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June 29, 2005.

Houston Toyota Center Arena.

Carol Dawson and Yao Ming have made an appointment and are in talks to renew the contract on this day.

Renewing Yao Ming is the Rockets' top priority.

Although there is still a one-year contract, but did not reach an early renewal at the end of last year, the Rockets are very eager to complete the renewal this summer, to avoid other teams offer next summer.

Renewing the contract ahead of time can overwhelm Yao Ming's contract. When the other teams quote next summer, the price will be different, and the salary cap will increase every year.

Saving can save, this is the Rockets' consistent style.

As for the record ... With Yao Ming and Richard Jefferson, 50 wins is still guaranteed. With the precedent that the Nets have reached the finals with less than 50 wins, now the 50-win team can say that they are fighting for the championship Team.

As the general manager of the Rockets, you have to learn to save money.

With the gentle impression given by Yao Ming, Dawson has full confidence in the completion of the price reduction task set by the boss.

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At two o'clock in the afternoon, Yao Ming and Bill Duffy came to the general manager's office of Toyota Center.

Dawson saw the two coming in and immediately went up to hug Yao Ming and Bill Duffy.

Dawson ’s relationship with Bill Duffy is very good. Dawson is the kind of person who is respected in personality. As for the team ’s business ... what is the solution without giving money? Since the beginning of the year as the general manager of the Rockets, the biggest achievement is to get Barkley in the 1996 transaction, and the rest is basically gone.

Closing the office door, the three sat down and Dawson immediately came up with a quotation contract: "Yao, we are very sincere and sincerely hope that we can complete the renewal with you. You can look at the contract first."

Yao Ming looked at the contract, and the starting salary was 12.9 million yuan, a total of 75 million in 5 years. It was based on the top salary given by the salary cap of this season. According to expectations, the salary cap for the 2006-2007 season will reach about 57 million US dollars. There is no such thing as the Auburn Hills palace, it will only be high and low. At that time, the five-year top salary was about 83 million in five years. About the contract, Yao Ming and Bill Duffy have studied Ever.

Dawson is anxious to renew the contract at this time, also because of this. If next summer, other teams will give 100% of the top salary, one or two times is the gap of 8 million US dollars, you can sign Bob Sula for two years .

Yao Ming looked at the contract and gave it to Bill Duffy.

Both of them understood the Rockets.

This made the two no more psychologically burdened.

Bill Duffy handed the contract back to Dawson. Dawson was a little puzzled. He glanced at it and, without studying it, was he ready to sign?

In Dawson's confusion, Bill Duffy said: "Carroll, we are not here to talk about contract renewal, we are here to apply for a deal."

As soon as these words came out, Dawson stood up in shock: "Watt? Oh, Bill, aren't you kidding?"

Bill Duffy shook his head calmly: "Similarly, Carol, you heard it right. We want to apply for a deal. My employer doesn't want to play in Houston anymore."

"Bill, wait, we have something to discuss ..." Dawson turned to Yao Ming and said, "Yao, has our cooperation been very pleasant, right? Why?"

Happy cooperation? Yao Ming looked at Dawson and said, "Carroll, I know you are a good person. I also like having a general manager like you. You are very grateful for my technical guidance. But Ace has two champions, I wait No, I do n’t see any hope here. My age is two years older than Ace. He is getting better now. Without making changes, I have no chance to catch up with him in my life. "

What are the brothers doing? Isn't it a good weapon at this time! There is no better reason than chasing Liu Mang.

Yao Ming, a benevolent warrior, decisively took Liu Mang as a gun.

Hearing Yao Ming's words, Dawson quickly said: "No, Yao, we will definitely build the championship lineup for you, we will definitely win the championship, you have to believe me!"

Yao Ming shook his head: "I don't believe you, I waited for two years, and I was waiting for the team to strengthen. At this time last year, Steve left. Another Steve you did not sign, and that 10 million Steve, who can get it, became the MVP. He reached the Western Conference finals, and we have nothing. You only know how to save money. I do n’t trust you anymore. "

This ... how to refute? Dawson couldn't refute it!

Dawson's Brain Sutra also turned fast, saying: "Yao, Bill, even if the team agrees to your transaction, no team has the chips to get Yao, Yao's strength ..."

Dawson hadn't finished saying this, and the phone in the office rang.

"Sorry, I'll answer the phone." Dawson was ready to answer the phone to suppress the shock.

Just arrived, Bill Duffy spread his hand and said "please."

