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Before Christmas, the NBA once again announced the Player of the Week:
Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic and Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves successfully won the awards.
In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic, who had been plagued by injuries and changed their Head Coach, gradually saw their performance improve.
"The Self-Proclaimed Second Man" Tracy McGrady had given his all.
Fortunately, Houston's physical condition had been good recently.
With their combined efforts, they had temporarily escaped the fate of a tanking team.
Averaging 25.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.0 steal, 0.7 blocks, and 2.7 turnovers, Tracy McGrady filled the stat sheet, once again showcasing his all-around abilities!
He averaged 22.3 field goal attempts, with a field goal percentage of 43.3%, a three-point percentage of 35.0%, and a free throw percentage of 73.3%.
From an efficiency standpoint, Tracy McGrady's performance was also impressive.
Therefore, after winning the award on Sunday, he once again declared in an interview:
"I believe I've played at an MVP level! After the injury wave at the start of the season, the Orlando Magic are back on track."
In the Eastern Conference, when discussing team leaders' statistics, Tracy McGrady was indeed the best performer after Clay Lee!
Compared to Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady could both attack and defend, and his efficiency was higher.
Plus, with both teams having similar records, basketball commentators naturally favored the all-around player with new look.
However, most New York fans were indifferent to such a performance, because Grant Hill's stats were similar to Tracy McGrady's.
Over 50% shooting, 20+5+5, and sometimes even delivering 2 steals!
Ball-handling offense, post-up isolation, fast break dunks, spot-up shootingâfrom a statistical perspective, Grant Hill performed better than Tracy McGrady.
Kevin Garnett had also been loudly promoting himself recently!
The Timberwolves achieved a 4-0 record this week.
Kevin Garnett averaged 27.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 2.3 steals, 4.0 blocks, and 1.3 turnovers!
He averaged 20.0 field goal attempts, with a field goal percentage of 52.5% and a free throw percentage of 75.0%.
Compared to Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett's stats were out of this world!
On the evening of the 20th, after a dominant 80-102 victory over the Pacers, Kevin Garnett also began to remind the commentators at the post-game press conference:
"I am the best big man in the NBA! I don't like to discuss stats, because many times stats cannot reflect my impact on the game."
"I can defend from the 1 to the 5, and on offense, I can also be the primary scorer!"
"I am currently at the peak of my career, and I am playing at an MVP level!"
Players always confidently boast after winning awards, as the voters are sports media, and to win an award, one needs to attract their attention.
Although Kevin Garnett was boasting fiercely, when asked about visiting Madison Square Garden before Christmas, this "Garnett" started to change the subject again:
"Our record doesn't tell the whole story, after all, the Timberwolves are in the Western Conference."
"My stats are also highly efficient; I'm not just a scorer!"
"Clay Lee is excellent, but I'm a big man, and my impact on the game is greater!"
He had just said that stats were not important, but when talking about Clay Lee, Kevin Garnett desperately emphasized his all-around performance.
As long as they are NBA players, they care about their stats.
As for stats not reflecting the game content?
Unfortunately, for this award, everyone just looks at Excel.
If you have an opinion, then send an email to the NBA!
At 8 PM on the 21st, Lee and Kim watched a musical at a Manhattan theater.
Lee had always been indifferent to musicals, but an invitation from New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer was impossible to refuse.
The "Lion King" musical was called a visual and auditory feast by many, but for Lee, it was not as enjoyable as some classic old movies.
Booking a private box at this Broadway theater was not easy, but for privileged individuals, it was not difficult.
As the musical was nearing its end, Spitzer, who had been talking about his Harvard Law School life, very naturally changed the subject and asked:
"Clay, how did you know about Enron's inside information? That recording appeared too coincidentally."
The Attorney General was wearing a black turtleneck sweater tonight.
Although he didn't have much hair on his head, he maintained a very good physique.
The smile had vanished from his face, and Spitzer's eyes had become sharp.
His nickname "Sheriff of Wall Street" was not given for nothing.
"I never knew any inside information, but I believe in data. We produced a detailed analysis report, and the Wall Street Journal also reported on this matter."
"Perhaps someone with intentions noticed our report. No one can refuse money, can they?"
In the private box, Lee, after taking off his jacket, was dressed thinly in a black shirt and dress pants, but his distinct muscle contours also created a sense of pressure.
Upon hearing these words, Spitzer immediately resumed his smiling face, as if he had never asked the previous question, and then said with a chuckle:
"I got a perfect score on the LSAT back then. Clay, I remember your score was also very good, and you even made history at Connecticut Law School."
