The regular season of the 1999-2000 season will officially start on November 2.
There will be 13 games on the 2nd, and the NBA has announced it early.
In addition to the regular season, the league is also warming up for the 2000 Oakland All-Star Game.
After the shortened season, fans will usher in the All-Star Weekend again, and the league naturally hopes that this All-Star Game will be more exciting.
Compared with previous years, Oakland's All-Star Weekend has also undergone some reforms.
The Rookie Challenge has become a showdown between second-year players and first-year players.
However, the fans don't seem to buy it.
The response to this reform is mediocre, but they are looking forward to the dunk contest.
Vince Carter, many fans want to see this newcomer in the dunk contest!
After the preseason ended at the end of October, Jeff Van Gundy was very satisfied with the team's status.
Although Oakley has shown some obvious decline, he can still contribute to the team with his rich game experience.
The Knicks were lucky and had no injuries in the preseason, but the Lakers were the unlucky ones.
Kobe Bryant, who wanted to show his ability, broke his right hand in a preseason game and will miss six weeks of games at the beginning of the new season.
In the new season, the Lakers left the Great Western Forum and moved into the brand new Staples Center.
However, the new arena did not seem to bring good luck to the Lakers.
Kobe, who was in good shape, was sidelined due to injury, which also made many superstitious Los Angeles media complain:
"Maybe we should not leave the Great Western Forum."
The New York media did not pay attention to Kobe's injury.
Since the end of October, the Knicks have been preparing for the subsequent award ceremony.
After two consecutive championships, everyone is preparing for the award ceremony.
The NBA also took good care of the Knicks.
The first game of the new season happened to be against the Bulls at home.
Sprewell can also receive the ring in Madison Square Garden before playing the game.
The humane arrangement also makes New York fans feel comfortable.
Chicago fans secretly cursed the NBA for being unkind and using them as background boards!
Before the game started, the top draft pick Elton Brand felt a lot of pressure.
Chicago fans had high expectations for him.
If he failed, he would probably be criticized for half a month.
The Bulls actually made a lot of moves during the offseason, but most of them were to save money.
The draft pick traded by General Manager Krause to the Knicks was protected in the top five.
Before the new season started, the Bulls had already made two preparations.
Ivanka, who graduated from high school, went to Georgetown University, while Krysten Ritter chose to stay in New York to continue her modeling career.
The little follower is already a big girl.
After graduation, she moved out of her home and lived happily with Lee.
Krysten Ritter can support herself by taking some covers on a daily basis.
The biggest advantage of moving out of home is freedom.
No one will nag her if she doesn't come home at night.
Scarlett, a big loli, also plans to drop out of school and no longer continue to study in high school.
She plans to enter Hollywood completely in the future.
The attraction of studying is not as good as the US dollar.
On the morning of November 1st, Scarlett brought her twin brother to Lee's apartment in Manhattan, where they went shopping together to help the little follower choose clothes.
Manhattan was already getting colder at this time, and Lee usually wore a jacket, while Hunter, the handsome boy, wore a thick black sweater coat today.
After returning to the apartment, the two girls started to chatter about which clothes they bought today were the best before they changed their clothes.
"Actually, I really want my sister to continue studying. With her around, I can always get free lunch!"
Sitting on the sofa like Lee, Hunter whispered about his treatment in school.
"You should also try to be an actor. In fact, that is also a good job."
The brother and sister look very similar.
Lee teased the handsome boy Hunter, but he didn't expect the other party to say seriously:
"No, I want to be president! Uh, governor is also OK, mayor is also good!"
Noticing Li You's gaze, Hunter finally muttered in a low voice:
"Being the mayor of Manhattan is also good, and I can accept prosecutors."
Lee patted Hunter's shoulder, without laughing at his ideal, and said seriously:
"This is indeed a good direction!"
Scarlett seemed to hear what her brother said, and complained unhappily:
"Mr. Future Mayor, help your sister pack up your things quickly, otherwise don't expect me to buy you a game console!"
Lee pointed to the cabinet on the other side, indicating that the game console was over there, Nintendo 64, the favorite of children in this era.
Hunter cheered in a low voice, and then helped his sister pack up.
Krysten Ritter's long black hair was also permed into small waves.
Although she still had bangs, the single ponytail made her full of vitality.
The little follower was measuring a black sweater, and suddenly came to Lee and asked with a smile:
"Does it look good? Lee! I think black is the most suitable for me!"
A white color hides all ugliness, Lee took the little follower and responded casually:
"Anyway, they are all beautiful, just change them when you have time!"
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Players usually have family tickets, but Lee, as a superstar of the Knicks, has more privileges.
In addition to family tickets, he also has a front-row seat with a particularly good position.
This position that the camera can often give the lens is used by Ler to entertain friends.
In addition to Krysten Ritter, several friends of Saturday night have also reserved it.
Everyone is just a little famous, and it is really painful to buy a ticket in such a position.
It is naturally a pleasure to get it for free.
On the evening of the 2nd, New York fans came to Madison Square Garden early again.
The price of second-hand tickets tonight has increased again.
Some fans who like to join in the fun don't want to miss the award ceremony, so they can only buy second-hand high-priced tickets at this time.
