Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 238 To deal with you, one Harvey is enough

Inside the home team's locker room.

Tang Sen watched as Guo Yonglin gave Yao Ming a massage after the game.

"Don, you were right to have Spike choose Donnell as the protagonist of the first episode."

Brittenham stood beside him, smiling, and said, "If Donnell can continue to perform like this, I can't even imagine how crazy New Yorkers will be after the first episode airs."

This is the NBA, and everyone who makes it into the NBA is a prodigy.

Just like weak teams sometimes get lucky, players will always have their moments of triumph.

This is not surprising.

But if Knicks fans watched Spike Lee's documentary, they would see how hard Harvey worked in training to get a chance.

That's a different situation altogether.

He wasn't lucky; he succeeded through hard work and perseverance.

The former is amazing, while the latter is admirable.

New Yorkers love this vibe.

Because everyone who comes to New York harbors a dream of achieving success against all odds.

Harvey's story will touch many people's hearts and encourage countless others.

Tang Sen nodded in deep agreement.

Some people get opportunities but don't cherish them and give them up voluntarily.

For example, Darius Miles.

Some people may not have the opportunity, but they keep working hard. Sooner or later, the opportunity will come to them.

The New Yorkers have gone mad, they went mad right after the game.

Spike Lee got caught off guard by Sprewell's close-range attack, and now that he's won the match, he's not going to let Sprewell leave so easily.

He and a large number of New York fans gathered outside the passageway where the team bus was leaving.

When the bull bus arrived, a group of people blocked it.

"Fuck you, Sprewell!"

New Yorkers are far less adventurous than Floridaers; they just uniformly curse Sprewell.

But enough is enough.

Sprewell, who was inside the bus, suddenly sprang to his feet and made a move to jump off the bus.

"I'm going to kill him!"

Sprewell roared.

Just then, Spike Lee appeared in front of the bus, holding up a sign with the others.

A message was written in large characters above.

The bus headlights illuminated everything clearly.

"Thank you, Sprewell. Your departure brought Harvey back to us."

"So yes, trading you was the right decision."

In the Sprewell trade, the Bulls received Chandler, Eddie Robinson, and a first-round pick.

They traded this first-round pick for Darius Miles.

They sent two more people away, and in return, they brought in Harvey.

In other words, the Knicks were able to acquire Harvey because of Sprewell.

Today, Sprewell's revenge match was thwarted by Harvey.

Then consider Sprewell's outburst that the Knicks trading him was the stupidest decision he ever made—a truly blatant and overbearing move.

Spike Lee even gave the middle finger to the bus.

He knew it; Sprewell could definitely see it.

Sprewell did see it and understand it, and his anger erupted like a volcano.

"I'm going to shoot him!"

Sprewell's eyes were red, and neither of them could hold him back.

"Go quickly!"

Cartwright waved his hand weakly, urging the driver to honk the horn and leave.

The New Yorkers' counterattack went far beyond that.

Who told Sprewell to be so cocky before the game?

The following day, The New York Times quoted Spike Lee's remarks and provided a well-reasoned analysis of Sprewell's deal.

Didn't you say that trading was your biggest mistake?
"Sprewell's salary this season is $1238 million, Chandler's is $356 million, and Eddie Robinson's is $569 million."

"The Bulls gave up some of their salary cap space to complete the trade."

"In the three-way deal with the King, we also got Wallace and Harvey. Wallace's salary is $86 and Harvey's salary is $99."

"By sending Sprewell away, we saved $697 million in salary space."

The Times' algorithm is inaccurate, and it makes no mention of any add-ons in the transactions.

But New York fans don't care about that. A simple calculation shows it makes perfect sense; we've made a huge profit.

"Tyson has gradually become Yao Ming's backup, and he is excellent in both top defense and help defense."

"Although Gerrard has returned to the bench, his defense remains sharp, and he can shoot and pass, making him a very well-rounded player."

"As for Donnie, yesterday's game was exciting for everyone. He grabbed 4 offensive rebounds in 6 minutes and dominated the paint. He's practically the next Rodman."

"Sprewell's average points per game are less than 20. He is also a defensive liability and a cancer in the locker room. He cannot bring any victories to the Bulls."

"We don't need such trash players."

While maintaining a united front against external threats, the Times also praised Renault along the way.

Such a terrible player should have been replaced long ago.

It makes no mention of who gave Sprewell the huge contract.

Then he launched into a lengthy argument refuting the Knicks' inability to win a championship.

“We can always trust Tang Sen; he has the Midas touch.”

“Look at Harvey, look at Jones, they have the ability to be the best players, so we have the ability to win the championship.”

Other newspapers are similar.

It's all just flattery.

Even Tang Sen felt embarrassed by the praise from the Post.

Not only did he praise himself to the skies, but he also...

They even said that the Knicks had entered their best era, that the Knicks already had a great center, Garnett, DeShawn Jordan, and Rodman.

In the past, the New York media were ashamed to mention these things.

Right now, I don't care at all.

In less than 6 minutes, 4 offensive rebounds – if this isn't Rodman, what is?

He also harshly criticized the Bulls, saying they were utterly incompetent and couldn't even beat the Knicks' fringe players.

Similar reports continued until the away game against the Pistons on the 17th.

New Yorkers have been cooped up for ages.

Last summer, the Knicks were the most active team, going on a crazy breakup and acquiring a bunch of players like Garnett, Jordan, and Johnson.

After the season started, a losing streak and a poor start in the Eastern Conference made the Knicks the biggest joke in the country.

Cheney was fired after being heavily criticized, while Layden remained silent.

