The God of Basketball

Scalabrine is a smart and funny white guy with the only red hair in the NBA.

This gives him a distinctive character.

Of course, fans are more willing to affectionately call him Victory Human Cigar, because he can only play in garbage time. Despite his seven-footer, there isn't much he can do on the court. In an interview with the New York media after the trade, he said modestly: "Knicks players will definitely fall in love with my gesture of waving the towel."

However, through communicating with him.

Li Zhen found that he did have a good understanding of defense, and as the player who sat on the longest bench, he was proud of Boston and the defensive system created by defensive coach Thibodeau was very familiar.

And he has simple three-point shooting ability.

On the defensive end, he is also conscientious and diligent, and even directs his teammates to connect, although his physical condition and some bad reflexes make him unable to defend anyone.

Overall, he's a good locker room leader and glue.

When he first arrived, he made warm contact with most of the players. He also sat down with Stephen Marbury, who has returned from injury, and has now started taking courses in Eastern philosophy.

Li Zhen occasionally joined in. But he didn't like Marbury's instilling "Taoism" in Scalabrine. Taoism emphasizes quietness and inaction, but it is easy to go astray and become "it's none of my business, it's none of your business".

Isaiah Thomas came to discuss with Li Zhen about the transaction.

Li Zhen is very interested in the Golden State Warriors' plan. Golden State has shown great sincerity, and they are willing to accept the contract of Jerome James... This is a problem left over from history. Although Jerome James is no longer playing, the Knicks still pay him $8 million a year.

Also sent coolie center Foyer and defensive back Matt Barnes.

"This offer has a great opportunity to take advantage of. Foyer's contract has three years and more than 20 million US dollars. But his style of play is incompatible with the Warriors, and the Warriors have long wanted to buy him out. So, if only Trading David Lee for Barnes is very disadvantageous. We have to have another draft pick, the Golden State Warriors' first-round pick next year."

Li Zhen told Thomas.

The smiling assassin nodded approvingly.

After discussing with Li Zhen,

He has a bottom line in his heart.

This confuses Scarabrian next to him: Isn't Isiah Thomas the same as Caesar in the media? Why is there even a little bit of... a little humble in front of Bruce.

The small signs of his thinking were quickly snuffed out by Stephen Marbury: "We are collective leaders."

Scarabrine suddenly understood.

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The game against the Indiana Pacers was very intense. Although the Pacers have fallen apart over the years, their tactical system has always followed the traditional and retro academic defense. Under the remote command of Larry Bird, this game was played quite ugly. Almost like... the Spurs-Pistons Finals.

The game fell into hand-to-hand combat from the first quarter!

The Pacers relied on O'Neal, Foster, Harrison, Diogu and other seven-footers to play close to the Knicks.

In particular, the recent strategic focus of the Knicks coaching staff is to exercise the half-court position, so New York has been made very passive.

The shortcomings are also exposed more thoroughly.

Li Zhen, Stephen Marbury and even Ramon Sessions, the three point guards, have been able to hold the No. 1 position very well. But the No. 2 position is very weak, and the defense line is constantly being cut.

Eddie Griffin, Jeff Rees, and Balkman will defend the wings well, but all three are thin, interference defenders.

Once this kind of defender has someone in the penalty area, their effectiveness will be twice the result with half the effort.

However, the Knicks' two major players in the penalty area, whether it is Eddie Curry, who is like a black rabbit, or Zach Randolph, who throws himself at himself, are both senior and insurmountable burdens on the defensive end. Side pockets.

Therefore, this caused the Knicks' defense to frequently fall.

That is to say, today's Pacers are weak in offensive power. If it were the Pacers' five tigers back then, even if Li Zhen was fierce again tonight, he would have to be made into a sashimi.

The game was decided in the last 2 minutes.

Li Zhen entered the penalty area against multiple defenses, hit a floater, assisted Marbury to hit a three-pointer, and also caused a fatal foul by O'Neal.

Although the vast majority of the basketball media are now complaining that Li Zhen is not worthy of the superstar seat, in fact... Li Zhen has quietly secured the superstar position. Everyone ridiculed Isiah Thomas and said that he was already TOP10 news, but if Isiah Thomas said that Bruce was a top 30 player in the league, it would be difficult for even the hardest experts to stand up and say: I object.

92:85.

The Knicks made a thrilling pass.

But next, they have to face the Boston Celtics.

Currently ranked second in the East's super strong team.

Since this summer, even going back to the earlier past, Boston has already gritted its teeth against Li Zhen.

Especially Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, both of whom have suffered under Li Zhen's hands. Although it wasn't to the point of discord, but thinking of this Shuaibi, it's still a normal procedure to gnash one's teeth.

But a little regrettable thing.

