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Seeing that no one objected and everyone was extremely quiet, Lin Tian said with satisfaction: "Very good, then... FUXX! Then where is our head coach?"

Only after he finished speaking did Lin Tiancai notice that the team's head coach, old Nelson, had not arrived yet!
This old man successfully became the first guy in the team to violate the rules and be late for training.

"Has anyone seen Tang today? Does anyone know where he is?"

"I saw it yesterday." Barnes raised his hand tremblingly and said, "I saw the head coach when I was hanging out at Red Lips last night. He was having a hot time with a stripper there."

'Red lips'?
When Lin Tian heard the name, he felt cold sweat on his back.

Isn't this crappy place the largest black strip club in New York?
Old man Nelson, does he have this hobby?

It’s fun to play!

I, Mr. Lin, have never been to that place because I don't like the gossip about the black girl.

Now it seems... Old Nelson seems to like going?
Then, should I, Mr. Lin, also find some time to try it?
Bah! That's not right!

Old Nelson is not here, so what we need to do now is to call him and start training.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm late." Just when a group of people were feeling somewhat awkward and staring at each other, old Nelson came staggering out of the aisle with his coaching staff.

"I forgot that today is the day training camp starts, so I overslept. Luckily Donny called me, otherwise I would have missed something big! Okay, let me think about what we should do today."

"Coach." Lin Tian looked at this old man who was too frank, even with his shirt collar unbuttoned, revealing a large piece of fat on his chest and a very fashionable long hair that was almost draped over his shoulders, and couldn't help but say: "I have just talked to everyone, but I also just said one thing."

"Now that I'm here, this team must be different! The rules and disciplines must still be in place. Being late or leaving early during training is not allowed! I don't agree with your reason."

Stimulate!

This thought came to everyone's mind.

On the first day of training camp, the team boss and the head coach had a head-on confrontation?
One third of the people at the scene were waiting to watch the show, one third were worried about the future fate of the team, and several were thinking about how to quickly smooth things over so that the matter would not escalate or become more serious.

"Oh, you're right!" To everyone's surprise, old Nelson, who was known for his bad temper, his unyielding manner, and his unrestrained manner, nodded and said, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have been late on the first day of training camp."

"According to my previous rules, being late for training... well, you have to increase the amount of training." Although old Nelson said this, his expression told everyone: when he was coaching before, he didn't care about things like being late for training at all. He was obviously just saying it casually.

"But I am an old man after all. If I increase my training volume, I might die suddenly."

"So I think... let's do this. After training, let's change our clothes and I'll treat everyone to dinner. After dinner, I'll take you to a place I just discovered recently. I think it's the most fun place in New York. Let's have some fun!"

"Consider this as my apology to everyone! And I promise that I will never be late again!"

After Old Nelson finished speaking, he looked at Lin Tian and said, "Is this okay, Lin?"

Even Old Nelson, such a rebellious man, took the initiative to admit his mistake. What else could Lin Tian do?
He could only look forward to how exciting tonight's show would be. However, just from this one thing, Lin Tian understood the difference between old Nelson, Carlisle and Bird. This old man was a real player.

And completely different from Jackson's approach of governing by doing nothing and psychological counseling, Nelson Sr. coaches the team purely for fun.

But perhaps it is this mentality that allows old Nelson to come up with such imaginative and unconventional tactics.

In addition to the well-known tactics of running and gunning and hack-a-shark introduced into the league, which triggered a wave of imitations, Nelson was also the first person in the league to start using "space-type inside players" and let big men shoot three-pointers.

Riley once said: The future trend of basketball is five forwards about two meters tall playing on the court.

But before Riley said that, Nelson had already played it! He was the first person to try "positionless basketball".

Nowadays, many people know that Nelson created the TMC running and gunning trio for the Warriors. They remember his crazy firepower coverage style when he was with the Mavericks, and they also remember the Warriors gang that created the black eight miracle, when everyone thought that Nelson's offense was unparalleled and his defense was not very good.

