On Monday, September 10, 2001, most of the critics were still having fun, and every time the documentary aired, it would trigger a new round of war of words.

General manager Grenfield quietly sent Billups away, and the Knicks' Transparency Jr. eventually traded the 2003 second-round pick from the Hawks.

The Eagles have not committed to starting, and the other side is eyeing Billups' expiring contract.

Billups can see it, after all, in the Knicks, there is no hope of starting, and Li You will play 36 minutes per game, leaving him too little time to perform.

New York fans didn't even pay attention to the deal, and in everyone's opinion, Billups was still that parallel import, maybe a little bit of progress, but he had long been labeled as a "thigh-hugging thigh".

The Knicks try to stock up on draft picks, but sometimes the market doesn't revolve around them, and Luke Longley, a highly-paid center, smashes his hands.

No one wants to take the pot unless they take their own draft picks, and they have to deal with another garbage contract after taking the pot, and after asking for two months, Grenfield accepted that the deal was a bloody loss.

The Lakers, who have been following the Knicks' movements, are also relieved, without Alan Houston, their strength has been weakened, and the free market has not been able to make up for it.

The dynasty collapsed, and the Lakers saw hope!

General manager Kupchak was under pressure, and fans in Los Angeles were disappointed with the team's offseason moves.

Even if Lynch Hunter is signed as a scorer, most fans still don't buy it!

Magic Johnson, who has a tendency to have a big mouth, expressed his opinion on ESPN's show:

"I wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers fell in the Western Conference playoffs, and I even saw fear in the eyes of some players!"

“.”

This quote is mostly a criticism of Derek Fisher, and after NBC aired the fourth episode of New York Dynasty, "Little Fish" was forced to give an interview:

"I can't restrain Lee! Yes, I had to defend him in other ways during the game. ”

"Lee is so strong and so fast that I can't predict his attack at all."

"He's also very smart on the court, he always likes to look for weaknesses on the court, he never pushes his shots, and he prefers to get to his sweet spot to finish his shots."

"I haven't played against Michael Jordan very often, but in my opinion, Lee is more difficult than McDunk, and I even think he can shoot anywhere on the court, and no one in the league can limit him."

Fisher's words in the offseason made Los Angeles fans angry.

Many people even clamored to trade him, and the title of "soft egg" was buckled on the head of "Xiaoyu" again.

The Los Angeles Times has been fanning the flames lately, hoping that the team will make some blockbuster trades in addition to keeping the Lakers hot.

Lee was invited by Tim Grover to train with Mullock in Chicago at the beginning of the month.

may have blown up the children and made Mai Buckle swell, confident to go head-on, and was finally easily won by Li You

Even if he didn't touch the ball for more than two months, he just ran every day to move his body, Li You still maintained a good physical condition.

The chain reaction is that Mai Buckle, who was going to announce his comeback at the beginning of the month, was a little suspicious of life and shut himself up for a week.

On the morning of the 11th, Li You looked at Jin, who was going out to work, hugged the other party and whispered:

"Don't forget lunchtime, I booked a place at Jean Georges' restaurant."

didn't notice anything wrong, Jin smiled and kissed Li You, then held up his file bag and quipped:

"I don't have any work in the morning, I can leave work early!"

Jin was in a very good mood, jumping out of the door with small steps, Li You couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, and noticed that the time was 7:05, and he should be able to sit in the office in less than half an hour.

Just went downstairs Milinda had blond hair in a mess, and when she saw Li You, she immediately jumped into her arms in a daze, and muttered in a low voice while kissing non-stop:

"Little bastard! Not next time! ”

The two played some small tricks last night, Milinda's eyes were still watery at this time, and her body was also weak, Li You picked up the big wave girl and said softly:

"I'll help you take a good leave of absence in the morning, and sleep well at home!"

“.”

The buzz of Manhattan seemed to be no different than usual, until around 9 o'clock, when almost everyone heard a loud bang.

Milinda, who was just about to have breakfast, subconsciously walked to the window on the third floor, saw the smoking building in the distance, and immediately exclaimed:

“OMG！”

Li You also opened his mouth, but soon his phone rang, and after answering, Bobby's unusually hurried voice was immediately heard:

"My partner may have had an accident, Li, now I see an opportunity, I need some financial support"

"You're crazy!"

"I don't have time to explain, if you can, help me take care of Laura!"

Li You listened to the sound of "beep" on the phone, and directly pouted the phone in half, and this private mobile phone was only used once, and it went into the trash.

In the past year or so, most of Li You's funds have been shorting U.S. stocks and oil futures, and no matter how the market increases confidence, U.S. stocks as a whole are still showing a downward trend.

