Basketball: Dayao Reopened

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Yao Ming officially opened his free week of vacation. This week he really enjoyed playing "Warcraft". Of course, this week he was still very concerned about the outside world, and did not ignore the news of the outside world.

NBA officially announced the various best lineups for the 03~04 season!

Same as last season, Yao Ming was once again selected to the All-NBA First Team. Of course, this is not surprising. In the 03~04 season, he won the "Regular season mvp", "Finals mvp" and "Best Defensive Player Award". He, if he is not in the best team, it is something that will arouse public outrage!

The players who were selected for the first team with him are Kevin Garnett and O'Neal, as well as Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant.

Tim Duncan did not appear in the first team, can you believe it?

But there is nothing controversial for this group of guys. Kevin Garnett and O'Neal are the second and third place in the regular season mvp respectively this season. As for Jason Kidd, he must be the no one in the current point guard position. .1, Kobe is a double plus of the team's record and data. "Four points" by this period, his team record and data together are the best.

As for Francis, although his record is better than that of Kobe, his final data is really not counted. Artest is very uncomfortable, but it is the person who won the championship. This season he was finally selected as the best. In the second team, the other players who were selected with him in the second team are Tim Duncan, Shaq O'Neal, Peja and Tracy McGrady.

Except for Yao Ming and Francis, no one on the Rockets is selected for the best team. The members of the three teams are: Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Artest, Nowitzki and Ben Wallace!

In other words, it can be seen from this best team that this is an era of insiders and defenders. The three best team can be regarded as standard small forwards only Artest, and the others are not pure...Of course, with " The "03 Golden Generation" has entered the league, followed by the arrival of "Farmer Du", the NBA "small forward era" is coming soon...

In addition to being selected for the best team, Yao Ming was also selected for the first team of the best defensive team, which perfectly unlocked the achievement of the season's "double one team". This once again fully explained that the 03~04 season is the season of Yao Ming, of course Now, as long as the Rockets can retain the lineup this season and strengthen it, Yao Ming will have the opportunity to continue to hit the "Double One Team" achievement, but he won't need to think about winning the "Best Defensive Player Award" again. This is simply impossible. matter!

After all, he is not a defensive player...

In addition to Yao Ming, Lagarber was also selected as the best defensive team this year. Although it is the second team, the first team of the best defensive team is no different from the second team. It can even be said that the best defensive team is the most defensive team. Derivative!

Lagabere’s defensive prowess was recognized. Yao Ming was very happy for him and sent a congratulatory text message to the latter. Although the general perception of him is still the same as that of Kobe during the "Christmas War". Remember to lock the throat, but there is no way, who made him remember this trick too much? In addition, the object of his choke is Kobe...

There are also the first team of the best rookie team and the second team, let alone the "03 Golden Generation", the best team members of the first team are really eye-catching: Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Wade, Bosh and Hinrich , There are four future league mvp players!

In addition to this news accident, the league has recently had a lot of news, such as the official formation of the Charlotte Bobcats, and Michael Jordan successfully entered the Bobcats as a minority shareholder.

The league also gave Jordan a lot of face and gave a first-round fourth pick, which caused dissatisfaction with some team managements. They worked so hard for a year without a first-round fourth pick, so why did they give it directly? The Bobcats have a first-round fourth pick. The most important thing is that the quality of this year's draft is good. This first-round fourth pick is still very good!

Of course, they only expressed their dissatisfaction secretly and did not dare to say it. After all, Michael Jordan's becoming a minority shareholder of the Bobcats still has a positive role in promoting the entire NBA!

They also know that it is normal for the league to give Michael Jordan some preferential treatment...

In addition to this privilege, like other newly formed teams, the Bobcats can also select players from the other 29 teams to form the Bobcats lineup for the new season, or just let the Bobcats sign by themselves and don’t know what to sign. when!

However, the range they can choose is quite small, and they have to be players that other teams clearly don’t want. Of course, despite this prerequisite, the results of the Bobcats in this selection are still good. Later, the "cats" "King" Gerald Wallace was chosen by the Bobcats management from the players that the Kings don't want!

I have to say, the look of the Kings management!

In addition, Yao Ming can be sure that this selection should have nothing to do with Michael Jordan. His vision can't complete such a selection...

In addition, Reggie Miller also announced "fighting for another year." Obviously, he was very unwilling to win the cup this year. The Indiana media was naturally very happy with the result. In their opinion, Reggie Miller is still the same. It is only an indispensable part of the team that wants to win the championship, but the response from the outside world is relatively flat and normal. Reggie Miller is no longer the kind of person who can go or stay to affect the league structure!

The "poisonous" espn media even bluntly said, "Reggie Miller is dragging down the Pacers. He is the biggest loophole of the Pacers in the finals!"

But Yao Ming, who knows what the Pacers will do next, is very clear. Reggie Miller chose to play for another year, which is actually very beneficial to the Pacers. Just as the Indiana media said, this guy will be 40 years old next year. Yes, but he is still an indispensable part of this team!

In fact, it can be said that this guy will ensure the unity of the Pacers. Once he retires, Yao Ming sees that the results of "internal fighting" will inevitably occur within the Pacers. Artest and O'Neal are destined It was a pair that didn't accept anyone, Yao Ming remembered clearly that Artest later went to the Kings team, just rushing to become the boss.

