NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

The two quickly walked to the gym, where some players were training. When they saw Jordan coming, they were very excited and came forward to greet and hug him.

As the GOAT of this league, it is almost impossible for any player to remain indifferent when seeing him.

Jordan also greeted the players enthusiastically. At this time, Max received a call and whispered a few words to Tang Yu after hanging up.

Tang Yu nodded, and Jordan also saw this scene with the corner of his eye. Tang Yu nodded slightly to him.

After the two left the training hall, Jordan said, "Is it done?"

"Yes."

"What is the trend of public opinion now?" Jordan asked anxiously.

Tang Yu said calmly, "Don't worry, let the bullets fly for a while!"

After more than an hour of wandering, the two returned to Tang Yu's office. Tang Yu saw that Jordan was a little anxious and couldn't help but laugh. It turns out that God can also be nervous!

He took out a box of cigars and handed one to Jordan, "This is what Max gave me. He said he got it by extortion in Cuba. Let's try it."

Soon the two began to smoke in the office. Tang Yu did not speak, just quietly sipping tea and smoking cigars.

Two hours later, the official website of the NBA released a message: The NBA will thoroughly investigate the racial discrimination incident of Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers!

A very short message, concise and clear.

Jordan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect the league to have news so soon. Mr. Tang is really vigorous in his work."

"Thank you for the compliment! Okay, let's go celebrate. Michael, you are in Houston and I have to do my best to be a good host."

Jordan followed Tang Yu to a restaurant. After the two finished their meal, Tang Yu personally sent Jordan to the airport. I believe he can handle the rest of the things himself.

The global investment environment is not very good now, and I believe no one will compete with Jordan for the ownership of the Clippers.

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On January 27, the NBA announced the list of substitutes for this year's Dallas All-Star Game. The voting for the starting lineup had ended a week ago, and the substitutes were all voted for by the coaches of each team.

Starting lineup of the Western Conference: Point guard: Allen Iverson (Houston Rockets);

Shooting guard: Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers);

Small forward: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets);

Power forward: Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs);

Center: Yao Ming (Houston Rockets).

Western Conference substitutes: Guards: Chauncey Billups (Denver Nuggets), Brandon Roy (Portland Trail Blazers), Stephen Curry (Houston Rockets), Deron Williams (Utah Jazz), Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks);

Forwards: Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks), Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies);

Centers: Amar'e Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns), Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers).

Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson subsequently announced their withdrawal from the All-Star Game due to injury, and league commissioner Stern hand-picked Houston Rockets player James Harden and Suns player Steve Nash to replace them.

Eastern Conference starters: Point guard: Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls);

Shooting guard: Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat);

Small forward: LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers);

Power forward: Kevin Garnett (Boston Celtics);

Center: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic).

Eastern Conference substitutes: Guard: Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics), Devin Harris (New Jersey Nets);

Forward: Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics), Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats), Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors), Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 75ers), Josh Smith (Atlanta Hawks);

Center: Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks), David Lee (New York Knicks).

In the Western Conference, Chris Paul failed to make the All-Star team due to the team's poor performance, and the Thunder's Russell Megatron also regretted it.

The Rockets had three players selected with the best record in the league. Yao Ming was the top vote-getter in this year's All-Star Game, with a total of more than 2.8 million votes, more than 300,000 votes more than the second-place LeBron James.

Curry and Harden were the only two rookie players selected, and their selection reflects the success of the Houston Rockets this season.

Tang Yu won the title of Western Conference All-Star coach in his rookie season without any surprise.

The Eastern Conference All-Star coach is Magic coach Stan Van Gundy.

In addition, Curry, Harden, Beverley, Ibaka and Jordan were all selected for the rookie game.

At the same time, Curry was also invited to participate in the three-point contest.

This All-Star Game will be held on February 12th, the Rookie Game, Shooting Star, Skills Challenge, 3-point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest on February 13th, and the East-West Finals on February 14th!

That night, the Houston Rockets faced the challenge of the Denver Nuggets, the fifth in the West, at home. The Nuggets' star player 'Melo' Anthony was absent due to injury.

The Rockets can be said to be full of injured soldiers, Yao Ming, Carter, and Iverson all hung up the card.

But the Nuggets, who have 'big heart' Mr. Billups, defeated the Rockets 101-93 away.

The Rockets' backcourt twins were obviously a little weak after lacking Yao Ming's support in the interior. They didn't feel it when Yao Ming was there, but once this moving Great Wall was missing, they knew how difficult it was.

The Rockets got two consecutive losses and the record came to 38 wins and 8 losses.

After two consecutive losses, Tang Yu held an internal meeting and confirmed that the Rockets would use James Harden as the core of the ball control, and Stephen Curry would become the shooting guard.

Then the Rockets won all three home games in a row, and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-100.

126-121 narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns, and the Rockets have completed a triple kill against the Suns this season!

On February 2, the Rockets won the last home game of their six consecutive home games 124-95 against the Golden State Warriors.

The day after defeating the Warriors, Tang Yu came to Dayao's home early in the morning. He had missed four games in a row, and it was time to care about him.

Dayao's wife invited Tang Yu into the house, and Dayao was looking at her by the window.

After entering the room, Dayao asked Tang Yu to sit on the sofa in the living room and then said, "Coach, why are you so kind to come and see me today?"

"Haha, since you are so important, of course I have to come. I brought you some supplements, pork bones, don't they say that what you eat will replenish what you have!"

Dayao laughed and said, "Coach, do you believe this too?"

"I have to believe it. How long will your injury last? Do you want to reduce your playing time when you return to the team?"

Tang Yu was very concerned about Dayao's injury and was waiting for him to play in the playoffs.

"It's basically healed, but the team doctor was worried so he asked me to rest for a few more games."

Tang Yu thought about it and it made sense, so he simply asked Dayao not to play before the All-Star Game.

"Then go directly to the All-Star Game, and we'll go together then."

"No problem, it's just right to take the boss's private plane!"

Dayao wanted to keep Tang Yu at home for lunch before leaving, but Tang Yu refused on the grounds that he had to go to the training center to work.