This kind of operation can only be said to be a small profit and not a loss, after all, the stock market fluctuates, and oil futures are tepid.

Another part of the money went to Axes Capital, and Bobby's hedge fund made much higher returns.

After Li You confirmed Kim's safety, when he appeared in St. Vincent's Hospital, the time was exactly 10 o'clock, and when everyone saw the high-rise building collapse, they all subconsciously covered their mouths.

Desperately called but no one answered, seeing the building collapse, Laura subconsciously wanted to run out of the hospital, and after being pulled by Li You, the surrounding colleagues also hurriedly dissuaded loudly:

"Don't rush Laura, your brother will be fine!"

“.”

Maybe she realized something, but in the end, the blonde girl just hugged Li You and cried sadly, the building collapsed, and the firefighters were more than lucky.

Manhattan had already become chaotic, and to be able to come to the hospital, Li You had done his best, patting the girl in his arms to comfort him, and similar situations were constantly happening throughout the hospital.

In the evening, entertainment was shut down, and almost all channels on television were denouncing the attack.

The impact of the collapse of a high-rise building was enormous, and many people in the financial industry were taken away by a plane, and when Manhattan was no longer safe, the company naturally chose to leave.

When people's confidence in national security declines, they will also panic sell their stocks, and U.S. stocks will fall again.

Late at night, at the home on 82nd Street, Kim and Milinda were both lying in Li You's arms, and the three of them just snuggled up to each other.

Milinda noticed that Li You had been holding her tightly, raised her head slightly, and said in a childish tone:

"Clay, are we moving? I can quit my job and we can go to a safe city. ”

Jin also kissed Li You, arched twice in his arms, and also whispered:

"It's not bad to leave Manhattan, no one knows if there will be an attack like this next."

"I was also terrified, and everyone in the office couldn't believe it was happening."

Li You didn't think about it that much, the reason for his uneasiness was more because of the message Bobby sent him:

"The revenue may exceed 700 million US dollars."

Airlines, hotels, shipping companies and other industries have all been hit, and Bobby has been the big winner after losing his partner.

Li You hugged the two girls beside him again, smelled the perfume emanating from the two of them, and finally just whispered:

"We're going to stay in Manhattan, it's safe here, sleep, honey, life is going to get better!"

“.”

On September 16, Li You wore a black suit and attended the funeral of Laura's relatives.

The strong blonde girl had been crying in Bobby's arms, seemingly feeling guilty for not being there for her girlfriend in the first place, and Bobby's eyes were full of apologies.

Green Screen Cemetery, located in Brooklyn, not far from Manhattan, Li You and Bobby were silent for a while as they watched several waves of victims' families cry.

Having already attended the funeral of the company's partners, Axes Capital did not collapse because of this incident, but became stronger.

"I will sponsor the families of the victims, and I will ensure that the children will be able to go to prestigious schools in the future, which is my responsibility."

Bobby was also dressed in a black suit, and after saying this, he seemed to feel much better.

Glancing at Li You, Bobby finally lit a cigarette, and was choked and coughed again and again after taking a puff:

"Do you want to be my partner? Don't worry about the follow-up, it's all my personal decision and it's my responsibility. ”

Li You is not an American heart after all, he cares about his friends around him, but he doesn't care about Bobby's so-called "national disaster wealth", nodded, looked at this cemetery, and said in a low voice:

"You just see some opportunities, and if you have a psychological burden, you can talk to me."

Shaking his head and stroking his messy short blonde hair, Bobby didn't say anything more.

Manhattan is still in the gloom, but time may heal the pain.

As a star player in New York, after the collapse of the high-rise building, Li You donated 2 million US dollars to the FDNY and SOC of the New York Fire Department, and also donated 2 million US dollars for families in need.

The money is his after-tax salary for next season, for which Mayor Giuliani and the staff at the city hall have expressed their gratitude to Lee.

Giuliani was so brilliant in this event that he gained a particularly high level of prestige, being dubbed the "mayor of the United States" and reversing some of the previous negative information in one fell swoop.

Of course, in turbulent times, Giuliani will extend his tenure and continue to lead New York.

The NBA league headquarters is also in New York, and David Stern has also begun to organize star players to carry out charity activities, and Li You is naturally the "leading big brother".

If there is a prestige level in the New York area, Li You has probably reached respect at this time

The Knicks' training camp also failed to open as scheduled, and Jeff Van Gundy also participated in charity activities, and the team is likely to have to play on behalf of the team in the new season.

