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On May 1, 2002, after attending the premiere in Los Angeles, Lee returned to Manhattan and wrote a vivid review of "Spider-Man" on Rotten Tomatoes.
He also gave a good review to Dunst, who was bitchy and only screamed in the film.
Manohla Dargis, a film critic for Los Angeles Weekly, sang a different tune:
"Lee always takes care of his friends. No one will like the portrayal of Mary Jane in this movie."
For Lee, who enjoys "nostalgic" movies, his friends naturally received full marks.
He could even praise Scarlett's boring bad movies and Matthew McConaughey's pretty-boy films!
And he heavily praised several good films by Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Connelly.
After Rotten Tomatoes appeared in 1998, Lee contributed many film reviews.
Amercia also didn't lack brainless fans.
Some professional film critics were even less popular than Lee.
As his fans would say:
"Lee represents the true viewing audience."
In this era, besides watching dramas and variety shows with the girls, Lee's only other hobbies were reading newspapers and watching these "nostalgic" movies.
Print media was already showing a slight trend of being outdated.
At least young people preferred surfing the internet.
Lee was particularly happy after watching the classic old film and planned to take the girls to re-watch it several times after its nationwide release on the 3rd.
The Knicks' Eastern Conference Semifinals will be held on the 5th.
The reason they got so much rest time was also due to the Orlando Magic's performance.
After winning two away games and leading 2-0, Head Coach Rivers, full of vigor, was waiting to advance at home, and Tracy McGrady, who was "considering the next round," also didn't take the opponent seriously.
In this situation, as Allan Houston suffered a knee injury and was injured after playing one quarter in G3, Orlando Magic fans were stunned.
After being overturned by the Celtics, Orlando Magic fans would still comfort themselves after the game.
But after Allan Houston was absent due to injury in G4, and the Orlando Magic were completely suppressed by the Celtics throughout the game, losing without any ability to fight back, Orlando Magic fans were numb.
The series score is now 2-2.
On the evening of the 3rd, both teams will return to North Shore Garden Arena for the decisive battle!
If they were to be overturned after holding two match points, Orlando Magic fans would have wanted to eat the home team's hearts out.
On the morning of May 3rd, the NBA announced the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2001-02 season:
Clay Lee of the Knicks won the award again with an overwhelming vote share!
With 60 wins for three consecutive years and averaging 30 points per game for two consecutive years while entering the 180 club, Clay Lee was far ahead in both individual statistics and team-leading ability.
Many basketball critics did not like Lee's playing style this year.
The absurd number of three-point attempts was unacceptable to many.
The closer to the basket, the higher the shooting percentage.
The dominance of big men has always been the mainstream view, but Lee's statistics told everyone that the three-pointer is king.
John Hollinger, ESPN's data expert, has been constantly praising Lee's offensive choices on his show recently:
"Lee is the true GOAT. His offense truly has no blind spots. Compared to Michael Jordan, Clay Lee is even better!"
If analyzed from a data model perspective, a young Michael Jordan, besides not shooting three-pointers, also liked to attack the basket, and his fast break was even more powerful than Lee's.
ESPN constantly hyped Lee's offensive choices, believing this was the future of basketball, while TNT sang a different tune, believing this style of play could not win a championship.
The professional basketball critics on both sides tore at each other until the Orlando Magic were overturned, and Tracy McGrady and Head Coach Rivers stole the spotlight.
On the evening of the 3rd, Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment jointly hosted a charity gala.
This gala invited the film's main creators, as well as leading media representatives and New York socialites.
The purpose of the gala was to raise funds to alleviate the pressure on New York's collapsing public finances.
In the ballroom on the fourth floor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, over 800 people were expected to attend tonight.
The open glass ceiling allowed guests to admire the New York night sky, while most of the attending media reporters gathered around some of the main actors and political figures.
Clay Lee, wearing a well-tailored black formal suit, first chatted with people from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP for a while, then patted Melinda, who was wearing a white dress, and whispered:
"Remember to say hello to everyone for me!"
With her blonde hair styled into an updo, looking more mature, Melinda noticed Kim motioning for Lee to go to the Mayor, blinked, stood on tiptoe, kissed Lee, and then said sweetly:
"Hurry up and go, my dear!"
Lee put his arm around Kim, who was wearing a black dress.
Bloomberg was laughing with several Republican Party members.
Seeing the two approach, he raised his glass and said:
"Congratulations, Lee! 24 years old, third MVP trophy!"
To win the mayoral position, this billionaire spent tens of millions in advertising during his campaign.
After taking office, he inherited a mess.
Lee knew what the Mayor needed, raised his glass, and said with a smile:
"My foundation will continue to contribute to New York, and Axe Capital will also take action. We all love this city!"
Since Enron completely collapsed and the Andersen scandal further escalated, the Republican Party's money bag was gone, and everyone was somewhat dissatisfied.
However, California's electricity price manipulation was truly egregious, and there were also conflicts within the White House.
After shorting Enron and receiving a windfall, Lee didn't forget to make offerings.
Having received the desired answer again, Bloomberg and the others smiled even more brightly:
"Kim, if you encounter difficulties in prosecuting the gangs and criminal organizations in the Bronx, you can call me. City Hall is willing to provide assistance."
The South District Federal Prosecutor's Office recently planned to establish a violent crime department.
Everyone knew what was going on.
Kim glanced at Lee and also smiled and nodded:
"Thank you for your support!"
After dealing with New York's political figures, Lee finally had a chance to eat something.
Kim sipped champagne and whispered:
"Public finances are still the same this past half-year. This Mayor wants to exaggerate urban domestic demand and further promote New York."
