Almighty legend life

Chapter 608 The boss has the final say

In mid-June 2003, Dallas, an important city in Texas, USA.

The Dallas Mavericks, who are about to celebrate their 45th birthday, came to the summer training camp set up by the team as usual. As an emerging IT "nobility", Mark Cuban is not as particular about his identity as the traditional rich man. He rarely wears a suit The appearance of leather shoes in public places is basically as comfortable as possible. In his spare time, what Cuban likes to do most is to come to the team's training camp to watch the players of his team sweat on the court.

"Mr. Cuban, good morning. You are here again today. Coach Nelson is not here today. This is today's newspaper."

As soon as Cuban walked to the door of the team's training camp office, the doorman Jack delivered newspapers to the team owner, and of course a cup of instant coffee. Cuban almost never pays attention to food and clothing. Indonesian "cat shit" "There is not much difference between coffee and Nestle's instant coffee Cuban.

"Thank you, Jack. Oh, by the way, Coach Nelson told him to come over to my place when he got here."

"Okay, sir."

Thanks to the boss Cuban, the former Dallas amateur darts champion was a little lighter. Jack (does anyone remember this Jack?) was involved in a car accident four years ago. The darts game that allowed him to live a leisurely life could no longer participate. After experiencing setbacks, Jack luckily found a job as a gatekeeper for the Mavericks.

Cuban drinks coffee and browses newspapers. Although he made his fortune in the IT industry, Cuban rarely reads newspapers in this area. Since he acquired the Mavericks, Cuban has vowed to be a "qualified" team owner. He spends most of his usual time on team operations and player drafting, so most of the newspapers he reads now are about these.

"It's all about that Anthony from Syracuse University, and that 'progeria' high school kid, really, I think he's about my age, he's so fucking strong, it would be great if he could get my team .”

Regarding this year's draft, Cuban felt that he could not understand it. Although the team did not have a good pick this year, it did not affect Cuban's fantasy if he gave the team a draft. Look good, but I appreciate the "strongest high school student", although this high school student is indeed "older" in appearance.

"Little Mark, I heard you are looking for me?"

Just as Cuban was in a trance, the team's head coach Don Nelson walked in.

"Good morning Don, yes, I want to talk to you about something. Coffee?"

Cuban got up and greeted the 63-year-old coach Nelson, asking if Nelson needed coffee.

"No thanks, I'm not used to instant coffee."

Don Nelson doesn't treat Cuban as his boss at all, but treats him like a junior, which has always made the proud Cuban very dissatisfied.

"Okay, Don, what do you think about this year's draft? Do we need to trade a few better picks from other teams, and then compete for a few good rookies?"

Cuban spoke his mind to Nelson.

"Mark, I don't think you should pay attention to these things. These are not things you should worry about. Believe in the person you choose and let go of them. This is what you should do."

Don Nelson answered Cuban's words very directly. Don Nelson always felt that Cuban's meddling in the team's normal management work was out of bounds. This is not what a normal owner should do.

"But the team doesn't seem to have the strength to win the championship now, Tang, we need better stars."

For Nelson's words, Cuban burst into anger, this old guy made him very angry.

"Mark, a team cannot be changed by one or two stars or rookies. The championship needs to run the entire team to the extreme to have a chance to pursue it."

"Don, should you think about the team's defense? Now defense is more popular in the league, and defense has a chance to win the championship. We also need defense. You can't use my team as your test product."

Under Nelson's repeated confrontation, Cuban finally burst into anger. Since he started, all things have been decided by himself.

"It's because everyone else is defending us that we attack. If you just want to win two or three championships and then sell the team, don't look at me. I'm building you a dynasty team that can dominate the league. , Mark, basketball is always about putting the ball in the hoop."

"you……"

Cuban just felt that he was almost out of breath.

"Mark, I also have something to say to you today. I don't know if you still remember Liu? It's the Chinese."

"Don, I'm not yet 60 years old. Of course I remember Liu. He is my idol. When he beat Rodman hard, I couldn't sleep for several days. He was a real superstar."

"That's right, it's him. Since he is your idol, do you want him to play for our team?"

"Isn't he playing football now? I heard that he is playing very well. A genius is a genius everywhere. He has been away from basketball for several years. Can he still have the strength he used to have?"

For Liu Han, Cuban had a profound influence. He even watched Liu Han's game at the home court of the Lakers in the Finals.

"Mark, you have to believe my vision of people. He is the kind of star who can change a team by himself. It can even be said that he can change the structure of the league by himself."

"But isn't he on good terms with the Lakers? Can he come to our team?"

"It depends on your sincerity, Mark, to be honest, as long as you can get him, I won't have any objections if you join the team at will in the future. With Liu here, I don't worry about defense or offense." .”

"Haha, Tang, sincerity? Don't worry, Mark Cuban will be the most sincere team owner in NBA history. As long as you keep your promise, I will definitely bring him to Dallas."

"Okay, Mark, no, Mr. Cuban, I'm looking forward to Liu's arrival."

Don Nelson can be said to be salivating for Liu Han. He was very interested in Liu Han when he was coaching the Golden State Warriors. Now that he has the opportunity to get Liu Han, he certainly will not miss it. people.

On June 2003, 6, in the last meeting of the Dallas Mavericks before this year's draft, when the manager asked coach Don Nelson what requirements he had for this year's draft, Don Nelson said: "The boss has the final say. I don't have any requirements." Require."

(End of this chapter)