Compared with Vice President Rosser who is good at trying to figure out what is going on, Deputy General Manager Olshey is much more upright.
He didn't think too much about it, but based on reality, he believed that the team needed someone at the third position.
"Mr. Smart, I think our interior is a little bloated. We have Randolph, Kaman, Camby, and DeAndre Jordan. Thornton and P.J. Tucker are also interior forwards. We should Trade, just replace a backup small forward. The general manager of the Hornets has contacted me and wants to trade Rasu Butler. He is interested in our draft picks and Camby and can consider trading. What do you think Smart? gentlemen?"
Olshey now gave advice to Min Congda, but his tone was much more polite.
Min Congda thought for a while, and there was nothing wrong with what Olshey said. The team's third position had shortcomings.
Thornton's defensive lateral movement problem as the third position cannot be solved and is always a loophole.
I guess Dunleavy also complained to Olshey that he always likes to use a forward group.
But Min Chongda will definitely not trade Camby for Rasu Butler.
In that case, wouldn't the team lineup be more balanced and stronger?
It is enough to maintain the status quo, not to reinforce it.
But Olshey's opinion was reasonable, and Min Congda felt that he had to find a reason to reject him.
People are so polite. In addition to being low-key and humble, Chinese people also pay attention to courtesy and reciprocity, and don't hit anyone with a smile.
You used to be so rude to me, doing this and that every other day, I definitely wouldn't give you a good face.
If you are polite to me now, then I will naturally be polite to you too. I am just so fair and just.
Min Congda said: "The team's lineup is now stable, and Camby also plays a role. Jordan is too young, so don't change our lineup easily. As for the small forward position... let's solve this problem during the draft."
Good guy, Min Congda went straight to the draft with one shot.
Olshey knows that he really has nothing to do this season.
The lineup is immobile, no trades are made, and no layoffs are made, what else can the front office do?
The players' offseason is the game day for the front office staff. Now that it's the players' game day, the front office staff will take a break.
In fact, the Clippers' front office staff should have taken a break long ago. If they do less operations, they will make the greatest contribution to the team.
Olshey chose to lie down and shift his focus to the draft early.
At the beginning of each new season, the scouting team will travel around the world to observe young players and prepare for the future.
After Olshey finished his report, Min Congda pointed to Rachel and said, "Rachel, is there any news from the media? Is there any negative news about our team?"
Racheli pushed up her glasses and said, "Uh...well, negative news. The biggest negative news is of course you."
"Um?"
"You were fined $20,000 by the league for insulting the referees during a game against the Hornets."
"Oh, you were wrong. This is positive news. Also, does our fan work need to be strengthened?"
"Yes, you are right, fan work needs to be strengthened. We are preparing to hold a community fan event next Saturday to strengthen the Clippers' influence in the community."
When Min Congda heard Racheli's suggestion, he frowned and shook his head repeatedly.
The Clippers are becoming more and more influential in Los Angeles. Is this okay?
This one is full, what about next? Is it necessary to compete with the Lakers? This is not what he wants to see.
Min Congda said: "I don't agree with your idea. The pattern needs to be opened up. Don't keep your eyes on Los Angeles, stay on the communities of Los Angeles. Look far away, look elsewhere, further away. Like David -Like President Stern, he set his sights on the market in the far east, brought Yao Ming, and gained the huge Chinese market. This is the pattern and vision, do you understand Rachel?"
Racheli started to sweat again. He took out a tissue and wiped the sweat, and said, "Shall we go to China for activities instead?"
Min Congda waved his hand, wondering why this fat man was so slow to respond. He said: "I don't care where you go to do activities, just don't do them in the local community of Los Angeles. OK? Africa, Asia, Europe, even Antarctica, it's all fine. If you can If you bring the Penguins to watch the Clippers game, you will definitely be the most amazing media director in the league."
Rachel smiled sarcastically, and Min Congda continued: "Also, what happened to the plan for Staples Restaurant."
Racheli hurriedly said: "Oh, Ada, Ada said she has... someone, and she has already talked with you."
Min Congda turned to Ada, and Ada said: "If you don't mind, I can arrange for you to meet with me... and my uncle."
"What? Your uncle? You mean, the person who wants to cooperate in opening this restaurant is your uncle?"
Ada pursed her lips and nodded. She was an honest girl and didn't want to hide this relationship, so she told the truth.
She thought Min Congda would deny this cooperation because of nepotism. If so, Ada thought it didn't matter.
It’s never too late to repay the debt the family owes to their uncle, so why use Mr. Smart’s project?
Unexpectedly, Min Congda agreed immediately and said: "It would be great if we are acquaintances. There is a saying in China, use the cooked rather than raw. In my opinion, Ada is very reliable, so of course her uncle will have no problem. Then see you tonight."
Ada hurriedly said: "Don't you...don't think about it more?"
Min Congda said: "I went to see your uncle just to consider it."
Ada nodded quickly.
Min Congda added: "One thing I still have to consider now is the funding issue. Rosser, can you contact me for a loan?"
Rosser said: "Yes, National City Bank and Wells Fargo are willing to provide us with loans, but they hope... hope that the store can be larger. Otherwise, the loan amount will be too small and they will not be willing."
The U.S. economy is gradually recovering from the crisis. For those banks that have survived the brink of bankruptcy, new loans, especially high-quality loans, are an urgent need.
When Rosser approached the heads of National City Bank and Wells Fargo about it, they were surprisingly interested.
First of all, the Clippers have been highly exposed during this period, with attendance rates rising and revenue exceeding US$700,000 per game. The future box office is a good mortgage target.
Secondly, they are very interested in Min Congda's project because this project is of medium size, not mosquito meat, nor a high-risk large project. It can be used to expand the business cooperation between the bank and the Clippers and establish a good cooperative relationship.
In this way, if the Clippers have big financial needs in the future, they will find banks to serve them.
As a result, Rosser was quickly promised a loan.
When Min Congda heard it, he simply couldn't ask for it to be a little bigger.
"No problem, then we will strive to open the best restaurant in Staples Center!"
"Ada, what was your uncle's job before? Was he a chef or a hotel manager?"
After the meeting, Min Congda asked Ada alone.
Ada hesitated and said: "He has worked many jobs, including waiter, restaurant supervisor, car repairman, and garbage collector. He once opened an Italian restaurant, which later closed. He also painted people's houses."
When Min Congda heard it, he found out that he was an ordinary working person with some experience in catering, but not much.
Allowing such a person to open a high-end restaurant is equivalent to asking James to perform dream dance moves, which can easily go wrong.
"Very good. He seems to be a respectable man. Let's meet him tonight."
"No problem, thank you, Mr. Smart."
(End of chapter)