As for why Yao Ming remembers so clearly...Who made this guy come to the Rockets to be his teammate? Out of respect for him, Yao Ming learned about his past at that time, so he was always impressed.

It can be said that with Reggie Miller, the Pacers really hope to continue to win the championship.

Otherwise, let alone winning, not becoming the second "Portland Prison Team" would be considered good.

Speaking of, Reggie Miller should have heard the management reveal some about the next move before deciding to fight for another year, or else at the age of 41, no matter how unwilling it is, he will quit.

It can also be seen from here that the Pacers themselves know that they need Reggie Miller!

Knowing that Reggie Miller will be fighting for another year, Yao Ming immediately became vigilant, and immediately asked Bill Duffy to call Dawson to urge him to reinforce the progress.

In fact, he thought about intercepting Stephen Jackson, but the problem is that the Rockets do not lack players like him on the perimeter. Now the Rockets lack a perimeter player... If Stephen Jackson comes, the functionality is too overlapping!

So he gave up this idea.

Bill Duffy quickly brought Dawson's reply: the transaction is in progress!

This is the same as not saying it!

It seems that I have to lobby myself like last year's off-season...

Yao Ming thought that Dawson was sloppy with him again, so he decided to "overlord the bow". This is not the first time he has done this anyway!

However, Karl Malone sent him a text message tonight, which changed his mind: Man, General Manager Dawson just called me this afternoon and talked to me about the contract renewal. He said that this summer The team has to make some reinforcements. I hope I can consider the overall situation and sign a basic salary. What do you think?

This text message made Yao Ming hesitate.

Could it be that this guy is really preparing for reinforcement?

Transformed?

Yao Ming was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he gave Karl Malone a short message: Don’t agree to him, let’s see the situation. I don’t have much news on my side. I will let you know when I have news!

—Ok!

It’s not that Yao Ming wants to join the "Swordsmanship", but that he doesn’t trust Dawson very much. If he persuades Karl Malone to cut his salary for him here, Dawson is indifferent at the end, then he will become a helper. Was Sen an "accomplice" in saving money?

Let's take a look first, now the water is too mixed, let the bullets fly for a while!

A day later, Yao Ming still didn’t see the latest news about the Dawson deal in the league, but Orlando suddenly revealed some fierce news: According to Tracy McGrady’s close friends, Tracy is not. I hope that the team will choose Dwight Howard with the No. 1 pick, and has informed the management of this idea through the agent!

This news aroused Yao Ming's vigilance. He immediately called Bill Duffy again and asked him to find out from other channels whether Dawson had contact with the Magic management!

In the summer of 2004 before the reopening, around this time, Orlando also had such news. Yao Ming didn't care at the time. After the free market door opened in July, the Rockets used Mobley and Francis to trade Tracy. McGrady's transaction was completed quickly... Now that I think about it, McGrady has such an emotion to reveal, isn't it because he wants to leave, is he in the palace?

It’s like a girlfriend who doesn’t love it anymore. You wore a pair of gray pants today, which can be her reason for separation. The same is true for McGrady’s reason. The choice, after all, this guy is considered to be the best talented guy among the inside players of this session, known as "the combination of Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett"!

Just talk about the draft template, and the second place pick in 2021 can dominate him, right?

But McGrady just doesn't want the Magic to choose Howard, and he hasn't given a specific list yet, in fact, this has already put "trade me" on the lips!

There is no doubt that the "Yao Mai combination" is the youth of a generation!

But Yao Ming doesn't want to live in memory! Feelings can't make him win the championship!

No, Yao Ming immediately became nervous as soon as there was a sign on McGrady's side.

Fortunately, Bill Duffy brought him a clear result: the Rockets did not have any contact with the Magic.

strangeness?

Could it be that the "butterfly" fanned its wings again?

However, in this way, Yao Ming is even more curious about what Dawson is doing this time!

This guy can't really prepare a big surprise for him, right?

To be honest, Yao Ming is not disgusted with winning another championship with the Rockets. Finally, he has a bunch of trusted teammates. Of course, he hopes to enjoy it for a while.

If Dawson can honestly strengthen the team, he really doesn't mind getting a full rookie contract with the Rockets.

Anyway, it's only two years.

If you can get a three consecutive championships in the past two years, it would be a good thing to think about it!

Of course, the prerequisites have been said, if Dawson can honestly strengthen the team...

"Snee!"

"Snee!"

"Snee!"

It may be that Yao Ming has been chanted too many times. At the same time, Dawson, who was in the office, sneezed several times. After he was finished, his nose and tears flowed out, and the beating was too harsh.

"What's the matter? Is it the result of staying up late these two days?"

Dawson wiped his nose with paper, and wiped his tears after he wiped his nose...

Um? It seems a bit strange.

Forget it...

Dawson threw the paper ball into the trash can and looked at the form on his computer screen. After two or three days of hard work, he has sorted out the salary estimates for the Rockets for the new season: Yao Ming 4.44 million; Francis 12.33 million Lagabere 3.2 million; Sean Battier 3.21 million; Mutombo 3.67 million; Norris 3.56 million... Next season, the Rockets have contracted players and the total contract amount has reached three. Around one thousand sixty thousand.

You know, last season's NBA luxury tax line was only about 43.5 million, which is equivalent to saying that the Rockets currently have about 7.5 million salary space that will exceed the luxury tax!

