Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 602 - 202: I’m Glad He Can Assist Me! (Second update, please subscribe and vote for the monthly ticket!)

Due to the fact that the Cavaliers management had already prepared for James leaving this summer, and in this era dominated by Qin Yue, Cleveland fans had long since lost hope that James could lead the Cavaliers to a championship, so compared to "The Decision I" in Qin Yue's memory...

Despite many angry Cavaliers fans choosing to burn his jerseys soon after James made his major decision to join the Knicks.

But overall...

The pain caused by James leaving Cleveland in this life is far less than what Qin Yue remembers.

Additionally, unlike in history.

In this life, both the league and the sponsors behind James are very happy to see the choice James made this summer.

After all, last season, before leading the Cavaliers to be upset by the Bobcats, James had already shown a momentum of "below one above ten thousand".

The league's primary director David Stern knows that even though he would rather see James lead the Cavaliers to redemption in person, he must consider objectively for James...

— At this moment, the opponent Young James has to face in the future is truly terrifying.

In Stern's view, if James stays in Cleveland, even if the league continues to pour resources into him, he may not be able to engage in that great competition with Qin Yue.

But it's different when James chooses to join the Knicks.

Firstly, the Knicks have already assembled a talented lineup led by Durant, Westbrook, and Harden over the past two years.

Secondly, the exposure New York can provide James is undoubtedly incomparable to Cleveland.

In Stern's heart, in this era dominated by Qin Yue in the league...

Given that American basketball needs a "Captain America" to counter Qin Yue, and that the NBA needs a team to create suspense against the Warriors...

What could be more enjoyable to witness than James choosing to join the Knicks?

"You know, I've always admired 'KD'; he's incredibly strong, and I can't wait to collaborate with him this season."

In an interview with ESPN reporter Jim Gray, James said, "Honestly, making this decision wasn't easy. For the past few years, I've always been people's 'Cleveland Team Spirit', and I know many hoped I'd stay in Cleveland, but after careful consideration, I ultimately decided to bring my talents to New York."

Gray asked, "LeBron, in joining the Knicks under the new labor agreement, you will unfortunately miss out on a super max contract. What do you have to say about that?"

James said, "You know, I've never played for money; I love basketball, so even if joining the Knicks means missing a super max contract, I do it willingly."

Gray continued, "What do you think your joining the Knicks can bring to this team?"

James confidently said, "Experience. You know, 'KD' and the others are at a critical growth phase of their careers, and I believe I can certainly be their mentor."

Gray finally asked, "Do you think that after your joining, the Knicks will immediately enter the championship competition for the new season?"

If it were in historical times, James might have already blurted out "not one, not two, but three, four, five, six, seven, eight championships."

But in this era where Qin Yue has officially begun his domination...

Knowing that cautious development is key, James deliberated for a few seconds before saying, "You know, the Knicks can't yet be counted as a super team, but I'll do my best with my teammates."

In front of the TV, when Qin Yue saw James say that this Knicks team wasn't a super team, Qin Yue nearly spit out the water he had just drunk.

Indeed, right now Durant, Harden, and Westbrook still need time to grow.

But...

If a team with the Knicks' three young stars plus James can't be considered a super team, then you can't possibly say that the current Warriors team is just a CBA team led by Qin Yue, can you?

When the MVPs in Qin Yue's memory all gather in the Big Apple City, considering the current Knicks still enjoying the "three-little-workers" contract benefits, there's still some room for maneuver...

Qin Yue always feels that under his butterfly effect, he may have indirectly created a team that would be extremely explosive even in the long history of the NBA.

However...

Qin Yue is still very curious.

How exactly should this Knicks team distribute their ball possession in the new season.

Another thing worth noting is that on the day James announced he would join the Knicks with a four-year contract structure "3+1", totaling 81 million USD...

Durant also held a press conference, egged on by Westbrook and Harden.

"'KD,' do you remember what Messiah told you before?"

Regarding James saying he wants to be his life mentor, the always proud Westbrook said to Durant, "I don't care what others think, but 'KD,' you have to show your stance now. You know I always recognize you as the leader of this team, and I won't allow anyone to stand above you."

Like Westbrook, Harden, who had long regarded Durant as the big brother, also advised, "LeBron is indeed one of the top superstars in today's league, but he is ultimately the newcomer. 'KD,' since you've always believed the Knicks are your team, you now must tell the world that he's just a player brought in to assist you."

Since every time Qin Yue educates Durant, Durant would share the insights Qin Yue taught him with Harden and Westbrook...

So how could Qin Yue know, by influencing Durant, he's also affecting Harden and Westbrook's yet-to-be-mature outlook on life?

Undoubtedly.

If Durant were still the Durant of historical times, and his two younger brothers hadn't been influenced by Qin Yue, based on Durant's personality, even without James intimidating him, he would likely voluntarily submit the "military power" to this King.

But now...

"I'm very glad that the team management recruited such a capable assistant!"

At the press conference, Durant read the speech his two brothers had helped him prepare in advance, "I believe that with LeBron James supporting us, we will definitely win the championship for the Knicks together!"

The next day, when Qin Yue saw via phone Durant saying "James is here to assist him," Qin Yue instantly felt this kid Durant was maturing.

At the same time, James was completely caught off guard; he had just joined the Knicks, and Durant already surprised him with a strike.

Even though outwardly, while choosing to join the Knicks, James had very generously stated he didn't care whether it was him assisting Durant or Durant assisting him on the Knicks.

But that was obviously just James's public statement.

Now, as Durant hurriedly wants to fix him as his deputy, James suddenly feels an unprecedented pressure.

The Knicks are destined for a thrilling season.

Meanwhile, following James's "The Decision I", in Miami, another seismic event officially ended its brewing stage.

After trading for Carmelo Anthony, the Heat signed Chris Bosh from the free-agent market, instantly forming a new Miami Big Three led by Wade, Anthony, and Bosh overnight.

"Melo, why did you go to the East? Didn't we agree to be each other's angels?"

"Come on, if I stay in the West, I won't have a shot at the finals this lifetime!"

"But even in the East, you might not make the finals!"

"But it's better than staying in the West! Staying in the West, I'd get beaten by you four times a year! Do you know how much damage you've done to my young heart?"

It's obvious...

Last season, the unstoppable Qin Yue had a huge impact on the current era.

This summer, big fishes in the free-agent market clearly preferred to choose Eastern teams as their next home.

The day the Heat formed their Big Three...

The Lakers, unable to retain Kerry Lowry this summer, signed him with the Indiana Pacers.

Additionally, former sensation "Little Overlord" Stoudemire also joined the Bulls through a sign-and-trade.

These transactions and signings made the entire Eastern conference landscape for the new season only describable as chaotic.

And as the instigator of this situation, Qin Yue, busy enjoying his vacation, was interrupted again by team president Riley in late July...

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