Chapter 790 Yao Ming’s Request

"D'Antoni was really blown away by Stevens..."

"The Pelicans' tactics are so good. Whether it's against Harden or Cousins, Stevens really showed the strength of a top coach."

"Actually, when we played the Mavericks in the first round, we thought the Pelicans won more because of their lineup, but at least Stevens was on par with Carlisle. Only when we faced D'Antoni in the second round did we realize how strong he was."

"Tang Du doesn't have to exert much effort. According to him and many black players, players in his system can win if they perform normally. This will give him enough energy to play in the Western Conference Finals and the Finals."

"Speaking of Tang, why don't the Rockets also focus on defense?"

"Are you sure Tang can be targeted? His sudden shots and passes are too strong, and his defense is also the strongest. This is the biggest difference between him and Harden and Cousins. This question is the same as in the last century, how do you target defense? Same as Jordan."

"Haha, but I believe that in the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors' unlimited defense changes will play a big role in him."

"Warriors? Are you sure? Brother, you haven't watched the playoffs! The Thunder are already 2-1!"

"Yeah, the Thunder's performance in the playoffs is really incredible. Durant is the real god of death in the playoffs."

"I'm quite looking forward to the final against Don Ducey. They haven't played against each other in the playoffs since Don became the core of the Pelicans."

"No, I want to watch the Pelicans and the Warriors. I didn't enjoy the game last year. The Pelicans must take revenge this year!"

…

Fans talked a lot on the hotline, but Tang Tian left the arena after attending the press conference.

He and Yao Ming made an appointment to have supper at Yao's restaurant.

When Tang Tian arrived, Yao Ming was already waiting there.

"You are really merciless tonight!"

As soon as they met, Yao Ming stood up and said to him.

When he said no mercy, he was naturally referring to the game that just ended.

His jersey retirement ceremony was brought forward to allow the Rockets to win, but in the end the Pelicans won.

"If you have to blame it, blame Stevens."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

The fans praised Stevens to the sky on the hotline. He deserves all the good things, and he should take the blame for a while.

Yao Ming laughed and nodded after hearing this.

He was just making a prologue. After retiring for so many years, the Rockets have feelings for him, but they are limited to feelings.

Yao Restaurant is Yao Ming's personal property in Houston. It serves Chinese food, and Yao Ming is from Shanghai, so it mainly serves Shanghainese cuisine.

Lard mince cake, drunken chicken, jade beef tendon...

There are also those eight-treasure ducks and grape fish that Tang Tian introduced to Olson before...

Yao Ming prepared a lot, but eating was secondary, mainly chatting.

Talk about the game that just ended, the progress of basketball schools and the draft, and... the 2016 Rio Olympics.

After the playoffs this year, there will be the Rio Olympics in the summer.

Yao Ming was elected as the chairman of the Basketball Association, and Tang Tian will definitely compete in the Rio Olympics.

Moreover, his current strength is much stronger than that of the four-year ball, and he can beat most national teams with four-year ball.

"I have two requests."

Tang Tian was very familiar with Yao Ming, so he didn't take any detours and went straight to the point.

"First, when selecting people, we should try our best to select 3D players, and then bring some young players. By the way, Guo Ailun has to be brought."

Each international game lasts only 10 minutes, and the competition is not as strong as in the NBA.

He basically has to play the entire game, and a one-star lineup is most suitable for him.

As for young players, competition experience is very important.

Guo Ailun is mentioned in particular because he needs to rest for a few minutes. The team needs a stable ball handler to make the transition.

Yao Ming nodded and said it was okay.

After he took office, he divided the national team into red and blue teams in order to prepare for the Olympics and compete in as many international competitions as possible.

Many new players have emerged, and there are also many who can defend and shoot three-pointers.

There is always something useful among short men.

"Second, I want to have a say in the coaching staff, and it's best to find a coach who can do what I say."

Tang Tian made a second request.

Yao Ming didn't respond immediately.

This request is a bit excessive.

This is actually equivalent to finding a national team head coach to be Tang Tian's assistant.

Those senior coaches, including Gong Luming who is currently leading the team, are no longer needed, and even young coaches may not be willing to do so.

"This is the only way to get a medal."

Tang Tian saw that Yao Ming didn't react and continued.

His understanding of tactics, or his coaching ability, is better than that of NBA coaches, let alone domestic ones.

He is much stronger now than he was four years ago. The top eight is definitely not his goal, but winning cards is.

"good."

Yao Ming nodded.

If anyone else, including himself, said that the Chinese wanted to win medals in the Olympics, he would think that person was crazy.

But Tang Tian was the only one who believed it when he said it.

Tang Tian's strength can really be as strong as one against five in the Olympics.

Yao Ming agreed to them all, and Tang Tian was relieved.

Although it is difficult to win a medal, the goal must be set first, just like the top eight in London in 2012.

If you have a goal, what if you achieve it?

It will certainly be an unprecedented moment.

"I have a request, and it's a personal one."

After Tang Tian finished his request, Yao Ming followed up with one of his own.

Tang Tian thought it was about the team's style of play or some requirements for getting along with the coaching staff.

But these are all wrong. Yao Ming's request is indeed just as he said, it is limited to him personally.

"I hope you can wear No. 13 at the Rio Olympics."

For a player of Tang Tian's level, number 31 is almost bound to him.

No. 31 Kobe, No. 31 Nash, he is already the strongest No. 31 in basketball history.

No. 31 is synonymous with him, but Yao Ming wanted him to use No. 13.

"It is impossible for me to play basketball again, but I hope that my national team's jersey number will have the opportunity to appear on the podium in the Olympics."

Yao Ming then said with sincere eyes.

This reason is sufficient.

"no problem."

Tang Tian agreed, he had no choice but to agree.

Yao Ming has done so much for the Chinese men's basketball team, and this is just a request that is so small that it has nothing to do with the overall situation.

"Thanks."

Yao Ming thanked him from the bottom of his heart.

In 2008, he came out to play in the Olympics before his injury healed. It was precisely because of that Olympics that his basketball career ended prematurely.

But he has no regrets.

Some people compete in the Olympics for money and exposure, but he competes for his country and honor.

But unfortunately he failed as a player. His highest honor in the national team was only the quarterfinals.

Now, he has no way to play as a player anymore, but he places his hope on Tang Tian.

When he came to Tang Tian, ​​the replacement of the No. 13 jersey was just like the previous exchange of jerseys between Tang Tian and Kobe.

There is the heritage of shooting guards, and here, it is the heritage of the national team.