The rest is just noise

Chapter 1,056 The Knicks’ dominance over the Trail Blazers continues

At the beginning of December, the contract extension negotiations between the Knicks and Wilson did not reach a result.

Wilson's agent said: "My employer is keeping all options open."

Does this mean benj is leaving new york?

Wilson responded to the question in an interview: "That's your opinion. I never said that."

The negotiations with Rodman failed, the contract extension with Wilson has not been finalized, and Ewing has to postpone the contract extension until the offseason.

Then, the New York Times reminded fans: "Leadership will also expire next summer."

Louis, Ewing, Wilson.

There is a theoretical possibility that the Knicks could lose all three of them at the same time.

The person who came out to stabilize the morale of the army was Ewing, who announced with a high profile that he had reached a one-year, US$10 million extension with the team.

"I will stay in New York. I plan to retire as a Knick. This is my home and I will not leave."

It's so weird, this has never been Ewing's role.

But when Wilson and Louis have not renewed their contracts, Ewing's statement gave fans reassurance.

Ewing did this not purely out of a sense of responsibility.

Although 10 million a year is a huge amount of money, no one knows what the maximum salary at the highest level will be until the next broadcast contract comes out.

Therefore, 10 million a year may not satisfy Ewing.

But before 1999, the CBA (labor agreement) had many loopholes.

For example, if there is no cap on the salary of a player, like Kyrie, a flat-earth scholar, a loyal citizen of Indiana, a good brother of Durant, a backstabber king, and a model worker, Irving, he can do what he said,

Offering a $1.5 billion contract in this day and age.

Whether any team is willing to do so is another matter, but he can really ask for this contract.

For another example, if a player likes a certain team, but the remaining space in the other team's salary cap cannot free up enough money to sign him, they can first sign a one-year short-term contract that the salary cap can bear. Then,

During the contract period, re-sign a long-term contract that matches the player's worth.

In the 1990s, that's what you could do.

Therefore, Ewing's one-year extension of his short-term contract can not only demonstrate his sense of responsibility and leadership status, but will not affect his ability to sign a big contract in the future. It can be said to serve multiple purposes.

"What is Benjamin hesitating about?"

Such questions soon appeared in major newspapers.

Compared to Ewing's crispness, Wilson's hesitation is unsettling.

What's strange is that, except for the Times, no other media will specifically mention that Louis' contract will also expire in 1994.

They seemed afraid of forcing Louis to make a decision.

Regardless, Wilson's popularity in New York is waning.

As for the zombies in the eyes of the fans, Ewing, who was generally indifferent or even disgusted by reporters, became more likeable.

Ewing finally understood that it was not the fans and the media who had to like Wilson or hate him, but that he himself had rejected the love of others.

This season, Ewing has become the focus of the media.

He always puts on a silly smile, signs autographs for fans, patiently answers reporters' questions, maintains the team's image, and does everything a leader should do.

When reporters interviewed Ewing about Wilson's contract extension.

Ewing shrugged and smiled: "I don't know why you are worried about this. Without Benj, the dynasty will not be restored. He will stay."

Wilson is consuming the fans' goodwill towards him bit by bit.

Louis observed this phenomenon silently.

The more Wilson was disliked, the more Ewing became popular.

He no longer steals the spotlight.

Ewing also successfully gained a lot of impression points through the things he did.

Isn't this really benj's plan?

Let Ewing become a leader on and off the court before he can leave New York.

Because he understands, and Ewing also understands, there can only be one leader in the team.

Since Ewing can be a good leader, there is no need for him to compete with him, because competition will cause the team to break up. He does not want to destroy the team's chemical reaction.

Because this is the team built by Louis himself, and it is also his and Ewing's team.

Louis feels like Wilson has recently changed back to the way he was in the first six games of last season's Finals.

But looking at his training and games, his relationship with his teammates has not been severed.

He remains reliable, selfless, team-oriented and passionate.

