Chapter 65: The Footsteps of the Rocket

After sending Ewing and the Knicks back to New York for bananas, the Rockets welcomed the Toronto Raptors on their home court.

The Raptors, who have Christie and Camby, obviously have little way to compete with a team like the Rockets.

At 127:97, the rocket effortlessly slashed the raptor off his horse.

The main players of the Rockets only played on the court for about 20 minutes, and then all of them went to rest.

The Rockets' bench was the result of the Raptors.

Immediately, the Rockets welcomed the challenge of the Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors' Joe Smith, Marshall, Dampier and Jason Caffey, Tony Decker caused some trouble for the Rockets.

Rockets are under the impact of a group of young guards, and the old guys led by Big Dream don't have a lot of time to fight.

Rockets also have groups of Young Guards.

The guards on both sides launched an offensive battle.

The two sides played passionately, with explosive dunks, wonderful assists, and accurate three-pointers, which formed the theme of this game.

The confrontation between Dampier and Ben Wallace, Garnett and Joe Smith.

It's so beautiful.

Bodi Roga's air connection with Garnett.

Joe Smith assists Dampier after breaking through.

There is also the 'madman' Sprewell, and the 'madman' at this time has not yet had a throat lock incident.

However, it is not far off.

Looking at the 'madman' Tiger who was wantonly venting on the field, he actually had a little pity in his heart.

However, it was only a matter of moments.

Immediately, it was dispelled by Garnett's violent buckle.

Just kidding, such a master is not something that ordinary people can serve.

In such a collision of two supernovas, the Rockets relied on their own defense.

110:99

Defeated the Golden State.

In 10 games of the new season, the Rockets are 9-1.

The momentum is amazing.

For a time, public opinion was in the dust, the rocket was launched, and reports of the rocket's dominance raged.

But the rocket in the eye of the storm is still unfazed.

Greet the arrival of the next opponent.

Next, the Rockets traveled to Portland to visit the Trail Blazers.

This time to the Trail Blazers, the Rockets also encountered stubborn resistance.

Sabonis, Rashid Wallace, and even that substitute Jermaine O'Neal.

In this game, Damon Stodameyer was effectively controlled.

In the whole game, this kid only scored 12 points.

It can be seen what the overall control of the rocket is like for him.

The tough Rockets took the win in Portland

98:89.

The Rockets are on a four-game winning streak.

And the best players in the West in November, the Rockets are two on the list.

Kevin Garnett, 11 games, averaging 21.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 3.2 blocks, 1.1 steals per game. Such a comprehensive data surprised all those who were not optimistic about this high school student at the beginning.

The other is Dejan Bodiroga, an elegant playmaker who came off the bench in 11 games, averaging 12.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.3 blocks per game.

It is impressive for the eye of the rocket boss.

The players selected in the '95 draft can be described as talented.

The data of the two people joining forces has already made all the teams in the league excited.

One by one, they are actively contacting the agents of these two people to find out the tone.

Garnett is on a 3+1 contract, and next year is an option year.

Because Bodi Roga is a second-round rookie and has a 2+1 contract, at the beginning of the season, the Rockets have already sent a 6-year 50 million big contract.

It can also be seen that the boss of the rocket is a guy who doesn't take money seriously at all.

Who makes the family rich, which makes all the teams impressed.

And this summer, many of the Rockets' players are already in the contract selection period.

I don't know how big a contract the Rockets will use to sign this batch of up-and-coming rookies.

Just when everyone was talking about the Rockets' young players.

The Rockets quietly arrived at the Oakland Arena, home of the Golden State Warriors.

A 107:100 game took away a victory.

However, this does not attract the attention of the media.

On the second day of the game, the league was hit by the infamous 'choke lock incident'.

On December 1, 1997, the "madman" Sprewell walked into the team's training hall as usual, and it can be said that he was in a very bad mood today, one was because of the loss to the Rockets again, and the relationship with the coach Callesimo.

Three days ago, he was fined for not being able to catch the plane to Salt Lake City for being late, and he was fined for being late for practice recently, and the head coach has been counting him for these two things these days, which is simply adding fuel to the fire.

In fact, the two have already had a conflict, three weeks ago in the game with the Lakers, the Warriors fell behind, but when Callesimo laid out the tactics, Sprewell and his teammates talked and laughed, as if they didn't care, and they were reprimanded by Callesimo at that time, and then deprived him of the remaining playing time, which laid the fuse for the relationship between the two.

Since then, the grievances between the two sides have become deeper and deeper, and the contradictions have gradually escalated.

The conflict erupted on this day, and Callesimo began to curse Sprewell on the sidelines again without knowing what was going on.

It may be that there is a deep grudge, or it is possible that Sprewell feels that it is not humiliating to kill.

He threw away the basketball in his hand and ran to the sidelines, grabbing Callesimo by the neck with one hand.

At that time, all the players were stunned, and it took more than ten seconds for them to be pulled away by the Golden State players.

Callersimo didn't expect this to happen again, and Sprewell left the gym in a rage after being persuaded by his teammates.

Unexpectedly, 20 minutes later, Sprewell ran back to the arena again and punched Callesimo a few times.

That's it, it's serious.

Regardless of the sport, it is not permissible for a player's coach to carry out a violent attack.

The 'madman' was heavily fined.

However, this incident also inspired Tiger.

Players are human beings and they need to communicate, and every day they live under pressure and expose themselves in the media spotlight.

They also need to decompress, Lao Tang is a good coach, but he can't treat any player in every way.

