The rest is just noise

The reason why Laimbeer doesn't want to talk about the Celtics is simple. That's because the only thing that matters to the Celtics now is when Ralph Sampson will break Kareem Jabbar's scoring record.

Currently, the 41-year-old Sampson is still averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block with a 50% shooting rate in 26 minutes per game.

If Sampson's playing time is limited to 20 minutes, he is still a player who can make great contributions on both offense and defense.

But the Celtics can no longer provide enough competitiveness.

Therefore, in his 20th season, Sampson, a six-time champion, has become a de facto mascot.

Moreover, Laimbeer is not saying that he will not criticize the Celtics, but the person in charge of the Celtics now is Thomas. Although the relationship between the two of them was not good, they shared the same hardships at the beginning, and now the other party has fallen into the trap.

He doesn't like to speak harshly.

Then there is Sampson, the only remaining member of the Celtics dynasty in the 1980s. He is still playing on the court at the age of 41. He cannot criticize such a person in any case.

Louis knows Ranbir's difficulties, which is why he likes to tease him with Green Kai.

The magician smiled and asked, "How close is Ralph to breaking the record?"

Laimbeer didn't want to answer. He felt that Sampson should have retired long ago. The last few seasons were simply meaningless to Mr. Only.

What's the use of breaking records? Will he become the best center in history if he breaks it?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has held the total scoring record for so many years, who thinks he is the best in history?

Louis looked at the statistics and said: "If everything goes well, Ralph should become the NBA's all-time scoring leader before the All-Star Weekend."

"His longevity on the court is really enviable."

"Yeah, that's part of his greatness."

After everyone said a few compliments, the stage was returned to Ernie Johnson, who concluded the show with a few words and successfully ended the program.

Louis then left work.

After get off work, the magician invited him to dinner.

The two found a newly opened Michelin restaurant and had a great meal.

"Coach, in fact, the most important thing about being on a show is not professionalism, but boldness." The magician smiled lightly, "As long as you speak your mind like Bill, the ratings will skyrocket!"

In fact, everyone knows who Ranbir is.

Just like Wu Jing in "The Wandering Earth 2", the few plots with some personal heroism in the movie are all arranged for him. Isn't this right? You have to know that some viewers come here just for this pure taste of Beijing.

Yes, you have to meet people's needs.

Same goes for Ranbir.

He was a villain when he was a player. Can he become a gentleman when he becomes a commentator? Impossible, he must stay the same.

The magician suggested that Louis learn from Ranbir because he thought Louis could become a more professional Ranbir.

However, Louis doesn't want his image to collapse.

Why does he have to follow Ranbir's path if he is doing well?

Louis doesn't know his place in the show yet.

However, he doesn't plan to treat his job at TNT as a long-term job.

He only signed a one-year contract with TNT. If it is not suitable, he will quit next year.

After having dinner with the magician, Louis drove home alone.

What Louis didn't expect was that he would run into the most congested day of the year.

He originally planned to go home at 8:30, but he was stuck in traffic until 11:40 pm.

It was this night that gave Louis the idea of ​​buying a private jet.

As soon as this idea came up, Louis couldn't hold it back.

That night, Louie called Jerry Buss to ask for his opinion.

Bass Sr. felt that as long as Louis took a private jet once, he would never want to drive again.

Since it was late, Louis simply asked a few questions and stopped talking.

But this matter has already taken root in his mind, and with his financial resources, it is only a matter of time before the idea becomes a reality.

Just when Louis was enjoying his leisure days and starting to use the money he earned to improve his life, in the first month of the legendary 2000-2001 season, the Generation of Miracles showed the world their independent energy.

In November, Duncan led the team to 12 wins and 2 losses, averaging 26 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks per game.

Bodiloga was on full fire, raising his average to 29 points and 9 rebounds and assists per game.

Nash, who played on the same team as Bodilloga, officially became the league's top point guard, averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists per game.

The high school duo of Kobe and Garnett ranked first in the league with 28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2.2 steals and 22 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block respectively.

In addition, the Knicks' young leader Tracy McGrady is also showing signs of a superstar, averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists per game this season.

Grant Hill, who is free from injuries, is the Knicks' hope for resurgence. He currently averages 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists per game.

The aging Benjamin Wilson and Shaquille O'Neal became the only inside and outside duo in NBA history to average 30 points per game.

The most important thing is that the teams they each lead have records that are among the best in the division.

Except for Wilson, they are all Mesozoic and Cenozoic.

The NBA has quietly completed a generational change. The big names who were familiar in the last decade have either seriously declined or self-destructed, and most of them have lost their ability to influence the league's structure.

At the beginning of December, Kevin Garnett, who had the best record and the most comprehensive offensive and defensive influence, was elected as the best player of the month for the first time in his career.

"Kobe and I are No. 1 and No. 2 in the world. You can write this sentence in the newspaper!"

The swollen Garnett actually boasted that he was invincible.

Unfortunately, the Lakers will challenge the Miami Heat on the road in four days.

In addition to their old friend Duncan, the Heat also have Liu Yuqing, who just buried the dream team in the ground at the Olympics not long ago.

It was surprising that Liu Yuqing chose to leave the Lakers, where she had played for five years, and switch to the Heat this summer.

He had a good relationship with Garnett, and the Lakers also had a tactical system that suited him. With the departure of Bodilloga and others, it was inevitable to return to the starting lineup. As a result, he announced his transfer to Miami after the Olympics.

Moreover, the Heat have always reserved salary space for him, which shows that the two parties have already reached an agreement.

Maybe Liu Yuqing made the decision on the day Duncan announced his transfer to the Heat.

Louis can completely understand Liu Yuqing's choice.

Although he is more familiar with Garnett, Duncan is a more worthy leader to follow.

Charles Barkley has proven through personal experience that it's not how hard you play that matters, but who you play with.

As long as you are the right person, you can get good results even if you don't work so hard.

The Battle of Lake and Heat was broadcast live across the United States on TNT, and Louis came to the studio very early.

Those who are interested can notice that Louis is dressed very handsomely today, and it can be seen from his appearance how much he attaches importance to this game.

As a result, the performance of both sides did not disappoint - except for Garnett, who claims to be the best in the world.

Duncan was in great form, and I don't know if he wanted to prove that he was the number one. He actually scored 42 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists with a shooting rate of over 80%.

Garnett is in the situation that Louis once described. If COSCO has no feel for shooting and is not determined enough to attack the inside, he will lose his influence on the court.

His performance was completely unable to match that of Duncan. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was blown away.

In this case, Kobe's burden increased, so he scored 45 points and 8 rebounds. However, Liu Yuqing next to Duncan was like a god of death. He made 11 of 16 shots from the field, including 9 of 12 three-pointers, including free throws.

, scoring 33 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

"11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists..." Louis scolded Garnett on the spot, "Our new No. 1 player in the world seems to have made no contribution."

Liu Yuqing even made a heart-breaking remark to reporters: "If he is number one in the world, then Tim should be number 0.5 in the world."