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May 25, 2003, New York fans had a happy weekend.

During the playoffs, New York Knicks merchandise sold well.

Although the limited number of home games left some fans wanting more, winning made it all irrelevant.

The benefit of sweeping opponents consecutively was that the New York Knicks could get more rest, which greatly alleviated the exhaustion from the regular season.

Since the series against the Pacers ended, everyone had been able to wander around Manhattan, enjoying the pleasure of playing at home.

After winning the Eastern Conference championship, James Dolan started bragging again these past two days:

“Starting next season, Madison Square Garden will no longer hang Atlantic Division championship banners. We’ve won too many!”

“Achieving the goal of hanging all championship banners shouldn’t be difficult. Lee is only 25, and in the next ten years, we’ll have more and more banners.”

When interviewed by ABC, the curly-haired owner’s words were actually the truth.

Every season, the Atlantic Division championship and the Eastern Conference championship would be claimed by the New York Knicks.

In the past, when there weren’t many championship and division championship banners, the team would hang them up to serve as a facade.

But in recent years, division championship banners have become like common cabbage, with two being harvested every year, leading to more and more banners hanging in the arena.

After much thought, once they win the championship this year, seven championship banners hanging in the Madison Square Garden will be enough to show off!

James Dolan boasted that there were too many championship banners to hang in the Madison Square Garden, and New York fans found it reasonable, while the Dallas Mavericks’ owner, Cuban, was provoked.

Tonight, Western Conference Finals Game 4 began again.

Before the game, a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter revealed that Dirk Nowitzki had already suffered a knee injury in Game 2 and would be unable to play in the rest of the series.

Cuban seemed to be blinded by the temptation of the Finals, actively speaking out in support of Dirk Nowitzki playing with an injury, while Don Nelson angrily stated:

“We all know Dirk has already played one game with an injury. He has given his all for the team.”

“Victory is not important at this point, and I will not allow a player’s health to be sacrificed for a chance at the Finals!”

“I promised Dirk’s family that I would return Dirk to them healthy.”

“Even if the Dallas Mavericks could truly make it to the Finals, with our current physical condition, facing the 73-win New York Knicks, there is only one outcome awaiting us.”

“As long as I am the Head Coach, Dirk will not play in the remaining games.”

The stubborn Don Nelson didn’t give his boss a good look, speaking the plain truth in front of the media.

Dallas sports media felt that these words also made sense.

Without Dirk Nowitzki, entering the Finals would most likely just be for moral support.

Dallas Mavericks fans were somewhat disappointed.

Even just touching the Finals court would be good, and everyone hoped the team could reach a higher stage.

Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game, and the Dallas Mavericks were truly unlucky this year.

In contrast, San Antonio Spurs fans were ecstatic.

With Dirk Nowitzki unable to play, they were heading straight to the Finals!

The cry of “Fight for David” grew louder.

After it was confirmed that Dirk Nowitzki was out due to injury, Gregg Popovich quickly stated in a pre-game interview:

“I feel sad for Dirk’s situation, but tonight we still have to give it our all!”

“This season, we are going to win the championship for David!”

David Robinson is very popular in San Antonio.

Although he had the experience of being “beaten” by Hakeem Olajuwon, San Antonio Spurs fans still liked “The Admiral.”

Having dedicated his entire career to San Antonio, San Antonio Spurs fans naturally hoped that David Robinson could win a championship at the end of his career, just like Ewing!

In Western Conference Finals Game 4 that night, Dallas Mavericks fans at home briefly saw hope of winning, but once the second half began, that hope eventually turned into disappointment.

After leading by 5 points in the first half, in the third quarter, the Dallas Mavericks collectively went cold.

With a 30:18 quarter, the San Antonio Spurs completed the comeback, relying on the more stable performances of Tim Duncan and Parker.

The outcome of a game is often decided by a few possessions.

Although the Dallas Mavericks launched a counterattack, the San Antonio Spurs maintained their lead throughout.

Finally, 102:95, the San Antonio Spurs won another road game, successfully securing a match point, bringing the series score to 3:1.

The Dallas Mavericks’ Michael Finley, Steve Nash, and Nick Van Exel all had beautiful stats, with the three combining for 72 points!

But their response in the third quarter faltered, ultimately leading to failure.

Tim Duncan played 44 minutes, shooting 8-of-14 for a massive double-double of 21 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks, and 3 turnovers!