Alan Houston once asked him how to maintain his shooting accuracy in high-level games.

Wilson then offered insights into his shooting form and preparation.

When Toni Kukoc was knocked around during an intrasquad scrimmage, Wilson told him he had to be tougher if he wanted to make it on the team.

Wilson hasn't changed, he just doesn't try to lead the team anymore.

After Thanksgiving, Tomjanovich found his coaching style.

Although this is a team that has been coached by Louis for nearly ten years, the person responsible for training them these years is Tomjanovich.

Tomjanovich knows them well.

He did not change the system, but shifted the offensive focus from the outside to the inside.

Because Wilson's future is unclear, and the Knicks' inside line is getting stronger.

Ewing is one of the top five centers in the league, and Kemp is turning into a super power forward. After a season of training, backup center Yu Tiancan has gradually adapted to the Knicks' game rhythm and has made great progress this season.

Averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block per game.

In order to adapt to the evolution of Kemp and Yu Tiancan, the data of Ewing and Wilson declined.

Ewing's average data dropped to 18 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Wilson had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

Both men's rebounding data were career lows.

The scoring data is the lowest in recent years.

Before the Christmas Day game, the Knicks had a record of 21 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference and third in the league.

In the West, the Golden State Warriors have risen strongly and currently rank first in the league with a record of 24 wins and 2 losses.

The Trail Blazers followed closely with a record of 22 wins and 4 losses.

These three teams are recognized as championship contenders.

Under them, the Heat are the vanguard of the second group.

In the Eastern Conference, in addition to the inherently strong teams, the Magic have also joined the list of strong teams this season.

Chris Webber and Tim Hardaway made an immediate impact on the team.

Especially Weber.

What he did in the high position was something no one had ever done in the history of basketball.

Phil Jackson's triangle offense unlocked a skill Webb had never really unlocked in his previous life with Louis - playmaking ability.

Weber used a stable high jump shot to open up space for O'Neal, and then passed a series of comfortable lob passes.

When O'Neal is unable to catch the ball, Webber can also serve as a high-post pivot to drive the entire team's offense.

Although Pence burst out with dazzling brilliance in Golden State, Webber also used his average of 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists per game to strongly prove that the scouts' praise of him did not come from the fantasy of the unknown.

With the average person of the Pan-1984 generation entering the 30-year-old mark, the transition between old and new players in the league is accelerating.

On Christmas Eve, the Knicks faced the Trail Blazers at home.

If two teams with a blood feud meet on a night like this, sparks will definitely fly.

Pat Riley doesn't know the reason for Louis' dismissal, but he feels that if the opponent is a rookie like Tomjanovich, there is no reason for the Blazers to lose.

As a result, Tomjanovich went uncharacteristically tonight and directly said to the players: "Let the Portlanders remember Game 7 of the Finals!"

At that time, McHale also made a joke: "Do you want them to recall the first half (the Knicks were 22 points behind) or the second half?"

Then, Tomjanovich's dispassionate stare silenced McHale.

Tomjanovich used Wilson, Reggie Williams, Stevens, Christie and Mahorn as the new murder press group, and successfully established an advantage.

This was a rough game that cannot be described in words.

A total of four players from both the Knicks and Trail Blazers were ejected.

The game went to the last round and the two sides were tied.

The final shot that killed the game was made by Reggie Miller.

The Trail Blazers had too many people to look after, and Miller got a chance through movement. His buzzer-beater sent the Garden into a frenzy and sent the Portlanders back to Game 6 of last season's Finals.

They certainly won't forget that night.

Miller used this three-pointer to steal a victory for the Knicks.

Without Miller, the Blazers should have won the championship that night.

Jordan was sullen, furious in the visiting team's locker room at the Garden, cursing all his teammates, punching the closet, and injuring his hand.

He was angry because they missed their best opportunity.

What made him lose his mind was the cruel reality. Even if Louis no longer coaches, the Knicks' dominance of the Trail Blazers continues.

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