Stern first came up with the idea that Min Congda was a good candidate for the league's president, during negotiations during the shutdown in 2011.

Min Congda showed an amazing ability to "mediate", as well as excellent psychological quality, and most importantly, a calm attitude and fearless temperament in the face of shareholders and bosses.

This is actually the most important point as a group leader.

Many people tend to think that the leader of a team should be the smartest one.

But most of the time not, the leader of a team will have many qualities, but in general, he is often the bravest one.

The courage to make decisions, the courage to take responsibility, and the courage to face pressure are the most important qualities that a first leader needs to have.

Because within a team, intelligence can be shared, and smart people, whether they are leaders or not, can put forward their own opinions and suggestions.

Courage cannot be shared, but in the end, it takes one person to make the final decision, and when it comes to taking full responsibility for a decision, only the person with the most courage and the best psychological quality can stand up.

Min Congda, this person, the level of intelligence has always been low, this is systematically recognized, except for basketball he is extremely talented, some abstract thinking ability beyond ordinary people, he is really not good in other dimensions of intelligence, otherwise the Clippers would not have developed so well.

Stern also realized this through observation, and Min Congda had the potential to be a leader.

Although in terms of work experience, qualifications, and cultural background, he is much worse than Adam Silva.

But Min Congda has a huge advantage, and that is his age, this kid is only 34 years old this year.

Stern was 42 years old when he became president, and Adam Silva is 52 years old this year.

In another 10 or 20 years, when Hill will be 60 or 70 years old, he will also face the problem of finding a successor and changing powers.

At present, none of the NBA's next generation of middle and senior managers are up to the task, at least not Stern is anyone.

In Stern's view, the new generation of managers is becoming more and more pluralistic and free, but they are also becoming weaker and less able to deal with special affairs with special means.

To put it simply, they seem to Stern to be a little simple, a product of modern rules, shrewd but not brave.

In the unlikely event that ten or twenty years from now, Min Congda will be at the helm of the Clippers for a long time and his influence will become more and more influential, and he has no doubt that he has the ability to start a new basketball league.

In fact, no one has ever done this, and the first person who wanted to compete with the NBA and get a piece of the basketball market was the original NBA superstar George McCann, who single-handedly created the ABA to compete with the NBA.

It was one of the biggest rivals in the NBA's early days, and in the darkest '70s, it almost toppled the NBA until the two leagues merged.

The ABA's influence is arguably huge, and many traces of it remain in the NBA to this day, and have had a profound impact - three-point shooting, color balls, slam dunk contests, fancy performance styles, commercial operations for fans, promotion of outside superstars, and so on.

To a certain extent, it can even be said that the current NBA is more of the blood of ABA, and the NBA can be carried forward and developed in fact, it is only achieved by taking the route of ABA.

Later, Isaiah Thomas also tried his best to start a continental basketball league, but his energy was too far behind McCann, the so-called league was a joke, he couldn't even manage a team, how could he create a league?

But Min Congda is different, he has only been in the industry for four years, and he has already been running for three consecutive championships, and all signs show that he is a basketball trader who is not attached to NBA culture, which is terrible in Stern's opinion.

This year, this kid also played in person and participated in AAU competitions, bringing an AAU amateur team to a more advanced competition, showing superb management skills and operational ability.

The U.S. basketball market is huge, and the NBA, although it is supreme, is not completely monopolized, it is a fully competitive market, and managers should always be vigilant.

This is not like some countries, the highest level of the league is the highest, not relying on high level, high returns, purely not allowed others to play, can only play by itself.

Stern is in his 70s this year, he is not in good health, and he feels that he no longer has the energy to fight with someone like Min Congda, and he may live two years less if he fights again.

Since I'm afraid that he will start a new basketball league in the future, why don't I hand over the management of the NBA to you and let you do it directly?

Stern's idea is quite clever, and it's the reason why the NBA has grown over the years, because it's inclusive, and if I bring in the best basketball talent in the world, then naturally no one can compete with me.

