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On the morning of April 27, 2003, Orlando Magic fans received bad news.
G3 exacerbated Allan Houston's knee injury, making him unable to play tonight.
Tracy McGrady was also knocked down by a teammate during the game, resulting in a back injury.
Fortunately, the Orlando Magic officially confirmed that Tracy McGrady would still start tonight's game.
Although the series had lost its suspense, fans who bought tickets could still see star performances, so overall, it wasn't a loss.
Tracy McGrady decided to play through the injury, and in a pre-game interview, he continued to encourage his teammates:
"To win a championship, you always encounter difficulties. What we need to do now is to strengthen our belief!"
Tracy McGrady, hailed as this season's "second-best player," was once again stopped in the first round, but his performance in this year's playoffs earned recognition from basketball critics.
The G4 game between the two teams became a battle of honor, and many sports media turned their attention to other games.
On the evening of the 27th, at the Waterhouse Center, Orlando Magic fans witnessed Tracy McGrady's least efficient performance of the series.
Once a player shows signs of injury, opponents usually strike hard.
The Knicks showed no signs of letting up, with several players on the wing taking turns 'taking care' of Tracy McGrady.
With his jump shot off, Tracy McGrady mostly had to rely on free throws to score.
After playing 47 minutes in G3, this stubborn All-Star guard played another 45 minutes tonight.
When the game ended, most Orlando Magic fans stood up and applauded Tracy McGrady for his all-out effort.
7 of 20 from the field, 2 of 7 from three-point range, 10 of 16 free throws, for 26 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 3 turnovers.
110:86, the series score came to 4:0, and the Orlando Magic were ultimately swept out.
The fans' applause could not soothe the dejected Tracy McGrady.
After being substituted out at the end of the game, Tracy McGrady sat on the bench with a towel draped over him.
Amidst the comforts of Head Coach Rivers and his teammates, Tracy McGrady finally stood up and shook hands with the Knicks players.
Clay Lee completely 'phoned it in' tonight, despite playing 35 minutes and only getting a double-double of 27 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, and 2 turnovers.
After 1996, this was the first playoff meeting between the two teams, which made Orlando Magic fans relatively friendly, even cheering for Clay Lee after the series ended.
If it were Philadelphia, swept in the first round, the fans would most likely have broken down early.
The Waterhouse Center was still noisy, and the dejected McGrady hugged Lee in greeting:
"Congratulations, Bro! You are the better team!"
The "self-proclaimed second-best player" was clearly still a bit unconvinced, but Lee didn't mind his mood and immediately entered into a state of mutual praise:
"Bro! Keep up this form, you are the most talented perimeter player I've ever played against!"
"I hope we can meet again in the playoffs next season."
The players exchanged pleasantries.
Houston would be busy this offseason.
His knee problem was more serious than he imagined.
Coach D'Antoni, walking slowly towards the player tunnel, still had a smiling expression.
He knew the Coach of the Year (COY) on the other side didn't recognize his achievements, but he didn't care at all.
Turning his head to look at Lee, who was taking photos with fans, D'Antoni smiled with satisfaction, and then said to his assistant coach beside him:
"We will win the championship!"
This series was broadcast live in China across the ocean for two games.
Tracy McGrady still didn't know that he had already gained a large number of 'style fans'.
Clay Lee gained many 'ten-year loyal fans', while Tracy McGrady left a deep impression on chinese fans with his enchanting calves, graceful posture, charming sleepy eyes, and 'white horse silver spear skin'!
(A/N: It's true. Chinese fans are very weird. They're fans of Tracy because of his calves đ€ą.)
On the 28th, the Knicks coaching staff announced two days off.
On May 6th, the team would face the Eastern Conference Semifinals G1.
Sweeping their opponent gave them plenty of rest time.
Lee did not return to Manhattan with the team but went to Palm Beach with Ivanka for two days.
Part of the family estate had been converted into a private club.
Lee paid the membership fee and was visiting this resort for the first time.
At the end of April, the temperature in Palm Beach was close to 30 degrees Celsius.
In the morning, Lee first went to a nearby golf club with the two girls to hit a few balls, and in the afternoon, he chatted and 'BS-ed' with familiar members of the club.
Coming here to get acquainted was mainly to attract investors for Axe Capital.
