On the night of January 21, 2002, after the Knicks defeated the Hornets at home, Byron Davis didn't have time to "Bro" with Lee You, and PJ Brown pushed his teammates aside.

Every time they meet the Hornets backcourt David Wesley and Davis, the Knicks' stats are not bad.

PJ Brown felt the lively atmosphere of the stadium and took the initiative to bump fists with Li You:

"Lee, congratulations on winning the All-Star Game ticket!"

Belonging to the same agent, Mark Battlestein has long revealed to Lee You that the other party wants to play for the Knicks.

However, the Hornets are also generous, and PJ Brown intends to bet on both sides to get the highest bidder.

After staying in the league for a few years, Li You also knows the thoughts of players in the contract year, but he is not the one who pays the salary, and it is also easy to help raise the price:

"Thanks! Bro, you've taught our rookies another lesson tonight, and I love this game! ”

Gasol, who was gradually figuring out his technical characteristics, had a mediocre defensive performance against the two big men, Elden Campbell and PJ Brown.

There will be a few rounds in each match to try low singles, and Gasol will be soft tonight.

Byron Davis waited until his teammates slapped him wildly, then he frustrated his fist with Li You, and then said self-deprecatingly:

"Looks like I won't have a chance to make it to the All-Star Game this year!"

The two are similar in size, both 95 kilograms, and their playing styles are somewhat similar, and this season the bearded man has also begun to throw three-pointers with confidence.

Imitating MVP play, this thing is still reliable.

After Li You bumped punches with the opponent, he thought that the Celtics' record seemed to be better than that of the Hornets, and with Iverson blessed by the hosts, it was really possible to squeeze out the one in front of him as a substitute.

"You're only 22 years old, keep fit, you're always going to be an All-Star."

Hearing Li You's comfort, Byron Davis is still not in a high mood, and most players are still very eager for All-Star status.

Especially thinking of Iverson's state of pulling his hips, losing to such an opponent is really depressing, Davis knew that the Knicks were going to play against the 76ers, and before leaving, he simply gloated:

"In the later games, give the overrated one some color!"

“.”

Pau Gasol still has some language problems, and he only answered them briefly when he was interviewed, and sometimes he needed Li You's help in video lessons and tactical training sessions.

After winning the Rookie of the Month, the statistics have declined, mainly because the opponent cares more about his style of play.

On the 22nd, at the Tarrytown Training Center, after the morning video session, Jeff Van Gundy did not advise Gasol to gain weight, just like Grant Hill took the initiative to choose to lose weight, and everyone did not want to adapt to the head coach.

"Once you've made an offensive choice, whether it's shooting or passing, it's going to be quicker."

"A lot of times the opponent is in a position around the paint area, and this kind of defense, which is similar to a zone defense, makes it easier for the big man to be trapped!"

Assistant coach Thibodeau spoke a little fast, and Li You, who was sitting in a chair, looked at the tactical board and gave a brief translation to Gasol next to him.

Grant Hill, who was selected as an All-Star again, has been particularly happy lately, but he has been a bit fishy during the game, and he really doesn't want to miss this year's All-Star Game because of injury.

The coaching staff has reminded them more than once to maintain projection outside the three-point line, but the shooting thing is often a child's skill, and it is impossible to suddenly explode in a season or two after practicing less before.

Grant Hill's shooting percentage has been consistent since the start of the season, with a slight fluctuation of 50%, a lot of rim attacks and fast breaks, combined with a small number of pull-up jump shots and misplaced singles, making Excel exceptionally beautiful.

"The coach was right, it does seem like it's time to change some of the attacking options."

After the video session, Grant Hill looked at the coaching staff and gave him a tactical board to hear Lee's opinion.

"There's no reason why you can't shoot and keep shooting, and basketball isn't just about three-pointers."

"It's easier to do what you're good at, to keep your advantage than to make up for your shortcomings, and to lose some games doesn't affect your ranking."

Nearly halfway through the game, Lee Woo has accepted the reality that the Knicks are no longer a jump shooting team, but have transformed into fast breakers.

Artest very much agrees with Li You's words, even if TNT ridicules his jump shot, but this matter is currently unsolvable, and many times it just can't be shot:

"You can win by defending, and we're still number one in the East anyway!"

Seeing that the good brother secretly threw the tactical board aside, Stephen Jackson didn't say anything, but showed a thoughtful look, shot accurately, and seemed to get more playing time.

The two of Atmosphere Pair's Bravin Knight and Big Man Knight found that Jeff Van Gundy was talking less and less.

