The rest is just noise

The lockout of the 2011-12 season continues to affect the start of the new season, as Louis' distant memory shows.

But no matter how outrageous the labor war is, it will eventually make peace for the sake of interests.

In 2012, the end of the world predicted by the Mayans was listed as the worst prediction of the new century.

Louis said in an interview: "The shutdown will end soon, just like the end of the world will not come soon."

These are two predictions that are very easy to come true.

Louis' "prophecy" came true earlier.

The labor and management parties chose to reconcile and continue to cooperate, and the new NBA season can finally be put on the agenda.

Although the league only leaves each team half a month to complete signings and transactions, there are still many questions waiting for players to answer.

The biggest question is that three years ago, the 2003 Platinum Generation, which vigorously gathered together in an attempt to challenge the traditional tradition of "GM building a team and players playing for the championship," is facing challenges from the outside world after three years of no harvest.

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At the beginning, they all signed a three-year contract. Now that the three-year period has expired, everyone needs to make a choice.

Since James can't get the team status and tactical support he wants from the Knicks, especially when he can't see the Knicks' championship prospects, he doesn't have many options.

Leaving New York was a difficult choice.

Even someone like James, who has clear interests off the court and never hesitates, still has to hesitate.

However, what James did not expect was that New York not only lacked interest in renewing his contract, but also openly recruited Lu Wuxia.

In order to recruit Lu Wuxia, retired Knicks GM Elgin Baylor personally took action. He assured the media: "Let me tell you this, Wish has only two options, either stay in Golden State or join New York.

.I grew up watching him and I understand him."

Lu Wuxia is a well-deserved son of New York. Although he hurt the New York fans enough when he was with the Celtics, that happened many years ago. The fans are forgetful. As long as he can come, it will be regarded as that period of history.

It’s okay if it doesn’t exist.

From James' perspective, this is the deportation order issued to him by New York.

Lu Wuxia grew up in New York. He and Wade have had a successful cooperation experience. They both have championships and are so-called proven winners. However, he just made a fool of himself in the Eastern Conference finals, which makes people doubt whether he still has the chance to win.

A chance to fulfill his pre-draft expectations.

James is a person who likes to hold his fate tightly in his hands. He didn't want to wait for Lu Wuxia to kick him away with his bag. Before New York kicked him out, he quickly launched Plan B.

James became the first player of the Platinum Generation to announce his next home this summer.

"LeBron's letter to Cleveland" began to fill the screen.

"I was just a kid from Northeast Ohio before anyone cared where I played..."

That's right, James is returning to the Cavaliers.

Moreover, now is the best time to return to the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers have won the No. 1 pick twice in the past three years. Last season, Blake Griffin proved his potential as a new generation of super power forward. As for Irving, who recently promised Cavaliers fans that he would not leave like LeBron.

, before he awakened his divine will and shattered his youthful and ignorant promises, in order to build a team for James that could compete for the championship, Irving was directly put on the shelf.

However, the NBA in 2012 is at its lowest point of competitiveness since 1976.

The golden generation of Pan-96 is getting old. In the Mesozoic generation, only Durant can become a great player. The new generation can't even talk about being competitive.

Therefore, it is not easy to exchange Irving for a good price, because the 2011 draft itself is also a small year, and even the No. 1 pick is not that attractive.

The Grizzlies' Danny Ainge wanted to make an offer for Deron Williams, but James chose to leave New York because he couldn't coexist with a guard who likes to hold the ball. The reason for returning was to trade Irving for a guard who prefers to hold the ball.

what?

Unable to get a good offer, the resourceful James publicly stated before Irving's mentality completely cracked: "We don't need to make any trades. If it's to win the championship quickly, I won't come back. Before that, I have already done my best."

I will use my experience to help young people grow."

On the other hand, Lu Wuxia did not leave the Warriors, which seemed unable to succeed, as James thought.

The day after James returned to Cleveland, Lu Wuxia came to Los Angeles and returned to Sunset Hills to talk with his father about his feelings over the past three years.

Louis could see that the losses of the past three years had made Wu Xia doubt whether his original decision was correct.

However, even if he wavered, he had no intention of giving up halfway.