Ivanka knew Lee's purpose but didn't care at all.
In the evening, after getting rid of Georgina, the little tag-along, and returning to their private suite, Ivanka complained twice:
"I know what she's up to. She has to compete with me in everything!"
Lee was currently looking at the decor of the suite.
The estate was more luxurious than he had imagined, and the taste of some of the furnishings was closer to Ivanka's mother's preferences.
"She's only 20. You can't argue with a child. The equestrian club is very good. We can sponsor her in the future!"
Ivanka, who had specifically permed her blonde hair into waves, took off her earrings, and wore a dress, leaned over again, embraced Lee, and proactively said:
"How about we stay here in July?"
Lee inadvertently pulled down the zipper behind the blonde 'big white rabbit', causing the other party to giggle.
After becoming an adult, Ivanka had become even more 'voluptuous'.
After removing the restraints, Ivanka, who had unlocked a lot of knowledge, was not shy.
Instead, she said in a sweet voice:
"Do you want to experience the special bathroom here?"
Picking her up, amidst giggles, Lee quickly embraced Ivanka and began their 'extra training' journey.
On the morning of the 29th, while Lee was still practicing his ball-handling skills, the NBA also announced this season's Sportsmanship Award:
Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics received this award.
As Clay Lee's good brother, Ray Allen currently doesn't have many personal honors.
In his years with the Milwaukee Bucks, his biggest achievement might have been reaching the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
What frustrated Ray Allen was that the semifinals back then also encountered officiating issues.
Ray Allen, who received the award, was particularly low-key and didn't boast anymore.
Seeing the Knicks easily sweep the Orlando Magic, his emotions had been somewhat complex recently.
As the announcement of the MVP award drew closer, many sports media outlets began to build momentum for Clay Lee, with ESPN recently giving him a strong endorsement.
Limited by the development of advanced statistics, data experts couldn't come up with anything new, only repeatedly emphasizing:
"Clay Lee represents the future of basketball!"
Fans don't care what future basketball looks like.
Everyone prefers to watch TNT's recent programs.
There was nothing to analyze about the Knicks' games, so the trio found a new approach, starting to analyze another championship teamâthe Lakers.
On the 27th, the Lakers won a game at home, bringing the series score to 2:2. Tonight, both sides will play the pivotal Game 5.
Currently, the Timberwolves' performance has exceeded many people's expectations.
In Game 3, after an overtime period, the Timberwolves won a road game, successfully regaining control of the series.
Although they lost Game 4, the Lakers didn't win easily, 97:102, with the winner only decided in the 4th quarter.
Shaquille O'Neal had a strong rebound, scoring a massive double-double of 34 points and 23 rebounds on 13 of 26 shooting.
Kobe continued his slump, scoring 32 points on 7 of 25 shooting.
The "OK" duo played 46 minutes and 47 minutes respectively.
Phil Jackson, who stuck with his starters, was again questioned.
To warm up for that night's game and also to piggyback on Lee's popularity, the TNT trio compared the statistics of Clay Lee, Tracy McGrady, Kobe, and Allen Iverson.
In the first-round series, Clay Lee averaged 34.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 3.0 steals, and 2.3 turnovers per game, with a field goal percentage of 55.6%.
If it weren't for 'phoning it in' in G4 with a shooting percentage below 50%, his Excel stats for this series would have been incredibly absurd.
A comparison showed that Tracy McGrady, before his injury, had a slight drop in efficiency compared to the regular season, while Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant had clearly become 'inefficient stat-padders'.
Charles Barkley's tone had completely changed recently.
He had thoroughly transformed into a master of rational basketball, frequently criticizing the offensive choices of the two inefficient players on the show:
"Why don't they play smarter? They are not Michael Jordan, nor are they Clay Lee. hey always want to solve problems by themselves."
Kenny Smith, as a championship guard, actively interrupted his partner, showing a serious expression, and reiterated his point of view:
"Vision is also a talent, and not every player can have the passing vision of Clay Lee, Jason Kidd, or Steve Nash."
"There aren't many guards in the NBA who can truly play the pick-and-roll well. You can't demand these players to be like Clay Lee. They are not MVPs."
