Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Public opinion is divided, transactions are brewing!
While Shen Fei was preparing for the trade, the discussion on the Internet about this preseason opener was already in full swing.
The fans discussed can be roughly divided into two categories.
A group of fans were shocked by the outstanding performance of newcomers such as Paul George and Griffin, and generously admitted that their previous views on Shen Fei were biased.
For example, a fan wrote this on his Twitter:
"When I saw George, I realized that Budinger's talent was nothing more than this."
"Seeing Griffin, I realized that no matter how hard Aaron Brooks tried, he still wouldn't be able to have such an exciting game."
"I can't guarantee that they will become superstars in the future, but I believe that as long as they can stay healthy, they will be able to take the Rockets to a whole new level!"
ESPN's well-known commentator - A-Smith also publicly praised on the show:
"I think people forget how good Griffin was in college."
"He did miss the entire season due to injury, but as long as he can stay healthy, Griffin will definitely become a better player than Brooks. I think Shen made an excellent deal!"
Another type of fans firmly believed that Shen Fei's operation was extremely stupid, and regarded the performance of the Rockets rookie today as a flash in the pan.
"After just one good game, you guys put Griffin on the map? Did he score a point over Howard today? What's the point of bullying an old space-based big man like Rashard Lewis? .?"
"Can you at least wait until he plays half a season before bragging? The 'little black bean' used to trade for him can stably output 20 points throughout the season!"
...
The two sides were engaged in a war of words, and no one could convince the other.
In addition, there are also a group of well-known celebrities in the industry who were "invited" to comment on the competition:
Pacers legend Reggie Miller commented: "Everyone is talking about the elegant George and the extremely talented Griffin, but I want to boast that he scored 2,512 points without saying a word and also took on the important task of defending Howard in the game. Jordan Hill."
Well-known reporter Mohammed said: "Jordan Hill's mid-range shot is so smooth!"
Some basketball bloggers also expressed their opinions:
"In the hometown of Shen Fei, the new manager of the Rockets, there is an old saying - heavy sword without edge, great skill without workmanship. This could not be more apt to describe Hill's style of play."
"No matter how exciting the dunk is, it's only two points. Jordan Hill shakes his little hand and a mid-range shot is still two points! And in the playoffs, mid-range shots are the most lethal!"
...
I have to say that the commentator's mouth is a liar.
These people took money from the Rockets and praised Jordan Hill to the sky, but they were well-founded and hard to refute.
Of course, some fans who watched the whole game expressed doubts about this.
"Brother, I've been watching your football reviews for several years. But judging from this game, Jordan scored mostly simple goals, some open shots and the like. The gold content of this kind of goal can really be compared with Griffin's. Does it compare to a dunk on another player?"
However, this rational voice did not generate much repercussions and was quickly brushed aside by the praise from the navy.
............
Meanwhile, far away in Los Angeles, the Clippers' general manager's office.
Frank just watched the highlights of the Rockets-Magic game.
When he first saw Griffin's outstanding performance, he just twitched the corner of his mouth and did not lose his composure.
As the game progressed, Griffin got better and better, and Frank silently clenched his fists, feeling uncomfortable in his heart.
Until the end of the second quarter, Li Fen completed that amazing dunk...
Frank can't hold it in any longer!
"Snapped!"
He slammed the coffee cup to the ground.
What was broken together with the cup was his hot heart.
Frank is heartbroken!
As a team general manager, he is extremely eager to lead the Clippers to the top.
After winning the No. 1 pick last year, Frank couldn't be more excited than before.
At that time, he even believed that in the next few years, the Clippers would embark on a revival and, under the leadership of Griffin, become the new king of Los Angeles!
But things went against expectations. Shortly after the start of the offseason, Griffin announced that he would be out for the season, and then there was a year-long recovery period.
Frank's mentality also changed a lot during this year.
Especially in the past few months, public opinion on the Internet and doubts from major professional football commentators have made him more and more convinced that Griffin cannot withstand high-intensity games.
The final straw for Frank was the first game of the Summer League, when Griffin was injured again in the second quarter.
This convinced him that Griffin had a fragile physique, and therefore accepted the Rockets' trade proposal.
After the deal was concluded, local fans in Los Angeles felt that Frank had made an excellent deal.
ESPN even gave the Clippers a trade rating of S.
In contrast, the Rockets' trade rating is only C.
Moreover, the two newcomers acquired by the Clippers, Aaron Brooks and Lance Stephenson, also performed admirably in subsequent training.
This gradually convinced Frank that he had made the right decision!
But today, when I see Griffin getting healthy again and unleashing his talent on the court...
Frank's mentality has undergone subtle changes!
He felt he had been cheated.
But who deceived him, Frank himself couldn't tell...
[Should we blame online public opinion?]
Frank shook his head.
After all, he was the one who clicked on the news himself.
"But the timing of the negative news about Griffin is a bit strange."
Frank muttered to himself.
It stands to reason that Griffin has been injured for a whole year, but why do all the criticism and doubts about him focus on the offseason?
[Why were there not these sounds during the regular season last year?]
The more Frank thought about it, the weirder it seemed, but he didn't dare to think about it any further.
"Forget it, maybe Griffin is just a flash in the pan..."
He consoled himself.
............
Focus back on Houston.
Shen Fei saw that the public opinion about Hill on the Internet was already gaining momentum, so he called the Nuggets.
"Hello, I am Shen Fei, the new manager of the Rockets. I would like to discuss a deal with you."
Shen Fei got straight to the point.
"Hello, Manager Shen. I wonder what kind of deal you want to discuss?"
The speaker was Nuggets general manager Arturas KarniĊĦovas.
"We are interested in your team's Chris Anderson, and we came here to inquire today."
Shen Fei said bluntly.
"Anderson..."
Karnisovas was a little surprised.
He watched the Rockets' first preseason game and knew that all the new players the Rockets got this year were extremely talented.
Houston is experiencing a youth storm. Instead of training new players, what if they want a 32-year-old blue-collar insider?
"Let me tell you straight, it will be difficult for Yao Ming to come back in a short time. We lack insiders with the ability to protect the frame."
"There is no shortage of such players in the league, but we have taken a fancy to Anderson's passion and hope that after he joins, he can drive the young people in our team."
Shen Fei joked casually.
When Karnisovas heard this, he almost spat out the coffee he had just drank.
There is actually a team that wants Anderson to lead new players?
If Shen Fei's tone hadn't been serious, the Nuggets manager would have thought he was joking.
In Karnisovas' eyes, with Anderson's temper, it's not bad if you let a newcomer take care of him!
But when business comes to his door, he will naturally not tell the truth.
"Then what chips are you willing to offer?"
Karnisovas asked.
"How about a second-round pick? We have room to just take Anderson's contract."
Shen Fei was fully prepared before making this call.
This is the first transaction proposal in his plan.
"No, no, no, this is not enough."
"Anderson is definitely not something you can get for a second-round pick."
Karnisovas refused immediately without even thinking about it.