Chris Anderson, just by hearing this name, you may not know much about him, but when you mention his nickname - "Birdman" Anderson, most fans will know who he is.
The deepest impression some people have on him is his exaggerated appearance.
Some people are particularly fond of his big bird tattoo.
He is not only the inside patron saint of the Nuggets, but also a former CBA star.
Anderson was exiled from the league because of drug abuse.
But he turned back and found himself again in Denver.
Shen Fei also has another impression of Anderson - the popularity king.
In 2007, the Nuggets created a "golden double-gun" consisting of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson.
But that year, the Nuggets' jersey sales leader was this blue-collar player with a unique style and flamboyant style!
Some people think that he is a replica of Rodman, and all he lacks is a certain amount of opportunities.
Some people think that he is overrated, has no offensive ability, and cannot survive in the NBA.
But as a time traveler, Shen Fei knew that Anderson played a huge role in the Heat's two consecutive championships in the original time and space.
If the Heat had introduced Birdman when they first formed the Big Three.
Shen Fei believed that even if he could not completely restrain King Nuo Tian, at least he would not be defeated so easily.
Currently, Anderson is still on the Nuggets team, but has not been able to get many playing opportunities.
He's not old yet, it's just that the Nuggets coach no longer trusts him.
After all, no one could have imagined that Anderson would usher in the second spring of his career at the age of 34!
At present, Anderson's transaction value is not high, so Shenfei is very confident in getting him.
As for the bargaining chips, after careful consideration, Shen Fei felt that the young insider on the team, Jordan Hill, was very suitable.
This 23-year-old power forward has a beautiful mid-range shot and good physical fitness.
But Jordan Hill's functionality is not suitable for the "small ball" advocated by Shen Fei.
He can neither protect the frame nor shoot three-pointers from the outside to open up space for the team. He is the kind of player who is insipid and a pity to abandon.
However, Jordan Hill is still very young, and compared to the 32-year-old Birdman, his trade value is only higher.
There is only one problem now, that is, the Nuggets have no shortage of insiders.
If you want to sell Jordan Hill at a good price, you have to let him achieve certain results first and make the Nuggets interested.
In addition, Shen Fei also saw a familiar name on the Nuggets roster - Ty Lawson.
This offensive guard, who is only 183cm tall, will become a Western Conference All-Star in the next few years.
Of course, he also fell very quickly. From All-Star to being kicked out by the team, it only took two years. He is a short-lived player.
Lawson hasn't hit the market yet, so he's a potential stock.
Shen Fei had a bold idea, which was to trade Lawson, and then use the [Spiritual Time Room] to let him reach the peak in a short period of time, and then sell him at a high price.
The Asian young man tapped his fingers on the table, and a rough plan was already formed in his mind.
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Time flies, two months fly by.
On this day, Shen Fei drove again to the Toyota Center Arena.
Tomorrow, the preseason of the 2010-11 season will begin, and the Rockets will also sit at home to face the challenge of the Orlando Magic.
When Shen Fei walked into the gym, the players were training in full swing.
When the Asian young man walked up to Mark Jackson, the latter noticed Shen Fei's arrival.
Shen Fei smiled and put his right index finger in front, making a quiet gesture.
Mark Jackson nodded slightly.
At this time, the Rockets' soldiers were divided into two teams: the main team and the substitute team, and they started a competition with live ammunition.
The lineup of the main team: Lowry and Kevin Martin partner in the backcourt, Battier and Scola are on the forward line, and Hayes is the center.
The substitute team is: Jeremy Lin, Tony Allen, Paul George, Tucker, Blake Griffin.
It is worth mentioning that McGrady was not present.
Like Yao Ming, he is currently doing personal training according to Shen Fei's instructions.
McGrady will not participate in the preseason and will not appear until the start of the regular season!
Although it was just an intra-team training, the competition was very intense.
Players from both sides went all out and held nothing back.
Shen Fei and Mark Jackson were on the sidelines, quietly watching the entire training match.
In addition to the two of them, the Rockets' assistant coaches and some senior executives also witnessed the entire game from the stands on the second floor.
The result of the competition really surprised many people.
The five players on the bench are all newcomers who just joined the team this year.
There are three rookies, two free agents, and the only one with NBA experience is Tony Allen.
But such a lineup showed amazing energy in the game!
Griffin was flying around the sky and escaping the ground in the game, and he was crazy about the basket.
George faced the defensive master Battier, with various elegant shots after passing through flowers, and explosive dunks after a strong breakthrough...
One move after another, there is more of McGrady than two months ago!
The two young men turned the main team's defense upside down, leaving many flaws.
On the defensive end, Tony Allen, Paul George, and P.J. Tucker, these three players with defensive capabilities, prevented the famous veterans of the main team from complaining.
Especially last season's leading scorer on the Rockets - Kevin Martin.
The first-generation "touching porcelain" master, under the care of Tony Allen and Paul George, only made 1 of 10 shots in the entire game.
At the end of the game, he even yelled at the referee who was acting as an assistant coach on the sidelines, blaming the opponent for not giving him a whistle.
After losing his mental balance, Martin's technical movements also changed.
In an attack before the end of the game, he accidentally sprained his ankle.
The team doctor quickly came forward to check, and the final diagnosis was that he needed to rest for about a month.
In other words, Martin will miss the entire preseason.
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In the end, the substitute team beat the main team by 21 points 52:31 in 20 minutes of game time!
After the game, the players of the main team walked off the field in disgrace and immediately took off their special vests symbolizing the starting players.
Immediately, they saw Shen Fei on the sidelines.
[Oh haha, it’s finished.]
This was the first reaction of the main players.
He was brutally beaten by the substitute team, and the whole process was witnessed by the team's general manager...
I really can’t think of a more social-dead situation than this!
Fortunately, they saw that Shen Fei's expression was not too serious and he remained calm as always.
What they didn't know was that instead of being angry about this situation, Shen Fei was actually ecstatic in his heart.
In the plan for Asian youth, the Rockets' original starting lineup, except for Shane Battier, other players were not in the plan.
Looking at the training match just now from his time traveler's perspective, it was natural for the substitute team to win.
George and Griffin are future All-Star regulars, and Tony Allen, P.J. Tucker, and Jeremy Lin were all important puzzle pieces for the championship team.
It is normal for such a team to defeat the Rockets' original starting lineup.
However, most of these players on the bench are in the "infancy stage" and have only been with the Rockets for about three months.
Shen Fei was very surprised that they were able to perform so well now.
Of course, he knew that there must be a bonus from the [Spiritual Time Room] buff.
"Manager, you are here!"
Lori smiled and waved to Shen Fei.
He was the main team player who performed best in the game just now.
Facing Jeremy Lin, Lowry had the advantage on both offense and defense. He once used two consecutive three-pointers to give the main team a chance to make a comeback.
"Well played."
Shen Fei responded with a smile.
Then, the Asian young man exchanged greetings with the players, and then took Mark Jackson aside to talk.