Guard With a Knife

D'Antoni, who was apparently ignorant of Isaiah Thomas' undercover work, saw Doug as the smiling Assassin's last-ditch attempt to return to New York. But the truth of the matter is... Snoopy is just the tip of the iceberg. While getting Snoopy through a trade, he has already built a behind-the-scenes team for Snoopy.

Although I don't know how he convinced Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson, the two are now closely united around Snoopy.

D'Antoni didn't smell any danger at this time, but he became happy in his heart, because Snoopy showed the side he expected, and the balance in his heart began to tilt.

He even called Dug aside, and gave a gentle suggestion: "Don't compete with OJ Mayo, play calmly. As the controller of the team, you have to remember that your job is to connect the team."

Doug nodded. He didn't pay close attention to D'Antoni's words, so he didn't know that D'Antoni had used the title of'team controller' to define himself. He just said to D'Antoni: "I took psychology as an elective in college. Know how to control your emotions."

D'Antoni nodded in relief, looking at the handsome Doug. His eyes are full of the shadow of Stephen Nash, and he likes to deal with such elegant and gentle high-achieving students.

Therefore, he made up his mind to win over Snoopy. In his heart, senior intellectuals like Doug should belong to his own group, how could he mix with Randolph's gang of hooligans? There is also Isaiah Thomas, he is simply an old hooligan, even the black aunt will not let go. It's incompatible with modern civilization, okay?

beep!

The whistle sounded.

Although D'Antoni looked down on Zach Randolph, a troublemaker who was full of negative news, from a basketball point of view, he still had to replace Zach Randolph on the court.

At the same time, Nate Robinson, who was eager to try, stepped up to chase McConley. McConley, who was born in a track and field family, was so fast that neither Chris Duhon nor Quentin Richard could catch up.

Doug walked to the free throw line, and the Memphis Grizzlies also replaced all the main players, and they were also ready to make a last-ditch effort.

Although OJ Mayo has been spraying some unknown trash talk.

But... Whoa! Swish!

Two accurate free throws hit the basket.

"The Memphis people are in a dangerous situation. If they can't find a scoring point, the game will be directly strangled by the Knicks." Earl Johnson said worriedly in the commentary booth.

boom!

Rudy Gay's shot misses the basket.

Zach Randolph gets an easy rebound.

Later, Dug used Zach's huge body to easily get rid of the defense, and after going deep into the basket, he looked back at the moon. Zach Randolph quickly attacked from the free throw line with his twisted and shaking body, and played an extremely flexible left-handed layup.

Although Randolph is tall and thick, his interior offensive skills are among the top three in the league. Not only can he be left-handed, but he can also attack from the front and back. His downsides are...low efficiency and lackluster defense.

But with Doug making the ball for him and driving attackers away for him on the defensive end, he seems much more comfortable.

Looking back, the Memphis Grizzlies are still Rudy Gay in singles with the ball.

Nicknamed McGrady, he has the most standard forward figure, but he has never been able to improve his singles efficiency.

When he's on the ball, he's separate from the team.

This caused dissatisfaction with OJ Mayo, because OJ Mayo also has this problem.

boom!

Rudy Gay missed another shot.

The basketball still fell into Randolph's hands.

Afterwards, Doug took the ball and used Zach Randolph's cover, and when OJ Mayo withdrew his defense, he made a direct shot from outside the three-point line... Shua!

He hit another three.

New York's lead is already in double digits.

The enthusiasm of Madison Garden was also directly ignited at this moment.

The arena violently echoed the DJ's brutal roar: Snoopy-Du! Du! Du!

It's like a crazy Gatling is constantly shooting.

"Snoopy hit the ball that killed the game." Earl Johnson concluded.

"The Memphis Grizzlies with three brains are dead."

Charles Barkley made the same complaint. Throughout the game, he has been emphasizing the incompatibility between OJ Mayo, Rudy Gay and McConley.

At this moment, the stadium suddenly became chaotic.

Nate Robinson suddenly rushed to OJ Mayo, his fist fell hard on OJ Mayo's face. Afterwards, the two wrestled into a ball and rolled on the floor in the center of the venue, refusing to give in to each other.

The players on both sides and the referee rushed over to try to separate.

Dug also passed by, he took OJ Mayo's hand and tried to pull him away. Immediately, Nate Robinson raised his leg and kicked him hard. OJ Mayo's pain can be felt across the screen, because his expression deformed in an instant.

The conflict was quickly stopped.

Nate Robinson and OJ Mayo were sent off the court at the same time.

At this time, the large screen above the head began to replay the cause and effect of the conflict just now.

It turned out that after Doug hit a fatal three-pointer, he was returning to halftime. OJ Mayo suddenly approached and sprayed a few trash words at Duger. Then, Nate Robinson suddenly came out, he first pushed OJ Mayo away. While OJ Mayo was punching, his fist had already landed on OJ Mayo's face, and then the two wrestled on the ground like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Next, the referee and the players from both sides intervened.

"So, Nate Robinson is helping Snoopy out?" Kenny Smith said unexpectedly: "Have there ever been a deep friendship between them?"

Neither Earl Johnson nor Zach Randolph can answer this question, because there is no trace of communication between the two in their database.

"The question now should be, what kind of trash talk did OJ Mayo spout. This made Nate Robinson unbearable. Could it be racial discrimination?" Charles Barkley muttered unexpectedly: "But he is black, not yellow. .”

"Oh, no, Charles. Racial discrimination does not distinguish between races. If OJ Mayo did say something that shouldn't be said, then I will definitely give Nate Robinson a thumbs up." Caucasian Earl Johnson said: "Although He's going to be punished by the league for the violence, but I'm still going to see him as a hero. And a black hero! You know what I mean?"

