NBA villain

Chapter 91: A- in Rebounds, The Rebounders

By the first ten days of December, with a stable lineup, the Heat's record gradually improved, jumping to ninth in the Eastern Conference.

The East's Player of the Month went to the Hornets' Baron Davis, while the West's Player of the Month went to the King's Peja Stojakovic.

Yang Di averaged 7.1 rebounds per game, surpassed by Bosh and became the second-highest rebounding player among rookies.Averaged 1.1 blocks per game, not as good as Bosh.

His playing time is around 18.5 minutes, which has gradually decreased since Grant's comeback.

After defeating the Eagles on December 12, Yang Di's attributes changed qualitatively, with an overall rebound rating of 16, breaking through to the A-level, including 85 frontcourt rebounds and 89 backcourt rebounds.In other aspects, Yang Di, who received Nash's guidance, has improved his shooting attributes, with a total offensive rating of 80 and a rating of C+, and a defensive rating of 68 and a rating of B+.Among Yang Di's physical attributes, the strength with the fastest growth has broken through to 83, which is S-. After breaking through to the S level, Yang Di found that the difficulty of increasing the attributes has increased by several grades. He began to choose regularly and scientifically. Improvements in other areas.

Grant also knows that Yang Di has now become an indispensable member of the Heat's bench. This guy can play wonderful performances in a short period of time almost every time.Especially the offensive rebound rush, in this era of generally slow rhythm, his rush rush is like a fish in water, and even Stan Van Gundy specially acquiesced that Yang Di did not return to defense, and stayed in the frontcourt to look for opportunities to grab offensive rebounds .

Many teams in the NBA have taken notice of this ferocious offensive monster, an Asian who is physically unafraid to play against black players, if not more so.

"I think the Heat have picked up a treasure." Hawks coach Terry Stotts, who just finished the game with the Heat, was full of praise for Yang Di. He is not afraid of confrontation at the 5th position, and he is also good at helping defense and rushing for offensive rebounds, so if he can practice his shooting, he should also be suitable for the 4th position."

Miami, the Heat's office.

Pat Riley tapped his cigarette on the ashtray twice to shake some butts out, then squinted and frowned as he flipped through the report in his hand.

"Didi." There was another reminder to receive an email from the computer.

Pat Riley saw that it was actually a trade request from the Lakers.

"Mitch Kupchak? What is this old guy trying to do?" Pat Riley opened the email with a hint of doubt.

"About Yang Di's trade request?"

Pat Riley did not expect that it was Yang Di’s trade request again. During this time, he received a lot of trade requests about Yang Di. The 76ers, Rockets, and Cavaliers all sent requests, but he rejected them all. The time was in the ascendant period, and the progress was rapid, and the offers made by the teams that requested the trade could not satisfy him.

But for a champion like the Lakers, the goal is the championship, so there is no reason to actively seek a deal.

"Yang Di trade request: Jan Lo Pargo and next year's first-round draft pick." Pat Riley snorted coldly after reading it. This Mickey is really whimsical. After reading it, he dragged this email to the trash In the box, there are currently a bunch of basic salary contracts for the Heat. In fact, it is very difficult to trade, especially for players like Yang Di who are both potential rookies and extremely cost-effective basic salary players. Draft picks can be used as bargaining chips.

"It's boring, if you trade with O'Neill, let's talk about it."

Pat Riley took a puff of a cigarette, and suddenly his heart moved. I heard that the Lakers locker room has been inconsistent recently?
He thought for a while, dragged the email out of the trash, and then clicked some words on the keyboard, replying to Mitch Kupchak.

……

During the weekend, the Heat didn't play for two days.

Yang Di wanted to practice more, but met a person who came to him specially.

Bill Duffy, the old man sat silently opposite Yang Di. Yang Di pouted, looking impatiently at this "pretentiously calm" guy.

"I actually know something about the agent industry. Aren't your players all good-natured "good guys"? Look at my bad reputation, aren't you afraid that I will ruin your brand?"

Bill Duffy smiled when he heard Yang Di say that.

"You are right. I do require the players under my banner to be of good character. For example, Yao Ming did reject some NBA players with bad behavior to join, but you are different."

"What's different about me?" Yang Di smiled self-deprecatingly, and glanced at his arm, "I've been promoted as a new generation of villains in the NBA. Fights, gossip, nightclubs, even gang backgrounds."

Bill Duffy interrupted Yang Di, "However, as far as I know, none of what you did was voluntary."

"You have never made any excuses for yourself. You usually put all your attention on training and competitions. If the media did not deliberately tarnish your reputation, it would not be the case at all. I think Yao Ming is right. See I don’t know what kind of player you are until after you, and many of the things on the show are false, so I really hope to be your agent, public relations for you, and seek benefits.”

"But I think I'm pretty good now. If I just sign a contract or something, I can handle it by myself."

"Do you know the rules and regulations in NBA operations? Or are you willing to be a substitute player in the Heat? Maybe your strength is not enough now, but you will eventually improve. One day in the future you will have the strength of a starter or even a star player How to turn these strengths into performance? The team is like a game of chess, and you are a pawn. If you don’t take the initiative to seek benefits, the team will always treat you ruthlessly.”

"Especially Pat Riley, this old fox is very dangerous." Bill Duffy lowered his voice and said to Yang Di.

Yang Di narrowed his eyes and didn't speak.

"In fact, the contract is nothing to look at at all. It is all in accordance with the NBA's regulations and is under the jurisdiction of the players' union. The team will not mess around. What is afraid of is contract renewal and trade. If the team trades over Strengthening inside will have an impact on your playing time. If someone shows enough chips to impress Pat Riley, you are likely to be traded. This is the nature of the business league. All players are items. profit first."

"Will I be traded?"

"You don't know yet, that's right. You don't pay attention to the outside world's evaluation of you, so naturally you don't know about the trade rumors." Bill Duffy smiled like a fox, "You know, there are many teams that have begun to sell to the Heat. Offers, especially from some of the teams that played against the Heat, were very impressed with your performance."

"Fuck..." Yang Di felt that the Heat are pretty good now. If they were traded away, it would be embarrassing if they were transferred to a system he didn't understand, such as Princeton.

Bill Duffy stretched out his hand, "I think I can help you solve these things, and help you make plans to get your best interests. From the perspective of player development, you really need a player like me. An experienced and well-connected agent, not to mention Yao Ming's recommendation, what are you worried about?"

Yang Di pondered for two seconds, and suddenly a voice came from the system.

"S-level agent Bill Duffy asked you to sign a contract, do you accept it? Ding, instant task, S-level agent-sign the next S-level agent, pave the way for the NBA's glorious road, task rewards : Healing recovery product - a glass of magical boiled water."

Yang Di's eyes lit up. This is the first time the system has issued an item reward, and it should be used in the system space. It seems to be able to heal his own injuries!
Immediately, he smiled slightly, and shook his big hand with Bill Duffy: "Then please, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

"You're a good boy," Bill Duffy said.

The two smiled at each other.

(End of this chapter)