This sounded a bit hurtful, so Ernie Johnson quickly interjected:
"Kenny has a point. Every player has a different technical style, and you can't demand everyone to meet the same standard."
Charles Barkley wasn't afraid to offend players.
For the sake of viewership, he continued to blurt out with a wide grin:
"That's why Iverson and Kobe can't beat Lee!"
"If they define themselves as All-Star players, that's fine. But if they think they are MVPs, they should deliver even better performances."
"Don't talk big in front of the media. Kobe should realize that Shaq is the team's core. Get rid of those reckless shots, otherwise, you might fall in the first round this year!"
Kenny Smith reluctantly changed the subject.
He had no interest in explaining to player agents anymore:
"LeBron James chose to skip college and enter the NBA straight out of high school. Man, what do you think of that decision?"
Not long ago, LeBron James just held a press conference to announce that he would bring his talent to the NBA, which attracted widespread attention.
Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse University to the NCAA championship this year.
Many basketball commentators originally thought LeBron would choose to prove himself in college, but they didn't expect the The Chosen One to enter the draft directly.
Mentioning this talented high schooler, Charles Barkley didn't like the topic, and he hadn't said enough:
"High school Rookie? Talk about this in two years. In the Eastern Conference, Rookies won't be able to break Clay Lee's dominance for the next few years!"
On Thursday, May 1st, the NBA announced this season's Rookie of the Year (ROY):
Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks received the award with 41.39% of the votes.
He played all 82 games, averaging 26.8 minutes per game, with 12.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 2.1 turnovers per game.
He averaged 8.5 field goal attempts per game, with a 49.4% field goal percentage, and 5.9 free throw attempts per game, with a 71.2% free throw percentage.
Amar'e Stoudemire's stats weren't outstanding among Rookies, but many media outlets still cast their votes for him.
Yao Ming received the other 40% of the votes, averaging 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, with a 49.8% field goal percentage and an 81.1% free throw percentage.
In his Rookie season, Yao Ming also performed well, and chinese media all expressed their dissatisfaction.
However, for most voting media, a high school Rookie being able to score in double digits on a championship team meant explosive talent.
Although this Rookie couldn't unseat Kurt Thomas from his starting position and hadn't earned trust in the playoffs yet, Coach D'Antoni did show some favoritism.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have won Rookie of the Month for three consecutive months later on.
The New York Knicks have resumed their daily training.
Amar'e Stoudemire lifted the trophy at the Tarrytown Training Center in the morning and was beaming during the afternoon training session.
Since the Hornets and Pacers haven't determined a winner yet, the coaching staff can only prepare for both scenarios at this time.
This series might go to Game 7, as the strengths of both sides are extremely close.
After returning to Manhattan, Lee began preparing for the upcoming MVP awards ceremony.
There were too many invited friends and sponsors, so the press conference and celebration dinner were combined into one event, ultimately set at the Bow Room in Rockefeller Center.
With night views, a traditional dinner, and a small band of 6-8 people, the awards ceremony, though unconventional, was approved by the NBA.
After the afternoon training session, everyone congratulated the award-winning Rookie again.
Clay Lee looked at the excited Amar'e Stoudemire and encouraged him once more:
"Amare, maintain your current training attitude and don't let down your excellent physical talent!"
Amar'e Stoudemire nodded in agreement, then shouted to the atmosphere group beside him:
"Tonight, it's on me! Thanks for your support, brothers!"
Hearing they could get free food and drinks, the atmosphere group was naturally happy and joined in the cheers.
Ewing has been very concerned about his old rival recently.
In Game 5, the Lakers won a big away game against the Timberwolves 120-90, successfully taking a commanding lead in the series.
The win couldn't be separated from Kobe's outburst.
The Timberwolves' ability to respond was still a bit lacking.
"The Lakers are likely to make it to the Finals again. In the playoffs, it's hard for Western Conference teams to limit their performance."
"Shaquille O'Neal's free throw percentage has indeed gone up. That guy says he doesn't care, but he's been secretly practicing extra for the past few years."
Among the former Four Great Centers, Ewing had a clear lead in championships.
If the New York Knicks could win the championship this year, the assistant coach would also get a ring:
"I won championships as a player, and as an assistant coach, I can continue to win championships!"
The Gorilla currently has a "New York Knicks cannot do without me" mentality.
