On November 5, 2002, the Lakers embarked on an Eastern Conference road trip.

As the new season begins, broadcasters have reduced their regular season broadcasts, and fans who want to learn more about the team's movements need to pay more attention to the corresponding sports programs.

President David Stern wants to increase viewership by reducing games, but there are still a lot of problems with this approach.

TNT ceded primetime to the other side for the weekend, and there was some confusion on the ESPN broadcast team, which made the regular season just underway and the ratings were showing signs of declining.

As the defending champions, the Lakers have received more attention, and ESPN broadcasts gossip news every once in a while, and the melon-eating masses also want to see how Kobe Bryant, who leads the team alone, will perform.

Soon the Lakers fans were disappointed, and at 70:89, the Cavaliers taught the Lakers a lesson!

Ricky Davis and Ilgoskas both exploded, scoring 47 points combined to lead the team to a big win over the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant was 5-of-13 and had a quasi-triple-double of 15 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers.

This game was just the beginning, and then the Lakers lost to the Celtics, Wizards, and Hawks.

After losing to the Hawks at home, Lakers fans were disappointed, thinking it was a bonus schedule in the East, but the Lakers became the bonus itself.

With a wave of 4 consecutive defeats, the record has reached 2 wins and 6 losses, and the defending champions are no longer dominant.

In 4 consecutive games, Kobe Bryant's shooting rate has not exceeded 40%, and such a performance naturally made his reputation fall to the bottom.

Encountering an opponent with strong interior strength, there is a high probability that the Eastern Conference team will take a break.

But if the opponent is the core of the outside line, everyone must strike hard!

Under Li You's training, how to contain the outside ball carrier, the teams in the Eastern Conference have a very mature solution.

Although it can't solve Li You, it is currently easy to solve Kobe

Fortunately, the Lakers only have three games this week, and the next opponent is the Fish Belly Warriors, which has a high probability of ending the losing streak.

In contrast, the Knicks started the season solidly, without back-to-back games for two consecutive weeks, and the schedule was relatively easy.

At home game on the 12th, at 88:110, the Knicks beat the Jazz at home.

Encountering the old man basketball, the energetic Knicks blew up the opponent in the first half.

Also in the pick-and-roll, Lee You beat last season's team's sparring partner, Jeron Collins, to the point where he couldn't play.

The 40-year-old Stockton simply can't take on the task of leading the defense, and the old man really can't stand it.

This game made Stockton's mentality explode, and when he attended the post-match press conference, he looked extremely frustrated, and even took the initiative to reveal the news:

"It's my last season and I can't keep up with the pace of the game now."

"As much as I don't like the Knicks, their basketball is undoubtedly right."

"The way to beat the big man is not to look for another great big man!"

"No matter what, we're going to be aiming for the championship this season."

Carl Malone on the side is also quite depressed, he really wants the championship, but the reality is that the old man can't basketball.

Throughout the press conference, Karl Malone didn't say much, nor did he say that he wanted to retire, and when asked about his future options, he just calmly stated:

"I don't know, I'm hoping to win the championship this year, and as for the future, I haven't thought about it yet, I'm focused on the current game."

The main reason for the explosion of the mentality of the two old guys is Li You's performance.

He played only 32 minutes, 15-of-21, 7-of-10 from beyond the three-point line, 8-of-8 from the free throw line, and finished with 45 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 4 turnovers.

In addition to the number of mistakes, Li You played extremely efficiently in this game.

The true hit rate even came to 91.8%

The old guy exerted all his strength, but Li You's score was as easy as drinking water.

The headline in the Sports section of Day 2 of the New York Print was:

“Superman——Clay-Lee！”

"Superman" every three or five times, naturally to mock the big-mouthed O'Neal, just happened to the Lakers' record to pull the hips, and at this time they naturally had to step on the opponent.

With an 8-0 record at the start of the game, the Bucks and Hornets are in good shape, although the opponents are the injured Kings and Pacers.

The Knicks have one game left against the 76ers this week, three days later, and with another home game, the team chooses to take a day off.

