Compared with the east, although the first round of the west was all advanced in the first half of the region, the process of the game was more cruel.

The Lakers faced the Hornets in the first round, and Queen Bee Paul was still at the peak of his court influence, but unfortunately he faced the Purple and Gold Dynasty of the three highs and Kobe.

Kobe Bryant was unstoppable, and Paul was like no one, and the decision between the two teams ultimately fell on the other players of both teams.

Even if Paul averaged 20+12 per game in the series, it was surprising to get close to 4 steals per game. But Kobe Bryant averaged 30+ per game, plus the inside and outside contributions of Gasol, Bynum, and Odom, and the Lakers finally advanced in six games, which was considered a thrill.

The Suns, who are second in the West, faced their old rival Mavericks in the first round. At this time, the Mavericks have not completely completed the run-in, and the changes brought about by the replacement of the core point guard are quite significant, and the Mavericks' interior power problem has also become the basis for the Suns' interior line to rage.

Dirk did his best, and Kidd and his old rival Nash also played in their own ways, but the combination of Warcraft and Xiaosi in the interior position was really terrifying.

The Mavericks' interior defense was already problematic, and the most impactful interior combination in the league ended up losing from the inside. The Suns' signature quick counter-attack and three-point storm didn't get it all right, but the advantage on the inside allowed them to win a few key games.

4-2, the Suns killed the Mavericks and held their heads high, which rekindled hope in the hearts of Phoenix fans.

After forming a five-star combination, the Suns' regular season record has been quite good for two years. But the team has never been able to make further breakthroughs in the playoffs, and the Lakers are too strong to blame.

Kobe Bryant went crazy as soon as he hit the Suns, and the combination of Xiaosi and Howard faced Bynum and Gasol, and the advantage in mobility was offset a lot by the height and arm length and the stability of the lower handicap. How to cross the Lakers? How can you give the Wind's Son a chance to make it to the top stage of the Grand Final?

Many Phoenix fans are struggling to think about the answer.

The third set of matchups is also very good. The Nuggets, which are full of birds and beasts, finally ushered in a veteran point guard who can perfectly control the rhythm of the court. Billups led the Nuggets to face the MM combination of the Rockets, and the tone of the whole series was basically like the demon clan against the monk in the online novel.

At last. The reason why the Rockets fell in Game 7 was not because the Rockets were weaker than the Nuggets. In fact, the overall toughness of the Rockets this season is the highest in the history of the Yao Ming era.

There is only one reason:

Da Yao was injured.

"Alas......"

Looking at the picture played on TV, Chen Mu also shook his head and sighed.

In the fifth game of the series, the battle of Tianwang Mountain, Yao Ming was injured in the second half of the third quarter. I don't know if it's a knee or calf problem, and I can't continue to play.

Chen Mu remembered that in the original timeline, Yao Ming faced the Lakers in the playoffs this season and staged a return of the king that moved countless people.

However, the reality is cruel, compared to the Lakers, the Nuggets' almost crazy defensive counterattack play makes the Rockets even more uncomfortable. The pressure on Yao Ming's legs and feet has also increased a lot.

Yao Ming, season reimbursement.

After that, the Rockets came together to win Game 6. But in the final game, in the face of the terrifying shouts of the Highland Arena, the Rockets finally lost.

"Da Yao ......"

Sitting in his room, Chen Mu couldn't suppress the impulse in his heart, took out his mobile phone and hesitated for a long time, but still dialed Yao Ming's phone.

"Hey."

The phone was picked up. Yao Ming's voice sounded tired.

"No more?"

Chen Mu pretended to be a relaxed joke.

"No, I can't do it."

Yao Ming sighed and said, "Goliath, sooner or later, you will have to face your own David. ”

"What kind of Western mythology do you use to talk to me?" Chen Mu smiled: "You just say that Sun Wukong and the Tight Mantra are not over." ”

"I'm clearly more like the Bull Demon King!" Yao Ming also smiled.

“…… What are your plans for the future? Chen Mu asked.

"I don't know."

Yao Ming seemed to be smiling bitterly: "The team is over there...... Still hope to wait for me to recover. ”

"Can it be recovered?"

"Yes...... Right? Yao Ming wasn't sure.

"Have you thought about what you said last time?" Chen Mu asked.

“…… You're going to treat me to crayfish? Yao Ming's rhetorical question was very unreliable.

"No......!"

Chen Mu had a black line on his face and said with a smile: "Coming to Philadelphia is a matter of coming to Philadelphia." ”

"The ......"

Yao Ming groaned for a while and said, "The team won't let people go." ”

"Your contract is ...... Expires in 2010? Chen Mu recalled.

"In 2010 you could jump out of the contract." Yao Ming corrected: "What? Playing the idea of that year? ”

"If possible. I really want to get you over soon......" Chen Mu was very straightforward.

"Alexander will slaughter you." Yao Ming replied.

