Double probe

Chapter 32 Some trivia in the preseason

Yang Fei and Daryl Morey came to the office of Rockets owner Dillman Fertitta the next day and signed an agreement. After leaving the Rockets, the shares will be automatically withdrawn, cannot be resold, and cannot be realized.

The days of the collective training camp passed quickly, and the Rockets players passed through the hard and happy training, and then came the preseason. Cultivate the team's tacit understanding, so everyone has playing time, and everyone plays very easily. It is worth mentioning that Rudy Fields played as the starting center in the first game of the preseason. At this time, Rudy Fields played in the uniform of a professional team for the first time. Although it was not an official game, he was still a little nervous. He played 10 minutes and scored [-] points, [-] rebounds and no assists. Steals, two blocked shots, James Harden and Chris Paul pulled him to the side after the game, James Harden said: "It's okay, Rudy, you played well in the first game, we still need a tacit understanding Yes, it’s okay to continue to work hard! You are the best rookie big man I have ever seen.” Chris Paul also said beside him: “Yes, after you give us the pick and roll, you have many options, you can pull to the outside , You can also cut inside, you remember, as long as you run in place, I will pass the ball back to you, come on next game! Don’t be discouraged.”

Rudy Fields nodded and said, "I see, thank you."

Yang Fei saw all this, and he didn't say anything to Rudy Fields. He knew that with the help of James Harden and Chris Paul, Rudy Fields would be fine.

The second preseason game began. The Rockets coach Michael D'Antoni changed the starting lineup. The starting center was replaced by Chinese player Zhou Qi, and Rudy Fields, who performed poorly in the first game, was the starting power forward. Appeared in the lineup, in the second game, Rudy Fields became much better than the first game, scoring [-] points, [-] rebounds, [-] assists, [-] steals and [-] block. The alley-oop in Zhou Qi's internal pass from a fake shot ignited the Rockets' bench.When Yang Fei saw this scene, he immediately stood up and clapped vigorously.

Time flies, the third game, the fourth game... just like that, Rudy Fields and the players of the team are getting better and better, and they are playing better and better. Yang Fei is not I went to watch the scene again, because Yang Fei still has other things to do, after all his main job is to be a scout.

In the Rockets' office area, Yang Fei knocked on the door and said to Daryl Morey, "Hey, Daryl, are you busy?"

Darryl Morey looked up and saw that it was Yang Fei, he stopped what he was doing and said, "I'm not busy, what's the matter?"

Yang Fei handed Daryl Morey a material and said: "This is the material of this year's NCAA MOP Donte Di Vincenzo. He has not been contacted by any team at present, and there is no news about where he plans to go. , the current source seems to be more inclined that he will study at Villanova for another year and participate in the draft next year."

Daryl Morey looked at the report and said: "I heard James and CP3 mention it to me. They went to watch the game on the day of the finals. They also mentioned this guy to me. To be honest, I saw that guy. This guy is really good, but he didn't enter this year's draft, so I don't know what he's thinking now."

Yang Fei said: "Why don't you go and talk to him! In fact, he can become an excellent 3D player with proper training."

"Oh? You think so?" Darryl Morey looked up at Yang Fei and said.

"Yes, I know he may not have much potential, but his defensive feel and soft touch are really good." Yang Fei replied.

"It's really rare to see you comment on a player like this." Daryl Morey said.

"Actually, there is a reason for me to do this. Although Trevor, PJ and Luke are not particularly old and their defense is very tough, as they grow older, their competitive state will become worse and worse. I want to help the team achieve a sustainable player growth ladder, so I have to constantly discover talents. To help you and the team." Yang Fei said.

"I'll go talk to him! Let's talk about it first, and then we'll talk about whether to sign a contract." Darryl Morey was persuaded by Yang Fei.

The preseason is proceeding in an orderly manner. The Rockets started from the second game with Zhou Qi and Rudy Fields as the inside partners, and the outside line with Trevor Ariza, James Harden and Chris Paul as the starting lineup. It looks pretty good.