Parker contributed 25 points on 9-of-22 shooting, and Manu Ginobili, coming off the bench, contributed 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting.

Winning this game means the San Antonio Spurs are highly likely to make it to this year’s Finals!

David Robinson only played 19 minutes tonight, scoring 2 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

When interviewed after the game, David Robinson appeared exceptionally emotional, and the San Antonio Spurs players all came forward to embrace the veteran:

“This is the best season I’ve ever experienced. I’ve seen the growth of young players and witnessed Tim’s dominance.”

“Although I am about to retire, I am very happy to see the San Antonio Spurs’ current talent. This special team will definitely win a championship.”

With the San Antonio Spurs securing a match point and the New York Knicks advancing to the Finals, sports media began to hype up the second encounter between the two teams.

Monday, the 26th, there were no games that day, and ABC continued to promote the upcoming Finals broadcast.

This year’s playoff ratings still showed a downward trend.

Although the New York Knicks’ game ratings were good, most fans didn’t buy into the other series.

Most fair-weather fans disliked the Pacers, Hornets, and Detroit Pistons.

They had no stars, mediocre records, and their games lacked excitement.

Conversely, the Orlando Magic garnered a lot of fan attention.

Their first-round game against the New York Knicks set a new high for ESPN playoff ratings this year.

Even the Eastern Conference Finals didn’t break the first-round ratings.

No matter how good Kidd’s team performance was, it couldn’t compare to the direct appeal of “exciting basketball.”

For the New York Knicks’ Rookie players, winning the Atlantic Division championship was definitely no small achievement!

Currently, the team is on vacation, and Rookie Amar’e Stoudemire has garnered attention.

Whether it was for show or a statement, this Rookie and the hype squad chose to train extra during the holiday, and also receive further guidance from the coaching staff.

At the Tarrytown Training Center, after the morning’s extra training, Amar’e Stoudemire was interviewed by the New York Times.

When asked about the Finals, the Rookie excitedly replied:

“I just want to thank this experience. To witness such a big stage in my first professional season, I am already very satisfied.”

Not only did Coach D’Antoni like this Rookie, but New York sports media also had a soft spot for the explosively talented Amar’e Stoudemire:

“Amare, we noticed that in the Eastern Conference Finals, the team’s bench didn’t seem to get much playing time.”

“We won several games by a large margin. How do you view this rotation?”

Mike D’Antoni was indeed conservative. In Game 4, Clay Lee played 38 minutes again, and the player with the least playing time among the starters was Grant Hill, who also played 33 minutes.

Although Amar’e Stoudemire was a bit unhappy, he just smiled when answering the question and responded earnestly:

“We have always been rotating normally, not based on the point differential, but on whether the opponent has taken out their starting lineup.”

“I can understand the Nets’ choice. No one gives up easily. The Eastern Conference Finals are also a huge test for the team.”

“Playing time isn’t really important. Everyone on the team wants to win, and what we need to do is follow the coach’s arrangements.”

Mike D’Antoni greatly admired this Rookie, and Amar’e Stoudemire also believed he would eventually make a name for himself!

Another player training alongside him was Tayshaun Prince, but he didn’t get much playing time this season, had very few stats, and his draft position wasn’t high, so many sports media outlets overlooked him.

However, the coaching staff did not forget this Rookie with excellent tactical awareness.

Assistant Coach Crawford reassured Tayshaun Prince:

“This is how it is for Rookie players. Trust me, as long as you maintain your current game form, your playing time will increase more and more next season.”

“It won’t be difficult to enter the core 7 players!”

Jerseys and championship banners hung around the training gym.

Tayshaun Prince, holding a ball, just nodded when he heard the assistant coach’s reassurance.

Rookie players are like exploited “child laborers.”

If the team doesn’t let him go, he will spend the next four years with the New York Knicks.

Even after finishing this contract, as long as the New York Knicks exercise the team option, Tayshaun Prince will have to continue serving the New York Knicks for at least three more years!

Even if he didn’t get much playing time, even if he didn’t get many stats, Tayshaun Prince wouldn’t complain to the coaching staff, nor would he speak out of turn to the media:

“To be able to play on the Finals stage, I’ve already surpassed a large number of players. This is only my first season. I know what to do!”

Hearing Tayshaun Prince’s response, the few members of the coaching staff all nodded.

Everyone liked obedient players.

The team was on vacation, and it happened to be Monday, so Lee went to Ivanka’s house for dinner again that evening.

