Two days later, there was a scouting meeting within the Rockets.

In the middle of the room sat Qiao Hai, on the left was the team's new deputy general manager, Darrell Morey, and on the right was Scouting Director Sam Presti.

Morey naturally needless to say, this product is the owner of the later rocket, famous for picking, but the ability is still very strong, not rotten, directly let the rocket complete the reconstruction.

Sam Presti's biggest achievement at this time should be helping the Spurs dig out Tony Parker, of course, he really became famous in later life, after taking charge of the Thunder, he was drafted for three consecutive years, and three MVP-level players were selected respectively: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

In terms of draft ability, Sam Presti can be said to be unique.

Then there's Stan Loreford, the head of player development and Joe's old partner.

It should also be mentioned that Joe Hai was on the Grizzlies' coaching staff, Lloyott and Dave Jogel stayed with the Grizzlies, and David Fitzdale went to the Warriors for a new job.

Chip Engelland was poached by the Spurs, and only Brad Stevens and Tang Yi, two young people, followed Qiao Hai to the Rockets and became members of the coaching staff.

Underneath Stamreford is Ivanka Dukan, the Rockets' new head of international scouting, and so far, his biggest achievement is the excavation of Tony Kukoc, and Qiao Hai also knows that Nikola Mirotic was also excavated by Ivanka Dukan.

There were these five people sitting in the main seat, and a group of scouts from the Rockets sat in the small seats below.

Pat Zifer, a veteran scout for the Rockets, Joe Hai has little impression of the name.

Atreus Karisolus, Johi knows that the Lithuanian's accomplishments are — the future digging for Jokic, Loverne and Gary Harris for the Nuggets.

Sam Sinki, later Morey's assistant and 76ers general manager, single-handedly built the 76ers who believed in the process.

Gerard Madkins, Gerson Rosas, and Pete Ferro, all three of whom Qiao Hai is not familiar with, were all recommended to Qiao Hai by David Falke.

Finally, Marseille Ujeri, this person Qiao Hai knows, later the general manager of the Nuggets and Raptors, the NBA Best Manager winner, has a strong ability to trade Taobao.

That's all the Rockets' transfer team.

Ten days later, the Rockets have three draft picks, a first-round pick, a first-round pick (from the Raptors, acquired through a trade for Hakeem Olajuwon), and a second-round pick with a ninth-pick pick.

"Needless to say, we have been examining China Yao for more than two years, this is a 2.26-meter-tall giant with a soft shooting touch, plus his height, his shooting is unstoppable!"

"Defensively, he's a great blocker, and because of his height, he's also very good at protecting rebounds."

"Of course, Chinese Yao also has shortcomings, one is his physical fitness problems, because of his huge height, Yao's physical fitness is not good, and he can't continue to fight with high intensity throughout the game."

"And, because of his clumsiness, he often gets into foul trouble......"

Pat Zifer reported on the work done by the Rockets scouting team before Qiao Hai's arrival, and he agreed with Pat Zifer's first analysis, regarding the choice of the champion sign, it can only be Yao Yao's choice!

Then Patzifer spoke about the No. 15 pick.

"On the 15th, we listed three names, Kalombutler, who has a lotto prospect, Juan Dixon, who is on the fringes of the lotto, and Persian Janakba, who is recommended by Atrus."

Qiao Hai nodded, he flipped through the information, Kaloon Butler should not be selected, and the Heat, who have the No. 10 pick, obviously will not miss Kaloon Butler.

Juan Dixon, this is a two-way guard, poor defense, good offensive ability, can shoot suddenly, and his style is a bit like Michael Dixon, a guard who played for the Rockets before.

Pat Zifer recommended Juan Dixon, and it seems that the Rockets' scouting crew likes this type of player.

Regarding Juan Dixon, Qiao Hai still did not say anything.

The last name is Persian Jannakba, recommended by Atrus Karisolus, a small forward from Slovenia, who has the advantage of accurate shooting, and the disadvantage is that he lacks confrontation ability and poor defense.

