Two days later, Philadelphia.

"It's finally back!"

When he returned home, Chen Mu only felt that every muscle in his body was sore, as if it was not his own, so he took off his shirt and sat directly on the sofa, unable to move anymore.

In the game with the Mavericks, relying on Chen Mu's strong play at the last moment, a valuable assist, a successful defense, a backcourt rebound, and a frontcourt rebound PLUS dunk, the 76ers miraculously defeated the powerful Mavericks on the road and added another victory on the road trip.

A more than ten-day road trip, six consecutive away games, and many opponents are super giants like the Suns and Mavericks, as well as backbones like the Clippers and Nuggets. Before the 76ers set off, they were looked down upon by many media, believing that this series of away games would definitely drop the team's record by a large margin.

However, fortunately, the team broke out with amazing strength, and the two games that were the most "undeserved" were all won.

Although the Clippers were beaten violently and the Jazz were evenly matched, the 4-2 record in this wave of devils' road trips was enough to make the team relax.

With the strength after the All-Star break, the 76ers' record skyrocketed, and they moved to second place in the Atlantic region, second only to the Nets.

However, the Atlantic region is really not strong, and even if they are second in the division, the 76ers are still a cut away from the goal of making the playoffs. Even though the management's rebuilding intentions are well known, the transformation from a powerhouse in the finals to a top player in the lottery area within five years is still a little difficult for fans to accept.

After the road trip, I thought that Cheeks would definitely take a day off, but I didn't expect that the veteran coach would always be obsessed with the lost games, even if they won the games, and they were quite complaining, but they started training on the afternoon of returning to Philadelphia.

After more than a day of training, Chen Mu only felt that his whole body was about to fall apart, he didn't want to move, he couldn't wait to blend in with the sofa under his buttocks, and he sat here watching TV and eating potato chips all his life.

“…… After the loss against the 76ers, all the Mavericks looked very depressed, and the team's head coach Nowitzki called it a "humiliating loss" in the post-game press conference, because the team was reversed, proving that the players' concentration was extremely problematic. ”

Turn on the TV and sports news is playing on the TV.

On the screen, Nowitzki is being interviewed, first explaining the reasons for the team's poor performance, and then taking the responsibility for the defeat on himself.

"I didn't hit that ball, it's as simple as that."

Then a reporter asked Nowitzki what he thought of the rookie Chen Mu in the opposite position, and Novitzki's face showed a more complicated look, and after hesitating for a while, he said: "Genius, this big Chinese man is a genius, I mean, not only physical fitness and shooting skills, and court vision or something, he also has some things beyond the court and age." ”

Nowitzki didn't elaborate on what "something beyond the court and the age of the game" was, but after a period of routine praise, he concluded: "The Chinese kid can become a top power forward, I'm sure." ”

The news ended, back to the studio, and the topic of the host still did not leave the game.

In fact, it has been two days since the game, and it still occupies such an important position in the week's sports news inventory, which really surprised Chen Mu.

However, a weak team, winning away from home, or defeating the league giants, such a game is rare, and it is indeed worth mentioning.

“…… Mavericks owner Mark Cuban praised the Chinese interior player who has recently become famous, and said that he would not rule out joining the ranks of Chen Mu in the upcoming offseason. ”

What the?

Chen Mu was shocked when he heard this, he didn't react, and he couldn't believe everything mentioned in the news.

On the news screen, Mark Cuban talked eloquently, although the team was not in a good mood to lose, but when it came to topics related to Chen Mu, he seemed to be interested.

"Yes, I do, I said, the door to the calf is always open for talented young people."

Kuban frowned and said, "Chinese boy, cool guy, huh?" Rebounding, mid-range shooting, playful passing, mobility, interior dynamism, these are all great. Although the defense is a little worse, after all, he is still young and has a good physical foundation, and it is not difficult to practice defense. ”

After some praise, the reporter asked Cuban how much salary he was willing to pay for a player like Chen Mu, Cuban did not hesitate, stretched out a hand in the air and said: "Full middle class, this is the bottom line, that's right, his data is great, and the inside presence is very strong, but we already have Dirk, so we don't need a good shot." The Mavericks want a defensive center, a mobile defensive interior lineman, and that's a notoriously good idea. ”

"And how much would you be willing to pay for him if there wasn't Dirk?" The reporter asked.

"Ha, interesting question, no Dirk, well......"

Kuban lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked up at the camera lens, as if facing Chen Mu, and said: "35 million in 4 years, young man, come to the calf, haha!" ”

35 million in 4 years!

