The New Season Begins

Li Chen's trip back to Los Angeles was primarily to say goodbye to Kobe, and secondly, to DeRozan Kobe to coach James Harden and DeMar DeRozan.

Furthermore, they embellished the story, exaggerating the students' training attitude to an extreme degree.

Then, Kobe's eyes lit up, and those two were in trouble.

After finishing up here, Li Chen returned to New York.

A few months ago, Dolan was busy with something and didn't pick up Li Chen. By the time he finished, Li Chen had already returned to China.

But this time was different. When Dolan saw Li Chen again, his mouth never closed.

"Chen, tell me, who do you want?"

Standing to the side, the team's general manager, Thomas, twitched at the corner of his mouth. "Hey, hey, hey! Boss, this isn't right! I'm still the general manager here."

To be honest, Thomas was very unhappy with Li Chen because Li Chen had severely diminished the power he held.

At the same time, Li Chen was taken aback when he saw Dolan's attitude that he would agree to any request.

After thinking for a moment, Li Chen said, "I want Alvin Gentry to be the Knicks' coach."

Dolan nodded and said, "No problem." Then he added, "Which All-Star Player do you need as your backup?"

Li Chen was stunned again. Good heavens, was he about to take flight?

However, Li Chen still had some sense of responsibility; he knew that the greater the attention he received, the greater the tasks he had to undertake.

Dolan values himself so much simply because he can bring him a championship, and he also wants to maintain good relationships with team owners like Dolan, because he will eventually need their help.

He disliked Xiao Hua; his big, donkey-like face was unpleasant to look at.

Lost in thought, Li Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Dolan, there's no need for reinforcements."

"Chen, we've paid such a high price so that you can win the championship, do you understand?"

Thomas's reprimand made Li Chen raise an eyebrow, but he didn't say anything. However, he was already thinking about how to get rid of this guy.

Dolan was surprised, but he did nothing.

He looked at Dolan and said with a smile, "Mr. Dolan, you'll understand when the regular season starts."

"Hahaha! Great! I'm really looking forward to that day."

He then met with his teammates, whose current head coach is Lenny Wilkens. He was very happy and is now eager to make a name for himself in the new season.

But what he didn't know was that he was about to be ruthlessly cut by the Knicks.

The Knicks' current roster includes players such as Crawford, Tim Thomas, Allan Houston, Kurt Thomas, Mor Moud, Michaels, Malik Rose, Penny, Morris Taylor, Ariza, Jerome Wei, and J.Z. Butler.

Everyone knows that Li Chen will be the new leader of the Knicks. As for Allan Houston, well, that's just a joke.

So they all took the initiative to greet Li Chen, especially younger players like Crawford and Ariza.

Li Chen scored a whopping 66 points in the NBA Finals, instantly turning them into Li Chen fans.

However, Allan Houston and several of his loyal supporters did not greet Li Chen, but instead meticulously continued shooting.

Seeing this, Li Chen's lips curled into a slight smile. What? You're not convinced? Then I'll beat you until you're convinced when the regular season starts.

For the next month, Li Chen continued his training regimen as usual in Los Angeles, rain or shine. He was always the first to arrive and the last to leave each day.

This scene surprised and impressed the Knicks players.

They were all thinking, "No wonder he's successful; we can't compare to his self-discipline."

It's worth mentioning that during this time, Li Chen called Alvin Gentry to ask if he wanted to join the Knicks.

Alvin Gentry decisively resigned Clippers coach to reunite with his protégé once again.

At the same time, Donald Sterling was also happy because he no longer had to pay Alvin Gentry's salary or see that annoying face of his.

On November 3, 2004, the 2004-05 season began, but the Knicks did not play.

On November 4th, Li Chen played his first game for the Knicks.

In this game, the Knicks will play against the Timberwolves on the road.

For this game, owner Dolan actually traveled with the team to Minneapolis to watch the game. He sat on the Knicks' bench.

Li Chen's random S-rank Skill in this match is [Attack Weakness].

[Attack Weakness: The closer the host is to the basket, the higher the shooting percentage, up to a maximum increase of 40%.]

Upon seeing this new skill, Li Chen's eyes lit up. This was amazing! He was eager to try it out.

Li Chen then began equipping the following skills: [Assist Master], [Miracle Shot], [Splendid], [Unrivaled], and [Layup Master].

Shortly after, as the match began, Li Chen immediately got into the game, showcasing his FMVP level and launching a powerful attack without hesitation.

His agile footwork and keen sense of smell enabled him to quickly penetrate the opponent's defenses. He constantly changed his rhythm and direction, making it impossible for his opponents to predict his next move.

His exceptional ability to break through defenses allowed him to easily create numerous scoring opportunities.

Li Chen scored ten points in just five minutes of the first quarter.

Allan Houston was utterly astonished by this scoring ability.

His accuracy was so high that even at his peak, he was no match for him.

Dolan watched Li Chen's performance, his mouth constantly grinning, unable to close it. He knew he had made the right decision to bet everything on Li Chen.

The Timberwolves certainly couldn't tolerate Li Chen's reckless behavior, especially since this was Target Center, the Timberwolves' home court.

So Flip Sauchez called a timeout, intending to use a 2-3 zone defense to contain Li Chen's drives.

Although Li Chen has many offensive skills besides driving to the basket, he still insists on driving to the basket regardless of his own style.

The Timberwolves are completely out of their depth; they can't defend against it, they really can't!

Garnett, in particular, was going crazy. He clearly touched the basketball, and it should have bounced off the rim, but it stubbornly rolled back in like a cockroach.

This feeling that even God was helping Li Chen made him extremely unhappy, but he had to suppress his displeasure.

After the first quarter, Li Chen had scored 15 points.

In the following games, Li Chen demonstrated what it means to be an offensive kaleidoscope, accurately putting the ball into the basket whether it was a mid-range shot or a three-pointer.

His shooting form is elegant and consistent, and every shot he takes is a powerful threat.

Even when facing pressure from Garnett and Timberwolves players, he remained calm and consistently made Clutch Shot, earning valuable points for his team.

But these weren't his main scoring abilities today.

His primary scoring ability today remains his drives to the basket. His height and explosiveness give him a huge advantage under the basket, making him a nightmare for the paint. The most offensive aspect of the game is his random S-rank Skill, "Attack Weakness," which increases his accuracy the closer he is to the basket.

In addition, his agile footwork and keen vision enabled him to seize any opportunity to score, putting immense pressure on the Timberwolves.

Li Chen's outstanding performance in this match showcased his strength and talent to all the fans.

His outstanding performance boosted the Knicks' morale. Although momentum is something intangible and invisible, it is real.

Li Chen's performance noticeably changed the Knicks' morale and spirit.

The chemical reaction brought about by Li Chen was that their offense became more fluid and natural. With the support of Li Chen's S-rank Skill [Assist Master], which increased their shooting accuracy by 20%, they scored frequently.

They ultimately defeated the Timberwolves 110-98, securing a winning start to the season.