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

Chapter 406 The Harmonious Team (Part [-])
Dunleavy was admitted to the hospital feeling unwell in the morning.

In the afternoon, the head coach of the Clippers became Min Congda.

It all happened so fast that no one was ready for it.

But it seems that there is no need to make any preparations. After Min Congda became the head coach, the first thing he announced was:

"Afternoon, the whole team is on vacation!"

As usual, Min Congda's style, regardless of 21, let's take a vacation first.

The Clippers players were worried about Dunleavy's health.

Everyone came to the hospital to visit, hoping Lao Deng was okay.

Soon, everyone learned that Dunleavy was fine, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Then I learned that the beloved general manager Smart became the head coach and announced that he was on vacation?
Everyone was shocked and worried at the same time.

This is a top salary.

Rosser said: "Mr. Smart, are you sure you want to give Mike an assistant coach's contract?"

The maximum salary is calculated according to the salary cap ratio, and three maximum salaries can fill more than half of the salary cap.

The reporters are actually used to Min Congda's nonsense.

Fortunately, the team's record has been improving all the way, and its ability to make money has become very strong.

Now the stingy boss Sterling is indifferent as if he is dead, and the team's expenses have increased greatly.

Seeing Xiaojia's silly face, Min Congda became angry.

I don't believe it, your self-management ability is so strong?
The head coach is a hand-off shopkeeper, and he doesn't do shit every day. Can you win the championship?
I think it's hard to make it to the playoffs!
After returning to the team headquarters in the afternoon after giving the whole team a holiday, Min Congda immediately held a press conference.

The new labor agreement stipulates that this year and next year will still be a 1:1 luxury tax.

The shrinking season is also a big problem. They only have 30 home games. In addition to the lockout, the fans' enthusiasm for watching the game will be greatly affected.

"Mr. Smart, what is the Clippers' goal for next season? A championship?"

Announced that he will replace Mike Dunleavy, who is in poor physical condition, as the new coach of the Clippers.

Min Congda sat there, listening to Roser with a calm expression, his heart was already full of joy, and he almost burst into tears.

But open source at the same time also want to save money.

Rosser said: "Mike doesn't need a pension, his previous contract has 2500 million. Although we entered the Western Conference Finals last season, the team's profit is not ideal. Our box office, peripherals, and business cooperation have made a lot of money. , but there is also a lot to spend.”

"After giving Marc Gasol a 5000 million contract, our salary has exceeded the luxury tax line this year. We also ate Okafor's bad contract. We pay the luxury tax this year. We have to face the renewal of Curry, Harden, George and other players. In the next year, our salary space will explode, plus the luxury tax, the salary expenditure will be... three times what it is now."

Take the championship?Impossible, it is impossible to win the championship in this life.

Seeing that the team had a good record, he had to come off the court himself to curb the team's momentum.

At that time, there will be increasing contracts for Gasol and Randolph, and the team's salary must greatly exceed the luxury tax.

If the Clippers' record is bad and everyone doesn't watch the game, the team would have gone bankrupt like the Hornets!

"Mr. Smart, last season we were able to achieve a slight profit, but if we maintain the current salary level, it is estimated that we can barely make ends meet. If we still want to give Mike a contract and continue to invest in some projects, like It is the China Basketball Foundation, I think we will definitely lose money in the new season. Don’t forget, we only have 60 regular season games this season, and the box office revenue will be reduced by at least 30%!”

Min Congda didn't think he was talking nonsense.

"Harmonious team? What is a harmonious team?"

This guy directly raised his arms and shouted for the championship, and everyone agreed that this year's goal is to be the championship!
Min Congda sneered in his heart, return the championship?
Starting today, the whole team has entered a sheep-herding state.

Marc Gasol asked: "Mr. Smart, are you a transition head coach, or will you always be our coach?"

As the chief financial officer of the team, Roser had to remind Min Congda when he saw such terrible expenses in the future.

After the press conference, Roser interviewed Min Congda in the office.

If you don’t sign it, you won’t be able to reach the luxury tax line. This year’s new labor agreement has increased the punishment for luxury tax. It’s a pity not to exceed the line.

"It is a team that is united, friendly, and mutually beneficial. This is our goal."

After comprehensive consideration, a big contract was dropped and Gasol was signed.

Can Mr. Smart be a good team coach?

Gasol Jr. smiled and said: "Then we have hope this season, the championship!"

Hearing Min Congda's suggestion, Roser thought to himself that all my previous words were in vain, right?Plus 30.00% of the fare?
That's over, the suspension would hurt the fans' enthusiasm for watching the game, but now they don't want to come.

"I've always been interested in coaching and I think I can do it. Yes, it's a personal interest."

In other words, for every $500 million above the luxury tax line in the future, an extra tax of $2125 million will be paid.

After Min Congda thought about it, he said to Roser: "Actually, it's very simple to make up for the loss. If you reduce the box office revenue by 30%, then increase the ticket price by 30% and you'll be settled? Do you want to watch it or not?"

What Rosser is talking about is a very real problem. Under the salary cap system, every team must spend reasonably.

"No, I think it is boring to set the goal on the championship. My goal is to build a harmonious team."

Rosser's face was a little dignified. Seeing him like this, Min Congda knew that something good must happen.

It is equivalent to signing an ordinary player with a contract of 500 million US dollars, and the actual money spent on him is 2625 million.

"Mr. Smart, what are your considerations for deciding to become the head coach of the Clippers?"

Starting from the next year, it will be a step-by-step luxury tax, with a maximum tax rate of 1:3.75+0.5/500 million.

"So, my decision to become the team's head coach was very wise, and this is the only step left."

Min Congda said: "Do you think I look like a transitional character? Do you believe that I transitioned you?"

Sign him, this kid is very powerful and a scourge.

The payout is simply horrendous.

As soon as this news came out, public opinion was once again in an uproar. The general manager of the team is actually going to step down and become the head coach?

Three years, almost three years, and finally there are signs of loss, it's not easy!
This shows that his work is effective, but the coaching staff and players do not cooperate.

"But…"

"Come on, why can't two years teach you to take a long-term perspective, Rosser? Trust the fans, the team, and me, OK?"

In the past, the Clippers have always lived a stingy life, even stinging soda in the training hall, so that players can spend money to buy it.

Min Congda nodded and said, "Of course, I've said it in the ward, and I still give him a contract for retirement."

The reporters had many questions, one after another.

In the year after next, both Harden and Curry are facing contract renewals, and both of them may have a maximum salary due to their performance.

They all call it "Chinese humor". Unlike American humor, which likes to tell witticisms, this kind of Chinese humor is serious nonsense.

The Clippers are now enjoying rookie contract bonuses. Players such as Curry and Harden have low wages and can ignore the salary cap.

Rosser nodded, in fact, he knew that the final result must be like this.

When he came to ask about these, he was also dedicated to his duty and fulfilled the obligation of risk warning.

He thought that the past two years have been so smooth for Smart, and he knew it was time to save money if he fell down.

Anyway, the salary will explode in the next year. This year, let's see what he can do as both the general manager and the coach.

(End of this chapter)