And these 7.5 million Dawsons need to sign this year's "Best Sixth Man" Mobley, Karl Malone of the "Meat Shield" and Kevin Cato... How do you sign this?

A Mobley would have to spend at least 7 million to sign, and the remaining 500,000 would be impossible to sign Karl Malone and Kevin Cato!

He had no choice but to call Karl Malone to test his tone and see if he could fool the guy’s basic salary to renew the Rockets. If he promised to let go, then the problem would be much easier... but the latter simply refused, saying You need to see what the Rockets do this summer before making a decision!

This is so...as cunning as the No. 1 Chinese champion!

If Karl Malone is unwilling to renew the contract with a basic salary, Dawson estimates that the Rockets will have to spend at least 50 million to retain the Rockets’ main lineup...

You know, this is just to keep the main lineup, and it needs about two million salary to sign some veterans to fill the team, which is 52 million!

But it's not over yet, don't forget, Yao Ming can say that if the team needs to be strengthened, no matter what aspect he wants to strengthen, whoever has the strength now doesn't need four or five million!

That's 56 million or even 57 million... It has exceeded the luxury tax of about 13 million last year, and this is the money the Rockets spend in the most ideal case.

Whenever you encounter someone who is interested in playing with the Rockets, it is impossible for the Rockets to build the new season lineup of the Rockets that Yao Ming wants without spending more than 60 million!

In other words, at the extravagant age, the Rockets' money spent on the team lineup in the new season is likely to reach 80 million...

"This is crazy! This Huaxia guy didn't treat my money as money at all. What does he think I am? A money printing machine?" Alexander saw Dawson's next second on the Rockets salary statistics for the new season. Sen could hear clearly through the phone, a "ping-ping-pong-clam" sound, it is estimated that something on the table at hand was pushed out of the table by him.

Dawson expected Alexander to have such a big fire. In the eyes of his boss, where is money? Money is his life, investing 80 million to build a team at once is killing him!

"No, absolutely can't let this guy be so messy!" Alexander originally planned to let go and build the team according to Yao Ming. Who made this guy his "Yao Qianshu"?

But 80 million is too exaggerated!

Moreover, he will have to sign a new contract with him next year. For this guy’s performance, he must be renewed with a maximum salary. Now the Rockets have to spend 80 million to build a lineup. After his rookie contract is over, he must not spend 100 million to build a lineup. Ah?

After dealing with Yao Ming for the past two years, Alexander believes that Yao Ming can do this!

He can't let Yao Ming be so scornful of his wallet. You know, even his lover can get one hundred thousand yuan from him in a year, but his lover can still make him happy. What can Yao Ming do? In addition to building a team, it is to build a team!

"Let's trade! Trade out a few high salaries!" Alexander said his thoughts.

"But in this way, the team doesn't have the ability to win the championship..." Dawson reminded him, don't forget, Yao Ming just expressed the idea of ​​"If the Rockets do not have the ability to win the championship, I will leave".

"Why not?" Alexander asked back, before waiting for Dawson to answer, he said: "Isn't it enough to exchange a few high-paid super giants?"

This year's huge salary is only about 15 million!

Certainly higher salaries than the Rockets, such as Francis and Mobley's combined, are cheaper!

The **** guy dared to shout "Prepare a big contract" at me!

Alexander now thinks of the scene in the finals. He is still irritated. These stinky players take themselves too seriously and don't want to think about who pays them!

What a special thing!

And are the two super giants still afraid of not winning the championship?

Dawson also understood what Alexander meant, but he still had some concerns: "Yao said that it was a pleasure to work with Steve and the others, and he wanted to continue to be teammates with them!"

Although Alexander did not explicitly say to trade Francis and the others, the Rockets have only a few big contracts. Dawson knows exactly who Alexander is talking about!

"Yao said, Yao said, Yao said, why do you always say Yao! Whose team is this? Don't you know who your boss is? fxxk!" Alexander finally became impatient.

He really doesn't want to hear Dawson use Yao's name to deny his ideas. This is not the first time, and it makes him feel that this team is not his!

Doesn't he even have the qualifications to manage the team according to his own ideas!

That is, Yao Ming didn't hear Alexander's words, otherwise he would definitely say to Alexander: "The owner of the Rockets writes Alexander, pronounced yaoming, come, read from me, Yao, name, ah, yes!"

"Ok, ok, I'll do it right away!" Dawson obviously realized that Alexander was not discussing with him, but asking him to implement his ideas.

"Well, remember, you must be a powerful superstar, and there is no need to discuss this matter with Huaxia, and you can tell him after you have completely finalized it. I believe that as long as you find a powerful superstar, He should have no opinion!"

"Okay, I see, boss!"

Dawson hung up the phone, and then officially started to operate. Of course, before choosing a specific trading target, he had to renew the contract with Mobley and the others before trading out...He doesn't care at the moment. The contract given was not big enough. Mobley directly gave a contract with an annual salary of almost 7 million, of which it reached 10 million in the third year. Kevin Cato gave an average annual salary of 6 million. The contract. As for Karl Malone, he didn't give the contract first. If the 41-year-old Karl Malone is used as a bargaining chip, it is actually of little value.

As Dawson started to act, an old man with a savvy look arrived at Los Angeles Airport from Miami.

"Get in the car, old man, the boss is already waiting for you!"

