Chapter 36: [Wolong and Phoenix Chick]
New York Knicks general manager Scott Rayden, head coach Don Cheney and owner James Dolan sat in the best viewing position at Madison Garden.
Little Dolan reclined in the chair with her legs crossed, sitting in the middle.
The whole of New York City knows that this is a good boy who is addicted to drugs, alcohol, drag racing, and playing with young models. Before his dad died, he was already a famous playboy in New York City's high society.
Now that the massive MSG Group is in his hands, everyone expects him not to embarrass the Knicks too much.
Sitting to his left is Scott Rayden, the team's general manager and the club's chief executive. He is a famous second-generation ball... His dad is former Jazz head coach and general manager Frank Reden, and this kind of nepotism is common in the NBA. One person is the head coach, and the whole family receives a salary.
Scott Rayden has a beautiful resume, having worked as a scout and then assistant coach for the Jazz starting in 1981. In the process, he made a 'big achievement' by selecting John Stockton, who was not well known in college basketball in '84, and then Karl Malone the following year. The two men helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for 18 consecutive seasons and won the Western Conference championship in '97'98.
He gradually moved away from scouting and assistant coaching in '88, first becoming the Jazz's director of player personnel, '92 as director of basketball operations, and '96 as vice president of basketball operations. Then in 1999, he came to New York.
His resume looks extensive. However, it does not stand up to scrutiny.
Because his father, Frank Reden, was replaced in 1988, he left the Jazz front-line to become the club's operating staff.
After he arrived in New York, he first gave the madman Sprewell a five-year, $61.9 million contract extension. Subsequently, he gave Cote Thomas a three-year, $13 million contract, and then traded Patrick Ewing... Broke the hearts of old fans.
Nene was then drafted and traded away in exchange for Antonio Davis. Then, accept the seven-year, $41 million contract of former Jazz guard Easley, and the six-year, $42 million contract of another former Jazz guard Shanton Anderson. The most incredible thing is that he gave Alan Houston a six-year, $100 million contract extension.
The Knicks were tied to death by him in the future.
But his reputation hasn't completely collapsed, anyway, someone will take over his mess in the future and use a series of riotous operations to lead all the trouble to himself.
Despite spending so much money, the annual salary expenditure is more than $80 million, far exceeding the NBA luxury line. But they're already preparing for the new season... It's only the end of March, and they're sure they're missing out on the playoffs.
Head coach Don Cheni didn't struggle at all, he was open-minded and he sat on the right side of James Dolan.
Don Cheney's resume is even more 'rich' than Scott Rayden's.
Don Cheney played at the University of Houston in his early years, where he was teammates with Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes, who earned an outstanding college resume. He was drafted by Celtic in 1968. He is known for his defense, winning the All-Defensive Team five times in his career and helping the Celtics win two championships.
He began his coaching career with the Clippers, first as an assistant coach and then as Jim Lenum. At the time, he was the 12th black head coach in the NBA, 10 of whom were players and 5 who had played for the Celtics... This shows the complexity of the relationship between NBA coaching circles.
He coached the Clippers for two seasons without any bright spots. In his first full season, he won 32 games, missed the playoffs, and had a fight with rookie Benjamin Bonnois. His second full season was a disaster, as he went 12-70 and held the second-worst record in a single season in NBA history.
After being fired, he went to the Rockets to replace Bill Fick, who was also fired. With the help of Olajuwon, he had a decent record, but never made it past the first round. It is worth mentioning that in his third season in charge, he missed 25 games because he went to surgery. The Rockets, led by assistant coach Tomjanovich, have their best record in 86 years and are in the top five in the league. This earned him the Coach of the Year award.
Then in the playoffs, he was swept 3-0 by the Lakers. In 92, he was fired by the unbearable Rocket management, and after Tomjanovic took the position... The rocket rises.
In '93, Don Cheney went to coach the Pistons, and he had ambitions to bring Detroit back to the Finals. However, it wasn't long before civil unrest broke out in the locker room he controlled. Isaiah Thomas and Ranbir got into a fight, Thomas suffered a broken hand, and Ranbir retired. The team went through one losing streak after another, and in the end they had just 20 wins that season, and Isaiah Thomas retired. In his second season, the Pistons won 28 games. The unbearable piston fired him.
