The Godfather of Basketball

"how long?"

"For one year, of course the basketball management center will pay his expenses in the Cavaliers, and if there is anything that is inconvenient for him to know, you can let him avoid it, and he will listen to you here."

"Okay, I'll let Dante follow up with you guys." Tang Tian nodded after listening.

It is not unheard of for domestic coaches to study in the NBA in previous lives, but the effect is not very good. The main reason is that the study time is not long enough. Most of them are an offseason. The time is short, and there will be ghosts if you can learn something.

If Guo Shiqiang stays with the Cavaliers for one year, based on Tang Tian's understanding of him, he can learn something to go back. This is a good thing for the development of the CBA, and it is also a good thing for Chinese basketball.

After sending Li Yuanwei away, Tang Tian asked Dante to arrange a residence for Guo Shiqiang, and then he went to watch the rookie's training.

It was different from the previous three years with the Rockets, because it was a bad year, and he attached great importance to the training of these rookies.

Nominally, Casey will lead the team for the next summer league, but before going, he also followed the whole process.

When they walked to the training hall, Casey and Cassel were leading them to practice.

Looking at the young faces on the field, Tang Tian was still in a good mood.

Five rookies, divided into two echelons.

Matthews, the biggest remnant of the 2009 draft, was ignored because of his height and single offensive methods, but Tang Tian knew how much ability he had, and he was the best 3D player. He is also looking forward to what the words around him can develop into.

Beverly, nicknamed "Trash Dog", the passion that can be brought on the defensive end is always the kind of player that a championship team most desires.

Danny Green, "Huang Ama" is a front swingman. When he and Matthews are on the court at the same time in a small lineup, both offense and defense are almost perfect.

The three in the first echelon all signed four-year contracts with the Cavaliers, which is simply super cheap labor.

As for Thornton and Budinger in the second echelon, they also have good talents.

In addition to the five of them, there are other undrafted players who have no contracts and players who have no contracts.

After practicing for half the morning, they were divided into two groups and started to fight against each other.

Beverly, Matthews and Green in one group, Thornton and Budinger in another group.

Green's ball-holding ability is relatively weak in this group. The two guards, Beverly and Matthews, dribbled the ball across the half court, and they both bumped a little under the opponent's pressure.

Casey was also recording at the side at this time, and this must be where they will focus on training during the next period of time.

But after halftime, it was another world.

After consecutive pick-and-rolls, they easily got opportunities.

Green is one, Matthews is one, and the two take turns bombing each other's basket with three-pointers.

In the other group, Thornton played the leading role alone, scoring consecutively to help bite the score.

After playing for a while, Beverly began to mark Thornton, and Thorn's thigh misfired instantly, and Green's group quickly opened up the point difference.

Casey kept taking notes on the sidelines, and Tang Tian also gave guidance from the sidelines from time to time.

The rookie is also playing very hard, and the head coach personally guides him. As a second-round pick, there is no such opportunity for other teams.

After the match was over, the rookies went to rest. Tang Tian and Casey chatted about the problems of the rookies and came out of the training hall.

"Don, an old acquaintance has been waiting for you for more than an hour."

But as soon as it came out, Dante waited outside again. Unlike before, his face was smiling.

Someone looking for it again?

"Ron Artest." Dante said directly this time.

When Tang Tian heard that it was Artest, he immediately knew what Dante was laughing at.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" He walked quickly to the conference room.

It was previously reported that the contract renewal negotiations between Artest and the Rockets had reached an impasse. When I came to him at this time, I could figure out why I came here with my toes.

"He heard that you were in the training hall and insisted on waiting." Dante explained.

Tang Tian stopped and glanced at Dante, as if he had heard such incredible news.

This is probably a fake Artest.

But Dante didn't dare to talk nonsense, he then started to walk to the meeting room.

Inside is really Artest.

"Ron." Tang Tian pushed the door open and went in.

"Coach!" Artest saw Tang Tian was a little excited, and then directly reached out to hug him.

"Why did you come to Cleveland?" Tang Tian said with a big smile after hugging him.

"Coach, I'm here to join you, you can't let me go."

really.

"What's going on? The Rockets can't let you go, right?" Tang Tian asked after sitting down.

"Don't mention it, that fellow Morey is too dishonest. He only offered me a three-year contract of 15 million yuan, and the third year is only partially guaranteed. Do you think there is such a bully?" Artest complained bursts of sound.

15 million in 3 years? Partial guarantee in the third year?

In the current market, Artest is worth at least seven or eight million a year!

This is really Morey. At this time in the previous life, Artest turned around and signed a 3-year 1800 contract with the Lakers, but it was 3 million more, and Artest did not have a championship at the time. halo.

But this time he can more or less guess the reason why Morey did this. Next year is the contract year for Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. Yi Jianlian may have to renew his contract in advance. Although Artest has excellent ability, he is already 30 after all. Coupled with leaving him, whether he will serve Thibodeau next season is a question.

But that's also good, give him a bargain.

"You can come if you want, but you may have to feel wronged. The current salary of the Cavaliers has exceeded the salary cap and there is no salary space. If you want to sign you, you can only use the middle-class exception, which is a starting salary of 5 million a year."

"Coach, it's okay. You can decide how much to play under you." Artest said straightforwardly. He is obviously not stupid. He must have known about the salary space of the Cavaliers before he came here.

"Okay, then you can sign a two-year contract, the player option for the second year, and then we will renew the contract depending on the situation." Tang Tian made a concession this time, and Artest took the initiative to vote. He couldn't let the opponent Chilling.

"Coach, as long as you are still in the Cavaliers, I will definitely stay in the Cavaliers." Artest also expressed his loyalty.

"Come on, it's almost lunch time now, let's go have a meal together, and let Dante discuss the contract with your agent after the meal."

After negotiating, Tang Tian pulled up Artest and walked out.

His mood is really getting better.

Artest is a windfall, not to mention how much he will help the Cavaliers, even if James has less defensive defenders, it is definitely worth it.