NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

With the end of the preseason, the Knicks regular season is about to begin!
On October 10, the opening game of the new season, they will face the challenging Magic team at home!

Of course, whether the Magic win or not is not important to the New Yorkers. They don’t care who they will play against in the opening game.

For the Knicks players and fans, the only thing they look forward to this night is the moment when the championship flag is raised and the moment when the players wear the championship rings!

The fans can’t wait for the opening game and are looking forward to it eagerly. They are just waiting for the regular season to officially begin!

For New Yorkers, this October is really very long...

Fortunately, no matter how long the time is, October only has 10 days. New York fans only have to wait 31 days for the team’s opening game!

Soon, this day arrived as promised!
Madison Square Garden was packed with crazy fans early on. Not only were the more than 19000 seats in the arena full, but in order to accommodate the large number of fans who protested and applied for tickets on the official website, the team also opened an extra area and sold nearly 2000 more tickets!

This means that more than 21000 people poured into Madison Square Garden tonight!

And these are just the fans inside the stadium.

In the square outside, countless fans who couldn't buy tickets were walking back and forth.

Some people have given up. They know they can't get tickets, so they stop trying and instead join the group of carnival fans in the square, celebrating wildly and happily with them.

There was also a small number of people who did not give up and were still walking around the square holding signs.

Some people's signs simply say "Seeking tickets at a high price, willing to pay more."

But there are also some people who, like in performance art, hold signs that say various kinds of rewards.

There are beautiful women holding up signs willing to kiss people, there are gay men holding up signs willing to let a man bite them, and of course there are even more exaggerated ones, some who are willing to have sex with someone just for a game ticket.

The most exaggerated one was a middle-aged man with a pet dog. As for the sign he held up, it was impossible to read it at all!
Well, of course, the old man who was walking his pet dog and holding up the ugly sign soon got his comeuppance.

Several NYPD officers pinned him to the ground with guns drawn and rescued the poor dog.

As time goes by, the time for the start of the competition, or the time for the championship ceremony, is getting closer and closer.

At least the players from both sides have entered the field and started warming up at this time.

"Allen, how are you doing?" Lin Tian saw Iverson lying quietly on the sidelines getting a massage from a physical therapist. He walked over and started chatting with him.

"It's terrible." Iverson laughed at himself. "I've never felt so bad. There's nothing here, nothing! Really, when I found out that I was sent here by those Minnesota bastards, I was completely stunned. I haven't even woken up yet."

"I hope this is all a dream!"

"I even considered not reporting here, I considered retiring directly, but my professional ethics still brought me here to continue my work, but this team is too chaotic, I can't see any hope and opportunity!"

"Lin, come here, take a look, help me recognize my teammates! I can't even remember their names! There is really nothing worth remembering about them! What did I do wrong to come here at this age and rebuild with such a hopeless team!"

"And, Lin, you know what? I swear, I dare to swear! As long as this team finds a young, reliable guy who can hold up the team, they will kick me out without hesitation!"

It can be seen that Iverson is really depressed. The nights he has had in the past few months must be quite bad. His mood is obviously terrible!

But looking at the Magic players behind Iverson, Lin Tian could really understand Iverson's thoughts at once.

Lin Tian took a look at the people behind him, but he didn't find a single familiar face!
Look again, look again, and keep looking.

Still didn't find any familiar faces.

If I had to say, there was only one person that Hido Turkoglulintian could recognize, and the rest...

I really can't recognize it!
God knows why the Magic team, whose performance has been terrible in recent years and has become rotten, can still put together such a hopeless, dull and future-less lineup?
Who did they choose at the draft?
"Allen, I understand you! You've suffered a lot! How many years do you have left on your contract?" Lin Tian patted Iverson on the shoulder and expressed his full sympathy for him.

It's really pitiful, brother!
"Don't mention it." Iverson said with a bitter face: "There are still three years! This is the first time I regret signing a big contract with such a long term."

"I really want to get out of this shitty place right now."

"What about after you leave?" Lin Tian's eyes lit up immediately when he heard this. He put his arm around Iverson's shoulder and said, "You're leaving anyway. Your condition will be too bad in three years. It's better to look for a job everywhere and beg for help everywhere."

"Come to the Knicks! Come here and be my substitute."

"Go to hell!" Iverson gave a middle finger without hesitation: "Even if I retire, I will never be a substitute! Especially for a bastard like you, don't even think about it!"

"It's okay not to be a substitute, you can play the No. 2 position."

"Not going either. Don't even think about it." Iverson still shook his head and said, "I won't team up with a bastard like you!"

"Don't you want to be a champion?"

"miss you!"

