G2: 104 to 129.

G3: 112 to 116.

G4: 118 to 105.

G5: 97 to 115.

On May 29, on the night when the Suns eliminated the Lakers 4-1 to advance to the Finals and win the Western Conference Championship, the New York Times used the headline "The First Game is the Final Game" to perfectly summarize this round of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and the Suns.

This year's round of Western Finals, judging from the process, can be described as uneventful.

In addition to the G3 game back in the Staples Center, the Lakers successfully dismantled a Spanish block of the Suns with their tenacious fighting spirit, and in the remaining 4 games, they never came up with an effective response to the Suns' off-ball cover and off-ball blocking.

The playoffs are not the regular season after all.

In the regular season, you may be able to rely on willpower, with the main players to run and fight hard to win a game.

But in a best-of-7 series, if your tactics are always targeted by the opponent and you can't crack the opponent's tactics, how do you win the series when your absolute strength can't crush the opponent?

On the evening of the 29th, at the West Jersey Arena, looking up at the cruel scoreboard, holding the jersey in his mouth, Kobe Bryant, who played 46.8 minutes for the Lakers in this round of the series, clubbed his knees with both hands, and the frustration that he had obviously made all his efforts for it but still suffered a defeat instantly surged into Kobe's heart.

In this world, despair is never the scariest thing.

The scary thing is that you feel like you can win, and you give it your all, only to end up losing miserably.

At this moment, this huge frustration even made Kobe Bryant wish he could return to the training ground immediately, and then keep training, training, training!

After the game, when the players and coaches of the two teams shook hands with each other, looking at Kobe Bryant, who was on the verge of collapse of the "Dao Heart", Wang Shuo said to him after smiling slightly: "Kobe, at this moment, the game has just begun. The NBA has never been a sprint, and only those with strong convictions will make it to the end of this long marathon. ”

Hearing this, he stared at Wang Shuo, and after muttering for a long time, it wasn't until Wang Shuo was about to turn around and shake hands with O'Neal that Kobe Bryant, who suddenly remembered something, said to Wang Shuo: "Wang...... Vanessato told you that she was grateful. ”

At this time, looking back at Kobe, Wang Shuo felt that it was estimated that Vanessa's child, who would have been miscarried, was successfully saved.

I just don't know, will this child be a girl or a boy?

And if we say .....

Kobe, who had just finished shaking hands with Wang Shuo, was only on the verge of collapse of his "Dao Heart".

At that moment, Shaq O'Neal ushered in the darkest moment of his career.

Looking down at Wang Shuo, O'Neill, who was silent, returned to the locker room without looking back after briefly shaking hands with Wang Shuo.

Shaq, Kobe Bryant is still young, and there are still endless possibilities.

But......

What about you?

With the continuous erosion of the years, O'Neill, who will turn 33 next year, knows better than anyone that perhaps......

He will never have a chance to surpass Hakim Olajuwon again in his life.

Even, in another ten years, he may not be able to maintain his historical position at this moment.

In the East, "Iberian Chamberlain" Pau Gasol debuted at the peak and has already won two championships.

In the West, "Republic Tyrannosaurus Rex" Yao Ming has grown into an out-and-out super center this season.

At the moment, he has not been able to surpass his predecessors, and O'Neill can't find a way to prevent his juniors from surpassing him......

In addition, unlike Wang Shuo's memory, in history, O'Neal was able to ask the old Bass for leading the Lakers to the finals this year.

But at this moment......

After Karl Malone ended his career in that embarrassing fashion......

At the same time that it will inevitably bear the biggest black pot for the Lakers' loss......

With Gary Payton contributing nothing in this round of the Western Conference Finals......

He, O'Neill, what qualifications do he have to ask for credit from old Bass?

After waiting a little longer in the players' tunnel on the way back to the locker room, O'Neill, who has always been known for his small heart, may have thought of something.

Looking at Kobe Bryant, who was also very sad, O'Neal, who came to Hardaway to ask for an autograph, suddenly hugged Kobe and said, "Take a photo with me, Kobe!" ”

At this moment, O'Neill seemed to have seen his fate.

At the same time, although he didn't get the opportunity to start in the Western Conference finals like the Spurs in the last round, at this moment, "Penny" Hardaway is definitely the most excited one in the crowd of Suns who are celebrating the team's entry into the Finals.

But in addition to the excitement, Hardaway will inevitably have a feeling called loss.

The reason for his frustration is not because he thinks that Wang Shuo gave him less playing time in this round of Western Finals.

