Guard With a Knife

However, the rage that everyone predicted did not happen. The fiery Zach Randolph even smiled calmly after learning that he had been replaced in the starting lineup.

He reached out and patted Doug on the shoulder: "Do it well. Blast that idiot in Memphis."

Dug was also a little surprised. In his database, Zach Randolph is not a kind person who is easy to get along with. After all, he is an "elite" striker who came out of "Portland Prison".

D'Antoni saw that the starting alternation was completed so calmly and peacefully, turned around and left disappointed. He originally planned to directly attack Zach Randolph when he was furious, completely tear up the relationship, and then hand it over to the management, and logically send Randolph to the Clippers in exchange for the old cat Mobley and the old general Thomas.

At the time of the introduction, even if Isiah Thomas voted against it, it was useless, after all, Zach Randolph was torn because of Snoopy.

However... Randolph, the famous thorn in the side, gave in and generously supported Snoopy as the starter.

This unconventional move made him put his prepared plan on hold.

"I have watched your game, we are not competitors, we are a perfect match made in heaven."

After D'Antoni left, Zach Randolph whispered to Doug: "So, play your point center tonight. Let the crazy boys in Memphis know how good you are, and let the dog food fans shut them up of**."

Uh…….

Dug took a serious look at Zach Randolph's geometric miracle face. He suddenly felt that the idiom "a couple born in heaven" should be a derogatory term.

...

For the Duke's debut at Madison Garden, the New York entertainment circle expressed enough respect. Jay-z and Beyoncé, the most important couples in the east coast music circle, appeared on the scene at the same time, and Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon in the film and television circle also came to the scene. Coupled with the big names in the TV industry, Madison Garden has turned into an awards show in the entertainment industry.

Among the many stars, the girl trio of Taylor Swift, Karlie Kleiss, and Selena Gomez is undoubtedly the most eye-catching... although their fame is not as good as those big names. But Taylor Swift is one of the "original spouses" of the Duke.

The news of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus' battle for the Duke is well known.

Tonight, countless DM parties and DT parties are paying attention to this game: the DT party hopes that Taylor can go further, and the DM party expects the Duke to see through Taylor Swift's true colors.

However, for TNT TV, their focus is still on the direct dialogue between the 3rd show and the 8th show.

Yesterday, OJ Mayo forcibly criticized the Knicks' trading operations as an outsider, and criticized Snoopy as just a role player, leaving Miami will be useless.

Normally, Snoopy never responds to such remarks.

but.

Just now, 20 minutes before the start of the game, under the interview of the TNT live reporter, Snoopy gave a rare positive response: "I don't like OJ Mayo's remarks, and I don't like his condescending attitude. For his proposal If you have any doubts, watch the game and I will answer them on the pitch."

Looking at Snoopy with a firm expression on TV, TNT commentator Earl Johnson couldn't help but said: "Snoopy has been under too much pressure recently, and this transfer has brought too much public opinion. The basketball media gave him a lot of unfair scrutiny. I guess OJ Mayo will be his punching bag tonight."

"It's almost a certainty."

Charles Barkley already knew Doug very well: "This kid has always been a 'revenge' person, and he has never forgiven anyone who provokes him. Although he always looks personable. Compared to the entertainment circle Call him Lord Duke, I prefer to call him: Violent Gentleman."

"However, are you so confident that Snoopy must be better than OJ Mayo? OJ Mayo is the number one high school student in the United States. He was on the covers of "Slam Dunk" magazine and "Sports Illustrated" before he was fifteen years old.

This is the top treatment that LeBron James can have. And, as of now, OJ Mayo, who averaged 19.2 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game, is already a phenomenal rookie. "

Kenny Smith questioned, he thinks OJ Mayo is not a puppy kneading at will.

This sentence made Charles Barkley and Earl Johnson not know how to answer, although they were confident. But in essence, the puppy and OJ Mayo are two types of players. Snoopy wants to blow up OJ Mayo, or make him useless, which is indeed a very difficult and even impossible thing to accomplish.

five minutes later.

The game officially begins.

Before the start of the game, the officials of the New York Knicks arranged a strong Chinese-style performance, and the dragon and lion dances were very lively.

This shows the importance New York management attaches to Doug.

In fact, James Dolan's family came to the sidelines, and sitting next to them were Isaiah Thomas and Donnie Walsh.

Before the game, James Dolan got the ticket sales situation.

He laughed from ear to ear.

Although New York's football market has always been hot, it's still amazing that a game like this without a superstar can sell out all the tickets at a price that is 20% higher than usual, and there are nearly 5,000 fans outside. something unprecedented. This shows Snoopy's super appeal.

