After the All-Star Weekend each year, most commentators are more concerned about the movement of the teams.

For teams looking to challenge for the championship, the end of All-Star Weekend is a great time to make targeted reinforcements!

But this year's situation was a bit different, with sports media in Los Angeles and New York arguing, and this year's All-Star Weekend was a tear-up between the two sides.

On the morning of the 16th, the Los Angeles Times began to fight for O'Neal:

"Fans want to see a better matchup, not a three-point shot!"

"Lee ruined this year's All-Star weekend when he led the team to 40 shots from beyond the three-point line, and many fans even asked for a refund."

The New York Times recently prepared to move into a new headquarters building, reverting to its sharper writing after the Pulitzer Prize fraud scandal had passed.

"Lee made All-Star Weekend more exciting, and it made basketball more pure!"

"After the game, O'Neal's clown-like yelling and ignorant Los Angeles fans ruined the game!"

Although the two sides denounced each other, the front page headlines of the sports section used a photo of Li You holding the AMVP crystal trophy and David Stern together.

The host players may not be satisfied, but neither the presenter Stern nor the award-bearer Lee Woo were affected, and the two were smiling brightly in front of the camera.

O'Neal left the field early, kicked the door of the locker room, and was also exposed by ESPN after the game.

Even in the morning column, O'Neal was angry with Kobe Bryant, and the two greeted each other in the locker room

If it is customary in previous years, the core players of the host country should indeed take the award.

But sometimes the unspoken rule can't be taken seriously, if you really have to meet an opponent who doesn't give face, you will become the player with the best statistics after winning.

Li You didn't give face this year, and Peja, Nowitzki, Miller and others in the Western All-Star team's bench lineup also played soy sauce.

The Western All-Stars were 6-of-27 from beyond the three-point line and were completely blown up by the Eastern All-Stars.

As the Lakers had to challenge for the top half of the game in the second half of the game, they resumed training the next day after Sunday's game.

O'Neill, who had not been interviewed, answered some questions with a blank face at noon.

When asked why he lost the All-Star Game because he had a huge advantage on the inside, O'Neal glared at the TNT reporter again:

"They hit 17 three-pointers and they played seriously off the bench."

'We approached the game with a showmanship mentality and the opponent was obviously not like that.

"I'm not interested in talking about All-Star Weekend anymore, it's just a small award and I'm focused on the championship right now."

The reaction after the small prize game was so big, O'Neal's careful eyes made everyone laugh secretly, and finally the ESPN reporter talked about business:

"Shaq, can the Lakers complete the comeback in the second half? In the playoffs, home field advantage matters! ”

Since Malone sprained his knee, the veteran has completely stopped cooking, you must know that Malone was still very healthy when he was with the Jazz last season, and he lay down when he came to the Lakers

Although the lineup is not complete, O'Neill has a lot of confidence in the team:

'Of course we want home advantage, but I'm more concerned about the fitness of the team.

"I don't think there's anyone in the Western Conference who is against us, maybe the Timberwolves did well in the regular season, but if we can play in the playoffs, I can show them how dominant I am."

O'Neill's voice was low, and after answering this question, he didn't give the other party a chance to refute, and immediately turned his head and left.

Kobe Bryant didn't have a happy All-Star weekend as the host player, his popularity dropped a lot, and Big Media was no longer interested in interviewing him until he got rid of the illegal invasion.

What makes him even more uncomfortable is that Phil Jackson really hates him!

KFC didn't speak to Kobe all morning, and most of the ESPN news was true, with Phil Jackson and O'Neal already wearing a pair of pants and wanting to trade him away.

Recently, only Ma Long, who is still recovering from his injury, often cares about Kobe, and the relationship between the two has been so good that the family eats together.

At the end of the video session, most of the players left separately to prepare for a lunch break, and Malone noticed that Kobe Bryant was alone in the locker room, so he greeted the younger brother:

"Recently I found a nice Mexican restaurant, Kobe, don't worry about Shaq and stop watching the boring news!"