Soon the preseason was over, and Rudy Fields received high praise from the players and the media.Rockets head coach Michael D'Antoni directly said in an interview that when the regular season starts, it is not ruled out that Zhou Qi and Rudy Fields will be used as the starting lineup.

When Rudy Fields returned to Yang Fei's villa every day, he was exhausted and excited, and he became more and more cheerful.Yang Fei was very happy to see his growth.

The preseason ended like this, nothing special happened, Yang Fei just arrived at the office that day, Daryl Morey also arrived, stopped Yang Fei and said: "Hey, Yang, come here, I have something to discuss with you. "

Yang Fei followed Darryl Morey into the office and asked, "What's wrong? Darryl, did something happen?"

Daryl Morey sat on his office chair and said, "Young, the player we discussed before, Donte Di Vincenzo, I talked to him, and he said he wanted to study again at Villanova. In [-], I agreed, but I still reached a verbal agreement with him. If we select him in the second round next year, everything will be fine. If he falls off the line, he can sign with us. Let's go. This is very troublesome."

Yang Fei nodded and said: "That's nothing. We'll just spend money to buy a draft pick. I predict that this young man has a higher probability of being selected at the end of the second round next year. Let's see If you can spend some money and buy a pick that's a little bit higher, you'll be fine."

Darryl Morey nodded and said: "Actually, I have thought about this method, but I just need to see how it works. But I want to tell you, you must remind me when the time comes, otherwise I am afraid that I will Forget it."

Yang Fei smiled and joked: "No problem, leave it to me. But you have to remind me to remind you!"

"By the way, Yang, the regular season is about to start. The boss asked me to inform you that in the first game we will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. At that time, the championship flag and championship rings will be raised on the spot. You I'll be there then," Daryl Morey said.

"Okay, I will attend on time." Yang Fei said.

"What's next for you?" Daryl Morey said.

"There are no arrangements for the time being. Overseas scouts have already been sent out. Even if they are on vacation for the past two days, the scouting system will be able to function normally as soon as the regular season starts." Yang Fei said.

"Well, that's good. If there is nothing else, let's take the time to have a meal together tonight! We haven't cared about having a meal since we started working together!" Daryl Morey said.

"Okay! Then go to my house!" Yang Fei invited.

"Okay!" Daryl Morey said.

After getting off work in the evening, Yang Fei drove ahead to lead the way, and Daryl Morey drove behind. After a series of traffic jams, he finally arrived at the villa where Yang Fei lived.

Yang Feixu led Daryl Morey into the villa. Sasha Williams had received a call from Yang Fei saying that he was going to entertain Darryl Morey at home, so they had already prepared dinner, and they walked in directly. Dining room sitting at tables.

At the dinner table, Daryl Morey chatted with Yang Fei a lot about the future plans of the team. Although there was not much progress, their goal was the same, that is, to build the Houston Rockets player archives. You can find any type of player you need.

It was this dinner that the two later administrative giants of the Rockets set the prototype for the peak database of the Rockets dynasty.

This dinner ended in the conversation between Yang Fei and Daryl Morey about future plans. Darryl Morey drank a lot of red wine. Out of consideration for his safety, Yang Fei left him own residence.

The next day, Daryl Morey got up early and left. He still has a lot of things to do. He is a person who has set a goal and must implement it.

In the next few days, Yang Fei got the few rest time before the start of the game. He spent these few days at home to accompany Sasha Williams for a few days, because as soon as the regular season starts, he will start again. get busy.

The past few days have been very ordinary, nothing special happened.

A few days passed quickly, and the new NBA season began. The league's opening game was set at the Rockets' home stadium, the Toyota Center Arena, against the old rival Oklahoma City Thunder.

　Donte Di Vincenzo, the MOP of the NCAA this year, read the comments after the game, saying that this player will not be selected, and he may lose the selection. I feel uncomfortable, so I temporarily added him to the novel, because I don't think a hardworking player deserves this kind of treatment.I hope everyone will support you.

　　Today, I accidentally got three recommendation tickets from a book friend. Sanxing thanked me in advance. If this book friend sees me, please leave a message in the message area, thank you.

　　


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