Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 78 [Joe's Invitation]

Hayes began to want to develop in the direction of LeBron James and even Big O Robertson.His scoring and rebounding are already good, but the passing needs to be worked hard.His muscles are too strong, resulting in insufficient body flexibility. He can only use some basic movements to pass the ball, and he can't do very concealed trick passes.It is easy to make mistakes if you force it.This makes sometimes he sees an empty space, but he can't give the ball to his teammates at the first time. If he makes adjustments in his movements and then passes the ball, he will miss the opportunity. He must improve himself in this regard.

After defeating the Clippers, the Rockets got another two days to adjust and took a direct flight to Portland.

In order for the players to recover their physical strength, the first day of the team was still a holiday, and Hayes took the opportunity to tour the city.For him, it is a great joy in life to experience the local customs and customs every time he goes to a city.

Most American cities are too lonely.Portland is different. Its biggest feature is the well-developed public transportation.

There is no public transportation in Houston, and the streets are just busy cars running.There are far fewer cars on Portland Street, because it not only has frequent buses, but also double-track railways on the main street. Every four or five minutes, a so-called "little train" passes by. Multi-section trams are actually ground-level subway cars. It is said that the official name is "light rail".Due to the well-developed public transportation, there are many people waiting for the bus, the stations are densely packed, and the streets are relatively lively.In addition, there are many hawkers in Portland. Except that most of them are white and black, it makes people feel like they are in a Chinese city.

This city has a relationship with China. Not only does it have a large number of Chinese, but it is also a friendly city with SZ City in China. There is a decent Chinatown in the center of the city, and there is a Suzhou City next to Chinatown. There are Suzhou Gardens in the city. What is Suzhou in China like? Hayes doesn't know, so it's not good to compare the gap.

These Hayes are not surprised, what surprised him is that there are "beggars" in Portland.There are so many beggars here that it is rare. Among them are disabled people, normal people, old people and young people.In the bazaars and roadsides, beggars can be seen everywhere begging or begging for little magic tricks.

When he was crossing the Columbia Bridge by tram, he was even more surprised to find that in the cave in the middle of the bridge, there was a cave full of floor beds. He heard from the locals that it was a "collective dormitory" for the homeless. There are such a number of people in the United States. There are so many classes, which is very surprising.

There are many flat and fertile open spaces in the United States. Why don't the homeless settle in those places?Wouldn't it be fun to reclaim a piece of wasteland at will to support several people and live a stable life?Not only that, the United States is a high-welfare country, even if beggars do not go to land reclamation, they can still live by applying for relief.But some people are willing to live a life of nomads, and regard it as a way of life!
Portland is an interesting place. The team here is called the "Trailblazers", but there are a large group of people who are too lazy to develop the future living here.

While Hayes was wandering around, his cell phone rang, and it was an unfamiliar number.Hayes guesses it's a business thing, someone from a company

"Hello."

"Hi, are you Chuck Hayes?" An unfamiliar voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, who are you?"

What the man said next directly turned Hayesley over.

"I'm Michael Jordan and I want to talk to you."

The man on the other end of the phone had a thick voice, and there was a sense of pride in his words.Hayes almost thought he was dreaming.

"Michael Jordan? Your Excellency the Flying Man? God, I am honored to receive your call." Hayes did not suspect at all that this was a prank played by a friend or family member. Even through the phone, he could feel the strength of the other party. aura.

"I'm in Portland right now, in the same hotel as you, room number 1108, is it convenient for you to come and talk to me? It's not convenient for me to show up. If I'm photographed by reporters, I'm afraid I will offend all Houston fans." Jordan smiled road.

"Of course it's convenient. However, I'm going outside now, and I'll be back at the hotel in a while, about half an hour later." Hayes was very excited and rushed back immediately.

Hayes would definitely not refuse the invitation of "Joe's Gang Leader". That was his childhood idol and the original reason why he chose to play basketball.

Of course, Michael Jordan will not come to Portland for tourism. He bought a stake in the Charlotte Bobcats this year and became one of the major shareholders.He found a relationship to get Hayes' cell phone number. The purpose is very clear, that is, to pull Hayes to the Bobcats next season.Going to the hotel where the Rockets played away to poach people, Jordan is really a person with a lot of personality.

Today's Bobcats team is just a rookie team. There is a big problem with staffing. They have never made the playoffs. The Bobcats want to rise and urgently need a versatile star to join them. In 2007, there were not many big fish in the transfer market, only Billups, Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Rashad Lewis.Among them, Billups and Howard will definitely stay on the team, and the Nets also set aside a salary for signing Carter. Rashard Lewis can only score, and the price/performance ratio is too low.For comparison, the most reliable person is Chuck Hayes, the "dark horse" of this season.Hayes has hit triple-doubles many times this season, being able to play both inside and out is just what the Bobcats need.

The problem is, the Bobcats aren't the only ones who think this way.Jordan was worried that the Bobcats' record was too bad, and even if the offer was high, he would not be able to attract Hayes to join, so he went out in person, and he wanted to use his personality to convince Hayes.

To be honest, Jordan's charm comes from the court, and it is doubtful whether there is any charm in management.

