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

Yao Ming didn't expect to hear such general information from Bob.

He was too busy after his rebirth to remember this senior.

I recalled it briefly.

This is indeed roughly the darkest period of our lives.

Because of their absence from the World Championships, the Chinese Basketball Association has effectively shifted the blame for the loss onto Da Zhi, sparking particular anger among domestic fans.

Furthermore, the agent and assistant he hired were both "bananas" (meaning people who are Westernized and uncultured), making it a double disaster.

They couldn't speak human language at all and repeatedly made a mess of things.

His position in Dallas was already awkward, and due to delayed registration and a positional conflict with Dirk, he had less playing time.

As someone who is about to be marginalized, my idea is to take a gamble in the Summer League, perform well after the competition, and then go back to the World Championship.

There's always time if you squeeze it in.

Unfortunately, the double whammy of the Basketball Association and the agent ruined Zhizhi's career, and their bizarre remarks completely angered the Basketball Association.

It's pretty much a complete mess right now.

He can't go back to China, and Dallas isn't planning to sign another contract.

The Mavericks have played 15 games.

He has only played in about 6 games, and his playing time in each game was less than 10 minutes. This is a very clear and bad sign, and in comparison, he is almost on par with Morris of the Rockets.

Side Quest: Find Your Lost Companion

[Mission Level: B-]

You have received news that another warrior is in trouble. Please give him some support and help him get out of his predicament.

[Receive assistance and different levels of rewards based on your goals]

[Failure Penalty: Loss of information about that warrior]

Yao Ming was slightly taken aback when he returned to his room.

Unexpectedly, this triggered a side quest.

Originally intending to help, Yao accepted the task without hesitation and also called Dazhi.

The call was answered quickly.

I guess that unlucky guy Dazhi is still awake. In our past life, when we chatted, he always mentioned that he suffered from chronic insomnia during that period and almost developed depression.

Fortunately, X years of compulsory education have greatly immunized us against negative emotions.

Children who have been severely beaten often have better resistance.

The call connected, and the person on the other end seemed somewhat surprised: "Xiao Ming?"

Uh……

"Please call me Yao Ming, or Brother Da Zhi."

"Hehe, okay." He almost burst out laughing: "I just watched your game, it was amazing, you've really made something of yourself, teams are probably already considering you for the starting lineup."

Even though he was in a complete mess himself, he still cared about Yao Ming, his former fellow townsman.

It's fair to say that everyone is having a tough time.

In his past life, when he encountered difficulties, it was also the time when Yao Ming was most questioned. After finally finding a suitable tactic, Coach Tomjanovich withdrew due to illness, which meant that Yao Ming never had the opportunity to help him.

"Is anyone with you? I need to talk to you about something."

"Little... okay, Yao, you should check what time it is now."

It was close to 2 a.m.

It seems even a bat has changed into its pajamas now.

"Now for a very important question, Mr. Dalai, are you still planning to stay in the NBA? If you say 'yes,' do you want to continue playing in Dallas, or would you like to move somewhere else?"

I really didn't expect Yao Ming to ask so directly.

His recent negotiations with the team have not gone smoothly.

"Why are you suddenly asking this? Well, actually, I want to leave Dallas. I'm not getting any playing time here."

"Then I'll persuade you to go back to China." Before Yao Ming could even begin to speak, he continued, "Listen to me first. Big men in the NBA are all playing inside now, and you've applied for center. Dallas is already the team with the most lax management in the paint because they have Dirk Nowitzki."

"As long as you leave Dallas, no matter how high or low your next contract is, you won't have comfortable shooting space. They'll definitely want you to be closer to the basket. Are you really capable of adapting to this level of play and physicality?"

Yao Ming's words silenced Da Zhi.

Because it's fairly clear that Yao Ming is right, it's just that he's currently playing benchwarmer time in Dallas, and his next contract is only a temporary one.

"I..." The person on the other end said one word and then fell silent.

He's feeling very awkward right now.

I can't bring myself to go back to China.

I continued playing, but I still couldn't find a suitable position.

We can neither move forward nor backward; we're so suffocated we can barely breathe.

"If you really don't want to go back to China and face those curly-haired bastards at the Basketball Association, then, DaYi, how about considering coming to Houston? Although I can't guarantee the amount of your contract, the team would probably welcome you if you came."

Um! ?

He probably never imagined that he would be taken care of by his underlings.

But we're going to Houston.

That might not be bad.

After all, the two might be able to support each other in Houston: "I'll try to have my agent contact them, but I'm not sure if the Rockets would be willing to sign me."

"This is the second thing I want to tell you, Brother Zhi. Terminate your contract with your agent and let Bill handle it. I don't believe you're completely unaware of this incident. If you continue to use those two 'bananas' (Chinese people who are Westernized), your situation might get even worse."

Bill Duffy is not a good agent.

But compared to most agents, Bill Duffy's efficiency is off the charts.

His agent is completely out of his mind.

He's basically a fringe player now, and his agent is still negotiating to have him as a core rotation player, demanding more value and higher salary. It would be a miracle if they could even reach an agreement.

He's not completely clueless in this regard, after all.

He was reluctant to break off relations, but after being persuaded by Yao Ming, he agreed to go back and terminate the contract with those two bastards.

Regardless of whether they go to the Rockets or not, at least they should get rid of the cancer first.

[Congratulations, host, you have completed 20% of the mission. Your companion has been spared the impending betrayal.]

[Rewards are accumulating]

[Gained a mid-range shooting touch 0.1]

Yao Ming, who had just hung up the phone, was surprised that the system reward arrived so quickly.

Move your hands around a bit.

It seems that the grip strength has increased a bit.

Although each skill increase of a fraction of a second is not much, with Yao Ming's usual training and nutrition, he can clearly feel himself getting stronger.

Moreover, the limits that had been placed on his talent in his previous life are gradually loosening.

He will become even stronger in the future.

A good night's sleep.

The next day, before Yao Ming boarded the plane, he asked Bill Duffy to go to Da Zhi and submit his resume on Da Zhi's behalf to join a new team.

The Rockets' chances of advancing are not guaranteed.

So Yao Ming gave Bill Duffy two options.

Besides the Rockets, the Trail Blazers could also be considered.

The Trail Blazers are strong, but the team is disorganized, and Rasheed Wallace will definitely be transferred next season, at which point the team's main players will be cleared out all at once.

Without Rasheed Wallace, the Trail Blazers would never have tolerated those eccentric stars.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If the team's key players are all out of the squad, there's a good chance they can make it.

Even if the chances are slim, it's worth a try.

As for salary and benefits, there's not much to consider; given the general situation, it's not the time to think about that.

Yao Ming boards the plane, and below him is Bill Duffy's departing figure as he makes a phone call.

Yao Ming doesn't want to be a cash cow anymore.

He also sincerely hoped that Bill Duffy could behave himself and do his job well, so that they could remain friends for life.

Yao Ming was unaware of this when he left.

He was exploring the possibility of sending Dawson to the Trail Blazers, while the Trail Blazers were also flirting with Dawson. Rasheed Wallace's dissatisfaction with the team had reached the point of roaring in the general manager's office!

The Trail Blazers' general manager got sprayed with spittle in his face.

They felt their dignity had been challenged.

In a moment of excitement, Rasheed Wallace was put on the trading block, instantly attracting numerous team negotiations.

The Spurs and Rockets, who had been exchanging glances, were quickly drawn to the attention.