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Curry Holiday Matthews!

Here's everything the Knicks got from the 2009 draft.

Judging from the gains in the draft alone, the fans are not satisfied.

Especially Yinsaiah Thomas, after being silent for a while, spoke loudly in front of the media, "Long before Kimi, I was optimistic about Curry's potential. I promised Dell Curry that we would use the No. 8 pick to

To choose Curry, Kimi inspected a circle of players, but ended up paying more for Chandler to get Curry; I know he is a great coach, but this operation was not clever."

But if you look closely at the operations, you will find that after a series of operations surrounding this year's draft, the Knicks' lineup has undergone considerable changes;

pg: Curry, Holiday, Duhong,

sg: Larry Hughes, Matthews

sf:Tim Thomas

PF: Love, Randolph, Juwan Howard

c: O'Neal, Brad Miller, Jeffries

In addition to the small forward position, the team's other positions are at least quite complete, and the team will have a mid-level exception that can be used in the future. The 2009 free agent market included Turkoglu, Artest, and Ali.

Except for Turkoglu, who is expected to pursue a big contract worth more than 10 million, the prices of players like Zaha, Barnes, and Grant Hill, including Artest, may not be as good as expected.

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Not only the Knicks, but at least half of the teams in the league are concerned about the 10-year free agent market and are optimizing their salary results in order to be more competitive in the coming year.

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The day after the draft, Ke Yan met Curry, Holiday and Matthews at the team training facility.

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Except for the "second generation ball player" Curry, who has often appeared at the Hornets' home court with his father since childhood, Holiday and Matthews are both a little reserved. Especially since they joined the New York Knicks, the richest team in the league!

"I choose you, which means I am optimistic about your prospects. But there is a saying that 'the master leads you in, and the practice depends on the individual.' I can point out a correct development direction for you, but you have to work hard in this direction to be able to

Really move towards higher goals.”

"Zhu, in my opinion, my evaluation of you is close to Larry Hughes in the team. You both have better defense among players in the same position, and are good at breaking through and creating threats. Your shortcomings are also relatively similar, no.

He knows how to mobilize his teammates too well, but his shooting ability is relatively lacking."

"This offseason, I hope you can improve your core strength and confrontation, and at the same time improve your peripheral shooting to a level where others dare not let you go. The task is very heavy, but if you do this, you will be in the best position.

The opportunity to compete with Larry Hughes for the main position in the new season."

"Personally, I hope you can win the competition. I hope you and Curry can support New York's backcourt for the next ten years!"

There is no doubt that Curry is the "Messi" in Ke Yan's mouth. Whether Holiday or others, they are all positioned as "Curry's partner" in Ke Yan's heart. Those who are suitable for Curry can get Ke Yan's.

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Holiday is not jealous of this. On the contrary, he knows his strengths and weaknesses. In fact, if he can really improve according to Keyan's suggestion, he can complement Curry.

"I understand, coach. After the summer, you will see the results." Holiday was tempted by Ke Yan's offer of the main position and had decided to give up his vacation and stay in New York for training.

After Holiday is Matthews, the biggest legacy of this draft. Even if evaluated based on his immediate ability after the draft, Matthews can compete for the No. 1 spot in history.

Why do you say that? Because other undrafted draft picks like Ben Wallace and VanVleet had more or less flaws that were why they were given up by various teams in the league. Later, they slowly developed through their own efforts and progress, and Matthew

Si is simply the general manager of 30 teams who are blinded together.

Take Ben Wallace, who is known as "the best undrafted player in history". He was undrafted in the 1996 draft, and then played in the summer league for the Celtics. His performance was generally abandoned, and then he moved to Europe. After half a season,

He returned to the United States to join the Bullets and waved his towel; he only entered the rotation in the second season; in the second half of the third season, as Webber joined the Kings, Ben entered the starting lineup and then slowly played out;

What about Matthews’ past life experience? He played in the summer league for the Jazz and signed a contract before he finished playing. Joining the Jazz, he directly surpassed Korver and C.J. Myers in the starting order and became the No. 1 wing position.

