Chapter 30: The Redemption of Zach Randolph
Jason Kidd never imagined that one day Hardaway would imitate him to play.
Because from the beginning of his debut, Hardaway was the pride of the sky, and Jason Kidd was known as a young point guard.
At that time, although Kidd also performed very well, he also got a big contract, and his record was also very good. But compared to Hardaway's brilliance, it is far behind. It wasn't that he didn't envy Hardaway.
But with Hardaway's fall due to injury, he began to rejoice in his style of play, which lasted a lifetime and was able to maintain an efficient output in the final moments of his career.
However, now that Hardaway is back, he has actually begun to learn from himself.
This somewhat makes Jason Kidd a little unbalanced.
Why?
Why did you enjoy thousands of scenery when you were young, but when you were old, your physical fitness declined, so you came to learn my technical movements, and you learned so well.
It's going to be two bowls of rice.
Kidd was sad.
The sadder he became, the more he wanted to behave.
And the more he performs, the more Hardaway learns, forming a perfect closed loop.
Of course, what Hardaway learned on the spot is definitely not as strong as Jason Kidd's, and many details are not as good, at most six or seven points of skill.
However, six or seven points are enough.
Because the Knicks still have Susie in charge.
Suhee is sitting here, and with the Knicks' trio of military life, the effect is even smoother than that of the Nets.
The copycat surpasses the genuine.
Because the genuine is easy to degum.
The difference between the Knicks and the Nets is becoming more and more obvious, the Nets are still the style of the old-fashioned team, with a core point guard, an offensive arrow, and a wing supplement, and two blue-collar workers, how can such a team structure ensure the level of the playoffs.
But the Knicks are different, they are all good comrades when they come.
The departure of Antonio Davis is a very good thing for the Knicks, he did the right thing at the right time, helping the Knicks' already budding spiritual core to coalesce instantly, and the strong chemistry makes the team a 'one for all, all for one' team.
The Knicks' players have problems of one kind or another, and they were widely criticized for being garbage contracts last season.
They haven't really changed their style of play this season.
But on the spiritual level, on the willpower level, on the unity level, the transformation is reborn.
And they are willing to cooperate with each other, and firmly believe that Suxi's distribution is fair, and Suxi's does make each of their data better, and everyone has a shining moment.
Add to that the explosive locker room atmosphere and the passion to go from one victory to the next.
In terms of realm, the Knicks are already one level above the Nets.
If we talk about the previous seven or eight games, there was an element of luck in the Knicks' victory. But when they hit the back, there is less and less luck component, and they are more and more adept at playing their part.
According to the scoring criteria of basketball experts, the Knicks' current roster is the top team in the league.
But as long as the Knicks can maintain that spirit of unity and chemistry, they'll certainly be in the top six in the league.
The Nets are pretty sure not on this list.
The battle between the two sides is actually very anxious.
However, the more the Knicks played, the more determined they became. The Nets are playing more and more bottomlessly.
This led to a watershed moment in the third quarter of the game.
Vince Carter tried two heads-up attempts, both unsuccessfully.
The Knicks continued to fight back to create damage, Sushi made a long-distance run into the restricted area for a layup, and Crawford forced a jumper from beyond the three-point line to hit a 3-pointer.
The difference starts to widen from this moment.
Then, it never went back to within 8 points.
The Nets lost the game just like that, and they couldn't stop the Knicks from winning their 19th straight game.
The whole process is not even thrilling.
Suhi scored 26 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds and 3 steals as usual, which is close to Suhi's season average.
The Knicks also scored 113 points as usual, which is also the Knicks' season average.
The Nets also put in their season average of 101 points.
That's it, there is no grand narrative, no thrilling, just a simple presentation of strength. The Nets are overwhelmed by the torrent of history that is rolling in, and they must admit that they are no match for the Knicks and are powerless to stop the Knicks' rise.
No matter how much they look down on the Knicks, even if there are a few authoritative experts who use detailed data to analyze the Knicks' lineup is not strong, there are such and such shortcomings.
But so what?
