Every Christmas, the Knicks hold an event at Madison Square Garden, inviting some children to watch the team's training and giving them toys, clothes, books and other gifts.
Since there is no Christmas game this year, the event was held earlier. On the morning of the 24th, everyone from the Knicks team "sent warmth" to low-income families in the community.
By the end of December, it was getting colder and colder in the Big Apple, and Li You dressed differently in Martin boots, jeans, and a thick black jacket;
Charles Oakley was also wearing formal clothes, coupled with a black furry coat and sunglasses, giving people the first impression of "this is definitely not a good person"!
"A rich person should dress like a tycoon, Li, you can't let yourself look like a college student!"
"The annual salary is hundreds of thousands of dollars. You have to act like a rich man. Look at those envious eyes before. Children will work hard for it. This is what a role model should do!"
Charles Oakley is still promoting his theory. On game day in the Knicks, everyone must wear formal attire, which is also the old guy's requirement.
Compared with some black players who hate David Stern's "dress order", Oakley agrees with both hands. The old guy cares more about his status as a "rich man."
Patrick Ewing is in a good mood. After being selected into the NBA's 50 Greatest Stars, his status among black fans has risen a lot. He is also wearing a formal suit, and Ewing looks simple and harmless...
"Charles is right. If you are rich, you have to show it. This will earn you more respect. Li, you are still young. You are right to listen to us!"
Ewing also began to impart his "show" experience. Li You looked helplessly at the two old guys. Although these two did not have black three-piece suits, their too old-fashioned clothes did not suit him at all:
"I'm going on a date in the afternoon. I can't wear a formal suit to meet a beautiful girl. Besides, children like me more. You just scared them!"
Charles Oakley didn't care about Li You's words and continued to promote his "tycoon" theory.
Everyone in the Knicks team returned to the bus one after another. It was not a game day. Except for a few old guys, most of them were black people wearing hip-hop three-piece suits.
Everyone likes to participate in this kind of fan activities. Everyone loves to pretend to be X. Looking at the envious eyes, most of the players feel extremely comfortable.
Even if he plays less time, if he can enter the NBA, he has already succeeded!
Larry Johnson is also in a much better mood. The shrinking of his statistics does not affect the fans' love for him. He has found the feeling of an All-Star player again...
"Our record is good, Pat will definitely get the All-Star starting position this year!"
Starks took the initiative to bring up the All-Star Game, and Ewing showed a complacent expression. Without O'Neal, he would definitely be elected as the starting center for the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
Everyone followed suit again, and Ewing was suppressed by the sharks for several years. This time he finally felt proud again...
Larry Johnson feels aggrieved. He has really expired. There is no doubt that the starting forward for the Eastern Conference All-Stars will be Grant Hill and Scottie Pippen.
Hearing the topic of All-Stars, Alan Houston also felt a little depressed. Seeing Li You's unconcerned look, he immediately said:
"Li, you have a chance to get 500,000 votes. There is a high probability that you will be ranked among the top four defenders in the Eastern Conference. You may be on the substitute list."
Li You immediately shook his head. The starting guards for the Eastern Conference All-Stars are Michael Jordan and Anfernee Hardaway. There are a bunch of veterans on the bench, and there is no chance for the rookies:
"The bench lineup is all selected by the coach. It's not my turn. I'm satisfied with participating in the rookie game and going to Cleveland to join in the fun."
Being selected as an All-Star is indeed a very honorable thing. Ewing was photographed so proudly that Li You had no interest in flattering him and left at noon. During this rare holiday, he didn't want to hang around the old guy.
...
On Christmas Eve 1931, a group of construction workers erected a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree on a muddy construction site.
From that moment on, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony has been held as scheduled every year, and it can be regarded as a fixed program of Christmas in New York.
In early December, the hostess of the White House lit up this year's 73-foot-tall Norway spruce, and the live performance that night attracted a large number of spectators.
Li You didn't join in the fun at that time. After coming to Connecticut, he participated in one event and experienced it once before losing much interest.
On Christmas Eve this year, my friend Ai Wen decided to visit the big tree first before doing other activities. Li You could only wrap himself up tightly and celebrate the festival together in the cold...
The energy of the dinner was taken away by the cold weather. At first, several beautiful girls cheered excitedly with the crowd. After half an hour, all the thoughts of taking photos and checking in were forgotten:
"It's really cold! Mason's idea is terrible!"
Milinda huddled in Li You's arms. The huge Christmas tree was indeed beautiful, but it felt ordinary after seeing more of it. Perhaps only children would enjoy such a festival.
Li You looked at the girl in his arms amusedly. He said before that Christmas should have a sense of ritual, but after shopping around, he started to back off.
