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Regarding "how much is he worth" and "how much is his commercial value", Ke Yan also has some evaluations in his mind.

First of all, when analyzing Ke Yan's value, we must not regard him simply as a coach; it is equivalent to the fact that Yao Ming's strength at his peak is about the level of a second-team center, but if the Rockets say they want to trade Yao Ming, you may get a first-team center

The Rockets would not agree to the offer, because Yao Ming contains huge commercial value:

His presence will make your arena filled with local Chinese; his presence will ensure that the home billboard will never be short of advertisers to rent; his presence will enable the role players in the team to obtain products from the Chinese sneaker brand

Endorsement contract.

Similarly, Ke Yan also has such magic power. Since he coached the Eagles, the team's home attendance rate has never been lower than 97%; the Eagles have four home sponsorship contracts from China; Joe Johnson, Battier,

Anderson and Barea both endorse Chinese sports brands, and Joe Johnson even launched his own series of boots.

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In the United States, if your business value is supported by data, you won’t have to worry about no one investing in you!

Secondly, returning to the core value of Keyan, that is, his performance as a coach. Counting the games that have been played this season, he has won the most regular season games and the most playoff games in the past three seasons, and even includes

He won a championship trophy! This was based on the current situation when he took over the Eagles with nothing.

Looking at the entire sports world, only that "magic bird" can compete with Keyan, right?

With record support and popularity, except for "qualifications", Ke Yan lacks nothing. Why should he be restricted by the coaching salary ceiling of "Phil Jackson's $10 million per year"?

Ke Yan didn't say anything, he just postponed the contract renewal negotiations this time; but subconsciously, he already felt Anthony Ressler's idea of ​​"lowering expenditures and cutting costs", including Ke Yan, the "money printing machine", he did not

I plan to spend money on maintenance.

In some relationships, we can only share hardships, but not wealth. In the final analysis, Ke Yan still cannot become a person like Ferguson.

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In the last two games of February, the Eagles defeated the Bobcats and Kings, improving their record to 47 wins and 12 losses.

After losing to the Hawks, the impatient Joe made the decision to "change coaches" and fired Quin Snyder, whom he personally hired from Atlanta a year and a half ago.

Objectively speaking, Snyder was not unjust when he was fired by Joe. The "big gamble" on Iverson was a "future for the present" gamble for the Bobcats. Although Iverson's performance was acceptable,

But the team failed to make the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, and the deal ultimately failed. Naturally, someone had to take the blame.

The Eagles' coaching staff has been short of someone since Atkins left. If Snyder is willing, it would be good to return to Ke Yan's coaching staff. Ke Yan arranged for Hornacek to test out Snyder's intentions.

, the reply I received was “I plan to take a break before looking for a job!”

Indeed, it is not the right move to immediately return to your comfort zone after a "failed" attempt. What Snyder should do now is to sum up the experience of failure, so that he can accumulate experience and prepare for his next helm.

A team is well prepared!

On March 1, the Hawks came to Phoenix and challenged the Suns away from home.

Since they overcame the Spurs and reached the Finals last season, the Suns did not complete the "Marion for O'Neal" trade in the offseason and strived to transform. Because of this, on the surface it seems to be quite harmonious.

The Suns still have first-class combat effectiveness.

At least in the regular season, when everyone's targeted defense is not at full capacity, the Suns' offensive power can rival any team.

In the finals of last season, the Hawks defeated the Suns, and the "grievance" between the two teams began. Fans at the America West Center created a very strong home atmosphere against the Hawks, which was reflected in the game.

Every time a goal is scored, the fans at the scene will cheer loudly; and every time the Eagles score, there will be some boos.

This scene was supposed to only appear in the playoffs or even the finals, but it appeared in a regular season that was not so critical. It shows the "hatred" Suns fans have for the Hawks.