But many people have forgotten that when Nelson won the first best coach award in his career, he relied on defense!
80年代的雄鹿队，老尼尔森在那里执教了11年之久，其中5个赛季雄鹿队防守能力位列联盟第一，剩余6个赛季之中也有5个赛季球队防守都是联盟前5！

He was once a top defensive master, and later became the league's best offensive tactician in teams like the Mavericks and Warriors.

All I can say is that it’s not that the old man doesn’t know how to do it, it’s that he just doesn’t like it, or doesn’t need it.

Of course, sometimes, because his tactics are too advanced and idealistic, he is always questioned and suspected of being a madman.

For example, he wanted Webber to play the 5th position, he asked Nowitzki to practice 3-pointers and shooting, and he firmly chose Curry and when he left the Warriors, he repeatedly told the management: Promote this small shooter!
He always sees what others cannot see, and always thinks of things that others cannot think of. The things that were repeatedly questioned and ridiculed when he was coaching always become trends in the league many years later.

This old man is a true master of tactics and a true genius.

But at the same time, he is also a rather willful and reckless old man.

While thinking about all this, Lin Tian was secretly glad: Fortunately, he is a person who has a bottom line but his bottom line can change and adapt to the situation at any time, otherwise it would be difficult to cooperate with old Nelson.

And more importantly: I didn’t say anything except not allowing people to be late or leave early during training.

Well, of course, Lin Tian wasn’t going to say anything else.

His way of leading the team is completely different from those paranoid and disciplined people.

As long as you can try your best to play a beautiful game, Lin Tian’s requirement for his teammates in training is to show up on time and leave on time.

If the game is played badly, Lin Tian will not ask his teammates to train twice as much. He is too lazy to care about it. If the game is played badly, just replace them with someone who plays better.

He is not a babysitter, nor is he the players' parent. How can he personally supervise things like training?

Are you embarrassed?

However, Lin Tian looked at Old Nelson, who was touching his belly with a relaxed look on his face, then looked at the group of unwilling and resentful members of the New York Mafia 2.0, and finally thought about the temptation of New York, and Lin Tian was certain of one thing.

The discipline of this team is destined to be no better.

Forget it, just go with the flow! If you don't have good discipline, then you're not good. Mr. Lin himself is also aspiring to be the king of New York nightclubs, to find the man who is said to have all the beautiful girls, all the ways to play, all the styles and all the happiness, known as the top nightclub of 'all yellow'!
Let’s be happy together!

In short, the first day of the training camp began in such an atmosphere of joy and happiness!

In the following time, with Lin Tian's current status and position in the league, and with his own example, the Knicks' group of players did not cause any trouble. Those who needed to practice extra training took the initiative to practice extra training, and those who did not practice extra training did not cause trouble or unhappiness during training.

After all, this is Lin Tian’s team. Who in this league dares to mess with Lin Tian?

When this guy gets ruthless, he even beats the coach!
Shivering.

Also, after training for almost a week, the Knicks players discovered that Lin Tian was not the only one in the team who should not be messed with.

There is another monster.

Old Nelson always looks smiling, and even walks around the sidelines with a bottle of beer from time to time, looking like Maitreya Buddha.

For the entire team, they are more afraid of Lin Tian than Nelson. Their respect for Nelson is only based on his past resume and Lin Tian's respect for him.

It can be said that old Nelson’s absolute prestige in training is all thanks to Lin Tian’s support.

If Lin Tian said today that he didn't want you to coach anymore, Lin Tian would be able to collect joint letters and petitions from all the players that night, and then kick old Nelson out of the team that night.

After all, this group of young people didn't take old Nelson seriously at all.

until once.

That day, everyone was training, and Anthony, this fun-loving guy, suddenly got inspired and wanted to do something fancy. When the whole team was running back and forth in groups, when Stoudemire was about to cross the finish line, he suddenly jumped out from the side and let out a loud shout.

