The rest is just noise

"Mohammed, I'm going to go to the media room with you and let's get this settled."

Ewing did not intend to push Rauf out on the streets alone, but decided to attend the press conference with him.

Perhaps in Ewing's view, this is his support for Rauf, but in Louis's eyes, this is still not a correct decision.

Even if Ewing really degenerates from a humanoid to an orangutan, reporters will still focus on Rauf, even if God comes, it will be useless.

It is said that we are facing him together, but if the reporter ignores Ewing throughout the whole process and only cares about Rauf, what is the meaning of Ewing's existence?

This is a "Patriot Project" glorified by Ewing's self-righteous ideas.

Ewing thought he had taken into account everyone's thoughts, but as long as Rauf could not withstand the pressure brought by the media, problems would erupt.

Ewing is the player's representative, and the plan he proposed was recognized by others. Stocktons hope that Rauf will wipe his own butt, and Rodman regards Ewing as his representative.

Louis had nothing to say. He broke the silence when he, Ewing and Rauf came outside the locker room together: "I hope you know what is waiting for you in the media room."

"What else could it be? A bunch of disgusting people." This is Ewing's attitude towards the media.

In his eyes, the only purpose of these "disgusting people" living in this world is to disgust him. He is not afraid of the media, he just resists the media. Apart from his chaotic private life, he has no other black material in the media.

On hand.

And Rauf was the one who was caught in the braid.

The second before he walked into the media interview room, Louis' feeling of uneasiness became more intense.

He couldn't help but ask himself: What can I do?

Just this moment of self-questioning was not enough to change the problem at hand. Ewing was the first to walk into the interview room, followed by Rauf, and finally Louis.

In addition to the players' bench, a few meters in front of them, rows of press boxes were filled with reporters from major newspapers across the country.

There were also some international journalists with unfamiliar signs.

As usual, the reporter adopted the interview tone of "a storm is about to come".

Before asking the big questions, they ask official questions that no one is interested in.

For example, "Coach Lu, what does this victory mean to you?"

Louis could only answer: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. Starting this series with a victory is the most ideal start."

Later, Ewing was asked similar questions.

His answer was perfect and in standard official tone.

However, both parties here know that the focus of today is not the competition.

Mohammed Rauf waited silently for reporters' questions.

The reporter didn't keep him waiting too long.

After a minute, a reporter stood up and announced: "I'm Reggie Moody from the Charlotte Observer. Muhammad, why did you choose to avoid the opening ceremony? The national anthem is difficult for you.

Does it fit your ears?”

Reporters would treat Raouf very roughly, which Louis and Ewing had expected.

It's just that they didn't expect that the first question asked would be so direct.

Rauf gave the reporter a cold look and was not surprised that the other party asked such a question.

"Under the starry flag that this song sings about, there are many poor people who are oppressed." Raouf's answer cannot be said to completely exceed Louis' expectations, but it is definitely unexpectedly strong. "

As an African-American ***, I look around and see that this country is schizophrenic while condemning the Soviet Union's atrocities in Afghanistan while using every possible means to oppress domestic ***. I live in pain every day.

I can’t feel the spirit of this song, I just feel like it’s all a lie.”

Louis closed his eyes gently.

If he was asked to help Rauf smooth things over, he would find a reason.

That kind of reason must be such that no one can find an excuse to attack.

However, Rauf did not want to trade those reasons for a moment of peace.

Even Ewing didn't expect Rauf to say such a thing.

Is this not just treason? Can you say such a thing? Even he would not be able to say such a thing.

But that's what Rauf said.

He spoke with righteousness and integrity, and stood on what he personally believed to be the moral high ground to attack the entire United States.

The reporter from the "Charlotte Observer" sat down with satisfaction.

He was not the one responsible for trying Rauf, he was just responsible for igniting the drama.

Then there was a reporter for the Asheville Citizen-Times, his name was Kendall Simmons.

He denied Rauf's claim that the United States oppresses ***, and gave many examples: "Mohammed, there are a lot of data showing one thing, the lives of *** who come to the United States are getting better and better, and they get the benefits here.

The dignity that our homeland cannot get, but at the same time, there is also evidence that many radicals use this identity to carry out sabotage activities. It is the radicals we hate, not the ***, and you seem to mistakenly identify this hatred as our

Hating ***, and blatantly refusing to kick off the ceremony regardless of your influence in the public sphere, do you think you are worthy of the support of the fans and the salary of the club? Don’t forget, it is this great country that made you a millionaire.

So you can hold cheap business shows in the slums of various cities as you like, but you want to deny the achievements of this country?"

Rauf's mood began to fluctuate.

Simmons' speech clearly stimulated him.

"You only see what you want to see, and ignore other people who are being persecuted. In the final analysis, you are just a self-righteous media person. You live in the clouds and don't see the suffering of all living beings. All your arguments are based on what you think you are."

On top of that, I have nothing else to say to people like you, next question!"

"Muhammad, what's the attitude within the Knicks regarding your refusal to attend the pregame ceremony?"

At this time, Louis interrupted them.

"The league does not require all players to attend the opening ceremony. As the head coach of the Knicks, I allow MAR to do so." Louis hopes that Rauf understands that magic must be defeated. "The United States is both a beacon for the free world and a

The citizens should be given full free will. In this matter, we fully respect Rauf’s decision and he has the freedom to do so.”

Apparently, Louie wanted reporters to divert their attention.

If Rauf continues to be targeted, he will lose control.

But reporters know who is the focus of this hunting convention.

Although Louis helped Raouf block a shot, it was far from enough.

"Mohammed, you seem to be very dissatisfied with this country?"

"Do you think I should be satisfied?"

"At least this country allows you and your family to have enough food and clothing. Before you become hostile to this country, have you ever thought about what you have done for this country?"

Rauf angrily said: "Next question!"

"Coach Lu just mentioned that the United States is the beacon of the free world. This is true at all. Even the Chinese know that this is the country's superiority, but you are dismissive of it." The reporter asked harshly, "Can you

Do you know that if you had done what you did in other *** countries, you might have been sent to the execution ground?"