rpbooks Chapter 258 Trading Yao Ming
Chapter 258 Trading Yao Ming
Chapter 258 Trading Yao Ming
"I didn't have a choice before. Houston needed me, Chinese fans needed me, and the national team needed me. I could only gain weight desperately and bear all the pressure, even though it was clear that there would be a risk of injury."
"But it's different now. I have waited for you, Channing. Your outstanding performance in the Olympics has proved that you can be the core leader of the Chinese men's basketball team. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief and unload Part of the burden."
Yao Ming smiled and patted Channing on the shoulder:
"I decided to lose weight and regain my previous speed and flexibility. Of course, while reducing the risk of injury, it will naturally reduce my dominance on the basketball court. I need you to make up for this. superior."
Seeing Yao Ming's determined gaze, Qian Ning jumped up and gave Yao Ming a high five.
The two people reached an agreement on their willingness to team up. The next step is how to operate it. Unlike James looking for Wade to team up in the summer of 10, both Channing and Yao Ming have contracts and can only seek a transaction to solve the problem.
But, will the Rockets let it go?
After staying up all night, the two finalized the plan after a night of discussions. Yao Ming would stay in Shanghai. Channing packed his luggage early the next morning and flew to Philadelphia. Then he summoned the 76ers owner Ed Snyder and Head coach Cheeks has a meeting.
As soon as he heard that Yao Ming was willing to join, Ed Snyder was so happy that he was at a loss, his eyes were staring at the knife. A single Channing had already quadrupled the 76ers' ticket revenue, plus the super center Yao Ming, Isn't that lying in the pile of money?
As for weight gain and weight loss, trade details, and league audits, Ed Snyder didn't care at all. He gave the new team manager Cheeks a death order:
"At all costs, we must draw Yao Ming over!"
Cheeks looked distressed, and Ed Snyder slapped the table, showing the boldness of a big benefactor:
"I don't care about the difficulties. After a summer of hard work, Qian Ning finally convinced Yao Ming, but you can't handle it? Then what do you want? Don't talk about it. If you can't get Yao Ming, I will fire you!"
The domineering boss and Channing's hard work also made Cheeks full of pride:
"Don't talk about it, the Rockets can't be dealt with, I'll resign myself!"
After the top management finalized the strategic goals, Channing and Cheeks began to discuss in secret and implement the plan agreed with Yao Ming.
At the beginning of October, Yao Ming called several times to urge him, but Yao Ming was still unwilling to leave and return to Houston. The Rockets management couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled. Especially recently, Yao Ming’s sudden and very firm request to lose weight in the new season made Rockets coach Adel Mann was annoyed.
"You are not allowed to play in the Olympics with an injury. If you insist on playing, it is unreasonable to insist on losing weight instead of returning to recuperate after the second injury."
Adelman's attitude gradually got worse in the communication with Yao Ming. Unexpectedly, Yao Ming changed his mild temper and yelled at Adelman directly.
"I have been dissatisfied with you for a long time. Over the past few years, I have been asked to gain weight repeatedly. Regardless of my physical condition, I have been asked to play more than 37 minutes every night. For many years, I have not even been willing to find a reliable substitute. You guys This is squeezing me to death, I quit!"
Angrily dropped the phone, Adelman was dumbfounded in the United States. For so many years, only McGrady in the Rockets could talk to him like this. Yao Ming has always been a hard-working role player. I don’t know why his temper suddenly rose?
"Hmph, don't learn if you're good. If you have a bad temper, I'll let you hang out for a few days. I'll clean you up after you apologize to me!"
Adelman was still angry. He originally planned to delay Yao Ming for a few days before making another plan. Unexpectedly, Yao Ming directly passed him and contacted the Rockets team manager Morey, claiming that he had not been treated fairly by the Rockets for so many years. Especially with Adelman's coaching philosophy is seriously at odds, can not continue to cooperate, request a trade!
transaction!
Hearing this word from Morey's mouth, Adelman felt as if he was hit by five thunderbolts. He originally wanted to sharpen Yao Ming's temper, but who knew that he would do so terribly.
Full of anger, Adelman smashed the vacuum flask and walked away.
For Rockets manager Morey, this is an inevitable challenge. Adelman can stay out of the matter and wait for the result, but Morey cannot escape.
After half a month of communication, I have tried persuasion, coercion, and temptation. Yao Ming is like a hard-hearted man, and he will not spit out after killing the deal. Now, Morey believes that Yao Ming is not playing in the offseason. It was a gimmick to force the palace to sign in, but he really wanted to leave.
"Let's go on, Dayao, trust me again, give me half a season, before the trade deadline next year at the latest, I will definitely find you a substitute!"
"Adelman is a stubborn old man with a very rotten mind. I have already criticized him severely. Don't worry, your playing time will be strictly limited to 35 minutes next season to ensure that you get enough rest!"
"We have cooperated for so many years, we know each other very well, we are old friends, you will not really want to leave, will you?"
"What about so many Houston fans? They are your loyal fans, are you really willing to break their hearts?"
Various methods were used, but Yao Ming still insisted on leaving. Morey sighed, and after reporting to the owner of the Rockets, he opened the news of Yao Ming's trade to the entire NBA.
"What? Yao Ming is leaving Houston!"
"Really? It's not a joke, is it?"
"It's time to leave, Houston is not worthy of Dayao!"
The management of 30 teams exploded in an instant, and Yao Ming entered the trading market, making the end of the 2008 offseason extremely lively.
"Come to my Spurs. The average time per game is controlled at about 30 minutes. Only I know how to use Yao Ming."
Popovich spoke first, and was soon ridiculed by everyone.
"Okay, what about your Duncan? Or Parker + Ginobili?"
Popovich shut his mouth, he couldn't bear any of them.
In addition to the Spurs, the Lakers, Celtics, and Mavericks all have a strong interest in Yao Ming. Unfortunately, they all have a fatal problem. There are already many superstars in the team, such as the Lakers' Kobe, Gasol, Kyle The Big Three of the Special People, Nowitzki and Kidd of the Mavericks are super high-paid stars, and there is no room for the little giant Yao Ming.
The Suns and the Heat also expressed strong interest. However, the Suns have always played bombardment. Nash and Stoudemire matched perfectly. The Suns management expressed doubts about Yao Ming's ability to adapt to the bombardment.
The Heat's offer is very positive, but unfortunately, Wade is not for sale, and the other players are not up to the grade. Is it possible to exchange Haslem + rookie Beasley for Yao Ming?Even if you think about it, you know it's impossible.
(End of this chapter)