The Hawks' top-to-bottom "difficulty preparations" for this game were obviously insufficient, which also made them passive for a long time in the game; Stoudemire has suffered daily losses against Garnett in his career, but he was "feeling proud" in this game

"Once, he scored 31 points and 13 rebounds on 12 of 24 shots. He even dunked on Garnett during an offense.

Although most of the decline in Garnett's statistics this season is due to his own "stamina", the decline in physical function caused by aging is inevitable; perhaps because of this, "maintenance" is even more needed.

Facing Paul, who was "aggressively" snatching the first point guard, Nash also used his performance to teach the opponent a lesson. In the whole game, Nash scored 23 points and 11 assists. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles once launched a counterattack

At that time, it was Nash who scored 7 points in a row, helping the Suns finally "harvest" the victory.

123:111, the Suns defeated the Hawks at home. (47-13)

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The game against the Suns was suppressed throughout the game, and the Eagles were suffocating. One day later, when they faced the underdog SuperSonics, the Eagles used all three of their forces in the opening game, and their momentum was overwhelming. The Sonics' defeat turned into a loss.

Abandoning the A and starting with 27:3, Durant on the court didn't know what to do.

During Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Hornets stayed in Oklahoma City and played there for half a season. The market was very good, which prompted local businessman Bennett to bring an NBA ball to his hometown.

Team thoughts.

After a series of operations, the SuperSonics, which had many conflicts with the Seattle city government, became the team to move to the "Goose City"; SuperSonics fans could not accept this, and even the Thunder hated it; the 12-year general manager

In the finals, only Florida, where the Heat is located, and Washington state, where Seattle is located, supported the Heat.

If the Suns fans created the most terrifying home atmosphere in the last game, then the KeyArena fans were just about to "turn back". The only thing that worried them was Durant.

If the Sonics hadn't moved to Goose City, the team's market and the city's appeal to players might have been somewhat greater, and maybe Durant wouldn't have needed to defect to the enemy, maybe.

In the last game, Garnett was suppressed by Stoudemire. In this game, against Jason Collins, Garnett hit hard. He made 8 of 12 shots in the first half and scored 18 points, helping the ball

The team firmly consolidated its lead of more than 20 points.

Warrick, who has just joined the team, has also performed well. After a period of running in with the team, Warrick has found a way to "establish himself" in the Hawks, which is to set more pick-and-rolls for Paul, and then cut to the basket.

Next, "eat the pie." Facing a team like the SuperSonics, there are many opportunities to "eat the pie."

The SuperSonics have no need for the team's record. They just hope to get a good pick in the 2008 draft. If Rose can be selected with the No. 1 pick, the team can get used to it for at most one season.

Soar".

However, objectively speaking, the league will generally not give high draft picks to the same team for several consecutive seasons unless.

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They lost a top-three player in the league for nothing, and the team owner was particularly trouble-making.

112:93, the Hawks defeated the Thunder away from home. (48-13)

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On March 4, the Eagles, who had a day off, faced the challenge of the slumped Kings at home.

Taking into account the opponent's strength and fighting spirit, Ke Yan arranged for a large number of rests in this game. Garnett and Battier were both absent. The backcourt of Paul and Joe Johnson led the team. The team's strength should still be

Above the Kings.

However, in this game, the Kings relied on their outstanding performance to overturn the Hawks. As Battier rested, Sefolosha entered the starting lineup, and Joe Johnson was pushed to the third position to face Artest's defense.

Under the constant impact of the "Beast", Joe Johnson lost his shooting touch. He made 4 of 16 shots in the game and was completely ruined!

Diaw and Garnett are not here, and Joe Johnson is not performing properly. The Hawks' offense can only rely on Paul to support it. Paul, who has more possession of the ball, still sent out a personal performance of 25 points and 12 assists, which is as stable as death.

Dog; but I have to say that as far as this game is concerned, Ke Yan is really overconfident!