This frightened Xiao Si, who had been concentrating on his studies, so much that he almost jumped up on the spot. He was really scared.

In everyone's eyes, this was just a harmless joke, and no one, including Stoudemire, took it seriously.

But just as Anthony was covering his butt and laughing, old Nelson suddenly stood in front of him.

The casualness and smile of the past disappeared, replaced by old Nelson's tense face and low and cold voice.

"We are training, what the hell are you doing?"

"Me? I...I was just kidding." Anthony had never seen old Nelson like this. He swallowed and was really scared.

"Are you kidding? I'm leading the team in training, are you kidding? Since you like joking so much, why don't you go to the circus to joke?" Old Nelson was so angry that his hair almost stood up.

"FUXX! You stupid idiot, do you know that if you joke with Amare while he's running at full speed, you might sprain his foot or hurt his knee? Do you know that you might hurt your good friend?"

"You don't know! Because you are a pig with a brain full of shit! I don't care if you are the Chosen One or the New York Star, but in my team, such boring jokes are not allowed!"

"We are in training now. I can accept you not coming, I can accept you disappearing directly, but if you come, you have to give me your all, you have to concentrate on me, and you have to fight for me with all your strength!"

"Understand?"

It is not an exaggeration to say that old Nelson is furious now. He no longer looks like the usual nonchalant old boy. It is as if the old Nelson who looked like Maitreya Buddha before had never existed. The old Nelson now is not much different from the devil.

Even though Anthony grew up on the streets and many of his friends were gangsters, Anthony was still confused by old Nelson's yelling. For a moment, he did not say anything back. Instead, he opened his mouth and did not utter a word for a long time.

Anthony was intimidated by the old man's momentum, but Nelson's output was not over yet: "Now, you idiot, you have two choices: either you increase my training volume by 20% in the next training camp and come here one hour earlier every day to practice."

"Or, you can pack up and leave now. I'll talk to Dolan and ask him to send you away. You can go wherever you want! I heard that the people in Denver want you very much? Then let Dolan send you to Denver and let you feel the sweet air there!"

"Now, you can start choosing."

After old Nelson finished speaking, he never looked at Anthony again. He turned his head and looked at the other players on the team again. He quickly put on that smiling face again and even asked his assistant to bring him another large glass of beer.

"Lin, I..." After a few minutes, Anthony, who had been standing motionless by the side, finally waited for the team to take a break. He quickly found Lin Tian and asked for help.

"If you don't want to leave New York, go apologize to Tang and take the initiative to increase your training." Lin Tian didn't hesitate and said directly: "It's not a big deal, but you have to admit your mistakes."

"If you ask me, face is not important in front of your own people. If you bow your head when you should and have the courage to admit your mistakes, it will make everyone admire you more."

After listening to Lin Tian's words, Anthony nodded, without hesitation, and quickly came to old Nelson to apologize to him and make assurances.

Old Nelson nodded and said to the players on the court: "Since you know you are wrong, let's train together."

The little episode passed so quickly, but after this incident, all the Knicks players truly knew what kind of person Nelson Sr. was.

Simply put, they are people you cannot afford to offend.

This is a truly passionate person who will do things according to his own preferences and will also be influenced by his emotions to do bold things at any time.

Well, to put it simply, this is a real lunatic.

Maybe he's even crazier than Lin Tian.

For example, on this evening, old Nelson participated in the Knicks players' big party again. In the box, this guy put his arm around Anthony's neck and praised him.

What 'has a chance to be the best jump shooter ever'.

What about 'You're the most talented 3-point shooter I've ever seen.' What about 'Do you know Julius Erving and David Sampson? These two guys can't see your knees.'

And what else 'Don't tell me about Bernard King or Earl Monroe, you are the best 2-3 attacker in the history of the Knicks! '

After a few words, the two became as close as brothers. They wanted to chop off the chicken's head and burn yellow paper on the spot to become sworn brothers! We don't ask to be born on the same day, month and year, but we ask to be born on the same month and year...

