basketball pope

Chapter 187 [Refuse to report, personally lobby]

Glenn Gruward contacted the Kings, and the two sides easily reached a verbal agreement.

Even if they don't send John Thomas, Adelman is ready to cut Jerome James. This big man has a good body and neat footsteps, but unfortunately his IQ is too low.

The king's main tactic is "Princeton", which requires constant sharing of the ball, but Jerome knows nothing about how to deal with the pass and cannot meet Adelman's requirements.John Thomas is at least a better offense and can be a backup to Chris Webber at the 4.

Boykins did not have any problems with his physical examination, which surprised the Raptors trainer.

Boykins is very thin, and the maximum bench press actually reached 245 pounds, equivalent to 111 kilograms, which is close to pushing two himself.

In addition, he is very fast, sprinting 3 seconds in 4/3.12 games, and has a vertical bounce of 78CM. He can easily touch the basket, but he can't dunk.

Playing in the NBA at 165CM naturally has its own advantages. The management immediately completed the contract with Boykins, not waiting for the preseason, but Glenn did not sign a long-term contract as Yang Rui said, but a two-year salary. , a second-year team option.Except for Yang Rui, no one in the Raptors thinks Boykins can play well.

The Jazz also agreed to the trade, and Jeff Hornacek traded for two for Alvin Williams and Dee Brown of the Raptors.

The Jazz's weakness is the perimeter. After adding two players, the new season lineup can be younger.Sloan is optimistic about Alvin's physical condition, and his height of 196CM is better than Hornacek's 191CM.

Things went well. When the player was going to have a medical examination, Glenn told Yang Rui some bad news.

"Hornacek declined to report, and he plans to announce his retirement this summer."

"What?" Yang Rui was dumbfounded. "why?"

Has the Butterfly Effect, History Changed?Wasn't this guy retired in 2000?The star also won the three-point king on the weekend.

Yang Rui is optimistic about Hornacek, because he is the most underrated pitcher. Reggie Miller has never won the three-point championship in the All-Star Game. He has won two.Getting him into the team is a solid [-]-pointer, or a combo guard.

Glenn smiled wryly: "He talked to me on the phone and said that he was used to staying in Salt Lake City and wanted to spend more time with his family. I hope we can understand him and find other veterans in the free market."

"He's so funny, he didn't let him stay in the Raptors until he was old, and it's only for a year. Do you have his phone? I'm here to tell him..." Yang Rui paused and sighed: "No, I Let's go to Salt Lake City."

If Hornacek joins, the team will have five veterans. In terms of personnel composition, it is very suitable for the championship. The veterans lead newcomers. The team is not short of hard work, and it can not be soft at critical moments.

For this kind of family-friendly man, it is difficult to persuade him on the phone, or it is better to come to the house to do ideological work.

"Tom, how about going to Salt Lake City with me? Then go to Los Angeles and make a cameo in Friends." Yang Rui asked with a smile.

"I'm also making a cameo? Aren't you going to take Stana to meet him?" Thomas asked.

"I received the email last night, I forgot to mention, the script is that Rachel will be a nympho to a handsome guy, if you go directly, everyone will save trouble, and it's a good gimmick, we all play ourselves in the film, then But Rachel Green."

"Is there a kiss scene? I'm sure I can do it well." Thomas smiled slyly.

"Is your span too big?"

Both of them are not slow people. They often go on a trip that says to go. They go to the airport after booking a ticket. They arrive at Salt Lake City in the evening and check into a hotel.

The next day, Yang Rui called Hornacek, bought a gift, and visited alone. Thomas stayed in the hotel to watch TV.

They were a little scared. If they always acted together, they were photographed by reporters, and they didn't know what to say.And Thomas didn't know Hornacek, so there was nothing to talk about at people's houses.

Hornacek and his wife warmly welcomed Yang Rui into the house.The coach came to the door with full sincerity, and even when he was young, they did not despise him in the slightest.

"Jerry, I didn't expect you to make a special trip. During the 98 contest, the Knicks always attacked me. I thought you would despise my defense." Hornacek laughed at himself.

Yang Rui said sternly: "That's because you are in the Jazz. If you are in the Raptors, we don't have to defend, and we will overturn the whole league by attacking. You know, I have calculated my fate and said that I am most suitable for calling Jeff. cooperation, we will win the championship together.”

Hornacek's wife, Stacey, was laughing next to her and almost couldn't hold the fruit plate. Coach Van Gundy in New York happened to be called "Jeff", but Yang Rui's serious tone made people want to laugh, serious and serious. Bullshit.

Hornacek pointed to his daughter and smiled: "But I promised them that I will work in Salt Lake City in the future, and I don't want to break my promise. You see, my daughter is only 7 years old and has just started elementary school. I want to stay with me in Salt Lake City. She, hold a parent-teacher conference for her or something."

The little blond girl looked at Yang Rui curiously beside her, blinking her big eyes.There are few Chinese in Salt Lake City. She wondered why Yang Ruichang was different from others.

Yang Rui slapped her. "Hi, Abby, your dad doesn't want to play anymore because he wants to accompany you. He may lose a championship ring in his career, which will be a pity in the future. You don't want to see your dad suffer, do you? How about letting him play for another year? Just one year. ."

"How do you know my name?" Abby opened her mouth in an O shape.

I rubbed it off.

In the future, this child will grow up to be a big beauty, and she will have China Sina meager.

Yang Rui took a breath and said sternly, "The fortune teller said it."

The Hornaceks are a little dizzy. Can such an unreliable guy really lead the team to win the championship?Last season, the Raptors made it to the Eastern Conference finals.

Hornacek shook his head and said lightly: "With all due respect, few people believe that the Raptors can win the championship next season. Although you entered the Eastern Conference finals this season, the core of next season will be those players. No big names are willing to join, right? "

Yang Rui smiled and said: "I don't want big names who are willing to join me, because the core of the team must be Carter and McGrady, and this will not change. I asked them to practice more three-pointers in the offseason, and they will definitely change next season. Strong. And Jermaine O'Neal, he's a restricted free agent, he's going to stay. I'm going to make them stars, as long as there are good role players who make [-]s after they draw defenses."

Hornacek was a little persuaded and looked at his wife.He is only 36 years old and can play well. As an NBA player, who doesn't want to take a championship ring as a souvenir?
Stacey smiled and said, "If you want to try it, go for it. Jerry said it, just one year."

Hornacek nodded, playing another year, the annual salary of 520 million is not a small amount, and there is no need to negotiate an agreement to buy it out.As a low-key star with ordinary physical fitness, he has never won a big contract, but he is easy to satisfy. He feels that his life will not change with millions more, so he wants to retire.

"I hope the Raptors can really win the championship. After next season, I will retire no matter what."

"I bet, this time next year, you'll be grateful for your choice."

The two shook hands vigorously.

　After checking Abby's meager status, it was determined that he was born on August 92, 8. The book should be 6 years old, which has been revised.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)