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

Chapter 436 Maybe It Wasn't the Right Choice (Part [-])

After the game ended, facing such a result, there was no doubt about the votes of the crowd.

Tyronn Lue became the new head coach of the Clippers.

At only 35 years old, he became the second youngest head coach in NBA history.

Needless to say, the youngest is his predecessor, Min Congda.

Because he still has a contract with the Boston Celtics, he can't take office yet and will go to Boston to deal with contract issues.

Min Congda asked Olshey to immediately call Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and ask him what conditions he would have to offer to terminate the contract and release him.

"Don't bargain with him. Whatever condition he wants, we can just give it. Let's have fun!"

Min Congda was as crisp as ever.

Half an hour later, Olshey found Min Congda and said that Danny Angie's condition was to exchange for a second-round pick.

Min Congda was surprised, "What? Can the draft pick change coaches?"

Olshey nodded and said: "There is indeed no rule in the CBA terms that draft picks can be traded to coaches, because the coaching contract is not included in the salary cap. But it is actually feasible. This is the unspoken rule of the league."

The first draft pick-for-coach trade in league history occurred in 1995.

Pat Riley submitted his resignation to the Knicks in the summer of that year, preparing to go to the Miami Heat to show off his ambitions.

But the Knicks refused to let him go easily, and complained to the league that Riley flirted with the Heat during the contract period, which was a violation of the rules.

In the end, the Heat paid the 1996 first-round pick and $100 million in cash as a bargaining chip to "exchange" Riley, ending the dispute.

Afterwards, it proved that the Heat's deal was absolutely correct. Riley is not only an excellent coach, but also a master of team building.

He single-handedly brought the Heat's new army into a strong team in the East, and brought the team a championship trophy after years of hard work.

The Knicks got the first-round pick, but then they only picked someone who was unknown, who averaged 5 points per game in the league, and did not create any draft miracles.

The Knicks, who had tasted the sweetness, were not reconciled. In 2003, they followed the same pattern and sent Van Gundy Jr., who replaced Riley, to the Rockets in exchange for a draft pick.

As a person who has changed draft picks, Pat Riley saw the Knicks succeeding so often, and thought it was good, then I will do it again.

In 2007, Riley sent Van Gundy Jr.'s brother, Van Gundy Jr., to the Orlando Magic in exchange for two draft picks.

It can be said that the coach's exchange of draft picks was understood by these people and teams.

Now, Danny Ainge, who has always been known for being shrewd and cold-blooded, naturally refuses to let go of this opportunity.

Since the Los Angeles Clippers appreciate Tyronn Lue, a fledgling assistant coach, he must have great value.

I have already signed the coaching contract for you, and you will pay for the rest of the contract. If I change to a second-round pick, I will agree.

Min Congda immediately agreed to Danny Angie's deal without the slightest hesitation after learning about the relevant situation.

So, the interview ended on the afternoon of January 1, and by the evening of January 20, the Clippers announced that the new head coach would be Tyronn Lue.

The media in the Los Angeles area are no strangers to the name Tyronn Lue.

The grievances between him and Iverson in 2001 are still a topic that fans talk about.

Of course, Iverson is the absolute protagonist, and Lu plays the role of the background board more.

The photo of Tyronn Lue being knocked down by Iverson and then stepping over has become a classic shot in NBA history.

Guidance Lu has naturally become a historical classic background board.

Such a background board master wants to become the head coach of the Clippers, no matter how you look at it, it makes people feel unreliable.

You look at him like that, he doesn't look very smart.

Facing the discussions from the outside world, at noon on the 21st, Min Congda held a signing conference for Tyronn Lu.

At the press conference, Min Congda said: "We have examined Coach Lu's ability and believe that he is fully qualified for the position of head coach of the team. My employment style has always been that I do not hesitate to use people. Since I have chosen Coach Lu, I will have absolute trust in him. Therefore, even if the team has some twists and turns in the record, I can completely accept it. And I think this will be the test that the Clippers must pass on their growth path!"

Min Congda's words were pleasing to the ear, but at the same time he was telling the truth.

How could he distrust such an obedient, low-level coach?
If there are twists and turns in the team's record, that's a good thing. It's too late to be happy, so why not accept it.

To be honest, it feels really good. After Min Congda handed over the head coach's pointer, his whole body felt smooth.

I can speak more quickly, my mood has improved, and even my stomach is no longer uncomfortable.

Tyronn Lu was greatly moved by Min Congda's "full support" at the signing ceremony.

For Lu, this is simply the kindness of knowing him, and he feels that his talent has been recognized.

Like in the Celtics, Tyronn Lue ranks last among the assistant coaches and has little say.

Even if he thinks what he said makes sense, Rivers still listens to the chief assistant and others in most cases.

And after staying with the Celtics for more than two seasons, in his opinion, Rivers' coaching is just that.

Tactically, there are only a few things going back and forth, and if there is a problem, you can shout at the players to work hard and you can do it.

In the end, it was the Big Three and Rondo who solved the problem on the court. All four of them are players with top-level golf intelligence and ability.

Tyronn Lue thinks about it, the Clippers Harden, Curry, and Gasol are all players like this, who can use their brains and solve problems.

As a head coach, many times you have to let the players go!

Besides, it really doesn't work, there is Smart behind it.

Tyronn Lu admired Min Congda's three suggestions in the 50-point match yesterday.

Accurately grasped the characteristics of the 50-point match, and firmly grasped the situation and rhythm of the game.

As soon as the three moves were made, the situation on the court was immediately reversed, and the insight on the court was evident.

What's even more frightening is that this note was handed to him before the game started.

That is to say, the game has not yet been played, and Min Congda has already planned the script in his heart.

In the end, following this script, Tyronn Lue won the game without much effort.

This ability to manipulate behind the scenes surprised and admired Tyronn Lu.

After the press conference, he quickly identified his position:
A resolute implementer and executor of the general manager's will!
From this point of view, Min Congda really did not choose the wrong person.

Because Steve Kerr has his own ideas, he has great ambitions, and wants to achieve his own career.

For him, whether it is Min Congda or the Clippers, they belong to his collaborators on the road of basketball dreams, and everyone achieves each other.

It can be seen from Kerr's basketball career that even if it is Michael Jordan, if you dare to fight me, you can still play.

Tyronn Lu didn't think so. He knew that Min Congda had given him his opportunity, and he could play a beautiful melody by following the baton closely.

Also played beside Jordan, Tyronn Lue didn't dare to argue with Jordan, but followed suit and followed the tiger to eat.

Different characters have different choices, which create different lives and destinies.

(End of this chapter)