Last season, he finally got a job as an assistant head coach for the New York Knicks under Jeff Van Gundy. On December 10, 2001, luck struck him, and Jeff Van Gundy resigned, citing lack of concentration as an excuse. Don Cheney took over. When Jeff Van Gundy left, the team was 10-9. Under Don Cheney's active coaching, the final result was 30 wins and 53 losses. Creatively on an 18-game losing streak and missing out on the playoffs for the first time in fifteen years.
But just like that, Doncheni still sat next to James Dolan, still served as the team's head coach, and began preparations for next season before the season was over.
James Dolan has such a Wolong and Phoenix chick to assist, and his mood is still unaffected. It can be seen that the damage to his brain caused by drug abuse in his early years is irreversible.
Today, they came together to visit Carmelo Anthony.
Wolong Phoenix's firm belief that the Knicks have a good chance of finishing in the top three, and Carmelo Anthony from Syracuse University in New York State will quickly become a box office star and save the Knicks from misery.
James Dolan, though a bit irreversibly damaged in his brain and easy to trust others, is not very stupid, he said: "Even if we put five pigs on the field, Madison Garden would be full every night." Is the box office something we should be worried about? ”
Old Dolan opened a bank in his early years, and he probably knew that his son was a loser, and he would give him a bank that would go bankrupt sooner or later. So in the second half of his life, he exchanged his property for fixed assets, Madison Garden Arena, New York Knicks, and some hotels and television stations. These industries can make a lot of money as long as they sit there and collect rents and sell tickets.
The love of parents for their children is far-reaching.
After the start of the game, Wolong and Phoenix Chick have been promoting Anthony.
"Look, how wonderful Anthony's jumper is."
"This triple threat is definitely a master."
"Wow, this turnaround jumper is wonderful......"
"We should elect him, we are about to usher in a new era, and he will be the Ewing of the new era, leading us to a better future."
“……”
They've always instilled this in James Dolan.
That's how they bewitched James Dolan before, a rich second generation like James Dolan, as long as he says nice things, he can be impressed. He didn't want to really bend down to take charge of the team's business.
Therefore, the space for the Wolong and Phoenix chicks was given.
James Dolan seemed bored tonight, though, and he wasn't that fond of Carmelo Anthony. He said, "If Anthony is as good as you say, why is Syracuse still lagging behind?" ”
"We don't have a place for him, didn't you say before that we have Alan Houston and Sprewell, and the entire league doesn't have enough swingmen for us to fight?"
"This McNabara isn't good either."
"Who is Suhi the Sheep? Why are they all calling this strange name? ”
James Dolan asked a lot of rhetorical questions.
This caught the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks off guard.
Then, McNabara was injured and Suhi came on.
When Sushi stopped Killingsworth, James Dolan, who was still reclining in his chair, was shocked, and he stood up: What a ball!
"I like the point guard on the inside giant." James Dolan said, "Do you guys think this guy deserves a lotto show?" Our fans love him, he's more of a savior than Anthony! ”
Kindness???
Wolong and Phoenix Chicks were shocked, they were afraid that this boss would be willful. Scott Rayden hurriedly said: "Boss, this newcomer is very ordinary. I got to know him, he was brought to Syracuse by Reggie Weems, and his high school career was mediocre......"
"So how can he stand up to the inside? Who were you talking about? Reggie Weems? "James Dolan comes up with a distant name." Reggie Weems, I'm familiar, isn't it the one who had a car accident? I love his... Since it was a player he recommended, there was definitely nothing to say. ”
James Dolan watched the Syracuse University game last year, also in the quarterfinals, also at Madison Garden. James Dolan and his Wolong Phoenix Chick are sitting in this position today.
