinson;
O'Neill was placed in fourth place
Sure enough, after the show was broadcast, he immediately stabbed the hornet's nest, and O'Neal, who was very low-key after the finals, angrily sprayed ESPN:
"If you don't watch the game, you should check my stats, I'm the most dominant center in history!"
"No one can limit me, even if I have 3 seconds of defense next season, I can still blow up all the interior lines in the league!"
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the enraged O'Neal sprayed outrageous rankings, and was quickly ridiculed by many big-mouthed ballball critics:
"David Robinson stayed with the Spurs, and Shaq went to play in Big Ball City and still didn't get anything, he didn't rule anyone! He's a coward. β
"He can't win the championship by relying on the care of the league, he doesn't seem to realize it, and there is no problem with ESPN's ranking!"
Kobe Bryant, who stayed in Los Angeles to train with his head down, was not interested in dealing with these war of words, but helping his teammates get ahead is what he should do:
"Shaq should not be treated differently, we will all know his dominance."
Kobe Bryant, who was interviewed, is also very low-key, has been in a cold war with his parents recently, and his marriage to Vanessa is becoming more and more unfavorable, and he doesn't like ESPN gossip about his private life at all.
Bryant underestimated the malice of the sports media, and Yahoo Sports concocted an article on Monday:
"Inefficient "Jordan successor" - Kobe Bryant. β
This article comprehensively analyzes Kobe Bryant from the perspective of Excel, and the championship in the finals has been repeatedly mentioned.
The intention revealed throughout the article is very obvious, to expel Kobe Bryant from the ranks of "Jordan's successor".
Kobe's support for O'Neal has also been ridiculed by many big-mouthed ball critics:
"He's not qualified to be involved in this topic, he should think about how to improve his scoring efficiency."
"The NBA league is looking at the wrong person, Kobe Bryant is just an ordinary All-Star, no matter how much care he takes, he can't win a championship."
The New York Post reporter struck hard, took advantage of the opportunity, and began to stomp on the "OK" combination.
The more they belittle their opponents, the happier the New York fans become, and everyone is just like this, as the finals begin to be turned over again, the topic of GOAT is overshadowed for a while:
"Ranking of the most overrated players in the active roster!" Soon it will be officially released.
In the selection of the New York Times, in order to ensure fairness and objectivity, random interviews with fans began again, and the results soon appeared:
At the top of the list is Kobe Bryant, and in second place is Alan Iverson;
After some Excel analysis, the above two people were labeled as "inefficient data brushes".
In third place is O'Neal, who has never been able to lead the team to win the championship, and has ruled lonely in recent years.
In fourth place is Tim Duncan, and the whole league is swinging for the power forward, shouting "big win, big win" at San Antonio fans, and that's it?
On the morning of the 9th, Li You read the newspaper after breakfast at his home on No. 82 Street, and the sports section was very lively, turning over old accounts and arguing about rankings.
Tied for second place in history, Li You looked at the New York Times column, looking a little strange, when will the rankings still be tied and still be able to take out loans?
In contrast, the New York Post is much bolder, ranking Mai Buckle first, Li You second, and the deputy GOAT achievement has been achieved.
Wearing a white suspender belt and small shorts, Christen-Rit pressed her shoulders behind Li You, and while there was no one at home, she began to be bold and coquettish again:
"If the September show doesn't go any way, I'll be honest and be a graphic model!"
In the past week, Li You has been busy socializing with people from CBS and NBC TV, and was almost injured by alcohol, so he naturally didn't react much to the temptation behind him:
"Supermodels also need talent, and after so many years in this industry, you must know better than me."
Hearing Li You's words, Christen-Litte pursed her lips depressedly, in this year, she has traveled to several countries and turned around a lot, and finally it is the atmosphere group
Looking at the girl who sat on her lap and didn't say a word, Li You was also a little helpless, her waist and legs and long breasts were not small, this chick was suitable for being a vase, but she was really not suitable for taking the supermodel route.
"Don't worry about spending too much money, Alyce, it's not bad for Mela to live like that, as long as she's happy!"
It took a while to react that Mera was Ivana's "stepmother", and then seeing that Li You began to chuckle, Christen-Ritter punched twice, and began to shout again:
"If I really can't do it, I'll be an actor, blame that Hathaway, otherwise I'll be the starring role in the princess diary!"
Li You looked at the little follower whose temperament was definitely not pure, and he didn't refute the other party, patted his buttocks, and asked in a low voice:
"Remind me what I'm doing this week? Follow me this week. β
Ran to the study and took out the notebook, Christen-Litt hugged Li You, looked at the itinerary, and said in a low voice:
"An interview with Sports Illustrated, and then I have to take some makeup photos."
"The interview with SLAM magazine, the other party sent out a special issue early next month, and the interview was more content, and we made an appointment at home."
"There was an interview with the Wall Street Journal that should be the content of the wealth section."
"There's also a party on the weekend, and Vanity Fair magazine also has a shooting demand."
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The time from Monday to Friday is gone, the weekend has to be dealt with, and there are sponsorship events next week, Li You is a little big, and this offseason has a lot more work than in previous years.
Christen Rit quietly touched her flat lower abdomen, she didn't do safety measures last night, and she unlocked some special knowledge, the model has not developed, and having a child and being a housewife is also a reliable choice.
The sports media has been arguing non-stop this week, and everyone is more serious these days, and you say that Abdul-Jabbar is dominant, and I will look through the video to check the data to refute you completely.
Magic Johnson is more dominant than Lee Yo, so why hasn't he been able to reach a four-game winning streak?
