The NBA is a big show. Fans buy tickets to watch the game and expect the players to perform wonderfully.
In addition to those wonderful dunks, beautiful dribbles are also the fans' favorite. After the game against the Jazz, Li You's popularity skyrocketed again.
When Li You knocked down his opponent, groom Albert subconsciously exclaimed "Clay! My god!" which became the name of the new move.
"Shammgod" was replaced by "ClayGod", the little butterfly fluttered its wings, and history changed a little bit.
Howard Ellis of the Jazz also became popular. The scene of being knocked down by Li You became popular all over the United States in just one night...
On the plane flying to Detroit on the morning of the 18th, everyone in the Knicks team felt sour.
TNT and ESPN are still repeatedly promoting Li You's stumble, coupled with the youngest scoring record, this time it is really a big hit!
Alan Houston was the happiest. He was still smiling from ear to ear after getting on the plane:
"I must save this shot. Even after 10 years, this offense will be mentioned repeatedly. Lee, maybe you have a chance to become an All-Star!"
The old guys felt sour when they heard Alan Houston's words, but Li You, who was reading Sports Illustrated, was not so swelled:
"It's impossible to be an All-Star. It's just a regular season game. Pat's performance was better. I just happened to seize those shooting opportunities."
Patrick Ewing felt comfortable being photographed, showing an expression of "You're so good, kid"...
Charles Oakley was also in a good mood after reading the newspaper article. The New York media praised his defense against Karl Malone and directly called the old guy DPOY!
The atmosphere team started talking about yesterday's game. The Bulls almost overturned, which was also a hot topic.
In the simultaneous game between the Lakers and Bulls last night, the two sides fought hard for an overtime before the Bulls won with difficulty.
The Bulls dug a big hole for themselves in the first quarter, trailing by 14 points 36:22.
In the first three quarters of the game, the Lakers completely suppressed the Bulls, but in the fourth quarter, at 15:33 of the single quarter, the Bulls tied the score in one fell swoop.
The best players in this game were not O'Neal and Michael Jordan. The Lakers' Nick Van Exel and the Bulls' Scottie Pippen performed even better.
Crazy Fan made 14 of 21 shots in the game and 5 of 9 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 36 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 turnovers. He even scored 7 points in overtime, dominating the Lakers' scoring.
Pippen made 13 of 26 shots and 4 of 11 from behind the three-point line. He scored 35 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block and 6 turnovers. With Jordan's help, he successfully carried the team's offense.
After winning this game, the Bulls' record came to 21 wins and 3 losses, continuing to lead the league!
Such a strong performance of the Bulls has led some teams to join the bad team. If they cannot beat them, they can only wait for the Bulls to disintegrate...
When Li You saw the news that the Spurs had changed their head coach, he remembered that Tim Duncan was also going to the NBA:
"It's hard to say who the future belongs to..."
In back-to-back away games, Li You saw the real successor to Jordan, Grant Hill.
Prior to this, the Pistons had achieved a record of 18 wins and 4 losses, firmly occupying the second position in the Eastern Conference.
Not only did Gran Tehill continue his hot form from last season, he also dominated the ball more this season.
Grant Hill, who was selected to the All-Star Game in his rookie season and has attracted much attention since entering the league, has exploded in popularity.
The Palace Arena in Auburn Hills was packed that night, and Detroit fans cheered loudly for the home team after the game started.
Patrick Ewing, who performed brilliantly in the last game, slumped again tonight. Facing Rick Mahon's defense, he never found his touch.
The two sides were still at a stalemate in the first half of the game. In the third quarter, the Pistons suddenly played a 13:4 wave and continued to switch offenses, establishing the victory of the game in one fell swoop.
Alan Houston was intercepted by Grant Hill consecutively, and Ewing, who was trying to organize support, also made two mistakes in this quarter.
Jeff Van Gundy was a little confused. The continuous unnecessary mistakes were not in his game plan.
In the end, 86:98, the Pistons successfully ended the Knicks' winning streak...
6 of 13, 5 of 10 free throws, 17 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals and 1 turnover. Grant Hill scored a triple-double in this game!
After the game, fans and media surrounded the true successor to Jordan...
The veterans of the Knicks are a little depressed. They hate seeing the opponent's young players steal the show, but Grant Hill can't stop him at all. This player's first step is too fast.
"The media is so boring with so-called 'Michaels' everywhere."
Charles Oakley is unhappy, Grant Hill is simply a born winner!
With a good family background, good looks, and no street vibe in his conversation, Grant Hill perfectly meets David Stern's requirements and is naturally sought after by the league.