It's about feeling sorry for yourself.

In the NBA, there are a lot of stars who have fallen due to injuries.

But if you don't choose to give up after that injury, you don't choose to lie down, but recover actively and treat basketball with a harder attitude......

So this year, under Wang Shuo, can he play better?

On the night the Suns advanced to the Finals, Allen Iverson also went from a Philadelphia hero to a Phoenix hero.

When this "183" jumped to Wang Shuo's back again after the game with an excited face, he didn't know how to thank Wang Shuo, so he kissed Wang Shuo directly on the cheek.

Right now.

After sweeping the Nuggets, outwitting the Spurs, and quickly brushing the Lakers, the Suns are going to the Finals!

As a team that has never tasted an NBA championship yet, Phoenix fans are hungry for a championship, and so are the Suns players.

And from the moment Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals ended, Charles Barkley found out......

Wang Shuo's expression on this night.

Suddenly, it became serious and solemn.

Such seriousness and solemnity, in Barkley's eyes, is even far greater than when the Suns faced the Spurs in the division semifinals......

……

Following.

Just when basketball fans around the world were talking about the Suns and Wang Shuo's leadership to reach the Finals, in Phoenix's tactical conference room, after watching the video of the Pistons' playoffs this year with Wang Shuo, Barkley found ......

The pizza he bought them halfway through, the three of them didn't even touch.

Wang Shuo's face was solemn.

Brown and Spoelstra's faces were no better.

On the side, Barkley, who knew that he still had to learn, said in order to ease the atmosphere: "I said...... Why don't we have something to eat first? ”

Brown, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke: "Do you want to take a look?" ”

Wang Shuo smiled bitterly: "I can only watch it." ”

Barkley was curious and asked, "What do you mean by playing and seeing?" ”

Spoelstra patted Barkley on the shoulder and said, "Hit and see, just hit and see." ”

Barkley: "......"

No!

Can you please not be a riddler?

Looking at Barkley, who was already crazy, Wang Shuo explained to him: "This year, in order to ensure that we don't fall behind the Pistons in physical fitness before the Finals begin.

In these two series against the Spurs and Lakers, we have shown all our hole cards in advance. ”

Brown added: "Normally, the team's offensive training is in charge of Wang, and the defense is in charge of me and Eric.

Offense, according to Wang's intentions, we have split all kinds of high-level off-ball screens and blocks.

In addition to allowing the players to adapt and master these skills more quickly, it also has the other purpose of not giving our opponents the opportunity to study us.

In the past two years, with Wang winning two championships in a row, all NBA teams have regarded him as a benchmark and will study our offense and defense a lot in normal times. ”

After a pause, Brown continued: "But for now, we've shown our cards.

And what about pistons?

At least, in the three-game series in which they swept the Bucks, Heat, and Nets with a score of 4-0......

I don't think they showed any of their hole cards.

In other words, they don't even have to show their hole cards to beat their opponents in the playoffs by playing normally.

And this is also the key reason why the Wizards were able to win two consecutive championships before. ”

At this moment, looking at Brown, looking at Spoelstra, and then turning his gaze to Wang Shuo, Barkley said with a look of surprise: "You guys...... Did you think this Suns could make it to the Finals from the start?

So, all our training is in preparation for the finals? ”

Spoelstra looked at Barkley with a puzzled look and said, "Or else? ”

Barkley: "......"

All right!

Before deciding to join the Suns coaching staff last year, Barkley did think about getting a championship ring with Wang Shuo.

But......

Barkley originally thought that it would take at least three years for Wang Shuo to build a championship team.

However, at the moment, looking at Brown and Spoelstra, Barkley believes that these two ......

I am afraid that from the beginning, I firmly believed that Wang Shuo could lead this Suns to the finals.

"Charles, as a commentator, you should know what is the biggest difference between the Wizards in the Finals and the Wizards in the regular season and other stages of the playoffs." Brown then said to Barkley.

Hearing this, Barkley, who could finally show his expertise, smiled: "Of course. In fact, during the regular season, I often complained that the Wizards liked to play around in the game. ”

Brown laughed: "Because you can beat your opponent by playing randomly, then why do you want to tell your opponent, what other tactics and routines do I have?" ”

Barkley was surprised: "You mean, during the Wizards, you did it on purpose in the regular season?" ”

Brown shook his head and said, "It's not all, it's mainly to help Michael Jordan brush the data." ”

Michael!

Why are you so good?

