Sports Almighty King

Chapter 46
It can be said that the renewal of Paul with a maximum salary of US$1.6 million can be regarded as the biggest failure of Morey's career as the general manager of the Rockets.

Chris Paul won a super contract of 33 million at the age of 1.6, even bigger than Harden's contract. When Paul's contract expires, he is already 37 years old.

Morey means well.

In the 18 Western Conference Finals, because of Paul's outstanding performance, the Rockets almost overturned the Warriors and entered the finals.

Morey believes that only by keeping Paul at all costs, can the Rockets continue to retain the strength to hit the championship.

But contrary to expectations, after Paul got this big contract, in the new season, the Rockets' record plummeted, and successive failures made it difficult for them to even enter the top eight in the Western Conference.

Fortunately, Paul was injured?

Paul's injury is really worse for the Rockets.

"Mr. Morey, I'm sorry, but I have to tell you this sad news: Chris Paul is injured and hurt his right hamstring. He should be unable to play for a short time." The caller , is the employee of the Rockets responsible for publicity.

"Okay, I see." Morey hung up the phone.

Murray's heart is heavy.

This is really a trick of God!
Originally, in the new season, Morey was a bit ambitious. He wanted to improve the team's record, but now, what a mess!
After much deliberation, Morey felt that he had to speed up the signing of Wang Fei.

Paul is injured, which means that all the offensive burden of the Rockets will once again be on the shoulders of James Harden.

A single-core attack is too risky.

If Harden is overused, then even if the Rockets enter the playoffs, they are doomed to do nothing.

Just when Morey was anxious about Paul's injury, Zhao Ligong and Huang Jun had a quarrel in Huang Jun's office.

"Mr. Huang, I think it's too early to let Wang Fei leave now. It's not a good thing for Wang Fei. He is a young player. He should play steadily and slowly. After he has made a name for himself in the CBA, he will participate in the competition again." In the NBA draft, you can get better development opportunities." Zhao Ligong said to Huang Jun.

Huang Jun smiled and said: "Old Zhao, our Blue Whale Temple is small, so we are destined not to be able to keep the big Bodhisattva Wang Fei. Wang Fei himself does not want to stay in Blue Whale for a long time, and he is also very eager to join the NBA Open Frontier sooner." Tuotu, so, it's better to reach a deal with the Rockets earlier and make some money for the club."

Zhao Ligong raised his eyebrows and said, "But, Mr. Huang, have you ever thought about it? If we let Wang Fei go now, how will we play the next game? Our Blue Whale is now pointing at Wang Fei to win! Wang Fei left, The team's record has plummeted, and our club will only lose more!"

"Haha! Lao Zhao, I don't agree with your statement. Basketball is a team sport. How can it be possible to rely on only one person? Wang Fei is gone. We can still find high-quality and cheap foreign aid in the foreign aid market! Find two At best, a foreign aid would only cost a few million." Huang Jun said lightly.

"It's not like I said, even if I invested all the 500 million I got from the Rockets, I couldn't find any good foreign aid! Mr. Huang's approach is simply killing the chicken to get the eggs! Our Blue Whale can win four consecutive victories, that's because of Wang Fei Bringing the team here to fight, without Wang Fei, we are nothing in the CBA league. Doesn’t Mr. Huang understand this yet?” Zhao Ligong said sharply.

"Old Zhao, don't quarrel with me. If you can persuade Wang Fei to stay, then I will be happy to see it happen. You go and try it! Wang Fei can only get a salary of 50 Chinese coins per year in our Blue Whale. , But, do you know how big the contract the Rockets signed with Wang Fei is? They gave a price tag of US$2840 million for four years! What do you think our Blue Whales can do with the Rockets to compete for Wang Fei?" Huang Jun was also a little angry.

"What? Impossible? The Rockets will be willing to give such a big contract? How can such a contract be given to a rookie? Especially Wang Fei's height and physical condition are not outstanding." Zhao Ligong was surprised.

"Old Zhao, the contract has been agreed upon and the conditions stated by Morey himself, why should I lie to you? If you don't believe it, just ask Wang Fei yourself! Do you think I am willing to let Wang Fei go? There is nothing I can do about it. Yes, okay? If Wang Fei is forced to stay, he will forcefully terminate the contract. He only needs to give our Blue Whales 100 million in liquidated damages. And now, I have received 500 million from the Rockets! I am also doing this for the good of the club! Don’t you understand my painstaking efforts?” Huang Jun said angrily.

Zhao Ligong has nothing to say.

At the same time, he was extremely disappointed in his heart, it was extremely disappointing.

Zhao Ligong got up and left Huang Jun's office.

He got up and went to Wang Fei's room.

Wang Fei was chatting with Liu Meijuan on WeChat in the room at this time.

Liu Meijuan heard that Wang Fei had reached a preliminary verbal agreement with the Rockets, and that she might soon go to the United States to play in the NBA. She also felt very sudden.

