After refusing to cooperate with YouTube for sponsorship without reason, Min Congda had no choice but to agree to the contract.
The Clippers executives collectively opened champagne to celebrate, and specific negotiations and signings will be completed within the next week.
Min Congda was no longer able to worry about this unfortunate incident and left the entire negotiation package to Rosser.
At the same time, he decided to turn his grief and anger into motivation and work hard to develop new loss-making projects.
He wants to pin his hopes on the people of the motherland and use the bottomless pit of the Basketball Development Fund to drain the last drop of the Clippers' blood!
"Looking at it this way, fortunately I thought of this good project of basketball talent development, which can consume the funds of the oil pipeline. Otherwise, wouldn't the valuation of the Clippers be higher?"
"I am indeed a genius. If I had not thought of this fund project, the Clippers would have gained more than 6 million yuan in liquidity every year out of thin air. Fortunately, I think quickly and learned experience and lessons from my failures."
Min Congda is very proud that he came up with this China Basketball Development Fund project and successfully offset the five-year 30 million sponsorship contract of YouTube.
After the meeting, he left Olshey alone and told him: "Olshe, I decided to leave the Asian Basketball Talent Development Fund project to you."
Olshey said: "Isn't it China? Why did it expand to Asia again?"
Min Congda said: "I have already said that the vision must be long-term and the pattern must be big. China is a part of Asia. If you develop part of China, won't you have to go to Asia and then the world in the future?"
Olshey nodded. He used to be dismissive of Min Congda, but now he has been successfully brainwashed.
I feel that General Manager Smart’s decisions are correct and unquestionable.
Look at Richele, who was originally a marginal figure among team executives.
As a result, I followed Mr. Smart's instructions, did several beautiful things, and successfully promoted myself to the fourth position.
He is about to surpass Olshey and become the number three figure after Rosser.
Olshey deeply understood that by following Smart's footsteps and closely uniting around General Manager Smart, we can achieve good results.
As the team's general manager, Olshey can be said to have made little contribution this season. Kaman's transaction was led by Min Congda.
In matters of drafting and signing, Olshey lost his right to speak and became a pure tool, calculating salaries and consulting on labor agreements.
This kind of work can be completed by any ordinary staff member, resulting in Olshe's low sense of work accomplishment.
But he doesn't want to resign because the Clippers offer a high salary and he will have more time to spend with his family after having less daily work.
So Olshey is conflicted.
Well now, Mr. Smart has not forgotten him after all, he is capable and valuable!
"You can start preparing for this matter. I will arrange a working partner for you in China. In short, you must adhere to one principle, don't be afraid of spending money, don't just look at the present, but focus on the long term. Also, It is best not to cooperate with officials. I hope that our foundation and training camp can maintain their independence and focus on the campus."
Min Chongda put forward several principles for Olshe to abide by.
The main reason why he didn't want to cooperate with the officials was that Min Congda was worried about the emergence of a second Yao Ming.
Yao Ming's influence in the country is huge, and the benefits he brings to the Rockets alone are terrifying.
A large number of domestic manufacturers sponsor, the box office attendance increases, the ratings increase, etc.
Before the arrival of Yao Ming, the Rockets suffered losses year after year, falling from a championship-winning team in the 1990s to a weak team.
The arena and training hall are dilapidated and in disrepair, looking like they will go bankrupt at any time.
After Yao Ming's arrival, the Rockets' market value has continued to rise, becoming one of the few teams that can enter the million-dollar box office club.
Min Congda doesn't want to dig around in China. If he really digs out a Yao Ming, it will be in vain.
Based on his understanding of the domestic situation, except for sports schools, most middle school children just study and take exams, and basketball is just a pastime.
Without a good basic basketball education from an early age, the so-called basketball genius is just a tree without roots and water without a source, and will not grow out of thin air.
Olshey wrote down these principles one by one and asked: "Then who will be the staff who will contact me after I arrive in China?"
