Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 142 [Cheng Ye Hai Ye!Defeat is also Haiye! 】

The current situation of the Houston Rockets can only be described as "a sudden change in the situation".

A day ago, experts all said that the Rockets are super strong and have the strength comparable to the "OK combination" of the Lakers at the peak of the year. Fans happily began to fantasize about the birth of the Rockets Dynasty.

However, Hayes' press conference disrupted the fans' dreams.He was strongly dissatisfied with the renewal conditions offered by the Rockets, and announced that he would enter the free market to "test the waters."

Fans don't hate Hayes.Everyone knows that Hayes wants to stay in the Rockets, but the mid-level contract extension, isn't this an insult?After watching Hayes' speech at the press conference, a group of radical fans even went to the entrance of the Toyota Center and held signs to curse Morey and Alexander for being idiots. Their stupidity will destroy the Rockets' chances of establishing a dynasty.

Back then, the Rockets could give Maurice Taylor 6 million in 4800 years, but only gave Hayes 5 million in 4300 years. Isn't this crazy?You know, many experts and famous players say that Hayes' role is greater than that of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.Without Hayes, the Rockets want to achieve 70 wins in the regular season, which is simply a pipe dream.

Seeing the news, Alexander, who was far away in New York, immediately called and scolded Morey! "Darrell, what have you done? This is your plan? Even if we don't sign Hayes, tell him the difficulty of the team's salary and let him choose. Why do you use those examples to stimulate him? What about you? You got kicked in the head by a donkey, right? Well, I was said to be the most stingy and cold-blooded owner in the NBA in a single press conference. Is this the result of your new appointment?"

After Alexander finished yelling, Morey dared to speak. He said a little aggrieved: "Boss, that's not the case. That bastard Hayes put us together! I never said what he said at the press conference. I asked him to discuss the contract, but he said he was not free, and asked me to talk to his agent. When I talked to his agent, he said that we don’t have ample salary, and the biggest contract we can offer now is 5 million for 4300 years. I The attitude is very good, I hope he can consider staying for the sake of the Rockets. But the woman said very rudely, "It's not the maximum salary, and I don't sign the Rockets." Then I said that the strongest Rockets are Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady , he is the third star... As for David Lee and Millsap can replace him, how could I say that stupid thing? He said it himself!"

Morey's explanation almost made Alexander vomit blood.I wipe!Who is the victim?

What Morey said was the truth. When negotiating the contract with Gao Tongxuan, his attitude was very good, and his purpose was to play the emotional card.But Gao Tongxuan was worried that Hayes would be soft-hearted, so when reporting to Hayes, he "added fuel and vinegar" and described Morey as an arrogant villain...

Hayes is obviously not a soft-hearted person, and made up some words at the press conference.It directly pushed Alexander and Morey to the position of "big villains".

Hayes preemptively hit the headlines and already created a sensation in the United States.Even if Morey held a press conference to explain, how many people would believe his words?Hayes put them into a passive position, now it is not a matter of signing, and the image of the Rockets' top management has been seriously damaged.

Morey and Alexander were dumb and couldn't tell what they were suffering from eating yellow lotus.They have indeed done bad things. The news about Hayes' knee surgery was indeed sent by Morey to spread the news, in order to reduce the attention of other teams to Hayes.As a result, this matter was self-defeating and was caught by Hayes.The news leaked that the Rockets would do anything to renew their contract at a low price, which was the main reason for the breakup between Hayes and the Rockets.Hayes didn't go for money, but for dignity. It was the Rockets who broke his heart.

"Bad guy" Morey now suspects that Hayes is already ready to leave, and he has an opinion on the Rockets management, so he will make such a move.When did Hayes become disgusted with the leadership?
Less than half an hour after Morey and Alexander finished talking on the phone, Jeff Van Gundy came.

Van Gundy came aggressively, looking angry.Although Van Gundy was much shorter than Morey, his eyes made Morey worry that the other party would pull out a gun from his arms and kill him!
"I came here today to tell you one thing. Chuck is leaving, and I won't do it anymore." Van Gundy said coldly.

"Coach Van Gundy, can you sit down and have a good talk? I think there may be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't say those words to Chuck. He said what he said at the press conference." Morey's head Already sweating.

Morey thought of a terrible situation, did Hayes do that for Van Gundy?Will they know that the Rockets are going to change coaches?These two are good friends. Will Van Gundy not know what Hayes is going to do?They may have discussed it, and it was even Van Gundy's idea.

