The yellow storm in the NBA

"Brother Yao, what are your goals for this season? Do you think our lineup needs further strengthening?"

"Oh, do you have any ideas?"

"Well, I think we can't be satisfied with making it to the playoffs, we should take a longer-term view. I joined this league not only to make money, but also to strive for some honors!"

"It's a good idea that you have. Only by maintaining your thirst for honor can you continue to improve. No one wants to win the championship, of course I do too. Every player on our team wants to win the championship. Winning the championship is not only about honor.

, there will also be monetary benefits, which will allow us to get better treatment."

"Brother Yao, with all due respect, our team's current lineup is not enough to support us to the end. It is estimated that it will be difficult to break out of the Western Conference, let alone defeat the Celtics of the Big Three."

"Oh, are you so sure that the Celtics can make it to the finals?" Yao Ming asked curiously when he saw Quan Xiao speaking so confidently.

"No team in the Eastern Conference can threaten the Celtics. Unless they have an accident and one of the Big Three is injured, they will definitely make it to the finals! It will be difficult for us to break out of the Western Conference, not to mention the Spurs, Suns, Mavericks and Hornets.

Neither the Nuggets nor the Jazz are easy to beat, and if the Lakers make trades to strengthen their teams, they won't be easy to deal with either."

"You are right, the competition in the Western Conference is too fierce. It is really difficult for our team to break out of the Western Conference with our team's lineup."

"So our team must strengthen. If we can exchange for a defensive fourth position and a good organizational first position, our team may not be able to achieve something."

"But our boss is so stingy that it's difficult for him to spend money to strengthen the team!" Yao Ming said helplessly.

"Brother Yao, it's hard to ask Alexander, the stingy guy, to take the initiative to pay for it, but how much money have you helped him make since you joined the Rockets? So what I mean is that we can put some pressure on him and ask him to strengthen the team.

, and the attitude must be tough. I don’t believe he doesn’t care about your opinions, otherwise wouldn’t the 29 teams in the league find a team that accepts you and me?”

"Hey, do we really have to do this? Isn't it a bit..." Yao Ming hesitated, because his personality prevented him from doing such a thing.

"Brother Yao, you are already 27 years old. Your peak is only in the past few years. You still have to consider the impact of injuries, so this is the best opportunity. You don't have to worry about the negative consequences of doing this. You have already

He helped Alexander make a lot of money, so let him use part of it to strengthen the team and help the team pursue glory.

This is his duty as a boss."

"I know that Brother Yao values ​​​​love and loyalty, but Alexander will not tell us these things. He only has interests in his eyes. It just so happens that we take this opportunity to give him a little test. If he is not even willing to invest in this, then our contract will end

Let’s switch to other teams after this period, otherwise we will never win the championship in this life.”

"By the way, Brother Yao, when does your contract expire? Is it the highest salary you can get?"

"The contract I signed last year expires in 2011." Yao Ming briefly explained his contract.

"This Alexander is really stingy. With Yao's strength and background, he needs at least 10 million more to meet the market price. Maybe you are considering taking less to help the team strengthen, but he only cares about making money for himself.

Not to mention that he doesn’t take the luxury tax seriously like the Knicks, he has never exceeded it even a little bit!"

"So, we must put pressure on him and not let him just think about squeezing. Otherwise, Brother Yao, if you apply for a trade, some teams will want you. For example, if you go to the Lakers, you can increase your commercial value. Compete for the championship.

The chances are also greater, after all, the Lakers are very willing to invest in rebounding."

Listening to Quan Xiao's words, Yao Ming began to think about the future of himself and the team.

He actually knows what kind of person Alexander is. Over the years, his arrival has helped the Rockets make a lot of money, doubling the team's market value. However, Alexander's investment has not increased. He always wants to spend small money to do big things and get a lot of money.

After piling up leftovers, the team has never been able to break through.

As Quan Xiao said, if he wants to win the championship trophy with the Rockets, it will be difficult to do so with the current lineup and he must strengthen his team.

Especially the 4th and 1st positions, they have always been the team's weakness. Look at Bob Sura before and Alston now. What the hell are they? Their organizational skills are not as good as Tracy McGrady who plays small forward.

Strong, not even as good as Quan Xiao, a rookie.

"You are right, our team does need reinforcements. We cannot just be satisfied with the playoffs, but should take a longer-term view. I will ask my agent to put pressure on the team and urge the team to strengthen. This

You don’t need to get involved in this matter, as you are not suitable as a newcomer."

"Brother Yao, I..."

"You don't need to say anything. Only I can do this. You just need to work hard to improve yourself."

Yao Ming interrupted Quan Xiao. He knew what Quan Xiao wanted to say, but he didn't intend to let Quan Xiao join in. That would be detrimental to Quan Xiao.

Xiao's influence is not good. After all, interfering in management operations is not a good reputation for players, unless your influence is large enough.

"Okay, Brother Yao! I won't get involved now, but if the team wants to cause trouble, I will stand up and speak out. As for a bad reputation or something like that, I don't care. As long as I can play well

Performances, these are all false.”

"Just understand! By the way, what are your personal goals for this season? Best Rookie of the Year shouldn't be your ultimate goal, right?"

"Well, yes, I also want to try the best lineup. I know it is difficult, but I still want to see if there is a chance to achieve it."

"The first team may be a bit difficult. You are a rookie after all, unless your performance is really extraordinary. For example, if you maintain your current performance until the end of the season, then you have a high chance of being selected for the All-NBA first team. Even if our team performs well by then

Good enough to have a chance to compete for regular season MVP."

"Honestly, I've thought about this." Quan Xiao expressed his thoughts without hesitation, "My qualifications are too low, and my identity as a yellow race is also an obstacle. After all, this is an American alliance. So we have to think

To get this MVP, we must do a better job, so good that they have nothing to say and have to give it to us."

Yao Ming sighed softly and said nothing. He felt the same as what Quan Xiao said. In this league, the yellow race is at the bottom. Even though he seems to be very glamorous now, behind the scenes he still has to endure ridicule and unfair treatment.

treatment.

After being silent for a long time, Yao Ming said: "We don't need to take these things too seriously. As long as they perform well on the court, they have to worry about anything they want to do. Since you have this idea, then do it.

I fully support you."

"Thank you, Brother Yao! But you are the boss of the team, shouldn't you lead by example?" Quan Xiao joked.

"Brother Yao, I am the boss, yes, but I don't have as good physical fitness and fitness as you! I'm not bragging, I want to have Quan Lei's physical condition. These centers today are simply incompetent. In the 1990s,

The top four centers, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Russell Chamberlain, they are the comparison targets."

"I know my situation well, so you can do whatever you want. Brother Yao fully supports you. It's time for a yellow MVP to appear in this league."

"Then I would like to thank Brother Yao first. I will definitely do my best!"

"Boy, let's see how far you can go. I'm really looking forward to it!" Looking at Quan Xiao's high-spirited look, Yao Ming thought to himself.