The one who came to pick up the plane was an old man. If there are Lakers fans, it is certainly not difficult to recognize who this person is. It is the Lakers general manager Kupchak, and the old man he came to meet in person is not someone else, it is currently Miami General Manager Pat Riley!

"Are you free to pick me up?" Pat Riley was a little surprised by Kupchak's appearance.

Ordinarily, this guy should have a headache in the office at the moment, but he still has the heart to pick him up...

Kupchak took Pat Riley into the car, and after sitting firmly, he did not hide, and said directly: "The boss has taken action, so the trouble has been solved!"

No wonder!

When Pat Riley heard this, his face was clear. As the former head coach of the Lakers, he knew well about the Thunder's methods. If Jerry Bass took the shot, the current chaotic situation of the Lakers. With quick results, it's no big deal. As the helm of the Bath family, that man's methods even Pat Riley admires.

"Phil Jackson is about to leave the Lakers. At present, it's a short official announcement..." Kupchak revealed another unforeseen news.

This made Pat Riley's eyes widened, and he must admit that this news of Kupchak gave him an idea.

In the next second, Kupchak, who seemed to know what Pat Riley was thinking, said: "So, do you want to coach the Lakers?"

! !

Pat Riley must admit that after Kupchak said this sentence, his brain "buzzed", there is no way, although he has been used to the ups and downs in this league, he can be used as a former head coach. In terms of coaching the "ok" combination, it is really a dream! Who doesn't envy Phil Jackson's luck!

And, don’t forget, he was a little embarrassed when he left Los Angeles. It’s indeed one of his dreams to come back here... It’s not how good it is, but that he wants to run from here!

But Pat Riley was not so easy to be fooled. He was silent for two or three seconds before directly asking the key question: "What about Kobe and Shaq?"

After that big "tear b", now the entire league knows that the relationship between Kobe and Shaq has become irreconcilable. He doesn't think that Phil Jackson's departure can ease the conflict between them.

Huh~

Kupchak listened to Pat Riley's question and laughed without saying a word, but his face also showed an unexpected expression, as if to say, it is not so easy to fool you!

"It seems that you already have a choice, is it Kobe or Shaq?"

Pat Riley continued to ask, but now Kupchak refused to answer any more questions.

When the car was approaching the restaurant, Kupchak said to Pat Riley: "The boss is already waiting for you."

He pointed to the front of the car again, and Pat Riley was taken aback, but then he thought of something. He understood what Kupchak meant-the boss had already heard all of the conversation we just had.

Maybe this is the only help this old man can give him?

Get off Pat Riley, Red Rose-this was the most upscale restaurant in Los Angeles when Pat Riley was still in Los Angeles. Pat Riley often came back then.

Unexpectedly, after leaving for so many years, this restaurant is still there.

Do you want to play the emotional card?

Pat Riley recalled the conversation he had just with Kupchak in the car, then pushed the door and walked in, following the waiter, he saw Jelibasi again.

Just like a dozen years ago, as always...high in the mountains.

It seemed that nothing could escape his control.

Of course, even him, it is impossible to escape the control of time.

He is old...

"Long time no see, old man!" Bass motioned to Pat Riley to sit down.

Pat Riley nodded, but didn't sit next to Bath. This guy just motioned him to sit there. He chose to sit across from Bath.

In this regard, Buss didn't take it seriously, and said to the waiter: "You can serve food!"

Then he didn't worry, and chatted with Pat Riley without a word.

Pat Riley knew that this guy was killing his patience, but he didn't show it, and he responded without a word.

However, he knew one thing at the moment. Kupchak just invited him to be the head coach of the Lakers. It was a bullshit, or just wanted to remind him of the years he had coached in the Lakers. The Lakers did not There is no plan to invite him back to coach!

Sure enough, Bass then kept silent about inviting him to be the Lakers coach, which made him more certain of his judgment. This discovery also allowed him to regain his composure, because he guessed Buzz's mind once, if he could guess it once, he could guess twice.

It can also make him no longer feel that Bass is "unbreakable"...

Bass also seemed to be aware of Pat Riley's growth over the years. He stopped delaying and asked, "If I give Shaq to you, what are you willing to give?"

"It depends on what you want, boss!" Pat Riley didn't answer directly.

Bass looked at Pat Riley, was silent for two or three seconds, and finally decided to ask. He could see that no matter how much it was pulled, it was useless. This grandson made it clear that he did not intend to reveal any thoughts: "If it is Caron Where's Butler?"

"Of course you can!"

"What if it's Caron Butler and Odom?" Bass asked again.

This time Pat Riley hesitated a little: "Also!"

"Then what if it's Caron Butler and Dwyane?"

"..." This time it was Pat Riley's turn to be silent, "No!" The tone was firm!

"OK..." Buzz didn't ask any more.

Intuitively told Pat Riley that Bass already knew what he wanted to know. Of course, Pat Riley also knew what Bass was thinking. This guy actually came for Wade...

Really dare to think about it!

However, the Lakers’ tradition lies in that, they have not done anything less to grab the absolute core of other teams in the future, so even if the idea is hit on Wade, Pat Riley will not be too surprised!

But unfortunately, even though he came from the Lakers, he has been away for so many years. He really can't do such a thing of "eat inside and out". If the Heat did not have Wade, it would be meaningless to get O'Neal. This is Pat. Riley knew it well. Therefore, even if there is a chance to get O'Neal, if Wade is put up, then he can only refuse!

