In the end, Big Dream was bought out by the Rockets, and after the buyout, Olajuwon can be said to be very sad about the Rockets' ruthless approach, so he did not choose to renew his contract with the Houston Rockets, but entered the free agent market. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info hopes to chase another championship ring at the end of his career.

He didn't care that people said he was a poor creature with his thighs, glory, honor, and he had enjoyed enough of these things when he was in Houston.

The only thing Olajuwon lacks now is a respect for his soon-to-be-retired veteran. Of course, if he can still get a top honor in the final stage of his career, the old guy will definitely be even happier.

Jeff Van Gundy knew that in order to recruit Olajuwon, the player he needed, Lamar had to pass first. After all, Lamar now has the right to advise in the team, not just talking, but really has a lot of power!

Jeff Van Gundy is really in desperate need of a big dream Olajuwon who can help him stabilize the morale of the army in the locker room, and it can be said that in some ways Lamar has far less control over the locker room than old guys like Olajuwon and Ewing.

When Jeff Van Gundy tried to tell Lamar of his idea, Lamar only thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, in his words, "the team really needs him, in front of the team's interests, personal grudges naturally have to give way, not to mention, I still have a lot of respect for him." ”

Jeff Van Gundy originally thought that he would have to go to great lengths to convince Lamar to accept an old guy like Olajuwon, but he didn't expect Lamar to agree so happily. This reaffirmed his belief in the right way to turn down invitations from other teams and choose to stay with the Knicks, as a team leader like Lamar who cares about the big picture is rare.

When the New York Knicks set the goal of completing the last piece of the puzzle of the global team on Olajuwon, Olajuwon as the party also faced a difficult choice.

He hopes to join a team with championship potential, otherwise it is impossible for him to refuse the contract extension conditions of the Houston Rockets, who he has played for many years and already has a deep relationship, and will join the free agent market without hesitation.

After all, it is a celebrity, and there are still many suitors among many teams in the league, and there are many of them who have the strength to compete for the championship.

Just like the Dallas Mavericks, after missing out on the African mountain of Mutembo, Cuban dreamed of welcoming a super center to escort the German Nowitzki!

Although Da Meng is old, after all, Yu Wei is still there, and his performance in the Rockets last season was not bad, even if this old guy doesn't take long, but at least he can buy Cuban time to find a new center.

Then there's last season's runners-up, the Philadelphia 76ers, who pursued Olajuwon for the simple reason of finding a suitable replacement for Mutembo. Although Olajuwon doesn't care about the status of the bench, the 76ers' embarrassment in the Finals last season under the siege of the Lakers' interior twin towers made the big dream not optimistic about their prospects in the new season.

Then there are the Los Angeles Lakers, to be honest, in the face of the invitation of the old rival Shak O'Neal, Olajuwon is a little excited, and the Lakers with the league's No. 1 center shark Shak O'Neal and Jordan's successor Peter Pan Kobe already have the strength to win the championship.

However, Olajuwon also knows that the Lakers want to get out of the West and defend the O'Brien Gold Cup after losing Lamar, one of the three cores, and Chancey Billups, who has already been a high-quality guard, and they have to face the San Antonio Spurs on their way.

Just when Olajuwon was hesitating and hesitating, Jeff Van Gundy and Lamar appeared in front of him at the right time, which surprised him! Isn't Lamar preparing for the new season now? How can he be free to come here?

So what exactly did he come to him for? Was it an invitation?

But after thinking about it again, Olajuwon feels that this possibility is really unrealistic, he is not a big dream at his peak now, and Lamar is now a well-deserved king of the Knicks, does he care about an old guy like himself who is about to retire?

In fact, in Olajuwon's heart, he still hopes that Lamar is here for himself. I also want to save face, I have been in the alliance for nearly 20 years, and in the end, I was swept away by the rocket that I regarded as my home, and I lost face. If the hottest star in the league comes to the door for the sake of his old guy at this time, then he will have a lot of face!

Although the Knicks are now full of inexperienced newcomers, he feels that as long as Lamar, the hottest new star in the league, is there, the Knicks can definitely be called a playoff favorite, even if it is not impossible to compete for the championship.

If it is such a youth army that is in the process of being rebuilt, Olajuwon feels that he will have his own use, and he can pass on his experience to those young players without reservation. And he believes that with his help, Lamar will be able to achieve his championship dream, just like when Lamar helped Shaq win the O'Brien Cup in Los Angeles.