"Wang Fei, isn't it a little bad to go to the NBA now? After all, if you don't participate in the NBA draft and enter the NBA, your career development cannot be guaranteed." Liu Meijuan said.

"Meijuan, don't worry, haven't you heard? Paul is injured again. I guess the Rockets are in a hurry right now. I can go to the Rockets now, so I can take advantage of it and fight for every game." If you can play more time, you can stabilize your position first." Wang Fei said with a smile.

"But, you know, the current coach of the Rockets is D'Antoni. He distrusts rookies the least. He is the kind of coach who uses up to eight people in a game. He may not give you a chance to perform." Liu Meijuan said .

"Meijuan, Morey spent a lot of money to sign me, you know? Morey gave me a four-year contract worth 4 million US dollars. He gave me such a big contract, and he will definitely guarantee my playing time. Yes. Moreover, D’Antoni doesn’t have a good choice for the point guard right now. He will definitely give me a chance. As long as I seize the opportunity, I will definitely be able to use my outstanding performance to make a sensation in the entire NBA!” Wang Fei said with a smile.

"Really? Oh my god! He actually gave you such a big contract? The Rockets don't seem to have such a big salary space, right? Their current guaranteed contract is as high as more than 1.3 million US dollars." Liu Meijuan was very surprised .

"I don't care about this. By the way, the Rockets gave me a four-year contract of 2840 million US dollars, of which only 35 US dollars are guaranteed, and all others have team options. They are also worried that I will not adapt to the rhythm of NBA games. , can’t play at the level they expected.” Wang Fei said with a smile.

"This shows that they don't trust you. Wang Fei, I'm really worried about you. After you went to the Rockets, you couldn't play and finally left in despair." Liu Meijuan said.

"This situation will never happen! Because I believe in my own strength!" Wang Fei said with a smile.

"It seems that you have decided to leave." Liu Meijuan sighed.

"Yes, I also want to go to the big stage of the NBA to show my talent. I want to let everyone see that even a little guy can make a big difference in the NBA!" Wang Fei said.

"Well, after that, I'm afraid I won't have much time to see you." Liu Meijuan said.

She probably worried about this the most.

"I'll come back after the off-season, and then you can go to the United States to see me when you're on vacation," Wang Fei said.

"Well, since you have decided to leave, I won't hold you back. Wang Fei, when are you leaving, I will see you off!" Liu Meijuan said.

"This is still uncertain. Meijuan, don't worry, the promises I made to you all count. I won't be Chen Shimei who started messing up and gave up." Wang Fei said.

"I trust you, Wang Fei." Liu Meijuan said.

While the two were talking, there was a knock on the door.

Wang Fei is currently living in a single dormitory, so naturally he is the only one in the room.

Wang Fei said goodbye to Liu Meijuan, hung up the video call, and he went to open the door.

He saw Zhao Ligong standing at the door.

"Director Zhao, hello!" Wang Fei hurriedly said hello.

Zhao Ligong nodded, and walked into Wang Fei's room in a low mood.

"Wang Fei, has it really been decided?" Zhao Ligong asked after sitting down.

Seeing the expression on Zhao Ligong's face, Wang Fei already knew what Zhao Ligong wanted to do when he came here.

Wang Fei nodded and said, "Yes, I am still more eager to develop in the NBA. Now that I have this opportunity, I don't want to let it go. Please understand, Director Zhao."

"I can understand. I know that there is a conflict between you and Huang Jun. However, I still think that you should finish this season before going to the NBA. Through the formal model of the draft, you will be highly valued by the team. Not only You can get more guaranteed salary and your career development is more guaranteed," Zhao Ligong said.

Wang Fei said in his heart, I want to do that too, but time does not allow it!
The task given to me by the Sports King APP is to allow me to join the NBA within two months.

Wang Fei scratched his head and said: "Director Zhao, I firmly believe that gold will always shine. The Rockets attach so much importance to me, they will always give me more opportunities at the beginning! As long as I have the opportunity, I can play it." ...I don't want to waste my youth in the CBA, I am eager to get a bigger stage."

Zhao Ligong sighed.

He knew that, as Huang Jun said, it was impossible for Wang Fei to give up the idea of ​​leaving and stay.

"Well, then, I can only wish you good luck." Zhao Ligong said.

"Thank you, Director Zhao, for taking care of me. Without you giving me a chance, I wouldn't be where I am today." Wang Fei also said emotionally.

Hearing what Wang Fei said, Zhao Ligong felt a little more at ease: This is a child who knows how to be grateful!
"Wang Fei, I said that you will have an achievement that is not inferior to Yao Ming in the future. Now, I still say so. Come on!" Zhao Ligong patted Wang Fei on the shoulder, and he walked out of Wang Fei's room out.

(End of this chapter)