A substitute; half a season later, the Jazz sent away Ronnie Brewer and replaced Matthews as the starter. In the summer of 2010, when other rookies in the same class were still receiving rookie contracts, Matthews had already

Signed with the Trail Blazers and received a five-year, 33 million full mid-level contract.

If it weren't for his short height, only 196, Ke Yan wouldn't even have to worry about the starting small forward position and could just let him be the starter! But now, he will also be an important substitute for the team's second and third positions, at least

Keyan will give him quite a few opportunities.

The focus of his training is to improve his lateral speed and peripheral shooting ability. His development direction is to be a 3D player.

Holiday and Matthews left one after another, followed by Curry, the future core appointed by Ke Yan.

The conversation with Curry was not in the office. Ke Yan took Curry to the training ground. There were already three people waiting here. Curry's eyes briefly stayed on Wang Lifan, not because of her beauty, but because he wondered why she appeared in

here,

"This is Professor Helen, an expert in sports medicine; this is Jim, one of my most trusted trainers. She.

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No need to introduce,,,,,,,, doctor of neurosurgery, Miss Wang Lifan!" Ke Yan deliberately ignored Wang Lifan, who then waved his fist at her, forcing him to give her a formal title.

The point is, Doctor of Neurosurgery! This is a title that Wang Lifan worked hard for ten years to get!

"Hello, hello." Curry didn't know why Ke Yan had summoned a professor and a doctor with such fanfare, but out of respect for professionals, he still shook hands with several people politely.

"The next questions will be explained to you in detail by the three of them." Ke Yan waved his hand, and the next step was the stage for professionals.

Historically, the first three years of Curry's career were quite miserable. In addition to the conflict with Monta Ellis in his playing style, he was also troubled by injuries of various sizes surrounding his ankle.

Curry, this area has obviously become Curry's Achilles heel. Because of this, when the Warriors proposed a four-year, 44 million child labor contract to Curry in 2012, Curry

He hurriedly agreed, he was afraid!

Later, this child labor contract also became the key to the Warriors building a dynasty!

But now, after meeting Ke Yan, who has a God's perspective, these problems are no longer a problem! As early as after deciding to come to the Knicks, Ke Yan entrusted Wang Lifan to find experts in sports medicine, and together with Jim and Wang Lifan himself, they launched several "studies"

"Yes", we started a discussion on Curry's ankle injury and his playing style, and indeed the discussion came up with some tips.

The first is that Curry can change direction to a large extent. Curry is one of the best players in the world in changing direction, but he relies too much on his ankle in pursuit of speed. This part is like the wings of a basketball player.

: If used excessively, it will melt like wax.

Secondly, the force point of his shooting is his ankle. Curry's extremely fast shooting puts a huge load on his ankle, which is why Curry's injuries are concentrated in his ankle.

"Players start off because of their ankles," Helen said, "but actually, your power comes from your hips. We hope to teach you to use the power of your hips and not put too much pressure on your ankles."

"At the same time, you need to wear special protective gear on your ankles, which will help you further protect your ankles." Wang Lifan added, "Kimi found a manufacturer to make this specially for you."

After Helen, Jim and Wang Lifan explained it, Curry's eyes released some light.

Jim demonstrated the shooting action they discussed on the spot: "Instead of using your feet to exert force, you use the belt to carry your hips to initiate force, which reduces the burden on the ankle joint. At the same time, using force from your hips also allows you to have better control."

Your own body. Through the transfer of body force and strengthening of core strength, the movements will become more stable and smooth, and you can accelerate and decelerate as you like."

"Before I officially adjust my shooting posture, I may need to tell my father. My basketball journey started because of him, and I hope to listen to his advice." Curry said.

Curry himself is a person who believes in science. He believes that Ke Yan has hired experts and specially customized ankle braces. Everything he does must be for his own good. The professional advice he can provide must be better than that of the old Curry.

Empiricism" must be correct.

However, out of respect for his family, especially his father who guided him on the path of professional basketball, Curry is still used to informing Dell Curry before making a decision.

This is just like Ke Yan, who asked Wang Lifan for his opinion before deciding to come to New York. As a result, loyal fans of "Gossip Girl" are very happy to come to New York to experience life.

