Four Hundred and Twenty-Two. The Shorter the Message, the Worse the Rocket (5K Chapter)

On the afternoon of April 30th, Yao Ming asked Bill Duffy to officially notify the Rockets that he refused to implement the player option for next season, and postponed the contract negotiation with the Rockets until after the free market opened in July.

Then Yao Ming rushed back to China overnight, asked Ye Li to help fire most of the domestic agents of the Yao team, and asked Ye Li to re-establish a management team in charge of domestic business operations, and contact Bill Duffy to deal with it.

Yao Ming was so decisive for the first time since his 8-year NBA career.

On Labor Day, Yao Ming attended the Labor Day party in Shanghai. After the party, he was interviewed and asked if he was the Rockets team that really wanted to cut salary and renew his contract. Yao Ming replied:

"I very much hope that I can be a Rockets player until the day I retire, but Xiaobawang made me realize that I have paid enough for the Rockets. The biggest contribution is health and time. I put my best Years to the Rockets, I think that's enough,

At my age, at the end of my career, I'm ready to enter free agency,

After communicating with Xiaobawang, I know that I should consider more situations and choose a team that can really compete for the championship. Unfortunately, I have never been close to the championship in the Rockets.

I also want to be like Little Overlord. The Grizzlies have always considered him and found a more suitable teammate for him. I hope the team can consider me.

I hope to get enough respect, I can accept a salary cut to form a championship lineup, but if I can, I hope I make such a choice myself. "

When Yao Ming jumped out of the player option, sports reporters from China and the United States were waiting for Yao Ming's next move.

Jumping out of the contract does not mean entering the free market, and it is likely that the verbal contract renewal has been completed before the start of the offseason.

When he said these words, it represented that he publicly announced to test the free market, and detonated the free market that would have been crazy in advance!

By the way, he also dragged Sun Ce into the water...

The black fans in China immediately became excited, and I don't know what some domestic fans thought. They began to scold Yao Ming for being disloyal to the Rockets and Houston, as if they were from Houston.

And Sun Ce also has a bad physique. Many domestic black fans couldn't find the black Sun Ce in this year's playoffs, and they all made it to the second round. He also had a 50+ triple-double. Compared with the rookies of the same class, his personal performance can be called unbelievable.

Finally, now is the chance for Heisun Ce!

But... most people are still sensible,

Knowing that leaving the Rockets, for Yao Ming, it is possible to continue his career for several years. Staying in the Rockets, the Rockets will always have only Yao Ming inside. The Rockets just ended this season. Last season, Yao Ming could play 77 games a year. This season, the number of games played dropped directly to 70 games. It is obvious that he is more tired than last year.

If things go on like this, Yao Ming can last two years!

As long as it is an individual, it can be seen that Yao Ming will not be used by any team except the Rockets. The best and most suitable teammate with the inside partner will not be just Kenyon Martin who is on the verge of retirement. Muhammad of the Bobcats can have Tyson Chandler and Ratliff on the bench. The best backup Yao Ming has ever had is Mutombo...

Is this something humans can do?

Many fans feel that Sun Ce "saved" Yao Ming!

Sun Ce's reputation in the country skyrocketed for a while!

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Yao Ming's answer was discussed between him and Bill Duffy. Originally, he planned to notify Sun Cehui of this, and was ready to owe him a favor. Bill Duffy said that he would just help to inform.

But Bill Duffy...

"Noah, listen to me..." Bill Duffy on the other end of the phone racked his brains for an excuse.

Before Yao Ming publicly stated that he would test the free market, he planned to tell Sun Ce in advance, but he forgot...

This is not the first time he is forgetful. He once lost $2 million to his players because of his forgetfulness...

After thinking for a long time, Bill Duffy couldn't think of a valid excuse, and replied honestly: "Sorry, Noah, I forgot to notify you in advance."

"..." Sun Ce listened to Bill talking to himself for a long time, so speechless.

"It's okay," Sun Ce replied, "I don't really care about this, really, as long as I don't lose any money."

Hearing Sun Ce's words, Bill Duffy was so ashamed. Yao Ming and Nash often made fun of him with that incident, and now Sun Ce has also started.

"No money will be lost..." Bill Duffy replied depressedly, "By the way, the Shanghai Municipal Government contacted me and wanted you to be the image spokesperson of Shanghai, which may increase your commercial value..."

"Shanghai wants me to be its image spokesperson? I'm from Chengdu! Don't they have Brother Yao?" Sun Ce complained.

"Chengdu? Oh, I remembered, Noah, you said that there are many Pan Dafus in your hometown."

"Yes, Pan Dafu..." Sun Ce somehow sounded Artest...

"Okay, I understand. You will have a publicity event in Chengdu in July, and you will definitely communicate with the local government at that time. I will tell them that Shanghai is planning to find you as its image spokesperson..."

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Bill Duffy's apology somehow got involved in giving Panda a substitute spokesperson.

But Sun Ce doesn't care about that much anymore, Yao has definitely entered the free market, and this summer's free market is worth seeing.

