Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers faced the New York Knicks.
Because Reggie Miller's performance in that game was so outstanding, Spike Lee, a Knicks fan, hated Reggie Miller.
Every time Reggie Miller scored a three-pointer, Spike Lee yelled at him from the sidelines: "If you're a man, just score another one."
Reggie Miller made another three-pointer and turned back to him and asked, "How about this?"
Spike Lee was naturally dissatisfied and said again: "If you have the guts, then get another one."
Reggie Miller scored another.
The two of them fought like this for almost the entire scene.
And during the game, Reggie Miller made a two-hand choke move on Spikely.
Since then, every time the Indiana Pacers came to New York to play a game, Spike Lee would spar with Reggie Miller on the sidelines.
This spray lasts for 10 years.
It wasn't until 10 years later that Reggie Miller played his last game against the Knicks before retiring. After the game, the two hugged affectionately.
Ten years of grudges were wiped away with a smile.
Let all fans be moved by it.
Later, Lee exchanged insults with Trae Young of the Hawks.
Spike Lee has purchased Knicks season tickets every year for the past 30 years.
The seat he sits in is usually the first row on the sidelines.
The Knicks are already one of the most expensive teams among all teams, and the tickets for the first row are even more expensive.
His seat includes preseason games every year, and the ticket package is $300,000.
Taking into account inflation and other factors, this old man spent US$10 million just watching Knicks games over the past 30 years.
Not only a die-hard fan, but an absolutely crazy fan.
The pre-match interview for this game was uneventful.
There is no talented, young and energetic young man like Joel Johnson here.
There are also no players with always flamboyant personalities.
However, since this game is inherently interesting, reporters can always arouse the anger of these players when asking questions.
at the Kings' pregame press conference.
A reporter asked Wang Yi: "What is your goal for this game?"
"Win the ball."
Wang Yi answered very simply: "Of course it is to win. Not only in this game, our goal in every game is to win, but also in my entire career, my goal in every game is to win."
When the reporter saw that nothing came out of a question, he changed his approach.
"If you win this game, you will break two historical records. Of course, your opponents will definitely try to prevent you from breaking these two records. Please evaluate your opponents."
Wang Yi replied: "They are a very popular team with many fans. They also have many legendary stars in their history."
The reporter asked: "Does it mean that the strength is not good?"
Wang Yi nodded: "The strength they showed this year is indeed not good enough."
If it were in the past, Wang Yi might have complimented them a few words, but Wang Yi would not have paid attention to the reporters' teasing.
But now Wang Yi just wants to be himself, his true self.
He didn't bother to say any flattering lies.
Even if the Knicks players came to question him, he would not be wrong in the slightest.
Let them ask themselves, is their strength good this year?
As for whether saying this will anger the Knicks players or make this game more difficult, Wang Yi doesn't care.
Today's Kings can be said to have absolute dominance in the league.
No matter whether you are angry or happy, I will destroy you when I see you.
Sure enough, Wang Yi's pre-game interview made the Knicks players very unhappy.
Knicks center Robinson, who is 2.13 meters tall, said angrily in an interview: "Tonight we will definitely let them know what respect is."
When the great director Spike Lee entered the venue, he was stopped by reporters.
"Wang Yi of the Kings just said at the press conference that the Knicks are a weak team. What do you think of this?"
Spike Lee tugged on the brim of his hat and sneered: "They lost to us in January this year, and now they have the nerve to talk nonsense. Tonight will let him see what a real New Yorker is.
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The reporter continued to fan the flames: "Are you saying New York is going to kick their butts? Make them crawl out of Madison Square Garden?"
Spike Lee doesn't care if he offends people.
Nodding vigorously: "Yes, that's what I mean!"
In addition to these two people, fans in New York were even more verbally violent towards Wang Yi on various social platforms.
"Arrogant bastard."
"If I remember correctly, you lost in New York last time."
"How dare a defeated general be so arrogant."
"Remember what he once said that he was here to conquer the NBA? Even Jordan, the god of basketball, has never been so arrogant. This guy just lacks education."
They don't know anything about Wang Yi.
Because D'Antoni has a habit after joining the team.
That is, during the game, he will turn off the TV in the locker room and eliminate all online messages.
His philosophy is: "We just focus on the game itself and don't make messes outside the field."
At 5:50 that night, the Kings players came to the sideline after a simple exit ceremony.
At this time, many fans at the scene started to criticize Wang Yi.
"Arrogant bastard, look here, look here, that's what I said."
"I can't wait to see your tear-filled eyes more than two hours later."
Wang Yi still doesn't pay much attention to these.
Today, he is no longer the player who competed with every fan and every word he said.
They have won too many games this season. No matter what you do before the game or how the fans do it, I will only do one thing: destroy you.
No matter how high the grasshopper jumps before the game, it will look like it has withered after the game, and will lie limp on the ground without uttering a sound.
At this time, he raised his head and looked towards the auditorium.
At a glance, he saw the two largest players on the opposite side of the court.
One is Yao Ming, who smiled and nodded to Wang Yi.
Next to him is O'Neal, who has retired.
O'Neal was sitting there, obviously two heads above the other fans.
The two had a good relationship, so O'Neal started chatting with Yao Ming as soon as he arrived.
O'Neill also waved to Wang Yi at this time.
Wang Yi also nodded to Yao Ming and O'Neal.
There are other stars around them.
Wade, Ray Allen, French superstar Parker...
Current James, Curry, Doncic...
There are many other celebrities from all walks of life.
Such as Rihanna, Beckham, Dwayne Johnson.
And there are many domestic stars.
Yi Jianlian, Jeremy Lin, Jay Chou, Edison Chen, Xu Jinglei, Zhao Liying, Qiongha...
Nowadays, more and more Chinese stars come to the sidelines to watch Wang Yi's games.
Chapter completed!