Van Gundy didn't play tricks with Morey at all, and said coldly: "Is there anything else we can talk about? My contract with the Rockets has now expired. We achieved the best record in team history in the regular season, and the Rockets didn't look for me." Renew the contract, I think it's because Dawson is going to retire, and you will find me when the time comes. Later, I was named the best coach, and you didn't ask me to renew the contract. Now we won the championship, and you still haven't made any movement. I know Alexander I like watching offensive basketball and Tracy McGrady. I have always played Yao Ming in the finals. Does he dislike me even more? Is there no impenetrable wall? I quit, I hope Adelman is really more suitable for the Rockets than me."

Morey was speechless.Van Gundy sure knew.He didn't know if Adelman told Van Gundy these things, he just knew that Adelman couldn't be blamed at this time, since Van Gundy would leave, next season, Adelman must become the head coach of the Rockets.

"I'm not interested in arguing with you. I just want to tell you not to treat others as fools. Another piece of advice is that McGrady and Yao Ming are not compatible. If they work together, one of them is destined to be unable to perform at his level. If McGrady does The core, you have to play fast, but Yao Ming can only play offensively. Adelman is here, and it is impossible to change this. If Alexander wants the Rockets to play well, the people who should give up are not me and Chuck, but Yao Ming. As long as Yao Ming stays with the Rockets for a day, the Rockets will be one of the most ugly teams in the league. You and Alexander don’t understand the game, so I kindly remind you to think about it slowly.” Van Gundy finished speaking angrily, Swaggeringly left Morey's office.

Morey did not keep Van Gundy, he sat weakly on the sofa, thinking about Van Gundy's words.

McGrady had a conversation with Alexander about similar issues.Yao Ming's speed is too slow, dragging down the team's offensive and defensive speed. Under such circumstances, it is impossible to play beautiful offensive basketball.Yao Ming must be used as an offensive point on the field, and he has the right to shoot in order to exert his power; moreover, Yao Ming's defense is also flawed. He is too slow and can only move around the three-second zone.

Tracy McGrady confidently expressed that if there is no Yao Ming and a fast center, he can lead the Rockets to play beautiful offensive basketball.

Alexander said he would not give up on Yao Ming, but only encouraged McGrady a few words.Morey knew that Alexander didn't like Yao Ming. If he didn't value the Chinese market, he might not choose Yao Ming in the draft.When the Rockets played against the Suns in the playoffs, Yao Ming couldn't keep up with the rhythm. Alexander said: "If we had chosen Stoudemire back then, the Rockets would have been the champion."

Morey was a little embarrassed.What should he do at this time?Yao Ming played very well in the finals. Although this has something to do with the Cavaliers' weak inside, he is really strong in the offensive position.Letting go of Yao Ming is not in line with Alexander's idea of ​​making money.If Yao Ming is kept, McGrady will complain again, saying that he is dragged down by Yao Ming and cannot play the offense he is used to.In the past few seasons of the Rockets, the two did not cooperate much. Except for pick-and-rolls, they actually played singles in turns.Van Gundy is right, the two can only have one core.

At this time, Van Gundy, who was out of the Toyota Center, called Hayes. "Chuck, let me make my words clear. Morey's face is ugly. Your press conference yesterday caused him a big blow. He was questioned by fans all over the world just after he took office. He is really unlucky as a manager."

"He asked for it. I hate people playing tricks on me!" Hayes snorted and laughed.

"Aren't you also calculating the Rockets? Van (Weaver) and Corunna (Azubuike) have been persuaded by you, right?" Van Gundy laughed.

"I didn't force anyone. They were the people I found. There is nothing wrong with following me now. It's a pity that Fisher is going back to the Lakers for the sake of his family. Without three people, the Rockets' defense cannot be so strong." Hayes regretted.

Van Gundy sighed. His well-built defensive lineup will change drastically next season. "Call Yao Ming. It's his turn tonight. I've already told Morey that Yao Ming and McGrady are not compatible. As long as Yao Ming proposes a transfer at this time, Tracy will definitely not be silent."

"Okay, I'll tell Yao Ming that it's really difficult for him to do this kind of thing... It's not easy for him to leave, but it's also very difficult for him to cooperate with McGrady." Hayes said helplessly.

Morey would not have thought that Van Gundy's remarks were to match Yao Ming's serial plan to force the palace, and the "cornerstone" of the Rockets was also shaken by Hayes.

Chengya Hayes!Defeat also Hayes!

Hayes has never said that he is the core, but the favorite person of the role players is him.Because he makes reasonable choices when attacking, and is willing to create opportunities for his teammates. He is the most desperate when defending, and can defend from position 1 to position 5.Hayes contributed to the rise of the Rockets.

In order to avoid the luxury tax, the Rockets are unwilling to renew Hayes with a high salary, not only losing a good player, but also losing the hearts of the people.Knowing that Hayes was going to leave, Battier, David Lee, Millsap and others also felt pity in their hearts...

The most painful thing for Alexander and Morey is yet to come. Yao Ming's press conference is about to begin!

(End of this chapter)