Jordan and Hayes chatted about basketball for more than an hour, and Jordan gave Hayes a lot of suggestions about offense, the first step to try, how to make better use of the step-back jumper, etc.

Hayes listened attentively, but Jordan's experience didn't really help him much. Due to his bouncing and physical limitations, it was impossible for him to use the step-back jumper as his regular weapon, and could only use it occasionally. When defending against a player with better physical fitness, it is also easy to block by using a step-back jumper.

Hayes also had some advice for Jordan. He believes that Bobcats are not playing maturely now, and should not rush to trade stars, but should find a good coach as soon as possible, determine a style of play that suits the team, and then choose the right players according to the style of play.

If Larry Brown is the coach, he should find some players who are strong defensively, and at the same time, he must have a stable offensive point on the perimeter. If you're a run-and-run coach, you're looking for a point guard with a wide field of vision, and someone else has to be athletic.

I don't know if Jordan listened to these words. He just kept saying good things and continued to woo Hayes. In the end, Hayes did not give a clear answer either.

Hayes wants to stay with the Rockets.

This season, the Rockets already have the ability to win championships, he has a tacit understanding with his teammates here, and he has a close relationship with coach Jeff Van Gundy, and he can't give up the Rockets for money.

Building a team core is indeed a good temptation, but is it better to be the core of a bad team than to hit the championship?

In Hayes' previous life, Garnett was a core player for the Timberwolves for many years and played amazing statistics. However, for the sake of the championship, Garnett gave up his privilege and left the East to join the Celtics to form the Big Three. For the Celtics, Garnett took fewer shots and dropped his rebounds to 9.2. Experts agree that Garnett was the best this year, as the Celtics managed to win the championship.

It has been said that a person's life is determined by his surname.

Hayes doesn't value money very much, and if he were given a choice between salary cap and championship, he'd rather get less pay and a few more championship rings. There are countless stars who have received high salaries, but people often remember those who won championships. That's why a lot of people think that Robert Horry, a role player with average skill and quality, is successful, because Horry is so lucky to win championships wherever he goes.

Rather than Chamberlain, the superman of numbers, Hayes would prefer to be like Russell.

At dinner, Hayes found Jeff Van Gundy in the hotel restaurant.

Jeff Van Gundy smiled when he saw him. Hayes speculated that something good might be happening again.

"You can really have fun, a day out in Portland?" Jeff Van Gundy laughed.

"No, I'll be back in the afternoon, and I've met someone you wouldn't expect." Hayes sat down across from Van Gundy and said.

"Who?"

"Michael Jordan. He wanted to poach me to go to the Bobcats, saying that he wanted to build a team around me, which was a tempting suggestion. Hayes said bluntly. There is no impermeable wall, and he thinks it is better to tell Van Gundy about it directly, so as not to spread from Jordan's mouth in the future, arouse suspicion, and affect the unity of the team.

"The Bobcats team is too young and has no future, and even if you do want to transfer after this season, I would suggest you go to a team that only has the potential to win a championship, such as the Heat and the Cavaliers. If you get together with Wade or James, it's scary. Jeff Van Gundy smiled nonchalantly.

"Why don't you talk about the Mavericks and the Spurs, it's easier to win the championship, right?" Hayes was puzzled.

"In the future, if you really can't stay in the Rockets, don't stay in the West, the West is strong and the East is weak, and it is easier to enter the Finals if you go to the East." Jeff Van Gundy said.

"Why do I think you're encouraging me to change jobs?"

They didn't take into account the chat, the core players of their own team were poached, and the head coach who was not in a hurry was probably the only one in the whole league, Jeff Van Gundy. He knew that Hayes didn't want to go, and if Hayes really wanted to go, he wouldn't have bothered to recommend players.

Hayes laughed: "Is there any progress in the deal with other teams?" ”

"Progress isn't being said, David Lee is coming. When he plays the Clippers, he can play. Jeff Van Gundy said.

"Nothing else? I see why you're so happy? Hayes asked.

"Wells went to the Knicks to report. Can I not be happy? Jeff Van Gundy asked rhetorically.

"Uh...... How's it going on the Raptors' side? Hayes asked, rubbing his face.

"On the Raptors' side, CD (Dawson) offered to trade Bob (Sula) and John (Lucas III) for Calderon and a second-round pick of 41. The Raptors didn't agree. Jeff Van Gundy said lightly.

Hayes sweats. Bob Sula is too old and injured for so long to play at all. John Lucas III can't play with the Rockets, and it's no wonder that such a trade can be successful. No matter how idiotic the Raptors are, they won't agree to such a deal without the slightest benefit, right?

"Did the Raptors say they want anyone? How could they say yes? Hayes immediately asked, he cared about the deal, and when Calderon played the stats, he couldn't get it in exchange if he wanted to.