Ahem, Anthony is awake.

This job cannot be done.

Old Nelson also smiled and patted Anthony on the shoulder again. After leaving a word of praise, "Young man, work hard. I am rooting for you," he stood up and walked out of the box.

When you get older, you need to relax.

"Hey, Lin, what a coincidence? Are you peeing too?" Old Nelson greeted Lin Tian in a relaxed manner. At the moment he looked extremely sober, and there was no trace of the dizzy look he had just had when he was arm in arm with Anthony.

"I knew you weren't drunk." Lin Tian said with a smile, "Melo has been fooled by you. He really thinks he will become the greatest outside attacker in New York history!"

"Do you think he is not capable?" Old Nelson asked Lin Tian, ​​his eyes full of cunning.

“Sure!” This time it was Lin Tian’s turn to nod without hesitation: “He has the talent. As long as he can sober up from nightclubs and alcohol, and not indulge in the perfect New York nightlife, he will definitely be able to do it!”

……

It can be said that as a team that introduced the biggest players and head coach during the offseason, the two most important positions of the team have been replaced, and various tactics, playing styles, and status have to be redistributed and adjusted.

The team's chemistry needs to be re-cultivated and run-in. Many teams that have undergone major changes during the offseason and were highly expected by fans and the media ultimately failed to achieve results because of this hurdle.

There was no way to get used to each other, no suitable tactics could be found, the new players and the new coach didn't click, the players were fighting for power and scheming against each other, and in the end it was a mess.

But obviously, with the status of Lin Tian and old Nelson, plus the support of two veterans Houston and Ward, even the boss is Lin Tian's licker...

With this kind of team composition, unless there are players who really don't want to stay in New York and want to leave, and don't care about big contracts, big markets, or championships, and are not even afraid of being beaten, there will be no unexpected situations.

Under Lin Tian's leadership, the Knicks team is quickly getting used to each other, and the players are getting better and better at understanding each other. In addition, old Nelson's tactics are not the kind of dull style that is rigid and emphasizes details, and requires players to operate like machines.

In other words, old Nelson's way of playing is exactly the opposite of the above!

Of course, he still played run-and-gun, and the offensive style of basketball with the Knicks was like mercury pouring out of the ground and thousands of arrows shooting at the same time... no, it should be said to be crazy offensive basketball!
During the one-month training camp, old Nelson only spent three days at most on defense, and the rest of the time was spent on letting everyone practice offense, which was a wild attack, an all-out attack, and an absolute all-in offensive basketball.

Even old Nelson didn't prepare too many or too detailed offensive routines and tactics.

He only provided ideas and general thoughts, and continued to expand and diverge based on these thoughts. He provided a framework, and as long as it was within this framework, the players could play as they pleased and do what they were best at and liked best.

To be honest, this tactical system, playing style, and coaching method really fascinates the players!
Who, when playing basketball, doesn't want the head coach to say to him: Just play as you like?

Of course, old Nelson didn’t really just leave the players alone and let them play as they pleased. He still gave them the necessary guidance, requirements and improvements!

For example, how and in which direction should Lin Tian and Stoudemire run after the pick-and-roll, how should Anthony attack after receiving the ball on the wing, and what principles and routes should the rest of the team follow when attacking and running? Nelson also has requirements for all of these.

The same thing: Old Nelson has given us a framework. Within the framework, you can do whatever you want. Outside the framework, you better be careful!
There are requirements, but not many.

In addition to the fact that Nelson's requirements are relatively relaxed and there are not so many things to do, the Knicks also have Lin Tian, ​​the best point guard in active service and history. With him controlling the ball, everyone is convinced and quite satisfied.

His passing timing, angles, and selflessness when sharing the ball, coupled with his charisma and fighting ability, make everyone willing to unite around him and play the game with him as the absolute core.