"Hello, I'm Carol Dawson, what's the matter with you?" Dawson picked up the phone, ready to chatter no matter who it was, talk more, and find time to find a way.

But the call was from the Lakers general manager Mickey Kupchak ...

Hearing the voice over the phone and what was said, Dawson was shocked again, or was already furious!

After Kupchak said something, Dawson was so shocked that he didn't know how to answer it, and he was even more angry now! Hang up the phone directly!

Dawson, who hung up the phone, looked at his old friend Bill Duffy, and the big man in front of him who had always thought that his temperament was soft and flickering, feeling like he was trapped!

On the Lakers side, Kupchak offered an offer to get Yao Ming, saying that the Rockets can choose from the Lakers except Kobe, and the draft picks can be taken at will.

This is clearly discussed!

Dawson's angry Bill Duffy said: "Bill, you are illegal!"

"No, no," Bill Duffy shook his head quickly, saying that it had nothing to do with himself, and then said, "I haven't had any contact with the Lakers. I just knew his thoughts from Yao. My client wanted What can I do? I can only give my full support. If you do n’t believe me, I can authorize you to check my communication records, as well as my flight. I have n’t been to Los Angeles in the last two months, and I have n’t communicated with the Lakers through any channels contact."

Bill Duffy didn't make any nonsense. Yao Ming didn't contact the Lakers. Bill Duffy didn't. Yao Ming had only communicated with a number 8 player several times.

In terms of rules, this is not against the rules, otherwise it is not the same team players simply don't communicate.

Looking at Dawson's angry look, Bill Duffy continued: "Carol, you know, I respect you and always respect you, but the boss you serve is too unfriendly to Yao.

Yao has had many reasonable suggestions,

On April 27, 2003, Yao proposed to recruit for the first time, but you ignored it.

On February 11, 2004, Yao proposed to recruit for the second time, and you ignored it.

On July 1, 2004, the Trailblazers sold Antoine Walker. Yao proposed to recruit for the third time. You introduced Juwan Howard and traded to Richard Jefferson with Steve Francis. Richard Jefferson is great, but Steve is one of the top five MVPs this year. I do n’t think it ’s really a big improvement to replace Steve with Richard.

On August 25, 2004, Yao suggested introducing Steve Nash. You chose Bob Sura. I do n’t understand that an All-Star player only needs 10 million salary. Players willing to pass to Yao, and this 10 million salary player, got the regular season MVP.

On December 9th, 2004, Yao suggested to trade Rattle-Sprewell, and you got Joan Barry.

On December 27, 2005, the Kings sold Chris Webber, Yao suggested a deal, and you refused.

On February 1, 2005, Yao suggested trading Sam Cassell, and you finally traded back to Tyronn Lu.

These few suggestions, it was Yao who found the signings you applied for, and you all treated Yao with a perfunctory attitude ~ www.readwn.com ~ These are the most suitable signings that I and Yao have considered together, and Considering that the team has no chips, these players are not very difficult to get.

Since Steve Francis was traded last summer, Yao has been asking for a good guard, but you have been perfunctory, in the final analysis to save money.

The economic income that Yao brings to your team is no problem to sign these people, but your approach is very chilling.

Under such circumstances, Carol, how would you choose Yao? "

Bill Duffy's half-truths made Dawson froze.

The time is all right, the signing requirements ... Yao Ming can request more than this. Each time you apply for signing, you can provide a list of up to 5 targets. In the most recent year, Yao Ming made 5 signing requests, each time Having given many candidates, Bill Duffy mentioned the most critical names.

The point is, those people did n’t get it, and Dawson was also very sorry. They were most impressed. These were easily obtained, but the boss was not willing to give so much money. He could n’t get it back. The boss had nothing else. Regardless, there are two requirements.

One is the playoffs and the other is not paying luxury tax.

Under this requirement, if you want to form a championship team, only a third-year player with a base salary and MVP like Liu Mang will have the opportunity to not pay taxes. In exchange for a tens of millions of annual salary like Nash, you have to pay taxes. Too.

Dawson ’s impression of Yao Ming ’s goals for the signing was the key. It seemed that Bill Duffy ’s words were valid and convincing.

Dawson was originally angry, he felt betrayed by Bill Duffy, but heard Bill Duffy clear and organized the Rockets' "seven deadly sins" sentence by sentence, Dawson went from angry to calm Finally, I do n’t know what to say. Dawson, who is a good old man, feels sorry for Yao Ming himself!