Not long ago, the sports group of Times changed its editor-in-chief, and Terry McConaughey naturally became the 18th editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated.

On the evening of the 13th, the 58-year-old well-known editor and writer held another party at his home in Manhattan.

McConaughey has two baby sons, the eldest son, Nick, who was just published not long ago, and thanks to his father's connections, well-known magazines such as The New Yorker and Entertainment Weekly have followed suit

The youngest son, Thomas, is also good-looking, and if nothing else, there is a high probability that he will become an actor in the future.

Sports Illustrated's cover next week is Lee Yoo again, although O'Neal stole attention in the offseason, but after the start of the new season, the Lakers pulled their hips, and the Knicks got back to the hot spot with their excellent record.

Although McConaughey is about to be 60 years old, he is well maintained, except for many wrinkles on his face, the blonde hair on his head is quite thick.

With his second wife, he laughed at everyone at the banquet, worked in Rolling Stone and Newsweek magazines, and had a lot of connections in the industry.

The two eldest sons are 17 years old, and they are all around Li You at this time, chattering and asking questions.

Growing up in Manhattan, the two grew up watching the Knicks captain, were season ticket holders many years ago, and a large family is a die-hard Knicks fan.

is also wearing a formal suit, compared to his younger brother, Nick is more open, and at this time he is still complaining about last year's blowing penalty:

"The league is biased towards the Lakers, otherwise we will definitely continue to win the championship, and the news of the Lakers all summer is terrible!"

Li You saw that the two young men were really unhappy, and at this time he smiled and comforted:

"It's okay, we're going to keep winning, maybe in a few months, there's another championship parade in Manhattan!"

"Want to get on the front bus? It's a really good feeling! ”

Winking at the two, Li You briefly described the feelings of the parade, and his younger brother Thomas was a little yearning, and soon followed:

"The celebrations in previous years were even more lively than the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and I loved the Championship Parade!"

Tonight, there were a lot of industry media and magazine editors from other industries, and after greeting old friends, McConaughey walked over to Li You with a smile.

patted his two eldest sons, and handed the red wine in his hand to Li You by the way, and the two left reluctantly, McConaughey said gently:

"Lee, looks like you have a chance to win another MVP trophy!"

Li You was a little surprised, the hook had already told him that this year's MVP would not be his turn:

"Winning this award for three years in a row? There's a good chance that the league and the sports media don't want to see that, and I'm under no illusions. ”

In the incentive clause, Li You deliberately marked this situation, losing the MVP will not affect his income, but other honors still have to be harvested as much as possible.

McConaughey shook his head slightly, then reminded in a low voice:

"60 wins, beautiful numbers can get a lot of votes, of course, if your opponent also gets 60 wins, then there is nothing I can do."

"But according to the form of the Lakers since the start of the season, they may not be able to get a good record, Lee, this is your chance!"

Seeing that the old guy looked like he was holding the chance to win, Li You followed with a few compliments, but pouted in his heart:

"I thought I could make up my mind, but it turned out to be a rip-off!"

The memory in his mind told Lee that the odd-numbered Spurs were about to break out of the West again.

The Spurs also recently ushered in a trip to the East, losing to the Knicks II on the night of the 13th, 82:91.

On the second day, they faced the 76ers back-to-back, 94:99, and the Spurs lost one more game.

It turned out that the Eastern Conference bonus wasn't all that tasty either, and Iverson exploded when he met the Spurs.

12 of 25, 37 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 3 turnovers, encountered the Spurs' outside defense, Iverson performed very well!

The loss brought the Spurs' record to 5-4.

Tim Duncan has been average lately, shooting less than 50% from the field in consecutive games.

Popovich, although a little bothered, still flanked his thighs as usual after the game:

"The new season has just begun, Thiem is still recovering, and he will soon be back in shape!"

The 37-year-old David Robinson is still chasing a championship, but the Spurs have been in average form since the start of the game, and the sports reporters in San Antonio are also a little uncomfortable.

Everyone wants to see David Robinson win the championship, and only the generals of the four major centers have not yet won a championship ring.

