The Godfather of Basketball

"The winner of the Russell Cup in the 2008-2009 season finals is... Yao Ming."

Before Stern made the announcement, the team members had already turned their attention to Yao Ming, and after he made the announcement, the team members cheered and celebrated beside him.

Yao Ming averaged 31.8 points, 16.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 2.6 blocks in the Finals, shooting 71% from the field and 91% from the free throw line.

No suspense MVP data.

The Rockets were able to beat the Magic so easily in the finals. Apart from the game style, the biggest decisive factor was the matchup between Yao Ming and Howard.

"Congratulations, Yao." Stern followed up.

While he was talking, Russell handed the MVP trophy to Yao Ming, shook hands, hugged, talked a lot after parting.

As a center forward, the old man can't help but say a few more words.

This is the second time Yao Ming won the finals MVP trophy in three years, but this time means more to him than the last time.

Because he achieved the grand slam of MVP/AMVP/FMVP, one team, one team defense!

In the history of the NBA, only Willis Reed of the last century, as well as the "God of Basketball" Michael Jordan and "Shark" O'Neal have achieved the Grand Slam!

Yao Ming's name, after this season, has become a name that the NBA will never forget!

"Yao Ming~Yao Ming~Yao Ming is terrible~"

The song of Yao from the players and fans resounded throughout the arena.

For the Rockets, this is bound to be a sleepless night.

Tang Tian also completely indulged himself this night, going to a strip bar with his team members, drinking together, and bragging together.

With no idea where the future lies, enjoying a crazy night became the only thing he wanted to do.

After the madness ended, Tang Tian took the team members on the plane back to Houston the next day.

The championship parade will be held two days later, and the Rockets staff are sitting and preparing for the parade.

Three consecutive championships, for Houston fans, this is destined to be a different parade.

Tang got off the plane, but before he could do anything else, team owner Alexander sent a driver to take him to his manor.

A cup of authentic Hawaiian Kona coffee, Alexander sat across from Tang Tian with a smile.

Tang Tian knew very well what Alexander asked him to do.

"Don, you are the youngest and greatest coach, incredible three consecutive championships, for the dynasty." Alexander smiled and picked up the coffee in front of him.

Tang Tian smiled, picked up the coffee, brought it to his mouth, and took a sip.

The rich and mellow taste, with a little bit of sourness, feels refreshed after drinking it.

Hawaiian Kona coffee is a rare variety that can only be planted on volcanic slopes. The cost of harvesting and cultivation is much more expensive than other classic coffees. In addition, the quantity is scarce, and only coffee connoisseurs can taste it.

"It tastes good." Tang Tian commented.

Alexander smiled, put down his coffee, and continued: "I know you, you don't like to beat around the bush, so how about this time, renew a long-term contract with the team, stay in Houston with peace of mind, and talk to Yao and T-mac , together with Yi and Sun, they will create another Celtic dynasty, which will be an incomparable achievement."

"I haven't made up my mind yet." Tang Tian put down his coffee as he spoke. He really wanted to say that you don't know me well. If you knew me, you wouldn't be a peacemaker in the first place.

"Thought it out?" Alexander said, sitting up straight, "You built this Rockets team, and you have no reason to leave here."

Heartbroken.

Tang Tian didn't say anything. Alexander's words were the only reason why he would stay here.

"So don't hesitate, Yao will retire here, T-mac will retire here, they can't do without you, and the team can't do without you." Alexander continued.

"I need to think about it for a while." Tang Tian continued, he really didn't think about it now.

Seeing that Tang Tian was hesitating, Alexander knew that saying it would be counterproductive, so he nodded.

The draft will be held on June 25th. If Tang Tian chooses to renew his contract, it will definitely become the deadline.

Seeing Tang Tian leave his manor, Alexander sighed helplessly.

Originally, everything should be going well, but Morey.

Morey, other people may not understand Morey's thoughts, but he understands it very well.

What people do is determined by their personality. Morey is also young, has rational ambitions, and has a strong desire to control. It is very difficult for him to live under Tang Tian's shadow. The conflict between the two is not a one-off, but slowly accumulated.

He was furious when he knew about the trade of Gasol, but he didn't fire Morey because Morey was indeed capable.

And Tang Tian's future has too many uncertainties. What is the concept of a one-year contract renewal? It was a contract that had never been done by a coach, but it showed that he might leave at any time.

In other words, Tang Tian was out of his control.

After two consecutive championships last year, everyone knew that Tang Tian and Morey should choose the former, but if he chose Tang Tian, ​​would Tang Tian give him a try in another place? He really has nothing left.

And Morey has that kind of character, so it's unrealistic to ask him back.

Thinking about it, he couldn't help reaching out and pressing his forehead, and then went straight upstairs.

When you get older, you will always have a headache if you think too much about things.

Two days later, the Rockets' championship parade took place in Houston.

The whole city was empty.

The bus carrying Tang Tian and his team passed by the street, and the fans cheered wildly towards them.

Big gold chains, cigars, watches...

The team members vented their wealth frantically on such occasions.

But in the parade, unlike last year, many different slogans appeared.

"Don! Stay!"

"Don! This city needs you!"

"Don! Lead us to create new history!"

...

Not only the executives of the teams knew that this was Tang Tian's contract year, but the fans also knew this very well.

"Coach, are they worrying for nothing?" McGrady took off the cigar from his mouth at this time, and bumped Tang Tian's shoulder with a smile.

Tang Tian smiled and said nothing.

The convoy continued on.

Just then, he almost fell down.

There were several strippers in sexy clothes in the crowd, also holding signs high at this time.

"Hospitality Bar! Free for Rockets!"

The girls were blowing kisses to the Rockets while waving their signs.

This is advertising.

Tang Tian laughed loudly, and temporarily put aside the matter of contract renewal.

Anyway, this year's finals ended early, and there were still more than ten days before the draft, and no one asked him to make a decision today.

Seeing Artest blowing kisses to those girls, Tang Tian also extended his hand to wave to them.

ps: Oh, I forgot to mention, now the genuine chapters have a good-looking joke at the end, and the pirated version will not be able to see it.