"While cracking down on crime, he is trying to restore confidence among New York citizens, but some people do not support him."
A large number of Wall Street companies moved out.
After "one plane took many people away," Manhattan remained the same after more than half a year.
Lee, on the other hand, felt that the current situation was quite good.
Aside from the slight displeasure of "tribute," moving the company back to New York also brought some benefits.
"His term should be very long. I'm only responsible for the money, so this is a win-win situation. Have you discussed where you'll settle down?"
While houses were still relatively cheap, Lee planned to purchase an estate.
Although travel might take more time, this investment was guaranteed to be profitable.
Kim really liked her home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, mainly because it was convenient for work.
Thinking about a big house made her frown a little.
She wasn't good at spending money:
"I don't know. We'll need more housekeepers, the chef will need to be replaced, and managing the house will require more people. We won't even fill such a big house!"
Lee saw Krysten Ritter, in a red dress, pulling Dunst towards him, wrinkling her nose and secretly making a face.
He re-embraced Kim and walked towards the two, then whispered:
"Earning money is about enjoying life. Have a few more children, and the house will be full very soon!"
Sensing his arm being twisted, Lee just chuckled.
In a few years, once things were completely stable, he would create a soccer team.
On the morning of the 4th, Orlando Magic fans still couldn't believe they had been overturned.
Since last night, NBC and TNT had been continuously replaying highlights of last night's thrilling game.
Returning to North Shore Garden Arena, the Celtics' morale was greatly boosted.
Playing 44 minutes, Paul Pierce went 16-for-25 from the field, 8-for-10 from beyond the arc, and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, exploding for 46 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Playing 41 minutes, Antoine Walker went 11-for-22 from the field, 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, and finished with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 1 turnover.
86:120. In a crucial game, the Orlando Magic suddenly collapsed, losing three straight games.
The Celtics completed their comeback and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After the game, Tracy McGrady, whose pre-game comments had backfired, was widely mocked.
Playing 46 minutes, he went 11-for-25 from the field, scoring 37 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 4 turnovers.
With these stats and a back injury, Tracy McGrady was unable to attend the press conference.
The "Let's go" didn't solve the problem.
Head Coach Rivers took full responsibility, apologizing to the fans after the game:
"This was truly a nightmare experience, but we also gained valuable playoff experience. We'll win it back next season!"
Allan Houston also didn't expect to lose three straight games after having match point due to his injury.
When interviewed, he still seemed unable to believe the result:
"We failed to seize the opportunity, but this is our first year working together. I hope the fans can give us more time!"
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On the afternoon of the 4th, the Celtics, who had already flown to New York, were in particularly good spirits.
They were enjoying the spotlight for the first time.
After winning, no one questioned them anymore.
On the contrary, most basketball commentators praised the duo to the heavens!
When interviewed in New York, Paul Pierce, besides boasting, also didn't forget to praise Lee:
"Those commentators have never played basketball. They don't know how strong Lee is!"
"If I can shoot over 40% from three-point range, I'll take 15 shots every game. As long as the shots go in, there's no problem with that shot selection!"
When asked about his opponent Tracy McGrady's performance, Paul Pierce seemed a bit sour again.
His popularity in the All-Star voting was not as high as the other player's:
"Tracy McGrady is overrated. Without Allan Houston, the Orlando Magic wouldn't have achieved these results this season."
"Like Allen Iverson, he's only suitable for TV shows. If you watch the Orlando Magic's games every season, it's not hard to see that he's an inefficient scorer!"
Antoine Walker had played against Lee in college.
After entering the NBA, he even used Lee as an excuse to take wild three-point shots every season.
Making it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals this time was a moment of vindication.
When interviewed, Antoine Walker also boasted:
"You know, Lee is my brother!"
"I will always support my good brother! He has already achieved four consecutive championships, and all we need to do is enjoy his games."
"I like Lee's offensive choices. A three-pointer is one point more than a two-pointer. As long as it goes in, why limit your shots?"
"Lee is my role model. I will stick to my playing style, and I will continue to shoot from beyond the arc!"
The Celtics' duo certainly benefited from the three-point shot.
These two shot wildly, literally blowing out the Orlando Magic.
Even with the rule changes in the NBA, as long as shots go in, it's still easy to put up high scores.
This is also related to the Defense strategies of most teams.
Even with the introduction of the three-second rule, most teams still prefer to crowd the paint.
Many times, an outside player's pick-and-roll completely eliminates the Defense.
Most games are not popular with fans. The New York Knicks have the best attendance in the NBA, followed by the Sacramento Kings.
Even without the flashy but ineffective Jason Williams, Sacramento Kings fans still supported their home team.
Compared to chaotic low-post play, everyone preferred fluid offensive performances.
On the evening of the 4th, the Western Conference Semifinals began first.
After the Dallas Mavericks swept the Timberwolves, they encountered the Sacramento Kings.
91:108. In this offensive battle, the Sacramento Kings ultimately won the game easily.
Both teams played with furious offense, with possessions exceeding 90.
Dirk Nowitzki went 8-for-24 from the field, scoring a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds.
His shooting percentage, just over 30%, led to him being called a "softie" again after the game.
However, for the Chinese media, the reason for this loss was Wang Zhizhi's limited playing time!
In 11 minutes of play, he went 2-for-4 from the field, 2-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 1-for-4 from the free-throw line, efficiently scoring 7 points.
Wang Zhizhi's performance also made the Chinese media secretly lament that if he had played a little longer, his score would definitely have been in double digits:
"Stubborn Don Nelson paid the price for his choices again..."
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