"Man, you have grown a lot!"

This is the last word that Bass said to Pat Riley before he left. "The fortune teller" just nodded and left. He knew that the Lakers would never hire him as head coach again, but he did. Door, he is very happy, because Buss no longer hires him, purely think that he can not be completely controlled, which shows that now he is already a headache for Buss!

With Buss’ approval, Pat Riley suddenly became less interested in returning to the Lakers or coaching the "ok" combination or something!

He wants to achieve his empire in Miami, and it is an empire he built!

That night, Pat Riley left Los Angeles directly. After today, he has no obsession with this place anymore. At the same time as he left, Phil Jackson announced that he would no longer coach the Lakers from next season. The news officially spread in the league!

The Los Angeles fans didn't respond much, and they were even ready for this guy to leave!

Someone has to give back to the Lakers who lost last season, right?

Moreover, in the eyes of the Los Angeles media, Phil Jackson’s departure is only the beginning, and more people will leave in the future. At the end of the season, the "tear b" is doomed, and the Lakers’ "ok combination" era is over. …

When Yao Ming learned of the news, he was not surprised. These were all things that had happened before. In fact, this time Phil Jackson was in a much more embarrassing situation than he was at this time. He was sitting on the "ok" combination with Gary Pere. Pause, as a result, the second round of the playoffs was out, and he had to retire if he didn't retire!

It’s just that Yao Ming is quite curious. After Phil Jackson leaves, who will be the new head coach of the Lakers? You know, the original Lakers’ new head coach was Tom, but this time Yao Ming changed Tom’s life trajectory. , Tom did not resign from the Rockets last season, so it's impossible to talk about coaching with the Lakers.

who can that be?

Yao Ming thought about it for a while, but didn't expect to be suitable for the head coach of the Lakers at this period...

Bill Duffy called Yao Ming at this time: "Man, Daktronics has officially submitted a trade application to the Pistons management. Where do you think he would be more suitable?"

"Well... this is what he wants me to ask, he now values ​​your opinion very much!"

Huh~

Is this Wukong becoming enlightened?

Yao Ming was amused by the words added by Bill Duffy. He thought about it and gave his opinion: "It is best to go to a team that values ​​him, regardless of the size of the city where the team is located!" , The agent still values ​​the ball market, others will not say anything. For example, later Yi Jianlian’s agent Feigen, because the Bucks’ market is not big, they are not willing to go by name and name, but they angered the Bucks. The management, if you don't let me choose, I will choose!

In fact, it is completely possible to paddle during the Bucks' trial training, and let the Bucks give up the idea of ​​choosing the U.S., but this guy chose the worst way!

As a broker, I actually failed a bit!

Although he helped Yi Jianlian win the starting commitment, but in the environment of the Bucks at the time, the first position was "Don't pass", the fifth position was "Zabogut", and there was a self-proclaimed "Arlian boss", but in fact it was nothing. Michael Reid, who has never done for Yi Jianlian... Coupled with Yi Jianlian's dull character and not being able to communicate in English at all, this is not a team suitable for Yi Jianlian to stay!

To be honest, the more international players are, the more they should choose a team with a team culture that suits them. For example, the Spurs or Kings, known as the "international team", are now teams with more international players...

Bill Duffy listened to Yao Ming’s opinion, said something, and then he hung up. In fact, Yao Ming didn’t say which team he would go to at the end, but with Bill Duffy’s ability, according to what Yao Ming said, It's easy to come up with the final answer, and Yao Ming does not need to give a specific answer.

…

The time to play "Warcraft" is always short. A week has passed so quietly. The Rockets’ "Championship Parade" has officially arrived. This is the first time the city has won the championship after 9 years. It can be said to be eagerly looking forward to it, waiting for the flowers to thank!

"Yao, you are too interesting, and the party is not coming!"

"Yeah, I am the first to call you!"

Yao Ming saw the Rockets teammates again after a week. Let alone, he already missed these guys a little bit. There is no way. The season just ended was so good. People always like to remember the good past.

Mobley and Kevin Cato complained about Yao Ming as soon as they came up. The two of them formally finalized a new contract two days ago: Mobley relied on last season’s "Best Sixth Man Award" and the finals. Excellent performance, as he wished to sign a three-year 21 million contract, Kevin Cato’s amount was smaller, but also signed a three-year 18 million contract, the two people held a party for this, and both invited Yao Ming, Kevin Cato even made the first phone call after signing the contract to Yao Ming, but unfortunately, Yao Ming didn't want to leave his computer room, so they refused.

Of course, for these two guys being able to sign a big contract as they wished, he was very happy for them and sent his own gifts: he gave Kevin Cato a newest Land Rover and customized it for Mobley. A Ferrari.

These two brothers, especially Kevin Cato, have really worked hard with him in these two seasons...

Speaking of which, Yao Ming really did not expect Dawson to be so generous. The average annual salary of these two people together is as high as 13 million! Although signing the contract is definitely not a **** contract, but as far as he knows about Dawson, he doesn't even think that this is what this guy would do!

Is it possible that the head got water when taking a shower at night?

You can't be scolded to death by Alexander?

