On June 26, Min Congda came to Los Angeles in '09 the second day.

He woke up early in the morning, washed up and changed into new clothes, and went downstairs to a nearby Chinatown for breakfast.

At night, before going to bed, I want to sleep lazily and get up again at three o'clock in the morning.

As a result, the perennial routine caused him to be unable to sleep after waking up at seven o'clock.

Although he didn't sleep well, he was in a happy mood because he didn't have to rush to work.

Contrary to Min Congda's imagination, Chinatown is not a crowded Chinese-style market, but more like a "special tourist area" in China.

There are not many people in Chinatown in the morning, and the big archway of "Luo Zhijinghua" is empty, and only a few people are in a hurry.

Passing by the bronze statue of Mr. Zhongshan, Min Congda looked around twice, thinking that this bronze statue was too small, and the old and beautiful Chinese were really stingy.

Many shops on the street were not open, and it was easy to find a morning tea shop that opened, and Min Congda was still the first customer in the morning.

The boss, a typical southern Chinese face, is not very old, and when he saw Min Congda coming, he just looked up and asked, "Eat." ”

Min Congda said: "Shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, egg tarts, siu mai, rice rolls, dry fried beef river, one each, and then make me a bowl of tea." ”

The boss got up and said, "Wow guy, you haven't eaten for a few days?" How much do you have to eat for breakfast? ”

Min Congda didn't eat well yesterday, and his stomach was already close to his back.

"Hurry up, boss, the front chest is close to the back, don't worry about not giving money."

The boss went to get breakfast, and said, "It's not that I'm worried about not giving money, I'm afraid that you won't be able to eat and waste!" Big guy, listen to your accent from the mainland, right? Chinese says so standard. ”

"Yes, you also came from the mainland to live?"

"Of course, it's been the New Year, how about the big guy, where do you work? Look at how you dress up and work at the company. ”

Min Congda wore trousers and shirts that the system had customized for him, and he shaved his beard and got his hair in the morning, looking like a dog.

"Ahem, sort of, the size is a manager."

The boss brought the barbecued pork buns, shrimp dumplings, and siu mai in the steamer.

"Manager, manager, now any position can be called manager. My cousin was dragged to hand out flyers, and he could call the sales manager. ”

Min Congda didn't explain much, he started eating first, he was really hungry, and swallowed the roasted wheat and shrimp dumplings into his stomach.

The boss brought the fried dry fried beef river, and the shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork and siu mai have been eaten.

"Wow guy, you're really hungry, come and eat slowly, you're satisfied with our fried beef buns." There is also black tea to relieve greasy, don't choke. ”

When the meal was ready, the boss returned to his seat, turned on the TV on the counter, and watched the news, which was sports news.

“…… The Los Angeles Clippers selected Stephen Curry from Davidson College with the first pick in yesterday's draft, rather than the previously anticipated Blake Griffin, and Clippers media director Rob Riccelle said it was a personal decision for their new general manager, Smart, who appreciates and values Stephen Curry......

The Clippers' selection of Curry yesterday was obviously big news, and several news stations were rolling on the air, which happened to be seen by Min Congda.

Min Congda was very satisfied with Rob Riccelle's "pot-throwing" speech, and this is what he wanted.

After reading the news, the restaurant owner said loudly: "Oh, this clipper, it's really hopeless, Griffin doesn't choose a player like that, what kind of Curry to choose, hey, bad team, bad team, bad team for a thousand years." ”

Hearing what the boss said, Min Congda felt very proud, and it seemed that he had made the right choice.

He took a sip of black tea and said, "Boss, you usually watch basketball, right?" ”

The boss said: "Of course, Cantonese people love basketball very much, and there are leagues in our village." The United States is still the country of basketball, and I think people here love baseball and football more, and there are not so many people who watch basketball. ”

"What's your favorite team?"

"Me? Of course I like Fu Ren in Los Angeles, but I still like the Clippers, a rotten boy, and I won't pick the top show, and I will be scolded on the forum! ”

"Forum, what forum? American or Chinese? ”

"China's Dog Poker Forum, the people on it are all talents, and they speak well, if you are interested, you can take a look."

Min Congda felt a little familiar when he heard the words, he seemed to have heard of this forum, it was indeed a sports forum, because some social hot events had been on the hot search, and it had existed since 09.

"I haven't been on this forum, what do you say on the forum?"

"What else can I say, it's a waste to say that the Clippers are stupid, and if you don't want a talented forward that happens once in 20 years, you can choose a thin guard."

"It is also said that this Stephen Curry will be the most watery champion show, more water than Olowokandi!"

"Also, with Curry's small body, he can't last a season in the NBA, and he will definitely be knocked apart!"

"When the time comes, I will carry the name of the most watery champion, leave Los Angeles, and the chickens will fly and the eggs will be beaten."

The restaurant owner retold the posts and replies he saw in the forum, and Min Congda was a little embarrassed and felt a little sorry for this Stephen Curry.

Get this skinny little guy to Los Angeles, with the name of the champion show, the so-called moral unworthy will have disaster, and it will affect his entire career.

I sighed in my heart and thought, "Let's be more relaxed when we talk about the contract in the afternoon, be friendly to him, and it will be considered compensation for him." ”

After breakfast, Min Congda patted his round belly, paid the bill, and the system prepared $200 for him to start up, otherwise he couldn't even afford to eat.

