Two flowers bloom, one on each side.

While the Rockets generals were happy about their harvest, Phil Knight, Nike's big boss, was furious.

He called David Stern directly.

"David, why did the Rockets become the biggest winner of these awards announced today?"

"If I remember correctly, I should have asked Durst to remind you what to do, right?"

Phil Knight asked straight to the point.

At this time, he did not know that Durst had rebelled (Dest would still go to work at Nike headquarters during this period, because his contract did not end until mid-June).

"Don't be angry, Phil. Being angry is harmful to your health. We are all old and our bodies are not as good as before."

Stern's tone was calm and he answered unhurriedly.

"Thank you for your concern, but don't change the subject. Answer me, David, what is going on?"

"We are old friends, and I don't want to embarrass you..."

Phil Knight's tone was low, like a poisonous snake that kept spitting out messages, ready to launch a fatal blow at any time.

Stern couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and almost laughed out loud on the spot.

At this time, he could already confirm that all his handles were controlled by Shen Fei.

Phil Knight now has an "empty city" behind him, which poses no threat to him at all.

But Stern didn't want a direct showdown.

After all, Nike spent a lot of time relying on these handles.

Stern is also a person with a temper. Now that he is no longer controlled by the other party, he wants to "repay" Nike a little.

After thinking for a moment, he replied in a slightly nervous tone:

"Don't worry Phil, I did this after careful consideration."

"I know you are dissatisfied with Yao Ming defeating Howard and becoming a first-team center."

"But I want to say that whether it is a first team or a first defense, they are just small awards. My idea is that I will wait for the most critical MVP selection before I work hard to help LeBron win the MVP!"

As Stern spoke, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl into a sly arc.

Phil Knight was stunned when he heard this.

Stern's strategy makes sense.

After all, if all award selections were aimed at the Rockets, the injustice would be too obvious.

It will be difficult to solve the problem of public opinion by then!

If you can use a first-team position in exchange for a player whose MVP will fall to Nike, it will definitely be a sure profit!

"Okay, David, you are more thoughtful."

"But I think you can completely change someone to become a center forward."

"Yao Ming is owned by Under Armor after all. After he wins this position, the sales of shoes will definitely increase a lot."

Phil Knight said earnestly.

"Well, I was negligent. I will pay attention to it in the future... Humph!"

Stern was talking so happily that he almost laughed out loud and quickly coughed to stop it.

Although Phil Knight felt a little strange, he hung up the phone without saying anything.

............

One day later, Memphis, FedEx Arena.

The fourth game between the Rockets and the Grizzlies is here as scheduled!

At this time, athletes from both sides were doing their final warm-ups.

On the Rockets side, Yao Ming looked serious and was practicing back-up play with his assistant.

Before the game, Grizzlies center Marc Gasol was interviewed by local media and was asked about his views on Yao Ming being selected for the first team.

"Yao is an excellent player, and we have been facing each other frequently recently. As for whether he should be selected for the first team... I have reservations."

"Overall, I feel more pressure when facing Dwight, because he can often produce horrific statistics."

"And Yao is a team-oriented player. Against him, I don't need to worry about appearing in tomorrow's news headlines."

Xiaojia replied with a smile.

He said this very beautifully, but when a discerning person hears it, he will know that he is saying that Howard is more worthy of a position.

And Yao Ming is naturally a smart person.

After he saw this interview on the Internet, he made up his mind to make Xiaojia a headliner!

Therefore, in the next day's training, Yao Ming deliberately added singles practice.

He didn't tell his teammates about it.

But the Rockets generals soon learned of Xiaojia's remarks.

As soon as the players gathered together, they immediately reached a consensus - to help Yao Ming play a beautiful game!

In order to do this, they selected Tracy McGrady as their representative to discuss tactics with Mark Jackson.

Of course, this was all done in private without telling Yao Ming.

After Mark Jackson understood the situation, he immediately agreed with the team members' ideas.

Therefore, he announced in the pre-game combat meeting that a variety of inside tactics would be added to this game.

Yao Ming was a little surprised after hearing this.

The teammates around him all nodded in agreement.

Yao Ming immediately realized something, turned his head, glanced meaningfully at Mark Jackson, and then at his teammates.

"Okay, then I ask everyone to support me in today's game."

Yao Ming stretched out his hands and made a fist gesture to everyone.

The Rockets generals followed suit and returned the favor with fists clasped, making the scene a bit funny for a time.

............

Looking back to the present, the game is about to begin.

The starters of both teams have already walked to the center circle, waiting for the jump ball.

Yao Ming glanced at Xiaojia in front of him indifferently, and said: "I heard that you are good at defense."

Xiaojia was stunned when he heard this: "Yes. However, we have played three games in a row, and you are asking me now?"

Yao Ming shook his head: "I want to confirm it because I haven't seen it yet."

"You!" Xiaojia didn't expect that Yao Ming would be the first to talk trash. After thinking for a moment, he replied: "I will let you see it today!"

After hearing this, Yao Ming smiled slightly and stopped answering.

Soon, as the referee threw the ball high, the game officially began!

Yao Ming jumped up hard and won the duel cleanly.

After Xiaojia failed to jump the ball, he looked deeply at Yao.

Although he and Yao Ming lost more and won less in the previous jump ball, this time the latter's take-off height was higher than before!

[Are you... offended by what I said?]

Xiaojia thought to himself.

But he didn't panic at all. On the contrary, he felt that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to help the Grizzlies win!

After all, in the previous three games, the team had used every method they could think of.

Unfortunately, the strength gap between the two teams was too large, and the Grizzlies had no chance of winning.

But now, if Yao Ming changes his mentality and changes his style of play, maybe the Grizzlies can take advantage of him!

[You have to win at least one game, it would be too miserable to have your head shaved...]

Xiaojia thought to himself.

At the same time, he also made up his mind to fight Yao Ming for 300 rounds tonight!

Rockets offense.

Curry held the ball through half the court and came to the top of the arc to organize.

Yao Ming came to the low post and got stuck to get the ball.

His lower limbs were as thick as the trunks of ancient trees. With a horse's stride, Xiaojia behind him would be unable to move them at all.

With a flick of Curry's wrist, a lob was delivered to Yao Ming's hands.
To be continued...