"They want Corunna (Azubuuk) and Novak. What are you kidding, we use two main benches, go for a backup point guard and a second-round pick and cash, we lose a lot, right? Jeff Van Gundy said depressedly. It feels like a robbery.

Hayes weighed it and felt a little troublesome. It's better to replace Azubuk with Hyde, but Hyde and Novak are both defenseless anyway, and they will never be able to practice defense.

Hayes was a little depressed. The younger brother Azubuike's stats are not obvious, and the Raptors have also discovered his potential. Do you want to let it go? If you don't let it go, Calderon won't be able to come, and that's an efficient player. It's a real headache. How is it good?

"Jeff, I'm a little sorry for Luthor (Hyde) to say that, I think I can use him as a bargaining chip to talk to the Raptors again. Both Luthor and Novak have obvious weaknesses and are not defensive. When it comes to offense, Jamario (Moon) and Van (Weaver) are not inferior to them, they are much better physically and have potential. Corunna had better not be replaced, he has a lot of potential to dig into. ”

"I'll suggest it again. CD (Dawson) doesn't seem to be going to make this trade anymore, and he feels like he's at a loss. Jeff Van Gundy sighed and said.

"What about Sir over there? How about Millsap and Fisher? Hayes asked.

This is the most critical trade, which can not only strengthen themselves, but also reduce the interior level of the Jazz. The veteran Fisher, who has always been the main player in the Lakers, is not strong in assists, but he has valuable playoff experience and is good at handling the ball at critical moments.

"We offered Juwan (Howard) and Luthor (Hyde) a deal in exchange for Millsap and Derek Fisher, and they didn't want to, saying that unless Luthor was traded for Raff [Alstom], they wanted us to eat a junk contract, and they were willing to make up the difference in cash."

"I think even if I send Raff out, it's worth the deal." Hayes said.

"Do you think it's worth it? They traded two absolute substitutes plus a garbage contract for our two main players last season. Isn't it a little too dark? Jeff Van Gundy said with a frown.

Hayes sighed, it seems that this deal will not be easy to succeed. "Jeff. I bet that as long as the trade is successful, we will definitely make money. CD's proposal this time is good. It's a pity that the Jazz don't look down on Luthor (Hyde). Hayes thought for a moment and analyzed: "The Jazz are not stupid, they want Juwan (Howard) to be Boozer's bench and Love to be Deron Williams' backup." This way the two main stars can get some rest and can guarantee their attacking power. In other words, Millsap has the potential to develop and Fisher is the person we need. Who's that garbage contract? ”

"That person is Rafael Arauyo, an absolute garbage contract, with a salary of more than 2 million, a white height of 211cm, and he doesn't work on a salary. As for whether it can be traded, it's not up to me to have the final say, let's see what CD (Dawson) thinks. I feel like I'm losing money. Jeff Van Gundy frowned and said, he was still a little reluctant to exchange Alston and Howard.

"Zhu Wan's contract is also rubbish. He's middle class and has two years left. David Lee is here and I bet he's going to be the third bench soon. It's going to be a lot of trouble in the future, and CD probably saw this and wanted to trade him out. Hayes shook his head and said, "Millsap is tough, he's here, promise you won't regret it." ”

Juwan Howard hasn't played a few games this season and is in decent form, averaging over 10 points per game. Due to Boozer's heroic form, Millsap rarely played, and Sloan has not yet recognized Millsap's offensive potential and has only used him as a blue-collar player. This business, in the short term, is beneficial to the Jazz, changing two substitutes and throwing off a bad contract. But in the long run, the Jazz lost a lot.

No matter how bad Rafael Arauyo's contract is, it expires at the end of this season, can it rot over Howard? Millsapp is now a blue-collar worker, and his future attack power is not comparable to that of Juwan Howard. Hayes will do everything in his power to convince Van Gundy to make another proposal to make the deal work.

As long as Fisher comes, it doesn't matter if Calderon is here this season. As long as Hayes knows the historical development, after this season, TJ Ford can play near-All-Star statistics, the Raptors will definitely consider trading Calderon, and it will not be too late to trade players at that time.

Jeff Van Gundy listened to Hayes and made a very reasonable lineup. After thinking about it for a while, I changed my opinion. Millsapp has an age advantage, development potential is not comparable to Juwan Howard, and the Rockets also need a veteran like Fisher. In his opinion, the deal can be considered a win-win. On top of that, trading two people whose contracts expire this season would favor the signing of Hayes.

"I'll suggest it to CD again, if you want to make a deal, it will be very soon. In this way, Juwan (Howard) and Raff (Alstom) are pitiful. Our prospects are so good, they certainly don't want to leave. Jeff Van Gundy sighed, "You made this suggestion, and I'll be the bad guy." ”

Hayes smiled and didn't speak. This is the NBA, in order to reinforce, someone comes, someone has to leave.

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