This season is the last dance for many old guys, "feelings are priceless", and many fans also hope to see a happy story.

But for the melon-eating masses in New York, the opponent's dream is none of their business, and everyone buys tickets to watch the game, not to see the opponent's dream come true.

On the night of the 16th, at Madison Square Garden, Allen Iverson ushered in his 26th defeat in the regular season.

The whole game was completely lost, playing 43 minutes, 5-of-22, cutting 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 5 turnovers.

At 89:108, after the game, Iverson left the field early with a towel.

He has to experience this kind of failure 4 times a season, and losing is a true portrayal of him!

On the MSG commentary bench, Walter Fraser smiled brightly, he likes to see such a vegetable abuse game:

"Wonderful basketball! Pau Gasol's improved cover quality this season has made a difference in the team's offense. ”

"Lee plays more easily, and when the opponent chooses to trap him, others always get easy points to score."

"The most important thing is that we have a very good defense, and no team in the league can do this better than us when we press the ball!"

The Knicks have won 9 in a row, and Marv Albert is also very happy, and at this time he also followed the X:

"There's a good chance that the team will win all of them in November!"

"The perfect start is good for the rest of the schedule, and with the same 13 games in December, fans in New York will receive a great gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas!"

The Knicks only have two games next week, and the schedule is even easier.

There was a game against the Timberwolves on Sunday, but given the strength of the opponent's roster, the two agreed that the Knicks would win all games before Thanksgiving.

On the night of the 17th, the fans on the other side of the ocean finally waited for Yao Ming's outburst.

93:89, in the away game against the Lakers, played 23 minutes, 9 of 9, 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 turnovers, Yao Ming's performance was eye-catching.

The melon-eating masses in the United States also ushered in a happy moment, and Charles Barkley made good on his promise.

Heckled by TNT colleagues, a donkey with the name "Kenny Smith" appears.

After Charles Barkley's kiss, this news naturally made the melon-eating crowd happy.

Unlike the serious and rigorous sports programs of the past, the whole life seems to be more popular.

For many Chinese fans, Kobe Bryant, who was 18 of 37 and scored 46 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block and 3 turnovers, is also impressive.

Although the Lakers lost again, with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses, Kobe Bryant's fans were able to chant:

"The boss did his best."

Maybe the sports media on the other side of the ocean will brag about Kobe's performance, but for professional ball critics, Kobe's current ability to lead the team is really stretched.

For MVP, everyone has higher standards, and Kobe's boast of bull X did not materialize, but made O'Neal who sat on the bench highly praised.

Without a core, the Lakers have become a fish belly, and O'Neal has completely secured the position of leader.

On Monday night of the 18th, when the Knicks were at home against the Pistons, Billups left the game with an injury less than seven minutes into the game.

However, this did not affect the overall strength of the Pistons, and Atkins, who came off the bench, learned the lesson of the last meeting and did not shoot blindly.

Relying on excellent defense in the first half of the game, at 9:12, the Knicks only led by three points.

The New York fans at the scene were not affected in any way, and after the game resumed, the cheers quickly resounded in the stadium:

“Let's go Knicks！.”

As a small man, Atkins relied on enthusiasm on the defensive end, and Li You made tactical gestures early, and then quickly dribbled through the half court against the opponent's close defense.

After the strength attribute increased, Li You was too lazy to make too many moves, accelerated and stopped, and the closer the opponent was closer, the easier it was to create offensive space.

On the left flank, Atkins, who was desperately defending at this time, was shaken off by Li You's emergency stop.

If you want to continue to chase defense, Kurt Thomas's block is already in place.

Noticing that his teammates couldn't get past the screen, Ben Wallace was delayed to the three-point line, and Kurt Thomas quickly went down at this time, and Atkins did not choose to chase or cut off the defensive line, but continued to follow Lee You.

The two had not yet formed a bag, and Li You didn't look at anyone during the march, and suddenly sent a crotch pass.