The light boat has crossed the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Suhi led the Knicks to the No. 1 record in franchise history, with a 19-game winning streak.
The cheers at Madison Garden couldn't be subsided for a long time, and when Suhi raised his hands, more than 20,000 fans in the stadium chanted MVP.
In less than half a season, Suhi is already the co-owner of basketball in the Big Apple, and he has earned the respect of all the fans from the bottom of his heart. Moreover, some people have already begun to describe Suhi as the number one superstar in team history.
On top of that, Suhi's phrase at the start of the season about winning the championship is gradually no longer seen as a joke, and everyone is becoming more aware of the weight of this sentence.
Whether it's New York fans, or supporters of other teams.
With the Knicks starting the 19-game winning streak, something that was previously thought impossible has become full of possibilities.
"A 19-game winning streak isn't what we're after, it's just the beginning. Maybe we can get 25 straight wins, or more. ”
"It's just a number, I don't care about it," Suhi said. What I care about is whether my teammates are having fun, whether they are getting better, whether they are enjoying the game more. Victory is just an extra bonus. ”
Su Xi's words were quite forced.
However, looking at the entire alliance, who would dare to refute it to their face?
If you have the ability, you can also lead the team to win 19 consecutive victories first.
A winning streak is the thing that best unites a team's will to fight and unity, because there is no one who doesn't want to win. The human pleasure reward mechanism is to keep chasing victory, victory, and victory!
…
After winning the Nets, Sushi led the team to Philadelphia non-stop, where the 76ers gave the Knicks a victory. Because before the game, they announced the deal.
With Allen Iverson leaving the Seven-Six Players after almost 10 years of service, Philadelphia management is finally tired of the unruly little man fighter.
When Iverson was no longer able to pull off the miracle he had in 2001, the contradictions that had accumulated before began to surface. When Iverson is tough, he doesn't train, he doesn't speak, and all kinds of outrageous things are regarded as negligible petty pleasures. As Iverson slipped off the top, they became unbearable.
To describe it in the lines of a domestic movie, Iverson used to be Britney, but now she can only be Mrs. Niu.
Iverson was traded to Denver to work with Suhi's college buddy, Carmelo Anthony.
It's worth mentioning that they are now second and third on the NBA scoring charts, and what kind of chemistry they will have when they get together is interpreted differently by the basketball media.
But one thing is for sure, as soon as the posters of Iverson and Anthony are hung out, there is no need to worry about ticket sales at home.
There will be a large number of fans who will pay for the pairing.
In this game, the fans in the stadium looked listless. They obviously couldn't accept their team spirit just leaving.
It was a no-brainer for the Knicks to win this victory.
Suhi only played one quarter, and Nate Robinson was given an unprecedented chance to play, like an energy kid with explosives in his heel, bouncing around all night.
He reminds some of Iverson.
This may be a thoughtful little easter egg that the Knicks gave to 76ers fans.
After playing this game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks left for New York for their next game against Christmas.
And the opponent is the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James.
It was a matchup that was deliberately arranged at the beginning of the season, and David Stern must have felt that he had a very clever arrangement at the time: Suhi led the Bad Team and James led the Cavaliers to the top of the Forbidden City for the first time, and it was the pinnacle battle of the class of 2003.
But he never dreamed that after Suxi came to the Knicks, he actually soared into the sky and rushed directly to the first place in the league with the Knicks.
Now LeBron James's team is embarrassed to issue a press release saying that Sushi has never proven his ability to lead the team, and at the beginning, there were many basketball experts who compared Susie's data with James, and added the record.
But lately, there has been almost no such behavior.
Although they are still touting James, they rarely bring Suhi.
After all, so far this season, James has averaged 28+7+8 per game, and Sushi has averaged 26+11+10+3 per game. In terms of statistics, Suhi is a head above James, James is just a quasi-triple-double, but Suxi is a real triple-double per game.
And, in terms of record, the Cavaliers are only now in fifth place in the East.
The Knicks are the No. 1 player in the league and are undefeated.
How to compare?
No matter how you compare, the chosen son is not superior.
So it's simply not comparable.
Beautiful alone.