Jeff Van Gundy also saw the uncertain look in Olajuwon's eyes, and said with a smile: "Big dream! I think you've already guessed the purpose of me and Lamar coming to you today!"

"Yes, sir!, but I only guessed a little, but I didn't dare to confirm it!" said Olajuwon hesitantly.

Jeff Van Gundy smiled and looked at Lamar.

Lamar immediately took out a pre-prepared contract and handed it to Olajuwon: "Old guy, I can't get too much for you, this is already the limit that the Knicks can afford now." ”

From the moment Lamar took out the contract, Olajuwon had already affirmed the purpose of his visit today, and his heart couldn't help but be excited, and when he read the contract, he was even more moved and almost cried.

The warmth and coldness of human affection are vividly reflected at this moment!

"Lamar, do you really think an old guy like me is worth that much for the Knicks?"

Olajuwon's tone was a little choked, and he felt that Jeff Van Gundy and Lamar were not inviting him to join today, but to see what they were doing.

After more than ten years of career, Olajuwon's view of money is now very light, but this does not mean that he can really let go of everything, he feels that he is fully capable of getting better, so he will hesitate when he received invitations from so many teams before. Because those teams are only willing to give themselves a veteran base salary, and the maximum is not more than $2.4 million.

But what about the Knicks?

In the face of Olajuwon's inquiry, Jeff Van Gundy preemptively replied for Lamar: "Big dream, we all know your strength! Lamar and I both think that you are worthy of this contract, and even we think it is a little less! But we have no choice, you also know that Alan Houston's new contract this year has made the Knicks a little breathless." ”

Although Jeff Van Gundy did not explain, his meaning has been very clear, the team is really running out of salary space now, and in order to fill 15 players at the start of the new season, there is still some spare left.

Olajuwon nodded, but still a little hesitant, he was still waiting for Rocket's reply out of affection for Rocket.

He doesn't think it's a bad idea to join the Knicks, at least for now, judging by the attitude of Lamar and head coach Jeff Van Gundy, he has a lot of respect for himself. And with the Knicks, he still has a chance to achieve his championship dream again. But he also hopes that he can get another offer from the Rockets, and he still has a very special affection for the Rockets.

Jeff Van Gundy saw Olajuwon's hesitation and hurriedly said, "Hakim, this time we are here to show our sincerity! Lamar needs your help now!"

Olajuwon suddenly raised his head when he heard this, and looked at Jeff Van Gundy and Lamar in surprise, unable to believe his ears. That Lamar, who was so arrogant that he thought he was greater than God, actually said that he needed his help, that is, he admitted that he was not a good-for-nothing old ghost, and that he recognized his worth.

Lamar looked at Hakim Olajuwon and nodded sincerely: "Hakim, we really need you now, we need it very much! We lack a guardian on the inside, Samuel is too young, and his shoulders can't bear the sky of New York!"

With the addition of Hakeem Olajuwon, the final piece of the puzzle for the New York Knicks is officially in place.

Darrell Morey also couldn't wait to hold a press conference for Olajuwon's arrival.

At the press conference, Darrell Morey announced with a red face that the Knicks' recruitment work this summer has officially ended. This means that from now on, everything the Knicks do from now on will revolve around their preparation.

Although this summer, in addition to the rookies that the Knicks acquired on the trade market, only Lamar, Chauncey Billups, Olajuwon, and Antonio Davis have four joined. (Anderson is currently ejected from the league, not counting the Knicks) but everyone knows that Lamar alone is enough to alarm the entire league.

The Knicks' preparations are going very well, and they have gathered a month earlier than the other teams, giving them more time to calmly set up their tactics and stock up on their fitness, which will give them a big advantage at the start of the new season.

Although in normal times, Antonio Davis still constantly creates a little trouble for Lamar, and the two basically have no communication in private, but as soon as they arrive on the court, Jeff Van Gundy announces the start of training, these two enemies who are still incompatible off the court will immediately become close comrades-in-arms.

Olajuwon is still very satisfied with the current roster configuration of the Knicks. With his years of experience in the NBA, he can see that whether it is the rookie center Samuel Dampoter who the team traded, or several rookies this year, they are all masters with unlimited potential! )