Legendary basketball manager

When Shen Fei was preparing for the transaction, online discussions about the opening game of the preseason were already in full swing.

The fans discussed can be roughly divided into two categories.

A group of fans were shocked by the outstanding performance of rookies such as Paul George and Griffin, and generously admitted that their previous views on Shen Fei were biased.

For example, a fan wrote this passage on his Twitter:

"Seeing George, I realized that Budinger's talent is nothing more than that."

"When I saw Griffin, I realized that no matter how hard Aaron Brooks tried, he couldn't have such a strong game."

"I can't guarantee that they will become superstars in the future, but I believe that as long as they can stay healthy, they will be able to take the Rockets to a whole new level!"

ESPN's well-known commentator-A-Smith also publicly praised on the show:

"I think people forget how good Griffin was in his college days."

"He did miss the whole season due to injury, but as long as he can stay healthy, Griffin can definitely become a better player than Brooks. I think Shen made a great deal!"

Another type of fans firmly believes that Shen Fei's operation is extremely stupid, and regards today's Rockets rookie's performance as a flash in the pan.

"Just played a good game, and you all praised Griffin to the sky? Did he score a point against Howard today? What's so embarrassing about bullying an old space-type insider like Rashard Lewis? .?"

"At least wait for him to play for half a season before blowing it up? The 'Little Black Bean' who was used to trade him, but the one who can consistently output 20 points throughout the season!"

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The two sides are at war with each other, and neither can convince the other.

In addition, there are also a group of well-known big Vs in the industry who were "invited" to comment on the competition:

Pacers star Reggie Miller commented: "Everyone is discussing the elegant George and the talented Griffin, but I want to boast, scored 25+12 without saying a word, and also took on defense in the game Howard's Jordan Hill."

The well-known reporter Mohammad said: "Jordan Hill's mid-range shot is too silky!"

Some basketball bloggers also expressed their views:

"In the hometown of Shen Fei, the new manager of the Rockets, there is an old saying-the epee has no edge, and the tricks don't work. It can't be more appropriate to describe Hill's style of play."

"No matter how wonderful the dunk is, it's only two points. Jordan Hill shook his little hand, and a mid-range shot is also two points! And in the playoffs, the mid-range shot is the most murderous!"

......

I have to say that the commentator's mouth is a deceiving ghost.

These people received money from the Rockets and praised Jordan Hill to the sky, but there are reasons and evidences that make it difficult to refute.

Of course, some fans who watched the whole game expressed doubts about this.

"Brother, I have read your ball commentary for several years. But judging from this game, most of Jordan's points are simple shots, some open shots and so on. The gold content of this kind of goal can really be compared with Griffin's. Is it compared to other dunks?"

However, this rational voice did not generate much repercussions, and was quickly dismissed by the navy's praise.

............

Meanwhile, far away in Los Angeles, the Clippers' manager's office.

Frank just finished watching the full-court highlights of the Rockets and Magic.

When he first saw Griffin's outstanding performance, he just twitched the corner of his mouth, and he didn't lose his composure.

As the game progressed, Griffin played better and better, and Frank silently clenched his fists, feeling uncomfortable.

Until the end of the second quarter, Griffin completed the shocking dunk...

Frank couldn't hold back anymore!

"Snapped!"

He slammed the coffee cup to the ground.

What shattered together with the cup was his hot heart.

Frank is heartbroken!

As a team general manager, he is extremely eager to lead the Clippers to the top.

After winning the No. [-] lottery last year, Frank's excitement couldn't be higher than before.

At that time, he even believed that in the next few years, the Clippers would embark on a revival and become the new king of Los Angeles under the leadership of Griffin!

But things backfired. Shortly after the start of the offseason, Griffin announced that he would be reimbursed for the season, followed by a year-long recovery period.

Frank's mentality also changed a lot during this year.

Especially in the past few months, public opinion on the Internet and doubts from major professional football critics have made him more and more convinced that Griffin cannot withstand high-intensity games.

The last straw that crushed Frank was the first game of the summer league, when Griffin was injured again in the second quarter.

This made him completely believe that Griffin is a fragile physique, and therefore accepted the Rockets' trade proposal.

After the deal was concluded, fans in Los Angeles felt that Frank had done an excellent deal.

ESPN even gave the Clippers an S+ trade evaluation.

In contrast, the Rockets' trade rating is only C.

Moreover, the two rookies that the Clippers got-Aaron Brooks and Lance Stephenson, are in the follow-up training.Also performed well.

This gradually convinced Frank that he had made the right decision!

But today, when I saw Griffin regaining his health and swaying his talents on the court...

Subtle changes have taken place in Frank's mentality!

He felt cheated.

But who cheated him, Frank himself couldn't tell...

[Is it to blame the public opinion on the Internet? ]

Frank shook his head.

After all, he clicked into the news himself.

"However, with regard to the negative news about Griffin, the timing of the outbreak is a bit strange."

Frank muttered to himself.

It stands to reason that Griffin has been injured for a whole year, but why did all the criticism and doubts about him appear in the offseason?

[These voices, why were there no such voices during the regular season last year? ]

The more Frank thought about it, the more strange he felt, but he didn't dare to think about it any further.

"Forget it, maybe Griffin is just a flash in the pan..."

He consoled himself.

............

Look back to Houston.

Shen Fei saw that the public opinion about Hill on the Internet was already getting hotter, so he dialed the number of the Nuggets.

"Hi, I'm the new manager of the Rockets—Shen Fei, and I want to discuss a deal with you."

Shen Fei got straight to the point.

"Hello, Manager Shen. I wonder what kind of deal you want to talk about?"

It was the general manager of the Nuggets, Arturas Karnisovas, who was speaking.

"We are interested in your team's Chris Anderson, and we came here to inquire today."

Shen Fei said bluntly.

"Anderson..."

Karnisovas was a little surprised.

He watched the Rockets' first preseason game and knew that all the rookies the Rockets got this year were talented.

Houston is going through a youth storm. Instead of training rookies, do you want a 32-year-old blue-collar insider?

"Let me tell you straight, Yao Ming will not be able to make a comeback in a short period of time. Our team lacks insiders with the ability to protect the frame."

"There is no shortage of such players in the league, but we have taken a fancy to Anderson's passion and hope that after he joins, he can drive the young people in our team."

Shen Fei said nonsense casually.

Karnisovas almost spit out the coffee he just drank when he heard this.

There is even a team that wants Anderson to bring new players?

If it weren't for Shen Fei's solemn tone, the Nuggets manager would even think that the other party was joking.

In Karnisovas' eyes, as far as Anderson's temper is concerned, it's almost as good if you let a newcomer take him!

But when there is business coming, he will naturally not tell the truth.

"Then what chips are you willing to offer?"

asked Karnisovas.

"How about a second-round pick? We have the space to directly take Anderson's contract."

Before Shen Fei made this call, he had already made complete preparations.

This is the first trade proposal in his plan.

"No, no, that's not enough."

"Anderson is by no means a second-round pick that can be traded for."

Without even thinking about it, Karnisovas immediately refused.