On the night of the 25th, the Knicks defeated the Nets 90:110 in their last preseason game.
The atmosphere at the Madison Square Garden Arena continued after the game. Many Chinese fans came tonight, and everyone was waiting for Li You to finish the interview.
Jeff Van Gundy may have had an idea and didn't cut up Li You's playing time. He played 9 minutes in each of the two connecting periods.
Played 18 minutes, 5 of 10, 2 of 5 from beyond the three-point line, 3 of 3 free throws, 15 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal. Li You scored a double-double without making a single mistake.
Facts have proved that, given enough time, Li You can easily organize the team's offense.
Newbie John Wallace scored 6 of 6 tonight, scoring 12 points by relying on counterattacks and cuts!
Marv Albert and John Kenneth Andaris didn’t talk too much about Li You’s data. In several preseason games, this has become routine:
"Li, fans are very curious, why did you choose this long arm guard?"
Groom Albert asked the question with a smile, and John Andaris on the side also cheerfully added:
"The long arm guards are really beautiful to wear. They match your temperament. It is said that many people on street courts in New York have begun to choose this kind of arm guards."
Li You raised his right arm, showed it to the camera, and then joked:
"Of course I choose long arm guards for health reasons, and I believe everyone has the same reason as me!"
Posing for the camera in front of him again, Li You deliberately highlighted his white arm guards, and the staff all grinned.
Young people like to pretend to be sexy. Li You frequently appeared on TV with his wonderful goals. His short elbow pad on his left arm and long arm pad on his right arm took less than a month to take the New York receiving court by storm.
Regardless of whether you can play ball or not, the equipment must keep up!
It was originally medical equipment, but now it has become a decoration. Sports manufacturers also took the opportunity to make a little money, and added a label to make it their own unique product...
The groom Albert looked at Li You posing and asked with a smile:
"Li, the regular season is about to start. In the first game, you will go to Toronto to challenge the Raptors away from home. What are your expectations for your debut?"
"This is my first time going to Toronto. Statistics are not important. I just hope I can help the team win the game!"
Li You did not dig a hole for himself, mainly because he was not sure how much playing time Jeff Van Gundy would give him.
During the entire interview, no one made things difficult for Li You. It is blindly obvious that New York fans love Li You.
Whether it’s for fun or to experience something new, many people buy tickets just to watch Li You play.
It’s not uncommon for a new player to become a pillar. Philadelphia’s Allen Iverson is also a ticket seller.
When Li You finished the interview, the fans holding slogans shouted again:
"Lee, this way! We're coming from New Jersey!"
Although many people were ABC, Li You was still friendly and signed autographs and took photos with the fans.
Interestingly, Chinese fans like Li You very much, but the Chinese media has never contacted him.
After staying in New York for so long, Li You didn't see any Chinese reporters. Apparently, the higher-ups also found out how the unlucky dad got his green card in the first place. The roots were not red and the shoots were not healthy, so the impact must be downplayed.
Suddenly there was a note in his hand. Li You looked up at the fat black girl and winked at him, and could only force out a smile:
"I really can't do the job of driving a tank!"
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On the afternoon of the 31st, Jeff Van Gundy and the coaching staff announced the 12-man activated list for the first game. Without any surprise, Li You was still on the list.
Rookie Walter McCarty did not hear the coaching staff's instructions to him, and immediately realized that even if he entered the roster, he would not have playing time in the first game.
Charles Oakley turned around and smiled at the newbie.
The old guy has been observing him for more than half a month and is basically sure that Walter McCarty won't be able to do much good. Recently, he has been frequently embarrassing this newbie...
Everyone knows that the future belongs to young people, and no one can have trouble with players with great prospects. As for those low-level players who fade out of the league after playing for a few years, they are naturally targeted for exploitation.
Jeff Van Gundy, who was wearing a training uniform, ignored everyone’s little actions and continued to say loudly:
"The first game of the new season is an away game. Don't eat indiscriminately. If you have any questions, communicate with the staff in a timely manner. We are in danger and we are tired of cutting trees. We must look after each other!"
Li You looked at Jeff Van Gundy chattering in front of him, feeling a little helpless.
The coaching staff didn't even mention changing the style of play or changing the offensive rhythm. With 7 wins and 1 loss in the preseason, the Knicks still used the same old-fashioned offense...
The team's staff began to tell everyone to pack their luggage. It is only 550 kilometers from New York to Toronto, and the destination can be reached in an hour and a half by direct flight.
Everyone didn’t bring much luggage, so a crossbody bag was all they needed.
As a new player, Li You is responsible for helping Starks carry his bags.
Starks carried a symbolic bag, which contained only a change of shirts and two magazines.
John Wallace is responsible for carrying Patrick Ewing's bag. Through his outstanding performance in these few preseason games, he has gained a foothold in the team. Ewing is not embarrassed by the newcomer and only has a slightly larger cross-body bag.
Charles Oakley, on the other hand, was full of malice. He decided that the newbie Walter McCarty had no bright future, so he packed a big suitcase, but the pulleys were still broken...
McCarty could only carry it with a grimace the whole time. The suitcase was not light and the old guy stuffed a lot of things into it!
After boarding the plane, entertainment activities were limited, including playing cards, reading magazines, gossiping, and talking about politics.
"Mariah Carey must have been slept with by that old Italian guy! She should find a black guy!"
“There are new faces in graphic models here in New York, look for a chance to try out these new white girls!”
"Black people should have the final say in white houses, and the status of black people must be improved..."
After everyone talked nonsense, Li You won another nearly 500 US dollars. Charles Oakley lost the most and immediately complained loudly:
"Damn Texas Hold'em! Gotta change the game next time!"
Larry Johnson saw that the old guy kept losing, and he was in a good mood for a while:
"God always favors young people who work hard. Li, you will definitely get good data in tomorrow night's game!"
When Li You heard Larry Johnson's words, he knew that he was reminding him to pass the ball more, and "Auntie" planned to travel at a different time again.
McCarty, the doormat, could only watch everyone chatting and playing cards. Charles Oakley didn't take him to play with him at all...
After flying to Toronto, everyone checked into a hotel partnered by the NBA. The next morning, the unlucky guy McCarty had to be responsible for waking everyone up.
After getting up at 6:45 in the morning, after breakfast, Li You and John Wallace had to prepare jerseys with equipment manager Mike Sander.
He started working for the Knicks in 1978. Mike Sr. is very popular among the team:
"Lee, you don't have to do this for me, you are a big star! The fans in New York love you!"
Li You didn't care about these tasks. He stood up and patted Old Mike on the shoulder:
"This is what a rookie should do, Pat is the real star!"
Speaking of these scene words modestly, Li You also secretly made up his mind:
"Sooner or later, get rid of these troublesome old guys!"