Unfortunately, the clever Stern miscalculated this time, and Min Congda neither wanted to be the president of the NBA, nor did he have the idea of creating a new league — at least not now.

He just wants to enjoy basketball, to win, to get the fun that basketball brings him, and he's just tasted it, and he's still in the mood.

So for Stern's kind proposal, Min Congda just froze for a while, replied casually, didn't take it to heart, and continued to watch the game.

In the second quarter of the game, James sat on the sidelines to rest, and after only scoring two points in the first quarter, he was in a state of confusion and struggle, and he felt that his body did not belong to him.

"I didn't sleep well, damn it, I must have because I didn't sleep well last night." James complained, why didn't he get a good night's sleep last night?

If he had slept enough, he wouldn't have played like this in tonight's game.

At this point, the Nets were extending their lead, and Bracy hit back-to-back free throws to score five points.

The Nets extended their lead to six points, and their morale was so high that the fans shouted like crazy.

Winning this game will allow the Nets to reach the Finals, which is definitely a huge encouragement for the fans and the veterans of the whole team.

Old guys like Garnett, Pierce, and Kirilenko are all going all out to squeeze out the few remaining lifelong talents just to win this game.

Kirilenko made a steal in a defense, and then the ball flew away, and he desperately chased it, and the man flew completely off the sideline, but unfortunately, the ball was still possessed by the Cavaliers.

But the morale has completely come to the side of the Nets, and the players are united and united, and from this point of view, Kobe Bryant's influence on the Nets is indeed at the MVP level.

He is also with a makeover, to prove his determination in the new team and new road, all the way to the present, he definitely does not want to give up lightly.

"New team, new path..."

James sat on the bench, a little confused.

That thought began to wander through his mind again: If I had gone to Miami, would it have been completely different now?

Yes, the Cavaliers and the Heat reached the Finals in '12 and '13 respectively, and both lost to the Clippers.

If he had gone to Miami and formed a Big Three with Wade and Bosh early, what would have happened to the Clippers?

They must have won the championship in '11!

It will not be divided into two teams and will be attribution in the east.

Now, the Big Four, temporarily formed by Kobe Bryant, has interrupted the way to the championship.

What's the difference between this and losing to the Celtic Big Three in 2008 and 2010?

And then there's the Big Four who lost to the Heat last year, which makes people feel desperate.

Everybody is building a big team, one or two or three superstars, and a bunch of star substitutes.

Look around me again, a disobedient Kyrie Irving, and some second-round shows, veterans who have gone old......

That feeling of isolation invaded James's heart again and again, so much so that Steve Kerr shouted at him, and James didn't even pay attention.

"LeBron!"

"LeBron!"

It took three shouts before James reacted.

"What are you doing in a daze, LeBron, it's time for you to play." Kerr yelled, "Don't you want to win the game and go back to Cleveland this year?" ”

Kerr was still motivating James and hoping he would pick himself up, when the Cavaliers trailed the Nets by four points at 41:45 in the second quarter, and the game was fully played.

At this stage, there are not many tactical secrets between the two sides, and many times it is a matter of strategy, player status, and superstars.

Kerr's most trusted superstar is, of course, James, who is replacing Irving with James at the moment, hoping that James will turn the tide.

James got up from the bench, took off his coat, and reappeared on the court, but he was asking himself, "Do I still want to go back to Cleveland?" ”

NBA games are high-intensity battles, and attention must be high, and even a 0.1-second miss can lead to a turnover.

Yet James was never able to concentrate, and his mind was plagued by endless thoughts and questions that plagued him like a nightmare.

For example, who is talking to him in the gym in the morning? Is it Kobe? If not, is it your own auditory hallucination?

The lack of concentration caused James to have no offensive sense, and he kept passing the ball on the field, organizing the attack, trying to create opportunities for his teammates.

But he was very hesitant to play, there was no speed in the breakthrough, no accuracy in shooting, hesitation, like a confused lion, lost in the vast prairie.

