Chapter 615: : [Isaiah Thomas resigns]
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The God of Basketball
- Kuai Jian Jiang Hu
- 2230 characters
- 2021-01-30 04:43:19
Popovich left with worry and doubts in his head. He is the head coach who has experienced Jordan's reign. He doesn't want another Big Mac team in the NBA.
Since the dunk contest, Li Zhen finally showed an aggressive posture.
The increase in bounce talent and the increase in integration with talent made it easy for him to confess his aggressiveness. And, when he was able to make unreasonable shots from the perimeter, the Knicks team's chemistry rose again.
He made the black and white bears more stance in the paint, and the attacking opportunities of other players also increased.
The easy defeat of the San Antonio Spurs is proof.
Another proof is that they didn't recognize the mothers of the Denver Nuggets they would visit in the future.
The Denver Nuggets finally have some strong team atmosphere after acquiring Billups this season, and the inside group they had accumulated before finally came into play.
Originally, everyone thought that the luxurious insider that the Nuggets spent tens of millions to build could give the young Knicks free lessons.
But the result is... When Li Zhen opened the defense on the outside, the black and white bears in the penalty zone were happy.
They sat and beat Kenyon Martin, Nene and others helplessly.
126:101.
Another hearty massacre!
The quality of the two consecutive victories is beyond everyone's imagination, and Li Zhen's offensive progress has brought a qualitative leap for the Knicks.
If the Knicks in the first half of the schedule are weak or not strong, and strong or weak. So after the All-Star Game, the Knicks have been reborn, and they are completely strong team style.
Although Li Zhen's'unreasonable long shots' can sometimes put the team in a deadlock, he is not the Nuggets JR Smith after all. He is a super point guard who has a brain and can brake. He knows when to switch modes and will never let the team get stuck in mud because of his shooting choices.
Jerry West finally feels what is called Thomas' luck.
Since he joined the Knicks, he has done nothing at all. The Knicks suddenly rushed from the muddy country road to the high speed, and sprinted forward with the fastest speed in the league.
Now, his worries are no longer a matter of the court, but things outside the court that make him feel devastated.
The matter of the smiling assassin's involvement in the boss's family is a conclusion.
There are even many small newspapers on the streets of New York who made their fortune by writing about the love between Isaiah and Dolan in the Big Apple... Things have become known to everyone.
Other members of the James family and other members of the board have joined forces to put pressure on him.
They ordered Jerry West to find a suitable head coach immediately and drive Isiah Thomas away.
but.
Jerry West’s feedback from Li Zhen is: I don’t want Isiah Thomas to leave, his personal affairs will not affect the operation of the locker room. These are just his personal affairs.
Li Zhen has a lot of weight.
Jerry West didn't want to get into trouble with Li Zhen on this matter.
Moreover, as an experienced manager, he is very aware of the amazing destructive power of a temporary coaching change on a rapidly rising team.
Thus, Jerry West is suffering every day.
He can only maintain the status quo and perfunctory the board over and over again: I am working very hard to find the right person, but I really can't find a coach who can keep the team moving forward.
February passed quickly.
March is also like a white horse.
Flashed by.
Since the end of the All-Star Game, the Knicks have achieved 18 wins and 1 loss.
This result allowed the Knicks to quickly rush from eighth in the East to third in the East... The Celtics and Cleveland were relieved.
Li Zhen went straight from No. 5 to No. 2 on the original MVP list. Only LeBron James could pose a threat to him.
However, LeBron James' recent momentum is far less than at the beginning of the season!
After losing to Li Zhen in the dunk contest and being selected by Michael Jordan as his successor, the exclusive Buff of the Chosen Son was weakened.
Moreover, the very enthusiastic battle of home glory previously hyped by the Cleveland media ended in a massacre due to the absence of LeBron James.
James Bogutra injured his shoulder when he faced the Bucks before that game.
Although the injury was not serious, he resolutely chose to stop the game at that focus.
