For the city of New York, Min Congda can't say that he likes it too much.

If nothing else, the weather here alone is far less splendid than in California.

Fortunately, it's July, the sun in California is a little too scorching, but the temperature in New York is good, and Min Congda can enjoy Panama Rose Summer Gold Label Bean Coffee at the rooftop café of the Hilton Hotel in New York with Sheri Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Olsie, and President Rosser.

However, for a wild boar like Min Congda, coffee is not much different from the sweetened banlangen in his mouth, even if it is the well-known Panama Meixia, his biggest feeling is just one word: "bitter"!

He asked the waiter for three sugar cubes, threw them into the cup one by one, and stirred them repeatedly with a spoon, deciding that it was not enough, and added a small glass of milk to it to dilute the bitterness of the coffee.

Seeing Min Congda's way of drinking, Shelly Sterling couldn't help but say: "Smart, you might as well just drink milk, why add some coffee flavor?" I didn't see you like to drink coffee before, but when you arrived in New York, you suddenly became elegant? And take us to such a café for a drink~ Oh God, I remember that you always drink tea, you Chinese boy. ”

Shelly Sterling's words were tinged with a hint of sarcasm, and even a little defiant in the back.

In the entire Los Angeles Clippers, only she, a big boss, dares to talk to Min Congda like this.

In fact, before Min Congda decided to resign, Shelly Sterling had a lot of respect for Min Congda, even if it was a verbal joke.

It's just that Min Congda's decision to resign was too sudden, and Shelly Sterling had to cancel the activities of today and tomorrow, and chased Olsie and others to New York to ask for clarification.

It was understandable that she was resentful in her words, so Min Congda didn't bother with the old grandmother, Xie Li, and he continued to stir the coffee cup, so that the milk and dark coffee were fully mixed, gradually turning into a soft, milky light coffee color, which gave people a better taste.

"I know it was a very sudden decision, but you know my way of doing things, I've always been immediate, never procrastinating. Not talking nonsense and focusing on doing things is my behavioral philosophy. ”

In the past few years in the Clippers, Min Congda has been really decisive in doing things, and he has always done it immediately when he has an idea, and he never hesitates to procrastinate.

This kind of thing is never in Min Congda's work.

"But for such a big thing as resignation, you should still give everyone an explanation! At the very least, you should have informed me in advance, so that I can be prepared. Shelly Sterling said angrily.

"The four championships are what I gave to the Los Angeles Clippers, and I don't think I owe the Clippers anything. And we don't have financial entanglements either, I can leave at any time. ”

Sheri Sterling has nothing to say, it is true that Min Congda not only does not owe the Clippers, but the Clippers owe Min Congda a lot.

As the owner of the team, Shelly still doesn't know what kind of contract Min Congda signed with the Clippers.

Anyway, Donald Sterling said that Min Congda and the Clippers are more of a partnership than an employment relationship, and he himself can end his contract at any time, and his salary is not paid by the Clippers.

Therefore, Min Congda said to go, and Shelly Sterling had no way at all.

At this time, Rosser spoke, and he said, "But Mr. Smart, there is a relationship between you and the team, and everyone is shocked, very, very reluctant to you. ”

Hearing this, Min Congda's face became a little solemn, he put down the whistle that had been stirring, and took a sip of coffee with three pieces of sugar and milk.

Well, it's still a bit bitter, damn it, he's still not good for coffee, but he doesn't know where to drink tea in New York yet.

"Thank you Rosser, and the Clippers staff, I am also very reluctant to you, so I didn't leave a way out for myself, sold the house, came to New York, released the news to the media, and decided to leave the Clippers and work in the league. Otherwise, I think I want to say goodbye to you one by one, and I don't have the confidence that I can leave, so I have to cut it off. ”

When Min Congda said this, his eyes were filled with tears, and everyone didn't speak, for six years, everyone worked together to build the Clippers into a historic dynasty team, and everyone's emotions are difficult to describe in words.

"Then you don't want to leave, why do you have to leave? Stay, even if we can't win five consecutive championships, we can still win more championships in the future! Olsie said.

When Min Congda first came to the Clippers, he was full of resentment, and he didn't understand how such an airborne novice could steal his position.