"Fake, what is this LeBron guy doing? What the hell did he fight? Min Congda sat on a high place and watched James' performance, confused.

"Isn't this your masterpiece Smart, it made LeBron lose confidence in the game." Stern Road.

"It's not my masterpiece, in the NBA, it's the players themselves who really decide everything, and everyone else can only exert some influence, but it's definitely not decisive. Even if I want a team to win the championship and I create the conditions for him, but he doesn't fight himself, then there is no way. Or maybe I want to suppress someone, but this player is really tough, then he can be successful as well, don't you say David? ”

Min Congda's words poked Stern's heart, and Stern thought, this is the talent I want, he knows how to run the NBA.

The league can influence the NBA, and even operate in the dark at certain joint points, but in general, it is up to the players to decide.

It is necessary to stimulate the potential of players, and the energy of struggle, with a directional script, in order to achieve the greatest and most legendary NBA story.

Talent, this is indeed a first-class talent, no wonder the Clippers can run like this.

Stern moved the idea of persuading Min Congda to come to work in the Alliance.

As long as he works in the league and arranges a position for him, it is still quite possible to become president in the future.

Even if he is an Asian, what does it matter, isn't Xiao Hei also the president?

At this time, Min Congda suddenly asked Stern: "The owner of the Lakers, do you still want to change?" ”

Stern didn't expect him to suddenly change the subject, pause, and say, "I don't know what you're talking about, don't talk nonsense." ”

Stern is still cautious, even if the Barclays Center is the territory of the league (the draft, the lottery and some big events are held here, not just in Madison), even if he often comes to this VIP box, there are still some things that cannot be said casually.

Stern hasn't talked about it since the last time he mentioned it to Min Congda in the car, but the siege of the Lakers has been going on quietly.

Min Congda smiled: "Don't worry, I didn't bring a bug!" There will be no evidence left, we just talk casually. ”

Even though Min Congda said this, Stern still didn't smile and said, "Let's concentrate on watching the game, Smart, don't talk about those irrelevant things." ”

Min Congda said: "Old man, you are really cautious. But I still have to tell you that I changed my mind and didn't want the Buss family to give up on the Lakers. ”

Stern turned his head to look at Min Congda, his eyes full of confusion, doubt, and a hint of anger.

Min Congda continued: "Don't try to threaten me with Donahi's affairs, if this matter breaks out, it will not benefit anyone. I promised you that I was thinking about it from the Clippers' point of view. I don't want to do that right now, and I'm thinking about it from the Clippers' point of view. Buss staying with the Lakers doesn't hurt the Clippers. If Ballmer is at the helm of the Lakers, it will be turbulent in the short term, but it will be a problem in the long run. Of course, Ballmer will still try to take a stake in the Lakers, the Buss family will give up some shares, and Anschutz may also sell some shares to Ballmer. Here are some of the messages I got in Los Angeles. As for whether the Bass family wants to withdraw in the future, and whether Ballmer can really buy them all, I don't know. Anyway, right now, to be honest, I still quite admire the Bass family, especially Jenny Buss, who has a deep affection for the Lakers and understands the Lakers, even though she doesn't know much about basketball. ”

Stern glared at Min Congda, sighed, and said, "Don't talk about things that have nothing to do with the game, these things, I think if you become the NBA president, it is worth your consideration." ”

Min Congda pursed his lips and said: "What's so good about being a president, I'm busy to death, nominally the highest position, but to put it bluntly, I am the big butler of 30 shareholders." I might as well be my lord in Los Angeles. Besides, if I accidentally bankrupt the Alliance...... Hey, David, what do I do if I want the alliance to go bankrupt? ”

Stern frowned and glanced at Min Congda, thinking to himself what this person was thinking about all day long, maybe he really shouldn't think about making him president, this is the material for being president!

"If you want the league to go bankrupt, it's very simple, you let a team monopolize the championship, keep taking it, let the league competition lose suspense, and if you don't have a look, you won't go bankrupt!"

(End of chapter)