In this pre-Christmas matchup, Kevin Garnett was unable to play. He injured his wrist doing push-ups on the court a few days ago. Although it is not very heavy, it is definitely no problem to force the game.

But he calculated... the hatred with the Knicks and Li Zhen is not as thorough as the hatred with the Lakers and Kobe after all.

Although the former wolf king couldn't get into college, this simple comparison model is still understandable.

Moreover, this game against the Knicks is not a live broadcast across the United States, and it is a Christmas game against the Lakers!

Therefore, he simply followed the advice of the team doctor. And encouraged Paul Pierce: "The Knicks are not vulnerable at all, they are strong on the outside but strong on the outside. This time we must destroy their prestige!!"

As he said that, he didn't forget to call Lagalondo.

Since the arrival of the Big Three, Rondo has shown his advantages, and now some people even call him the fourth giant.

"You have to use your defense, your breakthrough, and your overall view to lock Bruce Lee. Believe me, you are the best point guard in the East!"

The wolf king likes this form of fighting chicken blood.

As he spoke, he did not forget to grab Nate Robinson, grabbed his neck and asked, "Little Potato. Based on what you know about Bruce Lee, do you think he can break free from our defense?"

Robinson chuckled: "Of course not!"

"Bruce's kind of breakthrough is just fun. Our defense here is impregnable. Moreover, he is not as good as the outside pass. In the training camp, even I can't beat him."

"It's nothing to worry about!!"

The more Nate Robinson talked, the deeper he got into the play!

The wolf king patted him on the head and said solemnly: "You are bragging. Although Bruce is weaker, it is more than enough to beat you."

Little Potato quickly said yes.

At the same time, Perkins was already clamoring there: I don't care if he comes in abruptly or not, I must show him some color.

Perkins was also teased by Li Zhen, and he has always been worried about it.

Now the Celtics are not what they used to be, with strong soldiers and strong horses. He felt that if he didn't let out this breath at this time, he would have to suffocate to death.

Paul Pierce is very supportive of his bloodiness and gives him a thumbs up.

Soon, the Celtics formed a consensus.

At the same time, outside experts are also buzzing there.

Ever since Isiah Thomas announced his refusal to be interviewed by ESPN, ESPN has been waiting to see the Knicks make a fool of themselves, and then come down, relentlessly sarcastic.

However, the Knicks have been on a winning streak.

It made ESPN angry.

No, it's finally time for the Boston Celtics.

They couldn't wait to "loan" and brag, making the city stormy, as if the Knicks were about to be covered in a blink of an eye.

Even, ESPN also deliberately made adjustments to the live broadcast, just turning the battle for the top spot in the West into the top spot in the East. It just depends on how the Celtics abused the Knicks.

...

The Knicks are not in a hurry here.

On the night when it was difficult to win the Pacers, Isiah Thomas announced that he had reached an agreement: David Lee and Jerome James were sent to the Warriors, and the Warriors sent Foyer, Matt Barnes and the top eight guards in 2008. picks.

The deal is out.

Immediately, the media headed by ESPN began to ridicule crazily.

"I've never seen such a stupid transaction. It's as if Don Nelson walked into the bank and before he said anything, Thomas, the counter clerk, packed a sack of cash for him and called a taxi to take him away."

"This can't even be described as robbery, it's stupid!"

"Whether it's potential, salary, or immediate production. The Knicks made a stupid deal."

"Thomas got rid of Jerome's one-year rubbish contract and took Foyle's three years left. And traded David Lee, who could be an All-Star, for an unknown defensive back. There's a top-eight protected pick."

"The Knicks are absolutely insane!"

"..."

The influx of criticism made the New York media a little silent. From the book point of view, this is indeed a bad deal.

Although David Lee is not suitable for the current Knicks, but...he has great potential after all, why only Barnes was replaced? And what can Foyer do? He is a pure backup meat shield center, and his career-high data is only 5.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

However, even though public opinion is saying that the Knicks have made a loss-making deal, team owner James Dolan still trusts the smiling assassin very much, and even publicly stated: I can rest assured that Thomas will do things.

This made ESPN boil again, accusing, saying that the Knicks would sooner or later be destroyed because of the boss's unreasonable pampering of Thomas. He even quoted the remarks of a Knicks executive who did not want to be named: James Dolan has listened to and believed in him for a long time. He turned a blind eye to many junk contracts, settled high-priced lawsuits for him, and kicked D'Antoni away for him. Now... the only person on the team who can do things is Donnie Walsh.

Such remarks seem to show that the Knicks are entering precarious internal turmoil.

But in fact, on the way to Boston, the private plane was enjoyable.

Li Zhen even sang a new song that he has not yet released.

It's not because of anything else, but because he found that his strength has improved after these two close-to-hand combats!

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