Looking at Barkley, Brown continued: "But that doesn't mean that Wang doesn't pay close attention to the team's usual offensive training. ”

Regarding Wang Shuo's strict requirements in training, Barkley can be said to have a deep understanding.

"And, I can tell you for no doubt that we have crushed all of our opponents for the season because of the overall strength of the second year......

So actually, in that round of the finals against the Spurs, in the first half of G3 and the second half of G4, we were also messing around, trying to help Michael Jordan brush up the data as much as possible. Brown added.

Barkley: "......"

Be a man, Michael Jordan, please!

So that's how you got the last two crowns of your career?

At this moment, Barkley can be said to be extremely regretful.

Because in the past two years, when Danzi attacked the Wizards in the finals, God knows how many Danzi he Barkley blew and how many tears of emotion he shed for it?

Of course, Wang also said when he was in Washington that even in his later years, Michael was still a superstar in the league if he used it properly.

But if it's 40-year-old Charles Barkley, he won't be able to take it. The "honest" Brown said to Barkley.

Barkley: "......"

On the side, looking at Barkley, who was stabbed by Brown, Wang Shuo always felt that Brown had been getting darker and darker recently.

However, if Brown wants to become the head coach of the NBA in the future, it is not a bad thing in Wang Shuo's eyes.

Because it's better than being swept away from the house by the star.

Oh, look at Mike Malone, who rushed to Cleveland to coach before he even learned to be a teacher.

Two days ago, this cargo just called Wang Shuo and said that he wanted to resign.

Then Wang Shuo was angry on the spot.

"Resign? Why quit?

You're already like this anyway, and even if you resign, no NBA team will hire you anytime soon.

So, why don't you wait for the Cavaliers management to offer you a generous release bonus? ”

On the phone, Malone said in a tired tone: "But if I am fired by the team, I am worried that it will be difficult for me to find a job in the future." ”

Hearing this, Wang Shuo smiled and said: "Eric will return to Miami next season, if Cleveland really fires you, you are always welcome on my side." ”

After a pause, Wang Shuo continued: "By the way, I have admired your father for many years. If your father is fired from Cleveland by then, I'm always welcome on my side. ”

Ma Long was successfully persuaded by Wang Shuo.

It wasn't that he wanted the knight to give him the release money.

It's just that he doesn't understand why the team management would turn a blind eye to the advice he usually gave to that kid.

Could it be that they really planned to spoil him all the time?

"So, that's why you just said let's see, right?

It seems that there is really only a look. Because the Pistons' path to the finals is so much smoother than ours, they can study us, and we don't know how they're going to play in the Finals, right? After recovering from his grief and grief, Barkley said to Wang Shuo.

"The only positive news for us is the 232 format for the Grand Final.

If we can manage to win one of the two away games, then it will be good for us to go forward. Wang Shuo said to everyone.

Spoelstra asked: "In the finals, are we still defending 1-2-2?" ”

Wang Shuo shook his head and said: "Ray Allen's three-point shooting rate in the playoffs this year is as high as 42%, and we have to use a four-star to deal with the Pistons." ”

Brown nodded, "That's a good idea, as long as Ben Wallace is there, we can keep an eye on the quadruple."

Because there is a big flaw in the original one-star quadruple, that is, the joint defense guarded by four people will expose more gaps to the other party.

But now, since we're actually four-on-three, we can use Ben Wallace to fill in our own defensive voids. ”

Wang Shuo nodded and said, "But we have to worry about Memet Oku on their bench." ”

Wang Shuo knew very well that Carlisle was not Larry Brown.

Although Carlisle is also in a state of training at this time, once he finds that the Pistons' offense can't open the situation, Wang Shuo believes that Oku will definitely be reused by Carlisle in this round of the upcoming Finals.

Hearing this, Spoelstra said: "If they send in Memet Oku, then we can take down Tyson. ”

This year, Spoelstra has grown rapidly with Wang Shuo.

At this moment, looking at Spoelstra, Wang Shuo smiled: "This is a good way to use the mobility advantage of Amare and Sean to impact their inner line." ”

After a pause, Wang continued: "A lot of the Pistons' defense is laid out by Rick Carlisle's head assistant coach Terry Stotts, who is a coach who is very good at learning.

He's definitely going to find a way to break down our off-ball pick-and-rolls and screens.

Mike, you accompany Aaron to check his body tomorrow, I need an accurate answer, how much time can I arrange for Aaron to play in this round of the finals. ”

Wang Shuo knows very well that once the Suns' off-ball passing system is cracked by the Pistons in the Finals, the Suns will only have the option of hard solving the Pistons defense.