Half an hour before the game officially starts at 21:00, the atmosphere in the stadium is extremely warm, and the cheerleaders seem to dance more vigorously.
James Dolan just felt happy.
In the past, he had watched his father give out rings to everyone.
This time, it was finally his turn.
David Stern and the league staff were also very satisfied with the Knicks' hospitality.
The New York fans were really enthusiastic.
The noise from more than 22,000 people resounded throughout the arena.
The DJ on the scene briefly introduced the visiting team's roster, and then the scene went dark.
The big screen above the arena began to play an animation that seemed a bit crude to Lee.
As the Knicks' team logo appeared on the big screen, Madison Square Garden suddenly cheered.
The first person to be introduced was Ewing.
Although the gorilla could not play, he changed into the Knicks' training uniform.
Ewing ran into the court from the player tunnel and waved happily to the fans.
Soon, the scene erupted in huge cheers.
"Now, the last one, from the University of Connecticut, 6 feet 4 inches tall!
"The youngest MVP in NBA history, No. 1 of the Knicks, Clay-Leeee!!"
The shouts of MVP resounded throughout the arena again, and the New York fans present turned into the atmosphere group, cheering loudly for Lee who came on the court.
David Stern was also in the center of the venue clapping with the staff, with a smile on his face, and he was in a very good mood.
After Michael Jordan retired, some small basketball markets were indeed greatly affected, but the New York and Los Angeles basketball markets are still hot.
Les, who was the last to come on the court, smiled and high-fived his teammates one by one, then stood at the front of the team, stood still, and prepared to receive the ring.
After David Stern took the microphone, he began to express his gratitude:
"Special thanks to New York City Hall for its support to the league over the past two years. Last season, the league did go through some difficult times, but now everything is over! "
"In the new season, we will continue to provide the most exciting basketball games for fans. By winning the championship for two consecutive years, the Knicks have the opportunity to create new history."
The camera was given to the smiling and nodding mayor of New York.
Together with several district mayors, the City Hall also gave them enough face.
The Knicks' celebrities all stood behind James Dolan, and several of them also smiled and stood up for the team tonight.
David Stern did not say much and quickly handed the microphone to James Dolan:
"I am very happy to witness this historic moment with the fans in New York. Tonight, the fourth championship flag will be raised over the Wanxing Square Garden."
"I don't like to hear the so-called shortened season championship rhetoric, because I know how much effort everyone has put in for this championship."
"Now, we are going to present awards to the team's warriors. I believe we can still win the championship in the new season!"
James Dolan waved his hand, and the team staff pushed the championship ring up.
The style of the ring was also displayed on the big screen at the scene.
With two consecutive championships, there are naturally some special signs:
"Back to Back" indicates that this is a two time championship ring, and below are two small O'Brien Cups.
On the other side, the top is Lees name, and below are the Knicks' playoff record and trophies.
The front of the ring is also very distinctive.
The two trophies are made of slightly larger diamonds, and the rest of the front is filled with orange diamonds, forming the color of the Knicks.
The ring is slightly larger than last year and uses more materials.
Continuing the past tradition, staff who have worked for the Knicks for many years can also get a ring.
James Dolan and David Stern are the two big guys.
There was also an interesting scene when the rings were presented.
Sprewell, wearing a Bulls jersey, grinned, put on the ring after receiving it, and turned around to hug everyone on the Knicks.
The general manager of the Bulls, Krause, also came to the scene.
Seeing this situation, his eyes twitched slightly.
For a moment, he thought that Sprewell had become a traitor.
For the new season, the Bulls management also had some expectations.
Not talking about the championship, making it to the playoffs is their small goal.
Lee, who was the last to go on stage, first hugged and greeted the two people who presented the rings, put on the ring, took the microphone by the way, and gave a brief speech:
"Thank you all for coming to the scene to witness the Knicks' award ceremony. In the new season, get ready to witness the team win big!"
"Wow! "
Amid the cheers of the fans, the Knicks and the legends witnessed the fourth championship flag being raised above the arena.
Although the number of championships is still far behind that of the big teams, New York fans believe that the Knicks are on the right track.
Artest was envious when he saw Ben Wallace showing off his beautiful ring in front of him.
Rashard Lewis also kept kissing the ring in his hand.
He also played a role in the finals and had a strong sense of belonging to this ring.
The Knicks will also mail the ring to the atmosphere group players who leave the team.
Everyone will have this ring.
Jeff Van Gundy and the coaching staff were all laughing.
No one cared about the opponent tonight.
The Bulls had become a weak team.
Before the game started, the atmosphere on the scene became more and more heated.
The four championship banners above the stadium made many old fans jump and shout happily.
On the bench, Ewing looked at the gorgeous ring on his hand, and he was overwhelmed with emotions.
"Back to Back", the second ring of the Houston Rockets is also a double trophy style.
When watching Olajuwon complete two consecutive championships, Ewing was very envious, but now that he has easily achieved this achievement, his mood is a bit complicated.
The Bulls used to be the old enemy of the Knicks, but after Michael Jordan retired, the old rival became a weak team.
Before the game started, Walt Frazier, who was in a good mood, returned to his seat in the MSG commentary booth and said inflatedly:
"The Bulls will not be our opponent. Elton Brand may disappoint the Chicago fans! He is more suitable for the Knicks!"
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