Bishop of the Devil

O'Neill was really angry with Richard.

He felt that Richard had been targeting him and bullying him!

When Richard first entered the league, he desperately used shark-cutting tactics against him. He continued to use them with the Trail Blazers for many years, causing the Lakers to miss out on many championships.

In tonight's game, Richard clearly had the upper hand in terms of strength, but ended up resorting to shark-cutting tactics. It would be strange if O'Neal wasn't angry...

Coupled with the fact that Richard yelled at him but it was useless, O'Neill had the idea of ​​​​fighting Richard.

But he also knew very well that if there was a fight, he would definitely suffer. Didn't he see that the Pistons players were looking at him fiercely?

I estimate that after I rush forward, I will definitely be unable to defeat four hands with two fists. This is not just four hands. I estimate that dozens of hands can beat me out...

As a result, Zen Master Jackson came to start the fight, so he found a way down the stairs and followed Zen Master back to the locker room.

O'Neill's "rebellion" just now shocked Richard. He didn't expect the fat man to be so violent...

He did fight with players, but his opponent was the harmless-looking white dwarf Stockton...

He was a dwarf, but he was definitely much taller than Richard. As a result, he was almost burped after being elbowed by Stockton that time.

If O'Neill catches him, Richard will probably have to be admitted to the emergency room...

…

"Coach, why don't you find a chance to beat that fat man next time?" Clark asked in a low voice from the side.

"Yes, it just so happens that we have another chance to play against the Lakers this season, and it's still our home court!" Gerrard also spoke.

Richard waved his hands quickly, "I can't fight, I can't fight!"

Their last game against the Lakers was just before the playoffs. If they really fought, they would inevitably face the penalty of suspension...

If a historical giant like O'Neal is really beaten, the league will definitely impose heavy penalties, which will definitely affect the Pistons' playoffs!

"No, this fat guy isn't a bad guy, he's just a bit noisy!"

"We'll take care of him after he comes to the east." Richard said with a smile.

Everyone looked at each other, will O'Neal come to the East? It seems unlikely...

How could he come to the East after staying well with the Lakers?

The generals felt that Richard must be joking.

…

The conflict that was about to break out was completely subsided, and the reporters left the stadium angrily to prepare for a press conference.

Richard was too lazy to attend and asked Miles to take the players to the press conference while he returned directly to the hotel.

The last game left on their road trip is against the New York Knicks.

Yao Ming said before that his parents and his partner Ye Li would go to New York for a stroll and wanted Richard to help get some game tickets...

Naturally, Richard would not shirk such a trivial matter. After returning to the hotel, he called Knicks head coach Don Cheney directly.

It just so happens that the Knicks also have a game tonight, and Don Cheney must not be sleeping at the moment.

Don Cheney is a veteran head coach. At least he has much longer coaching experience than Richard. He started coaching the Los Angeles Clippers as the head coach in 1984.

However, although he has a long coaching experience, he has no sense of presence in this league. He often spends three days fishing and two days drying up nets. He will be fired after staying in a team for two or three years, and then spends several years looking for someone. Team joining...

It was almost 20 years from 1984 to this year, but he only coached for eleven seasons.

If it weren't for Larry Bird's relationship, Richard would definitely not be familiar with Don Cheney.

"Hey, Old Tang, do me a favor. Find me three front row tickets for the game the night after tomorrow." Richard was not polite. In his opinion, this was a completely inconspicuous thing.

If someone else had asked me for help finding Pistons tickets, I would have agreed.

"That's easy to say. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

"By the way, we have to save some face for the Knicks in this next game..." Don Cheney said with a smile. He didn't pay much attention to such small things as tickets.

…

But at dusk the next day, Don Cheney felt a pain in his balls.

No more tickets...

This was a bit embarrassing. I had promised Richard well last night that I would get him tickets, but now I don't have any tickets.

The Knicks' ball market is quite good, and ticket sales are booming, especially the upcoming game against the Richard Pistons, which has already been sold out...

Knicks fans have an inexplicable respect for Richard. As long as Richard comes to play a game, the venue will be packed with people.

"Bernie, do me a favor and see if you can squeeze out a few tickets. These are the tickets Richard wants. God, if you don't give them to him, he will tear our Knicks apart." Don Cheney said On the phone with the team's ticket manager, the tone was quite painful.

"Tang, there is really no way around this. Even if you tear me apart, I can't find the tickets. I can find a few tickets on the edge. But if you give these tickets to Richard, I guess he I'll be even more angry." Ticket manager Bernie was also extremely helpless.

Don Cheney sighed, hung up the phone, and had a headache.

How can I explain this to Richard...

To Don Cheney, Richard's temper was like that of a mad dog, biting whoever he caught. If the ticket issue was not settled this time, there was no guarantee that Richard would not go on a killing spree at Madison Garden Arena.

"Lee, I'm really sorry, the tickets have been sold out..." Don Cheney quickly called Richard to inform him of the matter.

Richard was startled, no more votes?

How can I explain this to Yao Ming...