"Kay is there, call Vanessa, we have to learn to enjoy life."

Kobe smiled gratefully and agreed, but he didn't notice the smugness in Big Brother's eyes:

"I think Vanessa will love it, Carl, thank you!"

On the 16th, Lee Yoo also returned to Manhattan with the Knicks.

At present, the team's record is far ahead, and the second half of the game can be adjusted calmly, and some away back-to-backs, appropriate rotation will not affect the playoff spots.

Lee returned to the Tarrytown training center in the afternoon, and general manager Glenfield had been looking for a trade, but couldn't find a pick-up.

The Trail Blazers could make a trade with the Hawks because they could buy a budding big man like Eddie Curry.

And the Knicks always want to send away Knight and the big man Wright by using leftovers and draft picks to chase the ups and downs, and the two are not in good shape this season, and the trade is naturally unpopular.

The most important thing is that the Knicks' draft picks are really not valuable, they have been 29 picks for many years in a row, and the second-round draft picks are also at the bottom.

The odds of scratching a lottery to scratch a qualified rotation player are pitifully small.

There is a room in Mr. Lee's home with a large number of trophies, and a large number of photographs hang in the office of General Manager Grunfield.

Grunfield, who has a big belly, and Li You look at the group photo of the 98 champion together:

"Time flies, Lee! None of us expected the Knicks to be so successful. ”

"But there have been times when we have looked away, and Mr. Norman has assessed that Stoudemire does have a huge injury risk in his knee."

"Of course, it's just his experience, and that's not good news for us."

Norman Scott, though officially retired, is currently involved in the medical affairs of various teams in New York.

The old gentleman is extremely experienced, and no one doubts the conclusions he has reached.

The knee is about the athleticism of the player, and Ewing was the one who performed the surgery that year, and although it was very successful, the gorilla's physical fitness still declined.

This conclusion is indeed in line with the memory in Lee's mind, and Stoudemire has played half of Stoudemire's playing time with Kort this season, and has been very good on the offensive end.

"Beast Power Forward" can kill through the inside line with his talent alone, and the New York media believe that the new future is promising!

'Don't think about what hasn't happened yet, the squad is well structured and Prince and Raja Bale can also pull up the bench.

Li You is not worried about injuries, and although the big man Wright has been rotten this season, he can also be a meat shield;

Mutombo has taken up the bench center position, and the veteran is able to make almost two blocks per game and rebound well, but his finishing ability has dropped dramatically.

The main rotation is injury-free, everyone is in excellent form, and even if Stoudemire suddenly falls, they can beat other teams with their current squad base.

Grunfield shook his head, the general manager and the players naturally think about different things, and "asset depreciation" is a huge risk.

If a player suddenly cools down after a contract is issued, it will have a huge impact on the team's squad.

In the offseason, the league is likely to implement new terms, and Lee will sign a super-cap salary, in which case, the Knicks will also have salary pressure.

"Actually, we have a chance to get Rasheed Wallace, and as long as we send Stoudemire, there is a high probability that the other side will agree to the deal."

"It's just that Coach D'Antoni disagrees and he's bullish on Stoudemire's future."

Glenfield shrugged his shoulders and said that trading the over-the-top All-Stars was actually the will of the curly boss, but it was unanimously opposed by everyone.

Rasheed Wallace is indeed a star player, but once a trade happens, it is destined to disrupt the existing roster structure.

The out-of-style All-Stars are also not interested in playing off the bench, and Wallace will certainly ask for a starting spot.

When the team's record is far ahead, breaking the existing squad structure and destroying the dressing room is something that only people with brain problems can do.

James Dolan's proposal was vetoed, and he just wanted all five of the Knicks to be All-Stars, and fans would love that lineup

Hearing Grenfield start gossiping about the All-Star Weekend, Lee Woo also smiled.

