Chapter 11 Complete the signing, James' decision 1!
The rookie team continues to serve.
Stephenson saw that both teammates had scored goals. He was very anxious and wanted to express himself. He made a ball-catching gesture with his hands and jumped twice in a similar way.
Shuhao saw that his teammates were so eager and showed the beauty of adulthood, so he passed the ball.
After receiving the ball, Stephenson immediately lowered his center of gravity and began to dribble continuously with his hips.
He didn't recognize the defender in front of him.
I just heard that this person was a short and stocky small forward who was sent overseas to seek gold after the draft.
Stephenson is very confident about such an opponent.
After all, he is someone who has already signed a contract with the Rockets.
[I will definitely appear in the NBA next season. Based on this alone, I am definitely better than this person!]
Stephenson thought so.
However, his dazzling dribbling and shaking did not achieve the expected effect.
Tucker opened his arms like a well-knotted spider web, making it impossible to see any flaw.
Stephenson did not believe in evil. After dribbling the ball under his crotch, he made an in&out fake movement with his right hand, and then suddenly accelerated.
However, as soon as he accelerated, he hit Tucker's chest hard.
"Bang!"
After the collision of muscles sounded, the junior brother staggered back, but Tucker remained motionless.
This situation is exactly the same as when Tony Allen defended George just now.
However, Stephenson does not have the ability to force a shot like George.
He managed to maintain his balance, but found that Tucker had already bullied him.
The opponent continued to steal the ball, making Stephenson very embarrassed.
In the end, he was even forced to near the center circle, and it was very difficult to even dribble properly. He could only turn his back and use his body to prevent the opponent from stealing.
George and Shuhao quickly ran to the outside line, trying to provide support.
Stephenson saw a glimmer of hope and without thinking much, he jumped up and tried to pass the ball.
But the next moment, Tucker jumped up high, stretched his hands vertically upward, like a blocker, and intercepted the ball directly in the air!
Seeing this scene, Shen Fei on the sidelines smiled slightly.
This kind of defensive intensity is exactly what the Rockets need now.
Although Battier is good, his defensive style is more technical and he likes to limit his opponents through anticipation and experience.
But sometimes, you need aggressive defenders to increase the strength of your lineup!
The same goes for pj Tucker, and the same goes for Tony Allen.
Just imagine, if the Rockets had such two defensive gatekeepers in the game against the Jazz, would Deron Williams and Boozer still be able to play so well?
Looking back on the court, Tucker completed the steal and passed the ball to McGrady.
T-mac had just been passed by in one step, and he felt a little unhappy. After receiving the ball, he shot directly from outside the three-point line.
Ecstasy's scissor kicks are still there, but the height of the jump is much lower than in the past.
Fortunately, Jeremy Lin, who is guarding him, is too different in height from him and currently lacks defensive awareness.
Facing McGrady's pull, he had no time to react. He just stretched out his hand symbolically and watched T-Mac complete the shot.
The basketball left his fingertips and spun at high speed, drawing a beautiful arc in the air...
"Shua~"
Hollow into the net!
McGrady hit a face-saving shot.
After the ball, the two teams played back and forth.
However, the free agent team has fewer offensive methods, and the only attacker, Tracy McGrady, is old and unable to sustain output.
As time went by, the rookie team's lead gradually expanded.
When Shen Fei saw this, he raised his hand to the assistant coach, Lucas, and stopped the game.
If the fight continues, it may hurt feelings.
As veterans, they were defeated by three new recruits. If they feel ashamed and don't want to sign with the Rockets, they will be in trouble.
The six people on the field stopped. Lucas invited Shen Fei to his side and introduced with a smile:
"Everyone, this is the new general manager of our Rockets - Shen Fei!"
"This year's draft and free agent trials were all handled by him."
Several players looked at each other.
They all met Shen Fei for the first time.
Although I knew that this manager was a young man before, I was still very surprised when I actually met him today.
In the impression of a few people, those who can get into the position of general manager of an NBA team are all big shots, usually wearing a suit and having a big belly.
And Shen Fei looks like the kind of good student who just graduated from college.
Tall, handsome, and elegant.
If it weren't for the maturity and sharpness in his eyes that students would never have, the six of them would really have put a question mark in their hearts about their futures.
"I just took over the team and was busy with various affairs, so I didn't meet with you all right away. I'm sorry."
Shen Fei spoke.
This was said to the three rookies.
However, when he said apologetic words, his tone did not feel apologetic at all.
The three rookies waved their hands quickly, saying it didn't matter.
"The training match just now was temporarily arranged by me."
With that said, Shen Fei turned to the three free agents headed by Tracy McGrady.
"You are all veterans who have been on the court for many years. You should be able to see their potential, right?"
The Asian young man asked with a smile.
The three of them nodded.
Especially Tony Allen.
He faced off against Paul George throughout the game, and he admired the rookie wing very much.
With a little more time, this boy will become a great weapon!
"What I want to say is that the future of the Rockets will definitely get better and better, and I hope all three of you can join us."
"I guarantee you that in the future, there will be championships and big contracts."
Shen Fei promised.
At this moment, the [Voice of Enchantment] has been turned on, and his words seem to have magic power, making it difficult not to believe.
The three of them nodded.
"Everyone, I want to make something clear to everyone."
Shen Fei continued.
"The future I'm talking about is not something far-fetched."
"The Rockets want to win the championship, and they will win the championship this year!"
Shen Fei announced in a tone that left no room for doubt.
"???"
Six confused faces.
Will you win the championship this year?
[Unfortunately, I thought this manager was reliable just now and there was a future with him, but now I’m starting to talk nonsense?]
The same suspicion appeared more or less in their hearts.
"General Manager, you have the ambition to win the championship. I understand and I fully agree."
"But I just finished the Finals a month ago, and I can honestly say that it is unrealistic for the Rockets to reach the level of the Lakers and Celtics in the short term."
Tony Allen advised.
When Shen Fei heard this, he smiled slightly.
He did not refute, but said:
"It may be too early to say this now."
"But remember, I don't like to talk empty words. Winning the championship is the goal we must achieve this season."
"Okay, I have asked my assistant to prepare contracts for the three of them. The price is definitely much higher than the market price."
"Wish us a happy cooperation."
Saying that, Shen Fei stretched out his right hand.
The three free agents came forward one by one and shook his hand.
The last person to shake hands was Tracy McGrady.
When shaking hands, Shen Fei whispered:
"Tracy, the time for treatment is initially scheduled after the end of the summer league."
"It will take some time for me to prepare the things needed for treatment."
Hearing this, McGrady nodded happily: "I will train hard during this period to get back into shape."
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Half an hour later, the three players completed their respective signings.
Tony Allen received a three-year, $12 million contract with a team option in the third year.
Although the share is not large, in the original time and space, he was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies for 9.7 million in three years in July 2010.
The price offered by Shen Fei is already more than two million yuan higher than the market price.
Tracy McGrady and P.J. Tucker signed with basic salaries, but they were much higher than the normal price.
McGrady also has a player option for the second year.
In other words, Shen Fei gave him a chance to prove himself. One year later, t-mac has the opportunity to get the maximum salary again.
After completing the signing, Shen Fei breathed a sigh of relief.
[With Tucker and Allen, the team's defense will not be a problem.]
[The next step is to settle Griffin’s deal and McGrady’s treatment.]
After thinking about this, Shen Fei returned to the office and began to check the public opinion about Griffin on the Internet.
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On July 8th, Beijing time, LeBron James started live broadcast.
"I'm going to take my talents to Miami."
For a time, basketball fans around the world were shocked.