Chapter 009: The Battle for the Champions, Hometown Basketball

It was the morning of April 17, and the day before, Doon and Anthony had gone through the withdrawal procedures.

Burheim was also surprised to learn of Doon's decision to drop out of school and prepare for the draft.

After some heart-to-heart conversation, he still failed to keep Doon, and finally had to agree to let him go.

Without the shackles of Syracuse University, Doon is now a fish leaping from the sea, and the sky is high for birds to fly.

Next, Doon will get on the bus to New York with Anthony.

At that time, a press conference will be held at the EDITION Hotel in Times Square, New York, and it will be openly announced that it will participate in the NBA draft ahead of schedule.

Doon, of course, was only incidental.

The key to this trip is that Bill Duffy is preparing to send Anthony to the ABC headquarters in Times Square, New York, to participate in the next talk show and build momentum for Anthony's competition for the top show.

Just last night, the NBA 02-03 regular season came to an end.

The Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers are tied for the bottom spot, with both teams having a 22.5 percent chance of being the top pick.

Bill Duffy has been in the NBA for many years and knows that the No. 1 pick can be manipulated.

Another popular at the moment, LeBron James's hometown of Akron, is geographically very close to Cleveland.

Coincidentally, it was yesterday that Michael Jordan, who played his last NBA regular season, announced his retirement again.

In other words, Jordan, the savior of NBA ratings and the founder of NBA globalization, completely announced his departure from the NBA game stage.

In this case, the NBA president who rushed to the hospital - David Stern, in order to create the next Jordan successor for the NBA.

Maybe it's going to be on James, according to a gimmick of a Cleveland son playing hometown basketball.

However, neither Anthony nor Bill Duffy wanted the title of the champion to be snatched away by others.

In order to shift the attention of the whole United States from James to Anthony, Bill Duffy used a lot of contacts and resources to arrange this interview show for Anthony.

As Anthony's good brother, Doon is also in the car, giving advice to Anthony.

"Melon, in fact, you can choose to retreat and advance and become the focus of attention in the next draft.

I think you're already far behind James in terms of competition.

So, you should go the other way and overtake in corners! ”

Anthony expressed disbelief at Doon's statement: "Brother, do you think I'm going to lose to LeBron? ”

"No, you're definitely better than James now!

But if the Cleveland Cavaliers get the No. 1 pick, I'll dare to pack the ticket.

They're going to pick James with the No. 1 pick, not you. ”

Doon told Anthony the truth, but Anthony felt so harsh when he heard this that he couldn't listen to it at all.

Seeing that Anthony was silent, Doon had to continue to say stand-up comedy: "Business is business, and the NBA is essentially just a show."

The fundamental purpose of the team's draft is to make long-term gains in the future.

James is the chosen son of Ohio, and as long as the Cleveland Cavaliers can get James, there is no reason why they shouldn't choose him.

Because as long as he plays at the Gaunt Coliseum, not only Clevelands, but almost all Ohio basketball fans will buy tickets to watch James. ”

"Do you understand now?

You were born in Brooklyn, New York, and even though you moved away from New York as a child, you're still a native New Yorker.

As an adult, you chose to play for Syracuse University in New York State in order to return to New York.

You've always wanted to play for your hometown, you wanted to play basketball.

The New York Knicks know what you're thinking, and they should be willing to welcome you home.

If the New York Knicks get the top pick, then even if you are not as strong as James, you will definitely be the top pick this year!

What's more, you're stronger than James, you're an NCAA champion, you're more mature than James! ”

"In other words, if you want to be the champion, you can't do it on your own.

The key factor in determining whether you become the champion is not yourself, but who gets the champion!

It's useless for you to try to prove your strength!

If you want to be the top pick, you can only expect the New York Knicks to get the top pick!

The next thing we need to do is to take various ways to help the New York Knicks get the No. 1 pick!

You know, the NBA headquarters is in New York, and the current NBA commissioner David Stern is also a native of New York! ”

Anthony had always known that Doon was smart, but he didn't expect Doon to be smart to that extent.

Now that Doon has spoken so thoroughly, Anthony no longer understands, then it is not a melon, but a fool.

"What you say makes sense, what should we do?"

Anthony decides to hug Doon's thigh, so he asks Doon for advice.

"I don't know if I can do it, but I can only try to say the following things to the host in your own voice in the next interview."

"It's been exactly 30 years since the New York Knicks last won a championship, and I wasn't even born.

In my childhood memories, I can only learn from family conversations that the Knicks had a championship glory days.

When I was a child, like other friends, I always hoped for a miracle to happen.

Even after moving out of New York, I still expect the Knicks on TV to win the championship.

However, the news of the Knicks' defeat is always obtained.

In the last decade, Patrick Ewing has led the Knicks to the Finals twice.

He is the pride of New Yorkers, but also synonymous with failure.

I was a natural winner and hated losing since I was a kid.

I made a private vow that if I had the opportunity to be a part of the Knicks, I would win everything for the Knicks.

Now that I've won my first NCAA championship for the Syracuse Oranges, I'm confident that I can bring that title to the NBA and to the Knicks.

Actually, I don't care if I can be the top pick, what I really want is to play for the Knicks and lift the championship trophy for the Knicks again!

As a New Yorker, it is incumbent upon me to recast the glory of the Knicks! ”

Doon, who had copied the text, was just about to take out his show card, and Anthony, who was still unsatisfied, jumped out of the car excitedly when he heard Doon finish speaking.

It didn't matter if he knocked his head a little, after Anthony was in pain, he hugged Doon and laughed, "Fake!

Brothers! How do you have a long brain, you are too talented, right?

If it weren't for your skin, I would have thought you grew up with me!

You actually told me what I had been holding back for more than ten years!

That's right, I'm a son of New York, and I'm going to recast the Knicks and win championships for all New Yorkers! ”

"There should be paper and pen in the car, right? Doon, please help me write it down, I want to memorize it in full, please. ”

Far from being stupid, Anthony is very smart, and he immediately understands the benefits of playing hometown basketball.

If he can play in New York, his income in the future will definitely be higher than playing in other teams.

In addition, in terms of improving their reputation, the New York Knicks also have no small advantage.

What's more, Doon has already stated in advance that if he wants to win the identity of the top pick, he can only expect David Stern to operate in the dark and arrange the top pick to the Knicks.

As a native New Yorker, who wouldn't want to watch the Knicks win another championship in their lifetime?