NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Tang Yu gathered all the players together.

"Okay, then the rookies will be responsible for the post-training cleanup for the next month!"

The veterans were also relieved. Just like Iverson said, it would be a joke if they really lost.

"I believe that all the players have learned a lot about each other through today's competition. The preseason will start soon. We will hold an internal meeting in the afternoon to talk about our various tactics this season."

During lunch, Tang Yu and the first assistant coach Stevens and other assistant coaches sat at the same table for lunch.

The players also talked and laughed with each other, and everyone has integrated together.

"Brad, I have read your tactical report. Yao Ming is still the core of the team. Although Yao Ming has rested for nearly a year, due to his height, I think his playing time will be maintained at about 25 minutes."

Tang Yu added, "At least in the regular season!"

As the tactical basis of the team, Yao Ming is the invariant of the entire Rockets, but Tang Yu thinks that if the team wants to win the championship, Yao Ming must stay healthy.

The combination of him, Curry and Harden is the foundation of the Rockets in the new season. If Yao Ming can stay healthy, then this team will definitely strive for three consecutive championships, or even more championships.

Stevens was a little stunned. He thought Tang Yu had found helpers such as Carter and Iverson for Yao Ming, but he didn't expect that Yao Ming was not the absolute core of this team.

"Boss, what tactics should we focus on in the new season?"

Not only Stevens, but also the other assistants were not sure what Tang Yu was up to.

Tang Yu took his tablet and quickly shared his tactics with the team's coaching group.

'Ding~Ding~' As the sound of messages came from everyone's mobile phones, everyone hurriedly ignored their meals and began to check the emails sent by Tang Yu.

Tang Yu lowered his head to eat, while eating and observing the changes in the expressions of several people. Not surprisingly, the expressions of these people began to change slowly soon.

From the initial doubt to shock, and finally to surprise.

"This... Can this really be achieved?" Rasheed Wallace couldn't help but say.

"I think we can try it. This tactic is too crazy." Stevens said with shining eyes.

Tang Yu's mouth corners slightly raised, he knew these people would be surprised.

"Of course it can be achieved. As long as you train according to my arrangement, we will definitely succeed in the new season." Tang Yu said confidently.

"But boss, such tactics are a shock to both Carter and Iverson." Gary Payton said worriedly.

"Don't worry, I have my own way to solve it." Tang Yu smiled mysteriously. He already has a plan in his mind, and he will build an invincible team next.

After dinner, Tang Yu first called Carter to his office. He did not immediately tell his purpose, but first asked him what he thought of himself.

"Vince, what kind of person do you think I am? Maybe I can ask this question, do you think I am a crazy person?"

Carter did not expect the boss to ask this question. For a moment, he could not figure out Tang Yu's pulse, but he still chose to tell the truth.

"Yes, boss, you are a crazy person, and a very crazy one. You broke up the championship lineup and played badly for the team. You had the No. 1 pick but gave it away easily. These are incomprehensible."

Tang Yu laughed and said, "Haha, Vince, you are very honest, but you don't know that Tracy had almost fallen out with the team at that time, and his back injury was not enough for him to continue playing on the court."

These things were also verified in the Thunder later. Carter nodded in approval. He also understood that Yao Ming and Artest, who had been fighting for years, could not lead the Rockets to win the championship.

Tang Yu continued, "What role do you want to play in the team? Or let me put it another way, are you willing to give everything for the championship?"

If Carter didn't understand the meaning of the first sentence, then Carter immediately understood what Tang Yu meant in the second sentence, and he might start to play as a substitute.

"Boss, do you want me to accept the substitute status?" Carter was a little unhappy. As a superstar in the league, it was really difficult for Carter to accept it at once.

"Vince, I want to know how much you can give for the championship. I know it's very difficult, but everyone will get old. Look at AI, he has to accept this identity."

"What?" Carter was very surprised. There was only one veteran in the team at the shooting guard position, Iverson, and he didn't expect that he would be a substitute.

"I won't let you be a substitute directly, but in the playoffs, my plan for you is to lead the substitute lineup."

In the playoffs, if the Rockets send out Curry and Harden, Carter and Scola, it will definitely be directly penetrated.

The situation is completely different if Carter leads the substitute lineup. Battier is promoted to the starting lineup to increase the defensive strength of the front line.

At the same time, if A-Lin can quickly grow into a swingman, then the front line combination of Battier, Ibaka and A-Lin will be very terrifying.

The physical talent shown by A-Lin in the team competition in the morning really amazed Tang Yu. He is not inferior to any black player at all. He is a player who can really jump to the third floor!

"Boss, if the team shows the potential to win the championship in the regular season, I am willing to accept any role, but otherwise please send me away before the trade deadline."

"No problem, then we have a deal. I think you will be willing to stay in this team! By the way, help me call AI in."

After sending Carter away, Iverson quickly came to Tang Yu's office.

"Please sit down, Allen, let's talk about the team's future planning."

"Boss, I am willing to accept any role for the championship!"

"Vince told you?" Tang Yu thought that Carter had leaked the content of the conversation he was going to have with Iverson.

"No, I guessed. Both Stephen and James have shown amazing talents, and when you recruited me, you said that we could win the championship. Am I right?"

I didn't expect Iverson to be so meticulous, and he actually had such a strong understanding of himself!

"Allen, you can still do something in this league. I need you to lead the bench players to take charge of the team's organizational work and use your experience to help the team. What do you think?"

"I am very willing. I can see that you are an ambitious boss. You spent a lot of money to invite Brad, Sam, Gary and other people. You must have ambitions."

Tang Yu didn't expect Iverson to be so smart. He deserves to be the answer. He originally thought that Iverson would become a time bomb for the team. It seems that he was overthinking.

"Well, you will get a championship ring in Houston! Let's go to the meeting room!"

The two stood up and walked towards the meeting room.