The God of Basketball

Matt Barnes finally made things more awkward by trying to explain.

He intended to praise Li Zhen's aesthetics to convey that we are all people who like beauties and make beauties like them. However, when the words came out of his mouth, they were all a bit obscene.

With his honor of at least being a double bonus stick in the gang, discussing women...it's hard to think of love, aesthetics and the like.

"I decided to give you this brother."

Zach Randolph comes by at the end.

Barnes did not expect to be self-defeating, and even formed a friendship with Randolph. And, Randolph also reminded him: "Don't say this to Bruce in the future. Bruce is not like us. He is the kind of man who just nods and has thousands of women waiting to climb into his bed at any time. God give He's on easy mode, and we're trying to get there."

"Back to New York, let's push the train together."

As he spoke, Randolph also took out his mobile phone and showed him the newly arrived tea from a high-end club.

Barnes originally wanted to refuse righteously, impassionedly claiming that he already had a girlfriend and loved her very much. However, helplessly, the tea leaves that Randolph twiddled his fingers were so touching.

"hey-hey."

Barnes showed the expression of a fellow man: "From today on, you are my brother!!"

Heh, man.

...

Neither Isiah Thomas nor Li Chen expected Randolph and Barnes to get married so quickly.

However, in the brief press conference that followed, the three of them did make a fuss.

Barnes, Foyer, Thomas and Randolph appeared together in the media room of the North Shore Gardens, where the Knicks' public relations department improvised a short press conference to introduce the two new players and welcome them. join in.

This was originally just a formality.

But who let this be Boston?

Also, when the Knicks' head of thinking, Stephon Marbury, isn't sitting here, it's hard to control the divergent thinking of these guys.

The press conference briefly introduced the two new aids. Isaiah expressed his sincere welcome on behalf of the club, and then said a word of praise, and said that both of them will play tonight, and their jersey numbers have also been selected.

After this process, a reporter asked: "Now there are many voices outside saying that you have made a bad deal. The value of David Lee is underestimated, and the Golden State Warriors are likely to take off with David Lee."

Isaiah was still very reserved at this time, and he expressed his blessings to David Lee. At the same time, he claimed that Barnes and Foyer brought the Knicks the most valuable defense, and believed that they would form a close and harmonious chemical reaction with the team.

Zach Randolph is honest.

"David Lee's playing time in the Knicks is getting less and less. He will only delay his youth here. We let him go to the Warriors to pursue a better future. To have someone to be ridiculed? I think you guys in the media are just making trouble, just trying to make everyone uncomfortable."

Forehead……

The reporters that Randolph blocked were quite unhappy.

Barnes gave Randolph a thumbs up below.

When the reporters once again sourly expressed how to view the Knicks' defensive efficiency only ranked 18th in the league. Randolph couldn't bear it anymore: "Yes, we just can't defend well. But what about your defensive efficiency ranking second? Isn't your record worse than ours!"

Randolph's disgusting appearance made Barnes amazed.

He loves this rhythm so much.

But at the same time, he was a little worried that the head coach and management would teach Randolph a lesson because of this. After all, good media relations are also a required course for players.

However, he quickly dispelled his doubts.

Because, Isiah Thomas is tougher.

He was asked: "Are you worried that the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic surpassed the Knicks' record in the regular season before the All-Star break..."

"I'm not worried at all."

Thomas raised his eyebrows: "If they had the ability, they would have surpassed it long ago. You can also ask them for me, what are you waiting for?"

Forehead……

The reporters were hurt internally and felt quite uncomfortable.

Barnes, on the other hand, had an exasperated expression, and his little eyebrows flew high: This is where I belong. Working with this kind of true-tempered hooligan is simply not too pleasant, and he will never hold back when he sees who is upset.

I want to make a name for myself in New York! !

The time for Barnes to feel a sense of belonging came too quickly.

...

Li Zhen criticized Thomas and Zach Randolph in the locker room, and the manager of the team's PR department told him the news ten minutes ago with a headache.

He believes that Boston will definitely treat the Knicks as a strong opponent next. Can't you be steady and steady? Do you have to be so arrogant?

