Super Basketball Manager

Chapter 27 An Unknown Omen

Late October 09.The last game of the preseason.Mavericks vs Rockets.

Guest commentator on TNT radio: "Look who is going to appear on the stage."

Another host: "Yes, it's been called a thousand times. You can guess it from the boos of the away fans."

"T-mac, yes, that's right! He's really back! Could it be that he can't sit still? It's just that he lost 7 games in a row in the preseason..."

"You can't say that. Maybe they don't even know how strong McGrady is. It's a mule or a horse. They have to pull it out for a while. Anyway, they lost the first 7 games, and they don't care about this one. What do you think? George?"

"Me? Let's see what the fans say first. A guy from Houston left a message: 'Morey said that we will have a "blockbuster trade" this season (resulting in a blacksmith who is stronger than the injured Tracy McGrady). Adelman said that I will have "major changes" this season (because Yao Ming was exhausted last season, Hayes can start this season, and can't play as a substitute for more than 10 minutes last season?). Brooks said that it would be good if Yao Ming came back (I didn't see it when Yao Ming was there) He has a very good effect) Yao Ming said that this season we will go "very, very far" (Shanghai-Houston back and forth) Rockets fans said that the Rockets must be a strong contender for the championship this season, (in fact, none of us believe it).'”

The two smiled badly at the camera...

"Funny fan, he didn't say, I-Will-be-back? Oh, Mike, you can't... no, I mean, don't you look at me with that disdain... lol..."

This is the first time McGrady made his debut under the spotlight this season. It may have been in the summer of 05. He once uttered wild words here. In short, you can see from the unceremonious booing of the Dallas Cowboys that everyone's expectations for him have not weakened in the slightest.

Standing beside him are (PG) Kyle Lowry, (PF) Shane Battier, (SF) Trevor Ariza and (C) Luis Scola.

Although the game kicked off at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Toyota Center was also brightly lit at this moment.

Taylor Swift's concert happened to be held today, and on the other side of the Toyota Center, the team consultants headed by Berry were staring at the upcoming final game of the preseason.

Because they know their time is running out...

Ron was very excited in his heart. Although he missed the first opportunity to witness McGrady's game in person, the bright red 7 eggs in the preseason made him have to pay attention with a lot of energy.

Many people say that team basketball is the foundation of victory. Of course, there is no doubt about it, but whenever you need someone to stand up at the last minute, you suddenly find that those who signed the so-called sky-high contracts are the most indispensable part of this top league.

That's why there was this gimmick of an early comeback for an All-Star who switched from No. 1 to No. 3.

The first 7 games are full of ink, whether you are against public opinion or trying, you have to make people see hope, right?At least you can fool the fans into paying for your tickets for one or two games.

Look at the Mavericks here, led by Nuo Tianwang, Kidd, Dampier, Josh Howard, Terry, Barea, Butler, Sean Marion, Heywood, Stevens, the stars are so bright, enough for the Rockets to carry two pots.

And what about the rocket?Forget Maddy.Ariza or Battier?
Coming up soon, Barea, the little point guard who has convulsions every year, stopped pumping today, and frequently transferred the ball to the inside, inside?Hit the Rockets to tune inside?
That's right, Yao Ming is not here, currently it is Sean Battier and Luis Scola, the Argentine who is the highest on the Rockets field with 206, followed by the shooting guard Tracy McGrady with 203.

Nuo Tianwang feels surprisingly good, and the height advantage is there. Whether it is a click, the golden rooster is independent; or ignoring Battier's blindfolded jumper, the Rockets will soon be sieved in the first quarter.

It's no good, and the attitude of this game is going to be a big defeat, and the consultants from the Toyota Center are sighing with their heads down.

Even though it was a preseason game, Adelman didn't want to lose too badly, so he made a decisive change.The convulsion player Brooks still has to play, and Trevor Ariza is the shooting guard to defend Terry, and Haiye, who has a unique skill against Nuo Tianwang, also has to play, adding Battier and Scola.

