On the night of November 12, after the game between the 76ers and the Knicks, the fans at the scene were still shouting the players' names, and the noise was endless.
In this game that was broadcast live in the United States, Allen Iverson played 44 minutes, made 10 of 19, 5 of 9 from the three-point line, and 10 of 17 free throws. He scored a game-high 35 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 5 steals. Mistakes.
With the score behind, Iverson continued to attack the basket in the 4th quarter. Charlie Ward and Larry Johnson both left the field with 6 fouls, and Oakley and Ewing also committed 5 fouls.
At 101:108, the Knicks finally held on to their lead and successfully won the game.
Although Iverson scored high points, the cute rookie seemed very depressed after the game. After saying hello, he left the game depressed...
The mid-week national live games are usually broadcast by TNT. At this time, Li You was smiling on the sidelines and being interviewed by the young Craig Sagel:
"Lee, you broke another record tonight. At 18 years and 316 days old, you became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20 points!"
"This is incredible. Very few young players can produce such data. Can you share your experience?"
Craig Sagel smiled and handed the microphone to Li You, witnessing history, which made the TNT sideline reporter particularly excited.
Li You had never paid attention to these data. After hearing the reminder, he realized that Excel had not exploded in this era:
"The good statistics are mainly because I am in the Knicks, with 6 wins and 1 loss, which is a perfect start!"
"As for the record, that's not important. Don't forget that among the rookies in the same class, there are players younger than me. Maybe in a few days, this record will change hands."
Noticing that Li You was not interested in these records, Craig Sager was also a little surprised, but he was still prepared and immediately asked with a smile:
"The scoring record may be broken, but before that, you are still the youngest player in NBA history to score 10 points and 10 assists!"
"At 18 years and 311 days, Li, I believe this record will be difficult to break. It is not an easy thing to score and assist in double figures at the same time."
Li You blinked. After returning to New York, he really didn't pay attention to the news on TV and newspapers. Hearing that Sagar was going to continue to brag, he quickly interrupted:
"These records are not important. I played in college for two years and have a deeper understanding of the game. There won't be any records, right?"
Craig Sagel laughed, patted Li You on the shoulder, and joked loudly:
"November is only halfway through, and you still have a chance to continue setting records. Li, you don't look like a young man. Look at these enthusiastic fans here, they may care more about these data than you!"
Li You looked around and found that the fans in New York were indeed more enthusiastic, and TNT staff also gathered in a large circle.
At this time, Li You felt the impact of the data firsthand, and continued to accept the interview, silently sighing in his heart:
"No wonder some people will be obsessed with data and records in the future. The influence of Excel is indeed not small..."
After Li You returned to the locker room, the old guys also had some lemons. Charles Oakley grinned and joked loudly:
"Our big star is back, how does it feel to be in the spotlight?"
Li You, who returned to his seat, didn't care about the other person's teasing tone, shrugged his shoulders and replied calmly:
"I'm not a high school student. I won a championship in the NCAA. These boring records don't help much in the competition."
The newbie Walter McCarty on the side felt sour in his heart. He had not yet established a firm foothold in the team and could not get any playing time. However, Li You had already made a name for himself in the league and became the target of media attention...
7 of 12, 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, 3 of 3 free throws, 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover. Larry Johnson, who was looking at the technical statistics, saw Li You's data and said meaningfully:
"Li, I like your performance in this game. Maybe you are more suitable for the starting lineup. Damn Fuck, Charlie, do you think I am right?"
Charlie Ward, who wanted to be a little transparent, could only laugh dryly when he saw "Aunt" looking at him with an unkind expression:
"Lee is indeed very good, but I have to listen to the coach's arrangements. You know, Bro, I just play as required..."
In previous games, Larry Johnson always failed to catch the ball, and Charlie Ward took the blame.
"Auntie" was not polite tonight, she just did it herself without passing the ball. She made 10 of 17, 2 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, 6 of 7 free throws, and scored a team-high 28 points!
Starks didn’t want to embarrass Charlie Ward, so he acted as peacemaker again:
"Don't embarrass the rookies. We achieved a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, which is second only to the Bulls. After Pat comes back, let's discuss it and have a celebration party."
At this time, the atmosphere team also followed suit, and it was time for everyone's favorite part of eating and drinking again.
Alan Houston and Li You fist bumped in greeting. In recent games, his playing time has been reduced, and his shooting percentage has not exceeded 40%. However, this guy did not complain like the "aunt":
"Well done! But after this game, you have to be prepared. There will definitely be more targeted defense in the following games."
"Don't worry if your data declines. This is a process that all rookies will go through!"
Hearing Alan Houston's instructions, Li You smiled and nodded. He wished for the strength of his opponent, which would help him integrate [Talent] faster...
At the post-game press conference, Jeff Van Gundy expected to be praised, but the first question from a picky New York reporter made him frown:
"Can you talk about why Lee didn't get playing time in the third quarter? We all noticed that this rotation affected his performance."
"We performed very well in the third quarter and suppressed our opponents. Charlie has more defensive experience. Lee still needs to continue to learn in this aspect."
Jeff Van Gundy's answer did not satisfy the New York reporters at the scene, and soon someone asked again:
"Why don't we play faster? Lee set a record against the Warriors. Will he get a chance to start in the future?"
Patrick Ewing, who was sitting next to Van Gundy, was not in a good mood. In tonight's game, he made 12 of 23 shots and scored a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds. However, no one paid attention to his performance...
Jeff Van Gundy answered the question in a formulaic manner with no expression on his face, and he was also a little annoyed in his heart.
If it were Pat Riley, these New York media would definitely not question it, but instead praise the team's record.
"..."
On the morning of the 13th, Iverson and Li You once again appeared on the front pages of various print media sports sections, and the influence of the national live broadcast began to spread.
Various sports programs also began to criticize the two. In TNT's post-game analysis program, McHale did not follow the trend and praised them. Facing the camera, he said seriously:
"The sample size of the game is too small. I am cautiously optimistic about the performance of the two. Don't forget that they are only first-year rookies."
"Big players are the real core of the team. As the season progresses, it will be difficult for small guards to perform outstandingly once their technical characteristics are understood."
Host Ernie Johnson heard this point of view and immediately responded with a smile:
"There are exceptions to everything. Lee has broken the league record, and Iverson even scored 30+ points. Maybe the era of small men is about to begin!"
McHale laughed when he heard this and retorted cheerfully:
"Given the current environment in the league, it is difficult to repeat the situation of the Pistons. No one can replicate the experience of Isaiah Thomas!"
"..."