"Do you have any plans to enter politics after you retire?"
The perfect score indeed surprised Lee for a moment.
Thinking of the other party's identity, he also replied with a smile:
"No such plans. I like sports. After I retire, I plan to focus on operating a football club."
"Or become a film critic. I love movies!"
Silda Wall also graduated from Harvard Law School, worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP after graduation, and then joined JPMorgan Chase's international legal team.
As a supportive wife, Silda, noticing the tense atmosphere from her husband, caressed her blonde hair and, pulling Kim, said with a smile:
"A wonderful performance! For this, we should have a drink. Clay, actually, our whole family are your fans!"
The four raised their glasses, and the atmosphere became relaxed again.
Spitzer looked at Kim and suddenly extended an invitation:
"Kim, would you like to join my office? You can utilize your talents here. I really appreciate your actions in the Bronx."
Kim glanced at Lee, then smiled and declined:
"I haven't been working long enough; I might not be qualified for this job. You used the Martin Act to sue Wall Street companies and protected many investors' rights."
Speaking of his proud achievements, Spitzer was also in a good mood.
Soon, the four raised their glasses repeatedly, ending the gathering.
It was past 11 PM when they returned home to 82nd Street in Manhattan.
Old Mike naturally knew who Lee had been invited by tonight.
He didn't speak on the drive, but only whispered when they got home:
"I guarantee, they won't find any evidence. I know how law enforcement works!"
Lee handed his coat to Melinda, who sniffed it all over, then playfully wrinkled her nose.
"Mike, don't worry! Even if some things are found out, we'll be fine."
Lee patted Old Mike's shoulder.
How could something already consumed be spit out?
If not for the Republican Party judge's failed election last year, this person wouldn't have put on this show of intimidation.
Melinda, who had worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP for many years, also didn't take it to heart.
Instead, she joked with a smile:
"Clay is right. Spitzer's goal isn't re-election. He'll soon be running for New York State Governor."
"But he's not clean himself. In that 1998 election, his father loaned money to raise campaign funds."
"Although he has a good reputation now, he will still compromise with Wall Street later. He needs money."
Old Mike was still frowning, and finally said with some suspicion:
"How did he track it back to you? Only a few of us know about this?"
"He is the Attorney General. He naturally knows Bobby's resume. As for me, he only needs to suspect, and that's enough. Many times, evidence is not important to these people."
After saying this, Lee handed Old Mike a bottle of red wine and comforted him again:
"It's very late. Get some good rest. We will continue to make big money!"
Old Mike, who had been a police officer in Philadelphia for half his life, naturally understood the American judicial system.
Although he wasn't familiar with financial crimes, he had seen enough to know:
"I'll remind Bobby. We'll be careful during this time!"
Watching Old Mike leave with the red wine, Melinda then snuggled into Lee's arms, giggling:
"If Spitzer runs for governor, are you planning to donate to him?"
Lee kissed the big-breasted girl in his arms and said seriously:
"Of course. You wouldn't think those Republican Party candidates are his opponents, would you? I like to support winners."
After throwing her jewelry into the room, Kim returned to the sofa still wearing a white checkered shirt, dressed for work.
As soon as she sat down, Melinda leaned over, unbuttoning her shirt while teasing:
"Spitzer has good taste. I knew Kim would succeed. Tonight, we must serve you well!"
The two started wrestling, and Kim, while hugging the wandering Melinda, asked Lee for help:
"Is it really over this time? The future First Lady of New York State doesn't seem to like Axe Capital!"
Melinda chuckled and began to suck.
Lee stepped forward, pressed and kneaded Kim's shoulders.
Sensing Kim's breathing quicken, he leaned into her ear and said:
"Nobody likes competitors. We have many other ways to make money. Her opinion doesn't matter."
Soon, the three stopped discussing these trivial matters.
It was a long night, and Lee still had to continue practicing his basic ball-handling skills.
On the morning of the 23rd, as Christmas approached, many New York onlookers were still discussing the "Hilton" incident from last month.
The amateur film "accidentally" leaked, and Paris Hilton became popular again.
Saturday Night Live followed the hot topic, Jimmy Fallon made jokes on the show, and Hilton cooperated throughout, making this "collector" socialite's popularity explode.
The scandalous operation of the amateur film indeed sparked heated discussion.
For girls who want to be famous, it added another most difficult path.
