NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Time passed day by day, and the Rockets training center was bustling with people every day. The players were sweating here, and the coaches and trainers were helping them complete every training subject.

On September 5, Tang Yu received a call from the league president David Stern.

"Hello, Mr. Stern. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Stern smiled and said on the other end of the phone: "Tang Yu, I want to ask you about the league. I just want to hear your opinion."

"Uh-huh, I'm happy to serve you."

"You gave me a lot of inspiration. Now many teams' preseason games will be held overseas. If we can move the regular season to some overseas cities, would it be better?"

It has to be said that Stern, the old man, has the ability to draw inferences from one example and play business clearly.

Tang Yu laughed and said: "Haha, this is a very good idea! But there may only be such a way in the first two games of the regular season."

"Tell me your opinion in detail." Stern said.

"I think Europe and Asia are good places for experiments. We can set up a certain overseas city as the second home court for several teams, and let them develop their own team business map there. I believe that in a few years, a large number of fans will be cultivated!"

Tang Yu's idea is very simple. For example, the Mavericks with Dirk Nowitzki will set up a city in Germany as their home court, and Gasol will set up a city in Spain as his home court. At the beginning of the season, the two teams can have a regular season home and away round-robin system.

You can also have more teams to have a big European melee, which can make money and expand overseas markets. Why not do it?

"Where do you plan to set the Rockets' overseas home court?" Stern asked tentatively.

Tang Yu laughed on the phone: "Sir, is there any need to say that? Of course it's the Magic City of China!"

"Thank you for your opinion. I think this is a good idea and it will play a big role in promoting our league."

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On September 6, Tang Yu was training with the players in the training hall.

Chris Webber, the team's GM, came in and came to Tang Yu and said, "Boss, the Magic manager called me to ask about the possibility of Howard trading for Carmelo."

"Tell them not to dream, our team will not make any trades."

The Howard is no longer the Howard who traded for the Little Emperor three years ago. The status of the Howard with a chaotic private life has declined sharply, and he will basically be a blue-collar defensive inside player in the future.

To put it bluntly, he is not as useful as Ibaka.

"Boss, has our team closed the door to trade?"

Faced with Webber's inquiry, Tang Yu did not say it firmly, "Chris, no team will close the door to trade, and so do we. If LeBron and Kobe are willing to come, we are still welcome!"

Tang Yu's words are very clear. Now the Rockets can be said to have four of the top ten players in the league. Except for Kobe and James, no one can arouse Tang Yu's interest in trading.

And these superstar teams in the league generally do not take the initiative to trade, and the players want to leave their original teams.

On September 9, Tang Yu and the team's star players started a one-on-one chat mode.

The first Tang Yu found Carmelo Anthony.

"Carmelo, we have Kevin joining in the new season, you know we have to make changes."

Anthony said: "Yes, boss, what do you need me to do?"

"My idea is that you and Kevin should rotate at the power forward position. I know you prefer the small forward position, but sometimes we have to make some sacrifices for the team."

"I understand, boss, I can accept it. You are one of the few people I respect. I think I can be competent in the new position, but I need to have enough respect in the team!"

Anthony's words can be regarded as a retreat to advance. On the one hand, he agreed to Tang Yu's arrangement, and on the other hand, he also asked Tang Yu to guarantee his position in the team.

Tang Yu smiled and said: "That's for sure. We are a team. I will remember your sacrifice."

The second Tang Yu found Durant. As a newcomer, Durant also had a one-on-one private chat with Tang Yu for the first time. Facing such a coach who is about to create a dynasty, Durant was a little restrained.

Tang Yu handed Durant a glass of water, "Relax Kevin, if you do this, others will think I'm a dictator."

Durant smiled awkwardly: "Boss, I wonder what you want to talk to me about?"

"Nothing special, I'm sure you know the Rockets' tactics. We are a team that wins by team tactics. There are many excellent players here, and most of the time we can easily win by relying on tactics."

Durant fell into deep thought. When he was in the ThunderHe has the absolute right to fire unlimitedly, but it is different in the Rockets. The players here are all stars, and he needs to change his style of play.

"I understand, boss, I will follow your tactical arrangements. You are the boss here!"

Durant finally emphasized that Tang Yu is the boss, which is a bit flattering, but Tang Yu still finds it useful.

"By the way, you and Cameron need to start at the same time, so that one of you will appear at the power forward position. You will take turns to appear in the mismatched position."

After sending Durant away, Tang Yu immediately called Harden to the office.

Harden is very familiar with Tang Yu's office. As soon as he came in, he sat down and picked up the fruit on the table and started eating.

After eating two bites, Harden said: "Boss, what do you need me to do?"

Tang Yu smiled and said: "I called you here to talk to you about your playing style in the new season. I want to set a goal for you... at least 20 triple-doubles in the new season."

Harden stopped the fruit he was about to put in his mouth, but his mouth shape remained there.

"Boss, are you kidding?"

"Of course, you can quickly initiate the offensive and defensive transition after protecting the backcourt rebounds. At the same time, I want you to improve your passing ability to a higher level within this month."

Harden nodded, "Okay, boss, I will complete your task. If there is nothing else, I will go out first. Do you need to call anyone else?"

Tang Yu asked Harden to call Curry in. He gave Curry the task of rushing to the front line of the offensive and defensive transition in the new season.

Let Curry be the second organizing point of the team and use his ability to end the offense in the counterattack.

Finally, Tang Yu called rookie Leonard to the office. After Kawhi entered the office, he stood in front of Tang Yu with a blank face.

"Kawaii, your task this month is to practice three-pointers and defense. Hakeem and Doug will do their best to teach you defensive skills inside and outside. You have to study hard with them. In the new season, I need you to appear in the center position at a specific time."

Tang Yu plans to try the tactic of letting Curry, Harden, Durant, Anthony and Leonard be on the court at the same time in the new season.

Of course, this requires Leonard to grow up quickly. On the offensive end, Leonard can take his time, but on the defensive end, he must rely on him, and other players can also help him defend.

"Yeah!"

A very simple answer, Tang Yu didn't say anything else, this is the way the two communicate... simple, effective!