Before the game started, the smell of gunpowder between Link and the New York media began to spread.

So much so that the showdown between the Grizzlies and the Knicks, two teams that had nothing to do with each other in recent years, was even more eye-catching than the other two opening games between the Warriors vs. Spurs and Cavaliers vs. Raptors.

Of course, the confidence of the New York media is not groundless. Because judging from the paper lineup, the Knicks do have strong strength.

Not to mention Anthony, although the gap between him and James has become increasingly large in recent years and he has not even led the team to the playoffs last season, he is still considered one of the best scorers in the league.

Although Porzingis, a Latvian boy, was booed by Knicks fans in the draft, he has proved that he is completely worthy of the fourth pick.

Last season, Porzingis, a first-year-old averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, and also scored results such as 24 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks in a single game, and 16 points in a single quarter.

Now he is undoubtedly the treasure in the hearts of Knicks fans.

As for Ross, he is still very competitive with 66 appearances last season and averaged 16.4+4.7+3.4 data. Although his condition is incomparable to the MVP period, everyone is always full of expectations for Ross.

If this "lottery" really hits, the Knicks will take off on the spot.

Although Noah suffered a serious injury last season, as a two-time All-Star and a former member of the first-team and one-defense team, everyone believes that Noah can at least do better than the Knicks' previous starting center Robin Lopez.

Such a lineup is actually very dreamy. Moreover, the Knicks have made it clear this year that they will no longer be obsessed with triangular offense.

This is even more great news!

In the previous two seasons, the Knicks' record was so bad that it was uneven under the leadership of Fischer.

The reason why "Zen Master" Phil Jackson let Fischer, who had just retired, serve as head coach is mainly because he believes that Fischer can reappear the glory of the triangular offense in New York.

After all, when the Lakers won the championship, Fischer was the Lakers' championship point guard. His understanding of triangle offense is quite profound.

But what went against my wish was that the triangular offense did not achieve results in New York. Fischer was finally fired by the "Zen Master" in February this year, at the end of last season.

However, since the Knicks' record last season was beyond cure, after Fischer was dismissed, the Knicks simply let Cott Lambis, who had no results in the coaching position, serve as interim head coach, and finished last season with a broken can.

But this summer, while introducing powerful players, the Knicks also reached a cooperation with Jeff Hornersek.

It is believed that Hornersek will do better in the head coach position than Fischer and Lambis. And, the "Zen Master" has stated more than once that he will give Hornersek enough autonomy and will not interfere with Hornersek's coaching too much.

Without the triangular offense, New York fans are even more confident. Because it turns out that triangular offense is not a tactic suitable for all teams.

In the past two years, Knicks fans have been tortured by the Triangle offense.

Now, they have a bunch of great players and a reliable coach.

Maybe it can really bottom out and rebound and play a beautiful season!

And the beginning of this beautiful season may start with defeating the Grizzlies!

The confidence of New York media and Knicks fans comes from these things.

The day before the game started, the Grizzlies players officially landed in New York.

But here, it is naturally impossible for the Grizzlies to have any good results.

"Dwyne, do you really think joining the Grizzlies is the right choice? Do you think you can beat Rose here?"

"Nicolah, you're nervous about to fight Porzingis? After all, your gap is visible to the naked eye!"

"Link, are you worried that you will fall into a state of fighting alone? If your teammates can't stand up, will you stick to the end? After all, you almost carried the team alone in the playoffs last season. Do you think that with your own strength to fight the Knicks, the Grizzlies still have a chance of winning?"

As soon as they got off the plane, the Grizzlies players were "warmly welcomed" by the New York media.

On the route of the Grizzlies bus, countless Knicks fans raised some insulting cards on the street.

"It's so crazy, the world is so crazy." Link looked at the scene outside the window and shook his head.

"What? It's probably not the first time you've encountered such a thing, right?" Wade, who was sitting next to Link, was a little curious, because this should be just a small scene for Link.

"No, I mean, it's only a year after we established the dynasty that Knicks fans dared to challenge us like this. They are so crazy, maybe they all forgot how painful it was when they were beaten by the Grizzlies back then. New Yorkers are such a bunch of forgetful guys."

Looking at the unsightly words and cards outside the window, Link smiled disdainfully.

The only 50-point triple-double record in Madison Square Garden is still his name!

It's only been how long they've just swelled up.

That night, when the Grizzlies players were resting in the hotel. As one of the teams with the most dramas in the league, "Zen Master" Phil Jackson also talked about tomorrow's game on a local show in New York.

"How to say it? I'm full of confidence in the team. After all, we've been working on it for a long time. What about Link? Hahaha, at critical times, he will only use his privileges to take his friends to Hawaii to enjoy. I guess Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace and boss Robert Pera were both angry at that time. Indeed, Link and the Grizzlies have their glory. But treating people in the new season with this attitude will not be successful."

"Zen Master" Jackson made a big statement in the show. Don't look at the wise look of "Zen Master" or he once led the Bulls and the Lakers to create glory.

But from beginning to end, Phil Jackson is not a gentleman.

Especially after joining the Knicks management, Phil Jackson went further and further on the road to becoming an "Internet celebrity" and made various inexplicable remarks.

He once publicly stated that his triangle offense is not a problem, and the one with problems is the current players. "Now players will not play triangle offense at all. They don't know what execution tactics are, but they will only have brainless one-on-one."

He once publicly criticized Porzingis, believing that although he has made progress, he is far from outstanding.

He once accused Anthony of openly and secretly, "We are the favorites to win the championship, but unfortunately some people cannot integrate well into the team system."

If it weren't for his glory in NBA, then he would be no different from a professional troll.

His speaking level is completely inversely proportional to his achievements in the NBA.

As the general manager of the Knicks, Jackson naturally contacts and chats with many players. Many players were full of expectations before talking to Phil Jackson and respect him very much.

However, according to reporters, Jackson often couldn't grasp the key points when negotiating with the players, and the questions he asked were completely irrelevant.

Most players will be disappointed after negotiations with Jackson and have a question, "Wait? This is Phil Jackson? It's really too bad!"

During Jackson's time at the Knicks management, he was a typical example of the lack of security in his later years.

But Jackson himself enjoyed it and always spoke publicly over and over again.

But this time, he just aimed at Link.

After talking about Link, Jackson seemed to be unsatisfied. So he led the war to Wade, the second largest player in the Grizzlies.

"How to evaluate Wade's joining the Grizzlies this summer? There is nothing good to say, I'm not surprised at all. A few years ago, he would just hide behind LeBron. LeBron wouldn't seem to win. Now, he needs a new asylum. Link is his best choice. To be honest, Dwyne is not as great as it seems on the surface."

From fans to reporters to general managers, Grizzlies players felt deeply malicious in New York.

To be honest, Link was completely unrest. After all, he has been a villain in this alliance for many years. Being scolded and hacked is the norm.
Chapter completed!