The Timberwolves, who came to Manhattan, also felt the strong Christmas atmosphere.
Last night, old teammates reunited, Sprewell battled the Christmas little reindeers!
He was still old after all.
Four little reindeers exhausted the former Champion Coach.
After watching the video in the hotel this morning, Kevin Garnett noticed the listless Sprewell and felt this scene was familiar.
Seeing his little brother staring at him, Sprewell just said lazily:
"Don't worry! Kevin, we will win the game. Madison Square Garden is my lucky place!"
"..."
Kevin Garnett suppressed the urge to punch and took deep breaths to keep himself calm.
How could he be swept by his competitor this season if he wanted to win the MVP?
Out of a desire for honor, Kevin Garnett forgave the Champion guard.
After the coaching staff left, he immediately encouraged loudly:
"I know tonight is a tough game, but we have to believe in each other and believe in our talent!"
Watching his boss punch himself twice and give an impassioned speech, the Timberwolves' atmosphere team cheered and hyped themselves up.
Sam Cassell, however, remained silent.
As a veteran, he understood his own strength very well.
With his physical functions declining, facing Clay Lee became a nightmare.
He wanted to support Kevin Garnett, but the conditions truly did not allow it.
After the New York Knicks defeated the injured Toronto Raptors at home on Saturday, New York fans held back for two days and finally ushered in the "MVP" showdown!
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and many fans are on holiday.
Many chose to enter early and began queuing a long time ago.
Kevin Garnett, who had been constantly bragging in the past two days, suddenly became humble after arriving in Manhattan.
When interviewed, he only spoke platitudes and never mentioned, "I am the best big man in the NBA."
Before the game started, Clay Lee very kindly encouraged Kevin Garnett.
Leaving aside the Timberwolves' opponents last week, with that near-triple-double and an average of 4 blocks per game, Lee felt Garnett was indeed impressive!
Wearing the New York Knicks' blue practice uniform, Lee wandered around the Timberwolves' side, warming up his shooting:
"Don't care what others say. Winning the trophy is what really matters!"
"With so many players in the NBA, every award deserves respect."
Kevin Garnett nodded repeatedly, pounded his chest twice, and said seriously:
"I know, Bro! Those commentators just want attention. I don't care about outside opinions at all."
He said he didn't care, but Kevin Garnett's eyes twitched twice when he saw the New York fans holding whiteboards and shouting chaotically:
"Win a Real Trophy!"
New York fans also knew that Lee was destined not to win the MVP this year, and even his stats had shrunk a bit, fully cooperating with the NBA's star-making efforts.
But this situation did not prevent everyone from having fun.
Other players can win trophies, but don't expect to gain respect in New York!
As for the "super team" Lakers, everyone hoped to meet them in the Finals, which would be a good opportunity to teach the "shameless thieves" a lesson.
Sprewell received a warm welcome from New York fans.
The Champion Coach, with two black eyes, kept waving to the fans before the game started.
Embracing each person before the game, Sprewell didn't care about his teammates' expressions and quickly blended in with the New York Knicks.
When the game started, Kevin Garnett felt like he had entered a time loop!
Seeing Sam Cassell only passing the ball and Sprewell continuously missing shots, Kevin Garnett felt that this scene was familiar.
Perhaps infected by his teammates, under Kurt Thomas's diligent Defense, Kevin Garnett's jump shots also continuously missed.
Even if the New York Knicks started slowly with poor shooting touch, by the end of the first quarter, Kevin Garnett couldn't help but hit himself twice as he walked to the bench, cursing in a low voice:
"Fuck!"
19:26, relying on the opponent's excellent performance, the New York Knicks still led by 7 points.
Due to the recurring injury of the small player Knight, Clay Lee had to play more minutes and led the team first during the rotation phase of the 2nd quarter.
In the Timberwolves' rotation lineup, Troy Hudson and Fred Hoiberg paired in the backcourt, while the frontcourt trio were Kevin Garnett, Gary Trent, and Olly Miller.
Head Coach Saunders hoped Kevin Garnett could help the team narrow the deficit against the New York Knicks' "old and young" inside combination.
After the 2nd quarter began, the small player Hudson's attempt to squeeze through Lee's pick-and-roll was useless.
Once he lost half a step, he was immediately crushed and driven past.
After two consecutive possessions where Lee broke through to the basket for layups, the Timberwolves, quickly retreating on Defense under Kevin Garnett's command, began to collapse their Defense.
"Let's go Knicks!"
