NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

On July 5, the first piece of news was very explosive.

‘Yellow Mamba’ Brandon Roy announced his retirement.

Roy choked up in the press conference and said: “It’s too hard for me to say ‘end of career’. Since high school, I have been determined to become the best player. Now I know that the road to pursuing this dream has been blocked. This is too cruel for me, too cruel.”

Although Roy has announced his retirement, the Trail Blazers announced that they would remove Roy with a special clause.

Roy’s 63 million salary will still be paid, but his big contract will no longer be included in the Trail Blazers’ total salary, which allows the Trail Blazers to free up salary space to pursue some free agents.

The Rockets’ free signing has finally made progress.

Sam Hinkie came to Tang Yu's office early in the morning, "Boss, Gerald Green is ready to wear Houston's jersey!"

Tang Yu clapped his hands and said happily: "It seems that the son of Houston can't refuse his hometown team. This is a good start, isn't it, Sam!"

"Yes, boss. But I have another bad news, about myself!"

Tang Yu was shocked. Isn't this old guy going to do something weird?

"Go on, Sam..." Tang Yu's tone was a little low.

Sam Hinkie said: "My lover Jacqueline has cancer. She doesn't have much time left. I want to stay by her side in the last days of her life."

"Oh my God, Sam! Do we have any other way? I mean Jacqueline's disease."

"Boss, you are a good person. The three years I worked for you were my happiest days. I'm really sorry!"

Tang Yu stood up and hugged old Sam, then returned to his desk, opened the drawer and took out the checkbook.

A few strokes of the pen fell, "Sam, this is a little gift from the team, as a pension for you and your family. I know this can't make Jacqueline back to her original state, but you can use it to take Jacqueline around the world!"

Sam Hinkie didn't hesitate and took Tang Yu's check directly. The check was for 5 million dollars, which was already a considerable amount.

Sam Hinkie was a little hesitant, as if he wanted to say something.

"Sam, we can talk about anything directly. Do you think this money is not enough?" Tang Yu said as he was about to write him another check.

Sam Hinkie immediately waved his hand and said, "No... No, boss, I want to say that I once received an anonymous email, and he threatened me with my family to let me leave Houston and stop working for you.

I originally thought it was just a prank, but my child really had a car accident as the email said, and I am very worried about it. I think you should pay attention to it!"

Tang Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not show any other actions.

"Thank you, Sam. I will check the matter. Okay, now you should enjoy your retirement life!"

After seeing off Sam Hinkie, Tang Yu sat on the sofa. He was a little unprepared to lose his left and right hands in succession.

The departure of the first assistant coach Stevens made Tang Yu a little depressed. Now Sam Hinkie also left the Rockets because of his family. For the team, it really cast a shadow on the three consecutive championships.

The most important thing is that there is an invisible enemy in the dark, and this person is like a ghost, appearing from time to time.

Tang Yu even doubted whether his office or computer might be monitored by someone, and wrote a note and handed it to Max.

"Max, it seems that our road to the championship is not smooth. Now finding a GM to replace Sam Hinkie is the top priority!"

Max said without worry: "Boss, you are the core of this team. As long as you are here, I believe everything will be fine!"

This sudden flattery made Tang Yu burst out laughing, "Haha, you are still good at comforting people. You are right, everything will be fine."

Max and Tang Yu joked and turned around and walked out of the office.

Lighting a cigar, Tang Yu kept thinking about the selection of the team's GM. This position does not require very strong abilities, because Tang Yu is in charge of decision-making, as long as the team can run smoothly.

First of all, you still have to be familiar with basketball affairs, preferably retired players, and have a certain understanding of basketball operations.

Five minutes later, Max came back and nodded to Tang Yu, indicating that everything was done.

Soon, the office's power system was interrupted, and several professionals came in for a scan and found no abnormalities.

Then he checked Tang Yu's phone, computer and tablet again, and found no monitoring program.

But this did not make Tang Yu feel at ease, "Max, all computers at home and in the team will be turned off every time from now on.A routine inspection is required every week. Including the electronic equipment used by Taylor's family. "

"Understood, boss, I will arrange it!"

"Max, remember what happened last time? There is a mouse in the dark that is always spying on us. This feeling makes me very uncomfortable!"

Tang Yu must catch this person who has been tripping Tang Yu in the dark, but this guy is really... like a slippery loach.

Tang Yu looked up at Max and said, "What do you think of Chris Webber? I know that he has a very good business mind and he is very familiar with basketball affairs."

"Boss, I don't know Chris, but I believe your vision is not wrong."

Tang Yu rolled his eyes. Max's emotional value was very accurate.

"Okay, Max, then we need Mr. Webber's contact information now!"

Max said, "Boss, I believe Doug Christie will be willing to help us make connections. Chris is his old friend."

"Hmm, this is a good idea! "

Tang Yu immediately called Doug Christie and told him the whole story. Christie immediately accepted the task.

In fact, Christie didn't need to talk about anything in detail. As long as he talked about the Rockets, Tang Yu would personally talk to Webber about the specific details.

Webber invested in a lot of industries after retiring. He owns an investment company. His investment projects include real estate, basketball player agency, football player agency, and film industry, which brought him good returns.

In addition, he also has a restaurant called Central Kitchen, wrote his own autobiography, and covered a wide range of fields. He can be called a successful entrepreneur.

However, these are all small fights for Tang Yu, and they are not at the same level at all.

Christie quickly called Tang Yu back, "Boss, Chris wants to learn about the Rockets' future plans and his work scope through video with you first."

"No problem, thank you Doug, you have done a lot for the Rockets!"