Even his training uniform couldn't hide his rounded physique.
Clay Lee looked at his old teammate and casually gave him a reassuring answer:
"Their condition isn't as good as imagined. They encountered difficulties in the first round."
"Don't worry, no one is our opponent this year. In the next round, we'll most likely face the Pacers again. I like this kind of Eastern Conference Semifinals."
Thinking of Reggie Miller's plight, Ewing also felt he was incredibly unlucky, being repeatedly worn down at the end of his career.
If it were him, he would most likely choose to retire directly.
Grant Hill's singer wife had excellent single sales last year, earning a lot of money.
With a championship expected this season, Hill's earnings could also increase.
With a few days left until the Semifinals, Hill also extended an invitation to everyone:
"Come over to my place this weekend, Tamia is planning a party! There will be some singers you all like!"
In terms of popularity, Tamia, who was nominated for a Grammy last year, could overshadow Hill.
Everyone naturally wouldn't miss a party hosted by a famous female singer.
Ron Artest was quick to speak, and he also loved music.
Upon hearing the invitation, he instinctively said:
"Hill, Tamia's income last year definitely surpassed yours. Her single 'Stranger In My House' performed too well!"
Grant Hill smiled somewhat awkwardly.
Although he wasn't past his prime, he truly couldn't compare to his wife last year.
On the evening of the 1st, Philadelphia fans witnessed Kidd's triple-double performance.
113-102, the series score finally settled at 4-2, as the Nets eliminated the 76ers and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
With 22 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers in 38 minutes, Kidd led his team to a strong advancement with a triple-double performance!
Kenyon Martin made 11 of 21 shots, scoring a team-high 29 points, and Richard Jefferson made 8 of 12 shots, also contributing 16 points.
The excellent performance of the three clearly made them the Nets' current "Big Three."
The 76ers were eliminated in the first round, and Head Coach Larry Brown no longer criticized the players.
When interviewed after the game, he simply said:
"The Nets are the better team. Kidd activated his teammates with his assists, and they performed exceptionally well in this series."
"I want to stay with the team. I know we haven't realized our potential, but the 76ers' championship window is still open!"
"If we want to continue to contend for the championship, perhaps we should reconsider a team-building strategy."
The 76ers' beat reporters felt disheartened when they heard such comments.
Although this renowned coach said he wanted to stay with the team, he was actually no longer optimistic about the team's roster.
Even if he left in the summer, no one would be surprised.
Everyone knew that Allen Iverson and Larry Brown still hadn't resolved their conflict.
In this series, Allen Iverson averaged 28.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 4.6 turnovers per game.
He averaged 26.3 field goal attempts per game, with a 38.6% field goal percentage, a 30% three-point percentage, and a 74.1% free throw percentage.
Compared to his regular season shooting percentage of just over 40%, Allen Iverson's efficiency declined somewhat.
The Nets' Defense was still very good, and Kidd's ball distribution made the 76ers' "Four-Protect-One" strategy useless.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Kidd will most likely face his old rival, the Detroit Pistons, and he is very confident about this series!
After the win, Kidd didn't talk about the upcoming games but continued to rally for the team:
"Thank you to the Nets fans for your support. I hope you will continue to support the team in the upcoming series as always!"
"..."
That night in the Western Conference game, 85-101, the Lakers returned home and defeated the Timberwolves to advance, and their opponent in the Semifinals will be the Spurs.
Kevin Garnett still struggled in the crucial game, shooting 9-for-21 and getting 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, and 3 turnovers.
Last season, he was eliminated after Dirk Nowitzki had a god-like performance.
This year, facing the defending champions, the tough Kevin Garnett couldn't withstand the response.
However, most commentators didn't criticize Kevin Garnett for losing to the Lakers.
This tough guy even received the evaluation of "struggling alone."
Kobe's performance in this series was inconsistent, truly unpredictable.
He averaged 31.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.8 turnovers per game in the series.
He averaged 26.3 field goal attempts per game, with a 43.0% field goal percentage, a 35.7% three-point percentage, and an 86.5% free throw percentage.
Kobe's efficiency decreased compared to the regular season, and evaluations after the win were mixed.
However, after advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals, Kobe was quite confident when interviewed after the game.