Amidst the cheers of New York fans, on the right wing, Lee, holding the ball in his left hand, lowered his center of gravity, changed direction between his legs, and switched to his right hand.
Hudson maintained a defensive distance, using his left hand to contest his face.
The moment Lee changed direction, he smoothly went In and out, circling the ball inward while his body swayed to the front left.
Hudson, reacting instinctively, subconsciously slid to the right, then saw the basketball disappear as Lee dipped his shoulder, accelerated, and quickly squeezed past him.
"Wow!"
Seeing Hudson rooted to the spot on Defense, another cheer erupted in the Madison Square Garden.
By the time Kevin Garnett, still directing his teammates, reacted, Lee had already stopped abruptly in the right block and scored with a mid-range jump shot!
Sam Cassell, sitting on the bench, said nothing when he saw this scene.
No matter who defended, it was always like this in a one-on-one situation.
When it was the Timberwolves' turn to offense, the small player Hudson completely became a tool man, passing the ball to Kevin Garnett on the left wing after crossing half-court.
Then Hoiberg from the left baseline came up for a hand-off, and Kevin Garnett immediately moved towards the block area, trying to get closer to the basket to finish the offense.
Raja Bell chased closely, and Hoiberg failed to pass the ball to Kevin Garnett in the first instance.
Amar'e Stoudemire continuously fronted and boxed out, making it even more difficult for Kevin Garnett to receive the ball.
In desperation, Hoiberg quickly passed the ball to Hudson, who was waiting at the top of the arc.
Reorganizing the offense, Hudson noticed Kevin Garnett circling the baseline and then coming to the right block again, trying to ask for the ball.
He quickly cooperated by moving to the right wing.
However, under Lee's interference, Hudson's final lob pass was of poor quality, which prevented Kevin Garnett from turning directly and shaking off the Defense after receiving the ball.
Adjusting again, facing the basket, Kevin Garnett continuously faked, still tricking Amar'e Stoudemire's defensive balance.
Then he put the ball down with his right hand, feigning a drive along the baseline.
While Amar'e Stoudemire slid, Kevin Garnett leaned into the Defense and made a wide turn using his left foot as an axis.
Instantly shaking off the Defense and coming directly in front of the basket, Kevin Garnett quickly scooped the ball with his left hand.
As the ball just left his hand, Dikembe Mutombo, who had moved in time from the left near-baseline, made a block from the side, directly swatting the ball away with his left hand.
"Oh!"
The spectacular block also drew exclamations from the fans.
Clay Lee retreated to the right block, controlled the ball, and then charged forward with it.
Seeing his teammate easily surpassed, Kevin Garnett, behind him, gritted his teeth and chased furiously.
Driving straight from the left wing to the basket, Lee noticed Garnett, who was chasing with long strides behind him.
After a three-step run-up, he smoothly tossed the ball off the backboard with his left hand.
Kevin Garnett displayed his excellent jumping ability, leaping high after a run-up, causing some front-row fans to exclaim again.
However, only after flying into the air did Kevin Garnett realize that this seemed to be a pass.
Amar'e Stoudemire, who was also following quickly, leaped high behind Kevin Garnett at this moment, caught the rebounding basketball with both hands, and then slammed the ball into the hoop!
"Boom!" The alley-oop dunk was successful!
Kevin Garnett, who had just landed, was directly under the basket.
The cheers of the fans rang in his ears, and after the powerful dunk, the basketball even hit him directly on his bald head.
Watching Amar'e Stoudemire pound his chest and shout repeatedly, Kevin Garnett tried to suppress his anger and did not, as usual, stage another "fight and retreat" scene.
The starting lineup's shooting performance was not good, but during the rotation, as the game progressed, the New York Knicks made consecutive shots from beyond the three-point line.
After Head Coach Saunders signaled a double-team, Raja Bell first hit a three-pointer from the left baseline.
Kevin Garnett went to the free-throw line and made both shots.
On the return possession, Lee's breakthrough from the right wing attracted a triple-team.
Tayshaun Prince received the pass on the left wing and made an uncontested jump shot.
On an offensive possession, Hoiberg fumbled the ball on the left wing.
Raja Bell, who completed the steal, threw the ball to mid-court and immediately accelerated to the frontcourt.
Kevin Garnett quickly retreated on Defense, but the ball was faster than the man.
Before crossing half-court, Clay Lee slightly twisted his body to gather power, then threw the ball forcefully with his left hand.