Min Congda thought for a while and said: "Don't worry, I will arrange the China affairs, and I will tell you when the arrangements are made. You should prepare first. After signing the contract with the oil pipeline, your work must be laid out as soon as possible."
After arranging this matter, Min Congda thought that hedging the two would be equivalent to nothing happening, and the only loss would still be the US$50,000.
Thinking of this, Min Congda's heart was bleeding, and he decided to focus his energy on the Clippers again.
He wants to see the Clippers lose, lose another 25 games, and get his $50,000 back.
On February 9th, the Clippers faced the Utah Jazz at home.
Three days ago, the Clippers faced the Spurs at home and lost 99:107.
The Clippers' state has been ups and downs recently and is not very stable. They are in the process of repair after ending their eight consecutive away games.
However, there are a few changes worthy of attention. First, Gasol has gradually secured his position as the team's main center.
Mike Dunleavy tried to start Camby in a few games, insisting that Gasol should not be used to protest to Min Congda, but later found that it was useless.
If you lose, you lose. Min Congda ignored Lao Deng at all, and Lao Deng's protests were ineffective.
Then I discovered that Gasol was young and easy to use, and his combination with Randolph became more and more tacit.
Therefore, Lao Deng could only put Gasol into the starting center position.
Second, Curry's starting performance is getting better and better. He was awarded the Rookie of the Month in January and has continued to perform well.
Curry used his strength to fight back doubts from all directions.
Dunleavy also found Curry to be more reliable than veteran Davis in all aspects.
In recent games, the Clippers have gradually transitioned from dual control to Curry's single control.
Baron Davis' role is becoming more and more like a shooting guard, playing a supporting role.
Third, Ricky Davis appears more in Lao Deng's rotation.
In some of the eight consecutive away games, Deng tried to start Ricky Davis.
Ricky Davis was very resistant to being the team's small forward last season.
The small forward position has heavy defensive tasks, and the opponents he faces are all tall and large perimeter players.
Ricky Davis, who plays shooting guard and prefers to hold the ball, was not used to it, and his relationship with Lao Deng was tense.
Now, Ricky Davis has accepted his new position and performed well at the small forward position.
As an experiment, Deng also tried a small lineup with Gasol as the axis.
Anyway, there is no record pressure, just playing and testing the team lineup.
Although the Clippers lost some games, it virtually enhanced the tacit understanding between the players.
It also improves the players' mental flexibility when playing on the court, making them less rigid.
The players have grown steadily in a relaxed and stable state, and the atmosphere within the team is very good.
Because everyone knows that General Manager Smart's strategy is to look to the future and take a long-term view.
In the game against the Jazz, the Clippers, who played with all their players in the first half, played very fiercely with their opponents.
The score rose alternately, and no one could lead by more than 5 points.
At halftime, the Clippers led the Jazz by 2 points 54:56.
It is another game where the outcome is uncertain and the fight will be fought to the last minute.
Min Congda was in a irritable mood, popping popcorn to show off.
At this time, Ada came over and said to Min Congda: "Mr. Smart, Mr. Anschutz would like to invite you to the VIP room for a chat."
Min Congda was immediately alert and asked: "Mr. Anschutz, who is Mr. Anschutz?"
Ada said: "He is the owner of Staples Center."
Staples Center owner looking for himself? what's up? Do you want to raise your rent?
This is a good thing.
However, Min Congda still asked: "Did he say anything to do with me?"
Ada shook her head and said, "I didn't say it clearly, but he said it was a good thing."
With a "pop" sound, the popcorn bucket in Min Congda's hand fell to the floor and spilled all over the floor.
Ada saw this and said worriedly: "Mr. Smart, are you okay? What's wrong?"
Min Congda waved his hand and said: "It's okay, Ada, this is life. Come on, take me to see Mr. Anschutz."
Ada didn't quite understand what Min Congda meant, so she asked the staff to pack the popcorn, and went to the VIP floor with Min Congda.
(End of chapter)