The current situation of the team is basically to win by lying down, and if it is not good, it can be expected that lying down will have a high probability of winning the division championship and reaching the finals again.

No one likes unknown risks, and the boss doesn't take the blame, if you lose the championship because of a trade, who will be responsible at that time?

Grenfield was almost gossiping, and at this time finally made a request:

"Lee, if you don't like working with veterans, it's best to get involved in recruiting in the offseason."

"Give the right player a call, I'm sure no one can turn down your offer."

In this year's draft, there is a high probability that the last pick in the first round will not be able to replenish the suitable No. 1 position, and Knight's form has declined after an injury, and he can only give up if he can't trade.

Li You nodded, this matter is indeed not difficult, as long as the other party can accept the status of a substitute when cooperating with the veteran, he also raised his hand to welcome:

"I'm a little curious, what kind of terms will the alliance produce?"

Grunfield smiled, for the Knicks, the terms don't matter, it's the boss who pays for it anyway:

"There is a high probability that you will get the highest maximum salary in advance, thereby compressing the salary space of the Knicks!"

"Seriously, after so many years in the league, it's the first time I've seen team owners want their players to make more money!"

The contract year was fishing, and as a result, the team had to send an excess contract, Li You couldn't agree to it, everyone wanted to see him get the top salary.

On the morning of the 17th, the New York Post reported that the NBA league was going to introduce new terms for Li You, and by the way, it also made a prediction:

"Lee could get a starting salary of 35% of the salary cap, which is a good thing for the Knicks as well!"

For a big ball city like New York, Li You can earn back no matter how much money he takes!

The management's anger at James Dolan is also because of this, the situation is very good, why ask for trouble?

Although the specific terms have not yet appeared, this is also a big pie for young players, dreams are always there, and one more opportunity to make a lot of money is naturally a good thing!

A 35% salary cap for one person means a hefty luxury tax when it comes to building a competitive roster.

However, the players always feel that they are "the next Li You", and after this news broke, the players were naturally well received in interviews.

O'Neill's eyes were hot, and he also said two good things in an interview:

"Superstars should make a lot of money, and the league should have introduced such a clause a long time ago!"

"For players like me and Lee, the bosses should have their cheques ready!"

The Sharks took the opportunity to shout out to Buss Sr. that he needed another big contract later in his career.

Most of the players in the class of '96 will definitely not be able to enjoy the terms and conditions, after all, the team owner is not a fool, and he will not give money for no reason.

Although he couldn't get the top salary, Ray Allen, who returned to Seattle, also sent his blessings:

"Lee deserves to earn more salary, I know him, and he pays a lot for that."

"The best players deserve the best treatment, and Lee deserves a super cap salary!"

Amid the buzz about the imminent introduction of new terms, the news that a new team will be added next season has also been officially confirmed.

In addition to these news, there was a three-way deal on the day:

The Hawks sent Rasheed Wallace to the Pistons;

The Celtics traded Chris Mills to the Hawks and Mike James to the Pistons;

The Pistons sent Selke Reblaxia, Bob Sulla, and a 2004 first-round pick to the Hawks and Chaki Atkins, Lynch Hunter, and a 2004 first-round pick to the Celtics.

The Pistons managed to strengthen an All-Star big man, and Milicic failed to win the trust of Larry Brown, and the team ultimately chose "Mature Man".

After not playing a few games with the Hawks, Rasheed Wallace had to report to Detroit.

TNT's show keeps up with current events, so it's natural to comment on the deal, and Kenny Smith applauds as always:

"In last year's playoffs, in 4 games, the Pistons lost 55 rebounds!"

"Ben Walley is good, but the team still needs a good big man to protect the basket."

"When you lose a lot of rebounds, you're not destined to win games, and I think head coaches Joe Dumas and Larry Brown made the right decision."

In the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, the Pistons lost rebounds every game, and they desperately needed a big man, so they selected Milicic in the draft.

It's just that because of the change of head coach, Larry Brown didn't trust the rookie and ended up with this deal again.