In the 04/05 season, Spurs did just that.

Although in that round of the finals, Duncan's performance was still a mainstay.

But the key point of the Spurs' victory was that Ginobili's breakthrough disrupted the Pistons' defense.

In terms of defensive prowess, Carlisle is certainly inferior to Larry Brown.

But just like Wang Shuo has a think tank around him, Carlisle's staff this season is also not weak.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, as one of the members of the staff of the future Mavericks to win the championship, Stotts made his debut on defense in his early years and later became known for his offense.

Although during his time at the helm of the Trail Blazers, he and Lillard were perennially relegated to the backdrop of that Warriors and Curry team.

But losing to the Warriors and Curry in that period is not ashamed in Wang Shuo's view.

Wharton's future is a testament to the fact that the Warriors coach's bench is just a dog.

Therefore, how much time Iverson can play in this round of the finals can be said to be crucial.

Wang Shuo believes in the conclusions given by the Phoenix "repair shop", so so far this season, he has been in control of Iverson's playing time.

According to the schedule, the finals between the Pistons and the Suns will start on June 4.

Both teams have been absolutely dominant in their respective divisions this year.

Although the current situation of the Sun is relatively passive, in Wang Shuo's eyes, as long as the difference in strength between the two sides of the game is not so big that it is "ten or zero", then the Sun has the hope of hitting the first championship in team history this year!

……

Later on May 30, when the Suns and Pistons were preparing for the upcoming Finals, the NBA officially announced the results of the 2004 draft.

Interestingly, after the Knicks "got their wish" to draw the top pick, the media in Los Angeles immediately launched a bombardment of the league, claiming that this was a pre-planned conspiracy!

"David Stern is the NBA's Adolf Hitler! This is an even more shameless conspiracy than Munich! ”

And the reaction of the New York media was: "Without a doubt, this is the fairest, most just, and public day in NBA history."

With their good luck, the Knicks indisputably won the NBA No. 1 pick this year! ”

In New York, Knicks fans went crazy.

After the draft draw came out, they went crazy asking the team to make sure to sign Dwight Howard with the No. 1 pick this year.

The reason is that during a previous tryout for the Knicks, young Howard leaped high and kissed the rim with his lips.

And this photo, called "Kiss of the Basket", quickly became a hot topic of discussion under the publicity of the New York media, which has much more energy than the broken place in Orlando.

In fact, in the NBA, there are many players who can sit their head level with the rim when dunking.

Even many folk dunk masters can do it.

But again......

Howard's height is matched by his arm span......

Such a talent is not comparable to ordinary people.

Because for the sport of basketball, a person who is only about 180 centimeters tall and a person who is close to 210 centimeters tall have the same bounce, which is completely different.

One inch high, one inch strong.

Under the same bounce, Howard's height and arm span are destined to be taller than you forever.

On the 30th, after the draft lottery results were released, James Dolan, who usually picks up girls and fishes, rarely participated in the Knicks' management meeting on this day.

As the big boss of the American cable TV system company, although Dolan is also a rich second generation with a golden key, this does not mean that he is a stupid person in people's impressions.

Because a stupid person is destined to not be able to inherit the huge family business of the Dolan family.

Many Lan don't know basketball.

But from a business point of view, he taught Knicks management a good lesson.

"We can't wait until next season to make a trade, we have to act now, right away!"

In the general manager's office of the Knicks, looking at this group of stupid people who are still fantasizing about waiting for Howard to play beautiful statistics next season and then trade Yao Ming, Dolan feels that he will not be able to lower his blood pressure if he does not find a few more girls tonight.

Guys, I really don't know as much about basketball as you guys.

But do you know what kind of influence Yao Ming has in China?

Because during this period, the NBA was still in the stage of casting a net in China, so Dolan, who knew Alexander, the talker of the Space City, knew very well that if the Knicks didn't start in time, once Alexander really tasted the sweetness of Yao Ming, then at that time, even if you gave Alexander ten Howards, he might not trade with you.

There is no doubt that Dolan was right in his judgment.

Because in the future, Alexander himself admitted that Yao Ming brought him a return of about 1 billion US dollars.

Dolan doesn't know basketball, but he understands business.

If he is under Alexander, Yao Ming can earn 1 billion for the team.

And what about in New York, in the Knicks?

Secondly, Dolan's lawyer also told Dolan that once Yao Ming's career in Space City enters the third season, then the difficulty for the Knicks to get Yao Ming will also skyrocket.