Now he has long been convinced of Min Congda, not only won the coveted championship, but his work is much easier than in the past, and his career has reached a peak.

Roser and Shelly Sterling both agreed, they came to New York this time to need Min Congda to give an explanation, and secondly, they also hoped that Min Congda would change his mind - although the probability of this is very low, after all, if he said it, Min Congda even sold the house, and he must have made a lot of determination.

Min Congda didn't hide it, and said: "I can't help it, because I promised someone at the beginning and told him that if the Clippers win the fourth championship, I will resign from the Clippers and work in the league." ”

Shelly Sterling leaned in and asked, "Promised someone?" Who is it? Adam Silva? ”

Rosser said, "I guess... Could it be, the one in front? ”

Min Congda nodded slightly, expressing approval, and said: "Don't tell anyone about this, this is a private deal between me and Stern, and it is very important for our fourth crown." ”

Shelly, Olsie and others suddenly realized after listening to it, no wonder the referee's whistle in the Western Conference Finals this time was so fair and just, there were almost not too many controversial judgments, and even if there were, it was a bowl of water, there was no such thing as controlling the court, and it was a series with little controversy in general.

Anyway, so far, no one has pulled the referee's whistle, and it's still important for the Clippers to be treated fairly on the whistle.

With this kind of evenly matched confrontation and a little off the whistle, the Clippers have already been eliminated from the Western Conference finals and are going home for next season.

If the league doesn't want the Clippers to win four consecutive championships, the Clippers really have no choice but to watch the Warriors reach the Finals.

It turned out that Min Congda was exchanging interests behind his back, using his own departure from the Clippers as a price to ensure that the road to four consecutive championships was not blocked by the referee.

Olsie said: "If it's a private agreement, you can also not abide by it, anyway, David is no longer the president!" ”

After saying that, Rosser, Shelly, and Min Congda all looked at Olser as if they were looking at a retarded person.

Orschea coughed and took a sip of his coffee, knowing he was talking nonsense.

As long as David Stern lives, his impact on the NBA is enormous.

It's been four seasons since Adam Silva took office as interim president in 2011, and several key positions in the league office are still left over from the Stern era.

As the so-called son of heaven and courtier, Silva was not able to quickly replace his right-hand man after taking the throne, which is enough to show that David Stern still has a lot of influence on the alliance.

Since Min Congda had to leave the Clippers to work in the league because of a private agreement with David Stern, Sheri Sterling and others have little hope of persuading Min Congda to return.

Several people were a little silent for a while, Min Congda looked at the faces of the three of them, and knew in his heart that if they couldn't persuade themselves, they would definitely have to make new plans, and the Clippers would have a new layout.

Everyone's feelings belong to feelings, work belongs to work, one yard is one yard, and the Yankees still make it very clear on this point.

The last moment he was still thinking about working together and using love to influence Mr. Smart to return to the overall situation, and the next moment he was already thinking about how to share the huge power vacuum left by Min Congda's departure.

Min Congda took another sip of coffee, this cup of Panamanian golden beans was about to bottom, he said: "I know you are all worried about how the Clippers will arrange for the next season, and now I, the former general manager of the Clippers, have some opinions and suggestions, maybe I can give you some reference, I don't know if you want to listen to it?" ”

Shelly Sterling said: "Smart, don't sell it, just say what you have, I'm sure you've already figured out how to arrange your funeral." ”

Shelly still has some resentment, because as the owner of the Clippers, she knows that she has lost her most capable player, and no matter how it is arranged, it will be difficult for the Clippers to regain their glory.

Then her desire to become a strong woman in Los Angeles sports is also likely to be disappointed.

And both Olser and Rosser listened with wide eyes, and this was about the fate of their work for the next few years.

Min Congda said: "You also know that in the past six years, my number one policy in managing the team is to be stable first and not toss. So I hope you can still stick to this correct path and don't toss around. I would suggest that Olchet take on the role of general manager of the team, which would be a good fit for him. Rosser continues to serve as the team's president, taking charge of the commercial side and continuing to expand the team's influence. ”

Hearing Min Congda say this, Olser and Rosser's hanging hearts relaxed, and sure enough, Mr. Smart was still sympathetic to his old subordinates.