The fans cheered, and Kurt Thomas, who received the ball at the free throw line, did not waste the opportunity, unguarded, and hit a mid-range jumper steadily!

When it was the Pistons' turn to attack, Lee Woo led the defense to delay Atkins' advance, Artest chased Hamilton, and Grant Hill followed Michael Curry to the right wing for a big delay.

With three defenders, Atkins opted for the safest pass and gave the ball to Ben Wallace at the left elbow of the free-throw line after half-time.

Kurt Thomas also knows "Big Ben" well, putting a big step and ready to step back to the basket at any time.

Coach Carlisle on the sidelines found it difficult for his perimeter players to pick up the ball.

Sensing that his teammates were in trouble, "Big Ben" simply gave the ball to the big man on the inside, Rebraxia.

Despite receiving the ball in the paint area directly in front of the basket, Rebraxia's left-handed throw, which was close to the defense under Gasol's top defense, hit the iron immediately.

Gasol grabbed the rebound, the Pistons desperately retreated, Ben Wallace returned to the halfcourt and shouted to his teammates, and soon found that Lee Youbi, who was holding the ball in his left hand, made the same tactical gesture.

Still in a "V-shaped" position, after Lee Yobi made a tactical gesture, Kurt Thomas moved to the left flank, ready to block and dismantle;

Gasol in the right elbow area immediately ran to the right near the baseline, ready to eat a cake or rush for a rebound;

In the left and right corners, Artest didn't move, and Grant Hill slowly moved to the upper line to reopen the offensive space.

As if it was a repeat of the last round, Atkins was still knocked away by Lee You, and Grant Hill stepped forward to block the pick-and-roll.

The difference is that this time Ben Wallace delayed faster, and Li You also lowered his center of gravity, accelerated in a straight line with the ball in his left hand, and leaned on "Big Ben" to go straight to the basket.

After making the cover, Kurt Thomas went down and stopped near the free throw line, watching Atkins chase after Lee, and he knew he would get another chance.

Sure enough, it didn't take two seconds, Li You leaned on the defense, faked the real pass, and threw the ball behind his head in a chic manner.

The basketball passed past Atkins, and Kurt Thomas, who had been ready for a long time, was in the paint zone when he received the ball, and the open jumper was scored again!

“Wow！”

Back-to-back goals, cheers resounded through the arena, and Kurt Thomas also waved his fists in celebration.

In the next few rounds, as the Pistons fell into a scoring drought, Lee Woo did the same.

Atkins rarely squeezed past the screen, and before the two formed a circle, Lee Woo hit the ball again and Kurt Thomas ate the cake again at the free-throw line.

Reblaxia drew a foul on Gasol and missed two free throws, and in the transition attack, Lee Woo relied on Atkins' defense to break through to the interior and attract Ben Wallace's help in the defense.

Quickly slipping past the baseline, Li You circled under the basket, and the two big men of the Pistons suddenly lost their defensive attention.

Approaching the bottom right of the basket, Lee You, who was holding the ball in his left hand, looked at Kurt Thomas, who cut in front of him, and then shook his wrist hiddenly.

The basketball flew into the hands of Gasol near the baseline on the right, who was unguarded, and scored a mid-range jumper!

At 9:20, the double-digit point difference made Coach Carlisle helpless to ask for a timeout.

Hamilton looked a little frustrated, the Pistons had just played a winning streak and were beaten again tonight.

On the Knicks bench, the atmosphere group is very happy, and according to the current trend, everyone can get more playing time tonight.

In the first half of the game, Li You handed out 5 assists, and after a timeout, everyone in the Knicks attacked hard.

First, Gasol hit a mid-range shot after a pick-and-roll, and then Grant Hill countered and scored a layup.

Hamilton broke through and was stealing by Artest at the free throw line, and in the counterattack, Li You strode to the basket, attracted the defense, and then gave the ball to the follow-up Artest dunk!

Relying on free throws to stop the bleeding, it was Lee You's breakthrough on the left wing that attracted the Pistons' three-man encirclement.

Grant Hill has a big open position in the bottom left corner and a three-point jumper is also in!

