Before the game even started, the smell of gunpowder between Link and the New York media had already begun to permeate.

So much so that the matchup between the Grizzlies and the Knicks, two teams that had nothing to do with each other in previous years, is even more high-profile than the other two openers of Warriors vs. Spurs and Cavaliers vs. Raptors.

Of course, the confidence of the New York media is not unfounded. Because on paper, the Knicks do have a strong lineup.

Not to mention, although the gap with James has widened over the years, and he even failed to lead the team to the playoffs last season, he is still considered one of the best scorers in the league.

And Porzingis, the Latvian kid, was booed by Knicks fans in the draft, but he has proven himself to be fully worthy of the fourth pick.

Last season, the first-year Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, and also recorded such as 24 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks and 16 points in the quarter.

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

As for Rose, he played 66 times last season and handed in an average of 16.4+4.7+3.4 data per game, so he is still very competitive. Although his form can't be compared to the MVP period, everyone is always looking forward to Rose.

In case this "lottery" does win, 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 first-team defender, everyone thinks that Noah can at least do better than the Knicks' previous starting center, Robin. Lopez is better.

Such a lineup is actually quite fantastic. Moreover, the Knicks also made it clear this year that they will no longer be obsessed with the triangle offense.

This is even more great news!

In the previous two seasons, the Knicks had a bad record under the leadership of Fischer.

"Zen Master" Phil. The main reason why Jackson asked Fischer, who had just retired, as head coach was because he believed that Fischer could bring the glory of the triangle offense back to New York.

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

But contrary to expectations, the Triangle Offensive did not bear fruit in New York. Fischer was finally fired by the "Zen Master" in February this year, at the end of last season.

However, because the Knicks' record last season was hopeless, after Fischer got out of class, the Knicks simply let Cott, who had no achievements in the coaching position. Rambis, who served as interim head coach and finished last season.

But this summer, while the Knicks brought in strong players, they also worked with Jeff. Hornacek reached a cooperation.

It is believed that Hornacek will do a better job in the head coach position than both Fischer and Rambis. Moreover, the "Zen Master" has said more than once that he will give Hornacek enough autonomy and will not interfere too much in Hornacek's teaching.

Breaking away from the triangle offense, New York fans are even more confident. Because it turns out that the triangle attack is not a tactic that works for all teams.

For the past two years, Knicks fans have been tormented by the triangle offense.

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

Maybe we can really bottom out and have a good season!

And the start of this beautiful season may start with a victory over the Grizzlies!

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

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

But here, naturally, the Grizzlies can't have any good fruit to eat.

"Dwayne, do you really think joining the Grizzlies is the right choice? Do you think you can defeat Rose here? ”

"Nikolai, are you nervous about playing Porzingis? After all, your gap is visible to the naked eye! ”

"Link, are you worried that you'll be left alone. If none of your teammates can step up, will you make it to the end? After all, in the playoffs last season, you almost carried the team alone. Do you think the Grizzlies still have a chance to win against the Knicks on your own? ”

As soon as they got off the plane, the Grizzlies players were greeted with a "warm welcome" by the New York media.

And on the route of the Grizzlies team's bus, countless Knicks fans also held up some abusive plaques on the side of the street.

"It's crazy, the world is crazy." Link looked out the window and shook his head.

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

"No, I mean, it's only been a year since we built our dynasty and Knicks fans are daring to argue with us like that. They're crazy, maybe they've all forgotten how painful they were when they were beaten by the grizzlies. New Yorkers, what a bunch of forgetful guys. ”

Looking at the unsightly number of plaques outside the window, Link smiled disdainfully.

Madison Square Garden's only 50-point triple-double record is still his name!

It's only been a long time since they've been so inflated.

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

"How so? I'm confident in the team. After all, we've been working on this for a long time. And what about Link? Hahahaha, during the critical period, he will only use his privilege to take his fox friends to Hawaii for fun. I reckon that Grizzlies general manager Chris. Wallace and owner Robert. Pera was half angry at the time. Indeed, Link and the Grizzlies have had their glory. But with that attitude, you won't succeed in the new season. ”

"Zen Master" Jackson said a word in the show, don't look at the wisdom of the "Zen Master", don't look at the brilliance he once led the Bulls and Lakers to create brilliance.

From start to finish, Phil. Jackson was no such thing.

Especially after moving into the Knicks management, Phil. Jackson has gone further and further on the road to becoming an "Internet celebrity", and has made all kinds of inexplicable remarks.

He once publicly said that there is no problem with his triangle offense, and the problem is the current players, "The current players don't know how to play triangle offense at all, they don't know what it means to execute tactics, they can only be brainless one-on-one." ”

He has publicly criticized Porzingis, arguing that while he has improved, he is far from good.

He once blamed Anthony openly and secretly, "We were the favourites, but unfortunately some people didn't fit well into the team. ”

If it weren't for his success in the NBA, he'd be no different from a professional troll.

The level of his speech and his achievements in the NBA are completely inversely proportional.

As the general manager of the Knicks, Jackson naturally contacts and talks to a lot of players. Lots of players and Phil. Before Jackson talked, he was full of expectations and great respect for him.

But according to reporters, Jackson often misses the point when negotiating with the players, and the questions he asks are completely insignificant.

And most players negotiate with Jackson and are disappointed and have a question, "Wait? That's Phil. Jackson? It's really inferior! ”

Jackson's tenure at Knicks management is simply a typical example of late insecurity.

But Jackson himself enjoyed it, always speaking publicly over and over again.

Only this time, he took aim at Link.

After talking about Link, Jackson didn't seem to be able to get enough of it. So, the fire was drawn to Wade, the second biggest name in the Grizzlies.

"How do you rate Wade joining the Grizzlies this summer? Nothing to comment on, I'm not surprised at all. A few years ago, he would just hide behind LeBron. Without LeBron, it seems like he won't win. Now, he needs a new asylum. And Link is his best choice. Truth be told, Dwayne is nowhere near as great as it seems. ”

From fans to reporters to general managers, Grizzlies players felt a deep sense of malice in New York.

To be honest, Link's heart is unwavering. After all, he has been a villain in this league for many years. Being scolded and hacked, that's the norm.

But the new guy who joined the Grizzlies is not as "generous" as Link......