After stopping the game, he began to organize the players to conduct routine training programs.
Today the Rockets focused on practicing defensive rotations and tried some new transition lineups.
"Yi's shooting ability and ability to recover provide the team with more tactical options."
"Boss, just wait and see. Some brand-new tactics will be used in the next game... some tactics you taught me before but lacked the conditions for implementation."
Mark Jackson said with a smile.
Shen Fei nodded: "Then I'll wait and see."
"By the way, do you feel that the presence of Ben today has made some differences in our defensive system?"
Shen Fei asked.
"It's true. Big Ben's single defense is top-notch, his assist defense is top-notch, and his defensive coverage is huge."
"Whether he is paired with Yao Ming or Tucker, he can play a very good defensive role, and he can also help his teammates cover up their weaknesses."
"Our defense was actually pretty good before, but with the addition of Big Ben, there are some subtle changes."
Mark Jackson touched his chin and analyzed it carefully.
"This is just training."
"You have had many interactions with Ben in his career, and you must know the impact of his mental attributes on the game."
"Soon, he will give the Rockets' opponents a 'moment of terror.'"
Shen Fei said with a smile.
He has great confidence in Big Ben.
Shen Fei has also seen some unfavorable rumors about Ben Wallace on the Internet.
It's nothing more than... Big Ben's defense is not as strong as the statistics, Rasheed Wallace is crucial!
Or maybe the Pistons' perimeter defenses are also very good, preventing their opponents from attacking the inside at full speed.
Or, you can see that Ben is no longer good when he gets to the Bulls. Doesn't this prove that he is a system player?
In Shen Fei's opinion, these three points cannot withstand scrutiny.
First of all, before Rasheed Wallace joined the Pistons, Ben Wallace had already won two DPOYs.
This can also be used as a response to the second question. Before the Pistons' five tigers were assembled, they had already established a no-fly zone in Detroit.
As for the decline after leaving the Bulls, it is actually very easy to understand, because Ben was already 32 years old at the time.
It is easy to understand that an insider with a height of just over two meters has declined significantly after getting older.
Short insiders, or short players in the same position, will inevitably encounter "Waterloo" once their explosive power drops. This is an objective fact.
Even for a historical giant like Iverson, his rate of decline is exaggerated due to his size.
Therefore, you cannot deny his dominance in his peak period just because of his performance as he gets older.
In Shen Fei's view, it is not the Pistons' system that creates Ben, but the team that creates the Pistons' system.
He has won the Defensive Player of the Year 4 times in 5 years. He can protect the frame and help defend, and he has full mental attributes. He will never hesitate to do his best. The most important thing is... he is fierce!
These are the reasons why Shen Fei believes in Ben Wallace.
Now, he can't wait to watch Ben and Nowitzki face off.
Both are at their peak, one attack and one defense, head-to-head, how can people not look forward to it?!
............
In the evening, Shen Fei drove back to the villa.
After briefly washing up, he took a glass of red wine as usual and went to the bedside to empty it.
However, before Shen Fei had time to think about anything this time, the phone rang at an inappropriate time.
The caller was Under Armour’s director of operations, Josie Alba.
"Boss, didn't you ask me to find as many big brands as possible, even luxury brands, to co-brand?"
"So I mobilized all my connections and publicized it widely."
"Guess what? eliesaab just contacted us!"
Alba said excitedly.
Shen Fei was also a little surprised after hearing this.
eliesaab, the top international luxury brand.
His haute couture is sought after by celebrities and aristocrats all over the world.
Using the most simple and easy-to-understand element - price, as a measurement, the price of eliesaab's seasonal haute couture dress is measured in millions.
And every season’s haute couture is hard to find.
Top celebrities in the entertainment industry usually try to borrow clothes from eliesaab when walking on the red carpet (the ones who can borrow clothes are all big names in the industry).
But what Shen Fei is confused about is why a typical luxury brand like eliesaab would want to cooperate with Under Armor?
This kind of cross-border attempt was rarely heard of by Shen Fei in his two lifetimes.
"That's right, they are willing to set up a branch line and make a joint venture with us."
"But there is one condition."
Alba said.
"What conditions?"
Shen Fei asked.
It is not difficult to understand that the other party proposes to cooperate with branch brands.
To put it simply, few people can afford eliesaab.
However, while maintaining a high cool tone, they also need a market, which prompted the birth of branch lines.
The price of the brand branch line is half or even more than that of the main line, the products are of better quality and quantity, and they generally share the same designer as the main line.
The key is, what are the other party’s conditions?
"They want to ask you, boss... to be the spokesperson for their men's haute couture this season!"
“This is the first time in eliesaab’s history that they are doing men’s haute couture, and this is a landmark moment for them.”