Of course, I don’t understand, I don’t understand. Now that Mobley and Kevin Cato have signed, it proves that Dawson has indeed given the contract. Yao Ming can only think that it is this guy, or that it is Alexander who has changed sex!

Or maybe it was his warning that night that worked!

But no matter what the situation is, it is good news for Yao Ming...

Maybe this guy will really strengthen this summer!

Yao Ming chose to trust Dawson once because Mobley signed these two contracts with Kevin Cato.

The "winning parade" is considered a major feature of the NBA, which was later "stolen" by other leagues in the United States.

Let’s say it or not. Compared with other teams’ “winning parade” celebrations, the Rockets’ this time looks a bit rudimentary. Not to mention that the distance of the parade is very short, the number of cars and the wine used for celebration are very low. However, these Yao Ming can predict that, after all, the "championship parade" has to be paid for by Alexander himself. It is naturally unrealistic to expect the coin to spend on this matter. Of course, it depends on his willingness to spend money. About Mobley, Kevin Cato, and Yao Ming are too lazy to complain about this matter.

And although the Rockets’ preparations were not good enough, the enthusiasm of the fans was enough to make up for this. Yao Ming was standing in front of the first car. The unified "mvp" sound is loud enough to resound throughout Houston.

In addition, Yao Ming also found that there were a lot of his posters along the streets, which should be the result of preparations in the past week.

Watching his posters hanging high and listening to the continuous "mvp" sounds along the way, Yao Ming had to admit that it felt so good! He once again experienced the joy of winning.

So... we must continue to win the championship!

Therefore, Yao Ming once again affirmed the idea of ​​winning.

Actually, what he said to Dawson that day was really not a threat to Dawson, but the truth. The NBA relied on him to open the China Market, and he came to the NBA. Why? Is it purely for money? To be honest, in terms of his commercial ability to attract money, he can also make a lot of money in China.

Therefore, he came to the NBA with only one purpose, to prove that Chinese players can also play basketball well!

In the NBA, is there a better way to prove it than winning the championship?

To be honest, even if there is no cause and effect of the grievances before the reopening, the character and mentality after the reopening in the name of Yao will not stay with the Rockets. The boss is too picky and it is really not a good thing for the players!

Especially Lao Tzu has made so much money for you, it is really not too much to use a little bit to build the team!

At the end of the "Champions Parade", there was a party exclusively for the Rockets fans. Yao Ming didn't stay much except for a few words before the party started, and went directly to Dawson's office.

The last thing Dawson wants to see is Yao Ming. When he comes, his head is big!

"Really, I promise, we are working hard to reach out and there will be results soon!"

"Man, I'm really working hard in the negotiation. Trust me, there will be a result soon!"

"It's okay, it's okay, you really don't need to go out, trust me, and you have seen my determination, I have renewed Cardino and Kevin, trust me, I will give you a satisfactory result!"

In any case, Dawson finally persuaded Yao Ming to leave. When Yao Ming left, he let out a heavy sigh!

Thanks to my three-inch tongue!

Otherwise the plan will be exposed!

The meeting between Yao Ming and Dawson ended like this. Although he was not satisfied with the final result of this conversation, after all, he still didn't know what Dawson was doing, but Dawson's attitude was still good in his opinion.

OK, OK, I hope there will be a surprise!

On the way back, he sent a message to Bill Duffy: Please pay attention here, and tell me in time if there is any situation!

Bill Duffy said he received it.

Yao Ming then put away his mobile phone, went home with Lu Hao to clean up, and went directly to the airport. As a result of the "championship parade", he had to go back to the country to prepare for the variety show.

"Hey, man, you are so boring, you really left!"

On the way to the airport, Yao Ming also received a call from Francis. The phone was messy and he should be happy. Francis was obviously a bit drunk and his tongue fluttered a little.

"I'm going back to China tonight, so I can't help it, Steve, when I come back, let's get together, I will definitely not leave early then, okay!"

"Okay, what you said!" Francis was satisfied with Yao Ming's answer.

"Don't worry!" Yao Ming promised, he believed that, in the state of Francis, he must have forgotten everything after he soaked up.

"And..." Francis continued, "Yao, we are the best brothers, and we will win more championships. This is just the beginning, this is not the end!"

The last sentence was already yelled out.

A bunch of people responded behind him.

This is too hilarious!

"Slap him!"

"Kacha Kacha"

Then, Yao Ming heard the sound of the phone falling to the ground, and the sound of his feet stepping on it. He could already predict the end of this phone, but he didn't feel distressed either. Just the strength of the "Fu Gongzi", a mobile phone. It's not even a dime.

"This guy, hey, just forgot to remind him to continue practicing this summer!"

Looking at Francis, Yao Ming suddenly became a little worried about Francis's state after the end of this summer... won't it change back to a season ago, right?

He was really worried.

But now the guy’s phone is broken, and he can’t get in touch with this guy. He can only wait for the summer’s work to finish. Fortunately, the men’s basketball game in the Athens Olympics will end before August 18. At that time, he returned. It’s still a month before Houston’s training camp for the new season begins. At that time, even if Francis goes crazy during the off season, he can be pulled over in a month...

Thinking of this, Yao Ming didn't worry anymore.

Arriving at the airport by car, it was already dark at this time. Yao Ming looked back to Houston and could still see posters related to him, including the posters he co-produced with Francis.

Seeing Francis pretending to be serious on the poster, he also smiled knowingly.