Except for Paul and Joe Johnson, only Barea scored 11 points for the Hawks, barely scoring in double figures. The team eventually lost to the Kings 91:103, causing a big upset (48-14).

"It is my responsibility to overestimate the strength of the Kings. But in my opinion, it is quite necessary for players to stay healthy through more reasonable rest! If kg cannot show 80% today, I would rather let 100%

Warrick is fully committed!" In the post-match interview, Ke Yan insisted that there was no problem with his rest strategy.

"Kimi. We have received news that the Eagles intend to renew your contract with you in the summer. Are your negotiations going smoothly?" Soon, a reporter gave a rather explosive news and asked what Ke Yan meant.

Needless to say, this news came from within the management to put pressure on Ke Yan!

"Ke Yansang, you don't want these off-field news to affect the atmosphere in the team's locker room and cause the team to lose the championship.

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Then, please!"

Ke Yan shook his head and smiled: "Since I came to Atlanta, basically every summer, the management will ask me to renew my contract. No one will give up on a championship coach, right?"

"My contract will not expire until 2009. Fulfilling this contract is what I must do now. As for what will happen a year later, I won't think about it for the time being. As long as I am with the Eagles for one day, I will play for the Eagles.

I gave my all to the team.”

Compared with the past, I often mentioned "I am very happy to live in Atlanta", "Because I never choose to live in Atlanta", "I don't value the prosperity of the city but value the comfort more". These are obvious expressions of the city.

Ke Yan's reply this time was quite "official" and somewhat unusual.

So after the press conference, Larry Sander called immediately to explain, "I don't know who leaked the conversation, but we will definitely investigate thoroughly."

At home in the evening, Wang Lifan also asked Keyan what he really thought. According to her assumption, Keyan would not be able to save enough money and reputation in a short period of time to buy a team, and he would at least have to spend some time in Atlanta.

"At the very least, I have to wait until I finish my doctoral studies!" Wang Lifan said.

In the 0506 season, two people had a "long-distance relationship" for a year, but they were not married at that time, right?

One moment and the other, now that both of them are married, their relationship is different!

"The only constant in this world is that it keeps changing!" Ke Yan shook his head and said, "After winning the championship last season, the Eagles are no longer the same!"

Before winning a championship, whether it is a "superstar" like Garnett, a "super young prospect" like Paul, or other players, the goal is to win the championship. For this purpose, owner Anthony Ressler, general manager La

The management, led by Lysander, tries its best to meet the team’s needs;

But after winning the championship, many people's mentality has also changed. Paul is moving towards personal honors. "Assist king", "steal king", "first team" and "first defense" are all embellishments. He wants mvp, fmvp

; The management is burdened with the KPI of "reducing costs". It must not only consider the players' contracts, but also try to direct its evil thoughts to Ke Yan, and even play the "emotional card" and play "moral kidnapping".

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So are you really considering it?" Wang Lifan was silent for a moment, feeling a little disappointed.

"I had a brief discussion with the management before, and then I came up with some ideas." Ke Yan didn't hide it from Wang Lifan, "But don't worry, my first choice is definitely the Hawks! If I have to leave, I won't be too far away from Atlanta.

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"e=(′o｀*))) Alas!" Wang Lifan sighed, life is like a chocolate, you never know whether the next one will be bitter or sweet.

"No matter, marry the chicken and follow the chicken. Anyway, this is not my first time to move!" Wang Lifan clenched his fists and cheered himself up, "You have to choose a good place. If it is too cold or too boring, I will

I don’t want to stay!”

Wang Lifan is originally from Guangdong Province and has been accustomed to warm climates since she was a child. She is really resistant to Milwaukee, Minnesota, Salt Lake City, and Cleveland.

"Things are not going so fast. It's not time to do some psychological construction yet~" Ke Yan reached out and took Wang Lifan into his arms, "Maybe our boss will offer me a high salary and I won't leave."

I come out to work just for money. As long as the salary is in place, anything is easy!