Even before the Christmas War, there was little publicity on the Cleveland side, although the media inevitably compared Suhee to James. But James himself stopped issuing a press release.
New York, on the other hand, is focused on promoting the Knicks' winning streak, and they hope to see the Knicks get their 21st straight win streak at Christmas.
…
Suhey is nothing more than Christmas, and his only interest this Christmas is whether Scarlett Johansson will cosplay the little elk at Christmas.
He still trains as usual.
In the afternoon, Eddie Curry chatted with him. "Jack, you know what? Zach Randolph came to New York, and he was photographed playing cards in Atlantic City. ”
"My buddy told me that this guy lost hundreds of thousands." Eddie Curry said: "This guy has been hit hard, I feel like he's almost done. ”
Su Xi raised his eyebrows and sighed: "The media is a sharp blade." They can always ruin a person with ease, and I don't think Randolph is as guilty as they say. ”
Suhi was sympathetic to Randolph.
The only thing Randolph did wrong in that alleged public assault on the head coach was that he didn't control his emotions. In fact, he was counter-attacking defensively.
"Just bring him to the Knicks, I don't think Portland wants him anymore, and other teams across the league probably haven't thought of working with him when they see him like this." Eddie Curry suddenly suggested.
"Haven't we all been labelled before? Look at the now—" Eddie Curry spread his hands, he was proud.
He had a feeling of rejuvenation.
Suxi shook his head, he rejected the offer from the bottom of his heart. Sympathy is sympathy, and bringing him back to the Knicks is another matter.
Now the Knicks chemistry is so good, the team is thriving, and the locker room atmosphere is almost perfect. If you bring Randolph back, no one knows if those stinky problems on him will bring the Knicks locker room back to the ground?
It's not easy to learn well, but it's a slip to learn badly.
So, he waved his hand. "Let's fight the Christmas war first."
…
Megan Fox came to New York early to celebrate Christmas, and Suhee accompanied her on a shopping trip to Atlantic City, which has not only casinos, but also many big-name stores.
This walk was an afternoon, and Suxi didn't know why a woman's motivation to go shopping was so strong.
While shopping, Suhi bumps into Zach Randolph, who has just stepped out of a business van and is ready to go inside to continue playing cards and win back what he lost.
Sushi saw Randolph, he smiled and nodded at him, not saying anything more.
The same was true of Randolph, who nodded and walked inside.
Sue didn't want to be nosy.
However, it didn't take two minutes. Zachrandorf, who had walked in, suddenly turned back and went straight to Suhi.
He finally couldn't afford to fall so peacefully.
He took Sushi as a lifesaver, he came to Suhey, and he said to Suhey, "Jack, do you think I still have a chance?" ”
Sushi was stunned, and he looked at Randolph. He felt a little abrupt.
"I've heard Quentin and Jalen talk about the Knicks' locker room atmosphere, and I'm very impressed with their changes. They say that you never exclude tainted players, you treat them equally. Also, you're in Indiana, and you're getting along well with those stingheads. So, I'd like to talk to you, and I'd like to be unraveled. ”
Zachrandolph said to Sushi very seriously: "This is something that even the priests cannot solve. ”
"But I'm shopping with my girlfriend right now." Suhi lifted the shopping bag in her hand.
The faint light in Randolph's eyes dimmed visibly.
At this point, Suhi said, "I think you should go and shave your beard now and take a shower." If you have time tomorrow, come to Madison Garden to watch the game. Contact me ahead of time and I'll take you around the arena. ”
Suhi took out a business card from his pocket: "This is my contact information." ”
Zach Randolph took the business card with both hands, although it was a very light and thin card, but it looked heavy in Randolph's hands.
He took it very seriously, and he knew it was a lifesaver for him.
"Thank you, I will definitely go." Randolph said, "I won't bother you. ”
With that, he walked outside, and after taking two steps, he turned back again: "By the way, Jack, which girlfriend are you going to be with today?" ”
Suxi smiled and raised her good-looking eyebrows: "Transformers." ”
Hahahaha.
Zach Randolph hadn't laughed like that in a long time.
(End of chapter)