Chapter 1032 (1/2)
On October 25, after a series of ”Hi” from Knicks fans, media and general manager Phil Jackson, the Grizzlies and Knicks opened their new season at Madison Square Garden.
Today's game was the first of all three openers, with the defending champion warriors and the Spurs being put on the final kick-off with the principle of ”leaving the best to the last.”.
However, the high ratings of the Grizzlies and Knicks game surprised the league.
Perhaps, the ratings of the last two games may not surpass this one.
Today, Phil Jackson appeared in the stands to watch the battle.
Before the start of the game, the live camera also gave Jackson many close-up.
There is no doubt that he made a series of comments on the program last night, which made him angry again.
And that's exactly what Jackson wanted.
”It's not the first time Jackson said that, remember? In 2014, Jackson broke up with LeBron James because of some remarks. I'm not surprised. ”
On the stage, Mike brin opened his hand.
As a New York commentator, he knows Jackson's state better than anyone else.
His arrogance and conceit have made him totally open-minded.
But the game is always played by the players, not by the general manager.
After the players on both sides came out to warm up, people's eyes shifted from Jackson to the players.
When Ross, Anthony, Noah, Courtney Lee and borzingis ran out of the players' tunnel, the garden in Madison Square immediately cheered.
But link looked at the Knicks' lineup, but there was no waves in his heart.
A few years ago, when James decided to join the heat, people would be shocked.
But now, the phenomenon of multi star group, has been common.
Especially after the warriors beat the Grizzlies to win the championship last year, the team building mode of stars in groups was pushed to another climax after James.
A variety of multi giant lineups have emerged in endlessly in recent years. There is a serious fault between the teams, because good players have gathered together, so the strong die hard, the weak die weak.
But Grizzlies don't take such a road, and in this trend, they are a ”alien”.
Before the game began, the Knicks held a massive introduction ceremony for the first players.
Watching rose, cantney Lee, Anthony, bolzingis and Noah come out in the same uniform, Knicks fans seem to have grasped the victory.
Link was calm, and he knew that the Knicks were far less glamorous than they seemed.
But Wade, next to link, was not so calm.
”Link.” Wade called link before the two sides stepped into the designated position.
”What's the matter?”
”Today, I'll probably make a few more shots.”
”Whatever you want, devine. Yes? Angry? ”
”Well... A little angry...”
”ha ha, let them know that they have offended the wrong person. This is your debut on the Grizzlies, Dwyane. Enjoy it
Finish saying, grizzly starts, five tigers step into the court.
Compared with last season's western finals, the Grizzlies' starting lineup has changed a lot. Three out of five.
Conley, Wade, link, Harris and Gasol are the new starting points of the Grizzlies this season. A few months ago, only link and Harris were in the starting lineup.
After both sides stepped into the court, the scene immediately became more fanatical.
Although the Knicks players have never done anything extraordinary before the game starts, it doesn't mean they don't want to win.
After forming a new lineup in the summer, the Knicks are eager to prove themselves.
This can be seen in their eyes.
These guys are running for the championship this year!
Before preparing to fight for the ball, link gathered all the starters to form a circle. He had to do the final mobilization before the game.
Grizzly players shoulder to shoulder, head to head, looking cohesive
”posh!” In the stands, Phil Jackson gave a scornful smile.
In the Lakers, he never does that. ”OK combination” period, the team is not much cohesion. What happened? Didn't you win the championship?
Phil Jackson made a mistake when Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal might have had a fight off the court.
But on the court, they always know what to do.
”We have a lot of work to do this season and we all know what our goals are. Everyone says our time is over. Is our time over? ” Link began to speak. At the age of 28, he was already a well deserved mature leader.”No!” Everyone answered out loud.
”I think so too. Today, we'll do a better job!”
Finish saying, grizzly bear first, five tigers scattered.
At this point, it's not just Wade. All five of the Grizzlies who started the game were furious.
With the referee throwing the basketball high, the 16-17 season NBA regular season officially started.