NBA: Yao Ming at his peak returns to his rookie season

Yao Ming wants to hire a nutritionist and a trainer.

As for whether they come or not.

With money in their stomachs, both of them are now in the early stages of their careers.

Yao Ming felt he could handle it perfectly well.

The nutritionist is Dani Danielle, a well-known nutrition expert who is not very famous now, but whose orders surged after 07 when she helped LeBron James with his offseason diet.

The trainer's name is Aaron Nelson.

Needless to say, he was the Suns' go-to trainer after 05.

His status within the team was once on par with that of team doctor Mr. Skal.

He was highly respected by Nash.

One of the Phoenix Suns' most famous medical duo.

Yao Ming used to be too frugal, but now that he's reopened, he's choosing to be frugal where he should be and spend where he should be.

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In Yao Ming's apartment, he met Bill Duffy, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Bill Duffy, as an agent, belongs to the cunning and treacherous type.

However, they are very good at disguising themselves.

Yao Ming's decision to stay in Houston and refuse the Lakers' contract in his previous life deserves a lot of credit.

However, they don't have all that messy stuff yet.

Bill Duffy always made a very good first impression with his white-washed shirts and ironed suits. He always chose suits that were a size too big, which made him seem less aggressive.

Yao Ming cut some fruit and prepared Bill Duffy's favorite black tea.

"I absolutely love this." Bill Duffy picked up his teacup and took a satisfying sip. "I watched your game yesterday, and wow, Yao, I knew you could do it! Your hard work deserves to be seen by more people!"

This is Bill Duffy.

He understands Yao Ming.

He understands his anger towards the Basketball Association, his feelings for his country, and that he prefers to be praised for his hard work rather than his talent, even though this guy really is hardworking.

Bill Duffy has never seen a monster who works harder than Yao Ming.

Having not seen each other for a long time, Yao Ming quickly composed himself.

After all, they used to be very familiar with each other, but now their relationship is obviously not as good as it used to be. Yao Ming also needs to consider some things now.

For example, avoiding excessive involvement of Bill Duffy in his career.

"Yao, I was planning to approach you too. Nike offered a new contract, but the price isn't worth recommending. However, a shoe contract is something you really need right now."

As he spoke, Bill Duffy produced the prepared contract.

Looking at the familiar prices.

4 years, 160 million.

Bill Duffy was also speechless; this price was, to put it mildly, a bit outrageous.

Nike has given a lot of consideration.

Firstly, Yao Ming didn't play well in the past six games. He briefly improved in the seventh game, but it's uncertain whether he can maintain this level of performance in the future. Secondly, he has foreign citizenship. And more importantly, inside players don't sell shoes.

Nike has signed very, very few big men.

They were willing to extend an olive branch to Yao Ming because of his terrifying market dominance.

Yao Ming remained calm.

He did not tear up the contract in anger.

"OK, Bill, let's put the shoe deal aside for now. They'll be willing to offer a better price." This time, Yao Ming wasn't going to refuse Nike.

Moreover... he took a big endorsement deal, his good friend James' endorsement fee, he didn't believe it would be that high.

As for how to handle Yao Ming, he already has his own ideas.

With the system in place, Yao Ming doesn't like eating beef as much anymore.

"Bill, come and take a look at this," Yao Ming said, handing Bill Duffy two documents.

I was shocked when I opened Bill Duffy.

Bill Duffy opened one of the two documents and was surprised because it contained several names: Stephen Jackson and Manu Ginobili from the San Antonio Spurs.

Bill Duffy is quite shrewd in the agent business.

He understood almost immediately that Yao Ming wanted him to go to Dawson. Players interfering in team reinforcements was not a good sign.

Many general managers, head coaches, and star players have fallen out in this way.

Furthermore, following these two names are Billups, Rashid Wallace, and Zach Randolph.

Bill Duffy was sweating profusely.

Compared to this, the trainers and nutritionists in the other document are simply not worth mentioning.

It's not about money.

"Yao, I know you have your own ideas, but you're still too hasty. Mr. Dawson will have his own considerations. Besides, let's not even talk about others, Rasheed Wallace is an All-Star caliber player. Are you planning to squeeze Cato out?"

It's no wonder Bill Duffy thought that way.

The Rockets' only real assets are Cato and Francis; Mobley is just an add-on.

Although Mobley's stats are good, his age and injuries mean he doesn't have much of a trading advantage.

"It's all about human effort. Bill and Mr. Dawson are also eager to strengthen the team. He and Coach Rudy want the team to be better than anyone else. Since we all want to strengthen the team, why don't we offer our opinions?"

"Mr. Bill, I don't know anything. Our meeting today is only because I need a trainer and a nutritionist."

Bill Duffy was speechless for a moment.

Because Yao Ming is really smart.

Yao Ming is the future of the Rockets, but unfortunately his arms aren't strong enough right now. If he crosses the line for a trade, he might be finished.

But if you let his agent say it, Yao Ming himself doesn't know anything.

Then there are too many areas where we can make a difference.

"OK, you don't know anything, but it's great that you're willing to take care of your body. I'll go see Mr. Dawson this afternoon. You have a training agreement with the team, and this kind of expense definitely needs Mr. Dawson's approval. I'll bring it up casually during the process. You have some ideas about certain players."

Bill Duffy is still as cunning as ever, but that's exactly what Yao Ming needs.

Throughout his career, Yao Ming has always believed that rules are made for honest people to follow!

LeBron has done a lot of outrageous things.

Then those years were much easier for him than for Yao Ming.

Of course, a team needs many reasons to strengthen its roster, and a star player can't just say he wants to work with someone else.

However, Yao Ming's brilliance lies in the fact that his list is highly feasible.

Ginobili and Stephen Jackson are two fringe figures.

The Spurs and Ginobili are locked in a bitter dispute over his rookie contract. They refuse to pay even $300 million for two years, which is a hardship for Ginobili who has come all this way.

Steve Jackson averaged 3.6 points per game last season. The Spurs were already planning to get rid of him, but his reputation was too bad, so they couldn't get rid of him, and they didn't even need any extra compensation.

This person is also Yao Ming's most promising helper. Such a top-notch enforcer is extremely important to Yao Ming right now.

Zach Randolph is embroiled in scandals.

Rasheed Wallace is in talks with the team about a potential trade or opting out of his contract.

Billups and the Timberwolves are locked in a life-or-death struggle.

More importantly, apart from Rasheed Wallace, the prices of the others were very cheap, which shows that Yao Ming had put a lot of thought into it.