Double stars shine in Los Angeles

Chapter 135
In fact, shortly after the end of the London Olympics, Houston Rockets general manager Morey and owner Alexander contacted Yao Ming respectively, hoping that Yao Ming could return to the NBA to play for the Rockets, because they all knew that Yao Ming chose to retire. It was a last resort. After all, the diagnosis at the time was that Yao Ming could continue to play, but if the old injury recurred, there was a great chance that it would lead to disability. What was more serious was that Yao Ming would rely on a wheelchair as a means of transportation in the future.Considering all these consequences, Yao Ming finally chose to retire in the NBA and the national team.

After seeing Yao Ming's performance in the Olympic Games, the management team of the Rockets immediately evaluated it, and the result made them very excited, because Yao Ming's strength has recovered by about [-]%.Although it is only about [-]% of the strength at the peak in the past, but in the current situation where the entire league lacks excellent big men, such strength is already the best among first-class inside players.In addition, what Alexander is looking at is Yao Ming's commercial value. You must know that since Yao Ming retired, the Chinese companies that had previously contracted with the team did not renew their contracts with the team, so Alexander lost a lot of income.

Of course, the Houston Rockets' invitation to Yao Ming was based on the favor card, which was to use the Rockets and Yao Ming to talk about things for many years.Although this kind of method is a bit low-level, but Yao Ming still uses this method, and he really wants to play. During this period of being the boss, he found that it is more fun to play.Although besides the Houston Rockets, there are two or three other teams that have invited him to come back, and there are also two European teams that have also sent invitations to Yao Ming.European basketball has always been about teamwork, and Yao Ming is undoubtedly an excellent team player.

As for his choice of comeback, Yao Ming also discussed with his wife Ye Li.Ye Li just said, "I know it was a last resort for you to leave the stadium and choose to retire. Now that you have the strength to return to the game, I will naturally support you. But I still have to say one thing, that is, I don't want you to play again. Go back to the Houston Rockets, even if you have a property in Houston, I don't want you to play there again. The Rockets can't bring you anything, they haven't made the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, even if you go back What's the use of it? Do you expect that miser in Alexander to spend a lot of money for the team? And although your injury has been treated with the medicinal materials provided by Lin Fengzhe, you are no longer a young player. Troubled by injuries, you became like that at the beginning and the Rockets team doctor is not good enough, but everyone tacitly didn’t say it. Except for not going to the Rockets, other things don’t matter if you go to the United States I will support you even if you go to Europe.”

Lin Fengzhe on the other end of the phone yelled after hearing Yao Ming's words, "Oh my God! It's a good thing, Brother Yao, I didn't say you, but please don't go to the Rockets again. It's not like you don't know where it is, boss. Not to mention the miser, and they don’t care about the health of the players at all. They must be playing the emotional card with you. Don’t you think it’s too idiotic to play the emotional card in this league? This is a commercial league. Interest first, if it wasn't because of your value, or because of the economic benefits you can bring, the Rockets would invite you? I know that because of your retirement, that miser Alexander's off-court income has been reduced a lot... "

Yao Ming listened to Lin Fengzhe chattering on the other end of the phone, and was speechless. This guy is just a chatterbox, and what Lin Fengzhe said was similar to what Ye Li said.Yao Ming interrupted Lin Fengzhe, "Your sister-in-law said the same thing to me. Your sister-in-law has no objection to my wanting to return to the game, but she strongly opposes my choice of the Houston Rockets again. The reasons are the same as what you just said. Those are pretty much the same."

"It seems that sister-in-law is still a good helper. You should listen to sister-in-law on this matter. Anyway, it's fine if you don't choose to go to the Rockets. As for going to Europe to play in the professional league or in the NBA, it's up to you to choose. "

"Are you willing to choose to return to the NBA because of me just now? Could it be that your Lakers are also interested in inviting me to come back?" Yao Ming asked.

"The Lakers do have the idea of ​​inviting you back, so let me call you to invite you. But I'm just talking to you, and the specific choice depends on you. This call is Mitch Kupchak's The old fox insisted that I call you." Lin Fengzhe still hated Mitch Kupchak for interrupting his rest.

"Did Mitch Kupchak convey the general plan to me through your mouth?"

