In the blink of an eye, in 2010, Min Congda became the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers for half a year.

On January 1, Clippers executives held a year-end wrap-up meeting to summarize the team's achievements in 2009.

Donald Sterling, the team's owner, was at the team's headquarters for the first time since the start of the new season.

It has been rumored that Sterling is dead, or that Min Congda, an Oriental, has been witched and become a puppet.

His appearance at the Clippers' internal meeting shattered all rumors that he was still alive and still the owner of the Clippers.

The only thing that makes everyone feel strange is that Sterling, who has always been controlling, hands-on, and detained and searched in the past, is unusually low-key and silent this time.

At the meeting, Sterling deliberately asked Min Congda to sit very close to him to show intimacy, and the meeting was also chaired by Min Congda.

Executives from various departments have reported on season-to-date results, and the situation is quite encouraging for the Clippers.

Rosser: "So far in the new season, we've grossed $12 million, a 20 percent increase over the same period last year, which is inseparable from Mr. Smart's correct box office sales strategy. ”

"The team's ratings are going up all the way, and we can expect to see an increase in our national live broadcasts next season. Peripheral jerseys are also selling well, and Stephen Curry's jersey sales have climbed to the first place among rookies. ”

Olshea: "The team's record has improved a lot this season, and as of today, we have a 19-13 record and are in seventh place in the West. We have a lot of hope of making the playoffs this season. ”

"Mr. Smart has been admirable in his drafting, signing, and selection strategy, and we're ashamed of his actions, and many of his decisions now seem to be the right ones."

"Although the recent trade for Karman has been criticized by many people, we firmly believe that Mr. Smart's choice is justified and correct!"

Riccelle: "This season, the attention of our team has skyrocketed, and I think it has something to do with Mr. Smart's actions. Regardless of the criticism or approval, our team is one of the favourites this season. ”

"The Basketball & Kee documentary was a very successful project, and the short film received a lot of hits and replies online. Fox TV was interested in buying the rights to the documentary, but Mr. Smart declined for a more long-term reason. ”

"But we believe it was a far-sighted decision......

At the meeting, several main persons in charge spoke, which is the Clippers work summary meeting, this is the Min Congda commendation meeting.

But for Min Congda, this is simply an execution conference.

It's been half a year, half a year, all kinds of rotten operations.

Why do you feel that none of them worked?

There is also a feeling that the team is on the right track.

Is your track a serious track?

Listening to the praise of Min Congda from several major managers, Sterling just nodded silently.

He seemed to be interested in team affairs, and just said a few words before ending the meeting.

"I'm going to go on vacation to Australia for a while, and you'll be in charge of the team, do it, Smart."

At parting, Sterling told Min Congda to do a good job, and the team's affairs were left to him.

Min Congda knew that the old man who was slamming the door had been bewitched by the system, and began to give up the team management business, and devoted himself to traveling in the mountains and rivers to experience the summer sunshine in the warm southern hemisphere.

Actually, it's good, it's really hard to run a team.

At the beginning of the season, Min Congda felt very relaxed.

Playing 2K in the office every day, doing nothing, waiting for the team to rot.

Who knows, the team's operation is getting better and better, the performance is getting better and better, and the revenue expectation is also good.

This has something to do with the current economic environment in the United States, and by 2010, the impact of the financial turmoil was gradually easing.

Many industries are slowly relieving, employment is picking up, and consumption is gradually recovering.

In December last year, there was a wave of holiday publicity for Christmas, and the NBA Christmas War ushered in a peak in ratings.

The Clippers reversed the Phoenix Suns on the road, and Curry started a crazy three-point mode.

He also assisted Randolph in the final minute to kill the opponent at the American Airlines Center.

A wonderful Christmas battle was presented to the national audience.

NBA ratings climbed, the Clippers won, Staples attendance increased, and fans enjoyed the action.

In a game that kills multiple birds with one stone, the only one who is hurt is Min Congda.

The six consecutive defeats on the road, the salary of 12,000 US dollars, and finally only 2,000 yuan.

Min Congda finally couldn't bear it anymore and took Chris Carman, the team's most stable performance and the highest All-Star vote.

Pack him up with Jordan Jr. and send him to Memphis in exchange for Mark Gasol, Jaric and a 10-year first-round pick.

The deal quickly took shape, and Wallace on the Grizzlies' side hit it off.

Get an All-Star center with a useless garbage contract attached.

Wallace felt that he had taken advantage of it.

As for saying Mark Gasol?

Although the Grizzlies have thought about developing this Spanish center, he is still much worse than his great brother in terms of talent.

And got Griffin, and Griffin is the object they want to focus on.

The Grizzlies have a terrible record this year, they need a star player to lead the team, and next season they will be paired with Griffin, one in the low post, one in the basket all-round, a perfect combination.

As for Jordan Jr., he is one of Wallace's back-ups, after all, Carman is 27 years old.

Little Jordan is still very young, and in the future, Karman will decline, and Little Jordan can still be a spare tire.

Grizzlies fans feel that what was lost on the Lakers has been regained on the Clippers!

And Clippers fans are naturally criticized, what is the purpose of sending away an All-Star center who averages 20+ per game for nothing?

Originally, the situation of the Clippers in the playoffs was very good, and sending Carman away was just nonsense.

And he also took a little Jordan for nothing, and the potential of Little Jordan is great.

In the face of these criticisms, Min Congda is naturally immobile, and he even hopes that the criticism will come more.

He's going to re-establish the image of Clippers management as a careless trader.

Who knows, just one day after the transaction, public opinion has not yet begun to discuss it on a large scale.

The Washington Wizards were even more serious with Arenas at gunpoint.

As soon as the incident broke out, it immediately attracted all the attention of public opinion.

As for the Clippers trading a center? Then let's make a deal, anyway, get back a good young man.

There are many various operations and transactions in the history of the Clippers, is this one missing?

As a result, the deal did not make much splash, and it was drowned under the wave of public opinion caused by the gun gate.

On the last day of 2009, the Clippers lost at home to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

The Clippers were missing the pillar Carman on the inside, and the offensive end was lame.

Curry once again delivered mediocre stats against Holiday with only 7 of 22 shots.

His 22 shots were his most of the season.

In the face of Holiday 's desperate defense, Curry still didn't find a good way to deal with it.

A Holiday and a Paul are two of Curry's biggest opponents this season.

That was the end of 2009, and the No. 30 pick still had a long way to go.

(End of chapter)