NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

The next day, the players came to the Rockets for training and soaked in ice buckets to recover their physical strength. Tang Yu called Harden to his office alone after he finished soaking in the ice bucket.

"Hey James, come and sit down."

Tang Yu gestured to Harden to sit on the sofa, and then he sat down.

Harden didn't know what the boss wanted to ask him for, so he asked, "Boss, if you need me to do anything, just tell me, I will do my best."

Tang Yu smiled. It seemed that Harden didn't know the situation yet, but it was not surprising. This was normal for young people.

"James, you and Stephen will become the face of the team and even the entire league in the future. Do you want to be such a player?"

Harden didn't even think about it, and blurted out, "Of course, boss, I think so every night and I have been working hard."

Tang Yu nodded. He knew Harden would say that. Every player in the league has this kind of competitive spirit.

"I think the way you handled the conflict last night seems a little wrong, what do you think?"

Tang Yu tactfully stated the purpose of calling the other party. After all, he didn't know whether Harden was a glass-hearted player, so it was better to be tactful.

Harden also suddenly realized that the boss was looking for him for this. He then remembered his performance during the conflict last night. He was scared by Ibaka at that time, but he didn't expect this guy to punch him directly!

"I understand, boss, I'm not that kind of person. I was just scared by Serge at that time, so my reaction was a little slow. I know what you want to say to me, and I promise you that next time I will definitely be the player who rushes to the front."

Harden answered the question quickly, and he was a little excited. He also felt very guilty for not being able to join the ranks of protecting his teammates immediately.

Tang Yu nodded. This is the emotional intelligence that a good player needs to have.

"It seems that you have understood and know what to do next."

"Yes, boss, I will find Serge and Patrit to apologize to them, and I will handle this matter."

"Okay, then go, help me call Stephen in, I have something to say to him."

After sending Harden away, Curry also walked into Tang Yu's office 10 minutes later.

"Boss, you are looking for me?"

Curry pushed the door open and walked in, looking like he was in good shape.

"Yes, Stephen, I haven't formally congratulated you on winning the regular season MVP yet." Tang Yu gestured for Curry to sit down while speaking.

"Thank you, boss, I have achieved these results because of you. I am not the best among the rookies, it is you who set the direction for me to move forward, and all this is your credit."

"Haha, it seems that I also have a share of your trophy?"

"That's for sure, if you like that trophy I can give it to you, or the next one."

Curry was very generous and let Tang Yu choose for himself, whether to choose this one or the next one.

"Here, this is your MVP gift." Tang Yu took out a gift box from under the tea table and pushed it in front of Curry.

Curry opened the gift in front of Tang Yu, a Vacheron Constantin watch.

Curry took the watch in his hand and was very surprised. This is a private customized watch with 30 red and white diamonds of the same size on the surface, which means Curry's No. 30 jersey.

There are Stephen Curry's name and MVP on the back, symbolizing his watch.

Curry was very happy and couldn't put it down.

"Thank you, boss, this is really a perfect gift, I will treasure it!" Curry stood up and hugged Tang Yu.

"I also customized a Finals MVP watch for you, what do you think?"

This kind of motivation is often very useful for players, and it is also the motivation method that Tang Yu likes to use.

The coach gave gifts to the players, which is completely different from the impression of the country, completely opposite!

"I understand, boss. I won't let you down. I will win everything for Houston!" Curry promised Tang Yu solemnly.

Tang Yu did not mention Curry's poor performance in the G1 game against the Suns. He believed that the players would handle their own state problems.

After solving the problems of Curry and Harden, Tang Yu's mind was on Ibaka's matter.

It is inevitable that Ibaka and Amundsen will be suspended for the fight. As for how many games, it is unknown.

"Max, do you think I should call Mr. Stern?"

"I think so. This is a good idea. At least I can find out and arrange the lineup for the next few games."

Tang Yu nodded. Max was right. Knowing a rough result can arrange the team's next game earlier.game.

He called the league president, Mr. David Stern, and the call was answered soon.

"Hello, Tang Yu, are you here to inquire about the news?"

"Yes, Mr. Stern, I want to ask how long Serge will be suspended?"

Tang Yu's directness also made Stern laugh, "Haha, it is said that the boss of the Rockets is a boss who likes to be straightforward, but I didn't expect it to be true."

Then Stern informed Tang Yu of the league's decision. Serge Ibaka was suspended for three games and fined $50,000, and Louis Amundson was suspended for two games and fined $30,000.

Jared Dudley, the instigator of the whole thing, was suspended for one game and fined $20,000.

Tang Yu knew that this was all a matter of Stern's words. He said that he would be fined as many games as he wanted. As a leader, he just needed to give an opinion, but who dared not listen to this opinion!

"Thank you very much, you are a good person!"

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yu informed Stevens of Ibaka's three-game suspension.

Let him and the coaching staff arrange the team's rotation lineup and players' playing time for the next three games.

In the afternoon, the NBA also officially announced the official punishment decision for the fight between the Rockets and the Suns in the first game.

This ticket and the punishment are already quite severe. If it weren't for the playoffs, the league would probably be longer.

Stevens also prepared the team's rotation for the next game.

Stevens, Payton and Cassell came to Tang Yu's office together.

"Tell me, what do we need to change in the second game." Tang Yu went straight to the point.

"We studied it a bit and thought that putting Luis Scola in the starting lineup is the best choice."

"Oh? Why not A-Lin?"

Gary Payton tilted his neck and said, "A-Lin can provide more tactical changes on the bench. We can use him to play a five-small lineup. He can appear in any position of the three, four, and five."

"Well, continue."

"We use a 9-man rotation lineup, which can better keep the main players on the court and get enough rest."

After Payton finished speaking, he handed his tablet to Tang Yu, who picked it up and checked it. It was a very detailed schedule of players' appearances.

This included detailed listing of the substitution periods, and Tang Yu nodded in affirmation.

"Very good, then the next few games will be arranged according to this lineup if there are no accidents!"