The Rest, Only Noise

In addition to Rodman, the Knicks have many other awards.

Benjamin Wilson was selected to the first and first defense for the first time in his career and led the MVP prediction.

Last season's Grand Slam Patrick Ewing's state is not stable this year, and the data has declined to a certain extent. He averaged only 23 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 3.5 blocks per game. In the prosperous world of centers, this kind of data is neither comparable to Sampson. Than, was also slightly overwhelmed by Olajuwon.

Ewing controversially fell to the third and second defense.

Among them, the first center was Sampson who repeatedly jumped in the fourth and fifth positions, and the second center was Olajuwon.

Stockton was selected to the third team again.

For them, All-NBA selections are the norm, no surprise. .

For Rodman, he was selected for the first defense last season, and being elected as DPOY this season is the greatest affirmation for him.

On the same day, Louis specially held a press conference for him.

There were only Louis and Rodman and a large number of media reporters at the press conference.

Louie stood next to Rodman and said proudly: "We have a lot of talented players on the team, if you ask me who is the most valuable player, I may not be able to answer, but if you ask me who is on the bench MVP, in my heart, no one can match Dennis."

"He's our Bill Mazeroski."

When Louie compared Rodman to the great Mazelowski, not only the media at the scene was surprised, but Rodman himself was moved.

Eventually, the media pointed the microphone at Rodman and asked him to say something about his acceptance speech.

The emotional Rodman couldn't hold back his emotions and whimpered, "I really...want this award."

"Okay," Louie patted Rodman on the shoulder gently, "you got it."

For Dennis Rodman, the Knicks are the closest thing to home in his life. He played in the obscure second-tier league before being picked up by Louie. Coming to New York alone, he didn't know anything about farts, but he gradually became one of the six most important players in this team.

Louie often takes care of Rodman in his life, pointing his way forward like an older brother.

At this point, he just wanted to thank everyone.

It wasn't the best acceptance speech Louis had ever seen, but it had to be the most heartfelt.

Like Rodman's future Hall of Fame speech, not the best, but the most sincere.

The Knicks also need to use a dominant game to send the Pacers out.

If there's anything more fitting for Wilson's first MVP trophy than sweeping the Pacers, it's scoring 50 points in the closing game of the semifinals.

It was an unintentional game.

The Knicks played the most perfect game, Wilson made 26 shots, hit 20 goals, plus free throws, scored 50 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and averaged 40 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the semifinals.

It was the best round series of his career so far.

After this campaign, Wilson's MVP momentum reached its peak.

His arch-rival The Tragic, as he was nicknamed, was once again tragically reduced to a foil.

In the 1989-90 season's MVP voting, Wilson won 95% of the votes and won this year's MVP in one fell swoop, thus becoming the fourth MVP player in the history of the Knicks.

In order to applaud Wilson's MVP, "New York Times" great writer Dave Anderson wrote an emotional article "New York Basketball's Golden Age."

Last season, Ewing won the Grand Slam of individual honors.

Now, the same thing happens to Wilson.

The 23-year-old regular season MVP is not the youngest in history.

But there are only three people who can achieve this achievement before Wilson. They were Wilt Chamberlain in 1960, Wes Unseld in 1963, and Bob McAdoo in 1975.

Wilson reminded Louie of Derrick Rose in 2011, who became the youngest MVP in league history at the age of 22. Presumably many people did not expect what Rose would experience afterward.

Now, Wilson can't see the possibility of falling, and the honor on him has pulled a lot of his peers apart.

What height will the future stand, only time can give the answer.

In the other Eastern Conference semifinals, the Celtics and Pistons were tied 3-1 in the first four games.

Although the Celtics lost a game unexpectedly, as long as there is no accident, they will definitely be able to join forces with the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The West is interesting, 2-2 in two rounds.

Lakers vs Suns

Jazz vs Trail Blazers

The four teams are fighting vigorously, and it seems that it is difficult to finish without playing seven games.

On May 16, the Celtics defeated the Pistons and joined the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Both sides have four days to make adjustments.

In the Eastern Conference finals, Ewing was determined to return, and Louis took advantage of the four-day offseason to review the semifinals between the Celtics and the Pistons.

