The current situation of the Houston Rockets can only be described as a "sudden change in the storm".

A day ago, experts said that the Rockets were super strong, with a strength comparable to the Lakers' "OK combination" at the peak of the year, and fans began to fantasize about the birth of the Rocket dynasty with joy.

However, Hayes' press conference disrupted the fans' dreams. He was strongly dissatisfied with the contract extension conditions offered by the Rockets, announcing that he would enter the free market to "test the waters".

The fans didn't hate Hayes. It's well known that Hayes wants to stay with the Rockets, but what is it that doesn't mean an insult to a mid-class contract extension? After watching Hayes' speech at the press conference, there was even a group of radical fans who went to the entrance of the Toyota Center holding signs and yelling at Morey and Alexander for their stupidity that would ruin the Rockets' chances of building a dynasty.

Back then, the Rockets could give Morris Taylor, a non-defensive wastewood, 48 million for 6 years, but only 43 million for 5 years to Hayes, isn't this brain-dead? You know, many experts and football stars say that Hayes's role is greater than that of Yao Ming and Maddie. Without the Hayes Rockets, wanting to win 70 in the regular season is simply a pipe dream.

Seeing the news, Alexander, who was far away in New York, immediately called and scolded Morey! "Darrell, what did you do? That's your plan? Even if we don't sign with Hayes, talk about the difficulties of the team's salary, and let him choose to be over? Why do you give those examples to stimulate him? You've been kicked in the head by a donkey, right? Now, at a press conference, I was said to be the most picky, cold-blooded boss in the NBA, is this what you have made in your new position? ”

After Alexander yelled, Morey dared to speak, and he said a little aggrieved: "Boss, that's not the case, Hayes's bastard put us together!" I didn't say what he said at the press conference, I asked him to talk about the contract, he said he wasn't available, let me talk to his agent. When I talked to his agent, he said that we don't have a generous salary, and the maximum contract we can come up with now is 43 million for five years. I have a good attitude and hope that he can consider staying for the sake of the Rockets. But the woman said very unceremoniously, 'It's not a top salary, don't sign a rocket'. Then I said that the strongest of the Rockets are Yao Ming and Maddy, who are the third stars...... As for David Lee and Millsap being able to replace him, how could I possibly say that kind of stupidity? That's all he said! ”

Morey's explanation almost caused Alexander to vomit blood. I rub! Who are the victims?

Morey was telling the truth, when he was negotiating the contract with Gao Tongxuan, he had a good attitude, and the purpose was to play the emotional card. But Gao Tongxuan was worried that Hayes would be soft-hearted, so when she reported to Hayes, she "added fuel and vinegar" and said that Morey was an arrogant villain...... Hayes was clearly not a soft-hearted person either, and made up some more words at the press conference. directly pushed Alexander and Morey to the position of "big villain".

Hayes preemptively hit the headlines and already caused a stir in the United States. Even if Morey held a press conference to explain, how many people would believe him? Hayes put them on the back foot, and now it's not a matter of signing, and the image of the Rockets' top brass is badly damaged.

Morey and Alexander are dumb and eat yellow lotus, and they can't say what they are suffering from. They did do bad things, and the news that Hayes was going to have knee surgery was indeed spread by Morey's faction, in order to naturally reduce the attention of other teams to Hayes. It turned out to be self-defeating, and Hayes caught the handle. News leaks: The Rockets' unscrupulous means to renew his contract at a low price were the main reasons for Hayes' break with the Rockets. Hayes didn't go for money, but for dignity, and it was the rocket that broke his heart.

"Bad guy" Morey now suspects that Hayes has been preparing to leave for a long time, and he has a problem with the Rockets management, which is why he made such a play. When did Hayes become disgusted with leadership?

Less than half an hour after Morey and Alexander finished talking on the phone, Jeff Van Gundy arrived.

Van Gundy was menacing and looked a little angry. Although Van Gundy was much shorter than Morey, his eyes made Morey worry that the other party would take a gun out of his arms and kill him!

"I'm here today to tell you something, Chuck is gone, I'm not going to do it." Van Gundy said coldly.

"Coach Van Gundy, can you sit down and have a good talk? I think there may have been some misunderstanding between us. I didn't say those things to Chuck, he said it himself at the press conference. Morey was already sweating on his head.

Morey thought of a terrible situation, was Hayes doing that for Van Gundy? Will they know that the Rockets are going to change coaches? The two are good friends, what is Hayes going to do, Van Gundy will not know? They may have discussed, or even that it was Van Gundy's idea.