"Don't you want a super assist king to pass the ball to you?"

"miss you!"

"Aren't we good friends?"

"Yes!"

"Then why the hell are you pretending? Why don't you come!"

"I just don't want to be your lackey, okay? You are the strongest of this era, I admit that." Iverson lay on the floor again and asked the physical therapist to relax the muscles in his waist and back. At the same time, he stopped looking at Lin Tian: "I can team up with Kevin, or I can team up with others."

"Because I always think that I am no weaker than them. Even if we are together, I am not their little brother."

"But you, Lin, I know I am not as good as you, I know I can't compare to you, so I won't join you! Joining you means admitting defeat, that means abandoning everything, so never!"

Twisted! Very twisted! This is Lin Tian’s evaluation of Iverson.

This guy probably can’t even explain what he is thinking, but Lin Tian can understand him.

After all, I am still competitive, so I have a bottom line.

Pity.

It seems that Iverson will have a miserable old age in this life.

I just wonder if he can afford a hamburger this time?

After greeting Iverson, the warm-up time on the scene was basically over. Everyone consciously retreated to the sidelines, and then the lights on the scene suddenly dimmed.

The entire venue fell into darkness.

Of course it wasn't a power outage.

Everyone knew what was going to happen next, and all the fans in the stadium roared and cheered wildly at this moment!

coming! finally come!
After waiting for a whole summer, it’s finally here!
The fans looked at the big screen above the stadium with great anticipation, waiting...

"Shh!"

The first sound that was heard was the crisp sound of a basketball passing through the net. That sound was so comfortable!
Then, the big screen finally lit up, and an extra-long tribute video of about 3 minutes began to play.

From the highlights of the Knicks last season, every important node, the moment of advancement, every opponent they defeated to the moment they finally lifted the trophy at Staples Center.

Then the team's legends came out one by one and gave their blessings to the team with a smile.

Bernard King, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley...

Various celebrities appeared one by one and smiled and gave their blessings. Then, at the end, the person on the big screen became Dolan. The bearded man smiled and said, "Is there anyone who still calls me an idiot boss?"

这种如此自恋、嚣张又欠揍的出场方式，当然是收获了一阵阵的嘘声，但这一次，球迷们确实是接受了这个二世祖了，这一次的嘘声之中，还是带着不少爱意的。

It was just a joke to make people laugh.

"I am the king of the world!"

Then, when the big screen went dark, the super narcissistic Dolan appeared with a microphone and shouted to the fans: "Shout with me, Dolan, is the king of the world!"

"cut!"

"Shh!"

"Go to hell!" "Dolan got high again tonight!"

Dolan was still met with boos.

But this guy was really thick-skinned. He was not affected by the boos at all. Instead, he opened his arms and enjoyed it very much, as if all 2 fans in the stadium were showing their love to him.

You deserve a beating!

Then, next, when the Knicks players came forward one by one to receive their championship rings, the fans' attitude changed immediately. Everyone cheered and shouted wildly. Everyone who stood on the podium and received the ring received waves of cheers.

The fans were even quite considerate. After everyone received their rings, they started yelling the names of Hill and Brown.

Both of these guys just joined the team this year and are unable to receive rings.

"Grant, there will be a ring for you!"

"Shannon! You're going to get everything you want in New York!"

Look! Who says New York fans are picky, cold-blooded and unnostalgic?

I am so thoughtful and caring! I am so warm!
Finally, when Lin Tian got the ring, there was a long and crazy cheering and shouting at the scene. The fans' carnival lasted for about 3-4 minutes before it finally calmed down.

And obviously, they stopped at this time not because they were tired to the limit, but because Lin Tian asked them to stop.

This guy also stretched out his hand in a very coquettish manner, motioning everyone to stop, then looked at Dolan with a sly smile, and then pointed at the microphone and said: "We are the kings of the world!"

Cheers! Crazy cheers! All the fans in the stadium were shouting with excitement. It was as if all the fans in the stadium were ignited by Lin Tian again in an instant, and there were even crazier, more exciting, and hysterical shouts and cheers.

At this, Dolan pouted.

The little expression looks very aggrieved.

Why! Why are the treatments so different for the same lines?

Am I not as good as Lin? Am I not important in the hearts of these fans? Am I not as good as Lin in some way? Am I not as handsome as him? Am I not famous or well-known?
After asking himself five quick questions in his mind, Dolan's grievance disappeared and he calmed down. He felt that all this was what Lin Tian deserved.

If the fans want to cheer, let them cheer.

"Finally, let me say something to our two new guys, Grant and Shannon."

"What the fans said just now is right! You can definitely get everything you want here!"