Sun Ce knew that the Grizzlies were just watching the show, so he didn't mention the lineup change. The city of Memphis alone...could hardly attract the top free agents this summer.

Except for the 2003 generation, Stoudemire, and Yao Ming, the Grizzlies will not want other free agents when they come. Finding some substitutes is the key.

As for the media in Houston and Texas criticizing him and Sun for provoking Yao Ming's relationship with the Rockets... Sun Celi didn't want to bother.

On the contrary, what Yao Ming said made Sun Ce more popular among the fans in Memphis, because Yao Ming revealed a meaning between the lines-Sun Ce is very satisfied with the management of the Grizzlies, and Yao Ming is very envious of the treatment Sun Ce received.

This is of great help to the Grizzlies in renewing Sun Ce in the summer of 2011!

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Time flickered to May 8. After two days of preparations, the third game of the series, the Grizzlies vs. the Suns, arrived.

Today, the nba officially announced the two major awards of MVP and Most Improved Award. LeBron James of the Cavaliers won 104 of the 121 first-place votes, making him the MVP with an absolute advantage.

No one other than James has more than 10 first-place votes, Howard has nine, Kobe has four, Durant has three...

The last first ballot, I don't know who has a strong head, actually voted for Sun Ce! It's the same as Rose inexplicably got two second votes for mvp last year.

Sun Ce saw that he was actually on the list of mvp votes!

In terms of the most improved award, Kevin Durant won this award...

This season is quite weird, the scoring leader is actually the player who has improved the most.

However, May 8th was really an unfortunate day. Sun Ce spent a precious star experience card, which is the "30+ triple-double random star experience card".

There were 4 Harden, 1 Baron Davis, 2 Charles Barkley, n Big O, n James, n Westbrook, Jordan once, Payton once, Isaiah once -Thomas... also saw Curry from the future once, alphabet song twice...

It's so hard to draw James Worthy!

It's not that James Worthy isn't good enough, he's a two-time three-team pick, a Finals mvp...but it's not a core player at all, it's a role player, and it's a catch-and-shoot role player...

Although James Worthy is also a physical player, he is not as useful as Westbrook. Ball control is a negative bonus for Sun Ce... The impact and other aspects are not what Sun Ce wants.

But it can help more or less. For example, Sun Ce did a good second attack in this game.

Sun Ce scored 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists in this game, but the Grizzlies still lost to the Suns 103 to 112, which was the lowest point difference since three games.

The difference in strength is obvious. It’s not just a lack of an outside line. Although Gay’s strength is not as good as James Worthy, a 50-star Hall of Famer, he can do almost the same thing. He has one more shot than James Worthy. , One more Sun Ce is useless.

Except for Randolph and Battier, Conley, Gay, Jr. Gasol, Jr. Jordan among the eight major rotation players, plus Sun Ce who broke out today, and Gay, the oldest player, is still on the rookie contract. All players are tender.

Anthony Parker is still not good enough to play in the playoffs at this age, and he is not an experienced player. He didn't perform well in the first round. On the contrary, Conley and Sun Ce performed better when they played double point guards.

After losing to the Suns and falling behind 0-3, Yao Ming made a phone call to comfort Sun Ce. He was about to lose the playoffs. Yao Ming worried that Sun Ce would not be able to bear losing the playoffs for the first time.

Sun Ce was mentally prepared. The Spurs were abused like that. He really wanted to win the game, but he lost after the game... There is nothing to regret. The boss did his best, teammate cba.

Sun Ce asked which team Yao Ming was planning to go to, and he wanted to suggest that Yao Ming go to the Mavericks.

Sun Ce remembered that the Mavericks would have brought in Chandler, but Chandler only played 27 or 8 minutes a game, mainly responsible for the defense at specific moments, and Chandler actually didn't play that well offensively when he was on the court. There is no technology.

And the Mavericks have the conditions to find a backup center with similar abilities.

But Sun Ce did not say that he did not want to affect the judgment of Bill Duffy and Yao Ming. After all, it does not mean which team you want to go to, but whichever team is suitable, you must go there. There are many things to consider.

Everyone knows that Kobe and James can play the effect of an enhanced version of Pippen and Jordan, but it is impossible for the two to join forces.

However, after falling behind 0 to 3, on May 10, the Grizzlies broke out after falling behind 0 to 3. They beat the Suns 99 to 91 at home to avoid being swept.

But on May 12th, the Grizzlies' journey this season stopped. They lost 105 to 112 away to the Suns, 1 to 4, and the Grizzlies officially fished!

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Life...is always changing.

Just like now, Sun Ce began to slump on the sofa in the apartment and watch James on TV being ravaged by the Celtics, three old and one new.

On May 13th, after losing to the Suns yesterday, the Grizzlies returned to Memphis early this morning. The season is over. The team plans to hold a season-ending event in two days to give back to the fans and reward the players.

Entering the second round, this year's playoffs played a total of 4 home games. The Grizzlies made a lot of money in terms of tickets, making a profit for the first time in team history...

In the five games of the second round, Sun Ce averaged 10.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Although Sun Ce's performance was far inferior to the first round, overall he was very good. He scored two consecutive games in the third and fourth games. 15+, scoring in double figures in the second round.