But he didn't get angry with Don Cheney. After all, he was asking someone to do something, and he didn't get it done. So what's the point of getting angry at someone...

"Okay, Don, there's nothing I'm sorry about. Knicks tickets sell out fast, and I know that." Richard said with a smile.

These words made Don Cheney breathe a huge sigh of relief. Originally, he thought Richard would get angry and lead the Pistons to compete with the Knicks at Madison Garden Arena...

"Li, I hope you can understand. I'm really sorry for this. If this happens next time, at least let us know a month and a half in advance so that we can reserve a ticket for you earlier."

Richard nodded, "Okay, I understand, Tang, I still want to thank you this time."

…

After hanging up the phone, Yao Ming and others happened to return to the hotel. Richard told Yao Ming about the situation.

Yao Ming was naturally a little disappointed, but he could understand it. After all, it was not that they refused to give, but that they really had no tickets. There was really no way around this, and he could only blame himself for saying it too late.

…

Madison Garden Arena, the Pistons' away game against the Knicks is about to begin tonight.

Richard came on the stage and chatted with Don Cheney for a while, and both parties were in harmony.

Don Cheney was even more relieved. Judging from Richard's attitude, he must not have taken the ticket issue to heart.

As long as you don't take it to heart, you can at least have a peaceful night tonight.

…

"Beep!" The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

The starting players from both sides began to appear.

The Knicks are completely degenerated right now, especially the inside position, which is simply empty...

One Harrington plus one Kurt Thomas.

This Harrington is not Al Harrington, but Osella Harrington. It is estimated that three of his strengths combined can make one Al Harrington stronger...

As for Kurt Thomas, he entered the league in 1995 and can be regarded as a veteran now, with acceptable strength.

Of course, it can only be said to be just okay, and his strength is almost enough to make him a qualified starter. If he is placed in those strong teams, he may not even be a starter.

With such an inside combination, unless Richard is stupid, he will definitely catch the opponent's inside and beat him.

As soon as the game started, Yao Ming received a lob from Nash and easily dunked under the basket.

Mainly because of the two Knicks insiders, neither one is tall, one is 208 centimeters and the other is 206 centimeters. Yao Ming didn't even take off much, he stood on tiptoes and directly made a standing dunk.

It was the Knicks' turn to attack. To the frustration of Knicks fans, Kurt Thomas directly contributed two blocks to Clark in this offensive round.

First, his mid-range shot was blocked, and then his teammates picked up the ball and passed it back to Thomas. This time, he did not make a mid-range shot, but made a breakthrough. As a result, he was blocked by Yao Ming at the basket and was punished by Clark behind him. Big hat.

At this moment, you don't have to think about it to know that the Knicks fans burst into loud boos.

This boo is not for Clark, but for the Knicks players...

To play in the Knicks, you have to have this kind of consciousness, the consciousness of being booed by the fans of your home team.

Even Gorilla Ewing was booed, so who was Kurt Thomas? How could he be spared.

…

Richard was very excited to watch from the sidelines. His biggest wish now is to let Clark improve his blocking data and strive to win the honor of blocking shots before the end of the season.

…

By the time the first quarter ended, Don Cheney was dumbfounded.

It's over. Why does it feel like tonight's game is going to be completely blown away? !

The Knicks scored 22 points in the first quarter, while the Pistons scored 37 points, creating a 15-point difference in a single quarter.

What's even more frightening is that Yao and Ke scored 32 points!

Yao Ming scored 22 points in a single quarter, and Clark scored 10 points and 4 blocks in a single quarter!

As he was about to take his own life, Don Cheney felt dizzy. He would definitely not be able to calm down this night.

"Clark, you kid, try to block as many shots as possible."

"Especially when facing such a weak team, we need to pay more attention to the blocking data!"

"If you can win the block title this season, then the best defensive player probably won't be able to run away either. Work hard and try to have a happy season." Richard didn't hide it and just took a break during the period. , said to Clark in front of all the generals.

Clark nodded. If he can really win the best defensive player this season, then his season will really be complete.

All-Star starter, block leader, best defensive player, best defensive team.

To receive such an honor is simply a grand slam for a blue-collar player.

…

In the second quarter of the game, Yao and Ke continued their super hot performance, which directly caused the Knicks to be shattered inside.

At the end of the half, Yao Ming had already scored 40 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block.

Although Clark's scoring data is far inferior to Yao Ming's, his data looks quite impressive.

With 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks, he almost had a triple-double in blocks at halftime.

You must know that Clark had a super figure of 8 blocks in the last game. Looking at this situation tonight, the block number will definitely not be less than eight!

Maybe even a blocked shot triple-double!

…

The entire Madison Garden Arena was wailing. The stronger Richard's team got, the more dissatisfied these Knicks fans were with the Knicks management.

Especially dissatisfied with Don Cheney. From the perspective of Knicks fans, if the Knicks could have acquired Richard instead of letting Don Cheney take over, I am afraid that the Knicks would have completely taken off now.