The Rockets were able to pick off the "Oiran" and successfully attract Howard, relying on three major tricks.
First of all, Houstonians formed the most luxurious lobbying group, with team owners, general managers, stars and celebrities working together to join forces.
Compared with Kobe's cold preaching, the Rockets' approach made "Warcraft" quite comfortable.
Focusing on the heart, using emotional offensive to melt the heart of the big boy Howard, the Rockets got twice the result with half the effort.
Then, the Rockets promised to give Howard enough room to play and build a team around him. At the same time, the Rockets also had salary space and good enough teammates. These advantages are difficult for other teams to possess.
The Mavericks have Dirk Nowitzki, who is also an insider, and the Hawks also have future leaders like Horford. As for the Lakers, Kobe is still V5, and there is no possibility of a second boss being born.
The third move is also the most attractive aspect for Howard to join. The Rockets look more and more like a team that can compete for the championship.
In the playoffs of the past 2012-13 season, facing the Thunder, a strong team in the Western Conference, the Rockets were not timid at all in the competition. Although they lost, they did not lose in momentum. Such fighting spirit made Warcraft see it.
Here, I am happy in my heart.
Coupled with Harden and Parsons' temptation from time to time, the right time, place and people, Warcraft finally stepped onto the Rockets' ship of potential.
"What I saw was championship potential. The Rockets stood out. I think this is the best team for me to play." After joining the Rockets, Howard said.
After capturing Howard with three coups, this was a beginning for the Rockets. After the end of the Olajuwon era, they had never touched the highest honor.
The combination of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady once gave fans a little hope, but now it's up to "Howard + Harden + Mr.
Can Howard's joining make the Rockets the next big team?
Rockets general manager Mo Zhutou is very modest, "Now we have become one of the top teams in the Western Conference. But the Warriors, Heat, Spurs, Thunder and other teams are still ahead of us, and we must surpass them. Any mistakes caused by hasty decisions will be
It may have ruined all our efforts, and as of today, we are not the best team in the league."
Mo Zhutou is very low-key, but there are many people who are optimistic about the Rockets' prospects. After Howard announced that he would join the Rockets, major gambling companies have adjusted the Rockets' winning odds. Among them, Bovada Gaming Company adjusted the Rockets' winning odds to 10 to 1.
Ranked fourth, behind the defending champion Warriors, Heat and Western Conference powerhouse Thunder.
"I bet $30 million just to win a championship ring. Joining the Rockets gives me the opportunity to write a new chapter in my life. I will start over here." Everyone knows the heart of Warcraft and the Rockets.
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The dust has settled on Howard's whereabouts, and other transactions in the league have been completed one after another.
According to previous news obtained by ESPN, Kevin Garnett has agreed to waive his right to veto the trade. During the draft on Thursday local time, the Nets and the Celtics reached a large deal involving eight people and three draft picks.
The details of the transaction are that the Green Army sent Garnett, Pierce and Terry to Brooklyn in exchange for the Nets' 2014, 2016 and 2018 first-round draft picks, as well as Humphries (expired contract), Gerald-Wallee
Steve, Bogans (sign-and-trade), Chris Joseph (non-guaranteed contract with minimum salary next season), and Marshon Brooks.
ESPN stated that the original deal did not involve Terry, but in order for Boston to accept Gerald Wallace's remaining three-year contract worth a total of $30 million, the Nets agreed to the Green Army joining the "Jets."
After this blockbuster deal was reached, New York reporters called Nets general manager Billy King one after another, hoping to get some inside information from him, but King's reply was, "At this stage, I really
Can’t say anything more!”
It is worth noting that through this deal, the Celtics got rid of Garnett's trade veto power and Pierce's annual salary of $15.3 million for the 2013-14 season.
Talking about this trade, current Clippers coach Doc Rivers revealed, "I knew this was coming. I talked to Danny Ainge about Garnett and Pierce in the past 3-4 weeks, and I knew (
Trade) will happen. Unfortunately, their time in Boston is over."
After sending away coach Doc Rivers, as well as Pierce, Garnett and Terry, the Celtics have officially entered the rebuilding phase!
The Nets seem to have greatly increased their strength. After the deal was concluded, the famous betting company "Sportsbook." immediately lowered the Nets' odds of winning next season from 50 to 1 to 25 to 1.
Billy King also gained a lot of limelight and was praised by many commentators.
Of course, Deng Fang knows that this deal is a huge disaster for the Nets!
Is Garnett great?
sharp!
Is Pierce strong?
powerful!
But the problem is that they are old!
Many fans have inertial thinking when looking at problems, thinking that if a person is good, he will always be good!
Even Jordan retires sometimes!
Why retire?
Because I can’t fight anymore!
Because there are more negative effects on the field!
Therefore, when considering a player's strength, we should not only look at his reputation and ability, but also his age!
Billy King is such a stupid general manager. He only sees the past records and reputations of Garnett and Pierce, regardless of their age.
Because of this deal, Billy King will also become the Nets' biggest sinner!
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In addition, the Pacers also reached a three-year contract agreement with free agent power forward David West totaling US$36 million, which also means that the Pacers will still maintain their current status in the 2013-14 season.
The lineup continues to make an impact in the league towards the goal of NBA championship.
West joined the Pacers as a free agent in 2011 and signed a two-year, $20 million contract at that time. Although the Pacers unfortunately lost in the tiebreaker with the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, this was West's NBA
The furthest season in the playoffs in his career.
After entering the 2012-13 season, West averaged 17.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He also had a stable performance of 15.9 points and 7.6 rebounds in the playoffs. In the fierce battle with the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, West
Sturt averaged 16.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, beating the Heat many times in the paint, making him one of the most popular free agents in the summer of 2013.
West is also a player that Deng Fang has been paying attention to, but he is not in a hurry to make a move now.
There is still a huge market for West, and the price is not low. He seems to have hope of winning the championship if he stays in the East.
Trading West at this time will be very costly.
The most important thing is that the current Warriors do not lack West.