His father-in-law, who had completely escaped bankruptcy, had been very high-profile in recent years.

After his divorce, he had become the person who loved young girls and enjoyed the spotlight again.

Ever since his wife moved into their penthouse apartment, the family atmosphere had been a bit discordant, and the reason was simple: his “stepmother-in-law” planned to have a baby.

The family dinner was as usual, with his father-in-law, seated at the head of the table, occasionally lecturing his children, while those on either side remained silent, quietly eating.

The eldest son was with his girlfriend tonight, and the two conversed in low voices.

Erik was still studying at Georgetown, occasionally glancing at his older siblings, appearing particularly well-behaved.

Ivanka periodically looked at the young woman across from her, seemingly not paying attention to what her father was saying, occasionally sharing her favorite dishes with Lee.

“I plan to create a reality show, a business reality show. I’ve already discussed this idea with NBC, and the show will be a huge hit.”

“We need to promote our brand. If the first season is successful, I’ll need you all to appear on the show later.”

“Not as socialites, not as sons of billionaires, but as corporate executives.”

“You need to return to the company, accept my arrangements. If the plan goes smoothly, our names will frequently appear in people’s discussions.”

His father-in-law loved his idea.

Compared to survival reality shows, this kind of straightforward money-splashing was more eye-catching.

Ivanka, who had hosted Miss Universe, glanced at her father, who was talking incessantly, and said nothing.

Or rather, she had no right to say “no”.

This was merely a notification, not a discussion.

“Lee, if the show’s ratings are good, you can also have Bobby and those Wall Street vampires participate.”

“You are welcome to be my sponsors, and if interested, you can also be judges. It’s unbelievable that Americans now resent the rich. Years ago, people only had respect for billionaires!”

Seemingly recalling the New York Media’s mockery of him a few years ago, his father-in-law veered off-topic as he spoke.

Lee casually agreed.

As long as it wasn’t a trivial, family-drama reality show like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” in the future, he could accept it.

Tonight’s steaks were all well-done, and the taste was quite good.

After a couple of drinks, his father-in-law clearly let loose.

After dinner, he put his arm around his young wife, preparing to leave, and seemed to remember something.

He put his arm around Lee’s shoulder and reminded him in a low voice:

“Don’t get too close to Republican Party members. Don’t get involved with Ken Griffin. He’s a staunch conservative. If you want to make money, don’t easily side with one party.”

Citadel hedge fund has developed very well in the past two years.

Ken Griffin, a Harvard graduate, is a member of the “elite school party.”

He has not hidden his political leanings and has always leaned towards the Republican Party.

As Lee’s business partner, Ken Griffin would be entertained whenever he came to New York.

This July, the young billionaire planned to marry his current girlfriend and had already sent an invitation to Clay Lee.

Vanity Fair and the Wall Street Journal had both reported on their friendship.

“Of course, I won’t have political leanings. That’s just my private friendship.”

Lee responded simply, and his father-in-law chuckled, saying nothing more, then turned his head and said to Ivanka and the others:

“Enjoy this beautiful night. Erik, next time you can bring your girlfriend home. I hope she’s a good girl!”

Watching her father leave gracefully with his young wife, Ivanka hooked her arm through Lee’s and quietly complained:

“He always likes to plan our lives for us. Everyone has to listen to him. That woman clearly approached him with an agenda!”

The eldest son had been much more well behaved recently after his father’s scolding:

“Lee, come to the company for a few drinks when you have time. Many people are your fans.”

His older brother still looked somewhat drained, and after he finished speaking, his blonde girlfriend also blinked, showing goodwill.

Ivanka currently disliked “working for her father” and got a bit angry seeing her brother’s submissive demeanor:

“In June, we plan to go on vacation to Florida. Vanessa, are you coming with us?”

His older brother shook his head, clearly having accepted the arrangement and intending to work hard.

Vanessa was a little disappointed.

She loved enjoying life.

The quiet Erik said goodbye and quietly left.

Ivanka frowned, and Lee put his arm around the blonde, leaning down to kiss her.

As they walked towards Ivanka’s room, Lee also comforted her:

“You haven’t graduated yet, so you don’t need to think so much. Be happy!”

After returning to the room and having a few more drinks, Ivanka quickly put her worries behind her.

Every time they came here, the two would try new things in the bathtub.

After a few drinks, Ivanka’s face was flushed as she lay in Lee’s arms.

The water temperature was just right, and the bubbles obscured some key areas.