He answered questions with a frown, once again showing his somewhat stubborn attitude:
"You can evaluate my stats however you want, but the Lakers won the series."
"I will continue to shoot in the upcoming games. I will fulfill my promise. The playoffs are my stage, and I promise the fans that we will successfully defend our title this year!"
ESPN has been questioning Kobe's stats for the past few seasons.
Data expert Hollinger has repeatedly mentioned in his columns that Kobe Bryant is an overrated player, and after the regular season ended this year, he even ranked Tracy McGrady ahead of Kobe.
Kobe, who urgently needed to prove himself, actually cared a lot about these external evaluations, and coupled with ESPN always gossiping about his personal life, the relationship between the two sides naturally would not be harmonious.
His shot attempts surpassed Shaquille O'Neal, and Phil Jackson also expressed his support:
"I said long ago that Kobe is our perimeter core. Statistics cannot reflect his importance. The players trust each other, and everyone believes in Kobe!"
"Shaq knows how to win, and we have found our game rhythm again."
Compared to the Spurs, who eliminated the Phoenix Suns 4-1, the Lakers did not show dominance in the first round, but the Los Angeles media was loud, and the Spurs became quiet at this time.
Gregg Popovich has always been questioned by the San Antonio sports media, and facing the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals naturally wouldn't lead to good words for him.
No one favored the top seed in the Western Conference.
Basketball commentators seemed to forget that the Spurs had won 60 games in the regular season.
On Saturday, May 3, the NBA announced this season's Most Valuable Player (MVP):
Clay Lee of the New York Knicks won the award without suspense!
After Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird, Clay Lee became the fourth player in NBA history to win MVP three consecutive years.
Perhaps the publicity from various sports media played a role.
No journalist with a vote acted independently, instead, they all obediently cast their votes for Clay Lee.
Receiving 122 first-place votes, the NBA also supplemented the selection results:
"Congratulations to Clay Lee for becoming the first unanimous MVP in NBA history!"
When asked about the voting during an interview, Commissioner David Stern very naturally said:
"The NBA's awards selection is objective and fair. With 73 wins, the highest efficiency rating in history, and leading the entire league in multiple statistics this season, Clay Lee is undoubtedly the best active player."
"We cannot ask for more from him. Being unanimously elected MVP is an achievement he deserves!"
Although many sports media had anticipated this result, witnessing a unanimous MVP still caused a stir among everyone.
A reporter from the Chicago Tribune interviewed Michael Jordan, who had recently returned to his "old home" discreetly.
Michael Jordan is currently still in a dispute with the Washington Wizards' management.
Although officially retired, he still hasn't given up the idea of owning a team.
He failed to realize his management talent with the Washington Wizards, and perhaps confident in his abilities, Michael Jordan is still working hard for the team.
During the interview, Michael Jordan did not offer much comment, only saying pointedly:
"I am very happy to see such a result. There are far fewer idiotic reporters, which is a good thing for players!"
"..."
On May 4, the New York Times and several other mainstream newspapers coincidentally used the same front-page headline:
"The Only in History! The NBA will enter the era of Clay Lee!"
Some column articles, when listing honors, prominently wrote "5 championships."
After factoring in the loan, Clay Lee had already tied Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, two modern basketball GOATs.
As for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer with 6 championships, he was once again overlooked by everyone.
The reason was simple: too few Finals MVPs.
For Chinese sports media, everyone once again witnessed Lee's influence.
Active sponsors seemed to have been waiting for this moment.
Upper Deck eagerly ran advertisements, announcing that a collector's edition of Lee's player cards would be issued during the off-season.
While congratulating Lee, Nike also didn't forget to stir things up, leaking news that Clay Lee would receive a lifetime contract.
After arriving in New York, besides brand advertisements, what surprised chinese media reporters the most was that Lee's husky also had advertisements.
On the evening of the 4th, the W Room at Rockefeller Center.
Those invited to the banquet were all in formal attire.
Unlike previous press conferences, tonight felt more like a private party.
Sponsors, sports media, NBA management, New York Knicks management, New York City Hall staff, players and their families, Clay Lee's friends, plus New York socialites who loved to join in the fun.
Approximately 200 people gathered in circles, chatting and laughing.