Such players need a dedicated place to communicate and decompress.

In the past, players mostly went to relax with a drink or two on their own or with their teammates.

Seeing such an incident happening, Tiger felt that he should hire some psychological counselors for his players.

At Tiger's suggestion, the matter was brought to the forefront.

After finishing his 'ATM' program in Asia.

Tiger was a rare silence.

Just when I was enjoying a rare peace.

Dawson is back.

This time Dawson visited the European continent, and it was difficult for this old man.

The rocket's expansion plans in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania were almost left to Dawson alone.

Thankfully, Tiger found him a group of men.

Or Dawson's own busyness.

This time I came back, mainly to report the situation.

Looking at Dawson with a tired face, Tiger was also a little relieved.

took the initiative to say: "Dawson, this time is over, I will give you a month's vacation, you can go anywhere you want, my private jet, this month is for your use, I am responsible for all the expenses of this month, you can play as you want." ”

Dawson, who heard this, was also very happy and said: "That's great, in a few days it will be my wedding anniversary with my wife, I don't know what to prepare, boss, this gift of yours is really great, thank you so much." ”

"yes, that's great, you wait a minute, I'll call." After speaking, he motioned for Dawson to wait.

Pick up the phone and connect with your treasurer.

"Is it Hanings?" Tiger asked

"It's me, you're the one." The voice of a middle-aged man over there.

"I'll ask someone to choose a diamond ring, no matter how much it is, just let that person come back and pay for it." Tiger said.

"Yes, I understand, boss." The other side promised.

"Alright, I'm calling you for something, Hanings." After saying that, Tiger put down the phone.

looked at Dawson, who was a little excited, and motioned for him to continue waiting.

Then, go ahead and pick up the phone.

"Amy, what are you going to do now?" The call was made to Amy Adams.

"It's nothing, Tiger, I'm reading." Amy replied on the other end of the phone.

"Hehe, well, I have something for you to help with." Tiger said with a smile.

"Hehe, how do you want me to help you, you rich man." Amy Adams also laughed, it is really rare for a super-rich man like Tiger to speak so politely.

"That's it, my general manager and his wife's wedding anniversary is coming soon, I want to give him a ring, I want you to help choose, what are you willing to do." Tiger tells what happened.

"Well, I'm more than willing to help." Amy Adams readily agreed.

"Alright, come here." Tiger said.

"Okay, I'll be there in about 40 minutes." Amy Adams said when she would arrive.

Watching Tiger put down the phone.

Dawson hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Boss, this is not very good, you have already let me use the plane, and I have been reimbursed for all the expenses, and you have given me such a valuable thing, I dare not be it." ”

"Forget it, Dawson, I've made a lot of money in the financial markets recently, these things are your benefits, you've been running around the world for more than a month, and I should reward you." Tiger motioned for him not to be so upset.

"But."

"Nothing, but, tell me about your situation." Tiger interrupted Dawson's remarks and motioned for him to talk about the recent situation.

"Okay, let me talk about the situation first, I have a month and a half to travel around the world, in the world, the offices and other offices of our rocket clubs around the world have been established, the two clubs we won in Europe are doing well, we have established 25 basketball schools in South America, responsible for finding excellent seedlings to cultivate, our cooperation with the Chinese Basketball Association in Asia is expanding, but the Chinese officials are more difficult to deal with. But after we have taken the upper route and the national route, it is much easier, other countries and regions in Asia, we have also stepped up our efforts, we have established 10 basketball schools in Taiwan, Bay, prefecture and region, 8 in South Korea, 20 in this area, all in the name of the Rocket Club, so that our influence and popularity in these regions are expanding, Oceania and Africa are still starting, Oceania has only established 3 schools, Australia 2, New Zealand 1, Africa due to regional characteristics, We have only established a few schools in those areas where the political situation is relatively stable, and it can be said that the global layout of our Rockets is being completed, and as long as it continues to develop gradually, then the Rockets will become the best and most successful club in NBA history. Dawson said about the data he had collected over the past month or so.

However, when Dawson himself got the plan two years ago, he was almost stupid.

I don't believe that my boss has such big ambitions and plans.

If this plan can be accomplished, then the Rockets will surely become the uncrowned king of basketball.

But what seemed to him to be a somewhat ridiculous plan was moving towards reality step by step.

With the incomparably strong financial support of Tiger, what kind of giant is rising.

Dawson continued: "Boss, here's a list and data of some of the great players we've collected in Europe, South America, Asia, and I think you'll be interested. ”

"Okay, I'll take a look." Tiger also wondered if the great international players he remembered would be on it.

Looking at the names on the list, Tiger was very proud.

Because, he saw that the first person in line was Da Yao from China.

"It's worthy of Da Yao, now it has unlimited potential, well, 4 and a half stars, not bad. Who is next, Nowitzki, 4 and a half stars, very good, Pau Gasol, 4 stars, also very good, Ginobili, 4 stars, very strong, Kirilenko 4 stars, also very good. ”

Looking at the rows of familiar names, Tiger thought: Lao Tzu is still afraid of a bird, and there are so many strong people in his hands, I'm afraid of a fart.

"Well, have you signed these?" Tiger asked

"No, we're just looking at their development." Dawson said

"Very good, keep an eye on them, don't influence them, there will be superstars among these players." Tiger said confidently.

After watching Dawson and Amy Adams leave, Tiger looked at the Rockets Global Program and the list of outstanding international players selected, and his heart was secretly proud.

The Rockets are not the pseudo-strong team of history.

A dynasty team, on the rise.

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