"Coach Cole has passed the team's interview and he will become the new head coach of the Warriors." Lu Wuxia said, "I think I will feel more comfortable playing under him."

Will Wu Xia become the Stephen Curry in the hands of Kerr?

Louis was very interested in observing the development of the Warriors. He looked at his son and did not give any suggestions or reminders. He just said: "What was the name of the training team that taught you to use your hips to generate force? Stephen needs this too."

"Accelerated training camp." Lu Wuxia said.

Accelerated training camp...Louis remembered the name, and then smiled: "When Stephen learns this damn hip force, the Celtics will rise again. By that time, you will not have any chance to win the championship.

, Until then, come on."

When Steph learns this damn hip drive, will the Celtics rise again?

Lu Wuxia thought she was hallucinating.

The Celtics were the overall runner-up last season. In the eyes of my father, have they already fallen?

He is worthy of being an old monster who has ruled the alliance for thirty years...

Lu Wuxia complained rebelliously in her heart.

Lu Wuxia and Anthony renewed their contracts with the Warriors, and after Wade signed with New York, he recruited Chris Bosh from the Jazz. In comparison, James' return to the Cavaliers has been praised as having not forgotten his original intention.

In addition to the decisions of the platinum generation, there is also an old superstar who has to decide his future in the offseason.

That's Kevin Garnett.

With Bryant's team winning the championship, he has become one of only two people in the Miracle Generation who did not successfully win a championship after independence.

However, Pence's peak was in the two years of 2007 and 2008. After that, Pence retired, Ying Guodala and others did not grow as expected, Richard Hamilton aged significantly, and even Garnett himself suffered a serious injury last season.

The Suns' championship window has completely closed.

Just when Garnett decided to be loyal to the Suns and sign his last big contract with the team, Lu Wuxia's phone call made him change his mind.

Garnett chose to join the Warriors on a mid-level contract on the last day of free agency, completely disrupting the new season.

Lu Wuxia did not forget his father's "advice".

Although he does not believe that Curry will be able to avoid unnecessary injuries and upgrade to a player of another level after learning to use his hips. However, the Celtics should not be underestimated. When their young players grow up, they may have another challenge.

Dynasty window period.

Therefore, in the 2011-12 season, Lu Wuxia was full of firepower, averaging 30 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists per game in a single season, becoming the second player since the 1970s to average 30 points and 10 assists per game⑴.

⑴I have forgotten whether any player has done this in the previous article (maybe Jordan?), if so, please point it out.

In the finals, the Warriors faced the Celtics, and the two sides fought seven games.

The Celtics, who have reached the Finals for six consecutive years, ultimately lost due to the quality of their stars.

When Lu Wuxia scored 45 points and 52 points respectively in the battle of Tianwang Mountain and the decisive tiebreaker, Boston had to endure the result of losing in the finals for two consecutive years.

Ranbir collapsed emotionally. At first he thought he was here to take advantage of the situation.

Because Louis said that the Celtics are so strong, no matter who is the coach.

But who knew that after changing the coach, he would immediately lose two consecutive games?

"Our players are all good players, but I am not capable enough." Laimbeer told the media.

That night, Laimbeer went directly to Bird to ask for his resignation.

The next day, Laimbeer received a text message from Bird.

The text message only said one sentence: Louis is not allowed.

On the same day, Louis, who had not been involved in team affairs for a long time, flew to Boston, first enlightened Laimbeer, and then led the first trade of the offseason.

The Celtics sent DeMar DeRozan to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kawhi Leonard, who had just had a mediocre rookie season, and a 2013 first-round pick and a 2014 first-round pick.

Change.

When this transaction occurred, the coaching staff had heated discussions. There was only one reason for sending DeRozan, and that was that he would enter the contract year next year. With Ginobili and Luo Yin, as well as the Celtics with exploding salary, it was reasonable.

There was no need left for him.

But except for Mike Budenholzer, no one agreed to trade back Leonard because Leonard's rookie season was so bad.

Louis was also present at that time.

Since the argument couldn't be settled, everyone looked at Louis and asked him to make up his mind.

Louis smiled and said: "I think it can be changed."

Regarding the draft and trade, as long as Louis nods, there will be no doubts.

The only person who thought this was inappropriate was Bird.