For a rookie, no one is too hard on him.

And the fans of the Grizzlies are very satisfied, and the media's overall evaluation of the Grizzlies' season is also very high.

The Grizzlies entered the playoffs, entered the second round, Sun Ce won the Rookie of the Year, set a record for the highest scoring triple-double in the regular season and playoffs... For Grizzlies fans, this is a fantastic season!

And can win a game against the Suns, which is wonderful for Grizzlies fans. The Grizzlies got a better season overall rating than the Spurs. The Spurs lost four games without any suspense. In the third consecutive game, Nash failed to win even one game.

On the contrary, it is the Grizzlies that look iron-blooded, with a tough style of play but not dirty.

Watching the Celtics and Cavaliers battle on Tianwangshan on TV, the Cavaliers lost 88 to 120...

Sun Ce felt really incredible, how could there be such a big gap between the two teams? So big that the difference in the battle of Tianwangshan reached 32 points?

But the fact is that Sun Ce only paid attention to the score occasionally before, and now he feels incredible that the Cavaliers can catch up to a 2-2 tie from a 1-2 deficit after the first three games.

But in the playoffs, there are always magical things happening on and off the court.

The East and West are waiting for the Cavaliers and Celtics to decide the outcome. The Cavaliers and Celtics tied 2-2 in the first four games. They thought it would be a tiebreaker, but they didn't expect that there would be a bloody game all of a sudden. Tu, the series seemed to have no suspense.

The situation in the Western Conference has been released after the Grizzlies lost. The Lakers, who swept the Jazz 4-0, advanced to the Western Conference Finals first, and the Suns followed up. The two MVPs of the 96 Golden Generation will once again compete fight.

In the East, the Magic swept the Eagles and entered the Eastern Conference Finals, but there seemed to be a small problem in their team. Van Gundy and Howard seemed to have started a cold war.

Because Howard has not played very well in the playoffs so far. After the two rounds of the series, he averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds per game. Especially in the first round, he averaged only 9 points and 9 rebounds per game. , arranged a large number of outside shots, easily broke the opponent's defense in two rounds, and swept two consecutive rounds.

But Howard is not happy anymore, he feels that he has been underestimated, and he is not happy to play...

On the off-court side, the Rockets were out of time and tried to re-quote Yao Ming, but Bill Duffy resolutely put the time to negotiate a new contract after the opening of the free market.

In the past ten days or so, Sun Ce thought that the trading market had been fired up, but after Yao Ming's remarks about testing the waters of freedom were published, they fell into an eerie calm.

When those remarks first came out, the hype was very hot. The major media were predicting which teams would pursue Yao Ming, how the free market would explode, and as the best center in the Western Conference, what kind of changes would Yao Ming cause.

But the strange thing is that there are no other authoritative trade rumors except that the Rockets found out that the matter was serious and wanted to renegotiate.

It's all the more bizarre because there aren't even a lot of small-scale trade rumors, which is completely different from the way trade rumors have been circulating during the playoffs in the past few years.

It's so quiet!

The trading market from the end of the regular season to the draft is too quiet!

Although no trades can be made during this period, most of the trades made after the finals and before the draft are negotiated during this period, rather than being completed immediately after the finals.

The quieter you are during this period, the bigger things are!

No one wants to leak the news, and they all want to reduce the interference of off-court factors as much as possible, especially under favorable circumstances, let alone off-court interference.

For example, those teams that have the opportunity to acquire Yao Ming for the first time in four years are unwilling to be disturbed by rumors outside the court and other things.

On the contrary, the Rockets kept releasing news that they regretted it and wanted to have a good talk with Yao Ming.

As a melon eater, Sun Ce felt okay when he was playing in the playoffs in the past few days, and he didn't pay much attention. Now that his season is over, he can't wait to call Bill Duffy 100 times a day to ask about his progress, and he has to endure it. live did not fight.

He finally knows what future Lakers fans feel like waiting for a trade every summer...

Just when Sun Ce saw the Cavaliers' 32-point defeat to the Celtics and was about to practice the erhu and cultivate his sentiments, his cell phone rang.

Bill Duffy called, and Sun Ce answered the call.

"Noah, Yao's deal has reached a multi-party agreement, and the deal can be completed after the playoffs!" Bill Duffy on the other end of the phone was very excited.

Sun Ce asked strangely: "Trading? Isn't it a free agent?"

"We won the opportunity to keep the bird rights, and the other party also promised to give more bargaining chips to help Yao keep the bird rights...I will deal with the follow-up matters, and we will talk next time..."

After hanging up the phone, Sun Ce felt that Yao Dasha had grown up!

Actually riding a horse is a calf!

Sun Ce just suddenly thought that the lineup of the Mavericks is very suitable for Yao Ming, but he didn't expect that the Mavericks really did it!

Wait, Sun Ce suddenly thought of what Bill Duffy said...

Multiple transactions?

The two teams need to trade with Yao Ming after signing first?

"By the way, what's the name of the combination of Dayao and Nowitzki?"

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