"Why don't you go home first? I've prepared the hot cocoa you like!"
Milinda rolled her eyes at Li You and shrank into her arms again. Li You didn't care and said hello to his friend Aiwen, and the two of them went home early.
After returning to the apartment, Milinda walked around the room and smelled everywhere. She couldn't smell the leaves, and then she took off her coat with satisfaction:
"You are such an obedient boy, don't let the leaves fly!"
When Li You heard the coaxing tone of the child, he immediately held the child in his arms again:
"I told you I would never touch those things!"
Milinda is very similar to Emma Stone in Li You's memory, but her figure is a bit more choppy and she is 3 years older than him. She always acts like a big sister most of the time.
The two came to the study room laughing and joking. Milinda was a little surprised when she saw Li You's notes. She turned around and asked:
"Clay, are you still planning to go to law school?"
Reading and reading newspapers can be regarded as a form of entertainment for Li You. In addition, his memory is very good, so further study is an inevitable choice:
"Of course, I will definitely be able to take enough credits next year. You know, my memory is very good, and the history major courses are not difficult."
The two did not have a formal relationship, but Milinda was still a little happy to see that Li You had not changed much, so she took the initiative to whisper in his ear:
"Reward you tonight! I bought a set of sexy lingerie!"
"..."
On the morning of the 25th, Li You, who had controlled the big ball with both hands last night, was a little tired. He had just fallen asleep and heard another knock on the door.
When I opened the door, I saw my friend Ai Wen appearing outside the door with two dark circles and 6 chattering girls.
"Oh my God, sooner or later you will die as a woman!"
Li You complained in a low voice and tapped his friend's chest angrily.
"Christmas Party! Milinda is gone, it's time to enjoy life!"
Alvin, who had also been high all night, didn't care about his waist at all and started to greet the girls to come in.
"No leaves! There is wine in the refrigerator, feel free to do whatever you want, and by the way, don't play rap music!"
Li You warned the girls who entered the room that Aiwen usually invited some graphic models who were new to the industry. He was used to this kind of party.
The girls who took off their coats cheered and stepped forward to kiss Li You passionately.
Noticing a tall black-haired girl nervously holding a bottle of whiskey and planning to take a sip, Li You walked over and handed her a glass of hot milk:
"You are not allowed to drink under the age of 21. Don't tell me you are 21!"
Seemingly taken aback by Li You, the black-haired girl argued:
"I'm 21 years old!!"
Seeing that Li You didn't speak, he just handed her the milk again and rolled his eyes. The black-haired girl said weakly:
"Okay! I admit, I just celebrated my birthday, but I'm already 15 years old!"
Li You looked at the black-haired girl with big eyes and a washboard figure in front of him, and slapped his forehead helplessly:
"Shet! Alvin! Bring an underage girl to my place!"
Several girls on the side burst into laughter and began to tease this little white rabbit who broke into the adult world. Ivan didn't care and continued to play with the girls...
"Happy birthday! Remember not to participate in such activities next time, and remember to go home early for Christmas."
Li You put a coat on the girl and took a scarf, indicating that it was a birthday gift. He was about to send the girl away, but unexpectedly the girl's eyes turned red and she started to shed tears:
"Sorry, you are such a good person! I just came to New York and I have no money..."
Li You, who was dealt the good guy card, reluctantly grabbed a roll of knives and handed it to the other party. Unexpectedly, the black-haired girl cried even harder:
"Sorry, I haven't eaten all day..."
The five white girls on the other side were almost crying with laughter when they saw this scene. Li You shrugged helplessly, a good man will do his best, and took the black-haired girl to the restaurant.
She ate the sandwich with a big mouthful, as if she felt embarrassed that she was eating and drinking for nothing. The black-haired girl glanced at Li You quietly, and then whispered:
"My name is Kristen Ritter, and I swear, I will pay you back!"
"..."
In the 1996 Christmas Day game, the Bulls easily defeated the Pistons and the Lakers defeated the Suns. Both games were mediocre and both were overwhelming.
Although Michael Jordan's performance was average, shooting 9 of 21 and scoring only 23 points, no one cared about it after the Christmas game.
The Bulls are 25 wins and 3 losses. According to this trend, it is very likely to win another 70 games!
Two consecutive championships? All sports media began to discuss this matter, and the Bulls' popularity exploded...
Li You's Christmas silver party didn't happen. After the Christmas holiday, the Knicks have the last three games left in December.
On December 30, New York fans cheered loudly for the home team in Madison Square Garden Arena.
86:100, the Knicks easily defeated the Nets, ending 1996 perfectly.
Li You and his teammates waved to the home fans:
"Goodbye, 1996!"