In Jordan's business career, there was a period of failure that made him deeply humiliated and unforgettable, and that was the days when he was the president of the Washington Wizards.It was fun for Jordan to take a management role with the Wizards, but at the time, everyone thought he was doing a terrible job there.In the end, he was sent away by the big boss in the Wizards in an unfriendly way, which is equivalent to "sweeping out".Now, Jordan urgently needs to prove that people were wrong in the Bobcats.

Half an hour later, Hayes and Jordan met in a hotel room.

Hayes was very excited to see the idol, the two shook hands and hugged.This added a bit of confidence to Jordan. Hayes had regarded him as an idol, so it was much easier.

"Chuck, the news says that your IQ is 250. You should be able to guess why I'm here, right?" Jordan closed the door, sat on the sofa, and smiled.

Hayes never thought that he would be able to talk to Jordan like this one day, and he was not kidding. He smiled and said, "Michael, you flatter me too much. My IQ is only 249. You want me to join the Bobcats next season. Bar?"

"Yes, I very much hope that you can join the Bobcats next year. In the Rockets, it is difficult for you to get a maximum salary, and with Tracy McGrady on your head, Yao Ming drags down the offensive speed, and you can't give full play to your energy. If you come to the Bobcats, I will take you as the core and build a team around you. What players do you think are suitable as partners, as long as they are not too expensive, I can also find a way to recruit them. Moreover, the Bobcats now have many young players with potential , our salary is also very sufficient, and we can make big deals. As long as you join, you will soon be able to hit the championship. What do you think? I heard that you were nicknamed 'Elvis' in college. To me, you are a real cat King!"

Jordan made it all clear at once.To put it simply, it is "follow me to the Bobcats as the boss, and I will find you a 'Pippen'"!
High salaries, franchise players, building a team around Hayes, and even titles are all very tempting.Hayes really likes the title of Elvis Presley. Even if he becomes the boss in the Rockets, he can't be called the king. He can't be called the "King of Arrows", right?When you hear it, you have no momentum, which reminds you of Yi Di and Chewing Gum. (Chew Green Arrow, take it easy...)
In theory, Hayes is only in his second year, and stability remains to be seen.Jordan, though, has always been a gambler.He dared to put his treasure on Kwame Brown back then, so he naturally dared to raise these conditions for Hayes, who still has a basic salary this year and has not played a full season.

Hayes knows the Bobcats' future.The Bobcats didn't make the playoffs for the first time until the 2009-2010 season.There are many talented players internally, but they are inexperienced, improperly matched, and lack a real core.Gerald Wallace has comprehensive skills and has changed from a marginal player to a star this season, but he is not a qualified leader.Okafor is even worse. He got a double-double in his rookie season, but he has not improved.Both belong to the type that can defend but not attack.He went, and he could indeed be the boss.

The god of basketball invited him personally, and Hayes was really tempted.

what to do?Jordan's offer was too tempting.If the Bobcats can really trade players according to his request, they will definitely be able to form a strong team within two years.He is familiar with the future, so can't he choose a few strongmen?And it was invited by Jordan himself, with the cover of "Joe's Gang Leader", is it still worrying about not developing?
However, Hayes would prefer to stay with the Rockets.Staying in the Rockets is undoubtedly closer to the championship.As long as Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady are healthy and a few good role players come, they are likely to build a dynasty.If you leave the Bobcats, it will definitely not be so easy to win the championship.

Hayes thought for a while and said, "Michael, I grew up watching you play, and I admire you very much. The conditions you proposed really moved me. But right now, I can't make any promises to you. By the end of the season, if the Rockets don't give me a big contract extension, I will give priority to the Bobcats, okay?"

Hayes didn't want to turn Jordan down all at once and let him down.

Jordan understood Hayes' thoughts very well, shook his head and said with a smile: "You think it is difficult to win a championship in the Bobcats, right? The Bobcats do not lack good players, but they lack a core. I am optimistic about you, and you can definitely become this player. The soul of the team, leading the team to the championship, you have to believe my vision, (believe your vision of choosing Kwame Brown?) You can get more personal honors in the Bobcats. Play a role in the Rockets As a star, it is definitely not as comfortable as being the boss of the Bobcats."

"Michael, thank you for valuing me so much. In order to play well this season, I want to wait until the end of the season to carefully consider the issue of the contract. My goal this year is the championship. If possible, I also want to hit the record you created in the Bulls. 72 wins, so you won't be mad?" Hayes smiled.

"Why am I angry? Records are meant to be broken. You are very ambitious. The Rockets are now very strong, and it is indeed possible to break that record." Jordan smiled: "But, don't you plan to break my personal record in the future? ? I’ve always hoped that someone could surpass me, and I even hoped that that person would be cultivated by me. Haha, don’t forget what I told you today.”

Jordan's words fueled Hayes' ambition.Who wouldn't want to be the second basketball god to rule the league?
Hayes smiled and said: "Michael, we are not the same type. It is too difficult to surpass your scoring record. However, I will definitely beat Kobe in my own way, James... I can't be the second you, but I Will be the one and only Hayes."

(End of this chapter)