"Isaiah almost pointed at the group of reporters tonight and told them: I'm not targeting the Celtics, I'm talking about all the Eastern Conference teams, they are rubbish." The PR manager felt his head hurt.

He hopes that Li Zhen can educate Thomas and Randolph, this is the only person he can think of who can contain Randolph and Thomas.

What he didn't expect was that Li Zhen really criticized them.

But the direction of criticism is quite different.

"Why are you talking so conservatively? Look how they're targeting us? Didn't you pick up some vocabulary from the Boston papers?"

Forehead….

Randolph and Thomas humbly accepted. They all sincerely expressed their hope to learn some new knowledge from Harvard's top students.

Li Zhen was too lazy to joke with them.

Instead, he said seriously: "Since the words have been released, the game must be tough. Everyone here is a person who cares about face. I believe you also know that once we lose this game, we will face the humiliation of Boston. .”

"I don't want those annoying people to show off their might, so no matter from which angle you look at it, you have to be 100% ready! Because..."

"We have nowhere to go but to win."

Barnes watched Li Zhen mobilize his morale with a few words, and everyone's eyes burst into flames.

You have come to the right place.

He felt strong emotions again.

Barnes' integration was faster than expected, and he even felt that he was born for this Knicks.

...

ESPN temporarily broadcasts the game live across the United States.

McBrin, Reggie Miller, Bill Walton were all sitting in the studio.

The hurricane of the Knicks this season is beyond everyone's imagination. Before the start of the season, most people believed that the Celtics would be the undisputed No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, and the Knicks would at most maintain the record of last season.

Because the Knicks didn't have many signings in the summer, and even Randolph and Griffin were problematic players, everyone was worried that the young Li Zhen couldn't hold the scene.

But now, one by one, under the leadership of Isiah Thomas, they pretended to fly.

Isiah's remarks at the press conference have been repeatedly broadcast on the ESPN channel.

"Thomas is now more serious than when he was in Detroit. Does he really think that the overall strength of the Knicks has surpassed the Celtics with the Big Three? The Orlando Magic are also menacing, and they have defeated them before. .”

Reggie Miller said helplessly on TV: "Isiah is too arrogant."

He felt that Thomas was pretending to be forced, because the overall strength of the Knicks was not strong enough for Dugu to seek defeat. What else could this do but irritate the Celtics and Orlando Magic, and potentially the Cleveland Cavaliers?

In fact, when Paul Pierce was interviewed before the game, he had already vowed to say: "Overtake the Knicks, starting tonight!"

Moreover, he did not forget to criticize Thomas's previous discussion. "If Bruce Lee is a superstar, then there are at least 80 superstars in the league today, and our team has five!"

"He's going to get the superstar treatment tonight."

Pierce said with a serious expression.

"It's serious."

Bill Walton spread his hands. He likes Li Zhen very much, but he also had to be honest: "Isiah Thomas' remarks always put Bruce on the cusp."

"But what is gratifying is that he can withstand this pressure every time and grow under the pressure..."

Bill Walton's admiration was soon forcibly interrupted.

Because of the farce with Isiah Thomas, ESPN has stopped reporting on the Knicks.

In fact, Thomas and all Knicks players declined interviews with ESPN before the game. Earlier, Thomas even rejected ESPN's coverage in his postgame press conference.

'He's always so headstrong. '

When James Dolan talked about the dispute between Thomas and ESPN, he said with a smile on his face.

He doesn't mind at all that ESPN's negative stance could scar the Knicks.

After all, the New York market has enough for him to eat. What's more, the Asian market is also exploding crazily.

Who cares what ESPN says.

Besides, Isiah was the man he admired the most.

...

The North Shore Garden Arena quickly became the craziest devil's home stadium in the league. When the Knicks entered the arena, the audience booed and cursed.

Especially when Bruce stepped onto the court, the abuse reached its peak.

However, Matt Barnes found that the elegant and easy-going Bruce took it easy and was still personable.

Eddie Griffin has always been indifferent, with a cool attitude that has nothing to do with himself.

Zach Randolph kept swearing there. In his eyes, more than 20,000 people here are raised on dog food, and there are some bitches and the like.