For the Pistons, this is a very targeted reinforcement!

Charles Barkley has always been unable to listen to his partner say good things, and at this time he began to mention his star theory again:

"The one who can fight a superstar must be another superstar!"

"I admire Wallace, but there's a big gap between him and a player like Lee."

"If the Pistons' goal is just to make it to the division finals, then they could succeed and if they want to compete for a championship, that's a no-brainer."

Ernnie Johnson listened to this and added with a serious face:

"At the current standings, the Pistons could fall to No. 4, which means there's a good chance they'll face the Knicks in the semifinals."

"Reaching the divisional finals is not an easy task!"

These words immediately made Charles Barkley laugh, perhaps poking the fat man's laughter, who suddenly couldn't stop laughing in the studio.

Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson looked at each other helplessly, as if they didn't understand what was funny about it.

After Charles Barkley controlled his emotions, he spoke:

"I just remembered one thing, do you think the Pistons will deliberately lose and then avoid the Knicks?"

"I understand them, but I can't help but laugh at the thought of the fourth- and fifth-place teams starting to make their records."

Kenny Smith rubbed his brow, and this remark must have offended the Pistons fans again:

"I believe the Pistons are going to sprint all the way in the second half of the game, so why lose? They can compete for the 2nd or 3rd place. ”

"It's easier to lose than to win, isn't it? Trust me, it's definitely a better choice. ”

After Charles Barkley said this, he stopped joking, but continued to say seriously:

"No matter what adjustments the Pistons make, they can't beat Lee!"

"You can't beat the Knicks on defense alone, and in the playoffs, the most important thing is to respond, and unfortunately, even if this deal is made, I don't see anyone on the Pistons who can take that responsibility."

"So, training by game, swinging downward, getting the right position to avoid the Knicks, and reaching the division finals in this way can also be regarded as a success!"

Before the second half of the game began, the big-mouthed Charles Barkley took out a wave of loans from Li You.

On the night of the 17th, at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks faced the Pistons at home.

The Knicks had a great All-Star weekend.

Both sides started the game a little slowly, and Hamilton didn't feel it at all, scoring two points on 1-of-9 shooting at half-time

At 40:56, the Knicks maintained their lead despite a mediocre performance on the offensive end.

Larry Brown shook his head in his heart as he walked to the locker room, knowing that he couldn't win on defense alone.

Perhaps it was the All-Star weekend that broke off, and Ben Wallace also vomited frequently in the first half, making 1-of-5 from the field and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line, with 3 points, 6 rebounds and 2 turnovers

At this time, only Darwin Hamm, who started in the dressing room, was still cheering everyone on:

"It's not over yet, we still have a chance!"

"The opponent is not in good shape, we just need to reduce the mistakes and put the ball in the basket to close the score."

Billups nodded, but still didn't speak, he knew the Knicks very well, and he knew what the double-digit point difference meant.

Head coach Larry Brown entered the locker room and just explained the do's and don'ts as is customary, and then asked the assistant coach to bring chicken soup.

The Pistons are currently in an awkward position, and the team will still face a run-in problem due to the fact that the trade has just taken place, and the reinforcements will not be available for a few more days.

Therefore, losing is also an acceptable outcome, after all, they are aiming for the division finals, and there is nothing to be ashamed of avoiding the Knicks early.

After the start of the second half, Madison Square Garden, the New York fans in the scene began to shout loudly again:

“Defense！.”

Billups, who received the ball on the baseline, was very slow to advance after being led by Li You, and it took almost 8 seconds to dribble through the half.

The Pistons' first offensive option was Hamilton, who slipped quickly across the baseline from the bottom right corner.

Memet Oku's off-ball screen on the right near baseline didn't do much, Artest pulled it in stealthily and Hamilton couldn't get out of the defence in time.

When he came to the left-hand near-baseline position, "Big Ben" was more aggressive with off-ball screens, moved a step just right, and slammed his body into Artest.

