On the second day of defeating the Knicks, the Rockets returned to Houston, and Olajuwon was the first to walk out of the elevator of the special plane, holding the championship trophy Olajuwon smiled very brightly, followed by the victorious Rockets players, and tens of thousands of Rockets fans came to welcome their city heroes with fierce screams.

An open-top bus, with Rockets players standing on top of the bus, waving to fans on both sides of the road.

The bus carrying all the Rockets players slowly drove to the Compaq Center, the home stadium of the Rockets, where there were about 15,000 fans, waiting for the arrival of the Rockets players, who were going to celebrate the Rockets' title defense here with the Rockets players for the last time.

With the arrival of the goal and the trophy, the Compaq Centre was once again in a frenzy, where countless fans cheered, celebrated, and cheered for their idols and heroes.

Tiger was also celebrating wildly with Amy, and all the fans present saw the young couple in the center of the court, and they knew that the reason why the Rockets were able to go to such a success was inseparable from the young man in front of them.

It was at this time that the commentator at the rocket scene, Kenny? Smith, the slut, yelled loudly: "Guys, let's let our young boss say a few words to us, everyone knows that without the full support of the boss, the Rockets would not have been able to have such glory, now please the boss of the Rockets, Tiger?" Mr. Jones, I would like to give you a few words. ”

The Rockets fans, the players, and the coaches were all cheering and cheering loudly.

Tiger was a little stunned, but he still ended up with the microphone that Drexler handed over, Tiger took the microphone, thought for a while, and said into the microphone: "Say something." ”

There was a good-natured laugh from everyone.

I heard Tiger continue: "Actually, I really don't know what to say, I took over the Rockets because I was a fan of the Rockets and wanted to continue the glory of the Rockets, to be honest, I was actually quite unlucky, and I met the returning Michael in the first season I took over? Jordan, everybody knows what that means, well, we had a super team that year. 72-10, wow, very strong, even though it wasn't us playing against them in the finals, but that year we just went, and Michael repaired it back. ”

With that, Tiger shrugged, eliciting a chuckle.

Then, Tiger continued: "The next year, our opponent was still the mighty Chicago Bull, or the god-like Michael, but we still stood in front of them, we gritted our teeth and fought against the opponent for 7 games, and that series was one of the most exciting finals in my opinion, we and Chicago fought each other, and in the end I already thought it was a normal thing, because by that time, the two sides were already fighting each other, although we lost, But we can walk away with our heads held high, and Hakim is the second player in history to win the MVP of the Finals by a losing team, and we are very proud. ”

As he spoke, he pulled out Olajuwon and waved his hand to everyone, Tiger continued: "Then, we had our season, last season, we overcame a lot of difficulties, and our players worked together for the Rockets, winning such an amazing record of 75-7 in the regular season, my thank you." Before the words fell, Tiger gave all the players of the Rockets a deep bow.

The Rockets players hurriedly helped him up, Tiger waved his hand, and continued: "My thank you, really, you did one thing last season that everyone wanted to do but couldn't, and that was that you beat Michael? Jordan, pull down that guy who sits high on the altar, you're amazing, in that Finals, you beat the Chicagoans with sheer strength, you're the best, and this year you're defending the title again, you're the best, you're the best. ”

Tiger's voice grew more and more intense, and by the end, Tiger was already roaring.

The Rockets fans present also cheered loudly with excitement.

At this time, the atmosphere on the field was also at its peak. The loud cheers almost caused the roof of the Compaq Center to burst open.

After the celebration of the Rockets players and Rockets fans, Tiger led the Rockets players to Houston's largest nightclub, which had been chartered and only those with invitations were allowed to enter.

That night, Tiger spent $250,000 on drinks, but everyone had a good time, and this money was nothing.

On the second day after the celebration, in the office of Tiger of the Rocket Club, Tiger looked at the trade report in hand, secretly counting the gains and losses.