On September 25, Michael Jordan officially announced his comeback, which can be regarded as a shot in the arm for the depressed public.

Mai Buckle is also very generous, donating 1 million US dollars, which is his entire salary, and this money will also be used for the bereaved families.

This comeback has a mediocre response in the New York area, and Li You is much more generous with the same donation of a year's salary, even if he has a serious hatred of the rich, no one complains about Li You's endorsement fee too much.

The NBA preseason has also been affected, with many players refusing to fly and not interested in playing abroad, and it is not only the general public who have lost their sense of security, but also the players who do not want to encounter terrible things.

At this time, Ivana did not persuade Li You to buy a house in Manhattan, but urged Li You to leave New York and live in Florida for a while.

Big Lori Scarlett was still running propaganda at this time, and after hearing the news, she also persuaded Li You to leave Manhattan and take his stubborn brother with him by the way

On September 28, at the Tarry Town Training Center, the Knicks training camp officially opened.

In half a month, as the White House struck hard, changed the image of a "weak" government, and the international community strongly condemned it, Amika suddenly became unprecedentedly united.

Although there are still many people who are worried about safety, after nearly half a month without incident, most people's lives have settled down again.

Jeff Van Gundy looked at the crowd in the arena and then at the squad in his hand, frowning secretly in his heart, the lineup did not meet his expectations.

Backcourt: Lee You, Braven Knight;

Frontcourt: Grant Hill, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Glenzen Wright, Kurt Thomas, Stephen Jackson;

Atmosphere group: Trenton Hassell, Antonis Fortesis, Luke Longley, Jeron Collins.

In this lineup, the talent is theoretically very good, Glenzen Wright is the center with the 7th pick in the 96 draft, 2.11 meters, and there is no problem playing as a blue-collar substitute.

In the main lineup, most of the draft picks were first-rounders, and after the renewal, the Knicks completely got rid of the Ewing era.

Without the "small book", Artest doesn't have to carry a bag, and he only feels in a good mood for a while.

came to the training camp in advance and met Stephen Jackson early, the two chatted speculatively, both liked boxing, Artest, who had completed the physical test, had a smile on his face all the time, and thought in his heart:

"That's the Knicks I'm looking forward to!"

On the other side, Li You slapped the ball casually, noticed that Gasol was a little nervous, and immediately smiled and comforted:

"Everybody thinks you're doing really well in Summer League, but the regular season isn't any different."

"Just like you did in the Spanish league, going to the United States doesn't change much."

With short hair and not much beard on his face, Gasol still looks young.

Hearing Li You's words, he nodded immediately, the team's lineup changed greatly, and it was more beneficial to him, Gasol was just worried about the New York media:

"I'm just worried about the dip and the New York fans upset, and Cooke told me that people here love to win."

Li Youneng noticed that Gasol's English was much more fluent, and after hearing the other party's concern, he just smiled and shook his head:

"The Knicks belong to the Eastern Conference, and you don't have to worry about the record or the playoffs."

“？”

Gasol was a little puzzled, and Grant Hill on the other side could only explain in a low voice when he heard Li You's straightforward remarks:

"Lee's meaning is that the strength of the team in the Eastern Conference is not strong, even if our record declines, there is a high probability that we can still be in the top half of the region, or even win the first place in the East."

"To get to the Finals, you only need to break out of the Eastern Conference, and we will only play against teams in the Western Conference twice a season, and the results on the other side really don't have much impact on us."

Compared to Lee's busy offseason, Grant Hill was recovering from his injuries after appearing on some sports.

Most of the time is spent on rehab and check-ups, and for the new season, Grant Hill has no intention of fishing, and without Alan Houston, he is the team's second choice on offense.

With a well-groomed mustache and a thinner figure, Grant Hill followed the doctor's advice in the offseason and repolished his body.

The three of them were chatting on one side, and the little man on the other side, Braven Knight, was particularly reserved, and he was the shortest in the entire training hall.

The new players are a little restrained, and throughout the offseason, they were bombarded by Li You's news, coupled with the gap in income and tactical status, and they didn't dare to speak up for a while, for fear that one would accidentally offend the boss.

Stephen Jackson was quite open, whispering and laughing to Artest on the sidelines.

At the end of the physical test, only Longley did not meet the standard, and the big man center seemed to be about to swing

Jeff Van Gundy took on the posture of a champion coach and began to serve the crowd delicious chicken soup:

"First of all, on behalf of the coaching staff and the team, I would like to welcome everyone to the Knicks."