In the past, the head coach would guide the rotation lineup, but as the season progressed, this became less and less the case.

Before playing as a substitute Wright, he fantasized that the head coach could continue to put the twin towers to let him play the starting center, but now this idea has long been left behind:

"Is there a problem with Coach Van Gundy's family?"

Braven Knight heard the big man's gossip, looked around again, and found that it was only Longley, and immediately whispered:

"Maybe it has something to do with management! Anyway, we just have to play. ”

“.”

The No. 23 Knicks flew to Toronto to play against the Raptors on the road, and Vince Carter left the game with an injury after playing less than a quarter.

O'Neal has confirmed that he will miss the All-Star Game, and Carter's injury has also made many fans worried, and no one wants to see the dunk king miss the All-Star.

Without the star of the house, the Raptors also ushered in a rout, 96:81, relying on defense, the Knicks continued to win in a row.

The old man Olajuwon is also in poor physical condition, and he did not take advantage of the cute new Gasol, only played 14 minutes, 0 of 7, and scored zero eggs.

Li You completed 4 steals in two consecutive games, and although the opponent's backcourt strength was average, it still made the New York media climax on the spot.

More three-pointers, more counterattacks, and Lee Woo also began to adapt to the fast break team.

On January 24, the NBA league announced the bench lineup for the All-Star Game, and after seeing the list, some people were happy and some were worried:

The seven Eastern Conference All-Star benches are:

Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Tracy McGrady, Antoine Walker, Jermaine O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning;

The seven Western All-Star benches are:

Steve Nash, Gary Payton, Wally Szczebiak, Peja Stojakovic, Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webb.

After the list of substitutes was announced, Paul Pierce thought someone had gone through the back door!

Still preparing for the game against the 76ers, Pierce, who was not selected as an All-Star, said in an interview in the afternoon:

"25-16, the Celtics are the better team, I should be an All-Star!"

"Everybody is taking care of the 76ers just because they're the host city, and that's not fair, Allen Iverson is overrated!"

Alonzo Mourning was actually taken care of, but the spirit of the Kidney Fighter did deserve encouragement, so Iverson was back on his back

This is how the grievances between the players appear, there are so many All-Star positions, the 76ers' record and Iverson's data are not convincing, and everyone naturally pinches the soft persimmon.

The bearded Davis didn't forget the yin and yang weirdness, and the New York media called for Pau Gasol to be selected.

On January 24, back-to-back games, the Knicks faced the Suns at home.

Marbury was warmly welcomed by the New York fans, cheering loudly whenever he shot the basketball.

In the third quarter of the game, Marbury, who stood on the free throw line, missed two free throws, and the happy New York fans began to shout:

“MVP！ MVP！ MVP！ ”

Sprewell also enjoyed this treatment, and Marbury's mentality exploded, and with a 16-point lead at halftime, the margin was narrowed by the Knicks.

With 14.8 seconds left in the game, the Suns still held the lead at 91:90.

With little offensive time left, Marbury used cover to force a basket and caused Gasol's beater to foul.

In the midst of the cheers of the crowd, Marbury missed two free throws again, and for a moment the shouts of the fans almost broke through the arena.

Pau Gasol protected the rebound, Jeff Van Gundy did not call a timeout, and in the final 11.2 seconds of the game, everyone got up and watched Li You receive the ball and dribble unhurriedly across the halfcourt.

Time went by quickly, and Marbury, who was bursting with his mentality, cut his hands from time to time, and the two were entangled through the half, with only 5.8 seconds left in the game.

Seeing his teammates waving angrily, Anfen Nehadaway didn't step forward to wrap up.

On the right wing, Li You, who was protecting the ball on his back, suddenly accelerated after switching to his right hand, and took advantage of Marbury's sliding step to the left back, and immediately dribbled behind his back, and paused slightly when he switched to his left hand.

Marbury, who showed a hideous expression, adjusted his center of gravity again to pounce, Li You calmly dribbled under his crotch, dodged the opponent's cutter, and at the same time exerted his left foot, he instantly completed the jump dribble.

With the force under his feet, Li You, who was holding the ball in his right hand, accelerated with his shoulders in his shoulder, and instantly grabbed a position, and Marbury, who was desperately giving a physical confrontation, could only follow the sliding step to the left rear at this time, completely losing the center of gravity of his body

At the moment when Li Youyun crossed the three-point line, he sensed the opponent's defensive movement, and took advantage of the situation to cross and pull back sharply, and returned to the three-point line.

In the screams of the New York fans in the whole game, the right flank completely shook off the defense, Li You calmly adjusted, and shot a jump shot!