"It's about a two-year contract. It seems that there will be a team option in the second year. If you are not satisfied with the team option, you can also choose to sign a one-year contract with the team. As for the salary, it is between 200 million and 300 million. , This is much better than Shaquille O’Neal and the others who only got a veteran’s base salary of more than 100 million in the end.” Lin Fengzhe told Yao Ming everything that Mitch Kupchak said before, “As for the most important one But, in back-to-back games, you can only play one game, and as for which game is up to you, you just need to notify the coaching staff in advance, so that the coaching staff can prepare in advance.”

"Although Andrew Bynum is reimbursed this season, there is no big problem for the Lakers to defend the championship. Moreover, Li Yifeng is still young, so he will play a lot of time. As his substitute, you will only play about 15 minutes per game. , it may not even exceed 15 minutes, and it will not cause much load on your body. Even if you have some injuries, don’t you still have me as a genius doctor? There is nothing to be afraid of.” Lin Fengzhe paused and continued, “ And you can continue to cooperate with Tracy McGrady, although the biggest contributor to winning the championship may not necessarily be the 'MM' combination of the two of you, but don't you want your partner to win a championship?"

Yao Ming is still a little bit excited. For him, choosing a team with the ability to win the championship is the best choice for him, and the Lakers are undoubtedly a good choice, and there is no pressure. He is resting in Li Yifeng It's just time to push it, and Lin Fengzhe made it clear that the Lakers would let him adopt Ilgauskas' style of play, which reduced the chance of his possible injury to a low point.

"I can't give you a clear answer right now, I want to discuss it with your sister-in-law." Yao Ming did not express his thoughts exactly, "But I can guarantee that if I choose to come back, the Lakers will definitely be mine in the NBA." The first choice. You must know that European teams have also invited me, where the intensity of the game and the density of the schedule are much easier than in the NBA.”

"Brother Yao, I'm just a messenger. I'm just trying to get the word out first, and you can do the rest yourself." Lin Fengzhe said, "Brother Yao, I just think you need a ring. The Rockets owe you. We can help you." You take it back." In the end, Lin Fengzhe became a lobbyist. In Lin Fengzhe's opinion, if it weren't for Yao Ming's bad luck, he would have won at least one championship.The two chatted for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

As soon as Lin Fengzhe hung up the phone, Li Yifeng's call came again.Li Yifeng was more straightforward, "Brother Yao, let me say hello in advance. I was assigned to be a lobbyist today. Old man Mickey asked me to invite you to join the Lakers. Let me talk about your tone first. I’ve already called. I won’t say any more nonsense. Anyway, I welcome you to join me. That’s all I want to say. I still have something urgent to do, so I’ll hang up first. I look forward to meeting you in Los Angeles See you again, goodbye."

Before turning off the phone, Yao Ming vaguely heard Li Yifeng's voice, "Honey, I'll be here right away, I'll be with you for a day today!" Yao Ming shook his head speechlessly, "This guy who values ​​sex more than friends."

In the evening, Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li told about Lin Fengzhe and Li Yifeng calling him to invite him to join the Lakers, and asked Ye Li what he thought.

Of course, Ye Li didn't have any objections, so she went directly to "Just agree directly. Going to the Lakers can be said to be the best choice, and it's really not difficult for them to defend the championship this season. After all, their lineup is too perverted." It’s too luxurious. If the Lakers can really fulfill the conditions that Mitch Kupchak asked Lin Fengzhe to convey to you, you will agree. And just like Lin Fengzhe said, you really should have a A championship ring. If it weren't for your bad luck, you would have won the championship long ago."

Yao Ming felt a lot of emotion after hearing Ye Li's words. In his original combination with Tracy McGrady, one of them would always be injured when everyone was in good shape. The luck was really bad.Yao Ming, who already had a definite idea, called his team leader the next day, and the two met and had a good talk.

The news of Yao Ming's upcoming comeback was first revealed by Los Angeles. A basketball expert revealed in his column that the Lakers' internal staff had received news that the Lakers intend to invite Yao Ming to come back and join him.This news was quickly reproduced by major domestic websites.

"Yao Ming Comes Back to Join the Defending Champions Exposure" - Tencent NBA Report.Well, I have to say that this is a powerful headline party. Things have not been settled yet, and such a headline has been crowned. The headline party is always strong, there is no doubt about it.

"The defending champion belongs to Yao Ming, and invites him to come back" -- ** -- NBA report, the article pointed out that due to Andrew Bynum's reimbursement for the season, the Lakers intend to invite Yao Ming to come back to join in order to ensure two lineups. Whether it is successful or not is unknown. Have to wait for further news.

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