He doesn't like taking risks. He only does safe things in his life.
Moreover, he was really tired of losing to Li Zhen. He didn't want his injury to be a reason to fail again.
The Knicks didn't stop at all that night, all wicked.
The score of 137 points is enough to prove how arrogant they are.
Limiting the Cavaliers' overall scoring to 84 points proves that this team has dominance on both ends.
The score of 53 left Cleveland faceless.
The New York media made a big fuss. They satirized Cleveland without leaving any affection.
In this regard, the Cavaliers can only do personal attacks.
Taunt Isaiah Thomas's mischievous palace, seduce the boss, use nepotism and other nonsense.
From February to the end of March.
The internal problems of the Knicks have been fermenting, and there is no sign of stopping.
Even... Dolan's wife ran to the TV and cried openly about her sadness as a wife.
Isaiah's condition has also become more and more depressed. He arrives in the arena every game in a state of a walking dead, he is like a tool man who has been taken away from his soul.
Moreover, every away game is a huge test for him.
Almost all away fans will speak of him and attack him with bad words.
So, when April comes.
On the morning of April Fool's Day.
Li Zhen received a call from Isaiah.
The smiling assassin told Li Zhen on the phone, "I decided not to do it!"
He finally couldn't bear it anymore.
The enormous world pressure made him breathless.
At that time, Li Zhen had a feeling that the era was about to end. Isaiah was his Bole, and he brought himself to New York. As a result... he hadn’t won his first championship yet, so he did it this way. Leave, and never come back.
"This is not an April Fool's Day joke."
"Jamie will become the acting head coach. This is the condition I negotiated with Jerry West. He is also under tremendous pressure. I hope you can win this year's championship. I know you can do it. ."
Isaiah Thomas whispered on the phone, he even felt relieved.
Although Thomas is not a qualified head coach, he is silly, he is high-spirited, he doesn't understand tactics... But no one is more suitable to be the head coach of the Knicks.
Now, he is leaving.
Li Zhen didn't train all morning.
He sat there in silence.
This April Fool's Day makes him feel uncomfortable.
The Knicks management also officially announced the matter at noon that day and could not wait.
The resignation of Isaiah Thomas gave the Dolan family and the board a perfect explanation: they finally don't have to worry about other things happening.
The anxious fans also took reassurance and finally didn't have to worry about the bad things and worry about the team being affected.
Everyone thinks this is the beginning of the Knicks' glory, which means that the Knicks can sprint towards the highest point without any burden.
However, on the night of April Fool's Day.
Li Zhen missed the game with the Miami Heat.
This is the first time in his career that he asked for leave on the grounds of "physical discomfort".
Li Zhen is using this action to show his position.
He has a sorrow about Isaiah's departure!
Jerry West did not learn more about this matter.
He is confidently planning his brilliant blueprint. Thomas' departure means that he is in full control of the Knicks, the team with the most potential to win the league.
No one can check and balance his behavior anymore.
He was immersed in the state of flying his dreams.
Orlando eventually defeated the Knicks.
121:111.
It was not easy for the Magic to win, even if Li Zhen was not present.
However, after a season of tempering, the Knicks rookies are no longer the dumb goose when the game started. Whether it is Dragic, Gasol, Yi Jianlian and Jordan, or Gallinari.
They played well in this game, which made their opponents very headache.
Moreover, Orlando overestimated the negative impact on the Knicks after Isaiah Thomas left.
The Knicks are still working in an orderly manner. As the first Chinese-American NBA head coach ever, Jamelin performed very well.
Although standing in front of the stage for the first time, he was a little nervous.
However, he soon adapted to it... After all, he was in control of the overall situation before.
This victory made Stan Van Gundy fully aware of one thing: The Knicks and Magic are no longer at the same level.
Although Orlando took the victory, Van Gundy knows better than anyone...If it weren't for Turkoglu's magical play at the last moment, they might not have been able to win this game: the Knicks' five newcomers are too terrifying.
