Chapter 539 The lineup is completed

In the following days, Dawson and Morey began to make frequent moves to continuously strengthen the Houston Rockets' existing lineup. However, most other teams looked down upon the Houston Rockets' existing tradable players, so they could only aim at free agency.

players.

Finally, after much consideration, the Houston Rockets signed center Sandov, the former center of the Pacers. He is 2.18 meters tall and weighs 118 kilograms. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per game last season. His statistics are extremely ordinary, but the signing

He was only used as the second backup center, so he signed a contract for $1.7 million over three years.

What really surprised Lin Feng was that Morey took a fancy to another potential player - Larry Hughes, a free agent, signed with the Golden State Warriors for 4 years and 18 million US dollars. Originally, Dawson was going to pay 14 million US dollars for 3 years.

However, when Lin Feng accidentally saw this contract, he immediately decided to sign Larry Hughes for 1,800 US dollars for 4 years.

Larry Hughes, 1.96 meters tall and weighing 85 kilograms, was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 1998 draft. Last season with the Warriors, he averaged 12.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

, this figure was obtained for 18 million US dollars in 4 years, and both parties made no profit or loss. But Lin Feng knew that this Larry Hughes would play superstar data in the next three years and be selected for the All-Defensive Team. But in the end

, after winning the super contract, Larry Hughes instantly lost his fighting spirit and became a spokesperson for high salary and incompetence.

Sign him now, and when he puts up numbers and asks for a high-paying contract, Lin Feng can use him to exchange for future draft picks. Deron Williams, Paul, these are coveted players, even if they can't be exchanged

They can also exchange for super sixth man Ginobili, a super sixth man who does not demand a starting position and can produce super statistics every time he comes out.

After signing two free agents, the Rockets' lineup has been initially completed, with a total of 13 players. (A team can have up to 15 players)

Center: Olajuwon (6 million this year, voluntarily take a veteran contract in the next two years), Yao Ming (number one pick contract), Sandov.

Power forward: Rodman (Lin Feng) gave him a 4-year, US$30 million contract. This contract belongs to the 36-year-old veteran clause. Generally speaking, players over 36 years old usually have short-term contracts. After all, they can retire at any time.

It is impossible for the team to sign a long-term contract. However, in order to provide salary space and at the same time give a high-value contract to veterans who still have certain strength, many teams will extend the number of years when signing contracts, so that even if the veteran retires, he can still get full salary.

salary, which can be regarded as making up for the shortfall in the single-year contract amount), Boozer and Scola (still training overseas, Lin Feng plans to let them train for 1-2 years before signing)

Small forward: Prince (about 3 million in three years), Maurice Taylor

Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan (veteran clause), Larry Hughes, Posjan Natchiba

Point guard: Billups (6-year contract for 52 million, the previous article said 6-year 80 million was a clerical error, Billups was not worth that much money at the time), Mookie Norris

It seems that the only shortcoming of this lineup is the small forward position. Prince is too young, but once LeBron James joins next year, he will become one of the strongest points. Of course, point guard Billup

Sri Lanka also needs a qualified substitute, but it is difficult to find a substitute who does not complain about playing time and can still perform to a certain level. Of course, in the past two years, he also needs to find a shooting guard who is good enough to replace Jordan.

Although the team still has a lot of dissatisfaction, after a major change, Lin Feng is still quite satisfied that it still has a lineup that is enough on paper to compete in the Western Conference Finals. Moreover, the team also has enough salary space (

(around US$25 million), 1-2 superstars can be signed at any time.

But obviously, the media is not as satisfied with the Houston Rockets lineup as Lin Feng.

"Los Angeles Times" comments - After the Houston Rockets made earth-shaking changes in the summer, except for the shooting guard, which we are impeccable, the other positions are so uneasy. At center, Olajuwon is old, and Yao Ming is a new player.

Can we expect the No. 1 pick? At power forward, can Rodman still show the strength of the "rebound monster" he was 2 years ago? At small forward, he started with a rookie with the 15th pick, which is simply ridiculous. Point guard, from

Judging from Billups' historical data, he is just qualified. But for a team with "His Majesty the Flying Man", can such a point guard have hope?

Whether the Houston Rockets can create miracles and whether our "Flying Majesty" can write new history again depends on the performance in the first round of the new season. But no matter whether the Houston Rockets are strong or not, the NBA championship in the 2002-03 season will be

Are our Los Angeles Lakers.

The comments of the Los Angeles Times were recognized by major mainstream media in the United States. For a team that has undergone major changes, almost the entire lineup has changed. It is doubtful whether the three months of training in the summer can be used to blend in and create a tacit understanding. This season

It is already a good performance to make it to the playoffs, and the championship is a completely beautiful hope. As for next season, even if the Houston Rockets are lucky enough to get the No. 1 pick, or even several good picks, and sign LeBron James, but by then

At that time, Jordan, Rodman and others were one year older. Can the lineup still be competitive?