"If I can get you, I will be slaughtered once I am slaughtered." Chen Mu didn't mind: "Have you heard what kind of chips your management wants?" ”

"We're missing an all-around core point guard, you know, Maddy and I have physical problems." Yao Ming replied seriously: "If you want to replace me, you definitely need a center." ”

"Point guard and center...... Chen Mu nodded: "How big is your contract?" 16 million a year? ”

"16 million ...... next year" Yao Ming suddenly felt that something was wrong after answering, and he couldn't help laughing: "Hey, if we communicate this situation in private, is it a leak of trade secrets!" ”

"If you don't say it, I won't say it, who else will say it except Snowden?" Chen Mu Ji thief's answer.

"Snowden......?" Yao Ming was puzzled.

“…… Don't worry about these details! Chen Mu said what had not happened on this timeline, almost poked out the basket, and hurriedly changed the topic: "Anyway, it's a contract of about 16 million, and then you want a center and a point guard, right?" ”

"That's pretty much it." Yao Ming didn't care about the flaws in Chen Mu's words.

“…… I know, you take care of your injuries, and when you heal, wait to be abused by me! Chen Mu made a joke, and the two of them talked about it again and again, and hung up the phone.

Point Guards and ...... Center?

Chen Mu knew. Philadelphia has the right people on hand right now.

Lori, judging from the strength that has been shown so far, is definitely not a thing in the pool, and sooner or later it will transform into a dragon.

Chen Mu remembers that Lowry's contract still has one year to expire. By this time next year, in 2010, Lowry will need to sign his next contract.

It is estimated that it will be on the upper middle class, with an amount of about 8 million.

Chen Mu remembered that in the original timeline, Lowry signed a contract of about 24 million for 4 years. Now that he left the Grizzlies early, Lowry's potential and fighting ability have improved considerably. This time next year, it will not be difficult for Lowry to win a contract with an average salary of 8 million.

Coincidentally, Milicic's contract. It also seems to expire in the summer of 2010.

At present, Milicic's contract is signed after a three-year Pistons career, with an average salary of about 7 million. Judging from the original timeline, this average salary is a little higher. But now in Philadelphia, the big man in Serbia and Montenegro can average about 14+7 data per game, and a contract of about 8 million is also appropriate.

The key is Milicic, who was born in 1985, and he is full of calculations. I'm only 24 years old now.

By next year, Milicic will be no surprise. Not to mention progress, it is not difficult to get the data for this season. So a heavy interior player who can contribute about 15 points per game, pick up 7 rebounds, and deliver more than 1 block, at the age of 26, still has a lot of room for improvement. 8 million, is it expensive?

The two 8 million together, do they match Yao Ming's 16 million contract?

In 2010, Yao Ming could jump out of the contract, but Yao Ming's current physical condition. It's a bit too risky to jump out and then go for a big contract.

In exchange for Yao Ming's words, the salary of about 17 million in the last year is not sure, how many years can Yao Ming play.

"It's not going to work, it's a loss."

Chen Mu calculated it himself, but he still shook his head, feeling that this method was inappropriate.

There should be other ways, Lowry's mind to leave has been shown many times in the season, and this talent may not be retained.

Milicic is not necessarily, his career, to a certain extent, was saved by the Philadelphia 76ers and Chen Mu.

It's best to keep Milicic, and it will take at least two or three years for Jordan Jr. to grow up.

Until then, before Milicic's confidence exploded again and he felt that he was the best in the world, there was still something to coax him and let him play in Philadelphia with peace of mind!

As for Lowry's 8 million contract, it can be exchanged for more durable players!

Yao Ming's words......

"Hehe, persuade him to jump out of the contract and sign us with a basic salary, isn't it too vicious~?"

Chen Mu can't do this kind of thing, but even if he really wants to do this, Chen Mu will make up for Yao Ming in other aspects.

This matter can be considered later, and for now, another thing is more important.

"I just got the news, the NBA officially announced that tomorrow morning will announce this season's MVP awards, as well as the offensive and defensive roster!"

Announcing together?

It's rare!

Chen Mu remembers that there seems to be a time lag between the MVP award and the announcement of the first defense, but each season is not particularly fixed, and it will be different because of the change of schedule.

Will I have a chance to be an honor reaper this season?

After receiving some honors, how will my abilities improve?

Especially the MVP award, what changes will it bring to yourself?

In the endless YY, Chen Mu fell asleep.

The next day, the league announced a number of awards.

Among them, the MVP award, which has attracted the most attention, was the first to be revealed.

"2008-2009 NBA Regular Season MVP, winner is ......"

Chen Mu and his teammates sat in the team's preparation room and waited.

Waiting for that name to be pronounced from the mouth of the coalition speaker. (To be continued.) )

PS: I saw in the book review area that a brother said that he doesn't watch basketball or play basketball, but he has been watching "Basketball Idiot", and the keel porridge is really moving!

This is the greatest encouragement and affirmation for keel porridge!

All brothers, thank you for your support and encouragement! Without you, I wouldn't have been able to code words while eating, use my mobile phone to code words while having a meeting, open a book until now, and go to bed an average of two hours later than before, but with the support of my brothers, everything is worth it!

Especially the brothers in the group, although I rarely bubble, but sometimes it's really because it's late when I see it, and I'm afraid that everyone will rest. Every word of encouragement, every reminder, and every suggestion from everyone is in my eyes and in my heart.

Playoffs, let's rush together!