Racial discrimination has always been a sensitive topic in the United States. But in the United States, discrimination is usually only called discrimination when blacks are discriminated against, because they are unprecedentedly united on this matter and dare to make trouble. Because of their natural personalities, Asians seldom stand up collectively even though they encounter this kind of discrimination. This makes the problem even more serious.

The game resumed after a 5-minute break.

But the Memphis Grizzlies obviously did not have the morale to continue fighting. Except for the third quarter, they were controlled by the Knicks every second.

This feeling lasted until the last 3 minutes, when the Memphis Grizzlies announced the arrival of garbage time.

When Dug was off the court, he scored 15 points, 15 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks and 1 steal.

By consulting the NBA's detailed and huge database, TNT's sideline reporter told Doug immediately: "Congratulations to you for becoming the first New York Knicks ever to score double 15 in his first show and also have 5 rebounds and 5 assists. player, in fact, the only one in Knicks history."

Doug nodded with a polite smile: "It's my honor."

Then, the reporter asked him about his connection with the team's tactics.

His answer is very official: "I get along well with my new teammates. Coach D'Antoni is very professional and good at adjusting tactics. I feel that I have 100% integrated into Mr. Anthony's tactical system."

Subsequently, the reporter asked about the difference between New York and Miami.

"For a nerd like me, the only thing I can tell you is this: The Knicks' home locker room looks more luxurious, and they even put blankets in front of every locker," Doug said with a smile. "

"So do you think your roles in the two teams have changed? Isaiah Thomas has publicly stated that you will become the cornerstone of the team, and the team will build a new tactical system around you next season." TNT reporter continue to ask.

"I can't answer your question right now because I'm new here. But I know I'm a lucky guy, and Mr. Pat Riley paid a lot for me when I couldn't dribble. Miami. He and coach Spoelstra have cultivated me carefully and given me all-round help, and Dwyane, they have done their best to make me appear on the outside now. And when I started to be able to play Isaiah Thomas brought me to New York for some tandem work. He gave me a bigger stage, and I always have good people around me, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.”

Doug said seriously.

The reporter nodded, he knew that it would be difficult to get provocative remarks from Snoopy's mouth.

Therefore, he brought the topic to tonight's game.

"What do you think of OJ Mayo? He's also a rookie this year. He commented before the game that you can only be a role player forever. But against you tonight, he made 0 for 7 shots and got 3 blocks. , The final data was only 9 points, 1 rebound and 4 turnovers, which can be said to be the worst performance in your career. But you got a record-breaking 15 points, 15 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks and 1 steal."

"Forehead……"

Duge curled his lips, and then said truthfully: "As you can see, this is our true level. His strength is far weaker than what he claims, and he is not qualified to compare with me."

When Doug said this calmly.

The reporter's expression froze instantly, and the live broadcast room in front of him was also dumbfounded.

They didn't expect Snoopy, who has always been stable and tight-knit, to say such direct words, and directly stated that the No. 3 pick is not worthy of being compared with him.

What's going on here?

The reporter paused for a while, and then said: "Tonight, you had several verbal conflicts during the matchup, and even at the end, Nate Robinson had a big fight with OJ Mayo. Can you tell the audience what he said at that time ?"

Duge was silent for a while, and then said: "Please forgive me for not saying those stupid, stupid, vile and despicable words. I will never forgive his mistakes. And, I swear, I will do my best to go to any meeting in the future. Tack him up, beat him up, show him how bad his mistakes are. And that's why he went 0 for 7 in front of me tonight and had three blocked shots."

"Nate Robinson set a wrong example, he shouldn't do things on the basketball court that have nothing to do with basketball. I apologize to fans all over the world for his actions. But I must emphasize that he punched someone who should be punched .I will pay all his fines."

Doug ended the interview with a serious expression.

This set off a climax of discussion in the TNT studio. Although the game is still at this time, the focus of their discussion has become... .

"It can be confirmed now that OJ Mayo used racially discriminatory words in the game. To make a well-bred player like Snoopy so angry, OJ Mayo is indeed extremely bad." Earl Johnson said seriously: "The influence of this matter has surpassed the jurisdiction of the NBA, and OJ Mayo's reputation will be completely destroyed tonight."

"I support punishing OJ Mayo heavily. He is a disgrace to us black people. We must not accuse others of discriminating against our skin color while discriminating against other people's skin color. This is a rogue behavior. Nate Robinson did a good job. He must be fined, and I am willing to collect donations for him." Charles Barkley is a man of temperament.

Kenny Smith also nodded vigorously: "OJ Mayo is killing himself. He should have restrained himself after the USC improper profit incident, and what happened tonight will be a watershed in his career. Because, Snoopy has He won a complete victory in the comparison, and took away all the brilliance of his Chosen Son!"

In the discussion of the three, the game caught in the garbage time finally came to an end.

125:107.

The New York Knicks reaped a long-lost victory at home.

After the game, Doug took the initiative to hug every teammate, even Eddie Curry and Jerome James in suits sitting in the second row.

Although his arms were short when hugging the two because of their bloated waistlines, Isaiah Thomas, who sat on the other side, was relieved to tell his boss: "See? Snoopy tried to make every teammate enjoy himself. The joy of victory. This is a way to quickly gather the team's centripetal force. We finally have a qualified leader player."

James Dolan nodded slightly, and then asked: "Can he really condense such a chaotic locker room?"

He has no confidence in it. As a team owner, he is all too aware of the smog in the locker room.

Isaiah Thomas had his signature smile on his face, and although he didn't speak, those around him could feel his confidence.

He's been planning this for too long.

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