But Yao Ming's choice to renew the Pistons naturally has his own reasons.

The first is that the Pistons' lineup is strong enough, even if they didn't win the championship last season, they are still one of the strongest teams in the league, and Yao Ming has a good chance to continue to win the championship in the future.

The second is that the team is full of teammates who get along very well with him, and if he changes teams rashly, he has to re-establish his connections.

This is also the reason why many players don't want to be traded, and when they come to a strange environment, they don't know if they will meet their teammates, whether they will have friction with their teammates, and whether they will be isolated.

It's something that the players have to take into account.

In the end, Yao Ming opened a Yao restaurant in Detroit, and if he left like this, the restaurant would definitely not be able to survive.

Richard can understand Yao Ming's difficulties very well, he still owes a lot of money, and he hasn't paid off the money in China now......

So even if Yao Ming chooses to renew his contract with the Pistons early, Richard can accept it.

"Thank Sanders for me, no, I'll thank him myself tomorrow." Richard said to several Pistons players.

Sanders is obviously letting go of the water, and wants the Pirates to win this home court, and Richard must say thank you for this kind of favor.

There may be fans who don't understand this, NBA games will release water?!

In fact, not only will the water be released, but sometimes the filth in it is more serious than the fans think.

The next night, after players from both sides entered, Richard walked straight to the Pistons bench.

The Pistons' lineup did not change much compared to when Richard left, and they still wanted to rely on the family foundation saved by Richard to win the championship.

So, as soon as Richard came over, the Pistons players all came over.

"Alright, you all hurry up and warm up, I have something to say to your coach." Richard waved his hand, motioning for the players to give themselves and Sanders a little space.

"Li, you don't want to thank me for this, do you?" Sanders said with a hearty smile.

"We are fellow countrymen, and this friendship is more precious than anything else."

"You don't have to be so polite to me......"

Richard nodded, when he first joined the alliance, Sanders always talked to him, the two of them are fellow countrymen, and they should watch and help each other.

Although this fellow relationship, if it is really discussed, it is very reluctant, but now Richard also accepts this fellow relationship from the bottom of his heart.

"Thank you, Philip."

"However, there is something I may have to ask you for help with in the future......" Richard was a little embarrassed, he felt that his request was a bit excessive.

"Lee, let me guess, you gave Lawrence Frank a roster in the previous draft, and it was this roster that allowed them to pick Amir Johnson, right?" Sanders didn't ask Richard what he wanted to help him with, but brought up the matter at the draft.

Richard nodded, there was nothing to hide.

Even if Richard doesn't say it, the others are not stupid, and who can guess such an obvious thing.

"Then I know, Li, I promised you this, if I have this opportunity, I will hand it over to you." Sanders smiled and patted Richard on the shoulder.

It's so refreshing to talk to smart people.

Sanders didn't even ask Richard for his request, and agreed without saying a word.

He was able to agree so happily, naturally he also had his own considerations.

Although Richard and Frank are about the same age, they have never heard of any intersection between them.

The only intersection is probably that Frank didn't coach the All-Star for personal reasons, and then gave this opportunity to Richard.

It was such an intersection that allowed him to get the help of Richard, and from the draft, he selected a very useful player with a second-round pick.

Sanders knows Richard's personality very well, this time Richard owes himself a favor, and if he needs it in the future, Richard will definitely be able to help him in the draft.

This favor is absolutely priceless!

At present, the Pistons' lineup does not need Richard, and the only thing Sanders needs to do is to give full play to the real power of the Pistons.

But no one can say how long Sanders can stay with the Pistons, such a lineup, if he can't lead the team to win the championship in the short term, then the old Davidson may not be able to keep him.

Maybe when the time comes, he will return to the Timberwolves to teach.

Then Richard's favor is worth a lot......

So there was no need to find fault at all, Sanders immediately agreed.

Sanders had led the Western All-Stars before, and the Eastern All-Star was none other than Richard......

A little All-Star to lead the team, Sanders really doesn't care about it.

In fact, he couldn't figure out what Richard was crazy about and why he attached so much importance to the qualifications of All-Star leaders.

It stands to reason that these veteran coaches, when they encounter this kind of thing, they can hide, and it is not good to spend this weekend with their families......

Could it be that this thing is also an honor in Richard's eyes?

You can look at the resumes of those meritorious coaches, how many championships they have won, how many divisional championships, how many COYs they have won......

Isn't it funny who would write on their resume that they've brought All-Stars a few times?

Anyway, Sanders didn't understand Richard at all, but it was normal for him to think about it carefully, if he could see Richard clearly, then this guy would definitely not have achieved such a terrifying achievement.

You must know that Richard is not yet forty years old, but this guy has already won five championships, and when he reaches sixty, the ghost knows how many championship rings he can get.

……

Seeing Sanders agree so simply, Richard breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good to say yes, then I can get a super giant suit again this year.

At present, it is quite difficult for the Pirates to hit the first place in the East, and from the perspective of future fans, this Pirates team has an extremely luxurious lineup, and it is not at all inferior to the Pistons, the overlord of the East.

But after all, they are all new melon eggs, they are still too immature, and they need time to grow.

If you want to play a record that surpasses the Pistons, the possibility is quite small.

In this way, Richard had to prepare with both hands.

The Pistons have at least a seven-to-eighty-percent chance of winning the first place in the East, and they first booked Sanders' qualification to lead the team.

On his side, he must at least qualify for the top four to ensure that he is fighting for one.

With such an all-star qualification to lead the team, Richard basically got it.

Of course, it's not 100% safe, and if the Heat explode and steal the Pistons' first place in the East, this possibility is not impossible.

If this really happens, then Richard will have no choice but to accept his fate.

……

"Thank you, my old fellow, I owe you a favor, and you can withdraw this favor at any time."

"But I'd advise you to cash out at the draft......," Richard said with a laugh.

"Our fellow countrymen, there is no need to be so polite, Li, if there is really a day when I need your help, I will speak." Sanders smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

With Richard's favor, if he coaches those stinky tomatoes and rotten eggs in the future, the start will be much easier.

……

Jordan sat not far from the Buccaneers' bench, watching Richard and Sanders talk and laugh, and finally hugged ......

I can't help but wonder how Richard got these connections.

At least Sanders, the coach, Jordan is not very familiar, and the two have not even spoken much.

Originally, Jordan was worried that with Richard's fiery personality, he had offended so many coaches before, and the new Pirate Army would not be stumbled.

But the new army has been engaged in it for more than a year, and no one has ever stumbled.

Jordan ignored one thing, Richard did offend many coaches, but the only real relationship that could not be saved was Larry Brown and Dunleavy Sr......

As a result, these two people are now completely unheard, how can they still make Richard stumbling.

As for the others, unless they are full, they will come to provoke Richard.