legendary point guard

Before the season started, Timberwolves fans would have been satisfied with their first-month record of 8 wins and 6 losses, but now Timberwolves fans are undoubtedly hungry for more.

But God is so cruel, abruptly shattering the hopes of Timberwolves fans.

As the head coach, Devin Casey also had to accept the changes in the team. He looked at Linsen who was practicing shooting and nodded. At least the rookie did not flinch in the face of pressure.

Without Garnett, the Timberwolves' style of play must also change, and they can only place their hopes on Lin Sen.

However, Devin Casey also knew that Lin Sen was still a rookie and could not put too much pressure on him, so he specifically told Lin Sen not to have any baggage and just do his best.

The last day of November is the last game of the Timberwolves' first-month schedule. This game is also the last game of the Timberwolves' four-game winning streak, and their opponent is the New York Knicks, who have struggled in recent seasons.

Such an opponent is undoubtedly better for the Timberwolves than directly facing a super strong team like the Spurs. It can at least make it easier for the Timberwolves to adapt to the days when there is no Garnett and they can only rely on rookie Lin Sen.

In the new season, the Knicks fired the famous coach Larry Brown, and the smiling assassin Isiah Thomas personally took up the coach, hoping to lead the Knicks back to the playoffs.

However, the Knicks are not having good luck in the new season, and injuries hit the Knicks early.

When the Knicks came to Minneapolis, the team's starting shooting guard Steve Francis and main small forward Quentin Richardson both hung up their exemption cards.

Lin Sen's comeback has made the attendance rate at Target Center a little higher, but it is still not comparable to the hot record at the beginning of the season.

There were fewer reporters than before in the home team's locker room for interviews before the game. Except for Lin Sen, who was surrounded by a large number of reporters, there were only a few reporters around him.

"Wood, tonight is your first time leading the team alone. Is there anything you want to say?"

"Do you think your performance will be better without KG?"

"Wood, you are from New York. What do you think about facing the Knicks for the first time? Have you ever thought about going back to New York?"

"Wood, Stephen was also a Timberwolves player. What do you think of the comparison between you and him?"

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Lin Sen looked at the reporters in front of him and ignored other questions: "Everyone knows what kind of predicament we are in, but we will not give up, not against any opponent.

Play every game well and wait for KG's return. This is not only our commitment to KG but also to the fans and coaches. Stephen is my senior. There are many things I can learn from. I will try my best tonight.

"

Outside the visiting team's locker room, Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas was also being interviewed by reporters.

"Isiah, what do you think of Wood Lin?"

Isiah Thomas smiled with his signature smile and squinted his eyes: "He is an outstanding young player, but he still needs more work. KG's injury is a good opportunity for him to experience.

Although he may feel tremendous pressure and even perform poorly because of it, from the perspective of a senior, as long as he can go through this kind of experience and study hard, it will have a great impact on his future.

help."

"Are there any special arrangements for him tonight?"

Isiah Thomas said with a smile: "We have our own rhythm of play, and I won't reveal our arrangements in advance."

"Then have you ever thought about coaching Woodland, maybe through a trade?"

Looking at the reporter in front of him, Isiah Thomas shrugged: "Not yet, but no one can say anything about the future."

"You mean you can't rule out the possibility, right?"

"No one can 100% guarantee the future." Thomas responded with a smile.

In the visiting team's locker room, the New York Knicks players are preparing for the game, and reporters are also taking the time to conduct pre-game interviews, hoping to get more useful information.

Marbury and Crawford are surrounded by the most reporters because their mouths can always bring them good news.

"Wow, are you kidding me? Does having more three-pointers make a problem? And this has never been a problem for me. I can do it as long as I want." Crawford said with an exaggerated smile.

A reporter immediately asked: "But your three-point shooting percentage in the new season is not very ideal."

After hearing the reporter's words, Crawford immediately snorted dissatisfied: "If it weren't for the damn new ball, my shooting percentage would not be like this. This is not my complaint alone. Ninety people out of a hundred are complaining about the damn ball."

New composite ball.”

The conversation changed: "But I've been feeling pretty good lately. I have a hunch. You can witness it on the spot."

Crawford's face is full of confidence, and his expression tells everyone that he will play an excellent game tonight.

Stephon Marbury on the side was also being asked questions by reporters.

Marbury once publicly said that he was the number one point guard in the league, while Lin Sen was mentioned by ESPN as the number one point guard in the future.

Marbury was with the Timberwolves when he debuted, and he and Garnett formed the Timberwolves' twin stars to lead the Timberwolves into the playoffs. Moreover, Marbury is a true New Yorker, and Lin Sen also became a

New Yorker.

These three aspects are enough to give reporters more room to ask questions, not to mention that Marbury's mouth is easier to get news than Lin Sen's mouth.

"As a rookie, his performance is pretty good, but he is still far away from being the first point guard. I don't think he is my replacement, because no one can replace me.

For me, my only goal tonight is to win, and I'm not going to show any mercy just because we're both New Yorkers."

Almost everyone in the Knicks from top to bottom is full of confidence in winning the game, as if the Timberwolves without Garnett are like a piece of meat on the chopping board, they can chop it how they want.

All the reporters in the locker room left, and Devin Casey walked in. The atmosphere seemed a bit depressing, completely different from the past when Garnett was around.

Lin Sen was sitting in front of his locker, his head lowered as if thinking about something.

Snapped!

Snapped!

Devin Casey clapped his hands and everyone looked up.

"Wood, you look nervous?"

Listening to Devin Casey's words, Lin Sen shook his head and said firmly: "No, no!"

Devin Casey looked at Lin Sen's eyes and nodded: "That's good. You wore a good pair of shoes tonight. I hope it can give you better luck. You decide whether to pass the ball or take a shot during the game."

Unlimited fire rights?

Mike James and Ricky Davis looked at each other and looked at Lin Sen angrily.

Even though he knew that he no longer had a good position in the Timberwolves, he still couldn't help but feel angry when he heard Devin Casey say this.

Devin Casey briefly said a few words, and the staff urged people to enter.

Lin Sen, who was standing at the end of the team, looked at the darkness at the other end of the tunnel and clenched his fists, lowered his head and closed his eyes.

Amid the weak sound of the DJ and boos from the audience, the Knicks took the lead.

When it was the Timberwolves' turn, the DJ's voice immediately became louder, and the crowd turned from boos to cheers.

Seeing Jaric trotting out in front of him, Lin Sen, standing at the entrance of the passage, opened his eyes and stared at the center of the target in the darkness, slowly loosening his clenched fists.

"Let us welcome our future No. 1 point guard with the craziest and warmest cheers...Wood...Lin...Lin..." The DJ's voice was higher than that of everyone before.

Under the slightly hoarse voice, the entire center of the target was like a volcanic eruption, with huge decibels rushing towards everyone's eardrums.

Listening to the sounds at the scene, a playful smile flashed across the corner of Marbury's mouth.

"Fuck your nerves, tonight is my game."

With an angry roar, Lin Sen ran out with his head held high, and was greeted by cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.

The blood in the whole body slowly boiled with the cheers that continued to hit his face.

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