Phil Jackson was happy too.

Eric Gordon is a small man though.

But he is a very good attacker. So far this season, he has averaged 16.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. In his second year, he is very likely to become an All-Star in the future. If he joins the team and forms an outside partner with Li Zhen,

It will inevitably take the characteristics of the triangle offense to its extreme.

And Russell Butler.

Although he is older, he is also a swingman with good scoring ability, and he has partnered with Wade and performed very well. He is the best spearhead for the rotation.

The more the Zen master thought about it, the more beautiful it became.

The Knicks are officially taking off!

He thought in his mind that through this deal, the Knicks would be the icing on the cake and reach the top of their lives.

From the perspective of the two GMs, this deal is indeed very cost-effective. What could be more cost-effective than trading out excess inside resources and bringing in high-quality but lacking outside scorers? The Knicks' book strength has greatly increased.

!!

However, they failed to consider one thing at all.

That's how Li Zhen feels.

Although Phil Jackson has practiced Eastern Zen all his life, he still doesn't understand the Eastern definition of belonging. Just like he couldn't figure out why Yao Huang stayed in Houston and rejected Los Angeles. Because no matter from any angle, Los Angeles is better.

choice.

The word loyalty.

It’s something that doesn’t exist in Western thinking.

…

The Knicks officially announced the deal on January 15.

At that time, Li Zhen was still canvassing votes for Zach Randolph, Eddie Griffin and Marc Gasol on TV. He hoped that these three finalists would follow him to the All-Stars and strive to turn all the All-Star starters into

own people.

Due to the entry of Gasol this year, both Eddie Griffin and Randolph were assigned to the forward position.

Griffin's votes are some distance away from Randolph, and even further away from James.

Randolph was still joking with Griffin there: How about I give up and let you go and be awesome again this year?

Griffin gave him a roll of his eyes and muttered: It doesn't matter if I go or not. But if I hear that LeBron James and others offended Bruce when I come back, I will deal with you!

Randolph quickly used his head to assure himself that no one would be able to bully Bruce in the All-Star Game.

However, at this moment.

Suddenly, Marc Gasol, who was diagonally across from him, raised his head and looked at Griffin in disbelief. Then Eddie Griffin received a text message on his mobile phone.

Both of them were stunned!

Li Zhen noticed something was wrong.

Just when he was about to ask what happened.

He received a call from Jerry West, who told him that the trade had happened. Eddie Griffin and DeAndre Jordan were sent to Los Angeles... and then he reminded Bruce to calm down.

Li Zhen was not polite to him and yelled directly on the phone: Cancel this transaction immediately.

Jerry West said on the other end of the phone that the deal had been reached and could not be canceled, and then he reminded Li Zhen again to calm down.

Calm down, you are so stupid!

Li Zhen smashed his phone on the spot and rushed to the team's club office.

He needs an explanation from Jerry West.

…

At the same time, public opinion was also stunned.

Knicks fans never dreamed that Bruce's die-hard bodyguard would be traded just like that, with no news at all beforehand.

Although Eric Gordon and Russell Butler will solve the Knicks' peripheral tension.

But everyone thought it was weird.

They are not used to the guy who calls himself Sauron wearing the jerseys of other teams, and Jordan, who just said on TV the day before yesterday: He will never leave New York in his life!

Griffin also said that he would help the team defend the title!

Why?

The entire New York media was puzzled.

Li Zhen directly missed the game that night, and Zach Randolph also did not attend the post-game press conference.

When something happens, it cannot be changed.

Li was really heartbroken.

He realized that he had no decision-making power at all.

He couldn't even protect his best brother, and could only watch him being sold off as goods.

He originally considered the Knicks his family.

However, since Isiah left, his family members left one after another.

Now, it has even been sold.

That night, Li Zhen continued to canvass for Griffin on his personal homepage: No matter what, I hope to see Griffin again in the All-Star Game.

This sentence caused Eddie Griffin's votes to skyrocket, almost instantly surpassing Duncan and Anthony, two Western Conference All-Stars.

But, that is the West after all.

"I will never forgive you, no matter how high-sounding your reasons are."

Li Zhen told Jerry West on the phone. "I have told you a long time ago not to touch Eddie. But you have never respected my opinion."

"I'm not Michael Jordan, and Eddie is not Oakley."

Li Zhen was very angry.

He decided not to say another word to Jerry West.

Moreover, he shredded the contract extension Jerry West sent last week and mailed it to him.

When Jerry West saw the table full of debris, he finally panicked.

He finally realized that Li Zhen was not joking with him.

He quickly called Isiah Thomas, hoping that Isiah Thomas could mediate the situation.

Thomas laughed at him on the other end of the phone: "Jerry, the biggest difference between you and me is that you are a shrewd calculator and you know how to create a super strong team. But I am different. I am ordinary in these aspects."

.However, there is only one thing where I am better than you. I have real feelings for the players, and I change my heart with my heart."

"You and Phil Jackson screwed up everything by being too smart."

"No matter what you do, there is no way you can undo the Eddie Griffin trade."
Chapter completed!