NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

With crazy cheers and celebrations, China became the first team to reach the semi-finals.

Then the host Turkey defeated Russia, and their opponent will be China, the opponent they defeated in the group stage.

However, one day later, Tang Yu received bad news, Dayao was injured!

Tibia fracture, how did Dayao survive that game under such pain and lead the team to victory.

The historic entry into the semi-finals is enough to give an explanation to the fans. This is China's best result in the World Basketball Series.

On September 12, China, without Dayao, played very tenaciously against the host Turkey.

But Turkey, led by the "agent" Turkoglu, easily defeated China and entered the finals.

The eliminated China will compete with Lithuania for the third place. As a veteran world power, Lithuania's overall strength is still very strong at this time.

China, without Dayao, lost to the opponent 80-92, and finally won the fourth place in this Men's Basketball World Cup.

However, this result also made all the fans excited, as they all knew that the boys of the men's basketball team had tried their best.

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Tang Yu also ended his vacation with Taylor Swift and prepared to return to Houston to start training with the players.

He said hello to the leader of the men's basketball team and took Yao Ming, A Lian and Da Sheng back to Houston.

A Lian was sent to Denver first, and Tang Yu returned to Houston later.

The first thing he did after returning to the Space City was to ask the team doctor Thomas Clanton to give Yao Ming a detailed examination of his injured leg.

Fortunately, Thomas Clanton's examination also showed that it was a bone fracture, and he would be fully recovered in about ten weeks.

Yao Ming would miss some games in the preseason and the beginning of the season.

Tang Yu, who returned to Houston, first solved the problem of Yao Ming and Battier's contract renewal. Both of them only had one season left on their contracts.

Since Yao Ming was recovering from his injury, Tang Yu and Yao Ming only communicated on the phone and finalized the contract renewal.

"Yao, what do you think about the contract extension?"

"Boss, I want a two-year contract. If I can still contribute to the team by then, I will continue to renew the contract."

"No problem, how about a two-year maximum salary contract of 40 million?"

"Boss, I can accept a pay cut. I know my position in the team. This will drag down the team's salary space!"

Tang Yu smiled and said, "Now the team has no salary space. It's just that we have to pay more luxury taxes. This is what you deserve!"

"Okay then!"

After Yao's contract extension was settled, Tang Yu found Battier again, and the two had a pleasant conversation.

Battier is open to spending the rest of his life with the Rockets. Now he has no intention of leaving this family-like team.

Battier, who will be 33 years old next year, will have his last professional contract.

"Sean, I plan to give you a four-year, 20 million contract. Don't be surprised. This is what you deserve for your contribution to the team."

Tang Yu looked at Battier's slightly surprised expression, and he still comforted him.

"Thank you, boss. I know this is a premium contract. I can't express my gratitude. I will repay your trust on the court!"

Tang Yu stood up and hugged him, "This is exactly what I need, isn't it?"

After solving the contract renewal issues of the two Rockets' meritorious players, the Rockets officially entered the pre-season preparation stage.

With Anthony and Nowitzki, two future Hall of Fame players, the Rockets' lineup this season is really luxurious.

The team's offensive tactics and the allocation of shooting rights have become a difficult problem that Tang Yu and the coaching staff need to solve.

Both new players have excellent mid-range shooting ability, which conflicts with Tang Yu's offensive tactics.

Tang Yu also gave the green light to these two people. They can have the right to shoot mid-range shots on the court like Dayao.

First, a tactical meeting for the new season was held for the players, and Tang Yu personally presided over it.

"Our team has welcomed two superstars, Cameron and Dirk, and our tactics will also change in the new season. James is the brain of the team, and he is the team's main point guard."

Tang Yu first clarified Harden's tactical position in the team.

"Cameron, I know that you and Dirk are both players with super offensive abilities. I hope you can accept more off-ball roles, so that you only need to complete the score, and James will send you comfortable passes."

Neither of them refuted Tang Yu's words. They all knew that they had to accept Tang Yu's arrangements when they came to this team.

"Stephen's tactical position will not change, and Dayao will take on more supporting roles after his return!"

Tang Yu laughed after he finished speaking, and all the players looked suspicious, not knowing that their coach was laughingWhat.

"Haha, to be honest, I have never fought such a rich battle. I don't know how this team can lose! Our only goal in the new season is to defend the championship!"

Seeing Tang Yu say this, all the players laughed. Everyone knows how strong this team is, whether it is the main force or the substitute.

"Finally, I want to say that on the court, I hope you can show your enthusiasm for defense. This is my only worry! There is still a month before the preseason starts. I hope everyone can master the team's tactics. Brad, do you have anything else to say?"

Stevens shook his head, and Tang Yu glanced at everyone again. No one wanted to speak, so this meeting ended.

Tang Yu also took a look at Nowitzki's talent and ability values ​​for the first time. As expected, they were all rated 90+.

The talent value reached 95, and the ability value was also 92.

Four Rockets players scored 90+, and Tang Yu really couldn't find a reason why they couldn't defend the title.

They only had two opponents, the Lakers in the West and the Heat in the East.

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A month of team training passed in a flash, and the preseason quietly started on October 5.

In eight preseason games, the Rockets achieved a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. The main players in the preseason were just warming up, but even so, the Rockets' substitutes were very powerful and won most of the games.

There were three days of rest after the preseason. On October 26, the Rockets will usher in the first game of the regular season, away to the Los Angeles Lakers.

It has to be said that the league understands marketing. The first game has attracted a lot of topics and set the tone for the entire season.

Tang Yu also made an ability assessment of all the players on his team and wrote it down in his little notebook. He wanted to know the growth of the players after the season.