See you in August, Steve, and Houston!

…

Yao Ming returned to bj and immediately transferred to Fuzhou by plane. The recording venue of the variety show was in Fuzhou. After all, Xu Jinnan arranged it. Fuzhou is his base camp. He is familiar with it, so this result is also in Yao Ming’s. As expected.

Yao Ming spent a few laps in the venue Xu Jinnan built, and he became more satisfied. Although it is not luxurious, he has all the guarantees. Came to travel.

When Yao Ming arrived, this group of basketball teenagers had been training here for about two months, including the afternoon when he arrived in Fuzhou, they were still training. He watched the training of these guys for a while.

I have to say, pretty decent.

"I hope that in the future, this place will become the cradle of China Basketball!"

The basketball variety show Yao Ming does not intend to hold only one session. As the number of holdings increases, more basketball teenagers here will definitely go out of the country to experience the American high school league.

Yao Ming doesn't necessarily think that basketball teenagers who have experienced the American High School League will become talented, it is just an attempt.

But he hopes to succeed.

Not to prove that his idea is right, but he hopes to see that China's high school students can also adapt to the American high school league, show performance on the field, and receive an invitation from the ncaa level one league!

If one day, ncaa first league can see 2~3 or even seven or eight faces of China in each season, then the future of China basketball is worth looking forward to!

Of course, this is just the beginning. To achieve what Yao Ming expects, according to his own estimation, it may take ten, fifteen years or even longer. It is not possible to see results in one, two, two or three years.

In addition, this matter also requires Yao Ming to operate abroad, in short, there is a long way to go.

The students were obviously excited when they saw Yao Ming. They already knew the news of Yao Ming's victory, which made them look forward to Yao Ming a lot.

For them, oh no, it should be said that for all the basketball players in China, Yao Ming is their idol!

Yao Ming looked at the hope of this group of China Basketball in the future, and was very happy. He interacted with them and even tried a few shots.

He also wanted to see the basic skills of this group of guys, and the result was quite unexpected. It may be because of the two months of training. Anyway, the basic skills are pretty good.

The only difference is physique. Of course, there is no way. The food that Chinese children eat when they are young is indeed different from that of European and American children, especially in this era. Fortunately, he has just asked Xu Jinnan about dietary issues in the training camp. It just happens that these fourteen-five-year-old children have just begun to develop, and it is completely too late to strengthen nutrition.

Xu Jinnan showed him the photos of these kids entering the camp two months ago. Compared with the present, there are indeed some changes!

Yao Ming, who was very satisfied with the result, then officially announced: "The recording begins!"

It can be clearly seen that after he finished talking about the start of the recording, the children also became nervous. Obviously they also knew that the start of the recording also meant that the elimination was about to begin!

Of course, there is no fear on their faces, instead they have more war spirits, which makes Yao Ming very satisfied. This is the youth spirit he longs to see!

There is a central program group to control the process, and the entire shooting is smooth. In one week, half of the players have been eliminated. It is inevitable to cry, but after Yao Ming said "there will be next year", they did not No matter how frustrated, as fewer and fewer people are left, the level of competition on the court is getting higher and higher. Several of the matchups made Yao Ming feel excited.

Except for the youth training teams in certain two provinces, is this definitely the level that a 15- or 16-year-old child in China can have?

After seeing the showdown of these children, Yao Ming is more confident to follow the current path.

While Yao Ming is busy with variety shows, the 2004 audition has officially started!

Because the time of the draft meeting overlapped with Yao Ming's time, Yao Ming did not watch the live broadcast. As a result, Bill Duffy sent a message to tell him.

The whole result is almost indistinguishable from the original.

The Magic, holding the No. 1 pick, did not care about McGrady's "pressing the palace", and resolutely selected the combination of "Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett" Dwight Howard into the team.

The Bobcats just formed this summer used the second pick to select Okafor, the absolute core of this year’s ncaa championship team Connecticut. This sign was originally for the Clippers. The Bobcats wanted to choose Okafor. The sign was changed.

The 2004 NBA Draft can be said to be a "twosome" between Howard and Okafor.

In fact, they don't have to worry about it at all, because the third-placed Bulls originally went to Ben Gordon.

The Clippers drafted Sean Livingston in fourth place, and another "Mok Wenwei" is about to enter the league. It is worth mentioning that Livingston participated in the draft as a high school student, but at 2.01. He played well in the number one position and has attracted much attention since his second year of high school, and he is known as the "next Magic Johnson".

Unfortunately, he became another NBA genius destroyed by injuries...

The Mavericks selected Devin Harris with the No. 5 pick obtained in the previous trade. This choice, in Yao Ming's view, was a signal for Steve Nash to leave the team, but unfortunately, many people still don't know.

Next, Yao Ming also saw many familiar names, such as Iguodala, and Ruel Deng, they have not changed in any way from the original team they went to last.

The Rockets, with the No. 30 pick in the first round and the No. 60 pick in the second round, finally got David Harrison and Rashard Wright. The former became a cba star, and the latter was completely unfamiliar to Yao Ming. name…

Obviously this time the Rockets did not complete Taobao in the draft as they did last time. Of course, this is not surprising. Who told Dawson not to ask his opinion this time?

This guy is avoiding him!