The trio almost collided on the left side of the penalty line, but as Hamilton accelerated to the outside, they were able to get rid of Artest's entanglement.

On the left-hand block, Hamilton was open and Billups couldn't pass the ball in time.

As a last resort, Hamilton continued to move with his hands open, leaning against the defense at the top of the arc, and Billups turned around and sent the ball away when he switched to his right hand.

Hamilton, who received the ball near the free throw line, failed to shoot directly, but was chased in front of Artest again.

After the bogushing, the right hand released the ball, Hamilton mobilized Artest's defensive center of gravity, and after releasing the ball, he took a big step forward and immediately stopped sharply, and finally made a quick jump shot against the defense!

"Bang!"

Artest interfered, the basketball slammed out of the basket again, "Big Ben" was stuck behind Kurt Thomas, and while the two were still pulling, Gasol had already collected the rebound on the bottom right of the basket.

“Wow！”

The excellent defense sparked cheers from the crowd again, and Hamilton was 1-of-10 and seemed to be completely lost tonight.

Darvin Ham remained the Pistons' most dynamic player, staying by Hill's side when he stepped out, and the two surged through the halfcourt early.

The Pistons' defensive discipline was very good and the alignment was timely, and after Lee Youyun passed half court, he noticed that "Big Ben" was on the left near baseline and immediately beckoned to Kurt Thomas.

Gasol took the initiative to move to the basket at this time, ready to receive the ball in the low post.

When Kurt Thomas came to the left elbow, Gasol also had Okuka behind him.

Although the receiving position was too high, Li You still sent a pass, and at the same time, Artest in the bottom right corner immediately moved and took the initiative to come to a position close to the right wing to cover Li You without the ball.

Hamilton chose to switch defenses and followed Li You to the bottom right corner, Gasol made a feint to throw the ball to the baseline at this time, and Oku subconsciously reminded his teammates loudly.

Without paying attention, Oku's raised left forearm sensed Gasol's quick turn.

With his left hand, he released the ball with his left hand, leaned on the defense to complete the turn, and after catching the ball with his right hand, Gasol accelerated along the baseline to break through.

Three steps rushed up and squeezed past Oku's side, grabbed the ball with one hand with his right hand, Gasol came to the bottom left of the basket, and reflexively dunked!

"Ahh

After the dunk, Gasol yelled under the basket and lit up the atmosphere in the arena with a smooth pass.

Keeping "Big Ben" away from the basket was to make room for the big man to play alone, and the tactics were successful, and it took a few people on the court for the Pistons to realize this.

It's just that several people in the defensive round focused most of their attention on Li You, and Gasol won several singles easily in this game, and he didn't encounter a bag since the start of the game.

On the MSG commentary bench, Walter Fraser first praised Gasol's performance loudly, and then suddenly sighed:

"If Gasol had shown his current form in his rookie season, maybe we wouldn't have lost that title."

Mav Albert was almost speechless when he heard this "IF", and he was already very happy with Gasol after only three seasons of such a performance:

"A lot of our young players have grown this season!"

"Lee is definitely a good leader, he's given up some of his shots this season, and this year is also his contract year."

"This is the purest basketball player, Lee only cares about winning!"

Although many commentators believe that Lee Woo is fishing because he didn't win the MVP this season, the sports media in New York have praised Lee Woo for sacrificing his stats for his teammates.

It's hard to judge, because Gasol did explode in a contract year, and the stats went up to the next level, with positive performances in every game.

Coupled with the fact that the Knicks' record has always been ranked first in the league, the team's chemistry is getting better and better, and "Winning Honey" has also begun to believe that Li You took the initiative to make sacrifices for victory.

In the Pistons' offensive round, Hamilton couldn't get rid of the defense at the first time, and in desperation, Oku raised the right elbow area, and after receiving the ball, he played a simple hand-to-hand cooperation with Billups.

