NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

"OK, welcome to join the new Houston Rockets. You will sweep the entire league with your youthful storm. Gentlemen, get ready for a crazy journey!"

Tang Yu thought that his passionate speech could give these five people a shot of chicken blood, but he didn't expect that these five rookies had a surprisingly consistent reaction, that is, no reaction!

Tang Yu could only smile awkwardly, "Okay gentlemen, pack your bags, and see you at Toyota Center tomorrow morning!"

The next morning, the Rockets announced that they had signed a contract with each of their five rookies.

James Harden signed a 2+2 four-year rookie contract as the No. 2 pick. Harden can get $4.85 million in the first year, with a total value of $21.5 million.

Stephen Curry signed a 2+2 rookie contract with a first-year value of $3.98 million as the No. 5 pick, with a total value of $17.4 million.

No. 21 pick DeMarre Carroll also signed a 2+2 contract, with an initial contract of $2.78 million in the first year.

Second-round pick Patrick Beverley signed a 2+1 rookie contract with the Rockets with an initial annual salary of $1.68 million.

Danny Green signed a 2+1 rookie contract with the Rockets with an initial annual salary of $1.52 million.

Tang Yu looked at the five rookie contracts in his hand, and finally welcomed spring!

"Boys, congratulations on getting your first professional contract. Your future will be bright. Now you can go back and celebrate!"

Tang Yu then changed the subject, "We will start concentrated training tomorrow. I hope you won't be late! Also, you will not participate in the summer league."

The five people were shocked by Tang Yu's words. This boss didn't even let them participate in the summer league.

Seeing the shocked expressions of the five people, Tang Yu could only patiently explain that he had special training that needed them to complete in the next few months.

And he also promised that they would have amazing breakthroughs.

In addition to these five rookies, Tang Yu also called back some of the team's second-year rookies.

Including Ibaka, Jordan and new player Yi Jianlian, all were forced to end their vacation by this ruthless coach.

Lowry, who has been playing in the NBA for three seasons, didn't know where he heard the news that Tang Yu was going to train rookies and took the initiative to return to Houston to join Tang Yu's training camp.

Lowry didn't know that his decision also made his skills improve by leaps and bounds this summer.

After signing with five rookies, Sam Hinkie sent the team's list of expiring contracts.

Except for Paul Millsap and Uncle Mu, all other expiring contracts were abandoned.

Uncle Mu was abandoned in the second half of the season, and did not suffer a serious leg injury that led to retirement, which also allowed him to escape.

"Do Paul and Uncle Mu have a tendency to renew their contracts?"

Sam Hinkie replied: "Paul Millsap wants a big contract, and we don't have enough salary space to sign him again. As for Uncle Mu, he is considering whether to retire."

It's similar to what Tang Yu thought. Millsap will definitely seek a big contract. Although he is a restricted free agent, the Rockets' salary space has been locked.

However, on Uncle Mu's side, Tang Yu hopes that Uncle Mu will stay with the team to provide some experience help to these young players.

He simply dialed Uncle Mu's phone directly, and soon a slightly low and hoarse voice came from the other side.

"Hello, boss, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Good morning, Dikembe. I heard that you are considering retiring?"

"Yes, boss. I have played here for too long. I am a little tired now. I think I need to rest."

Tang Yu said without hesitation: "Dukembe, I need you to stay. Listen, this team will win the championship. We already have everything. I need you to pass on your experience to the young men in the team!"

"Come on, boss. You want to win the championship with a group of kids?"

It can be seen that Uncle Mu is also upset about breaking up the championship lineup last year, but it doesn't matter. Tang Yu still has a trick.

"Dukembe, I am going to bring Allen to Houston. Do you want to relive the days of fighting side by side with the answer?"

Mutombo has not yet reacted. Which Allen, but when Tang Yu gave the answer, Uncle Mu was very shocked on the other end of the phone.

"What? Are you serious?"

"Of course, let's put it this way. I will sign the answer after the free market opens on July 1st. How about we sign the contract then?"

Uncle Mu hesitated. He didn't expect to meet his old teammates who fought for the championship together in the twilight of his career. This is a great temptation.

"Sign him first!"After throwing down a sentence, Uncle Mu hung up the phone.

Then Tang Yu still called Paul Millsap.

"Hi, Paul, I heard that you are going to listen to the free market offer?"

Millsap didn't expect Tang Yu to call him personally. He was very grateful to Tang Yu Millsap for focusing on training him in the second half of the season.

"Boss, I want to get a contract of tens of millions of dollars, but the team only offered me a full middle-class contract of 5 million dollars."

"Okay Paul, since you want to listen to the market offer, it is also very reasonable. You have a lot of shooting rights in the past six months in the Rockets to get the data. I think you should understand what I mean. "

Tang Yu said it very clearly, that is, you are still in the rookie contract period, the team gave you enough shooting rights to train you, but you turned around and wanted to leave after playing a little bit of your worth.

But the team can only give Millsap a full mid-level salary, and the team has no salary space.

And the Rockets don't have his bird rights, which is what makes the team embarrassed.

"Boss, what kind of contract do you think I get is reasonable?" Millsap threw the question to Tang Yu, and he was still grateful to this boss in his heart.

"I think a contract of 8-9 million is reasonable for you, but the team does not have your bird rights and cannot exceed the salary cap to give you a big contract."

Tang Yu was also depressed. He was not short of money, but the rules could not be broken. It seemed that he had to use "Diamond" Scola to continue to play the role of power forward.

"Boss, I play to make money. I believe you are a generous boss, but I still want to see my market value first. "

"No problem, this is the best choice for you. "

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yu felt a little regretful, but there was nothing he could do, because the sudden trade of 'half man, half god' Carter broke Tang Yu's established strategy.

However, Tang Yu was willing to give up Millsap for his love for Carter, and Scola is now a perfect substitute for Millsap!

"Then use this full middle-level salary to compete for Iverson!" Tang Yu comforted himself, this is the best way now.

"Sam, contact Allen Iverson's agent and tell them that the Rockets are willing to offer a full middle-level salary to bring his players to work in Space City."

"Okay, boss, I'll do it right away!"