Reporters from the Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair were also present.
These reporters did not forget their work.
Besides taking photos, they handed out business cards.
The scantily clad girls brought by Axe Capital and several cooperating hedge funds were even more eye-catching.
When the music started, the atmosphere became lively.
Before the banquet officially began, David Stern appeared on the small stage next to the band, smiling at Clay Lee.
Both were wearing black formal suits.
Seemingly pleased with the atmosphere, after everyone quieted down, David Stern held the trophy and simply said:
"I am delighted to witness such a historic moment with all of you!"
"The NBA needs superstars like Clay Lee. We will restore the glory of the early 90s, and I believe that in the coming years, the league's influence will expand worldwide."
"Your 4th MVP trophy, Clay Lee, is an achievement you deserve!"
Lee took the trophy with a smile.
For him, the trophy was just a collectible.
The influence it brought was what he hoped to see.
On the other side, Mayor Bloomberg continuously applauded beside Lee.
Soon, a round of applause erupted:
"Clay Lee has changed New York's basketball culture. He has created many jobs for this city, which has greatly alleviated our public financial pressure."
"I like the New York Times' assessment: the three things to do when coming to the United States in the 21st century are to visit the Statue of Liberty, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and come to New York to watch a New York Knicks game!"
"This city needs superstars like Clay Lee. We love enjoying victories every night at Madison Square Garden!"
"Lee, I hope we can keep winning!"
Lee noticed that many Republican Party members were present tonight.
Seeing the billionaire mayor wink at him, he immediately raised the trophy in his hand and simply said:
"Yes, we will keep winning! This is my promise to everyone. Now, enjoy this wonderful night!"
The music became livelier, and everyone laughed along.
Those who wanted to enjoy the night view and chat with beautiful girls also began to move.
Melinda and Kim, both in black dresses, took the initiative to help Lee greet the City Hall staff and Republican Party members.
Lee personally greeted the sponsors and sports media.
Naturally, receiving a unanimous MVP meant he had to give back to everyone.
After agreeing to a bunch of exclusive interviews and collecting a large number of business cards, Lee finally got a moment to rest.
He walked to the bar and signaled for a steak.
Having not eaten since the afternoon, Lee walked to an empty spot while waiting.
Old Mike and Nacho came over.
From Albuquerque to Manhattan, life had changed dramatically, but Nacho was still the same.
He was mainly responsible for helping Bobby with the finishing touches.
Both were in formal attire.
Old Mike, sipping his cocktail, glanced at certain individuals who had mingled into the banquet and whispered:
"The gangs and criminal organizations in the Bronx have been very active recently. Kim plans to formally prosecute them, and this is very dangerous!"
They had discussed this matter many times.
Lee looked at the brightly smiling Kim, then said seriously:
"If successful, she should be able to get the position of Deputy Director of the Violent Crimes Department at the Southern District Federal Prosecutor's Office."
"In a few years, she can continue to be promoted!"
Nacho also noticed a few gang members.
Thinking about their current life, he said indifferently:
"I don't understand those hedge funds, but I know this way of making money has risks. Selling drugs also requires insiders, and a promoted Kim can help us."
Lee put his arm around Nacho's shoulder.
Both looked at Old Mike, smiling and not speaking, showing their agreement with Kim's choice.
Insider trading naturally needed someone to provide protection.
On the other side, Old Charles, with his son James Dolan, was calling out to friends.
The father and son were very happy, seemingly having drunk a lot.
As Lee was about to enjoy his steak to fill his stomach, James Dolan, his face flushed, grabbed Lee and loudly exclaimed:
"Lee, tonight we also have a special gift for you! I promise you'll love it!"
Before Lee could speak, an MSG staff member led out a goat wearing a New York Knicks jersey.
"GOAT!"
"How about it? This is everyone's sincerity! You are the GOAT in basketball history!"
"I've already thought of tomorrow's front-page headline for you. Let's take a photo together!"
The curly-haired boss was quite excited.
He had specially found this beautiful goat with horns.
Lee looked around.
Fortunately, no one was paying attention to their situation.
His mouth twitched twice, and he said helplessly:
"I appreciate the thought! Let's keep this goat for an extra meal tomorrow!"
(A/N: Ofc, it's pun.)
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