Because after the shutdown in '98, the NBA changed a lot of rules and plugged many of the previous bugs.

As a first-round pick, especially under the premise that Yao Ming has become a super center, not to mention whether your Knicks have enough salary space to quote Yao Ming in the future, even if you can offer, can't the People's Space City match?

As for Wallace and Crawford's plan to leave the team quickly by accepting a one-year qualification offer, Yao Ming can't even think about it!

Because for a player of Yao Ming's level, even if the uniform team of the Space City is even more stupid than the Knicks, they will definitely give Yao Ming a top salary quality offer. (Note (1))

Regardless of whether Yao Ming accepts this cap salary quality offer or not, according to the relevant NBA regulations, Sky City will get Yao Ming's contract matching right in the future.

That is to say, under the allowability of the rules, no matter how much price you Knicks can offer Yao Ming, Houston can follow, and people can even use bird rights and super hats to play with you!

Other than that......

Even if the Knicks are willing to trade Howard for Yao Ming.

Will the People's Space City definitely agree?

Yao Ming is now a well-deserved super center.

No matter how talented you Howard is, why should Houston trade a super center for your rookie?

In Wang Shuo's previous life, the two cities of New York and Los Angeles had longed for Yao Ming.

The former was limited by not having enough chips at the time, which led to the plan being ruined.

The latter was due to the late timing of the attack, and Yao Ming's team was unwilling to let Yao Ming move the nest, so the plan could only be stillborn.

In this life, although Wang Shuo's appearance changed history.

But Dolan, who is rarely serious, knows better than anyone else......

Right now, it's the only window for the Knicks to get Yao Ming!

Once missed, the Knicks will miss out on Yao Ming forever.

"Boss, but, like you just said......

Even if we ask Houston for a trade, Houston will most likely reject us. Looking at Dolan, Knicks general manager Redden said helplessly.

Hearing this, Dolan, who knew that he would definitely not be able to get this deal by relying on his own group of "Sleeping Dragon and Phoenix Chicks" alone, said: "Our plan is divided into three steps. ”

Raiden asked curiously, "What are the three steps?" ”

"The first step is that we have to find a way to hype Dwight Howard and increase his trade value," Dolan said.

Tell his agent that we're going to pick him this year.

Then find a way to send someone to edit some of the footage of him in training.

Isn't Houston always looking for a successor to the 'Big Dream'? I'll tell my propaganda department to do whatever it takes to portray Dwight as 'Olajuwon II.'"

No...... A super talent with a lot of potential far above Hakeem Olajuwon!

The second step is to find a way to contact Yao Ming.

This deal, we have to get him first, then we can get Houston.

As long as Yao Ming agrees, I will immediately get my propaganda department in motion to build momentum for him to leave Houston!

Leslie Alexander is better than the Foxes, and as long as Yao Ming is willing to leave Houston, no matter how much he wants to keep Yao Ming, he will not offend David Stern and the rest of the league bosses because of this.

Because at the moment, David is actively promoting the development of the Chinese market.

If Leslie wants to be a sinner in the NBA, believe me, David and the other owners have 10,000 ways to get him to disappear from the NBA's list of owners.

The third step, after officially filing a trade, told Houston that as long as they are willing to trade Yao, all the players on the Knicks team, including all of our future draft picks, are up to them.

In the negotiation of this deal, remember, anything can be done! ”

The Knicks in this life are lucky.

Because in order to recruit Wang Shuo in the future, the team was in charge of the rebuilding plan last season with Scott Reden, who has been sprayed by Knicks fans.

So naturally Dolan wouldn't hire "Smiling Assassin" Thomas to be the general manager of the Knicks because he promised him that he could quickly lead the Knicks to complete the rebuild.

Wang Shuo's previous life, the tragic situation of the Knicks' future, Thomas must pay the historical responsibility.

Because after his sassy operation, the Knicks not only missed the opportunity to rebuild, but also got worse and worse, until it was rotten to the point of being out of control.

Redden may not be smart enough.

But he would never dare to disobey Dolan in order to prove himself.

At the same time, in Dolan's eyes, he is also a perfect "backstabber".

In the eyes of "businessman" Dolan, this summer is the only window for the Knicks to take Yao Ming.

Even if he gave half a Knick to Skycity, he wouldn't blink an eye.

As for the future of the Knicks?

What future?

With Wang Shuo and Yao Ming, in Dolan's opinion, that is the future of the Knicks!