In the final minute of the first quarter, Coach Carlisle on the sidelines watched as Grant Hill and Lee Yoo feigned to break through and pass the ball in succession on the line.

After receiving the ball on the right flank, Li You also scored a long-distance three-point shot and a cold arrow, Carlisle crossed his arms, shook his head slightly, and sat directly back on the bench.

This extremely simple and brutal offense also made Madison Square Garden completely rampant.

At the end of the first quarter, at 18:38, Coach D'Antoni smiled from ear to ear and walked to the court to applaud.

On the commentary bench, Mav Albert also knew that the outcome of this game had been decided, and he stopped talking about the game at this time:

"I love today's issue of Sports Illustrated, the best in history? At the age of 24, Lee is the best in history! ”

This week's Sports Illustrated cover is a cover of Li You dressed in a black suit, wearing four rings on his hands, posing in a contemplative style, with a simple and crude title:

"Best ever?"

Michael Jordan didn't win his first championship until he was 28 years old, and the 24-year-old Lee has only missed one Finals in his current career.

The two did have a different start because the Bulls were a poisonous dog team back then.

As a result, most commentators usually compare Lee to Magic Johnson.

Both of them have eaten the dividends of the lineup, and the magician is also taken care of by Big Brother.

Walter Frazier, as a famous legend of the Knicks, naturally followed suit:

"I'm sure Lee will lead the team to a championship, and soon he will have his fifth championship."

"Considering his age, I think Lee will soon be the best in history."

"And before he became the all-time best, he was the best player in Knicks history, and here, everybody loves him!"

The excessive score difference made this game show a one-sided posture, and the two people in the commentary box almost blew Li You into the sky, and at the same time, they did not forget to mock the undominant Lakers

In the second quarter of the game, the Pistons also failed to solve the offensive problem, scoring only 14 points in a single quarter.

At 34:66 at halftime, at halftime, Madison Square Garden turned into a happy party again.

Tonight's beer and snacks are likely to hit a new high in sales this season.

In the end, 80:119, the Knicks outscored their opponents, and the Pistons walked to the players' tunnel with straight eyes.

Ben Wallace, despite his depressed mood, took the initiative to comfort his teammates and left New York, and although he won a lot of honors, the championship seemed to be far away.

Coach D'Antoni still had a smile on his face in his post-match interview:

"119 points? It's also in our plan, and when our big guys can hit those pick-and-roll shots, the team will be unstoppable. ”

"Lee changed the game of basketball, no one can play like him, and in my opinion, he's the best in history!"

“.”

After the release of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, football critics have set their eyes on Li You.

Critics are very receptive, and at least once the season begins, no one questions Lee Woo's choice.

Even if Lee Woo likes to try to go beyond the threes when he is in the lead, there is no one to blame at the moment, because the Knicks have been winning by big scores.

Before Thanksgiving, the Knicks were not on vacation, and although they were given a lot of time to recuperate, the coaching staff did not relax their requirements, and the players had to go to the Tarrytown training center on time every day.

Li You has been living in the small town of Tarytown recently, and the weather has become colder, so by the way, he has also brought Husky Happy here.

Wake up early every day to walk the dog, video lessons in the morning, training sessions in the afternoon, and occasionally practice ball control in the evening.

On the morning of the 19th, the ABC reporter calculated the time and blocked Li You, who was walking his dog home, early in the morning.

After securing the rights, the ABC crew moved back to Times Square in New York, where they were tasked with mining material for Saturday's NBA countdown, which is the recent task of sports reporters.

After the weather cooled down in New York, Happy's eyes cleared again, and she circled around Doris Burke, as if waiting for the other party to smile and touch the dog's head.

Doris Burke has been with ESPN, covering the WNBA and is also a commentator for the New York Liberty.

In 2000, Doris Burke became the first woman to work as a commentator for a Knicks game on television.

The time was less than 7 o'clock in the morning, and the town was very quiet, Li You watched a few people waiting at the door of the house early, and reluctantly quipped:

"Doris, this week should be ABC's show, are you ready to change jobs?"