Bird had a bad impression of Leonard, "He is very timid. During the interview last year, his feet kept shaking and he didn't even dare to look at me."

"Actually, he's quite courageous. He's just a country bumpkin like you."

You know what Bird would say to Louis.

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After that, the transaction was completed, and the Celtics exchanged Leonard and draft rights from the Menglong.

Since the Spurs had a ready-made development strategy in his previous life, Louis has a long-term plan for Leonard. He will start with defense, and then gradually increase the offensive role, giving him three or four years to grow. By then, Curry should be at his peak.

In time, Leonard can perfectly replace Kirilenko, Battier and other veterans and become the team's third ace.

After the transaction was completed, Louis patted Ranbir on the shoulder and said: "This kid will become your Benj."

Ranbir raised his eyebrows: "Then who will be our Patrick?"

"Stop Patrick, we don't need that kind of person."

"Are you saying that because he didn't come to the meeting?"

"I said the same thing to him!"

The Celtics in the 2012-13 season were strong. Their starters were Stephen Curry, Brandon Luo Yin, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Yao Yueban.

The substitute lineup is extremely luxurious, including Andrei Kirilenko, Manu Ginobili, Marc Gasol, Goran Dragic, Patrick Beverley, and Kawhi Leonard.

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After the baptism of accelerated training camp, Curry finally became like what Louis remembered.

This season, Curry averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists per game. It is very rare for the Celtics to be able to produce this kind of data with so many stars.

Laimbeer led the team to a record of 72 wins and 10 losses, winning all the playoffs and advancing to the finals to face the Golden State Warriors again.

This is the seventh consecutive year that the Celtics have reached the finals. This time, the Celtics, who had been away from the championship for two years, did not let the championship slip away from their hands again. The Celtics, with their unparalleled lineup, scored 4-4.

1 defeated the Warriors, Curry was elected FMVP.

On the night of the championship, Louis said loudly to Laimbeer who was crying with joy: "What did I say? Whoever becomes this coach can win the championship!"

Laimbeer shouted excitedly: "I don't believe it, unless you let me coach this team for another ten years!"

This sentence actually means to test whether Louis is considering a comeback.

But Louis responded without hesitation: "Twenty years will do!"

Coaching no longer meant anything to Louis, his coaching career was over, that's what he thought.

When he stood on the championship stage as the boss again, he held the O'Brien Cup and said into the microphone: "One championship is not enough for me. I hope they win more and win two consecutive championships."

, three consecutive championships, four consecutive championships, the more the better. This is the mission of the Celtics players. Our goal is not to win the championship. Winning the championship is just a small goal in our career. Our goal is a dynasty. Russell has his own dynasty.

, Larry also has his own dynasty, Wish and Dejan brought us another dynasty, Stephen, now you are going to create your own dynasty!"

In the summer of this year, legendary president David Stern officially announced his retirement, and shadow president Garcia Lynn, who had assisted Stern for many years, took over.

"Our goal is to make the next 30 years of the NBA even better than the last 30 years."

The top leadership of the league has begun to change, but on the Celtics side, Laimbeer did not renew his contract with the Celtics.

This year's championship seems to have taken away all the energy from Laimbeer. He keeps saying that he wants to coach for another ten years, but his body does not allow it.

Laimbeer's withdrawal has caused the long-awaited voice of "We want Louis" to reappear.

To get first-hand information, Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan joined Louie at the luncheon.

To Ryan's surprise, in addition to NBA executives and Hall of Fame players, there were also celebrities and dignitaries from all walks of life in the United States at Louis' luncheon.

The topics they talk about are not limited to sports, all social hot topics will become their topics of conversation.

The most eloquent people are Louis and the politicians attending the dinner. Louis seems to be in a good state of mind, not like he is retired at all. No matter what the topic is, he can talk about it.

After a long time, Ryan asked Louis after the heated conversation cooled down: "Coach Lu, do you have a comeback plan?"

At this time, Louis was about to light a cigar. When he heard Ryan's question, he held the cigar in one hand and spread the other hand helplessly, "Bob, I don't want to answer this question, but if I don't give you an answer,

I know you’ll keep asking. So, you can put what I’m about to say into your article.”

"I have retired, don't miss me. No matter who coaches, the Celtics will establish a fourth dynasty."