So overall, the Knicks' chemistry worked very well, the players quickly became one, each one of them was as good as a brother, and there was absolutely no problem with the team's atmosphere!
Soon, the one-month training camp ended. Although there were not many new players joining, the Knicks team, which could be said to be a reorganized team, was about to hit the road again!
Everyone is looking forward to this brand new team!
After all, everyone knows what Lin Tian can do, and everyone knows what old Nelson can do!
With these two people together, plus the young talents of the Knicks, it is easy to imagine how crazy and gorgeous the Knicks will be in the new season.

It can be said that the Knicks are the most anticipated and watched team in the new season!
Everyone wants to see what kind of game they can play!
Fortunately, after waiting for an entire offseason, the new season finally begins!
Fans can take a good look at the Knicks.

Of course, before that, the Knicks had already finalized their team roster!
Center: Mehmet Okur, Nazr Mohammed, Maurice Taylor
Power forward: Amar'e Stoudemire, Josh Smith, Rogerm Williams
Small forward: Carmelo Anthony, Gerald Wallace, Michael Sweetney
Shooting Guards: Alan Houston, Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes
Point guard: Lin Tian, ​​Charlie Ward, Jamison Brewer

The team's 15-man roster is quite balanced, with 3 players in each position. It is also worth mentioning that although the team has Lin Tian, ​​a super high-paid player with an annual salary of 3000 million, the rest of the players are basically all composed of minimum salary and rookie players.

Apart from Lin Tian, ​​Houston, who has the second highest annual salary on the team, and Ward, who has the third highest annual salary, make less than 1000 million a year in total. Then there is Muhammad, who joined the team with a middle-class contract.

Next up is Stoudemire, who is in his third year of his rookie contract with an annual salary of $200 million, and Anthony, who has just entered his second year with an annual salary of $370 million.

Therefore, although this year's luxury tax threshold is 6300 million, and although Lin Tian alone occupies almost 50% of the salary space, the Knicks do not have to pay luxury tax this year!
Dolan was extremely proud of this!
He thinks he is a genius!

What double luxury tax? I don’t pay the luxury tax, so the double luxury tax is also damn zero cents!

Of course, the only time we don't have to pay the luxury tax is this year.

Starting next year, the contracts of Knicks players such as Okur, Jackson, Barnes and others will expire.

Among these players, only Okur is playing well now and will definitely get a big contract of 700-1000 million, while the rest are not very popular for the time being and can stay with the minimum salary.

But the problem is, if they are with Lin Tian and they can't perform well using Nelson's tactics, then why keep them?
Are you looking for the right people?

Not to mention that Stoudemire's contract will expire the year after next. Based on his performance in the past two years, he can definitely get a maximum salary!

Then after another year, Anthony's contract will expire, and it will be another maximum salary. At that time, Lin Tian's contract amount will reach 4000 million!
Therefore, unless the Knicks also want to cut spending, give away players for free and make the team weaker, the Knicks' luxury tax will rise sharply at that time!

It’s even possible that the luxury tax of the Knicks alone could be more than the entire league combined!
But if you ask the Knicks and Dolan to cut spending, reduce team investment, and not pursue results, what's the point of talking about cost-effectiveness?
Are you kidding! We New Yorkers can't afford to lose this guy!

This is actually the biggest reason why Lin Tian chose the Knicks.

Stupid people have too much money!

No.

A silly rich man.

Nor is it.

The nouveau riche with greasy mouths, the stupid son of a landlord, the idiot with too much money to spend...

Nothing seems right?

But not important!

The important thing is: Lin Tian believes that this team will definitely maintain its competitiveness and strong strength for at least the next four years!
In the next four years, this place will be the strongest contender for the championship!
Strong strength, a deep lineup, a compatible head coach and endless money.

Lin Tian is confident that he can create another dynasty here!
On October 10, the Knicks, fully prepared, came to Madison Square Garden for the first time in the new season.

