The Godfather of Basketball

"T-mac said that the old injury has recurred, and now he is looking for doctors everywhere. According to Yao, it is said that he intends to test the waters of this year's free agent market." After all, Jones has worked for the Rockets for more than ten years. Although he left the team, his connections are still there. The news is absolutely first-hand.

"Yao Ming is testing the waters of the free agent market?" Tang Tian's calm expression finally fluctuated when he heard the news.

"Yes, it stands to reason that with Yao's character, he will not leave in the end, but it seems that the management has worried his team about certain things." Jones said roughly, what is the specific matter, only Yao Ming and a few Few people know.

"Buy me a ticket to Houston." Tang Tian said directly.

Tang Tian was unhappy with Morey.

But for Yao Ming, he is partial.

Because of the love in the previous life, and because of the three years together in Houston.

Of course, there is another point, the current Yao Ming is different from the previous Yao Ming. Last season was the absolute peak of Yao Ming. At this time, if he can be recruited to the Cavaliers, it will definitely be more important than Anthony.

Before getting on the plane, he had a phone call with Yao Ming. After getting off the plane, he went directly to Yao Ming's manor in the suburbs.

Ye Li met him at the door.

This scene reminded him of the scene of recruiting Billups in Detroit three years ago.

Different people, but seem to have some of the same situation.

"Coach." Seeing Tang Tian, ​​Yao Ming supported Ye Li to stand up, wanting to greet Tang Tian.

His left foot is wrapped in thick plasterboard, and it appears that the left ankle injury has indeed recurred.

"Sit down, don't get up." Tang Tian signaled him not to move, and walked to the side sofa to sit down.

Ye Li helped Yao Ming to sit down, and went down to make tea for them.

"Your ankle?"

"The situation is similar to last year. It should be fine after two months of rest." Yao Ming smiled. He didn't mention the medicine. After all, Tang Tian is not the head coach of the Rockets anymore.

Tang Tian nodded. In his previous life, Yao Ming suffered a lot from his left foot. Although he did not suffer from the kind of stress fracture that led to his retirement in his previous life, it would be a matter of time before he lost the protection of his iron ankle.

"I heard you're going to test the waters of this year's free agency?" he continued.

Yao Ming paused for a moment and did not speak.

"Come, drink tea." Ye Li brought Tang Tian a cup of tea at this time.

"Thanks."

Tang Tian said and put the quilt on the coffee table.

"Actually, I'm a bit reluctant to leave here." At this moment, Yao Ming spoke.

Tang Tian looked at him, usually the beginning of such a sentence would have a twist.

"But with regards to playing time, I'm chilled by the way management has handled it."

as expected.

"What's going on? Didn't I ask you to try to communicate with Tom?"

Yao Ming nodded, and subconsciously smiled wryly: "I've communicated with him. In fact, this has nothing to do with Coach Thibodeau. It's his coaching style. He actually tried to change it last season."

Tang Tian nodded after hearing this. According to last season, Yao Ming's playing time after the All-Star Game did decrease.

What is different here from the previous life is that Thibodeau has been Tang Tian's assistant coach for three years and Yao Ming's coach for three years. It is much easier for the two parties to communicate.

However, some things are indeed difficult to change. There are not as many tactical changes as Tang Tian. In the playoffs, the game will become more and more anxious, and Thibodeau will definitely return to his instincts in employing people.

As Yao Ming said, it really has nothing to do with individuals, this is Thibodeau's coaching style.

"At the end of the finals, my ankle injury recurred. My team also realized the seriousness of this problem, so I tried to communicate with the coaching staff and management, hoping to formulate a rigid requirement, such as average playing time per game. This must be kept within 35 minutes."

"Then?"

"Coach Thibodeau said frankly that he couldn't do it. As a result of the final communication, Mr. Alexander called Thibodeau and me to his manor, hoping that we could all make some concessions."

"Peacemaker." Tang Tian replied instinctively. Alexander also handled the matter between him and Morey in the same way.

Yao Ming smiled wryly, this adjective is very appropriate.

"As a result of the discussion, the last mandatory requirement still failed. Coach Thibodeau verbally promised to reduce my playing time as much as possible."

"It's like you didn't say anything." Tang Tian smiled wryly.

Yao Ming nodded. Indeed, mentioning it once means not mentioning it.

Tang Tian picked up the tea and took a sip.

What Yao Ming said just now, it seems that the so-called jumping out of the contract may be more of a means, hoping to facilitate the team's time limit requirements, rather than leaving the Rockets in a hurry.

This is understandable, after all, Yao Ming has stayed in Houston for 8 years, and bought the manor last year for his wedding, who wants to mess around.

As for those words when I visited the White House last year, I also felt that point and said some instinctive words.

"If I asked you to come to Cleveland, would you come?" Tang Tian put down his teacup, and finally explained his reason for coming.

Although he knew Yao Ming's true thoughts, he still had to take this step.

"Coach, you want me to go to the Cavaliers?" Yao Ming looked at Tang Tian suspiciously.

Tang Tian nodded.

"Okay, if you say go, I will go."

"..."

Tang Tian froze for a moment, this... so straightforward!

It's totally different from what I imagined!

Do you dare to feel that the previous few operations were a waste of time?

"Are you sure?" He confirmed again.

Yao Ming nodded.

"Old Yao told me that as long as the coach speaks, he will definitely agree." Ye Li said with a smile at this time.

"Without a coach, I might have retired by now." Yao Ming continued.

Injury is a very uncertain thing, but only the injury himself knows best.

"Okay, then it's settled." Tang Tian was a little excited.

Paul was planned by him last summer, but Yao Ming only dared to think about it after winning the championship.

His heart is actually very big.

If it were someone else, if they had the opportunity to coach in the Cavaliers, it would be the same as what Hathaway said at the beginning. Most of them would think about letting James stay in the Cavaliers in the summer of 2010, and then recruit Wade and Bosh, who were the first decision.

After all, a lineup like the one in the previous life guaranteed two consecutive championships, and then operating the dynasty is also a matter of hand.

But after taking a dynasty, Tang Tian definitely wanted more than just another dynasty.

People's desires will gradually become stronger.

Now Paul, James, and Yao Ming are 25, 26, and 30 years old, and they are all at their peak. The picture is simply amazing!

Three words of emotion: tremble! alliance!