On October 31st, Clippers team doctor Dr. Clemes performed an ankle repair surgery on Curry.
Min Congda was outside the operating room, waiting for the results of the operation with Curry's family and agents.
The operation didn't take long and was over in just over half an hour.
Dr. Clemes came out of the operating room, and everyone quickly gathered around him.
The doctor breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head slightly.
Min Congda said in surprise: "Ah? Didn't you rescue him?"
Everyone was startled, and then they reacted and saved the yarn!
Curry is undergoing ankle repair surgery, not dead!
The doctor said: "I'm just tired and taking a breath, don't be nervous."
Min Congda said: "You are tired...then why are you shaking your head?"
The doctor said: "During the repair, I observed his ankle tendons and soft tissues. The condition was worse than the examination results. It was as tattered as a sweater. So this operation was very worthwhile, as it reconstructed key parts of his ankle. . If he recovers well, he might be able to make it to the end of the season."
It turns out that the doctor shook his head because he lamented the severity of Curry's ankle injury, which was much more serious than it looked.
Old Curry was greatly relieved when he heard what the doctor said.
Curry's agent Austin is most concerned about Curry's contract.
He immediately stepped forward and asked Min Congda: "Mr. Smart, Curry's contract..."
Min Congda said: "Are you worried that I will treat Stephen badly for the commission you get? I selected him with the No. 1 pick and asked him to undergo surgery, will I treat him badly?"
Austin smiled awkwardly. He had no choice but to make Curry the only influential player under him.
He became Curry's agent purely because of his good relationship with Dell Curry, so he signed Curry.
Apart from Curry, his biggest player is Luol Deng.
If he doesn't point to Curry for food, who else can he count on?
Min Congda said that he had two sentences, and he was very generous: "Don't worry, I will renew my contract in advance this season, with a maximum salary of 82 million in 5 years! The last year is a team option. It will be implemented from the 2013-2014 season, and the 2017-2018 season maturity."
As soon as these words came out, Austin exclaimed, held Min Congda's hand tightly, and said: "Mr. Smart, your generosity is beyond words!"
Dell Curry on the side was a little shocked when he heard this contract and couldn't believe it.
It's only the second year, and you're already being given a big five-year contract? Never seen anything like this.
Dell Curry said: "Hey Smart, you should think about it again and go back and have a meeting with the management. Then discuss it with the boss?"
Min Congda thought to himself, what's the use of the management meeting, if they all just listen to me?
As for the boss? Sterling made an appearance in Los Angeles in mid-September and went to Africa to play.
This old boy let Min Congda run the Clippers last season, and his value has increased! There is a lot of money in the account.
Even if the system does not influence and control him, he will continue to hand over the Clippers to Min Congda for full management.
Min Congda said: "Dell, this is the maximum salary, the longest contract. I can't give you a bigger or higher contract."
Dell Curry said: "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that the risk to the team was too high."
Although this contract is definitely beneficial to Curry, Dell feels guilty because it is so beneficial.
Min Congda said: "What's the point? When the Lakers signed Magic Johnson, they gave him a 25-year, 25 million contract. The Warriors signed Webber at that time, and it was also a 15-year, 78 million contract. Curry was also the No. 1 pick. In my opinion, his value is the same as Magic and Webber. If I give him a five-year maximum salary contract in advance, why not?"
"And Dell, you know, the salary cap is lower this season, only 58 million. So Curry is still a bit disadvantaged by signing the maximum salary. The salary cap will definitely increase more next season. If you want a bigger contract , we can wait."
When Min Congda said this, Dell Curry knew that it would be too false to refuse.
At this time, Curry had been pushed out of the operating room. He was very excited when he learned that Min Congda would renew his contract for 82 million for five years.
He held Min Congda's hand tightly and said, "I'm sorry Smart, my ankle... I'm really sorry."
Curry apologized for being unable to help the team due to an ankle injury.
The season had just begun, and only in the second game, the No. 1 pick was injured and had surgery.
According to the doctor's advice, Curry will take five months of rest.
In other words, he will not be able to return until March at the earliest, when the season is coming to an end.
He will miss most of the season and could impact the team's playoff run.
At the same time, as the team's most popular star, his absence will undoubtedly affect attendance and ratings.
Could Min Congda not know about these situations? Isn’t this all a good thing!
Griffin was not selected in the draft last season, but Griffin was injured and reimbursed.
Now that Griffin has paid, it's finally Curry's turn to get injured and rest.
Min Congda used a very sincere voice to cover up his happiness and said: "Stephen, you must recover as soon as possible. Don't worry, the Clippers are growing and you are growing too. This is just a small setback in the growth process. That’s all.”
Curry was very touched by Min Congda's comfort, and he finally settled down and had a good rest.
Min Congda, who has always been decisive in doing things, was no exception this time.
The surgery was performed in the morning, and Racheli was asked to hold a press conference at noon to announce Curry's injury.
Then in the afternoon, a contract was drawn up and Curry was renewed in advance for an amount of 82 million over five years.
Everything was done without delay, and the management Olshey and Rosser had no objections.
Relevant media immediately reported Curry's surgery and the Clippers' contract extension decision.
This move immediately caused a lot of controversy, but this controversy was already considered small among Min Congda's various controversies.
Most people still think that Min Congda's contract is too reckless and too big.
In Curry's situation, he has only played for one year, and he didn't get any honors in the first year. So he was given a maximum salary for five years?
Even if you are optimistic about Curry's future development, if you want to renew the contract in advance for reassurance, you can sign a contract with a smaller amount and a shorter time.
Why should we directly increase the salary?
However, Min Congda's operation also attracted praise from players and some big names.
"Smart's generosity will bring more benefits to the Clippers' future."
The person who said this was none other than Jerry Buss, who originally gave the Magic a 25-year contract.
Buss is a person who understands the truth that "superstars are the team's greatest asset."
He led the Lakers to unswervingly implement the superstar strategy, making the Lakers the most successful team in the league.
His operation of buying horse bones for thousands of dollars has made the Lakers a place where many stars are willing to go.
However, his health is deteriorating now and he rarely participates in team management.
He learned about Min Congda's move to renew Curry's contract early through the newspaper, and he recalled the scene where he met this kid in Las Vegas.
"He's right. I really don't need to teach him his management skills."
(End of chapter)