In time, under the leadership of Li Zhen, it will surely sweep the alliance.
The New Yorkers are so lucky to be able to select so many outstanding young people at once.
With such a good hand, even a fool who plays with his eyes closed can win the championship! !
Stan Van Gundy was envious.
There is no doubt that the Knicks are definitely the team with the least salary and the highest combat effectiveness in the league today.
Although Isiah Thomas is a bastard, what he left for the Knicks is the highest quality asset in the league!
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The playoffs are coming soon.
The situation in the east has become more and more mysterious.
The fifth to seventh place is unpredictable. Although it is not known where the Knicks will stay in the end, for now, they don't want to be sixth in the East.
The number one Celtics and the number two Cleveland Cavaliers are also racing wildly.
Their goal is to escape second place.
Although their words were extremely arrogant, they all said they would bring the Knicks to justice.
However, no one wants to meet the Knicks in the semifinals.
When this situation occurs, the eastern part no longer has the relaxed scene of previous years.
Knicks became the electric eel thrown into the sardine box.
It makes the east alive.
On the contrary, there is quite a bit of class consolidation in the west, which is like a scene of a decadent old dynasty.
The Lakers determined early to be No. 1 in the West.
Then, the core team began to enter frequent rotations, and even the league headquarters warned them not to suspend the team stars at will.
But this kind of warning basically won't help.
The Spurs played this routine ten years ago.
San Antonio, ranked third in the West, has long been content with his destiny, and Duncan lazily plays every game for ten minutes.
In addition, things like the Mavericks, Nuggets, Hornets, and Jazz are not controversial.
However, the Blazers and Rockets have been competing for the fourth place and want to gain home court advantage in the first round.
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Cruelly crushed over time.
The chaos in the East finally came to an end with Li Zhen scored 52 points in the final regular season.
Frankly speaking, Li Zhen didn't think about ending his 2008-2009 regular season with a phenomenal number.
It can only be said that the New Orleans Hornets are too unlucky.
Chris Paul has never mentioned anything about the NBA's first point guard after the All-Star Game. What makes him more interesting than James is that he is more receptive to the status quo.
Moreover, Li Zhen is no longer a pure point guard.
After the All-Star Game, Li Zhen averaged 24.8 points per game.
Averaged 1.6 three-pointers per game.
Although sometimes the hit rate is very touching, but it is undeniable that no one dares to remain indifferent to his offense. Because you will never guess whether his crazy shot will make a hit!
This season, the Hornets, who are mainly running and bombing, still responded with a very fast offensive and defensive rhythm in the regular season finale.
But what D'Antoni never dreamed of was that Li Zhen was in this rhythm like a fish in water.
He shot extremely sharply in the fast running.
His hand feels exploded under low-level defense.
He hit 11 three-pointers in the game, breaking his personal record and also breaking the Knicks team history record.
The Hornets were shot into a sieve by him alone.
D'Antoni originally wanted to sweep away his shame in Madison Garden, but it turned out that sweeping him out was the most correct decision the Knicks had ever made.
52 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
Li Zhen's final data not only completely cut off Chris Paul's ambition to compete for the first point guard, but also successfully drove the Cleveland Cavaliers to third place.
The Knicks climbed to second place.
Chicago suddenly wailed.
They originally thought they could escape by hitting seventh, but they didn't expect to eventually run into the Knicks.
Both teams are youth teams, and both teams are controlled by point guards.
Moreover, the only situation where Li Zhen was suppressed this season was in the game with the Bulls. New Division champion Derek Rose is also considered a Bruce Terminator because his physical fitness can suppress Li Zhen!
of course.
No basketball expert dared to claim that the Knicks will lose as conclusively as last year. In most discussions, the Knicks are considered to easily advance 4:1.
This is in sharp contrast to last year.
Respect is created by myself.
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