Well, it's only 7 minutes, yes, 7 minutes, nothing happened to McGrady at all, the whole 7 minutes, one shot, two backcourt rebounds, the stubborn former Rockets leader quit, took a sigh of relief, threw down the towel and walked to the locker room...

"Hey, you're a loser (Loser)!" Dallas fans waved their towels...

Facing the ridicule all over the sky, he didn't turn his head back, and didn't blink his eyes. He didn't know what he was thinking.

From the American Airlines Center to the Toyota Center, there was only a sigh of relief, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not recovering at all.

It's just preseason anyway, isn't it?Ron comforted himself.

This is Ron's first season in the NBA. A "rookie" may come to the team's management draft, and he will be scooped up by others, and he may even become the No.

Just like the frustrated Rockets going to the visiting team's locker room, at this moment, there was silence in the consultant's office of the Toyota Center.

Many people even want to ask: Hey, didn't we only lose one game to the championship last season?how so?
Could it be that Artest has such a big effect?
Is Weaver really the rocket's indispensable key to victory?

Could it be that without Hyde and others who were waving towels and cheering by Tehe, would the Rockets lose their confidence in victory?
Is this the one played?
Ron was holding a stack of data tightly, his mind was running fast.

Could it be that McGrady and Ariza are not worth an Artest?

"Damn it, we gotta give away that 'franchise' player, he's taking almost 50% of our cap space all by himself."

"Money is not a problem. The key is to get so much salary, play only 7 minutes, and score a ridiculous 0 points and 2 rebounds."

"Deal? You go to Google and see how many news reports are there that say he is in decline? Who pays for a long-term patient?"

"I said long ago that he would be traded away. Which guy gave Morey such a stupid suggestion?"

Everyone stared at the silent Ron at the same time...

what?Throw the black pot at me?Ron was comically scanning the week.

Isn't this funny?I'm just a small consultant. You have so many directors and managers. Could it be that my words are more effective than yours?

"Listen, we can only expect him to play at a high level, and then replace him, I have a few options..." Berry beckoned everyone to gather...

No, it's not.Not Maddie.Although he abandoned the No. 1 jersey, his speed and explosive power also disappeared without a trace.

But they only played one game, and only played for 7 minutes...

Ron keenly recalled, since the past 8 games, all the players' eyes, faces, and even every means of handling the ball...

It's human nature.

This thing is at fault again.

Battier ... the Rockets' biggest player right now.

Last season, there was Yao Ming for most of the time, and when Yao Ming fell, there was Artest.This good old man just needs to do his own thing well.

Check out these games.Hesitating when handling the ball.As a shooter, the most taboo is the hesitation when shooting.He had never led the team independently, so where did he come from with his leadership qualities?
Brooks and Landry…

In the contract year, every time the ball is in his hands, the first thing that comes to mind is not to find a more secure player position, but to the basket.Even if you can barely make a shot, you have to give him an assist.

He is also a player, he understands the meaning of data to players.

Joey Dorsey, and Hayes…

Blue-collar players don't have any pursuits, they just work part-time jobs. This kind of players often seldom perform after fixing their positions.You can't deny that Hai Ye is very deep-rooted, but he is very melancholy led by a bunch of bad pitchers.

lowry.His eyes were already quite perplexed.

He didn't know his playing time, and he was afraid of making mistakes. He had just entered the rotation player list, and he seemed timid even if he dared to fight for his specialty...

Ariza…

The first few rounds of more than a dozen hits had already annoyed him, and his excessive expectations of himself made him even more frustrated.A person who didn't have enough confidence in the first place, faced with the pressure of public opinion, the fans fell for him. He had already forgotten why he came to Houston.Oh, there was a 50% hit rate in this game. Ron looked at it again, and it was 2 for 1.

Lost even the confidence to vote?

Only the conscientious Argentine was left, slashing wildly in the opponent's interior, scoring 30+20 in every game before the season, and even reaching 5 assists in a few games!
It's no wonder that the host of TNT radio station Xiaopan, Scola has started the data brush mode in advance, and is heading towards the number one All-Star in his life...