"Buzz!"

As the basketball flies in mid-air, a buzzing sounds, the timing lights come on, and the game is over.

After completing the shot, Li You raised his hands high after landing on the ground, and as the basketball drew a wonderful arc hollow into the net, Madison Square Garden instantly fried the pot.

"Ahh

Artest roared, took off his jersey directly, rushed over from the left sideline, hugged Li You and shouted.

Soon, everyone in the atmosphere group rushed to the venue, not giving Li You too much time to pretend X, everyone hugged together and celebrated wildly with the fans.

On the MSG commentary bench, Mike Brin was also excited, but the man who had already started to blow X when Lee Woo received the ball at the end, at this time he just laughed and added:

"I knew Lee was going to hit the basket! The Suns made a huge mistake! ”

"This is the superstar that belongs to New York, and Lee never disappoints!"

After shouting twice, it seemed that he still didn't feel like it was enjoyable, Mike Brin looked at Marbury who was standing stupidly in place, and suddenly teased:

"Thank you, Sons of New York! Marbury's free throw saved the Knicks. ”

At 58:42 in the first half, with 16 points behind, relying on Li You's stunner, the Knicks completed a counterattack, and the game ended, and many New York fans were shouting Li You's name.

Played 42 minutes, 18-of-27, 7-of-14 from beyond the three-point line, 8-of-10 from the free throw line, 51 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and 3 turnovers.

In back-to-back games, the Knicks blacksmith possessed, and Lee Yoo set a new season high.

Walter Fraser waited until the Knicks were done celebrating before grinning and hugging Lee:

"It was a great game! Lee, how does it feel to kill your opponent? ”

This game was not broadcast live in the United States, and Li You did not speak seriously, but joked with a smile:

"I've always had extra motivation against the Suns and it's a great feeling to beat them!"

"On top of that, the Knicks got a double win! I'm glad I lived up to the fans' expectations! ”

With the Suns draft pick in hand, New York fans also have an extra motivating motivator, and when they see Marbury walking down the tunnel, the fungi don't forget to cheer for the New York Sons:

“MVP！.”

Marbury, who was 7-of-21 in the game, 0-of-3 from beyond the three-point line, 5-of-10 from the free throw line, and scored 19 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers, immediately raised his middle finger at the fans when he heard the shouting, and scolded defensively:

"Fack! Falk Squid! ”

Although it wasn't a nationally streamed game, ESPN's Sports Center began to broadcast Lee Yoo's spectacular stunner over and over again.

Watching Li You's clean shaking in the brocade, calmly shooting, and just the right time control, it made the fans who didn't watch this game cry out for pity.

After a full day's rest, the Knicks flew to Philadelphia to challenge the 76ers on the road.

In the game against the Celtics, Iverson faced the big-mouthed Pierce, shooting 16-of-31 from the field, 4-of-8 from beyond the three-point line, 11-of-13 from the free throw line, and scoring 47 points!

At 106:90, after the big victory over the opponent, Iverson also angrily sprayed the opponent after the game:

"Little characters, don't point fingers at me! Once you've won the scoring title, question me again! ”

“.”

On the evening of the 26th, at the First Union Center Arena, Philadelphia fans have great expectations for this game, after all, Iverson's state has picked up!

It's just that when the game starts, the expectation turns to disappointment, and at the end of the half, the disappointment turns to despair.

5 of 16, facing the Knicks' joint defense, Iverson Bangbang hit the iron and scored 15 points in the half.

At 54:38, the Knicks entered the second half with a 16-point lead.

The angry Iverson no longer made head-on jumpers, fell to the ground again and again, and kept standing on the free throw line, but he was never able to close the difference.

Matt Halprin was completely untouched by Artest's entanglement, and the interior combination of Mutombo and Corey Blunt couldn't take advantage either.

Eric Snow, who dealt cards at the top of the arc, was as stable as ever, and the 76ers' four guards completely pulled his hips.

At 104:86, at the end of the game, boos began to appear in the First Union Center arena.

Played 44 minutes, 9-of-27, 2-of-6 from beyond the three-point line, 14-of-17 from the free throw line, 34 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 5 turnovers.

Iverson, who was doing his best, stood in the center of the field, feeling a little aggrieved when he heard the boos, his eyes were red, and he almost cried directly.

Looking at Li You and everyone on the Knicks team talking and laughing to comfort Pau Gasol, who had left the court with six fouls, Iverson hugged Mutombo, who comforted him, and whispered a little choked:

"I wanted to win and I really tried my best."

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