Chen Mu gasped, and the boss with his mouth open didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Although Kuban's shot is relatively generous, but 35 million in 4 years, according to the general salary increase, it is basically a starting salary of more than 9 million, and then it continues to increase, and the salary in the last year can break the 10 million mark.

I...... Is there such a market?

In the games Chen Mu has played so far, he has averaged 12.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Although the blocks and steals are less than 1 per game, as Cuban said, with Chen Mu's talent and diligence, it is not difficult to practice defense above the level.

This data is indeed eye-catching, but the sample is not large enough, and it is not difficult to find that stability is the biggest shortcoming of Chen Mu at present.

He can finish a double 20 in one game and diash out eight assists, but in the next game he will be completely lost, with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three or four turnovers.

This kind of performance on the field with a huge gap has always made Chen Mu dissatisfied with himself, and it has also given Cheeks a headache.

How can I improve my stability? What's the problem? Chen Mu himself didn't know.

But there is no doubt that as an unselected rookie, in just a few dozen games, Chen Mu's superb talent, especially the technological explosion that continues to evolve at high speed, has indeed made many teams coveted.

After the end of this season, Chen Mu's contract with the 76ers will be completed, and Chen Mu, who enters the market as a free agent, has the right to choose the team with the highest bid.

In the 05-06 season, the NBA is not as high as the NBA after that, with the highest salary contracts and large contracts, but with Chen Mu's average two-double data performance, a contract with an average salary of 8 million to 10 million can still be expected.

A few days ago, Duffy had already called Chen Mu, saying that when he had dinner with the owner of the Magic team in private, the other party emphasized that he wanted to find a big partner for the inside monster Dwight Howard who could open up space. The implication is obvious, it is to imply that Duffy wants to chase Chen Mu in the offseason.

In addition, teams such as the Kings, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, and Nets have also expressed their interest in Chen Mu more or less sideways.

According to the regulations, after the expiration of his contract this season, Chen Mu will become a restricted free agent, and if he does not complete the contract extension with the 76ers in advance, he can listen to the offers of various teams in the market to choose. The 76ers can also be matched, and if the match is successful, Chen Mu must stay.

Chen Mu has a good impression of the 76ers and Philadelphia, but if Iverson is traded, the team will face unprecedented problems next season.

Chen Mu was also beating drums in his heart.

The advantage of being an undrafted player is that you won't be subject to the NBA's salary constraints on rookie players. Whether it's a first-round pick or a second-round pick, the NBA gives very strict rules, and it's hard to make a lot of money in the first few years of your career.

can be used as an unsuccessful player, Chen Mu signed with the 76ers as a free agent, naturally not subject to the restrictions of this clause, the next contract, as long as it is within a reasonable range, the specific amount can be negotiated with the team in detail.

Haha, I'm going to be a millionaire!

As soon as he thought of the income that the new contract might bring to him, Chen Mu became excited.

When the time comes, I will buy a big house, a luxury car, a building for my parents, and live in whichever room I like! Wow Ka Ka!

"Jingle Bells"

Just when Chen Mu was thinking wildly and was almost crazy, the mobile phone rang, and when he opened it, he saw that it was sent by Su Yin.

"Brother Mu, I saw the news and said that the calf wants you, can you not go to the calf, go back to the sun, haha~!"

Behind the message, a smiley face sign was left, Chen Mu smiled slightly, and replied: "I don't know where it will be next season, if it is confirmed, I will tell you as soon as possible!" ”

After sending the message, Chen Mu raised his eyes and looked out the window, and said to himself: "It's time to pay attention to the market......

There are about 40 days left until the end of the 2005-2006 regular season.

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Unconsciously, the first season is coming to an end, although it has gone through ups and downs, but it is also Chen Mu's rookie year, and the highlight performance and the performance of the pit father coexist, and more or less broke out of a small world.

There will be a wonderful game next, Chen Mu will have a wonderful play, and then ...... Hehe, the time of abuse is coming.

The curtain of the new season is about to open, how much will Chen Mu's contract be improved, and can he step into the world of "rice people"? I'm looking forward to the keel porridge too!

This Wednesday Jiang, the keel porridge will keep its promise, and today 10,000 words will explode! This is the first shift, the old rule, the second shift at 12:30 p.m., and the third shift at 8:10 p.m., don't forget to come and see it!

Another good thing to report to you is that for a period of time, we have almost always been the only competitive article in the top 10 of the game competition list, relying on everyone's sincere cooperation! STILL THE SAME SENTENCE, THE COMPETITION DOES NOT DIE, THE BASKETBALL DOES NOT GO OUT, LET'S HOLD THE BASKETBALL AND RUSH TO THE COURT, GOGOGO!