roccoschili Chapter 158 Returning as a Teenager
Chapter 158 Returning as a Teenager
Chapter 158 Returning as a Teenager
On June 6, the aftertaste of the championship parade carnival has not dissipated, and the New York Knicks held another press conference.
Attending the press conference were Knicks owner James Dolan, executive president and general manager Isaiah Thomas, executive vice president and team coach Jeff Van Gundy, and "King of New York" Patrick Ewing, "Big Mom" Larry Johnson, Mark Jackson, Matt Geiger, Felton Spencer, and Chris Childs six old guys.
The theme of the press conference was "Farewell". That's right, these six old guys who got what they wanted are going to retire. There is nothing more satisfying for these veterans than getting the coveted championship ring in the last season of their careers.
Except for Matt Geiger, the other five are considered veterans of the Knicks, especially Patrick Ewing, who dedicated the best and most splendid 15 years of his youth to the New York Knicks.
Because he was run away by the Knicks' "leverage" fans before and left the Seattle SuperSonics, he almost retired as the uncrowned king in other teams.
So Ewing is especially grateful to Jeff Van Gundy. If he hadn't persuaded him many times at the beginning of the season, he might have passed this hard-won championship!
Likewise, Larry Johnson has played six seasons with the New York Knicks since moving from the Charlotte Hornets in 1996-1997.
Mark Jackson is a player selected by the Knicks themselves. He was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1987 draft with the 18th pick.He currently ranks second in the NBA in total assists behind John Stockton. He was in the Knicks from 1987 to 1992, then moved to the Indiana Pacers, and returned to the Knicks last year, playing for the Knicks for a total of seven seasons.
Chris Childs five seasons, Felton Spencer two, Matt Geiger one.
James Dolan, Isaiah Thomas and Jeff Van Gundy took turns to emotionally bombard the six veterans who are about to leave, reviewing their wonderful moments in the team together, commending the achievements and glory they brought to the team, and sending blessings to their future work and life.
The warm and sensational atmosphere was heightened, and the six strong men who were about to run for four burst into tears.
On behalf of the New York Knicks, James Dolan announced that Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, and Mark Jackson have made great contributions and will join the Knicks' uniform group.Among them, Patrick Ewing and Mark Jackson will join Jeff Van Gundy's coaching staff as assistant coaches, while Larry Johnson will play for general manager Isaiah Thomas as a representative of basketball and business operations.
In the end, James Dolan once again thanked Matt Geiger, Felton Spencer, and Chris Childs for everything they have done for the New York Knicks, and said that the door of the Knicks will always be open to them, and all life and work problems can be solved in the Knicks family.
After such a humane press conference, the New York Knicks successfully slimmed down their 15-man roster last season to nine.
Because among the six people who announced their retirement, only Mark Jackson contributed his light and heat this season, and the other five people almost belonged to a championship.
Now the team can add bricks and tiles and add young blood, and the fans almost see a stronger Knicks rising!
However, this is just the beginning, don't be too happy.
As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.Also, Rome wasn't built in a day.He also said that good things take time, and haste makes waste.
So, on June 6, Madison Square Garden held another press conference.
Attending the press conference was still the big three of James Dolan, Isaiah Thomas and Jeff Van Gundy. Unlike the enthusiasm of the previous day, all three of them looked ugly.
Joining them in the press conference were Rasheed Wallace, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Ron Artest, Gerald Wallace, and Corey Maggette.
James Dolan had a gloomy face and didn't want to talk.
"Smiling Assassin" Isaiah Tou Spurs had no choice but to put on his iconic smile, expressing his heartfelt thanks to the six players for their contributions to the New York Knicks this season, and wishing them greater success in their future careers!
Wait, doesn't this tune seem quite right?
Is this a farewell?
Did the New York Knicks choose to break up the core championship team?
The media reporters, who were still dying and listless before, thought that the Knicks were going to commend the core players, suddenly became excited like chicken blood!
How can there be anything like the New York Knicks, winning the championship on the front foot and rebuilding on the back foot?
James Dolan did not get sick after taking medicine this season, now the medicine is stopped?
Isaiah Thomas handed the microphone to the freshly-baked finals MVP Rasheed Wallace. You made an appointment, and you fought with tears in your eyes. My buddies cheer for you!
Rasheed Wallace nodded. It is necessary to organize the language well. If you are not careful, you may become the public enemy of the Knicks. It is easy for fans to hate because of love!
"This is a fantastic season. Fifteen of us lucky guys have achieved the results and glory that more than 400 other people in the league can only dream of. This is due to the coaches, the uniform team, and our amazing Zhao Ke. But this process is too fast, and I don't think it's fun. While I'm young, I want to try something new, such as: to help a weak team enter the playoffs?" Salary, go be the boss!"
Rasheed Wallace continues to pass the mic, and Ben Wallace is next.
Big Ben has only one sentence: "I want to go back to the Motor City and finish what I didn't finish last season."
Billups: "I want to go back to my hometown of Denver. I don't want to return to my hometown when I'm rich and honored, like a night walk in a brocade!"
Artest: "It's so happy to be Zhao Ke's teammate, but I want to try how painful it is to be his opponent!"
Gerald Wallace: "As a rookie, I am much luckier than the other 56 guys. I have won the most important honor in my life. Now it is time to leave my mother's arms and go outside!"
Corey Maggette: 'As Knicks' weakest link, I wonder how much I'm worth...'
There is no contradiction, no filth, they love the Knicks, but the outside world is so big, they want to see it.
May the future be bright when you go here, and you will still be a teenager when you come back!
(End of this chapter)