When Wenhao got the ten-day contract extension from general manager Morey, he was so excited that he couldn't contain his excitement. This showed that he had been recognized by the Rockets' top management in a short period of time. Although the head coach didn't care much about him,
However, he still won the ten-day contract extension through his outstanding performance in the last game. Next, he will work harder to get a long-term contract. In that case, he will no longer have to worry about food money.
After wandering in the NBA for two seasons, he is now almost penniless. If the Rockets hadn't paid him the salary for the previous ten days this morning, I'm afraid he should have gone out to wash the dishes.
Now that he had received the contract, Wen Hao couldn't suppress his excitement and came to the training hall early. Although he had completed today's training tasks last night, training again would not make his physique stronger like last night, but he did not
Relax. If you look at the NBA, which big name doesn't train hard day after day, one minute on the stage, ten years of hard work off the stage. The most famous Kobe, the night view of Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning, is the best example.
During training, No. 11 saw Wen Hao and laughed: "I told you before, you will definitely stay."
Harden Sparks and others also greeted Wen Hao, but they were not as enthusiastic as No. 11. After all, Wen Hao only renewed his contract for 10 days, and it is still unknown whether Wen Hao will eventually stay in the Rockets.
One day later, in November, the game between the Rockets and the Hornets was held at the Toyota Center.
This game is the first live broadcast in mainland China. The host is Ke Fan, who is very familiar to Chinese fans, and the guest commentator is Ma Jianma, a former player.
Ke Fan made some opening remarks first, and then asked a question with a smile: "In addition to paying attention to the Rockets' win or loss in this game, what else should we pay attention to, please tell me about it."
Ma Jian rolled his eyes at Ke Fan and said with a smile: "You are so bad, you always push the problem to me." Then he said sternly: "In addition to paying attention to the victory of the Rockets in this game, what we are most concerned about is
, is naturally the performance of the Chinese team's No. 11. It has been a while since he returned to the NBA. It was not smooth at the beginning, but now there are finally some signs of recovery. This should be what Chinese fans should be most concerned about."
Ke Fan nodded and said: "It is true. No. 11 is China's hope. Although he is a bit too old for a basketball player, he is currently the only one playing in the NBA in China, so we naturally have to pay attention to him."
When he said this, Ke Fan hesitated slightly, and Wen Hao's shadow flashed in his mind, but in the end he did not say it out. He was talking about football, so he could only say what the fans wanted to hear, and Wen Hao's things basically
No one will care.
At the Toyota Center, home of the Rockets, Wen Hao came to the court early to warm up, and then sat quietly on the bench watching the game, looking forward to the chance to play today.
When the game entered the second quarter and No. 11 came on as a substitute, Wen Hao felt a little sad. When could he be like No. 11 and have a fixed ten minutes of playing time in each game?
In this game, the Rockets and the Hornets fought very fiercely. At the end of the first half, the two sides tied at 66. Harden played for 20 minutes and went down to rest. For the other four minutes, the Rockets' second substitute shooting guard came up.
Originally, the first substitute Brewer should have played during this period, but Brewer sprained his ankle and had to rest for two weeks, so the second substitute point guard could only play. However, in these four minutes, he had no
Achievements mean nothing except one mistake.
The two sides fought again in the third quarter. With four minutes left in the third quarter, the Rockets were already leading by 3 points. Harden, Howard, and Jeremy Lin were off the court to rest. They needed to retain enough energy for the final quarter.
Head coach McHale glanced at the bench again, he was a little hesitant. The performance of the second substitute shooting guard just now was really unsatisfactory. Now the Rockets barely lead by 3 points, he can't let these three points ruin that kid's success.
In his hand. But he didn’t let that kid get in, but there was no one left.
Harden saw the coach's hesitant expression and understood. He leaned back in his chair, wiped his face with a towel, and said, "Boss, I think it's better to let Wen go up and try, maybe it can work.
"
"Wen?" McHale didn't nod. Wen was not in his consideration range at all. In his opinion, Wen was someone who would leave the Rockets in nine days.
Howard, who was chatting and laughing with his teammates, also saw the coach's hesitation at this time. He stopped his childlike smile and said: "Boss, just let him try. Anyway, no one is available now, so it doesn't matter if he tries.
"
The two biggest players in the team suggested to McHale at the same time, and McHale finally wavered. His eyes fell on Wen Hao's face, and he saw that Wen Hao was already looking at him. He was slightly stunned, and then said: "Okay then
, then you go up. It doesn’t require you to score, as long as you can pass the ball and don’t make mistakes.”
This requirement could not be lower. For a player, it is definitely insulting. But at this time, Wen Hao is not qualified to resist the task. It is very likely that if he says one more word, he will be benched again.
Go up. Opportunities to play are to him like water to people in the desert. They are so precious that they cannot be more precious. He cannot just waste them.
He stood up from the bench and walked onto the court amidst the envious eyes of the other substitutes.
In the center of the floor, the fiery red Rockets logo was particularly eye-catching, stimulating Wen Hao's eyes and heart. Finally, I can play again, and I must seize the opportunity to prove myself. Prove that I am not an inferior person that others can bully.
The role proves that I can play, and I can play well.
Opposite Wenhao is the Hornets' backup point guard Hall. This person is a rookie this year and is very active. He averages 8.9 points and 3.4 assists per game, which is considered outstanding among rookies. He saw that he was playing against him.
The person in the position was Wen Hao, who suddenly burst out with a bad smile and said, "What? Is there something wrong with the Rockets head coach's brain for sending such a character?"
Wen Hao didn't speak, just ran slowly towards the backcourt. Seeing that Wen Hao didn't say a word, Hall followed Wen Hao and said with a smile: "Don't talk? I understand, you are preparing
Keep your mouth open and cry? Well, I will let you get what you want and go home crying like a girl."
Wen Hao turned around and glanced at Hall coldly, but still didn't speak. Ever since he started playing ball very early, he didn't like to talk big words. What he liked was to use practical actions to attack his opponents and hit them to the core.
Dejected and speechless, just like Blair in the last scene.
