Regarding the controversy and criticism of the media, Qiao Hai wants to say that he doesn't care at all, which is also a lie.

But whether you care about it or not, the success or failure of the transaction will take time to verify slowly.

Therefore, no matter how much Qiao Hai cares about these criticisms, he can only pretend not to care.

……

Regarding the introduction of the two positions of scoring guard and interior line who can run and jump, Qiao Hai also racked his brains, but fortunately he has a group of good assistants.

Darryl Morey gave him a list.

"Based on the stats and performances from last season, we made this list, and there are more than a dozen players on the list, all of whom are shooting guards, or versatile players who can play as shooting guards, who are characterized by three-point defense, and have a low demand for the ball, and are not star players."

Qiao Hai took the list and quickly checked it.

"Wesley Persson, who played for the Cavaliers last season, averaged 15.1 points per game, shot 44.4% from three-point range, averaged 1.8 three-point attempts per game, averaged 1.0 steals per game, 17.6% ball possession, strong three-point range, average defense, $7 million salary next season, tradable."

"Quentin Richardson, who played for the Clippers last season, averaged 13.3 points per game, 38.1% three-point shooting, 1.6 three-point shots per game, 1.0 steals per game, 23.3% ball possession, three-point strong, and very good defense when serious defense, as a third-year student, the Clippers may see it as not for sale."

"Derrick Anderson, who played for the Grizzlies last season, averaged 10.8 points per game, shot 39.9% from three-point range, averaged 1.2 three-point shots per game, averaged 1.5 steals per game, and had a 19.5% possession rate.

"Voshan Leonard, free agent, played for ...... last season"

“……”

Joe Hay then saw the names of Joe Johnson, Joan Barry, Brent Barry, Maurice Pietson, Kerry Kittels, Jason Richardson, Doug Christie, Stephen Jackson, Rodney Rodgers, James Posey, and others.

Qiao Hai quickly circled a few names.

"Try these few, Derrick Anderson, Joe Johnson, Doug Christie, Jason Richardson, Stephen Jackson and James Posey, fax them one by one and ask for the price, and those players who have become free agents, don't contact them for the time being."

Darryl Morey nodded, didn't ask why, turned around and went to send a fax.

Qiao Hai's idea is actually very simple, the few players he chooses are either excellent instant fighting ability, such as Derrick Anderson and Doug Christie, or average combat effectiveness but high potential, such as Joe Johnson, Stephen Jackson and Jason Richardson, or players who have proven themselves and have a single characteristic, such as James Posey.

……

The fax was sent out, and the Rockets received responses from various teams one after another.

"The response from the Phoenix Suns is that Joe Johnson is a very fancy young player for them, and we don't have the leverage that the Suns want."

"The Grizzlies' response was that Derrick Anderson could be traded, and their asking price was next year's draft pick plus Kevin Cato."

"The king said Doug Christie was not for sale."

"The Warriors said Jason Richardson was sellable, but they asked us to make an offer first."

"The Nuggets said James Posey could be traded, but their return price was Van Exel's plus James Posey for Steve Francis."

Finally, Stephen Jackson was a free agent who played for the Grizzlies in 2000-2001 and moved to the Nets in 2001-2002 and played as a starter.

At the end of the season, his contract with the Nets expires.

In fact, among these players, Stephen Jackson is the best choice, and Qiao Hai believes that as long as he makes a phone call to Stephen Jackson in person, Stephen Jackson will not hesitate to sign with the Rockets.

But the problem with Stephen Jackson is that he has a good defense and a fierce style, but the three-point line is not very consistent, and from this point of view, Stephen Jackson is not quite in line with Tang Shuai's requirements.

So, Qiao Hai still decided to try a few other players.

"Give the Grizzlies a return price, Eddie Griffin plus a second-round pick."

"Give the Warriors a return price...... Qiao Hai flipped through the Warriors' roster, and then, stunned for a moment.

After thinking about it for a long time, he said slowly: "Steve Francis for Gilbert Arenas Galaritius, and a first-round pick." ”

Darryl Morey was also stunned for a moment: "Don't change Jason Richardson?" ”

"No, these two are better."

Qiao Hai took another look at Larry Hughes's stats, last season, Larry Hughes's three-point shooting rate was only 19.4%, and he didn't shoot much, no wonder he didn't make Morey's list.

As for Arenas, he's a point guard and didn't make Morey's roster.

Joe Hai proposed the deal, and Darryl Morey thought for a moment, but raised an objection: "But, Joe, if we send Steve away, the team won't have a top scorer. ”

Qiao Hai understood what Morey meant, but he still insisted: "Trust me, Darryl, Gilbert will be the top scorer, along with Ron and Yao." ”

"But Joe, I think you should at least talk to Rudy first, after all, you promised him, and Rudy doesn't think Gilbert Arenas is going to be a top scorer."

Morey pointed to the problems with the deal.

Qiao Hai thought about it for a moment and nodded: "OK, I'll contact Rudy." ”

……

The Rockets' summer league season is led by head assistant coach Bernie Bixduff, and Rudy Tomjanovic has begun his vacation.

Qiao Hai could only call Tang Shuai.

"Rudy, I've found a deal for Steve Francis and need your opinion."

Tang Shuai was in Los Angeles at this time, and he was not surprised to hear that Qiao Hai was going to trade Francis.

In fact, the Rockets have not been able to make the playoffs in the past few seasons, and Steve Francis is responsible, as he is the star of the house, he does not have the ability to lead the team alone.

For the rockets, the arrival of Qiao Hai means the arrival of reconstruction.

The core of the past few seasons – Mobley and Steve Francis – are definitely going to be sent away, sooner or later.

"I'm going to trade Steve Francis for the Warriors' Larry Hughes and Gilbert Arenas, and maybe give them a pick or two."

"Gilbert Arenas?" Rudy Tomjanovich frowned, he didn't refuse to trade Steve Francis, but he had some opinions when he heard the name mentioned by Joe.

"Joe, it's not me saying that Gilbert Arenas is not the player I want, we already have Ron Artest, it's a thorn, I don't want another prickly player, in that case, my team will not be easy to manage."

Here, Qiao Hai also frowned, he didn't expect Tang Shuai to refuse the deal.

His identification of Arenas as a better point guard, at least compared to Steve Francis.

Qiao Hai made an effort: "I can help you manage it, Rudy." ”

Tang Shuai's reaction was even stronger: "No, Joe, you are not the head coach, and you can't manage many things......"

Qiao Hai was helpless: "Okay, okay, Rudy, I'll reconsider this deal." ”

Hung up the phone, Qiao Hai was still hesitating.

He knew that the deal was an opportunity, and if he did, he could frame the Rockets with just the time of the offseason.

Just imagine, the guard combination of Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes, plus Ron Artest in the third position, this outside line is too hard!

The inside line, Yao Ming and Gabuzell, can also complement each other perfectly.

Qiao Hai can use an offseason to directly complete the rebuilding of the rocket!

Therefore, he is hesitating whether to ignore Tang Shuai's opinion and forcibly promote this deal, as long as it is successful in the next season, Qiao Hai believes that Tang Shuai will understand him.

At this time, Morey reminded again: "Joe, you should know that the Rockets are not Grizzlies, and you are not the head coach of the Rockets, and now, your identity is the general manager ......."