As a businessman, for the sake of this hundredfold benefit, Dolan had already bet his chips on the table on this day.

So......

How did Yao Ming and his team react?

On June 1, at Dolan's urging, the Knicks uniforms showed their execution this time.

Houston, because Reden, the general manager of the Knicks, was very curious about what Yao Ming's restaurant in Houston tasted, and "coincidentally" Yao Ming came to the restaurant to eat again on the same day, so a "chance encounter" full of "accidents" and "coincidences" happened.

At this "chance encounter", Raidon told Yao Ming a pleasantly surprised news.

"Wang has promised us that as long as you are willing to come to the Knicks, he will come to the Knicks to coach!"

"We've got the chips ready, and if you agree, we'll officially request a trade from Houston at this year's draft!"

Yao Ming was very excited, but soon, he became more and more clever, and he made a phone call to Wang Shuo after this "chance encounter".

"That's what Raidon told you?"

On this day, Wang Shuo, who was thinking about how to play in this year's finals, never expected that the Lei Deng, who was almost killed by Knicks fans on the streets of New York, would be so smart this time.

This guy actually began to know how to "fool" the leading stars of other teams and draw cakes for them.

As long as Yao Ming comes to the Knicks, buddy will go to the Knicks to coach?

What the buddy said at the beginning, obviously Yao Ming and Duncan will come to the Knicks to coach!

What does this mean is that the Knicks plan to fish Yao Ming first, then themselves, and then use themselves to fish Tim Duncan?

However, even so, Wang Shuo had to admit it.

If the Knicks can really catch Yao Ming, then he is indeed willing to coach the Knicks.

Duncan's contract expires in the summer of 2005, and as long as the Knicks can clear enough salary space next season, Wang Shuo is confident that he can bring in Tim Duncan for the Knicks.

In this life, without Thomas's various sassy operations, the only difficulty for the Knicks to clear salary space next season is Alan Houston in Wang Shuo's eyes.

As for the remaining high-paid and incompetent players, the vast majority of them will have their contracts expiring in the summer of '05.

And with the Colangelo father and son telling Wang Shuo that Sarver is about to take over the Suns, judging from Wang Shuo's current contract with the Suns, his nomadic window is also worthy of the Knicks.

After some thought, in Wang Shuo's opinion, he has two options for changing jobs.

One is that if he can successfully lead the team to defeat the Pistons in this year's Finals, then he will immediately choose to jump out of the remaining contract with the Suns.

The other is that if he can't beat the Pistons in this year's Finals, then he will use Sarver to take over the Suns, let Colangelo Jr. help him trade him from the Magic to Hill and lead the Suns to leave after winning the championship next season.

These two nomadic schemes, no matter which one they are, will not affect Wang Shuo's next trip to the Knicks to take Duncan to play happily with Da Yao.

Of course, if he could, Wang Shuo would prefer to choose the first one.

Because of the first type, Wang Shuo can solve a lot of troubles that may arise in the future before recruiting Duncan.

For example, Yao Ming and Duncan, the question of who will be the team's talker.

In addition, as far as the IQ of the Knicks' management is concerned, Wang Shuo feels that apart from him remotely directing the Knicks' management, he really can't find any other way to make the Knicks rise quickly.

Wang Shuo is not worried that the Knicks' management will not give him power.

Because that's the premise for him to go to New York to coach.

Wang Shuo knew what kind of person Dolan was.

As long as he agrees to join the Knicks, Wang Shuo believes that Dolan will definitely sell the Knicks' management backhand.

On this day, Wang Shuo had made up his mind in his heart, so on the phone, he saw him say to Yao Ming: "What do you think yourself? ”

Yao Ming, who was already excited, replied: "I have already told my team that if you really go to coach the Knicks, then I will immediately tell Houston that I want to leave here."

No matter who tries to persuade me, it doesn't work, and Jesus can't keep me when he comes! ”

In the past two years, in Yao Ming's opinion, at least half of the credit for his ability to play a super center in the second season of his career is attributed to Wang Shuo.

Because even if he usually works hard, just like Xiao Si said, it is in vain if you don't choose the right direction to work hard.

Yao Ming is eager to play under Wang Shuo, and in his eyes, Wang Shuo is the best head coach in the whole world basketball today!

And Yao Ming also likes Wang Shuo, he is humorous and funny, and he communicates with him himself, and he doesn't always have to speak English.

On the phone, after listening to Yao Ming's answer, Wang Shuo smiled and said: "Since you have made up your mind, then I can tell you now that as long as you go to the Knicks, I will go to New York to coach."