However, the "Houston Chronicle", under Lin Feng's signal, wrote a report in response to the doubts from the outside world - the Houston Rockets' goal this season is not only to reach the playoffs, but also Billups, Yao Ming, Boozer

, Prince and others are all players who are seriously underestimated by the outside world. I believe that the Houston Rockets will definitely impress everyone in the new season. And this year's three rookies, as well as Billups, will play something that everyone unexpectedly

Data helps "His Majesty the Flying Man" go further.

This report by the "Houston Chronicle" was just like a stone thrown into the sea, it made a splash. However, when the season ended and someone who was interested opened the report again, they realized how prescient this report was.

While training with the Houston Rockets and preparing for the new season, Lin Feng was preparing to return to China.

"Yao, I am going back to China this time to contact several sports shoe factories to see if they have enough technology. If so, I will build a pair of boots specifically for you." Lin Feng said.

"Well, thank you, boss." Yao Ming nodded. He has already ordered his agent team to reject Reebok's contract and is considering other contracts. In Yao Ming's mind, he gives priority to domestic contracts with the same brand. If Lin Feng can find a domestic manufacturer

, he naturally signed a contract with a domestic brand.

"Coach Tomjanovich, I'm causing trouble for you. I'll leave everything to you." Lin Feng said cautiously.

"Don't worry, boss. Although the team has changed its lineup, Jordan, Rodman, and Olajuwon are all veterans with rich experience. Their cooperation will not be a problem. And their influence on other players is

Huge, I haven't seen the players training so hard in the offseason for a long time. Believe me, the Houston Rockets have been able to take off this season." Tomjanovich said excitedly, pointing to the players who were training hard on the court.

Lin Feng looked at the 13 players sweating profusely on the court and smiled confidently. These are the Houston Rockets built by himself. They will start competing in the NBA in the new season.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Lin Feng went to his "fsn-houston" TV station in Houston.

"Hi, Terry, how are you doing? How are the ratings for the second season of "Prison Break"?" Lin Feng asked.

"Boss, it's not bad. Although it's not as popular as the first season, it still ranks first among TV dramas with an average of 43 million viewers per episode." Terry said excitedly.

In the second season of "Prison Break", Spielberg revised it. After the protagonist "Michael Scofield" and others escaped, they were trapped on an isolated island with complex terrain. The police blocked the island and are gradually searching. "

"Michael Scofield" once again used his talent as a structural engineer to lead everyone away from this isolated island.

The second season of "Prison Break" has currently aired 10 episodes, and has also brought Lin Feng a net profit of 40 million US dollars. However, Lin Feng invested all of it in the "fsn-houston" TV station, hoping to become the most famous TV station in the United States.

For a TV station, just one sports channel or one TV drama channel is not enough.

"By the way, boss, you are so awesome. You actually brought Jordan here. You are simply a god in the hearts of Houston Rockets fans. Now I have received many advertising contracts here, all in order to be able to play at the Rockets' home games this season.

During the commercial break." Terry's eyes flashed with golden light.

"But boss, with the arrival of Jordan, there is no need to worry about the ratings of our sports channel. But the TV drama channel is really difficult to support with just one "Prison Break". Why don't you, boss, write a few more scripts for filming? Even if there is no

"Prison Break" is successful, it can be half as successful." Terry said with bright eyes.

Lin Feng smiled. I still have a lot of books in mind. After all, I watched so many American TV series, "Heroes", "24", etc., too many.

"By the way, how are you doing with the establishment of an e-sports channel?" Lin Feng asked. E-sports competitions will be a new grand strategy for his "second world", and he wants to promote "e-sports competitions"

You have to have a television station, but fortunately you have a national television station now.

"Boss, everything is fine. However, this 'e-sports competition' is a new thing after all. How high the ratings can be is not guaranteed for the time being." After thinking for a moment, Terry said cautiously.

Lin Feng nodded, this is indeed true. If you want to make the "E-Sports Competition" an e-Sports competition that can maintain vitality for a long time and attract the attention of all game-loving players around the world, it depends on how you operate it.

"Okay, I'm going back to China. Send a few smart and capable people to go back with me and sign contracts with several domestic TV stations to broadcast the Houston Rockets game, as well as a contract to broadcast the 'e-sports competition'." Lin

The wind commanded.

Domestic cctv is currently contacted and is temporarily unwilling to broadcast the "e-sports competition" that Lin Feng is planning to host. However, if cctv does not broadcast live, is there nothing I can do?
Chapter completed!