Sending a pass from the top of the arc, Billups feigned to cut through the middle and then quickly reversed to catch the ball.

Li You slid quickly, squeezed through the cover at the first time, and chased down Billups again.

There was a chance to get rid of the entanglement with the cover of his teammates, but Billup, who lacked explosiveness, had no choice but to be blocked by Li You in the right blocking area.

Seeing that his teammate's offense stalled, Oku opened his hand again to ask for the ball, signaling to play the same tactical combination again.

After sending the pass, Billups wanted to catch the ball again, but Li You chased after him, and out of caution, he simply stayed away from the three-point line to get the ball safely.

After two laps of tossing and turning, there was little time left to attack, and in the end Billups could only launch a high block.

Gasol stopped at the three-point line, Li You bypassed the bottom line, Billups dribbled with the ball in his left hand, and made a long-range three-point jumper after a sharp stop at the top of the arc!

"Bang!"

The basketball smashed into the back edge of the basket and finally popped off the baseline, and Billups clapped his hands in frustration and reluctantly followed his teammates to quickly retreat.

After half-time, Lee Yoo waved at Kurt Thomas again, but Gasol was still in the right block.

Billups watched as Lee You, who was holding the ball in his right hand, turned around and moved to the right flank, hurriedly reminding his teammates loudly.

Turning his head to observe the position of his teammates, Billups lost his mind slightly, and Li You, who was holding the ball in his right hand on his side, suddenly blew the ball on the spot, then quickly turned around, and accelerated laterally after catching the ball with his left hand.

Losing his defensive position in an instant, Billups hurriedly slid and just got close to the left flank, and before he could adjust his body's center of gravity, he crashed headfirst into Kurt Thomas.

Blocking and dismantling in the high position, getting rid of the defense, Li You suddenly lowered his center of gravity in the face of the "big book" who changed the defense, and quickly changed direction under his crotch.

Immediately after switching to the right hand, Lee Woo squeezed through the two and broke through to the paint area in the blink of an eye.

Ben Wallace scrambled to chase the defense, and at the same time, Ham also quickly assisted the defense from the left near baseline position to the basket.

Directly in front of the basket, Li You, who observed the defense, accelerated slightly, allowing "Big Ben" to chase the defense to his side, and rushed up after three steps against the defense during the march.

Ben Wallace and Ham both swooped up, and Lee, who was holding the ball with one hand in his right hand, quickly pulled the ball behind his back and flicked it into the bottom left corner in the air.

Completely unguarded, Grant Hill took the ball and aimed for a while, and finally made a solid jump shot!

"Huh!" Three-pointers hollow into the net.

At 40:61, the margin was more than 20 points, and Madison Square Garden was completely boiling.

Billups came close to making a steal after him, and then clapped his hands again in frustration.

Li You and Hill high-fived and stayed in the baseline position after high-fives, and when they saw Billups's whole face wrinkled, they couldn't help but smile and said:

"You'll have to learn to watch the defense and try to guess our tactics, it shouldn't be difficult!"

“.”

Barely pulling out a smile, Billups really didn't want to respond, if he could guess Li You's intentions, he would have completed the steal just now.

In the next game, Hamilton still couldn't find his shooting touch, and the more he threw it, the more iron he tossed.

The Knicks blossomed a little more, with a couple of simple pick-and-rolls, and Kurt Thomas made back-to-back jumpers from the free-throw line.

The head coach didn't call a timeout, the margin widened, and Billups let himself go and started throwing three-pointers.

The Pistons scored piecemeal, with free throws, secondary offenses, and the occasional transition offense while the Knicks were hitting

With 3 minutes and 12 seconds left in the third quarter, the right wing hit iron, and after Billups gave Li You a long rebound, he could only retreat numbly.

When he came to the left wing, Li You suddenly stopped before he could get close to the three-point line, and then feigned the ball with his right hand.