If the Suns win this year, I'll be in New York next season.

If the Suns can't win the championship this year, I'll come to New York to play with you next season after leading the Suns to the championship. ”

After receiving Wang Shuo's clear answer, Yao Ming said more and more excitedly: "I will talk to Houston management tomorrow about my future." ”

On the phone, Wang Shuo reminded Yao Ming: "Your agent Duffy is an honest man, if you want to discuss your future with Houston management, then I suggest you go in person." ”

In the past two years, Yao Ming and Duffy's cooperation has been quite pleasant, but the business level is worrying, and Bill Duffy, who is too honest, is destined to be unable to help Yao Ming reach a higher level.

Therefore, in Wang Shuo's view, either Yao Ming will become more assertive in the future, or he will have to replace this agent.

June 2nd.

Just when Chinese fans were still discussing whether Wang Shuo could complete the three consecutive championships of his personal coaching career in this year's finals, a news from Houston immediately detonated the entire Chinese basketball world.

Yao Ming has officially requested a trade from Houston due to dissatisfaction with Houston owner Leslie Alexander and Houston's management's reluctance to strengthen the team's roster.

At this time, Chinese fans have not been brainwashed by the concept of "one person, one city".

In addition, on the 2nd, the New York media, which was still on the line with the Los Angeles media, told the Chinese fans through a large number of reports how much Alexander is a picky boss, and for a while, in public opinion, the Chinese fans who supported Yao Ming's departure from Houston accounted for the vast majority at once.

"Get out of Houston! How many years can a professional footballer be at the top? Yao Ming can't be delayed by Houston! ”

Although, on the 2nd, when negotiating with Yao Ming, Alexander personally promised that he would definitely bring back a superstar for the team next season, Yao Ming said to Alexander with an unusually resolute attitude: "I don't trust you anymore."

If you don't let me go, I will tell the Chinese fans through the media how you treat me. ”

Alexander didn't expect Yao Ming, who usually had thick eyebrows and big eyes, to be so ruthless.

But he also didn't dare to quarrel with Yao Ming.

Because he knew very well that once he fell out with Yao Ming, those Chinese sponsors would immediately terminate their cooperation with Houston.

Alexander is eager to make money through Yao Ming, but he also understands better than anyone that once he really offends Yao Ming, then Stern, the nominal spokesperson of the boss, will definitely unite with the owners of the other 28 teams to target him.

After all, it doesn't matter if you can't eat the cake yourself, why don't you even let us drink the soup?

And it was on the same day that Yao Ming applied for a trade to Houston, and in Los Angeles, the heart of the old Bass, called an adventurer, also began to ripple.

"Is it possible for us to get Yao Ming? He's younger than Shaq, and stylistically, he's more suitable for Kobe! Old Bass asked Kupchak.

Hearing this, Kupchak said with an embarrassed face: "If we are willing to trade Yao Ming with Shaq, Houston will definitely agree." But the boss ...... Houston can't afford Shaq's salary. ”

Next season, O'Neal's salary will be a whopping $28 million.

Houston wants to eat O'Neal's salary unless they are willing to trade Yao Ming while taking Francis, Mobley and Cato alongside.

But here's the problem......

O'Neal, who will turn 33 next year, how can he trade a young super center, an All-Star guard in his prime of play, and two role players who are still good value for money for the Lakers?

Even if the Lakers are willing to take more draft picks, no one will be willing to make this deal with them.

"What a pity! I don't know which team will get Yao Ming.

Mitch, keep an eye on it, if Yao Ming is not happy after changing teams, we must find a way to bring him to Los Angeles! Looking at Kupchak, old Bass said.

And it is worth mentioning that it was also on the 2nd......

As a video of "Warcraft Descends" spread rapidly on the Internet, this video that was obviously artificially processed in the process of editing quickly attracted another round of heated discussions.

In the video, with the blessing of professional staff, Dwight Howard, who is likely to be the top pick this year, fully shows people his terrifying talent.

In addition to being able to pour basketball violence into the hoop in various ways, his "gorgeous footsteps" and "unparalleled back-to-back skills" make people unbelievable that he is just a high school player!

The New York media praised Howard on this day: "The four centers are a thing of the past!" Dwight will rule the future!

Even if it's LeBron James, his talent isn't worth mentioning in front of Dwight!