The basketball spun as it hit the floor, tracing an arc, just flying past Kevin Garnett and landing precisely in Raja Bell's hands.
The latter, without any hesitation after receiving the ball, took three big steps to the lower right of the basket and scored with a right-handed layup!
Kevin Garnett, actively retreating on Defense, could only vent his frustration on the basketball stanchion, hitting it twice before Head Coach Saunders also called a timeout.
In the MSG commentary booth, Walt Frazier was still marveling at the pass:
"That was incredible! Lee seemed to anticipate the opponent's Defense. Every pass was just right."
"The young men don't need to adjust after receiving the pass, which is a great help for shooters."
Marv Albert noticed the whiteboards held by New York fans in the arena and also joked:
"Kevin Garnett has indeed performed exceptionally well this season, but awards typically also consider head-to-head matchups."
"Perhaps the media reporters with votes this season are having a difficult time, as none of the current candidates are performing as well as Clay Lee."
"Although Lee's statistics have declined a bit compared to last season, we all know the reason for it."
"It's a pity that even so, on the current scoring list, Lee still leads all players!"
When they talked about this, both of them started to chuckle.
If the NBA allowed it, Lee would most likely still win the award.
What's even more outrageous is that even with "slumped" stats, according to the current trend, the scoring title still belongs to Lee.
After the starting lineup returned, as Sprewell's form recovered, the Timberwolves also began to hit responsive shots.
At the end of the first half, it was 41:54, and the Knicks had further extended their lead.
3-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line in the quarter, scoring 10 points in a single quarter.
Sprewell's performance in the second quarter gave Kevin Garnett hope for a comeback!
When the third quarter began, the unpredictable Championship guard taught Kevin Garnett another lesson.
With Sam Cassell invisible, Sprewell, who got a lot of possessions, started bricking again.
18:27 in a single quarter.
After three quarters, it was 59:81, and the game entered garbage time again.
After the fourth quarter began, Kevin Garnett, sitting on the bench, kept staring at the floor in front of him, draped in a towel.
Sprewell was also a bit embarrassed.
He had indeed caused the game to collapse:
"Bro, this is just a regular season game!"
"Believe me, you'll win the award, and we'll make it to the Finals together. No one in the Western Conference is our opponent!"
This was indeed a regular season game.
Kevin Garnett, who had been swept twice, was too lazy to talk to the Champion Coach.
After a few minutes, he said in a muffled voice:
"We clearly had a chance to win!"
The Knicks' starters were in mediocre form, which surprised Kevin Garnett, while the opposing bench rained down three-pointers.
The Timberwolves' hype squad had a blast in the final quarter.
In the end, it was 92:109, and the Knicks swept their opponent for the season.
"Wow!"
A victory before Christmas Eve.
The New York fans at the arena didn't leave after the game, continuing to cheer and celebrate.
8-of-18 from the field, 5-of-6 from the free-throw line, 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover.
Kevin Garnett, who played 34 minutes, delivered a double-double, but he left the player tunnel early after the game.
Lee wanted to comfort Kevin Garnett, but couldn't find him, so he could only hug Sprewell in greeting:
"Remember to say hello to your family for me, and go comfort Kevin. Losing a game is no big deal!"
Sprewell cheerfully agreed, understanding his teammate's thoughts:
"As long as he can put up good numbers, he'll definitely win the award. Giving him shooting rights is the biggest help!"
After saying that, Sprewell waved to the New York fans in the arena.
There were always some restrictions on the Timberwolves.
He missed the days of the Chicago Bulls.
For the Champion guard, showing off only once a season was far from enough.
On December 24th, Christmas Eve, the Knicks went to the Lower East Side again to spread warmth, delivering Christmas gifts to impoverished communities.
TNT and ESPN programs continued to preheat for tomorrow's Christmas War broadcast on ABC.
Because Karl Malone was out of the Christmas War with a twisted knee, the script of Yao Ming vs. the F4 that chinese fans were looking forward to was gone.
There was naturally no suspense in the game between the Cavaliers and the Knicks.
With a record of 6 wins and 22 losses, after the Cavaliers traded Ricky Davis to the Celtics, their record remained firmly at the bottom of the NBA!
A bottom-feeder team could still participate in the Christmas War.
The NBA gave enough face to the Champion Coach and the The Chosen One.
On TNT's program, when discussing tomorrow night's game, Charles Barkley complained about the NBA's star-making efforts this season:
"The last-place team and the first-place team in the Christmas War, I want to say fans won't like a game like that!"