Although there are different versions of the ranking every offseason, fans just love to watch it, and this year, Li You has achieved four consecutive championships, and this topic has become more and more noisy for a while
On Wednesday the 11th, reporters in Chicago spotted Michael Jordan, and when interviewed, Michael was in a good mood and mentioned the private training camp:
"I'm feeling very excited right now, and I feel like I'm back as a teenager."
"Bootcamp? I just want to move my body and check my condition. β
"I love basketball, it's as simple as that, training camp is just my personal will, it's not about the brand."
Soon the Chicago Tribune unearthed a startling piece of news:
"Next season, Michael Jordan intends to be back on the court!"
As soon as this news was announced, the ranking topic ended immediately, and then everyone quarreled again.
On Thursday's TNT show, Charles Barkley, as a friend of McCuel's, directly denied the news of McCuel's comeback:
"Impossible! Why does Mycu want to get back on the court, he's 38 years old, and he can't handle the high intensity of the game. β
"The comeback is doomed to fail, times have changed, and I don't believe he will choose to make a comeback."
Kenny Smith couldn't believe the news either, and after his comeback, he was beaten up in the game, which was a terrible choice!
In his opinion, neither the Bulls nor the Wizards have the strength to make the playoffs:
"I agree with you, Mydjo should just want to move his body, like he said, he loves basketball."
Ernnie Johnson is not an athlete, so it's not a big deal to watch the excitement, and when he saw that the two had the same point of view, he immediately smiled and asked:
"What if it's true? What if McCu chooses to come back and get back on the field? β
Charles Barkley shook his head again, and then complained loudly:
"No way!"
"If Mydke chooses to come back, I will choose to join the Knicks with a base salary, and Lee may be able to take me to a championship!"
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While everyone was back talking about McClasp, Magic head coach Doug Rivers took McGrady to New York.
The management of the Magic has also followed a lot, and last season failed to recruit Tim Duncan and Grant Hill, this time to learn from the experience, everyone with greater sincerity!
A group of people are also not worried about being found by New York reporters, after all, Alan Houston is a free agent, recruited at the door, and meets the regulations.
The two sides made an appointment at the indoor golf club, and after seeing Alan Houston, Rivers stepped forward and hugged him warmly, looking very excited, and said loudly:
"Allan, thank you for giving us this opportunity, the Magic team is here with sincerity!"
Alan Houston still has some good feelings for Rivers, in the league, this black coach has a really good reputation, and there is no doubt about his level, after all, he has won the best coach in the league.
"Thank you all for coming to see me from Orlando, and you can spend a few more days in New York these days."
Alan Houston is very polite, the last big contract of his career, as long as the other party is sincere enough, he can join any team.
Everyone played golf, and Doug Rivers also began to deliver chicken soup and draw flatbread:
"Trust me, Allan, when we join the Magic, we can have a fantastic backcourt combination!"
"McGrady's quality is underrated, and having a champion player like you lead the team will definitely allow the youngsters to fully realize their talent."
"In the Eastern Conference, we don't really have a lot of opponents, and as soon as you join the team, management will build a championship around you."
"On the Magic team, you are the absolute leader!"
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McGrady, who was on the side, saw Li Yourong promoted to "23-year-old deputy GOAT" in the past two days, and he was envious, but also wanted to have a higher pursuit.
was overwhelmed by Kobe Bryant at Adidas, just because the opponent played in the Finals.
McGrady didn't fantasize about taking one step to the top, but he thought it was okay to play a divisional final and make himself appear on a higher stage!
'The coach was right, a lot of times, I can play playmaking, on the defensive end, and I can take on a lot more as well.
"Allan, as long as you take charge of scoring and keep doing what you're good at, I'm sure we'll be successful!"
McGrady also began to play the side drum with Rivers, anyway, with the ball in hand, his statistics will not be very bad, and the two share the ball equally, which can definitely improve the strength of the Magic team.
Alan Houston was just talking about the scene, and in his mind, he didn't care about the Magic's results at all, he needed more sincerity.
Doug Rivers seemed to see Alan Houston's true thoughts and immediately gave the general manager and staff a look.
Magic general manager John Gabriel understood and sent out an invitation directly:
"Allan, let's go back to Orlando and experience the local basketball atmosphere together."
"Take your family and friends to Disneyland for a few days, it's definitely a favorite place for kids."
Thinking that it was still in the freeze period, Alan Houston simply smiled and nodded after receiving the invitation, and agreed to it.
Doug Rivers seemed to have something in mind, and then hurriedly added:
"Rest assured, Allan, your family and friends can enjoy private jet service throughout the journey, this is our sincerity, and the Magic team is very eager for you to join."
It seemed that there was a drama in this matter, and McGrady also said excitedly:
"Cool! BroοΌ Let's do something big together! β
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The league's best coach personally recruited Alan Houston, which is indeed a face-saving business.
SuperSonics head coach McMillan is actually in New York, but no one pays attention to the rookie coach.
Rashad-Lewis is in a contract year next season and naturally hopes to get better numbers on his own.
The two were in Lewis's apartment, and after an in-depth conversation, they seemed to feel the sincerity of the rookie coach opposite, and suddenly asked meaningfully:
"If I join the SuperSonics, will I get more shots? After all, this is Gary Payton's team. β
As a veteran of the supersonic team, McMillan, known as Mr. Supersonic, only nodded confidently after hearing this question:
"I was in the supersonic for many years, in the locker room, everyone listened to me, and Gary naturally knew how to do it in order to win."
"Black people should help black people", although he yearns for the Rockets more in his heart, but after the black rookie coach on the opposite side made a promise, Lewis finally nodded in agreement:
"It seems like a good choice!"
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