If LeBron's talent is compared to a lake, then Dwight is the endless ocean! ”

And on the 2nd, the management of the Knicks also told fans that this year's Knicks' No. 1 pick can only be used to select Dwight Howard, and there is no second possibility!

Hearing this, the excited Knicks fans even took the initiative to take to the streets, and sent praise to the Knicks management who had been sprayed by them in the past few years!

It has to be said that the ability of the New York media to reverse black and white is truly terrifying.

Because under their publicity, a certain Di who is optimistic that Howard can make a big difference in the city of New York......

In order to win the competition with the hook, they even did not hesitate to give Howard a five-year, sky-high endorsement deal worth more than $75 million.

To know......

Since the boots at the center position have always been difficult to sell, this price, in theory, is even more outrageous than the sky-high endorsement James received from Nike.

In June 2004, the NBA was already in a frenzy before the Finals began.

3rd, the eve of the finals.

After a night of careful consideration, Alexander, who decided to stop the loss in time, was also thinking about a problem that bothered him extremely much that day.

That's ......

Even if Aerospace City is willing to trade Yao Ming, he will have to make a small profit in the next deal.

Otherwise, he would rather finish playing with the owners of other teams, and he would not want to give up Yao Ming.

"Leslie, why don't we ask the Knicks?

Didn't their general manager, Scott Redden, always want to get Yao Ming?

And there's no more stupid general manager in the league than him, and maybe they're willing to trade us with Dwight Howard? On this day, Alexander's close friend suggested to him.

Hearing this, with the mentality of giving it a try, Alexander asked Houston management to contact the Knicks.

Houston management was quick to bring back good news for Alexander.

"Scott Redden is so stupid!

Not only is he willing to risk the wrath of the New York fans to trade Dwight Howard in the draft, but he's also willing to put up their future draft picks and allow us to pick all the players on their roster at will! Houston management replied to Alexander.

Seeing this, Alexander, who was anxious by Yao Ming's transaction application yesterday, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Although having to give up Yao Ming was an extremely regrettable thing in Alexander's eyes.

But just like the Cleveland Cavaliers relied on LeBron James to get the envy of other teams in this year's NBA games, Howard, who is not weaker than James at all in terms of momentum this year, is also a cash cow in Alexander's eyes!

"Can the Knicks give us a tryout for Dwight?" Alexander asked.

Less than half an hour later, Houston management brought Alexander a reply.

"The Knicks said they weren't sure if we really wanted to trade with them or if we just wanted to use them to raise the price.

So there's no way they're going to risk getting Dwight injured and having him come to our tryout. ”

Joke.

How could the Knicks agree to Howard coming to Houston for a tryout?

In that case, wouldn't the "gorgeous footsteps" and "unparalleled back-body skills" that the Knicks spent a lot of effort editing for Howard immediately reveal their stuffing?

Moreover, the Knicks' official account is also well-founded.

After all, if you don't trade with me in Houston and Howard gets injured while trying out with you, who will the Knicks talk to when the time comes?

"So it seems that Dwight Howard does have the strength to dominate the future, as the rumors say, otherwise how could the Knicks value him so much?" After analyzing it in his mind, Alexander made up his mind.

But after a glance at the Knicks' lineup......

Alexander, however, understood in a trance why the Knicks could generously say that "all the players on our roster are up to you......

Because even he can see that the players on the Knicks' list are all "Sleeping Dragons and Phoenix Chicks"!

"What does our scouting department say?" Alexander asked.

"Our scouting department believes that there is some value in the Knicks' roster of players as well as Kurt Thomas and Deacembe Mutombo.

From a salary matching perspective, we can choose one of the two.

However, judging by the Knicks' current roster, their future draft picks will be more valuable. Houston management replied.

Alexander, who knows that the Knicks have completely rotted home, also believes that compared to the players, the Knicks' future draft picks are the most valuable bargaining chip in this deal.

So, after thinking for a while, Alexander said, "If we ask them for a first round and a second round, do you think they will say yes?" ”

About another half an hour later, Houston management replied, "The reply from the Knicks is: OK." ”

Hearing this, Alexander looked up to the sky and laughed: "Someone like Scott Reden can be the general manager of the Knicks, how blind is James Dolan's vision?" ”

On the side, everyone echoed Alexander: "I think it's likely that Scott Reden is scared by Knicks fans, and in order to keep his precarious position as general manager, he doesn't have time to wait for Dwight Howard to grow up." ”

Alexander nodded, "In that case...... Then let's trade with the Knicks at the draft!

After all, I really can't find a second team in this league that can be more stupid than them. ”

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