"It's not just the Christmas War. The MVP selection is also problematic."
"No matter what others think, I believe Clay Lee has still played at an MVP level this season."
"With a 27-2 record, compared to the Lakers' 20-6 record, the Knicks also have a significant advantage."
"If the best team and the best player in the league can't win this award, then what's the point of the selection?"
Although Lee's statistics were unremarkable, basketball commentators knew that some advanced metrics showed Lee once again leading by a large margin.
For several consecutive seasons, Clay Lee and Jason Kidd were both around 10th in defensive efficiency rating.
Currently, Clay Lee has climbed to 5th in this statistic.
The data sample was too small, and only ESPN was hyping it up.
TNT, on the other hand, usually disliked discussing data, but Lee still led the scoring list while slacking off, a situation that left the trio completely speechless.
Although Kenny Smith felt his partner's words made sense, he still spoke up for the NBA on the show:
"Compared to Clay Lee, other players certainly need this award more!"
"This can greatly encourage players, and honor can drive players to improve."
"In other words, Lee no longer needs to prove himself with an MVP. What he's chasing are historical records!"
Ernie Johnson also spoke favorably of the selection mechanism:
"Kenny is right. Lee is almost 26, and he still has many years left in his career."
"While the MVP is the highest regular season honor, Lee truly doesn't need this award anymore. A championship is his true pursuit."
"Perhaps in the future, he will also consider international competitions. I think there's no problem with other players winning the award."
In the studio, Charles Barkley shook his head, clearly disagreeing with this statement:
"The best team and the best player should win the award!"
"Some award selection rules are problematic. Allen Iverson's total points were less than Clay Lee's, and he played fewer games, but this actually became the reason he won the award."
"The NBA should improve these rules as soon as possible. I don't want to see players getting honors through a large number of shots anymore."
"Scoring titles and assist titles like individual honors need rule changes, and the MVP selection is the same."
"..."
Charles Barkley's views on the show sparked considerable debate.
Setting aside the MVP selection, the rules for individual honors do indeed need to be improved.
Some players who watched this episode were directly triggered.
The 76ers currently have a 14-14 record, achieving a winning streak before Christmas, but Allen Iverson was not there.
When the 76ers held a charity event on Christmas, after Philadelphia sports media interviewed Allen Iverson, the short guard angrily blasted Barkley:
"Those commentators sitting in the studio have no idea how hard basketball games are nowadays!"
"No matter how much you question it, my scoring title was earned through my own hard work."
"I gave my all for the 76ers!"
Charles Barkley's bringing up old scores angered Allen Iverson's fans, and some players in the league spoke up for Allen Iverson.
Dwyane Wade, who also suffered an injury, was a fake fan of Clay Lee and disliked the Knicks even more.
On Christmas Day, when the Heat held a fan event, Dwyane Wade stood up for Allen Iverson in an interview:
"I chose the No. 3 jersey when I entered the league because of Allen Iverson!"
"I saw in him that kind of sportsmanship, giving everything for victory."
"Allen Iverson represents a purer form of basketball, and he shouldn't be questioned!"
However, no one paid attention to the Rookie Dwyane Wade's words.
The "winning fans" all thought Barkley was right.
On Christmas Day, Jeff Van Gundy and Thibodeau returned to Manhattan with the Cavaliers.
Although the team's record was last, the coaching staff all felt that the future was promising.
Tanking for a year to get an interior cornerstone was the correct start for rebuilding a team.
LeBron James, who was tired of losing, also began to "trust the process" and readily accepted the bald Head Coach's transformation.
Compared to being a wing isolation scorer, LeBron James indeed preferred to have the ball in his hands.
With the Head Coach's support, he felt at ease controlling the ball.
In the afternoon, when the Cavaliers were warming up early, LeBron James was also asked the same question during an interview.
Compared to the genuine Dwyane Wade, LeBron James transformed into a "winning fan":
"I think improving the rules is always a good thing. I agree with Barkley's point that the best player should receive the honor!"
While saying pleasant platitudes, LeBron James also had his own ulterior motives.
He strongly agreed with some of Jeff Van Gundy's views:
"Clay Lee will also get old. No one can dominate the game forever!"
LeBron James was very confident in his physical talent.
After a few more years, when Lee declined, he would be the best player!
LeBron James, during the interview, finally smiled and emphasized:
"When both the record and statistics are leading, what reason do we have not to vote for the best player?"
"..."
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