Lee casually played, and soon the two began to frolic.

Seeing the blonde’s submissive look tonight, Lee chuckled, leaned into her ear to whisper, and then kneaded the soft, delicate skin in his hand.

Ivanka’s face turned redder, and she gave Lee a glare.

The two adjusted their positions, and then she said in a sweet voice:

“Just this once! You’re such a scoundrel!”

Having unlocked new knowledge, Lee enjoyed Ivanka’s inexperienced service.

The smooth, soft touch was captivating. Looking at her slender, pretty face, a bold thought suddenly emerged:

“I must have more children!”

(A/N: One of the reason I translated this nba novel is because of this. Mc here is different from other. He has a group of women, not married but all of them will have his children and live with him. Media won’t start bothering him about privacy, only about business and sports. This one is A perfect mix of sport, business, slice of life.)

On May 27th, the New York Knicks were still on vacation and had not officially resumed training.

That night would see Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, a do-or-die game for the Dallas Mavericks!

Just as Don Nelson had said, Dirk Nowitzki was out due to injury and would not return for this game.

San Antonio Spurs fans were ready, all looking forward to witnessing their team advance to the Finals at home tonight.

TNT, as the broadcaster of the Western Conference Finals, naturally enjoyed the drama.

This year’s ratings had seen a slight decline, and everyone hoped the game would be more intense.

Before the game, they analyzed the strengths of both teams, then introduced the San Antonio Spurs’ form after returning home.

After the warm-up, the trio began to piggyback on the hot topic.

ESPN, as the broadcaster of the Eastern Conference Finals, had been heavily hyping Clay Lee’s playoff performance this year after the series ended.

It could be summarized in a few sentences:

“Excel is invincible! Claty Lee is the GOAT! Clay Lee represents the future! Young players need to play like Lee!”

In 12 playoff games, Clay Lee started all of them, averaging 35.8 minutes per game;

He averaged 32.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 10.6 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 turnovers per game.

He averaged 19.4 field goal attempts per game, with a 57.0% field goal percentage, and 7.9 three-point attempts per game, with a 49.3% three-point percentage.

He averaged 6.8 free throws per game, with a 94.1% free throw percentage.

ESPN released Lee’s statistics after the series ended, and then the commentators were stunned again.

ABC was also warming up for the upcoming Finals, naturally following suit in discussing these statistics.

Host Mike Tirico even exaggeratedly said on the show:

“Earthlings can no longer stop Clay Lee!”

The TNT trio didn’t expect their colleagues next door to be so good at hyping, and with valid reasons that made it impossible to refute.

Therefore, during the pre-game warm-up show, Charles Barkley again played devil’s advocate to grab attention:

“I admit Lee’s statistics are outstanding, and no one comes close to his influence on the court. He completely dominated the game on both ends of the floor!”

“Everyone must also realize that the New York Knicks did not face a real challenge in this year’s playoffs!”

“Who were their first-round opponents? The Orlando Magic? Houston was plagued by knee injuries, Tracy McGrady only played one-on-one, and the New York Knicks’ wing forwards solved the opponent!”

“In the semifinals, they met the Pacers. I respect Reggie Miller very much, but I have to say, he’s old.”

“The offensive core of this team was Jermaine O’Neal, and the New York Knicks’ inside combination easily handled the opponent.”

“Only in the Eastern Conference Finals did Clay Lee encounter an All-Star guard, but Kidd’s performance was disappointing. His offensive impact was far less than in the regular season.”

“I’m not surprised by these statistics. This era has made Clay Lee!”

“The existence of a player like Lee prevented our ratings from severely declining. He also gave back to this era.”

“We should set aside the statistics and then discuss his performance. Lee is very strong, but the statistics exaggerate his ability!”

Kenny Smith knew his partner had offended someone again.

This viewpoint, translated, meant “all active backcourt players are trash”:

“What should we talk about if we set aside the statistics? Discuss the book Clay Lee and Tim Grover co-published?”

“Chuck, you probably didn’t buy it. Not long ago, you swore those training methods were completely unreliable.”

Ernie Johnson interrupted Barkley, who was about to speak, and then gave his own evaluation:

“I understand Chuck’s point. Setting aside the statistics, perhaps we should discuss the impact Clay Lee has brought from the perspective of sportsmanship.”

“I read that book a long time ago, and I have to say, Lee’s achievements today are absolutely inseparable from his dedication to physical training.”