"By the way, boss, what do you think is the level of the new general manager of the Clippers mentioned in the news?" Min Congda asked.

"Oh, needless to say, it must be an idiot, what is it called Smart, smart, where is smart? I think the Clippers are going yellow, and in two years, they won't be able to quit the NBA, and what kind of basketball will they play. ”

Although the boss's words were scolding him, Min Congda was very happy when he heard it, and left with a smile, not forgetting to say, "Borrow your auspicious words!" ”

The boss watched Min Congda leave, shook his head, and said, "What a good word, I've always been a crow's mouth, and this is also an idiot." ”

……………………

I went back to the apartment to clean up and prepare, had a simple meal at noon, and in the afternoon Ida drove to the apartment downstairs on time to pick up Min Congda to attend Curry's press conference.

Min Congda, who changed into a new outfit, looked much more energetic, and sure enough, people relied on clothes, and the Armani high-end suit issued by the system greatly improved his temperament.

Min Congda's image in Ada's heart is a little better.

"The media in Los Angeles have been contacted, and they are already waiting at the press conference. Curry and his team also departed, with Mr. Orsha in charge of the reception. Also, Sterling's boss called and said that the press conference was arranged, and the contract was signed, and you were solely responsible. ”

Ida carefully reported the work to Min Congda, who nodded and made an OK gesture without commenting.

"Drive!"

Min Congda's language is as concise as ever.

At half past one in the afternoon, Curry's press conference to join the Clippers was officially held in the press hall of the Staples Center, and Min Congda met the "elementary school students" he personally selected at the draft for the first time.

This elementary school student is much taller than he imagined, half a head taller than himself!

"This basketball is worthy of a giant's sport, the photo looks thin and short, it turns out that in reality he is a 1.9 meter big man!"

"Fortunately, I chose him, that Griffin is more than two meters long, and his arms are thicker than my legs, so it's even more awesome."

Min Congda confirmed in his heart that he had made the right choice, and at the same time shook hands with Curry cordially and took pictures.

The press conference was already crowded with reporters, shooting wildly at Curry and Min Congda.

"Thank you for choosing me in the first place, Mr. Smart, I won't let you down."

Although father Dell Curry is not sure whether to let his son play in Los Angeles, Curry himself took the lead and thanked the Clippers for signing him for his trust.

Curry is not a lawless bad boy from the slums like Francis, he is a second-generation ball, and he has his own principles for being a man and doing things.

The first champion is not only an honor, from an economic point of view, the salary of the champion show is about twice that of the seventh and eighth picks, and they are all green knives.

Min Congda laughed when he heard it haha, of course you won't let me down, and the big plan starts with you.

He shook Curry's big hand and said, "Welcome to Los Angeles, I just arrived yesterday." By the way, you're actually quite tall, how about your dunk? ”

Min Congda remembers watching the slam dunk when he was a child, and the cherry trees and Rukawa maple in it can be clicked and dunked casually for more than one meter and eight.

Curry is 1.9 meters, he can play center in the comics, and the dunk must be very good.

Curry listened to Min Congda's broken English, his face was slightly embarrassed, and said, "I can dunk, it's not bad..."

Min Congda presented Curry with the Clippers' No. 30 jersey, and he has been a member of the Clippers ever since.

Then it was a Q&A session with Clippers management and Curry.

Journalists in Los Angeles were apparently more interested in Min Congda, the suddenly airborne general manager.

"Mr. Smart, have you worked in the NBA before?"

"Nope."

"Why did Mr Sterling appoint you as the team's general manager?"

"Uh... Because I'm good. ”

“……”

"Mr. Smart, why did you choose Stephen Curry with the first pick instead of Griffin, who you always identified?"

"Uh... Because I think... Curry is good. ”

“……”

"Mr. Smart, what are your plans for the future of the Clippers?"

"Planning... We're going to be the best team in the league, best, no one. ”

After answering this question, Min Congda gave all the reporters a smile, and then moved the microphone to the library, meaning that everyone should ask Curry more questions, don't ask me, a person who is not very good at English!

It's good that Min Congda understands these questions and responds.

Besides, how to answer this question? Do you want the Clippers to go bankrupt and become the worst team in the league?

Theoretically, they are already one of the worst teams, and Min Congda's task is to get rid of that one.

The press conference was completed relatively smoothly, but the reporters' impression of Min Congda was obviously not good.

It is conceivable that the major sports media in Los Angeles will definitely write articles criticizing this mysterious Chinese manager tonight.

Min Congda didn't care about this, and the next thing was to negotiate the contract.

In the conference room at the team's headquarters on the third floor, Olshea offered Curry a contract offer from the team.

"Mr. Stephen Curry, our rookie contract offer is — a four-year, $19 million contract, with a team option for the third and fourth years."

Min Congda listened, 19 million in 4 years? Dollar? That's an average of nearly $5 million a year!

Is playing basketball so profitable? Curry, who is like a primary school student, can earn 5 million a year!

"It seems that the team pays the players a lot of money, it's worth studying, it's worth studying."

In Min's opinion, this money is enough, and he thinks Curry and his team will gladly accept it.

Unexpectedly, Dell Curry showed an angry look on his face, slapped the table directly, and said, "You hold a press conference first, and then negotiate the contract, just to lower the price on the contract, right?" Since my son has become the champion, he is eligible to get the champion contract! ”

Min Congda thought to himself, what the hell is going on? 5 million or less?