I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 399 The reason for basketball (second more)
Min Congda was startled when he heard what Cuban said.

I thought to myself that I am not humble, I am the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, how could I come to New York to be the NBA president?

Min Congda felt that Cuban was either joking or digging a hole for himself.

He laughed and said, "Mark, stop joking with me. I have only been in the league for two years. How can I be the president? Silva's qualifications are not comparable to mine."

Adam Silva started working for the NBA in 1992 and has been in the league for nearly 20 years.

Cuban said: "David Stern entered the league in 1978, was the vice president in 1980, and took over as the president in 84. Capable people don't need to exercise for so long. What's so great about you before you parachute to the Clippers Is it a resume? It’s not the same as doing a very good job, and it’s a waste of talent to let a genius stay in the job.”

Min Congda said: "Then it is impossible for me to become the president directly from the general manager of the Clippers."

Cuban said: "Of course it's not for you to be the president directly. It must be for you to start as a vice president and let others transition for two years. After two years, you will be promoted to president!"

"Look at your achievements in the Clippers, and your ability to hype, including your skin color, can definitely bring the NBA to a higher level! What Silva said, it's just a conservative, I'm not It is very optimistic that he will lead the NBA to continue to expand."

Min Congda has indeed brought huge changes to the Clippers in two years. The problem is that this is not his original intention.

When Cuban said this, he was simply slapping Min Congda, indicating that he did not do a good job.

Min Congda coughed lightly, and said: "Mark, I appreciate your kindness, but this matter is too far-fetched. Besides, Stern is living well now, and Silva will still be the president of the alliance. The mission of the ship is not over yet, so how can you covet a higher position that is more difficult for me, don’t you think?”

Calmly rejecting Cuban's proposal is simply pushing him into the fire pit.

"OK, no problem, I'm just talking casually, telling you everyone's opinions and choices. The future is still long. Let's see you Smart tomorrow. I hope everything will be better tomorrow."

For Min Congda's choice, Cuban had already expected it. He knew that Min Congda would not agree.

Even if they agree, it is impossible to push an Asian and junior team general manager to the top just because of their bosses' private connection.

The reason why Cuban did this was to plant a seed of ambition in Min Congda's heart.

Of course, Cuban and these bosses are indeed very optimistic about Min Congda, and they will not trade at a loss.

It's just that Cuban still doesn't know Min Congda well enough. It is impossible for him to leave the position of general manager of the Clippers with a task in hand.

When he can leave one day, the Clippers will be finished, and it is even more impossible for him to be the NBA president.

At that time, he guessed that he would have already gone to harm the next industry, such as the NBA, playing basketball, and quit playing.

Besides, what's so good about the president of the NBA, it looks like the president, but he is actually a senior wage earner.

Work for the bosses of 30 teams, and always show up to deal with various crises.

See if Stern is good enough and great enough in the history of the NBA. He has transformed a second-tier professional league that was on the verge of bankruptcy and elimination into the world's number one international basketball league.

As a result, he was too old to be safe at the end of the day, and his career was twice suspended on a large scale, and he was forced into the palace and had a stroke and almost died of a stroke.

What the president is doing is really boring. He might not be as comfortable as the local emperor in the Clippers. Why go to the central government to be the general manager?
But Min Congda doesn't want to be a chief executive, some people want to be.

In the VIP intensive care unit of the New York City Hospital, Stern has been revived after rescue.

His family members came to the ward to take care of him, but Stern, who was awake, let them all go out.

He called Adam Silva, Bozia and other vice presidents into the ward, obviously he had something to order.

Stern waved his hand, let everyone sit in front of his bed, and said in a weak voice: "Two things, tomorrow's press conference, announced that Adam Silva will temporarily act as the president of the league, and continue to do a good job in the NBA rematch work, there can be no mistakes."

This decision was within everyone's expectations. Even if the other vice presidents wanted to covet the great treasure, they should give up the idea after Stern woke up.

Besides, looking at Stern's current situation, the position of president is really not that easy to do.

"The second thing is that the Hornets and the Lakers vetoed the Paul deal. The Hornets are now in our custody, and we have the power to veto."

Everyone is very surprised, really want to veto this deal?This will inevitably lead to great controversy.

Especially since the news has been released, the Lakers fans have started to revel.

Once the league rejects this deal, it will inevitably be criticized by fans and the media.

The number of fans the Lakers have in the United States and even the world is definitely the league's first.

At that time, NBA officials will suffer from saliva from all over the world.

Silva asked: "If it is rejected, what is the reason?"

Stern thought for a while and said, "Let's just say... because of basketball."

The reason for basketball, this is simply the NBA version of the non-existent.

But there is no way, the alliance is equivalent to the owner of the Hornets, and the owner of the Hornets does not want to do this business, so naturally he does not need any valid reason.

After ordering the two most important things, Stern needed to rest and waved everyone out.

But he left Silva alone, and apparently still had something to say face-to-face.

Looking at Stern's weak and haggard face, Adam Silva couldn't help but feel a little red in his eyes.

Adam Silva was born in 1962, 20 years younger than Stern, almost 50 years old, but has never been married.

In 1992, when he was 30 years old, he entered the NBA. He has been with Stern, taught and supported by Stern.

Since he became the assistant to the president, Stern began to cultivate him intentionally. For Silva, Stern is like his half father.

During the labor negotiations for more than half a year, Silva followed Stern and watched him bear tremendous pressure and many grievances.

In the end, seeing the dawn of victory, I almost fell into the darkness before dawn. I was almost gone. How could I not feel sad in my heart.

Stern said softly: "Adam, the burden for the next period of time will be handed over to you. The owners of 30 teams are all bad wolves. They must be fed without letting them bite each other. You can't let them bite you and feed them with your own flesh and blood, you must understand this, you know?"

Adam Silva has been with Stern for 20 years, of course he understands this truth, and nodded in agreement.

Stern said again: "This time we have to compromise with those small city teams that have cuddled together, but you must remember that the true foundation of the league is still the teams in big cities like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Boston. , can’t really hurt them, and maintain the balance on the surface.”

"Cuban is a bastard, it is already very worthy of him to win a championship, so don't be too polite to him in the future."

Thinking of being forced into the palace by Cuban and almost losing his life, Stern couldn't help but vent his anger in the face of Silva.

Cuban must know this, offended Stern and Silva, life will not be easy for the Mavs in the future, otherwise why would they suddenly recommend Min Congda.

Stern also talked about how some other bosses got along with them and dealt with them. Silva actually knew all of them, but he had a different identity in the past. Now that he has changed his identity, he needs some pointers from Stern.

"Oh, by the way, and that fellow Smart..."

As soon as Smart was mentioned, Stern's blood pressure soared on the instrument.

"This is an unpredictable unknown. You have to deal with him well and establish a good relationship with him so that he can be used by you. The trend and trend of the future league may be in the hands of him and the Clippers. You Remember, follow the trend and make the best use of the trend, the alliance needs a new situation. But, if this guy does something excessive again, don't be polite to him, fine him, punish him to death! Cough cough!"

Obviously, Stern has a love-hate relationship with Min Congda.

If he knew that NBA-Batman was Min Congda, and that it was Min Congda who released the news of the game manipulation, he would probably die of anger on the spot.

Silva also understood this. When he left, he asked again, "Since the deal between the Hornets and the Lakers is cancelled, where can Paul go?"

Stern thought for a while and said, "Actually, letting him go to the Clippers is a good choice. You have a chance to communicate with Smart."

"Ok, I see."

(End of this chapter)