"Boss, this is eliesaab! You are so awesome. Others are rushing to be their spokesperson, but they actively invited you."
Alba said excitedly.
Shen Fei was speechless after hearing this.
In order to achieve this cooperation, it actually requires "selling one's appearance"?
"Boss, once this happens, the entire fashion and trend circles will be shocked."
"By then, our Under Armor brand value will definitely have a qualitative leap!"
"Some young people who pursue fashion may prefer us. After all, Nike and Adidas have no chance to cooperate with eliesaab."
Seeing that Shen Fei didn't respond, Alba quickly persuaded him.
"Why are they looking for me?"
Shen Fei asked.
"em... I said that it is their chief designer who thinks your temperament, mind, and appearance are all in line with eliesaab's brand image."
“If you become their first men’s haute couture endorsement...it will also be of great benefit to their brand value!”
Alba explained.
Shen Fei's emergence in the past six months has not only "made waves" in the NBA circle, but also attracted a lot of attention in other fields.
His goal-oriented and extremely confident character, excellent strength, and good looks have attracted countless fans around the world.
For example, Huaxia’s Weibo has a special super-chat - #深飞Outer Girlfriend Club#. The number of fans has exceeded 100 million, which is no worse than any top celebrity in the entertainment industry!
There are similar online groups in beautiful countries.
Although eliesaab has a long history and a large business, it also hopes to hire outstanding young people to continue to maintain its influence.
Shen Fei is the perfect candidate!
"One more thing, boss! They considered that you are busy with work and may not want to participate in the tedious shooting and publicity, so they took the initiative to propose..."
"After you become a spokesperson, you only need to wear their haute couture specially designed for you and attend a public event! There is no need to do anything else!"
Alba continued to persuade.
After all, such cooperation, whether it is Under Armor, eliesaab, or Shen Fei himself, will be beneficial and harmless!
"It's quite sincere..."
"It's really not difficult to wear their clothes to attend an event."
"However, there is one thing you need to communicate with them, that is, our joint model needs to have Chinese elements."
"If there's no problem, come see me again."
Shen Fei was not in a hurry to agree and put forward additional conditions.
After all, the system mission not only requires Under Armor to become the world's top sports brand, but also requires it to be a Chinese national brand.
This condition mentioned by Shen Fei is very necessary!
"Okay, I'll contact them tomorrow!"
Alba was very excited.
This matter is basically done!
After hanging up the phone, Shen Fei continued to look at his phone.
Ajiali replied to him around 10 o'clock in the morning - "It's okay for me to be the spokesperson of Under Armor, but you also have to be our spokesperson!"
Shen Fei touched his nose.
[What’s going on? Suddenly everyone is interested in me?]
Asian young people are confused.
............
Time flew by and the next night came in a blink of an eye.
January 21, China time, Dallas, American Airlines Center Arena.
The much-anticipated game between the Rockets and the Mavericks is here as scheduled!
CCTV will naturally not miss such an important game.
"Hello all viewers, tv-5 brings you the broadcast of NBA games."
"I am Yu Jia!"
"I am Yang Yi."
In the broadcast room, two commentators started.
"What we bring to you today is the highlight game - the Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game!"
"Coach Yang, can you give us a brief analysis of this game?"
Yu Jia asked.
"OK."
"Both sides in today's game are the top teams in the Western Conference."
"The Rockets currently have 20 consecutive victories and are at the top of the league. The Dallas Mavericks are third in the Western Conference and are in very good shape recently."
"It is worth mentioning that Caron Butler, the original main small forward of the Mavericks, was injured not long ago. But during his injury, the Mavericks not only were not affected, but instead had a winning streak."
Yang Yi introduced.
"Winning streak is not scary, who would be embarrassed if someone is missing?"
Yu Jia joked.
"Haha, that's indeed the case."
"So after Butler returned from injury, Mavericks coach Carlisle did not let him return to the starting lineup."
"Marion, who performed well before, took his place and became the team's starting third position."
Yang Yi continued to introduce.
"Coach Yang, do you think this adjustment is beneficial to the Mavericks?"
Yu Jia asked.
“I personally think it’s a good adjustment!”
"This adjustment shows Carlisle's courage. The Mavericks' starting lineup is more balanced offensively and defensively, and the bench lineup has become sharper because of Butler!"
Yang Yi said with certainty.
"Jason Tre plus Caron Butler, the Mavericks' bench is really good."
"However, we all know that the Rockets' bench firepower is the best in the league."
"It seems that the confrontation between the two teams today will be very interesting!"
"Okay, now the game is about to start, let's hand the camera to the front!"
After saying that, Yu Jia waved his hand and the screen turned to the American Airlines Center Arena.