Sheri Sterling said: "You mean, without you, the Clippers would still be able to keep running, right?" ”

Min Congda said: "A good group should be able to run without anyone, including you Xie Li." However, the team has become larger and larger in the past two years, and has handled more and more business. I have a few proposals, first, the Clippers documentary should not be filmed again, and the cooperation with Peel and Key can be ended. It's been filmed for all these years, and it has had a great impact, but there will be a day when it will end, and the last episode will be released this summer. The fans will get tired of it. Second, the Asian Youth Foundation will continue to operate, and the Asian market is still a piece of fat, and strive to develop this kid Lu Yuan, who is going to the United States to go to college this year. Relying on the Chinese market, the Clippers will further expand their influence, and believe me, the power of Chinese fans is unimaginable. Third, arrange Fan Chen into the coaching staff and let him start as an assistant coach. Tyronn Lue and Mike Malone won't last long, and Fan Chen will be the most reliable coach candidate at that time, and he can manage the competitiveness of the head coach for 5 to 8 years, but he must be given enough room to develop and grow. ”

As Min Congda spoke, Rosser and Olser both nodded their heads again and again, but it is unknown whether they listened or not.

When Min Congda was there, the two of them were submissive and obedient, and they listened to whatever they said.

But there is a saying that people go to tea and cool, let your Mr. Smart have a brilliant record, if you leave, you leave, your words are suggestions, I listen to me as good as flowing, it is normal not to listen to you, I have my own team here, what is the use of what you say as a departing general manager.

The current Clippers are Min Congda's hard work no matter what, and he doesn't want to be completely ruined after he leaves.

Judging from the news circulating in the market in the past two days, there are already two that are very bad for the Clippers:

One is that Jimmy Butler will most likely not renew his contract with the Clippers and will leave to go to his hometown of Houston as a boss.

Another is that Leonard is also not very interested in staying with the Clippers, and his uncle said in an interview with reporters, "Leonard only wants to play for Mr. Smart, and if Mr. Smart leaves, he will consider leaving." ”

The Spurs have shown a lot of interest in Leonard, and Popovich is going to make sure to dig into the corner of the Clippers.

Once Butler and Leonard leave and the contract extension is unsuccessful, the Clippers' proud forward three small powerhouses will only be left with broken legs.

With such a level of front, how can you fight against the Golden State Warriors James + Durant's king bomb?

In order to prevent this from happening, at the draft in June, Min Congda chose Siakam from Africa - Siakam Jr., who was invited to the Clippers to watch the game.

He actually went all the way through training camp to the United States, played at New Mexico State University, and after his freshman year, the Clippers contacted him, hoping that he would participate in the draft a year early, and the Clippers would use a first-round pick to take him.

Siakam decided to participate in the NBA draft early with the heart of playing for the Clippers, but as a result, he was selected by the Clippers with the 29th pick in the first round and realized his dream.

But even with a potential show like Siakam, Min Congda knows that without Leonard and Butler, the blow to the Clippers will still be devastating, and a five-game winning streak will become a distant dream.

Now that he has left the Clippers again, the 16 season will become extremely difficult for the Clippers, ensuring the stability of the team's operation, not too much decline in the record, the stability of the players' condition and morale, and accumulating strength for the future, is the most important thing.

So, Min Congda said to Shelly Sterling: "Shelly, the three points I just said, I hope the team can do it, and it is related to whether your name can be engraved on the roof of the stadium. It's not enough to just win four consecutive championships, the Clippers need to remain competitive enough, win more championships, and build a second dynasty to be an evergreen. ”

Min Congda knew Shelly Sterling's ambitions, so he asked the owner to follow through on these policies and ensure that the Clippers can get through this dangerous period smoothly and do not break up.

Shelly Sterling nodded, agreeing with Min Congda's opinion.

But this was not enough, Min Congda increased the conditions again, and said: "Oh yes, I have to say one more thing, do you know which vice president I helped in the position of assistant vice president of the alliance this time?" ”

The three of them all shook their heads, they were also very curious, the so-called assistant vice president must be a transitional position, and most of them will be promoted to the position of vice president in the future.

I don't know which part of Min Cong's bottom tube he reached?

Min Congda smiled and said, "The vice president of my service is Bozia. In the future, I have a part in the refereeing work. ”

(End of chapter)