That night, Ke Yan received a call from Dell Curry. After the couple provided Curry with an analysis for half an hour, the elder Curry finally accepted his son's plan to adjust his shooting posture.

"What a pitiful parent," Ke Yan said with emotion after convincing Lao Curry.

"So, when are we going back to see our parents?" Wang Lifan looked at Ke Yan with a smile. After finishing the Ph.D. exam, she also wanted to share the good news with Ke Yan's parents.

Wealth and honor do not return home, just like walking in brocade at night!

"Why don't you come back this year?" Ke Yan said with a smile, "Why don't you go back and learn more, and instead learn Su Cheng dialect and scold me."

When you go to a place to learn the local language, in addition to daily expressions such as "Hello" and "Have you eaten?", you must learn curse words the fastest. Wang Lifan is no exception. What about "I can only kill you with a thousand knives", "I'll kill you"

"A couple of slaps and a slap in the face", "I'm so cold inside" I just opened my mouth.

How can Wang Lifan, a girl with a Cantonese accent, speak Su Cheng dialect so well?

After being punched a few more times by Wang Lifan, Ke Yan said: "Dad applied for early retirement in the first half of the year, and the procedures have been passed. In the future, we will have more freedom to travel back and forth, and we don't have to rush back."

"Then let your parents go back and forth? You really are a filial son!"

Good guy, now I have learned not only curse words, but also Internet slang!

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Although the free agent market officially opened on July 1, it is obvious that no team will really wait until that time to start contacting players. Starting from June 28, Ke Yan and his coaching staff began

Meet wing players from all over the league.

However, with the advantages of a big city and a championship coach, the Knicks are not popular in the free agent market!

The reason is very simple. Everyone knows that the Knicks will pursue James in the summer of 2010. If he joins the Knicks now, he might be traded to some corner in the offseason next season; even if he doesn't leave, he will stay in the team to serve as a substitute for James.

Who is happy?

Although Ke Yan is indeed clearing salary space, since he knows that James and Bosh will go to Miami to defect to Wade, the target is certainly not focused on the three people. However, this idea is not easy to express openly. After all, his boss is very ambitious.

He is planning the ambition of "Ke Yan James".

Turkoglu did not leave the Magic and disappear like everyone did in history! Since the Magic did not have Lewis's six-year, 126 million contract, they could barely allocate the budget to retain Turkoglu. The Magic could maximize

Extend the team's immediate combat effectiveness to a certain extent.

The Lakers, when they had the opportunity to acquire Artest, had no nostalgia for Ariza and signed Artest, who caused a lot of trouble for Kobe Bryant in the playoffs, to a five-year, 34 million contract.

Of course, Artest's strength is not just in the middle class, but after all, he has a lot of black history. Being able to join the Lakers with strong media power will help to clear his name. At the same time, the Lakers are very strong. From the current point of view, the new season will still be

He is the number one favorite in the league, and Artest is expected to win a championship ring.

Ariza, who was given up by the Lakers, got a four-year, 24 million incremental contract from Ke Yan, but the contract offered by the Rockets (5-year, 34 million) was better in terms of both the amount and the core position promised.

His ball ability is average, but Ariza wants to challenge his weaknesses.

Yao Ming was seriously injured in the playoffs, McGrady's condition is unpredictable after minimally invasive surgery last night, and the Rockets are already planning to rebuild. But the other two Texas top three are still strong. The Mavericks signed Marion with a five-year, 39 million contract

, in the new season, Hacker will serve as the sixth man for the Mavericks. Without the run-and-gun system, the water in Marion's data has been drained, and his technical flaws have been exposed. If he had known it, he would have accepted the Suns' multi-million contract.

The aging Spurs traded three veterans - Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto - to the Nets for Richard Jefferson.

The Nets have been losing money in recent years, and the owner has no money to sell the team. In addition to Jefferson, Carter is also on the list for sale. The team hopes to get rid of Carter's remaining two years of big contract and make a profit on the books.

It needs to be beautiful so that it can be easily taken over by the next owner.

On the evening of July 2, Garnett, the biggest player in the free agent market, announced his destination. The Wolf King signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a three-year, 45 million contract!

"My mother-in-law! I'm so big."