"Dangerous, tired of logging! No matter how you played in the past, the first thing you have to do when you come here is to trust your teammates. ”

"Although our lineup is young, I will not lower my requirements, in the new season, the Knicks will continue to attack the championship, and the championship is our only pursuit!"

“.”

The bald young marshal said a lot, and there was only one purpose, that is, to tell everyone that if you want to get the starting position, you have to listen to his hard training.

The new players only think that the champion coach speaks really nicely and the requirements are really strict, but no one objects to these requirements, and even thinks that the champion coach is right!

With the blessing of four consecutive championships, Jeff Van Gundy's prestige in coaching circles has reached its peak, and most of the new players show reverent eyes.

Stephen Jackson, who knew part of the inside story, didn't fully believe the head coach's words, and after "drinking chicken soup", he took the initiative to greet Li You:

"Lee, it's great to be able to play for the Knicks, and it looks like I can get a championship ring too!"

Artest seemed to think that Jackson was good, and took the initiative to help:

"Stephen also likes to practice, but it's a pity that Larry is gone, otherwise we can team up."

Li Youxian and Jackson bumped fists, and when he saw Artest's appearance, he quipped:

"Ron, how's the three-point shot going? Don't tell me you've been busy practicing boxing and playing chicks in the offseason. ”

Iron is more diligent than shooting, Artest can only laugh dryly, a little lack of confidence, but in order not to lose face in front of friends, he still bragged and said:

"I'm definitely going to shoot over 35 percent from three-point range this season! Next year, it will be close to 40%! ”

Noticing Li You's suspicious gaze, Artest hurriedly changed the topic and said:

"It's time for another man's battle at lunchtime, Stephen, don't underestimate Lee's strength, wrestle your wrists, some big men can't compare to Lee!"

Li You patted Artest on the shoulder, and sure enough, he couldn't expect this projection to suddenly become stronger.

Everyone was talking and laughing about preparing lunch, and Li You was quite satisfied with his physical state.

Strength: 82; Stamina: 98.

These two attributes slowly rose without any training, and even with another talent, there were some changes.

[Michael Jordan's extraordinary core strength] also turned purple after being silent for a while.

While Li You observed his new teammates, he was also slightly proud in his heart:

"When people sit at home, their skills will naturally increase!"

“.”

Jeff Van Gundy, despite his confidence in front of the coaching staff and players, was very unhappy with the offseason operation.

At lunchtime, he simply walked to the office of the general manager Grenfield, who was busy selecting players, and after noticing the bald young marshal, he said unhurriedly:

"Jeff, don't worry about the back, we still have time to make reinforcements."

"The biggest problem right now is that they don't have a player on the free market, and if you look at the Lakers, they've also given up on Brian Shaw."

"Older players are no longer suitable for a championship team, so I won't choose a veteran."

The Knicks have been busy with charity activities in recent times, so Jeff Van Gundy didn't pay attention to the free market, and after hearing this, he could only whisper a complaint:

"We still need a backcourt player who is better defensively, and if there is an injury, we can't just let Lee play 40 minutes in the regular season."

Grunfield touched his chin, seemed to notice the bald young marshal's careful thoughts, and suddenly said meaningfully:

"Jeff, don't go around in circles, we've been together for years, tell me what you think!"

Jeff Van Gundy was not embarrassed to be caught, he was the head coach of the championship:

"How about we sign Charlie Ward? Charlie is experienced and very the defensive end! ”

"And he's familiar with the Knicks' style of play, and he can be an effective addition to the roster."

As he spoke, Jeff Van Gundy's tone became more and more confident, he just wanted his love to return to the team

When General Manager Grenfield heard this, he showed a smile that seemed to be not a smile, and then said seriously:

"Are you sure Charlie understands the current style of play for the Knicks?"

"He didn't even get a job with another team, a base salary contract? And then let him come to the team as a useless sparring partner? ”

Jeff Van Gundy frowned when he heard this, as if he was not satisfied with the other party's reaction, and wanted to continue to say a few words, Grenfield smiled and said:

"Lee doesn't like Charlie, so he doesn't want to go back to the Knicks, Jeff, you should know that!"

“.”

The bald young marshal was deflated all of a sudden, and his confidant begged him, as the champion coach of the four consecutive championships, he naturally agreed.

As a result, the ruthless reality slapped him in the face again, Jeff Van Gundy suddenly looked ugly, and General Manager Grunfield changed the topic with a smile, which was regarded as giving the other party a step.

When the bald young marshal left the office, Grunfield smiled disdainfully while sorting out the documents at hand, and then thought of the curly-haired boss's request, and gloated in his heart:

"Behave well! Jeff, something, you never get! ”

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