Here, the Knicks are about to usher in their first preseason game of the new season!
Excited New Yorkers can't wait any longer. They have arrived early at this place known as the Mecca of basketball, waiting to cheer for their favorite teams and players. They can't wait to see what surprises the Knicks can bring them in the new season!

Since winning the championship in 99 and then the retirement of Jordan, Ewing and other meritorious players, the Knicks have been in a slump for several years.

But now that Lin Tian and old Nelson are here, plus young talents like Anthony and Stoudemire who played quite well last season, many New Yorkers believe: the team will soon be able to create a new dynasty!
They believe it!

As for the most proud person in the entire New York City right now, it is of course Dolan!
After recruiting Jordan for the team in 98 and winning the team's first championship since the 70s, Dolan brought another best player in the league to the team after letting the team rot for a few years!
Lin Tian!

Dolan is now definitely the darling of New York and the most popular person in the whole of New York!
what?
You said he used to play with women, smoke marijuana, go to nightclubs, drink alcohol, cause trouble and be annoying?

He is talented, capable, rich and decisive. So what if he has some vulgar tastes?
However, although everyone knows that Knicks fans are waiting for the team's debut of the new season, waiting to see what this new team can perform, everyone still underestimates the fans' madness!

Everyone still underestimated the hunger of New Yorkers!

They have been hungry for too long!
For example, when Lin Tian and others were still having a meeting in the locker room, they could clearly hear the crazy cheers and shouts coming from the stadium. The sound waves of the fans were so loud!
“Since the fans can’t wait and are already anxiously waiting for us to go.” Lin Tian could also hear the faint cheers, so he simply stopped his speech and stretched out his hand and said, “Let’s go! Let them see how powerful we are!”

"Let them see it!"

Everyone roared in unison, then turned around and walked out of the locker room at the same time.

Everybody is ready!
"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

"Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin!"

"You should have come here a long time ago!"

"This is your home! This is your forever home!"

"Welcome home Lin! Welcome home!"

"This is the best city in America, with the best fans!"

“There’s no better place than here!”

"Caesar has come to Mecca! Conquer it!"

"Lin! Great Lin! Great!"

"The best players deserve to be here because there are the best fans and the best team here!"

"Here's my phone number and room number! Lin, my two twin sisters and I are there!"

Ok?
A roar from the front row attracted Lin Tian's attention, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look over.

In this world, is there anything more attractive than the phrase 'Me and my two twin sisters'?
triplets?
Using this to test the cadres, I, Mr. Lin, can...

No interest at all!

Because Lin Tian saw the little girl holding a small piece of paper that seemed to have the room number written on it.

Um...little girl.

Although she put on makeup to make herself look as mature as possible, and it can be seen that this girl will definitely be a little beauty in a few years, but Lin Tian is very sure that this girl is at most 14-5 years old!
Not interested, absolutely not interested.

I, Mr. Lin, would never do that kind of thing!

What's so great about triplets aged 14-5?
I, Mr. Lin, am upright and honest. I would never even think about such things.

But what if it is a little girl of 14-15 years old and her two fair-skinned and beautiful twin sisters who are around 20 years old?

When Lin Tian saw two beautiful girls who looked like the plus version of the little girl and looked exactly the same and dressed exactly the same sitting on both sides of the little girl with Coke and popcorn in their hands, he felt that they could have a chat.

Especially when the little girl goes to the next door to do her homework, they can have a good chat.

Anyway, at this moment, Lin Tian felt that twins were really great! Much better than triplets.

"Elizabeth, you were waving our room number around like that and yelling?"

"Do you believe I will kill you?"

Unfortunately, the note in Elizabeth's hand was discovered by her sisters. One girl took the note, took a look at it, and quickly crumpled it up and stuffed it into her leather jacket. The other girl twisted Elizabeth's ear and got angry at her. (End of this chapter)