Also, there's Stephon Marbury. He has been emphasizing: These are paper tigers, this kind of bravado will not intimidate our heroic Knicks players.

Forehead….

Matt Barnes finally understands why the Golden State Gang lost to the Knicks. Although the Knicks are a bunch of eccentrics, they all perform their own duties. There are thugs, there are thugs, there are thugs, there are leaders, and there are leaders, and there are spiritual inspirations... Such a team is strong!

The most unexpected thing for Matt Barnes was when players from both sides walked onto the field and faced Paul Pierce, they walked over and spat trash on purpose: "Tonight, you will be broken in the North Shore Garden, and you will never be able to get up. You vase with a name in vain!"

The gentle Bruce raised his eyebrows: "Hehe, such a good story, you must not screw it up."

"There are too many people who want to expose my true colors, but without exception, they all failed and became my stepping stones. You must work hard."

Li Zhen's gentle words are like sharp spears, constantly stabbing Pierce's emotional nerves.

Paul Pierce's expression became disgusted at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his breathing became heavy.

At this time, Matt Barnes suddenly understood why people with knowledge and culture can always stand at the top of the world.

Then, he made a decision, and he walked up to Paul Pierce: "Man, you're playing against me tonight."

He has a rebellious face.

His fierce face reflected his firmness.

Before he said this, he remembered what Eddie Griffin said to him five minutes ago: "Zach thinks that if we just stand by and watch him, that guy will automatically become the dominant player in the NBA. But no, that guy There are still many enemies that cannot be defeated. Therefore, he needs our help."

"If you want to join our team, you have to give your all and give it your all."

"It's a path to glory."

"I'm waiting to see how you do."

Eddie Griffin voluntarily gave up the starting position before the game, and he let the newcomers Barnes and Foyer join the starting list.

In order to increase the team's peripheral attack ability, Quentin Richardson became the team's starting small forward.

This lineup fell into the eyes of Doc Rivers, and the corners of his mouth were unnaturally sneered. He has already learned from the reporter of ESPN that Thomas' arrogant remarks before the game. In fact, these remarks also aroused strong repercussions in the locker room of the home team. Everyone aggressively expressed that they would kill the Knicks. Even Garnett said that he could play with injuries, but in the end Rivers convinced him that he believed in the strength of his teammates and that killing chickens does not require overkill.

"Isiah Thomas really thinks of himself as a famous coach."

Rivers shook his head mockingly.

This kind of new player who just joined the team as a starter should not take any more risks.

Therefore, he pressed both hands and signaled the team to attack at full strength from the beginning, and to expand the point difference extremely quickly, so that the Knicks had no way of turning back.

beep!

The referee blew his whistle.

Foyer and Perkins took off at the same time.

Both of these are tank-type centers who focus on defense. But Perkins' height and shape are more advantageous, and he is young.

So... snap!

He was the first to shoot the basketball.

This is a rare picture for the Knicks this season.

However, just as the basketball flew toward the Celtics' half court, Li Zhen made a sudden attack. He sprang out like lightning, like a strange shadow... Pop!

The basketball was intercepted by him on the spot.

Then, he pushed forward with the ball.

Lagalondo hurriedly pursued, and Boston's defensive system quickly began to operate... With the blessing of defensive coach Thibodeau, Boston's defensive strength has long been improved by many levels.

However, they still haven't left Bruce in his tracks.

When Li Zhen maximized his explosive power and speed, Lagalondo's pursuit seemed redundant.

Moreover, the old PJ Brown is not the wolf king after all, and his defense was slow.

And just this shot, even though Bruce Li Baiju passed the gap, his figure was like smoke, fluttering over the restricted area, and he used an extremely elegant layup to gently throw the basketball into the Celtics' basket... Swish!

The gentle voice gently shattered the hearts of countless fans.

At the same time, Bruce did not forget to give Paul Pierce some advice after he landed: "Your double-teaming is too slow. If it's just this level of defense, I think... your wish will probably come true."

Bruce spread his palms.

Eddie Griffin and Stephen Marbury on the sidelines smiled gratifiedly at the same time, and their king finally started talking trash.

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