The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 641 - 248: The Apple Turns Red, Signifying Maturity - Part 2

Chapter 641: Chapter 248: The Apple Turns Red, Signifying Maturity - Part 2

NBA has a total of 7 teams, and one of their home and away kits is red.

This is considered a "popular color" in the NBA.

However, Su Wan had another reason for choosing red.

This is "Big Apple City."

"The apple becomes red only when it’s ripe!" Su Wan revealed the metaphor, and Dolan’s eyes immediately lit up.

Now he agreed even more.

Originally, he agreed because Su liked it, but now he agreed because he thought Su was right; a red apple is a symbol of maturity and only when "Big Apple City" becomes "red" could they harvest the fruits of victory!

Su Wan wasn’t surprised by Dolan’s reaction.

Any big boss would believe in good omens.

Of course, Su Wan also believed somewhat in these metaphysical things.

Having settled on the color of the uniforms, Donnie Walsh asked another question, "Su, will you still wear number 99 this season?"

Before Su Wan could speak, Dolan interjected, "You can choose whatever you like, no matter what number you want to wear, even if it’s a retired number, no problem!"

Su Wan had no interest in that, saying, "Then let’s go with... number 95!"

Afterward, Su Wan discussed strengthening the team with Donnie Walsh.

After completing trades with the Pacers, the current roster for the Knicks was:

"Point Guard: Stephen Curry, Raymond Felton, Anthony Carter;

Two: Su Wan;

Small Forward: Ron Artest, Paul George;

Power Forward: Jared Jeffries, Danilo Gallinari, Ronny Turiaf;

Center:"

If they were all in their prime, this would be a top-tier league lineup.

But now, it was a sight too pitiful to behold.

Stephen Curry had just completed his rookie season, and Paul George hadn’t even started his new season.

Artest had frequently made the news in New York over the past two years, but mostly for troubles he caused off the court, and what level of peak performance remained was still unknown.

As for the others, the only one still arguably in his prime was Raymond Felton.

As part of the "North Carolina Fab Four," Felton had made a name for himself in the Bobcats, but due to the excellence of his peers Chris Paul and Deron Williams, everyone had forgotten about Felton from the ’05 generation who had also made a name for himself at point guard.

After his contract expired that summer, Michael Jordan, being the "cheapskate" he was, wasn’t willing to renew it. Felton then joined New York as a free agent.

Initially, upon arriving in New York, Felton encountered Mike D’Antoni and, with the boost from his offensive system, produced career-high averages of 17.1 points and 9.1 assists per game.

However, the following year, the team brought in Carmelo Anthony from the Nuggets, along with Chauncey Billups, which led to his trade to Denver, resulting in him leaving the spotlight. Su Wan didn’t even know where he ended up afterward, which teams he joined, or when he retired.

This time, he came to New York just as he had originally, but Su Wan felt it would be even more painful for him.

At least previously, he had his standout moments during the 10-11 season.

This time...

It would likely be very difficult for him to have such a season again.

After all, the team couldn’t possibly give him a prominent role while having Stephen Curry.

Keep in mind that even as a rookie, Stephen Curry’s stats were already catching up to his peak.

More importantly...

Stephen Curry’s style of play without hogging the ball fit better with Su Wan.

Apart from Felton, the other players were either past their prime or still needed development...

However, Su Wan didn’t regret giving the Pacers so much "inheritance". As the "number one man in the league", it was the kind of prestige he should have!

Later on, it would be broadcasted that Su Wan alone exchanged for an entire team, how impressive!

The situation at other positions was dismal, but at least there were still playable options.

Including Danilo Gallinari at power forward, which, if Su Wan remembered correctly, was quite a formidable "long-range artillery."

However, at center, there still wasn’t a suitable candidate.

Su Wan thought this was the first issue that needed to be resolved.

Donnie Walsh had quickly prepared a list, and Su Wan saw Amar’e Stoudemire’s name.

Originally, he had joined the New York Knicks as a free agent this summer.

Signing him would definitely solve the offensive issues at the center position.

However, as far as the Knicks’ offense for the new season was concerned, Su Wan thought it was already sufficient; instead of an offensive center, they needed a defensive one more.

Another point, Amar’e Stoudemire had entered the "Glass Man" stage starting from 2011, signing him would just turn the New York Knicks into his "retirement home."

Su Wan didn’t care about money, since it wasn’t his money.

But...

He didn’t want to sign players just to "retire" them.

Then his eyes landed on the name Tyson Chandler.

"That’s the one!"

Suddenly, Su Wan’s eyes brightened, and he pushed Tyson Chandler’s profile to Donnie Walsh.

Originally, during the 2010-2011 season, Nowitzki led the team to a "legendary season" and ultimately championships, removing the "biggest softie in history" label from his head. Many media sources believed that the fundamental reason Nowitzki could achieve divine enthronement that season was due to the arrival of Tyson Chandler, who helped alleviate the defensive pressures allowing Nowitzki to focus more on offense.

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