Doris Burke, 37, who has a lot of experience in interviewing, greeted her colleagues at ABC before smiling:

"I just want to make the show more exciting and let more fans know about your life!"

A group of 5 people followed Li You into the home in Talitown Town, and some people looked at the house curiously, and soon everyone found that Li You was preparing breakfast alone.

The staff in charge of the camera naturally wanted to shoot, and Doris Burke had already known Li You, so she interviewed very naturally:

"Lee, it seems that the latest Sports Illustrated hasn't bothered you too much!"

Li You, who took off his coat, was not affected by everyone, and when he heard such a topic, he jokingly said again:

"It's discussed every year, I'm used to it, and the most important thing is that if I win it again this season, I'll be able to win five championships."

"I have to say, this year is indeed the best time to discuss this topic!"

Despite the championship loan, several people agreed with this statement, and the Knicks, who had a winning streak, did show more dominance.

The Knicks' morning training plan has also been adjusted to make it easier for the ABC team to shoot.

Ewing has long been accustomed to such scenes, and naturally blows X in an interview:

"Look at the championship flags around the arena, it represents what the Knicks have accomplished in recent years!"

"Young players are always motivated to play in such an environment!"

"I think Lee deserves to be the MVP, and don't forget that we're still in a rebuilding period and most of the players are rookies."

"We got off to a perfect start in this situation, and while the league always favours other players with small awards like the Weekly Awards, I think Lee should continue to win awards this season."

"Compared to Larry Bird, Lee is even better!"

The issue of MVP is naturally a topic of frequent discussion lately, and even though the regular season has only just begun, the Knicks are in just too good shape.

Considering that the schedule in December is not tight, even if it is a 20-game winning streak, the critics will not be surprised.

There were no back-to-back games, and the Knicks were terrible.

Grant Hill also maintained his excellent form since the start of the regular season, shooting as much as 50% from the field and as fast as ever.

Even with the empty corner three-pointers, you can shoot a few.

At the end of the video lesson, Grant Hill, who was interviewed, also made a serious statement:

"The Most Valuable Player of the Regular Season award should naturally be given to players with better records and better statistics."

"I don't like aesthetic fatigue, and for the journalists who vote, everyone should respect the facts."

"This season we are confident that we will get another 60 wins, and if we get the number one spot in the league, I think Lee should win the award again."

"It's an affirmation of him and a sign of respect for us."

“.”

ABC reporters quickly discovered that the Knicks were blowing a lot of money and everyone was very positive in practice.

Stoudemire seems to enjoy this kind of attention, and in addition to blowing Li You during the interview, he was also caught up in some heartfelt words by reporters:

'Well, there's a lot of pressure and I want to be in the starting line-up and that's what I've been working for.

"But I'm still adapting to the game, which is different from high school, where every player on the pitch is very talented."

'Lee is very strict, of course, I mean the situation on the pitch, in private he is a good guy.

The interview, Stoudemire, revealed more information, such as the Knicks' love of playing cards internally, the likes of having two drinks when they return to their home court, and occasionally visiting some interesting clubs.

I got the material I wanted here in Mengxin, and finally the ABC shooting team left satisfied.

Whether it's the NBA countdown or NBA insider, if you want to boost the ratings, simply reporting pre-game previews is outdated.

On Nov. 22, the Knicks flew to New Orleans, Louisiana.

This season, the Hornets officially moved from Charlotte, and this is the first time the Knicks have played in New Orleans this season.

In the second meeting between the two sides this season, the bearded Byron Davis was depressed to find that his fans had defected.

Maybe it was Davis's performance in the first half that was really stretched, 3 of 11, only scored 6 points, and before the end of the half, Li You hit a long-range three-pointer on horseback in the middle line, and the New Orleans Arena was boiling:

“MVP！ MVP！ MVP！ ”

Listening to the cheers getting louder and louder, Byron Davis, who walked to the players' tunnel, ripped out his jersey irritably, looked at his listless teammates, and secretly complained in his heart:

"I didn't provoke anyone!."

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