At the time, James Dolan was impressed by Reggie Weems. In fact, Wolong Phoenix Chick also likes Reggie Weems. If Reggie hadn't been in an accident, the Knicks would have traded up with his seventh pick, and it might be difficult to trade for the Rockets' first pick, but to trade for the Bulls' second pick... The operability is great.
In this way, the Knicks will not choose the Brazilian Nene, let alone trade him for Antonio Davis... Now you don't have to prepare for next season.
"This guy is good for nothing but a little better strength."
"With all my years of experience, there's a good chance he'll not even be able to play a normal tandem," Doncheney said. ”
Wolong Phoenix was afraid that James Dolan, a loser, would have a hot head and make crazy moves. In case James Dolan really uses the lotto to choose this little sheep Suhee. Something happened and became a parallel import, the boss is fine, but they are the two of them.
So, they frantically persuade.
At that moment, Carmelo Anthony executed a free throw for a technical foul and sent the ball to Suhi.
Suhi gets the basketball, and Auburn University tall point guard Stephen Levine catches up.
He spreads his arms to form a huge defensive barrier.
However, Su Xi directly met him, Su Xi's speed was not fast, but his steps were resolute, and his strength was very strong... As he squeezed in, Levin stepped back.
Suhi pushed him into the three-point line, and then suddenly stopped, Levine hurriedly stepped forward to press, but just as he stepped forward... Bang!
Su Xi quickly changed direction, his majestic explosive power completed the sharp cut, and the explosive power supported him to complete the transformation from left to right in an instant... Levin remained where he was, and Sushi had already made his way into the box.
Killingsworth quickly stepped up to the plate, and he put on a stance to knock Sushi over. Suhi suddenly made a pass inward, and Auburn's defense quickly contracted... But Suxi passed the basketball to the weak side in an instant.
Carmelo Anthony was in absolute vacancy, and the defender of him went to fill Hakim on the inside.
Anthony shot from the vacant spot...... Swish! Hit.
There is only 1 point left in the 5-point difference.
Suhi rewrote the situation when she came on the field.
Coach Jim's eyes had darkened, but now they had a new lease of life. He realized his stupidity again: Why did I just hold Jack to the bench? Why did I have to stop him from going to the NBA? He didn't say he had to go to the NBA.
When Jim was excited and in pain.
James Dolan slapped his palms, his eyes were shining, and he said to Don Cheney: "At this level of passing, you actually say that he can't tandem?" Jason Kidd is no more than that. No-look-pass, I can see it all. ”
Forehead....
Tang Cheni didn't expect it, he didn't expect Suxi to have this hand passing skills.
It made it difficult for him to ride a tiger.
Feng Xiao on the side hurriedly added: "This kind of passing is just a basic operation, boss." It can be passed out in the NCAA, but it can't be passed out in the NBA. The NBA is a monster with explosive physical fitness, and anyone who puts it in the NCAA is a random killing. I think the real problem with this guy is defense, and the fact that he can withstand the interior shows that he has great strength. But... The main job of a defender is to defend the defender. ”
"How horrible the NBA guards are."
Feng Xiao said.
James Dolan put away some excitement, he frowned: "Is that really the case?" ”
Kindness!
Wolong and Phoenix Chicks nodded in unison. They want to stop this 'stupid' boss from calling the shots, they don't want to carry a black pot that doesn't belong to them. Use the lotto show to pick this yellow-skinned defender, go crazy. Michael Jordan and Elgin Baylor are not so blind.
At this time, the alignment of the front court is formed again.
When Syracuse University defended the defense, Auburn University's leading scorer Daniels received the ball on the flank, and he swooped past Duani in one step, and Sushi quickly went up to block his breakthrough lane at the first time.
Daniels stopped, and he began to change direction in front of Suhey, his technique cut very carefully.
He's good at fooling opponents, and he's not low in talent, and in every NCAA division, he can reach the advanced level.
Now, he is facing Suhi the Sheep, who is being chanted by the fans in the stadium.
He was suddenly in the mood to blow up the highly-anticipated Syracuse University bench player.
Killing him would have destroyed Syracuse University's confidence in rebellion.
They must not be allowed to think that they still have a chance to turn the tables!
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