“This not only takes a long time but also requires persistent perseverance!”

“4 AM Manhattan is definitely not just talk. Lee must have put in enormous effort to achieve what he has today.”

His two partners suddenly turned into “overthinkers.”

Charles Barkley thought of playing cards and socializing with Lee during his Rookie year, and “working hard at 4 AM Chicago,” leaving him speechless for a moment.

After all, if it were revealed that “Lee isn’t that hardworking,” wouldn’t that hurt other players’ self-esteem even more?

Kenny Smith, believing his old partner agreed with such a view, began to “imagine” and added:

“It is said that the training plan Tim Grover designed for Clay Lee has already surpassed Michael Jordan’s training volume back then.”

“Only through continuous training can a body be honed into its current state!”

“Since entering the NBA, Lee’s attendance has been excellent, almost playing every season. This extreme self-discipline is indeed more worthy of young players’ study!”

His two partners on the side started to praise him excessively.

Charles Barkley, feeling uncomfortable, finally said tactfully:

“Perhaps Lee’s talent is better than we imagined!”

“Impossible! While Lee’s talent is great, it’s absolutely inseparable from hard training. Look at the muscles on his body. Those are proof of sweat!”

Kenny Smith retorted again, and soon Ernie Johnson followed suit, praising Lee’s “professional sportsmanship.”

His two partners couldn’t stop praising him for a while.

Charles Barkley couldn’t chime in, and thinking of the complaints he had received, he suddenly felt he should send Lee a message:

“My lips are sealed. You owe me one!”

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That night’s Western Conference Finals Game 5, San Antonio Spurs fans ultimately left disappointed.

103:91, even without Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks successfully won a game back!

Although he went cold with the rest of the team in the 4th quarter, Tim Duncan was still the team’s true leader:

He played 44 minutes, shooting 9-of-15 from the field, 5-of-12 from the free-throw line, for a double-double of 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block, and 1 turnover.

Parker and Manu Ginobili, who performed well in the previous game, suddenly slumped.

The former shot 3-of-11 for 7 points, while the latter shot 2-of-9 for 5 points.

The San Antonio Spurs shot 5-of-22 from beyond the arc, a shooting percentage just over 20%, which was truly abysmal.

Michael Finley of the Dallas Mavericks exploded, shooting 9-of-14 for a game-high 31 points!

Despite winning this game, no one still believed the Dallas Mavericks could complete the comeback, but Steve Nash, interviewed after the game, proactively stated:

“We want to dedicate this victory to Dirk. The series isn’t over, and we won’t give up!”

On May 28th, the New York Knicks resumed normal training, which still consisted of two parts: video sessions and tactical training.

The New York Knicks’ opponent in the Finals would most likely be the San Antonio Spurs.

In terms of roster structure, the New York Knicks’ perimeter players had a significant advantage!

Mike D’Antoni and the coaching staff emphasized the San Antonio Spurs’ Defense in the morning.

Duncan’s help-Defense ability was excellent, and combined with his static talent, this was also why they could defeat the Los Angeles Lakers.

When they couldn’t keep up with their opponent’s rhythm on offense, the San Antonio Spurs would unleash their Defense.

During the regular season, the San Antonio Spurs averaged 95.8 points, ranking 12th in the NBA in offense;

And on Defense, they limited opponents to an average of 90.4 points, ranking third in the NBA!

The best defensive team in the regular season was the Detroit Pistons, who limited opponents to an average of 87.7 points.

Such defensive ability was terrifying.

The second-ranked team on Defense was the Nets, who limited opponents to an average of 90.1 points.

The reason why commentators loudly proclaimed “Earthlings cannot stop Lee” was also because Lee blew up the Nets’ Defense when facing them.

Facing Jason Kidd head-on, several big men were faked into wooden stakes.

After seeing such famous scenes so many times, they naturally didn’t think much of the San Antonio Spurs, who were also a strong defensive team.

The New York Knicks also performed very well on Defense, limiting opponents to an average of 92.3 points, ranking sixth.

In the morning’s video session, several assistant coaches focused on the San Antonio Spurs’ Defense and also led everyone to review their offensive routines.

Before lunch, a large number of sports reporters interviewed Clay Lee again, but what puzzled him was that everyone was praising his “professional sportsmanship.”

Although Clay Lee and Tim Grover had recently started advertising for their published books, such an effect still exceeded his expectations.