This European, Qiao Hai passed directly, and the poor defense was the main reason.

Then, Pat Zifer's analysis was a long paragraph, Qiao Hai listened patiently, and the Rockets' original scouting team had a very average vision, which reminded him of a trade made in last year's draft.

The Rockets traded Richard Jefferson with the 13th pick, Jason Collins with the 18th pick, and Brandon Armstrong with the 23rd pick to trade the No. 7 rookie Eddie Griffin from the Nets.

The deal sent the Nets a team that made it to the Finals, and the Rockets got an alcoholic Eddie Griffin.

Qiao Hai flipped through the draft roster, found a name, and then opened his mouth, proposing a player he was interested in.

"Add Tyshawn Prince to the expedition."

"Tyshawn Prince? He only has a prospect of the end of the first round, are you sure? ”

Qiao Hai was very sure: "Sure, add it." ”

Pat Zifer could only nod.

"With the 9th pick in the second round, we looked at Titomadukes......"

"Titomaduks? Stop looking at him, I'm not optimistic about this point guard. Before Patzifer could finish speaking, Qiao Hai interrupted him, and then said to himself: "For this position, I will give you four names, Matt Barnes, Darius Sangueira, Rasol Butler, and Luis Scola. ”

After the scouting session, Joe Hai kept Darrell Morey and Sam Presti and then called in Rudy Tomjanovic.

Then I flipped through the roster of rockets.

At the end of the 2001-2002 season, the Rockets still have players under contract — Catino Mobley, Steve Francis, Kenny Thomas, Eddie Griffin, Muchinorris, Kevin Cato, Jason Collier, Terence Morris and Dan Langie.

In Qiao Hai's opinion, there are only two players available in this group of players, one is Kevin Cato, a high-quality blue-collar meat shield center, and he will be the best substitute for Yao Ming; The other is Kenny Thomas, a mini power forward with a stable mid-range shot and excellent defense, especially the help defense, Da Yao's first NBA season can allow Kenny Thomas to try to become Yao Ming's partner and try the effect.

There are two players who are barely available, Catino Mobley and Steve Francis.

But if there is a chance, Qiao Hai will not hesitate to send these two away.

The reason is very simple, these two play styles are self-oriented, to put it bluntly, they are unique.

Qiao Hai doesn't like to play solo players, whether it is in the Lakers or the Grizzlies, he emphasizes the ball.

Although this time he is only the general manager of the Rockets, not the head coach, what tactics the team plays, whether to emphasize the distribution of the ball or something is Rudy Tomjanovic's business.

But for the construction of the team, as the general manager, Qiao Hai must have his own standards.

Mobley and Francis clearly don't meet Joe's standards.

Except for the above four players, the rest of the players are dispensable and can be traded.

"Rudy, tell me, what are your requirements for the team's recruitment?"

Qiao Hai came to Rudy Tomjanovic in order to ask Tang Shuai if he had any requirements for the team's recruitment, generally speaking, coaches have requirements for their own lineup.

Tang Shuai is naturally the same.

"Our centers will be Yao and Kevin Cato, which is enough to use, the power forwards are Eddie Griffin and Kenny Thomas, which is enough, the guard combination is Catino and Steve, and there is Murkey on the bench, I think we may also need a small forward who is strong defensively, and a guard who can steal points off the bench."

Qiao Hai nodded, and he told him all about his trading plan: "Eddie Griffin, you may not need it, I want to send him away, and Catino and Steve may also be sent away." ”

Tang Shuai frowned slightly: "Catino and Steve will also be sent away?" ”

"Yes, I want to come back with two defenders who prefer to share the ball, and of course, if I can't, then I don't."

Tang Shuai listened to Qiao Hai's explanation, nodded, and did not object.

And then he said, "If I'm going to send Eddie Griffin, I'm going to need a power forward who can run and jump, and on the outside, you've got to make sure you have to have a top scorer." ”

Qiao Hai said OK: "OK, no problem." ”

After asking Rudy Tomjanovich for his opinion, the Grizzlies' trade plan began to be developed.