Lao Tang waited for a while, and took the initiative to say: "Boss, do you think we have paid too much for this transaction?" ”

Tiger shook his head after a while and said: "No, we don't pay much at all, a champion still wants to get a champion pick, is it possible for us not to pay so much, are you stupid to be these people in the league?" ”

Dawson also said on the side: "Yes, now we are still releasing this news in dollars, if it is released, I don't know how big a sensation it will be, and once we have this champion sign, what we have to do will be an even bigger sensation." ”

Tiger looked at it for a while and said, "I think it's okay, the draft is about to start, let's do it immediately." ”

With Tiger's consent, the rocket began to make its own big move.

On the afternoon of the third day after the end of the Finals, the league broke out a shocking trade, and the Houston Rockets, who had just become the champion, made a four-way trade with the Hawks, 76ers and Bulls.

Rockets sent out the bus, Malik? Rose and Crohill received two first-round picks in '99.

The Eagles sent out the 'African Mountains' Mutombo, and the 76ers sent out Nazr? Muhammad, Pepe? Sanchez, Brian? Shaw Bulls send out Kukochi Brent? Barry made big trades with four of this year's No. 1 picks, the 76ers got Mutombo, and the Bulls got Crohill and Malik? Rose and a first-round pick from the Rockets, the Hawks got the bus and Kukoc and a first-round pick, and the Rockets got Brent? Barry, Nazr? Muhammad, Pepe? Sanchez and Brian? Shaw has that most important estate sign.

Immediately, the Rockets announced the buyout of Pepe? Sanchez and Brian? Shaw's contract, they are free to choose the team they can receive them to play.

And Muhammad and Brent? Barry would be a useful addition to the Rockets' front and back court. Still, Brent? The 27-year-old who had some opinions on becoming a bench for Barry was able to score 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists last season, and he could only become a bench in the Rockets, and he still couldn't let go.

Privately expressed his thoughts to the Rockets' top management through his agent, and after discussing with Dawson, Old Tang and Brent? Barry's agent got in touch and the Rockets announced a buyout of Brent? Barry's contract made him a free agent.

At this point, the Rockets' shocking deal is over, and after the Rockets have paid nearly $8 million in buyouts for three main bench players and two first-round picks, the Rockets have got an inside bench to make up for the blank of the bus departure, and there is a champion signing.

God knows what else the Rockets have to think, the Rockets disappeared immediately after getting everything they wanted, and the transfer news in the league was no longer in touch with them.

After the trade was completed, the Rockets' three-person rights center was also discussing the future development of the Rockets and this year's draft picks.

Tiger looked very happy today, and said with a smile to Dawson and Old Tang: "Very good, ours got what we wanted, although it took a bit of a lot, but we finally achieved our goal." ”

Lao Tang smiled and said: "Yes, the pay is a bit big, the new Muhammad's physical fitness is good, but he is also a good blue-collar worker, there will not be too much development, our inner line now has Big Ben, Hakim, Little Mark, Kevin, and this newcomer, in addition to the one you want to choose, I think this kind of inner line thickness is not something that ordinary people can bear." ”

Tiger said with some smugness: "This is what I have configured for interior teams like the Spurs and Lakers, and with the addition of our outside players, they basically don't have much to play." ”

Dawson also smiled and said: "Okay, then let me see who we have in our hands now, Hakim, Big Ben, Mark Jr., Kevin, Nazr, Robert, Matt, Ray, Sboga, Catino, Dejan, Antonio, Old Mark, plus the new people to be selected this year, our list of 15 people is about to be full." ”

Tiger said proudly: "Hehe, yes, in fact, the Rockets are still not injured, it seems that we are still a strong contender for the championship next season." ”

Dawson quipped: "Now the Rockets have this champion in their hands, but all eyes are on us, now I don't know how many people are paying attention to us, if we choose that Chinese kid, I don't know how many people's jaws will hit their feet." ”

Lao Tang also laughed and said, "Yes, it will definitely surprise them very much." However, in a few years, they will definitely be even more surprised, a guy comparable to the existence of a big dream is about to be born. ”

Tiger teased on the side: "I don't know how many people are going to envy us." ”

The three of them looked at each other, and laughed at the same time, and they didn't know how much smugness and how much smugness in the laughter.

Now the Rockets have turned all their attention to the draft.

A choice that shocks the world is about to emerge.

(To be continued)