He was the first to bear the brunt.
The Rockets had their eyes on Meng Chen.
That's right.
Meng Chen's consecutive all-rounder performance, which was comparable to a superstar's, made Mo Lei want to cry. Now, it was too late for him to regret not giving Meng Chen a chance to try out.
Even the Rockets '12-game winning streak and number one record in the league couldn't make up for the heartache of losing Meng Chen.
It was because the strength, talent, and potential that Meng Chen had displayed were too terrifying.
D'Antoni was even more furious. He blamed Morey for missing Meng Chen. Although Morey looked helpless, he silently endured D'Antoni's angry roars from time to time and silently endured all the consequences.
In the Rocket Manager's office.
"Mike, I admit that it's my problem. I was wrong. I was careless in judging people by their skin color.”
Morey sincerely apologized to D'Antoni.
But then he said," I've already checked. The Los Angeles Clippers only gave Meng Chen a 10-day short-term contract. In other words, after 10 days, we will have a chance to sign Meng Chen.”
"We've already missed an opportunity. I don't think we can afford to miss another one.”
"Meng Chen is interested in our Rockets. If we are more sincere, especially me, if we take the initiative to invite Meng Chen and offer him a good contract, I think he will most likely come to Rockets.”
D'Antoni thought about Morey's words and nodded slightly in agreement.
Morey's eyes flashed." We must not be the only ones who know that Meng Chen only signed a ten-day contract. We must not be the only team interested in Meng Chen."”
"So, I think we need to move as soon as possible and communicate with Meng Chen immediately. We can't let other teams get there first.”
As he spoke, Mo Lei was about to make a call.
"Wait a minute."
D'Antoni didn't know how Morey got Meng Chen's phone number, but he still stopped him and said,""If I remember correctly, tomorrow the Laker will challenge the Bucks. This will be a severe test for the Laker.”
"Right now, the Laker, and even Meng Chen, must be preparing to beat the Bucks.”
"It may not be a good thing to call now. It may even cause resentment. I think we can wait until after the Lakers-Bucks game to consider it.”
" Firstly, the game between the Los Angeles and the Bucks is over. Regardless of whether we win or lose, the pressure is reduced. Secondly, that time coincided with the expiration of Meng Chen's short-term contract. He must also consider this matter carefully. Our participation is just right.”
"The most important thing is that before the Bucks, the strength of the teams that the Laker faced was very ordinary. Although Meng Chen's data is explosive, it may have something to do with the strength of the opponent.”
"We can also take advantage of the game between the Laker and the Bucks to see if Meng Chen can play the same amazing game against a strong team.”
D'Antoni was furious after losing Meng Chen, but he was able to quickly suppress his anger and rationally analyze when to look for Meng Chen. He was indeed the coach of the team with the best record in the league.
"I think it's fine. We'll do as you say.”
Morey nodded and agreed with D'Antoni's idea.
Except for the Rockets.
The Cavaliers, Spurs, Pacers, Nuggets, and several other teams all coveted Meng Chen, hoping to include him in their teams after his short-term contract ended.
Some team managers had already contacted Meng Chen in advance and offered him an ideal contract, hoping that Meng Chen would join their team.
As for Meng Chen, he obviously did not agree, but he did not reject it immediately. He kept the teams in suspense and waited silently for the best contract.
Of course.
The Clippers would always be his first choice.
This would not change.
The game between the Laker and the Bucks received a lot of attention from the fans, not only because Meng Chen had recently played a series of dazzling and excellent statistics.
It was just as D'Antoni said.
The fans also wanted to see if Meng Chen, a rookie from China, could lead the team to victory as usual against a team that had the ability to make the playoffs and even the ability to make it to the Eastern Conference.
Even the NBA's official website had noticed Meng Chen. This ordinary game, which was supposed to have no suspense, was announced in a relatively eye-catching position on the official website.
This undoubtedly made more and more fans pay attention to the game and look forward to it.
Very quickly.
The night came.
BMO Harris Bradley Center.
At 9:30 p. m., at the home stadium of the Bucks, the Los Angeles Clippers would challenge the Bucks in an away game.
The starting lineup for the Milbucks: Eric Bledsoe (defender), Giannis Adetokunbo (forward), Chris Middletown (forward), John Hansen (forward), Tony Snell (forward).
Los Angeles: Starting lineup: Kentavios Cardwell Bopp (guard), Kyle Kuzma (forward), Julius Randle (forward), Brandon Ingram (forward), Brook Lobes (center).
This match.
Meng Chen was still not in the starting lineup. In addition to the problem of the lineup, Coach Wharton also found that Meng Chen's physical strength was not good in recent games.
Therefore, for now, it was still a better choice to let Meng Chen play as a substitute.
The two teams started and the match began.
“jumpball。”
Lápez overpowered Alphabet Bro and took the first offensive ball for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bopp controlled the ball to the middle of the arc and used the cover to break through along the left side. He rushed to the basket, faked a pass, and passed the ball to Kuzma, who cut the free throw line outside.
"Pa!"
Kuzma received the ball and was about to cross the basket when he suddenly found a strong figure blocking in front of him.
"Greek monster!"
Kuzma's gaze turned cold, and he immediately accelerated his breakthrough, instantly fighting against Alphabet Bro.
"Bang bang bang!"
After several consecutive collisions, Kuzma felt as if he had hit a wall. He couldn't move at all, and his body kept retreating.
"This physical fitness!"
Kuzma was slightly shocked, and then he took another step forward to attract attention. At the same time, he passed the ball to the right corner of Ingram.
It was an opportunity ball.
Ingram received the ball and made a three-pointer. However, three-pointers were not Ingram's forte. This time, he did not hit the ball. The basketball bounced off the hoop.
A rebound?
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