"Go back home and win again. Their shooting ability is not as good as expected!"
Li You followed Oakley quickly back to the player tunnel, and commented on the game by the way.
Tonight Li You made 5 of 11 shots, 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, and scored a team-high 17 points. Oakley ate a lot and also scored 14 points.
The old guy was in a bad mood, so when he returned to the locker room, he took out the punchline on Walter McCarty:
"Walter, you made a mistake when you came on! I'm treating you tonight. When I get back to the hotel, I'm going to see donuts!"
It was rare to get 10 minutes of playing time. As a result, rookie McCarty made 1 of 4, scored 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 turnovers and 6 fouls...
Knowing that his performance was not good, McCarty could only respond in a low voice, turned his head with a resentful expression, and secretly cursed in his heart:
"I'll eat you to death sooner or later, old guy!"
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The Knicks still have three games to play before Christmas. There is no Christmas game. After completing these three games, everyone can enjoy the holidays with peace of mind.
On the night of the 20th, the Knicks challenged the 76ers away. Iverson was very active in the first half of the game, but in the third quarter, he was elbowed by Oakley and fell to the floor...
The referee called a flagrant foul, but Oakley showed a "comfortable" expression.
At 26:10 of the single quarter, the Knicks started a flurry thanks to Iverson's sudden misalignment.
110:88, the Knicks finally won the game!
After the game, Philadelphia reporter Stephen A. Smith angrily criticized the Knicks’ “iron-blooded” defense:
"This is a basketball game. Look what they did! Allen Iverson was almost knocked out. It's unbelievable that something like this happened at our home court!"
No matter how indignant the Philadelphia media is, no one on the Knicks cares. They are going back to New York for the holidays...
The Christmas atmosphere in Manhattan is getting stronger and stronger, and the number of tourists is increasing. For the Knicks' game against the Pistons on the night of the 21st, the supply of tickets for the Knicks actually exceeded demand.
Spike Lee doesn't have to worry about tickets. He watches every game from the front row. In the past two months of games, Li You has been recognized by this person.
Before the game, Li You was warming up by handling the ball with his hands in a fancy way on the sidelines. Spike Lee came here to chat and slap:
"Li, you should grow a beard and act more mature. You will be more popular!"
"I plan to make a basketball movie. It's not a group movie. It tells the story of a talented player. It's a pity that you are not black. Otherwise, the male protagonist will be yours!"
After receiving the ball, Li You saw that the opponent was still introducing the plot of the movie, and he also followed up and praised:
"It's a really good script. It will definitely be a big hit when it's filmed. I'm going to be an extra and experience life on the set!"
This was what Spike Lee was waiting for. He immediately patted Li You and whispered:
"Let's make a cameo. There's a pretty girl on set. I guarantee you'll like it!"
The two were still chatting, and fans in the front row began to call Li You's name.
More and more fans are buying tickets to watch games to support Li You, which is also the impact of frequent TV appearances.
In the second game with the Pistons, Charles Oakley, who returned to the home court to let himself go, knocked Grant Hill to the floor in the third quarter.
Li You looked at Hill who was lying on the floor without getting up for a while and sympathized with him. The old guy was very vindictive. He had a triple-double in the last game. He couldn't get over it tonight...
The referee called a flagrant foul again, but Charles Oakley didn't care at all:
"Comfortable!"
The expression on Oakley's face made everyone in the Pistons scold him. Fortunately, Grant Hill had a strong body and it was no big deal. It was just the players behind him who felt the impact.
In the end, at 92:100, the Knicks, who returned home, relied on their "iron-blooded" defense to complete their revenge.
The fans at the scene were so excited to watch the explosive game that they still refused to leave the field after the game and continued to shout the names of the players.
On the morning of December 23, the NBA announced the Player of the Week for the previous week, and Li You of the Knicks successfully won the award!
In last week's game, the Knicks had 3 wins and 1 loss. Li You played 31.8 minutes per game, averaging 22 points, 3.3 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.8 turnovers per game;
He averaged 13.0 shots per game, shooting 51.1% from the field, 7.5 shots from outside the three-point line, 49.6% from three-point range, 5.5 free throws per game, and 85.8% from the field!
On the night of the 23rd, at Madison Square Garden, before the game, Li You wore a white Knicks training uniform and smiled as he accepted the Player of the Week trophy from the league staff.
The fans at the scene cheered and applauded, Li You raised the trophy in his hand, and the fans cheered loudly again:
“It feels really good to win an award!”
