Chapter 28 (1/2)

In the first game of the Rockets, link had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Although he didn't play much time, he started his NBA career very well with two shots selected into the top five.

After the two games, link's performance is still regular.

The Rockets lost against the bucks on December 9. But link's playing time increased to two and a half points, he also cut down seven points and three rebounds. It is worth mentioning that link's shooting rate is 2 out of 3. Out of 7 points, 6 points come from outside the three-point line, plus a free throw, which is very efficient.

On December 10, the rockets hit the Knights back to back. With ”crooked” Kevin Martin's 40 point exaggeration, the Cavaliers who lost James were battered to pieces, and the game entered garbage time early.

Fortunately, Lin's 3-and-a-half rebounds were not available in the first 3-and-a-half minutes, because of the three-and-a-half-time rebounding time, Lin got three and a half points.

If it wasn't for a bad shot, link would have scored double-digit points for the first time in the NBA.

So far, after the three games, link and the Rockets 10 day short contract also officially expired. He became more and more famous in Houston, and it was obvious that Adelman had become more and more trusting of him.

In the beginning, link should not have been in the team's plan. But now, Adelman will intentionally or unintentionally increase his playing time.

At the end of the game, link returned home with great expectation and was ready to renew his second 10 day contract tomorrow. He has confidence in his performance in these three games and believes he has done enough to keep him in Houston.

However, when Carl Jones came to find link, the notice he brought was quite different from what link had imagined.

”We have to pack up and go back to Oklahoma City early tomorrow morning.”

”What do you say?” Hearing this, link's original happy mood disappeared instantly.

Of course, his face immediately drew down. Link is not Duncan and Leonard. He has a clear love hate relationship. He doesn't like to hide his emotions.

Besides, he had been patient with Carl Jones.

From the beginning, the only thing Carl Jones was busy with was getting him another business.

It is not a serious business activity to attend a supermarket promotion, attend a ribbon cutting ceremony of an unknown brand, or even pretend to go to a restaurant to attract customers. The rewards for these activities range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.

Link is not stupid. He knows it's best for Carl Jones. Because he gets 20% of every commercial activity. Although each time the amount is not too much, but a little makes a lot. In just ten days, Carl Jones has also benefited tens of thousands of dollars.

Who doesn't like to make such quick money? Especially to those greedy people like Carl Jones.

Link always thought Carl Jones would focus on NBA contracts when he made enough money, so he didn't care much about him. But for now, Jones failed to live up to link's expectations.

Seeing link's face was not right, Carl Jones quickly explained, ”Morey, he didn't intend to let you stay in Houston. He signed you to attract attention. Now that you have played your part, he will not renew your contract

Link does not deny Carl Jones's claim. As a runner, link remembers that in 2018 and 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers signed for Development League player Andrew Ingram twice. The inspirational story of this elder Development League player was very popular in those two years.

But does the Lakers really need Ingram? not. The reason the Lakers did this was to use Ingram's inspirational story to attract attention. Because in those two years, the Laker's record was terrible. If you don't make a story, no one will care about the Lakers.

The Lakers signed Ingram in their first year, and link also felt that the team was human. But still doing it the next year, link felt that the hype was a little disgusting. Has Andrew Ingram really realized his dream? No, he was just used as a tool for hype.

Therefore, it is possible that Morey signed himself for the same purpose. But that's not an excuse for Carl Jones.

”The Rockets don't have my place, and Morey doesn't want to renew his contract... So, apart from those damned business activities, have you ever fought for me? Have you ever sat in front of Morey and confronted him? Or, from the beginning, you knew I couldn't stay in Houston. But you sent me here for the most business value? ”

Faced with link's pressing questions, Carl Jones was speechless.

”You said we could create brilliance together, but what you're doing is disappointing me, Carl.”

Just as link was furious, his cell phone rang. Link quickly pulled out his mobile phone, he thought things had reversed.