In fact, New York's season tickets for this season have been sold out long ago with the confirmation of the deal. Although the price has increased by even more than 30% from the beginning of the season, they are still flocking to them, and there are already more than double the prices on ebay. Scalper tickets are still in short supply.

At the same time, various sponsors are also intensively contacting the Knicks' business department.

Many business magazines have begun to regard this transaction as an important operation of James Dolan's asset explosion.

So, James Dolan was so happy he even sat Isaiah Thomas to his left and his eldest son to his right. As for the actual helm of the Knicks club, Donny Walsh can only sit behind him.

This made Donny Walsh very depressed. He did not expect that Isaiah Thomas, who returned to New York, would be more favored than before.

"If Snoopy can show the ability to control the team this season, we will build a team around him next season."

Donny Walsh heard James Dolan say this to Isaiah Thomas.

Thomas nodded, and he continued: "I have full confidence in Snoopy. But I hope the team can keep Zach Randolph. Although this guy has many shortcomings, he can indeed compete with Snoopy." Perfect fusion of super insiders. Their styles are extremely complementary. Zach Randolph can make Snoopy's breakthrough more lethal, and Snoopy can make Zach Randolph's offense more efficient. Even, I think they have a chance Be the best offensive rebounding unit in the league."

Isaiah Thomas has been persuading James Dolan to intervene in the trade that has been put on the table between Donnie Walsh and D'Antoni. He doesn't want to use Zach Randolph to replace two aging veterans, although this can clear up the salary space before 2010 and better welcome the arrival of LeBron James.

However, Isaiah Thomas has never been superstitious about James, and he also firmly disagrees that Zach Randolph's contract is a garbage contract.

Regarding Thomas' question, James Dolan did not immediately give a clear answer. He still needs to watch the game to verify this. For now, he's just calling the shots on the deal.

The Memphis Grizzlies are now a downright young team, with the lowest average age in the league, even younger than the Oklahoma and Portland Trail Blazers.

Tonight, first-time NBA head coach Mark Ivaroni used a starting lineup of Mike Conley, OJ Mayo, Rudy Gay, Darrell Arthur and Darko Milicic.

Among the five starters, two players were Doug's underdogs. OJ Mayo from USC and Darrell Arthur from Kansas.

"I'll dunk you tonight!!" Arthur, who was taught by Snoopy many times in the NCAA Finals last year, saw Doug still gnashing his teeth.

Duge looked at him suspiciously: "Wake up."

Then, he walked to the halfway line, ready to jump the ball.

Standing in front of him was the No. 2 pick in 2003, the Serbian center who overwhelmed Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade.

There were boos at Madison Gardens.

The boos didn't stop from the moment Doug took off his training jacket.

Obviously, these crazy New York fans took out Isaiah Thomas' mistakes on Doug.

"Don't pay attention to them, rookie." Dakomilicic actually told Dug in not fluent English: "NBA fans are good at destroying the enthusiasm of rookies."

Dug raised his head, Milicic's expression was calm.

But he could clearly see the sadness in his eyes.

Doug didn't know his story, but only read it from some basketball materials. He was once called the proud son of heaven, but now he is the second place in the list of parallel imports that everyone ridicules.

beep!

At this time, the head coach blew his whistle and threw the basketball into the sky.

Milicic and Doug took off at the same time.

Doug's bullet speed is even better.

But Milicic is taller and has a longer wingspan.

Snapped!

The two caught the basketball almost at the same time.

However, Doug was stronger... The basketball flew to the Knicks half.

Chris Duhon grabs the ball quickly, but he's about to start a fast break... smack!

McConley rushed over like lightning and broke the basketball directly!

Then sound the horn of counterattack.

Hush!

Madison Garden booed again.

But this time, the harsh fans were swearing at Chris Duhon!

Amidst the boos, McConley quickly brought the ball to the frontcourt.

Dug also quickly fell into the penalty area. He kept Milicic in check while reading the dynamics of the court. But he found that the new teammates have no connection between defenses at all. They seem to have not yet established the concept of joint defense and supplementary defense. It is already a huge effort for everyone to keep up with their defenders.

At this time, OJ Mayo just used a high school student-level change of direction to evade Jamal Crawford's defense, and then David Lee, who was active in the elbow area on the left side of the free throw line, had no desire to defend. Watching OJ Mayo take the ball and go straight into the penalty area.

Duge hurriedly turned his body slightly, his eyes focused, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

He has to hang around the defense.

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