“Lee, can you talk about your training insights? In previous documentaries, your efforts in training were not shown in too much detail.”

“I think fans must want to know these things, especially since your body was still a bit thin when you first entered the NBA.”

After the TNT reporter asked the question, everyone looked at Lee’s physique.

His exposed arms showed strong arm contours, and his pectoral muscle contours were also very obvious.

The whole person looked exceptionally lean and strong.

Coupled with his somewhat messy hairstyle and thick stubble, everyone felt a strong sense of masculinity!

Last night’s scrimmage was exceptionally intense, and Lee didn’t have time to shave.

He was entangled by Ivanka for an overtime session early in the morning, took a quick shower, and then came to the Tarrytown Training Center.

Noticing the somewhat strange gazes of the crowd, Lee blinked and felt that something was off, but he wouldn’t waste such an opportunity and naturally boasted:

“I don’t want to brag about how hard I train. In my opinion, this is what a professional player should do.”

“New York Knicks tickets are expensive. Fans buy tickets to watch the game, and I have a responsibility to keep my body in the best condition at all times and show my best side in front of the fans!”

Everyone nodded repeatedly, and soon they imagined scenes of Lee training diligently every day.

The Los Angeles Times reporter had always disliked Lee, always portraying him as a “stat-padder.”

Thinking of Lee’s current achievements and seeing his muscular physique, he finally realized that his past views were biased.

Suddenly, everyone started cheering.

Everyone was inspired and felt that they should go back and write several articles about Lee’s “professional sportsmanship”!

On May 29th, the Dallas Mavericks, back home, ultimately couldn’t withstand the San Antonio Spurs’ multi-point explosion.

88:78, in the 4th quarter, with excellent Defense, the San Antonio Spurs took the game with a decisive run!

A single quarter of 32:9, the Dallas Mavericks players kept clanking shots and making frequent turnovers, completely dumbfounding Dallas fans.

With a 4:2 series lead, the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Dallas Mavericks and advanced to the Finals again!

Tim Duncan had an average performance, shooting 8-of-20 for 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, and 4 turnovers.

After the game, the crowd erupted in loud boos.

The San Antonio Spurs players were all hugging each other, celebrating happily.

Tim Duncan was also smiling happily at this moment, hugging Gregg Popovich tightly, and loudly saying:

“Coach, we did it! This year, we must win the championship!”

Several times, Gregg Popovich faced the risk of being fired, but it was always Duncan who came to his aid.

Without the help of his star player, Gregg Popovich would have been fired long ago.

Hearing Duncan’s words, Gregg Popovich was also quite excited.

He held onto his star player, unwilling to let go, and excitedly responded:

“Yes, we did it! We eliminated the defending champions, Tim! Go lift your o’brien cup!”

The master and apprentice exchanged some pleasantries, and both felt relieved.

David Robinson also smiled happily, hugging everyone he saw after the victory.

On the bench, Dirk Nowitzki, dressed in a black suit, noticed Steve Nash’s low spirits and, thinking of his friend’s contract issues, couldn’t help but comfort him:

“Steve, don’t worry, you’ll get a big contract. Next season, we’ll definitely make it to the Finals!”

Steve Nash nodded but didn’t respond.

He wanted to stay in Dallas, but he also needed respect, and in the NBA, a big contract was the best way to show respect.

At his home on 82nd Street in Manhattan, Lee rarely watched a game, but he almost fell asleep halfway through.

No wonder the ratings couldn’t go up.

The pace of games with fewer than 80 possessions was very slow, and there were many turnovers.

The only thing worth praising was the physical confrontation.

Melinda and Kim hadn’t been on business trips recently either.

The three of them chatted and played on the sofa.

Suddenly, seeing the TV switch to TNT’s post-game show, Melinda snuggled into Lee’s arms, blinking her big eyes and smiling, saying:

“Did you advertise on TNT? I watched the last two episodes, and those guys kept talking about how hard you train every day, almost describing you as a training maniac!”

“Ha! Tonight, let me see your training results. Your book will sell well again during the offseason!”

On the other side, Kim, with her blonde hair down, also hugged her knees, watching Lee and Melinda making a fuss, and happily laughed along:

“This book might have a chance to be on the bestseller list every year in the future, Clay. You really should thank Charles Barkley properly.”

Lee held the big-breasted girl in his arms, not letting her move, and hearing Kim’s reminder, he remembered the text message he saw yesterday and also started to laugh:

“Imagination is truly terrifying!”

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