“This time next year, let’s do it again!”

"Ho ho ho ho ho!"

"Long live!"

"Lin! We will win!"

"Kill them!"

"Blast the entire alliance!"

"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty! We want a dynasty!"

"We must win! Let's do it again!"

"Keep coming! Keep coming again and again!"

The fans at the scene were completely excited by Lin Tian, ​​and after another round of crazy cheers, the live event could finally continue.

The championship flag slowly rose. This flag, representing the final winner of the 2005-2006 season and the greatest honor and achievement of the NBA, slowly came to the ceiling. Next to it were the Knicks' three championship flags from 99, 70 and 73.

The fourth championship in the history of the Knicks!
When the lights came on, Lin Tian was still standing in the center of the venue. As usual, he had to say a few more words.

This guy's speech continued his routine of being arrogant, disrespectful and invincible!
"We all know that this great team has won three championships before and has contributed many wonderful moments in the finals."

"For example, Willis Reed made his comeback, scoring 4 points with one leg to lead the team to a comeback, beating Chamberlain face to face, and leading the team to win the championship!"

"Another example is Patrick, who shot 1994 of 20 in Game 6 of the Finals, sending the Rockets into Game !"

"Another example is John Starks, who made 1994 of 18 shots in the seventh game of the 2 Finals. It was his full effort that helped the Rockets win the seventh game and become the champion!"

"When the Rockets won the championship in 94, these two were the real MVPs!"

"I always think that Olajuwon and the Rockets owe each of them a championship ring!"

Lin Tian's words instantly ignited Madison. All the fans laughed so hard that they covered their stomachs. The big screen at the scene was even more malicious. It was directly aimed at Ewing and Starks who were sitting in the front row, causing the two of them to laugh and scold Lin Tian.

It was these players who successfully won the championship in 99, otherwise they would have been so angry that they would have stood up and left the stadium, instead of stabbing them directly in the heart.

What a loss!
"Well, what I want to say is that before this, although we won three championships, we didn't win consecutive championships or defend the title even once! Not to mention the dynasty."

"So, you must have guessed what I'm going to say today!"

"I want to defend my title! I want a dynasty too!"

"Let's meet here at this time next year or the year after!"

"Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin!"

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

"Dynasty! Dynasty!"

"We are the strongest! No. 1 in history!"

The fans were once again excited by Lin Tian. They were happy from the bottom of their hearts and trusted Lin Tian from the bottom of their hearts!

You said you can, we believe you! You said you can lead the team to become the champion, we believe you too!

Who made you produce such exaggerated and unbelievable statistics last season, which were the same as those in a computer game?
It's like turning on a modifier!
At this point, Lin Tian’s pre-match declaration, or in other words, his declaration of war to the entire league, has come to an end.

He finished.

What he said tonight will surely spread quickly across the United States, and everyone will surely know it quickly, and the Knicks will surely become the target of the entire league!
Those strong teams will be eager to beat the Knicks and prove that they can compete for the championship!

Teams that are fighting hard for the playoffs will also be eager to beat the Knicks so that they can gain the upper hand in the battle for position.

Those bottom-ranked teams are also eager to beat the Knicks. They are looking forward to winning unexpectedly in such a highly anticipated game, telling everyone: We are not really bad, we are just waiting for the opportunity! The opportunity to rise!

Being able to beat the strongest team in the league is enough to prove themselves! They can feel at ease even if they are bad in the future.

As for those ordinary stars who have not yet made a name for themselves, or the newcomers who are full of ambition to prove themselves, the marginal players in the league who are waiting for the opportunity to explode at any time, and the veterans whose status has declined due to injuries...

Everyone, all teams, all players, they all want to beat the Knicks in the new season, even just once, to prove themselves and make a name for themselves.

This is also the resistance and dilemma that every defending champion will inevitably encounter, and it is also the reason why so many talented teams can win a championship but cannot become a dynasty or successfully defend the title.

Every time they win a championship, they will become the target of public criticism!

Teams will study them, explore them, find their weaknesses, and try to restrain them.

Only truly strong teams and strong individuals can remain unaffected by these things, undisturbed by these situations, undefeated by these things, and untargeted, and thus defend their title.

But of course, most championship teams don’t actually attract so much hatred, nor are they hated and targeted to such an extent.

The main reason is still Lin Tian.

This guy is so arrogant that every time his team wins the championship, he will be targeted severely.

But this also shows how strong Lin Tian is.

Even if he was targeted, even if he was studied, even if the entire league was against him, he was still able to win one championship after another and establish an unprecedented super dynasty in Indiana.

And now, Lin Tian's second dynasty has begun to set sail! (End of this chapter)