Billups subconsciously pounced upwards to interfere, Li You took advantage of the left hand to lead the ball forward, instantly passed the defense, and after dribbling a big step, the left flank immediately stopped and made a quick jump shot!

"Huh!" Three-pointers hollow into the net.

At 55:80, the margin widened again, and Coach Larry Brown calmly asked for a timeout, then turned around to greet the atmosphere group.

Li You's shooting didn't feel good tonight, and this was the second three-pointer of the game.

Mav Albert had some regrets, and he also expected Li You to perform a few more times after he regained his shooting touch, but the opponent surrendered:

"In the third quarter, Lee completely found his game form, and several transition offenses were very exciting!"

Walter Fraser saw that Larry Brown was back on the bench and began to tease his opponent again:

"With the addition of Rasheed Wallace, the Pistons should be able to solve the rebounding problem."

"But they can't limit Lee, that's the reason for the loss, I'm not optimistic about this reinforcement, they still have a big problem with their attack."

New York fans love this kind of biased commentary, and in fact, with the addition of Wallace, the All-Star big man can also help the team with offensive constipation.

At the end of the third quarter, the score was fixed at 58:88, and the game was out of suspense.

On the Pistons bench, Hamilton had a look of frustration on his face, scoring 8 points on 2-of-15 shooting and three quarters.

Billups scored 12 points on 5-of-14 shooting and 2-of-4 from the free-throw lineup, neither of whom spoke, and they weren't as good as Oku and the bench.

Ben Wallace listened to the cheers of the fans in the stadium, depressedly took off his headband, and comforted his teammates by the way:

"It's just a regular season, and in the playoffs, we're going to wrap up Lee and that's our real defensive system."

"You just have to keep shooting, and the scorer just needs to believe in yourself."

Larry Brown nodded secretly when he saw several people on the bench start to communicate, and it is not a bad thing to lose, it can help them grow their game experience.

When it came to garbage time, Milicic still didn't get a chance to play, and the budding kept watching the coaching staff, and his expectations gradually turned into despair:

"God! Why let me come to the Pistons! ”

At the end of the game, 88:112, the Knicks got off to a good start to the second half.

9-of-17, 2-of-7 from beyond the three-point line, 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, 24 points, 4 rebounds, 14 assists and 2 steals with no turnovers.

Lee Woo, who handed over two double-doubles, also talked about the new clause in an interview after the game.

Regarding the fact that he was about to get a super top salary, Li You just responded calmly with a smile on his face:

"The clause can encourage more young players, which I think is a good thing!"

"For me, a salary cap is more of a respect!"

In the first week after the All-Star Weekend, the Knicks had only two games to play, and after the victory over the Pistons, they had two days off to beat the Jazz at home.

On Sunday the 22nd, the Knicks will face the Cavaliers at home.

LeBron James's stats have risen rapidly lately, filling up the stats column in almost every game.

The Cavaliers clocked in for another three quarters that night, 66:86, and the final quarter went into garbage time.

Despite only playing three quarters, James had good stats, shooting 7-of-20 from the field, 6-of-8 from the free-throw line, 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4 turnovers.

Filling the data column again, James sat in the seat with an envious expression on his face, and the New York fans at the scene didn't seem to have watched it, and they were all shouting Li You's name at this time.

Jeff Van Gundy has been putting pressure on the league lately, and a new team has come in and wants to sign the top pick, and he will never say yes!

The bald young marshal had long been accustomed to the atmosphere of Madison Square Garden, and noticed the expression of James beside him, so he habitually sent out chicken soup:

"As long as we can lead the Cavaliers to a championship, trust me, the Cleveland fans will burst out with more energy!"

"You're going to be a city hero! Now all you have to do is be patient, those small prizes don't matter to you! ”

The rotten Cavaliers will most likely make James not win the best rookie.

However, after hearing the head coach's encouragement and thinking about the team's situation, James still accepted this result, and he wanted to chase greatness:

"I understand, Coach! I just want to win for Cleveland! ”

“.”

(End of chapter)