Even proud New Yorkers are too embarrassed to argue with others online.

If you lose a game, and someone says, "Where's your Garnett? Where's your Jordan?" it'll make every New Yorker blush.

But now.

With a new head coach, the Spurs have been on fire, losing only 4 out of 9 games, a winning percentage of over 50%. Even their bench players are dominating the opposing starters.

New Yorkers, who had been cooped up for three months, finally came out in force, and it was like a carnival.

However, amidst their excitement, New Yorkers also have one concern.

The question is whether Harvey and Jones can maintain their form, or if it's just a flash in the pan.

Tang Sen has been thinking about this issue for the past two days.

Carlisle had previously spoken publicly with all the players, saying he wanted to abolish the rule that whoever performed well in training would get playing time.

Change it to be based on the team composition requirements.

But he also promised to give everyone a chance to rotate.

Carlisle is honing his triangle offense and Princeton offense.

Although the effect has been so-so for the time being, Tang Sen believes that Carlisle will not ruin the existing lineup because of Harvey and Jones's outburst.

Unexpectedly, he fielded a starting lineup against the Pistons that surprised everyone.

He actually managed to bench Yao Ming.

Then Donil Harvey started at center.

Xavi, who is 2.03 meters tall, will be the starting center forward?

Tang Sen was startled when he heard him announce the arrangement.

What amazing tactic you, tactical mastermind, have come up with this time?

In an instant, everyone looked at Harvey.

Harvey himself was startled.

He performed well in the last game and received rave reviews from the media, which made him very excited. He thought he had finally seized an opportunity and that Carlisle might give him more chances in the future.

But in the starting lineup?

He really couldn't believe it.

Not to mention that he replaced Yao Ming.

He looked at Yao Ming nervously.

I've never heard of any conflict between Yao Ming and Carlisle.

Carlisle waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then looked at Harvey: "Donnell, they say Ben became one of the best defensive players in the league through hard work."

"If we're comparing effort, are you working any less hard than him?"

"Or were you intimidated by his reputation?"

His rhetorical question immediately ignited Harvey's fighting spirit.

"Coach, I'm not afraid."

"Then go out there and grab every rebound over his head," Carlisle said fiercely.

At this point, Tang Sen began to understand.

Carlisle is seeking revenge.

Even honest people have tempers, and it seems he was furious at being forced to resign by the Pistons players.

By starting Harvey in place of Yao Ming, we are openly telling everyone that we are targeting Ben Wallace.

I won't play Yao Ming; playing Yao Ming would be bullying you.

One Harvey is enough to deal with you.

This is really...

Tang Sen was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

But don't say it.

Ben Wallace is 2.01 meters tall with shoes on, and Harvey is 2 centimeters taller than him.

In terms of weight, Ben Wallace is 109 kg and Harvey is 103 kg. There is a difference, but they are not outmatched.

Ben Wallace excels at defensive support, and Xavi, who is lighter, certainly has a speed advantage in this area.

As for the attack?

The two are evenly matched.

Tang Sen looked at Harvey.

Kid, another opportunity is in front of you.

If you outperform Ben Wallace today, then...

Tang Sen dared not think about it.

Ben Wallace is a rebounding king and a shot-blocking king, a top-tier blue-collar center in the league.

Players from both sides appear.

Carlisle's return to Auburn Hills was met with a chorus of boos.

Many fans believe that Carlisle deserved to be sacked.

If you want evidence, look at Stackhouse. He was injured on the 18th of last month and hasn't returned to the court yet.

In the games he missed, the Pistons' record plummeted, and they have now fallen to fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Even changing to a new head coach didn't work.

So before the game, apart from Carlisle's two former assistant coaches, none of the Pistons players came over to speak to the head coach who had been with them for a whole season.

Pistons rookie head coach Scott Skiles would like to come over and have a chat.

He and Carlisle did share a certain empathy.

He was dismissed last season because he failed to manage player relations well, which forced him to resign.

However, once he got the Knicks' starting lineup, he wanted to rush over and ask Carlisle what he was up to.

Is Yao Ming injured?
I haven't heard of that. And even if it's a back-to-back away game, if they wanted Yao Ming to rest, they should have put Chandler in.

What does "the previous Harvey" mean?

Even Da Ben couldn't figure it out.

But seeing Harvey, who was the same height as him, standing in front of him, he felt a strong sense of humiliation.

Height is a taboo subject for him.

So he always boasted to the outside world that he was 2.06 meters tall.

He grew an afro to make himself look taller.

The Knicks sending in Harvey, who is the same height as them, no, 2 centimeters taller, is humiliating them.

Ben Wallace was already on edge as soon as the game started.

He wanted to crush Harvey and show this rookie that he was only fit to be a water cooler.

He jumped for the ball and stole it, giving the Pistons the offensive opportunity.

Michael Curry struggled to get past Houston and pulled up for a shot.

Ben Affleck knew at a glance that the shot was going to miss.

But I have myself.

Last season, he averaged 4 offensive rebounds per game, which you might think was a joke.

He exerted his strength instantly, trying to push Harvey aside and seize a favorable position.

But... it wasn't completely squeezed open.

During their first physical contact, Harvey was pushed away slightly.

But he was very agile, or rather, very experienced. His footwork was incredibly nimble; in an instant, he circled around and blocked in front of him again.

Then he leaped and snatched the rebound.

Ben Wallace's expression changed slightly, and a strange thought popped into his mind: he had to accept that he couldn't beat Yao Ming in rebounding, after all, Yao Ming was so much taller than him.

Surely they can't even beat a rookie like Harvey, who's just as tall.

(End of this chapter)