Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 141 [Sorry, I can only leave! 】

The Rockets easily won the championship, and Houston fans reveled for three days!China has announced that it will erect a bronze statue of Yao Ming in Shanghai.

When the fans are fantasizing about the Rockets dynasty, they don't know that the storm is coming, and the disbandment of the Big Three is imminent.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Darrell Moreyo Hayes, the new general manager of the Rockets, met at the Toyota Center to discuss signing.Hayes wanted to see Morey's sincerity, and handed over the negotiation to Gao Tongxuan.

Gao Tongxuan went home for less than an hour and reported to Hayes.

"That fellow Morey is so boring. He proposed a five-year contract worth 5 million yuan. He said that the Rockets are strong on the inside because of Yao Ming, and rely mainly on McGrady on the outside. The fact that they easily won the championship without you in the finals explains everything. The Rockets will definitely defend their title next year. , If you want to stay, you have to sacrifice a little in terms of salary, this is the biggest contract they can offer."

"Then what did you say?" Hayes laughed.He was definitely going, so he didn't care what Morey said.

Gao Tongxuan said with a smile: "I just said one thing, not the maximum salary, and I will not sign with the Rockets!"

"Well said, contact the reporter and hold a press conference tonight. I'm going to announce Morey's original words and announce my entry into the free market to see if I deserve the maximum salary!" Hayes laughed.

Gao Tongxuan went to contact the reporter, and Hayes called Yao Ming.

"Yao, Tongxuan talked with Morey. That crazy Morey proposed 5 million for 4300 years, and it seems like he has suffered a big loss. I will hold a press conference tonight and announce that I will refuse to renew the contract, and I want to disgust them. When are you going to get mad?"

Yao Ming took a deep breath and said, "Tomorrow, I will also hold a press conference. If the Rockets don't keep you, I will propose a transfer! How about Jeff?"

Hayes said with a smile: "He's going to have a showdown with the boss tomorrow. He didn't plan to talk nonsense, he just wanted to make it clear that if I leave, he won't do it! Don't mention the trade of Tracy, it seems that we It's like teaming up to bully Tracy, and if you can't transfer, you have to work hard with him."

"Okay, that's it. You guys better help me come up with a good line. It's 5 million in five years. Thanks to them, it's impossible for any player who has been selected to the All-Star Game to be at this price. They have no sincerity at all. I'm really angry." Yao Ming said.Candide had made up his mind thoroughly.

The finals made Yao Ming more confident. He was sure that he could become the absolute core of a team.He held a press conference to explain one thing, Hayes could not stay, so he asked for a transfer.If the Rockets refuse to trade Yao Ming, he will demand to become the absolute core of the Rockets. The Rockets must formulate tactics around him, and Tracy McGrady must change his style.

That night, Hayes' press conference was held at the Toyota Center.

Although they didn't know what Hayes was going to say, a large number of reporters still poured into the venue. They felt that it must be not a trivial matter, and it should be related to Hayes' contract renewal or knee surgery.Because the Rockets team doctor has not come out to refute the rumors, many media think it is true.

Wearing a green casual outfit, Hayes attended a news conference for a question-and-answer session with the media.

"Everyone must be wondering why I suddenly held a press conference, right? Because today the Rockets manager, Mr. Morey, asked my agent to negotiate on the renewal of the contract. The contract plan he proposed surprised me very much." Hayes He said seriously, then pointed to a Houston Life reporter who often interviewed him in the nearest row, and said with a wry smile: "That friend over there, if I remember correctly, is Billy, right? You know basketball, don't you?" , what kind of contract do you think I should get?"

Reporter Billy thought for a while and said, "The maximum salary requires at least a contract of more than [-] million yuan."

"Hi, my friend from China, Liu Zhaochen, you often interview me, do you think I'm a star?" Hayes pointed to another reporter and said.

"Of course, I have said it many times in my article. With your defensive ability and the number of rebounds, even if you don't score, you should still get an annual salary of more than [-] million!"

Liu Zhaochen is a reporter from Netease, because Hayes asked him to interview him many times, and said that he is his spokesperson in China and his friend.Therefore, in the Chinese press circle, Liu Zhaochen quickly rose to the top, and has become a little famous.Naturally, he wanted to speak for Hayes.

No one in the room raised objections, and everyone could guess that what Hayes was going to say had something to do with the contract.

"It seems that I am not arrogant. I am indeed a good player. But Mr. Morey thinks that I am just a role player. The Rockets are strong because they have Yao Ming on the inside and Tracy on the outside. Otherwise, it is absolutely impossible to win the championship. This time The finals fully proved this point. What I can do, David Lee, Paul Millsap can also do. When I heard these words, the first feeling is that the Rockets don’t need me.” Hai Yess shook his head, sighed, and said: "I said publicly that the Rockets don't need a maximum salary to sign me. As long as I have a contract worthy of my worth, I am willing to stay in the Rockets. Mr. Morey proposed Big contract, a 5-year 4300 million big contract. My agent thinks it’s inappropriate, but Mr. Morey’s attitude is very clear, he has already taken care of me, and he likes to sign it or not!”