Yes, this is the conclusion he reached in the last two days. He can be sure that Dawson is hiding from him, but he can’t help it. Now that others are in the country, they can’t confront Dawson face to face. He can only pass Bill. Duffy went to find out the news, but Bill Duffy still got nothing...

Yao Ming can only think about the good side as much as possible.

For example, Dawson has completed the transaction. These two players are just an addition to each other. This guy is waiting for the free market to open and give him a big surprise!

Well, although it is unrealistic, but there is no way, he can only think so.

It was recorded for another week, and when the entire recording came to the final finals, on July 1, the day when the NBA free market opened finally arrived!

"Exposure, Dallas gave up the renewal of Steve Nash, Nash transferred 66 million to the Phoenix Suns in 6 years! 》

The trade that made the first shot in the free market came from Dallas, and Steve Nash left the Mavericks as Yao Ming predicted and successfully signed with the Suns.

A powerful booking for the new season in the West!

The subsequent news is also basically related to this matter.

"Old Nelson was furious when he learned that Steve Nash was released and resigned as Mavericks head coach! 》

"Mark Cuban and old Nelson have an official break! 》

"The golden combination breaks up, old Nelson leaves Dallas, where will the Mavericks go in the new season!" 》

The old Nelson, just like him, resigned after learning that Steve Nash was traded. In the eyes of the Dallas media, it was obviously a big event that could shake the foundation of the Mavericks, but for Mark Cuban It seems more like the handcuffs that got in the way were finally opened. He first traded Jason Terry from the Eagles, and then robbed Dampier from the Warriors for 7 years and 73 million... It can be said that he opened up in the trading market. On the first day of the show, the whole face read: Come to the Mavericks, Lord is rich!

Shouldn't you say it or not, in terms of spending money, Cuban can indeed be ranked number one among the NBA bosses. He really loves basketball, and his love is a little crazy! Just because of his vision of choosing people, he will inevitably become a typical representative of "people are stupid and rich in money" in the end...

Compared to the Mavericks, other teams seem a bit low-key, but the quality of the few deals signed is not low.

For example, the Pacers officially signed Stephen Jackson for 3 years with 13 million yuan, adding defense to his flanks. This deal was praised by Indiana and the entire league. After the deal was exposed, the Indiana media released it directly. Words: "Houston, wait for the revenge of the Indiana Pacers!"

Jr. O'Neal was also very excited after learning about the deal, and sent a provocative text message to Yao Ming: Wait, Yao, see you in the new season!

Yao Ming didn't reply to the message, how can he have any thoughts now!

Another example is the Timberwolves, which successfully renewed the contracts of "Alien" and "Madman". Yes, Yao Ming was shocked when he saw the news of these two deals. The original Timberwolves was after the end of the 03~04 season. Failure to finalize the contracts of these two men has just led to their constant chaos in the new season.

But this time, it may be that the regular season did not rank first in the Western Conference, and the playoffs also fell in the second round. The "alien" did not think the contract was small, and the "madman" did not think that 21 million in three years. Not enough to support their families, they all chose to renew their contracts!

This is interesting...

Yao Ming can only interpret this as the result of the "butterfly" instigating the wings again, but in this way, the western part of the new season is too scary...

Why Dawson hasn't moved yet!

Yao Ming is also a little angry!

Thinking of asking Bill Duffy to remind Dawson, another news came first: Popovich announced that he would return to the coaching seat.

Yao Ming was not surprised at the return of this thing. This is such a thing. He is more curious about Budenholzer’s reaction. You must know that although the Spurs did not win last year, they lost to the final champion in the Western Conference Finals. Yes, logically speaking, this season cannot be regarded as a failed season. Just because Popovich was kicked from the head coach's seat, it is difficult to protect himself. Yao Ming still expects him to react a little bit.

In any case, this can be regarded as a general from Popovich's assistant team. Yao Ming remembers that among the coaches from Popovich's assistant team, he and later Golden State are more successful.

It would be great if he left, and this can be regarded as a change of direction that weakens the Spurs' strength.

You know, the Spurs are the original championship team in the 04~05 season! It is also the biggest stumbling block the Rockets want to defend, Yao Ming has been staring at it!

It was also after Popovich announced that he would return to the position of head coach, Yao Ming couldn't help it anymore and directly called Dawson, but it may be due to jet lag. He did not get through, but shortly after he hung up, He suddenly received a call from McGrady.

When he saw the caller's name, Yao Ming had to admit that his hands shook unconsciously, and his face became ugly. He really didn't want to see the result!

"Hey, Yao, I just got the news that I'm about to be traded to the Rockets, man, we are going to be teammates!"

But sometimes, the more things you don’t want to happen, the more likely it is to happen...

Yao Ming answered the phone, and McGrady's first sentence directly turned his anxiety into reality.

In the next two minutes, Yao Ming didn't know what he said to McGrady. He dealt with McGrady's call in a mess.

Just after hanging up, Bill Duffy called: "Man, the latest news, Dawson used Steve Francis, Catino Mobley and Kevin Cato to trade Tracy McGrady from the Magic. , Tylenlu and Gainis..."

What a special thing!

"Grass!"

Yao Ming couldn't help it anymore, and directly cursed. This movement shocked Zhang Mingji who happened to be looking for him.

Then he heard a sentence that shocked him even more from Yao Ming's mouth: "Bill, you know Sen, I'm very disappointed in him!"

"Trade me, right away, right away!"