Harden is indeed amazing. With the protection and blessing of the league's new rules in the next few seasons, he once became the strongest attacker in the league after Curry alone, creating countless jaw-dropping data.

Harden is so strong, but he can't win the championship that Xin Xinnian Niannian has been watching football for many years in his previous life, there are three main reasons.

The most important reason is that Alexander, the former Rockets boss, was too stingy. He had a super star like Harden, and as long as he strengthened his lineup slightly around Harden, he could have the possibility of winning the championship. However, Alexander was reluctant to strengthen his lineup in order to save luxury tax, wasting Harden's best years in his best form.

Compared to Alexander, Li Rui is richer and generous, not to mention having a vision beyond time.

Without spending money or small money, it can also help Harden strengthen his lineup.

The second reason is that Harden's personality is different from other stars who have been used to hard life and developed a tough personality. Harden's competitive spirit is not that strong and his personality is not tough enough. Whenever he needs to grit his teeth and fight at a critical moment, he will always lose his links.

The outside world's view is that Harden is better at playing with a tailwind rather than a headwind.

This requires Harden to have a few tough guys. Now Lillard, who already has a big heart in the Rockets and the dirty and hard Zhu Meng Green, are wondering whether to bring Butler, who has just emerged with the Bulls?

Forget it... With Butler's personality, I shouldn't stand Harden, so it would be bad if I create a conflict in the team.

The third is the Rockets' tactical problem. In the words of fans, the Rockets' tactic is XJBD. After letting go, Harden swung the other people swung, and if he swung the other people, he would win, and if he couldn't swung the ball, he would lose. He forced the basketball game to be a probability formula.

If Harden wants to maximize his advantage, he must change his coach.

The candidate for the coach has been found, Steve Cole.

Cole, the coach of the Warriors Dynasty in the previous life, Green and Barnes, were both acquired by Li Rui. Curry, Curry, if you can still rise like in your previous life, then I will say "Ku Ritian" to you!

Last year, Li Rui talked to Cole and the two sides reached some consensus.

Just as the contract renewal with Harden was renewed, Li Rui called Cole again.

"Steve, have you seen the news about the Rockets?" Li Rui asked.

Cole said: "Congratulations to the Rockets, you have obtained an MVP player."

"Oh, do you think Harden so much?" Li Rui said in surprise.

Although Harden's potential in the entire league is obvious to all, there are probably not many such people who can predict that he will become an MVP-level player in 2013.

Kerr said: "He is the kind of very smart player who plays with his brain instead of his body. He lacks the ball rights beside Kevin and Russell, and he can still play many impressive performances. If he is given enough ball rights, he will make the whole league tremble! Moreover, the current rules of the league tend to encourage offense, which is good news for players like Harden. As long as he is not injured, he will become an MVP sooner or later!"

He is worthy of being a champion coach, and is worthy of being a top coach under the two top coaches, Phil Jackson and Popovich. He has been influenced by GOAT Jordan for several years. Cole's analysis hits the same word as Harden's development in the next few years.

Li Rui became even more determined to invite Cole and immediately said: "Are you interested in coaching such an MVP-level player?"

Cole smiled and said, "The Rockets are playing well now and have a good chance to enter the playoffs."

"My goal has never been to enter the playoffs. Which boss only aims to enter the playoffs?" Li Rui said.

Cole asked back: "Timberwolves?"

"Hahaha!" The joke traveled across the entire Pacific Ocean, and the whole world should have laughed.

After making a joke and getting back to the point, Li Rui once again expressed his thoughts to Cole to win the championship.

"Although I don't often appear on the sidelines like those fanatical fans, such as Cuban, I always pay attention to the team's performance. In the 2012 draft, I paid attention to those rookies throughout the process and chose those rookies. I think you can see how they played," said Li Rui.

Cole said: "Darian will become a superstar, and Harrison has the potential to train. But do you know, what surprised me the most is Chris and Zhu Meng. They may be the best players in the second round pick, and they are all selected by you. I think they will become the backbone of this team in a few years."

Li Rui said: "I think so too. In the next few years, I will not be stingy with the team's investment. I will build a competitive team around Harden. Our goal is to win the championship. So, Steve, are you interested in following the five championship rings of the player era, and getting a few more, like Bill Russell and Phil Jackson, wearing two hands!"

Cole hesitated for a few seconds: "Can I give me a few days? I need to sit down and discuss with my family."

"Family is the most important thing." Li Rui expressed his understanding.

In fact, Li Rui knew what Cole was hesitating about. The pressure faced by being a commentator and being a head coach was completely different.

The commentator only needs to analyze the situation on the field, make some exaggerated predictions from time to time, and attract the audience's attention. Compared with professional standards, the ability to show is more important.

The head coach needs to be responsible for his record, design tactics, respond on the spot, and balance the team's internal relationships. He may not earn more than the commentator's work, but the pressure is many times greater.

Cole had no serious coaching experience before, and he suddenly changed from a commentator to a head coach, and he also needed a psychological adaptation period.

But Li Rui knew that Cole would accept it.

The Rockets' block has taken shape, and Cole is also an ambitious person. He will not miss this good opportunity!

After chatting with Cole, Li Rui contacted Hao Ming again and instructed him about his next work plan.

First, pay attention to several rookies participating in the draft this year in advance.

2013 is a young year of talent show. From a ten-year perspective, the low yield rate is terrible, but there are still some highlights.

for example……

"Can you say this name again?" Hao Ming seemed a little surprised after hearing a name provided by Li Rui.

Li Rui coughed and said, "To be honest, I can't remember his last name, there are too many letters, so I call him Antetokounmpo. You just need to know that he is a Greek player, with a long list of letters starting with A, which is tall and tall, and has long arms."

Hao Ming asked in confusion: "How did you know about this player?"

"Uh..." Li Rui couldn't explain.

In fact, until many years later, many NBA teams could not explain how the Bucks had unique eyes and chose the silly Antetokounmpo?

"There is another Chinese man, you..." Li Rui changed his mind halfway, "The team lacks big men now, and the center is particularly short of people. There is a New Zealander named Steven Adams, so I will pay attention to it."

"Which Chinese man were you just talking about? I see that there is a Chinese man named Gobert in the next draft. He is tall and his arms are long. Is that him?" Hao Ming asked.

"Don't choose him!" Li Rui snorted coldly.

If you dare to beat our naturalized players in Huaguo, you won’t want to play any draft pick you are worth in the future!

The Rockets are currently full of talents in the backcourt, and Harden Lillard Lin Shuhao needs to compete for playing time, but his frontcourt strength is slightly inferior and he is often beaten up in the interior.

This year, Antetokounmpo and Adams, who Li Rui had Hao Ming pay attention to, are both big men in the frontcourt. When they grow up, the team's future can be imagined.

Of course, what Li Rui wants most is the fat man next year.
Chapter completed!