Van Gundy didn't play with Morey at all, and said coldly: "Do we have anything else to talk about?" My contract with the Rockets has now expired. We had the best record in franchise history during the regular season, and the Rockets didn't ask me for a contract extension, and I think that's because Dawson is retiring, and you're going to look for me then. Later, I was voted the best coach, and you didn't ask me to renew my contract. Now that we've won the championship, you're still not moving. I know that Alexander likes to watch offensive basketball, likes Maddie, and I have always played Yao Ming in the finals, does he look down on me even more? You don't want to renew your contract with me at all, so don't talk nonsense. You're so calculating, have you never thought that there are no impermeable walls in the world? I'm quitting, hoping that Adelman is really a better fit for the Rockets than I am. ”

Morey was speechless. Van Gundy really knew. He didn't know if Adelman told Van Gundy about this, but he knew that Adelman couldn't be blamed at this time, since Van Gundy would leave, next season, Adelman would have to become the head coach of the Rockets.

"I'm not interested in arguing with you, I just want to tell you not to take everyone else for a fool. In addition, I would like to give you a piece of advice, Maddie and Yao Ming are not compatible, they work together, and one person is destined to not play well. If Maddie is the core, he has to play fast, but Yao Ming can only play positional attack. Adelman is coming, and it is impossible to change this. If Alexander wants the rocket to play beautifully, the person who should give up is not me and Chuck, but Yao Ming. As long as Yao Ming stays with the Rockets for one day, the Rockets will be one of the most ugly teams in the league. You and Alexander don't understand the ball, so I'm kind enough to remind you to think about it slowly. Van Gundy said angrily and swaggered out of Morey's office.

Morey didn't keep Van Gundy, he sat limply on the couch, thinking about Van Gundy's words.

Maddie had spoken to Alexander and had similar questions. Yao Ming's speed is too slow, which slows down the offensive and defensive speed of the whole team, and in this case, it is impossible to play beautiful offensive basketball. Yao Ming must be used as an offensive point on the court, and he can only exert his power if he has the right to shoot; And Yao Ming's defense is also flawed, he is too slow and can only move around the three-second zone.

Maddie confidently said that if there is no Yao Ming, he can lead the Rockets to play beautiful offensive basketball with a fast center.

Alexander said that he would not give up on Yao Ming, but only encouraged Maddie a few words. Morey knew that Alexander didn't like Yao Ming, and if it weren't for the Chinese market, he might not have chosen Yao Ming in the draft. When the Rockets beat the Suns in the playoffs, Yao Ming couldn't keep up with the rhythm, and Alexander said: "If we had chosen Stoudamire back then, the Rockets would have been the champion long ago." ”

Morey was a little embarrassed. What should he do at this time? Yao Ming played well in the Finals, and although it was related to the Cavaliers' weak interior line, he was really strong in positional offense. Letting go of Yao Ming is also not in line with Alexander's idea of making money. If Yao Ming is kept, Maddie will complain again, saying that he is dragged down by Yao Ming and can't play the offense he is used to. In the previous seasons of the Rockets, the two did not cooperate much, except for blocking and dismantling, in fact, they took turns to play singles. Van Gundy was right, the two can only have one core.

At this time, Van Gundy, who was out of the Toyota Center, called Hayes. "Chuck, I've made it clear. Morey's face is ugly, your press conference yesterday dealt a big blow to him, and he was questioned by fans all over the world when he first took office, he is really unlucky as a manager. ”

"He brought it on himself. I hate it when people play tricks on me! Hayes snorted and laughed.

"Aren't you also calculating rockets? Van (Weaver) and Corunna (Azubuk) have already been moved by you, right? Van Gundy laughed.

"I didn't force anyone, they were the people I found, and now follow me, there's nothing wrong with that. It's a pity that Fisher is ready to return to the Lakers for the sake of his family. With three less, the Rockets' defense can't be that strong. Hayes lamented.

Van Gundy sighed that his carefully crafted defensive lineup was about to change next season. "Call Yao Ming. It's his turn tonight. I've already told Morey that Yao Ming and Maddie don't fit together. At this time, as long as Yao Ming proposes a transfer, Tracy will definitely not be silent. ”

"Okay, I informed Yao Ming that it would be really difficult for him to let him do this kind of thing...... It's not easy for him to go, but it's hard to succeed with Maddie. Hayes said helplessly.

Morey would not have thought that Van Gundy said that words to cooperate with Yao Ming's serial plan to force the palace, and the "cornerstone" of the rocket was also shaken because of Hayes.

Naiya Hayes! Defeat also Hayes!

Hayes never said he was the core, but he was the favorite of role players. Because he makes good choices when attacking, is willing to create opportunities for his teammates, and is the most desperate when defending, he can defend from the No. 1 position to the No. 5 position. The rise of the rockets is due to Hayes.

And the Rockets' reluctance to renew Hayes' contract with a high salary in order to avoid the luxury tax not only lost a good player, but also lost people's hearts. Knowing that Hayes was leaving, Battier, David Lee, Millsap and others also felt pity in their hearts...... The most painful thing for Alexander and Morey is still to come, and Yao Ming's press conference is about to begin!

(To be continued)