If he doesn't fight, who can fight?With an average of 40+ playing time and 25+ shooting rights per game, it is no wonder that every time he is interviewed after the game, his expression is extremely serious, and there is no trace of joy.

Taking a closer look, Phoenix lost the most of these 8 games. It led by 10 points and entered the fourth quarter. At the last moment, everyone seemed to be misfired. In the last attack, the Houstonians, who were only 1 point behind, still had 20 seconds.

After the game, he even kicked down the door of the visiting team's locker room.

In this game, he made 11 of 7 shots. Such an efficient performance, but because of the last shot, he was once again labeled as the "reputation" of the ball bully.

No one wants to be scapegoated.Even the Argentines, who usually have a positive face, compromised.

Yes.Everyone is probably laughing secretly.

Why me?How much do I get?Why should I be blamed for this?
If you make a big deal, brag for a few days, but if you don’t make it, everyone will remember your mistakes.

It can't go on like this!This is still just the preseason, and everyone's selfishness is still on the surface. If it comes to the regular season, then it's okay?
It's a very simple question, and everyone thinks it's too complicated.

To establish a trump card...

Ron groaned, stood up amidst everyone's unanimous condemnation of McGrady, and walked out the door...

...

"Manager, I need to change my plan!"

When Ron jumped out of breath to the innermost office on the third floor, Morey was hiding his head with a gloomy expression on his face.

"what?"

"You'd better trade Brooks and Landry... picks, cash or whatever!" Ron had a stern expression on his face, like the sky was falling.

"Are you crazy?" Morey looked surprised: "Brooks is now the core of the team. Do you understand what the core is? Carl? That guy was the team's most stable bench scorer last season, the sixth man!"

"That was last season!" Ron realized that he had gone too far, and restrained himself a little: "I'm... sorry..."

"I know my son, it's hard to lose. You Chinese are guys with a strong collective sense of honor and disgrace. Take your time... Treat it as an experience in your life..."

Ron sighed, and after adjusting his emotions, he still looked stubborn: "I saw it, I saw it with my eyes..."

"For some reason, I always see something about human nature. I see a lot of players change the way they play because of something that has nothing to do with winning. ... I see it, and I see some guys who can't even play half of their practice games in formal situations."

Morey stood up slightly: "...every year, every team has countless players with contract years, and every year there are countless players who change from mediocrity to indispensable players...Everyone is selfish. They have to take care of a lot, money, reputation, and even fans. This is human nature..."

He paused and said: "And you can't forcefully control others for your dreams. They also have dreams. Maybe they play basketball just to support their families, or some personal achievements..."

"Okay, then give them a big contract in advance, can it be done?"

"This..." Morey said for a moment.

"I hope we can do something instead of just sitting around..." Ron said a little excitedly.

"Come... take a look at this..." Morey handed the report to Ron helplessly.

God!In the entire report, there are more than ten numbers marked in red!

Ron couldn't imagine that such a serious financial deficit was caused by the smart business Alexander Group...

There was only one person on Ron's mind, that smiling woman...

...

"Okay, Mr. Luo, I know that if I let you go back to the rocket this time, it's no less than going back to the mountain. I just hope you understand...the door of Los Angeles is always open for you."

...

"I also hope that in the future, Mr. Luo can hold his hand high in the Rockets, always thinking about this... small favor..."

...

It was so terrifying, Ron took a deep breath for a while, and his heart could not be calm for a long time.

"Unfortunately, just like what I talked to you last time, we may be targeted by someone..." Morey spread his hands helplessly.

The establishment of every dynasty is full of his dirty and despicable means, and who can tell why the Grizzlies "sent" Gasol to the Lakers for no reason?

Shopping malls are like battlefields. If you discover potential future competitors, you will immediately kill them in the cradle. These are clearly written in the blueprints of all companies...

Weighing the gains and losses and reversing the financial balance are the basics for every general manager of a team to get started before taking office. Right now, the confused Ron is looking at the dimly lit street, lost in thought...

What should I do?
　A few more chapters next week!Come on everyone!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)