Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 44 Hakeem Olajuwon ([-])

After getting off the plane, Verus said to Hu Bayi: "I'm sorry, brother, I let you come on the plane with me. I know you are not used to feeling unarmed."

Hu Bayi shrugged and shook his hands, saying: "It doesn't matter. For me, a pencil and a spoon are the same. Now I feel that not carrying those things seems to make my fighting spirit more vigorous."

Houston is located in the middle of the United States and is the largest city in Texas. It is famous for its energy, aviation industry, and canals. The official nickname is "Space City", which means that the Johnson Aviation Center is located here. Apollo 11 was launched This launch landed on the moon.

Verus walked out of the airport, stretched out his hand to a tall man who came to pick him up, and said, "Hi, elegant flying man, Clyde, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I'm really sorry to let you run once."

Clyde Drexler, NBA Basketball Hall of Fame player, member of the Barcelona Dream Team, nicknamed "Glider", one of the 50 greatest stars in NBA history, the No. 22 jersey is used by the Trail Blazers, Rockets, and University of Houston respectively. Simultaneously retired.

Drexler stretched out his hand and said, "Lenny will definitely save face. It's inconvenient for Hakim to appear in public, you understand."

A group of people drove to a villa area on the outskirts of Houston, surrounded by greenery and flowing water. Many wealthy areas in the United States are often not located in the city center, but they choose to build in the suburbs, near the airport with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation.

What Verus never expected was that he met Rockets general manager Carol Dawson at Hakeem Olajuwon's home, which meant it was hard to say clearly.

Most people in the country were Rockets fans in their previous lives. Naturally, they know that the big dream Olajuwon did not die in the Rockets, but went to Frozen, Toronto, Canada to hunt for novelties. After one season, he announced his retirement due to a leg injury.

This is why Verus has the confidence to come over and persuade Hakim to join the Golden State Warriors. Even in the new Warriors base, he has built a mosque for the big dream, dedicated to this devout Christian believer. Used for worship.

Hakeem Olajuwon, whose 6-foot-10 height is daunting, held out his hand and smiled: "The NBA circle is actually very small, and there are no absolute secrets here, my dear Golden State Warriors general manager, Wei Your Excellency Ruth, welcome to Houston as a guest."

Verus hurried forward to greet him, and said, "Great Hakeem Olajuwon, hello, please take the liberty to visit, don't be surprised."

Carol Dawson, with gray hair and a pair of glasses, personally trained Hakeem Olajuwon, and it is even said that he taught the dream pace to Dameng, but it is incomprehensible that, It was also he who personally traded Dameng to the Toronto Raptors.

Verus extended his hand and said, "Dear Mr. Dawson, hello."

Regardless of Carol Dawson's level of management as the general manager of the Rockets for so many years, at least 25 years of loyalty to a team is worthy of admiration. Mr. Dawson stretched out his hand and said: "It is really, really unimaginable for such a young general manager of an NBA club. Hello, Verus, nice to meet, nice to meet."

Verus decided to take the initiative and asked directly: "Your Excellency, General Manager Dawson, I am your junior, a complete rookie in the NBA, with little talent and limited ability. I just hope to do my best to do something. May I ask what price I have to pay?" , can you invite Hakim, the great god, to come to San Francisco?"

Dawson's eyes lit up. In fact, he has already reached a private deal with the Toronto Raptors. Next season, he will exchange the two draft picks from 01 and send Olajuwon, the banner of Houston, to the icy north. He is willing to take the initiative to intervene, and he doesn't mind reaping some benefits.

Dawson said: "Toronto offered two first-round picks in 01 to exchange for Hakeem, and they offered a three-year contract of 1800 million. It is difficult for me to refuse, and Hakeem himself feels that Very satisfied."

Verus understood that this was indeed the case, he had already thought up various plans, and said: "Mr. Dawson, please forgive me, the reconstruction of the Rockets is imperative, and the two Raptors The first-round pick won't bring you any benefits right away, maybe you can join our Warriors and come to a three-team trade and you'll be happy."

Dawson raised a little interest and asked, "How about a three-party deal, tell me?"

Verus was confident and said: "Our Warriors can send three main players of the team, Terry Cummings, Chris Mills, Jason Caffey, and the Rockets still get the two first-round picks in 2." , And you can choose one of the three players to bring back to the Rockets, and the Raptors get the remaining two, our Warriors please return to the big dream Olajuwon to help, we can give a contract of 01 million for four years."

Now Dawson is completely moved. This is equivalent to picking up a player for nothing. Every player who can play the main force or an important rotation position in the NBA team has something to offer. There are only more than 300 players on this planet who can win the NBA. contracts, and even fewer players who can start.

(End of this chapter)