The Celtics maintained the position of letting Sampson play a tool man, and it was thanks to Bird and Thomas that they were able to pass the Pistons.

In addition, Laimbeer's state has also improved a lot compared to the regular season.

Louie had several meetings with the coaching staff to clarify the focus of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.

defensive back

Easier said than done, because the Celtics have four rebounders in their starting lineup.

Bird, Reggie Lewis, Sampson and Laimbeer are all good, if not good, rebounders at the same position.

Playing the Celtics, it's good that the rebound is not exploded.

If you can't control the rebound, the defensive counterattack will be difficult to sustain.

Therefore, how to protect the backboard is a topic that Louis and his assistants need to study carefully.

Zhao Yuanzheng gave a plan—the twin towers start.

Both Ewing and Bowie are good rebounders, and the two of them combined, the rebounding impact is not lower than the Celtics' two.

Miller came off the bench, Wilson was the No. 2, and Rodman was the starting No. 3.

In this way, the Knicks are the same as the Celtics, and the rebounding ability of four people in the starting lineup is reliable.

Tomjanovich has doubts: "In this way, we only have Benj and John on the perimeter with shooting threats."

Tomjanovich has been with Louie for so long, that perception has changed.

Few contemporary coaches value the shooter as much as Tomjanovich.

Billy Donovan agrees with Zhao Yuanzheng: "The average age of the Celtics' starting lineup is 30 years old. If we can speed up the game and consume them violently, by the second half of the series, they will be out of control. I can't stand it anymore."

"Yes, and if we can play high-quality counter-attacks and fast-paced games, Boston is going to be tough."

Louis nodded slightly, he agreed with Zhao Yuanzheng and Donovan.

With the Celtics' age structure and current style of play, there is no need to fight them in a deadly position. Speeding up the game is exactly what they want.

The game plan is certain, and the time will come to the game day of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 1.

May 20

Before the game, Camp performed his 360-degree turn and dunk with a big windmill, which caused a fierce response from MSG.

"Despite not much playing time, Sean Kemp is already a big star at the Gardens."

Before the game, CBS's former female reporter Lesley Visser came to interview: "Coach Lu, is there any difference in the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics again?"

Louis said with a light smile: "There are indeed many different feelings. For example, we are now in the 1990s. The achievements of the past 1980s have become monuments. We need to look forward."

"So, do you think the Knicks are a '90s team, Coach Lu?"

Visser heard Louie's voice.

"I even thought we were the Millennium Team," Louie joked.

"Ha, thank Coach Lu for accepting our interview."

"You're welcome, say hello to Dick for me." Louis responded politely.

Visser is the wife of CBS Gold Commentator Dick Stockton, a family of whom Lou knows.

After the interview, Louis wanted to say hello to the Celtics, but Bird put on an expression that no strangers should approach: "From now on, we are enemies, don't come and talk to me!"

"Okay, hillbilly, do you think I'm here for you? I'm here for Ralph."

Bird snorted coldly: "He won't talk to you."

"Don't be so sure." Louie walked over to Sampson and patted his buttocks hard. "How about it, Ralph, are you going to knock Patrick out today?"

Sampson was about to say hello, but Bird's eyes reminded him: You'd better put yourself on the right track.

Sampson turned away: "I can't talk to my enemies."

"Okay, since you are so heartless~www.novelmt.com~ then let's see the truth on the court!" Louis taunted Bird before leaving, "Bill, as far as your current state is concerned, Benj is on your head. It's easier for me to get 50 points than to drink a whole bottle of Coke in one go."

When Louie's grinning face came to the players, it was different and murderous: "Now, we are not in the same position as Boston. They are like us in the past, but they are very old and do not have our rise. potential, so it will only get weaker and weaker in the future.”

"No matter what, we all have obvious advantages." Louie said wickedly, "So, this game, from start to finish, don't make it easier for them!"

Ewing immediately saw the problem: "Did you get scolded by someone in the past to say hello?"

"It must have been Larry!"

"Patrick, you know too much!"

⑴ MLB second baseman. He spent 17 major league careers with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. As a player, he was known for his defense. He was selected to the All-Star Game in 7 seasons in his career and won 8 Golden Glove Awards. He is best known for hitting a goodbye home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series in the ninth inning to help the Pirates beat the then-giant Yankees.