On the morning of January 20th, the Clippers' training center.

A simple but important interview will take place here.

Min Congda's abrupt departure left the Clippers head coach empty.

At the end of back-to-back Devil's schedules, the Clippers were given a valuable two-day break.

Min Congda wants to use these two days to pick a new navigator for the team and strive to lead the team into the pit.

Among those who were considered for selection were Mark Jackson, Nigro, Clippers assistant coach Kim Hughes and Steve Kerr.

Of course, in Min Congda's heart, Kim Hughes and Cole are the ones who accompany the runner.

The real candidate is likely to be between Mark Jackson and Negro.

In the morning, the interview takes place, and the candidate is asked to explain his or her leadership philosophy and answer some questions from the interviewer.

The interviewers consisted of five people, Min Congda, Jeff Ball, Olsie, Rosser, and Rob Riccelle.

The content of the problem is not only basketball tactics, but also includes psychology, interpersonal relationships, team culture and other aspects.

After the interview, the five people will have their first vote to select the two who think they are the most suitable and move on to the afternoon session.

Although it was a five-person vote, Min Congda had the final decision, and at the same time, Operations Officer Jeff Ball had one veto.

In other words, if he is not satisfied with the results of the five-person vote, Min Congda can propose his own candidate.

At the same time, Jeff Ball felt that Min Congda's decision was not good, and he could veto Min Congda's candidate.

After the veto, the five reconsidered and voted again until the best candidate was reached.

Such a rigorous interview session was proposed by Min Congda.

He hopes that this selection can carry out his will and not choose the best.

At the same time, he was afraid that he would have problems with his operation and chose a suitable fit for the Clippers, so he asked Jeff Ball to veto himself at a critical moment.

In his opinion, this wave is a double insurance, and he will definitely be able to elect an ideal head coach!

The interview went smoothly, and Jackson and Negro, who were introduced, were well prepared.

The two talked about their respective team building philosophies and what kind of tactical system they will lead the Clippers to play this season.

Nigro is young and passionate, and his team building philosophy is somewhat similar to Min Congda's, which is to make the most of the potential of the bench and take the team basketball route.

He believes the Clippers have a lot of potential to tap into, and Min's first six game victories have proven that the Clippers could be the best team in the league.

I don't know if Negro's proposal of such a team-building strategy is suspected of currying favor with Min Congda, in short, his idea of wanting the Clippers' tactics to be consistent can be regarded as a sycophant on the horse's leg.

From beginning to end, Min Congda didn't ask Negro questions, he had already voted for Nigro in his heart.

Rosser and Olchea were more satisfied with Negro.

They feel that with Nigro as the manager, the team can continue to rotate and maintain the current form.

The interview was followed by Mark Jackson, who was much more famous than Negro.

A point guard who was very characteristic in his playing days, and was known as the "worst physical" NBA player.

Since he has the worst physical fitness, he can survive in the league for so many years, and he has more than 10,000 assists, which is enough to show that his basketball IQ is good enough.

During the interview, Mark Jackson proposed a very different team building plan from Negro.

He said that he would build a team entirely around Harden and Curry, and make the two-guard the absolute core of the strategy.

Randolph, Gasol Jr. and others are only supporting roles, which are tactical additions.

At the same time, the team has to change the previous passing and cutting system, take the blocking and dismantling system, and at the same time slow down the pace and strengthen the defense.

Min Congda was a little interested in Mark Jackson's plan.

He took the initiative to ask Jackson, "Why do you want Curry and Harden to be the absolute core?" ”

"Because they're young, they're going to be superstars in the league in the future," Jackson said. Randolph and Gasol Jr. are just All-Star calibres. Curry, in particular, I think he's going to be an MVP-caliber star in the future. ”

Min Congda doesn't like to hear this, what do you mean? Do you mean two guards I picked, an MVP and a superstar?

Especially Curry, who is also an MVP-level superstar, why can't I see it?

If this Curry really becomes an MVP-level superstar, then Min Congda's face is really useless.

Why is it so unlucky, is it that the first choice at the beginning of the mission is a curse?

But if you don't like to listen to it, you don't like to listen to it, Mark Jackson's plan, Min Congda still appreciates it.

Because he's different from the current Clippers' system, if the team were to make changes because of that, it would definitely be a disruption to the team's chemistry.

Also, Mark Jackson is smart and capable, but he is said to have a rather selfish personality and low emotional intelligence.

In his 17-season career, he changed seven teams, was traded multiple times, and spent two years with the Clippers.

He always changes teams because he doesn't get along well with the rest of the team, and he always has conflicts with his teammates and coaches.

For the sake of stability in the locker room, the team often sends him away to ensure the stability of the locker room.

Employees and colleagues with strong abilities and annoying personalities like this are quite common in life.

If you take it out individually, you can contribute, but if you put it in the team, it will easily have a negative impact over time.

And this point is exactly what Min Congda appreciated, so he voted for Mark Jackson.

Later, Kim Hughes and Steve Cole are just a make-up in Min's opinion.

Lao Jin didn't have the idea and talent to be a head coach, and he felt quite comfortable being an assistant coach.

Just to make up a number, he just gave it a try, and to put it simply, there are no bright spots, and there is no doubt about elimination.

And Steve Kerr has given the most comprehensive and complete team building plan, and he has been preparing for it for a long time.

He had perfected the system of passing and cutting, and he further proposed a variety of tactical possibilities, as well as a combination strategy.

It can be said that he took out all the things at the bottom of the box, and his interview content was the richest and the most effective.

Basically, everyone except Min Congda voted for Steve Cole.

At the end of the first round of interviews, the results are in, and if the vote is followed, Cole and Negro advance to the second round, which is the afternoon interview.

However, Min Congda was not satisfied with Negro, he already had a fancy for Mark Jackson in his heart, so he exercised his right to suggest and carried Mark Jackson into the second round for the afternoon test.

Ruther and others only look forward to Min Congda, so naturally they will not object, and the only one who has the right to oppose is the former Hornets manager, Min Congda's phoenix chick Jeff Ball.

Ball pondered for a moment and said, "Smart, I'm going to veto your proposal, I don't think Mark Jackson is fit to enter the next round." ”

Min Congda said: "Do you think Negro is more suitable?" ”

Ball shook his head: "Jackson is too selfish, and Negro lacks some of the qualities of a good manager. Actually, I have another candidate, I wonder if I can let him try it? ”

Min Congda became interested at once, it seems that neither Jackson nor Negro can satisfy Ball, who else can get into his eyes?

"Whoever it is, you might as well ask him to give it a try."

"It's the Celtics' assistant coach, Tyronn Lue."

(End of chapter)