Immediately there was a commotion in the audience, and the reporters all understood at this time that Hayes was going to announce his departure from the Rockets today.

"My friends, should I thank the Rockets for their generosity? Although it is only 5 years, this contract is almost catching up with Morris Taylor's 6-year 4800 million contract." Hayes said loudly: "I feel very happy. Surprise! Boss Alexander is not only a very profitable boss, he is also a great philanthropist!
"Fuck! The top management of the Rockets is a bunch of idiots! You should transfer!" Someone suddenly shouted, and the atmosphere in the venue exploded.

A large number of reporters began to curse Morey. The leading "reporter" was actually a counterfeit brought in by Gao Tongxuan in order to make the scene lively.

Seeing that the goal was achieved, Gao Tongxuan was next to Hayes, and using another microphone, said loudly: "Friends from the media in Houston, come and judge. Morey wants to use a mid-level contract to sign a player who scored 100 points in the All-Star Game." Star, you still have to talk like Chuck has made a lot of money... How can I negotiate with him? Chuck is only in his second year, the most improved player, the second team of the best team, the first team of the best defensive team, think Think about his stats! He just finished his second year as a rookie, he has a great future! He is a star that even LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are afraid of! He is not a veteran who is about to retire! You think this is fair Can Chuck still stay in Houston with this kind of contract? Is the Rockets’ executives going too far? They don’t want to renew the contract, but humiliate Chuck! This makes us feel humiliated! Feel disgusted!”

There was a mess in the audience.A reporter asked: "May I ask Mr. Hayes, is it because of your knee injury that the Rockets proposed such a contract? There was news on the official website before that you have undergone knee repair surgery, and the recovery period of the surgery is longer. [-] to [-] months, and it is likely to affect the future state."

Hayes said: "Who said this? Is it Clanton? Does he dare to say that I need surgery for a second time? I played for 1 minute in the fourth game. Is there a problem? Do you think I'm kidding about my career? I can go to any major hospital for a check-up, and I can get a certificate of recovery wherever I go. My knee is completely pain-free in the second game, and I propose Playing, the team doctor disagreed. In the past two weeks, I have seen various news about me. There are also people who say that I have faked my injury. I believe the fans still remember how I continued to play in the first game against the Spurs! There may be stars in this league who can cheat, but that person must not be me!"

The reporter asked: "Mr. Hayes, is it true that your knee injury was fabricated by the Rockets in order to sign at a low price?"

Hayes said seriously: "I don't know, I have to ask the boss Alexander. I only know that their behavior makes it impossible for me to stay in Houston. Here, I would like to express my gratitude to all the fans who want me to stay in the Rockets. Sorry, I'm going to miss the appointment. Because the behavior of the Rockets made me feel cold, we had a very successful season, but in the end, they told me that it has nothing to do with me. I just attracted Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady Defense, I got the chance to brush up the data. Now, I can only leave. Maybe no team is better than the Rockets, but for the glory, I can only leave!"

The reporter asked: "If the Rockets change their mind and are willing to keep you with a high salary, will you stay?"

Hayes smiled bitterly: "This is a very important decision. It is very difficult for me. I am willing to stay in the Rockets, I have always been willing, but I am not injured, I do not want to beg to stay! I am not a person who loves money , not leaving for a big contract. How much is my salary this season? It’s the basic salary! It’s 66! Even if it’s only 66, I’m still willing to do my best for the team! That’s the truth! For example, I am even willing to consider this 5-year 4300 million, but now, the Rockets executives have stabbed me! If I stay, I will not be able to lift my head for the rest of my life! Because I am playing for a team that looks down on me, this is The biggest shame in my life!"

The reporter asked: "Mr. Hayes, if you leave the Rockets, which team will you go to? Will you go to a strong team in the same district and become the resistance for the Rockets to defend their title?"

Hayes said: "I don't know about this. Many teams have contacted me, but I have not given a clear answer! It doesn't matter whether the West or the East is the bottom of the league. I hope to invite my team to show With enough sincerity, I hope to get a contract worthy of the title of All-Star! Moreover, I am confident that I can be the core of a team, not a role player. I will prove this."

There is no doubt that Hayes will be on the front pages of many newspapers.Only three days after winning the championship, Hayes, one of the Rockets' Big Three, made it clear that he would leave the Rockets.The Rockets' road to establishing a dynasty is doomed not to be smooth.

(End of this chapter)