Min Congda was shocked when he heard Cuban's words.
I thought to myself that I am not being modest. I am the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers. How could I be asked to come to New York to be the president of the NBA?
Min Congda felt that Cuban was either joking or digging a hole for himself.
He smiled and said: "Mark, don't joke with me. I have only been in the league for two years. How can I be the president? Silva's qualifications are simply not comparable to mine."
Adam Silva started working for the NBA in 1992 and has been honing his skills in the league for nearly 20 years.
Cuban said: "David Stern joined the league in 1978, became the vice president in 1980, and took over as president in 1984. Talented people don't need such a long period of training. What's so great about you before you landed in the Clippers?" His resume? He has done very well. It is a waste of talent to let him stay for a long period of time."
Min Congda said: "Then it is impossible for me to directly change from the general manager of the Clippers to the president."
Cuban said: "Of course I'm not asking you to be the president directly. I'm definitely asking you to start as a vice president and let others transition for two years. After two years, you will be promoted to president!"
"Look at your achievements with the Clippers, and your ability to promote, including your skin color, can definitely take the NBA to a higher level! What did Silva say? He is just a stickler, I am not I am very optimistic that he will lead the NBA to continue to expand."
Min Congda has indeed brought huge changes to the Clippers in two years, but the problem is that this was not his original intention.
When Cuban said this, he was simply slapping Min Congda in the mouth, indicating that he didn't do his job well.
Min Congda coughed slightly and said: "Mark, I appreciate your kindness, but this is too outrageous. Besides, Stern is living well now, and Silva will still be the president of the league. I will soon The mission of the ship is not over yet, so how can I covet a higher position that I am less qualified for, don’t you think?” m.
Calmly rejecting Cuban's proposal was simply pushing him into a pit of fire.
"OK, no problem. I'm just talking casually and telling you everyone's opinions and choices. There are still many days ahead. Let's see Smart tomorrow. I hope everything will be fine tomorrow."
Regarding Min Congda's choice, Cuban had already expected it. He knew that Min Congda would not agree.
Even if they agreed, it would be impossible for them to promote an Asian and junior team general manager just by working together privately.
The reason why Cuban did this was to plant a seed of ambition in Min Congda's heart.
Of course, Cuban and these bosses are indeed very optimistic about Min Congda, and they will not make a loss-making business.
It's just that Cuban still doesn't know Min Congda well enough. With the mission in hand, it's impossible for him to leave the post of general manager of the Clippers.
When he can leave one day, the Clippers will be finished, and it will be even less possible for him to be the president of the NBA.
At that time, he estimated that he would have already gone to harm the next industry, such as the NBA or basketball, and stopped playing.
Besides, what is so good about the NBA president? He seems to be called the president, but he is actually a high-level wage earner.
Working for the owners of 30 teams, he was constantly showing up to deal with various crises.
Look at Stern's greatness and greatness in the history of the NBA. He transformed a second-rate professional league that was on the verge of bankruptcy and elimination into the world's first international basketball league.
As a result, he was old and had no guarantee of survival, his career suffered two large-scale shutdowns, and he was forced into a uterus and almost died from a stroke.
What this CEO is doing is really boring. He is not as comfortable as a local emperor in the Clippers. Why go to the central government to be the general manager?
But Min Congda doesn't want to be a general manager, and there are many people who want to do so.
In the VIP Intensive Care Unit of New York City Hospital, Stern regained consciousness after resuscitation.
His family members came to the ward to take care of him, but Stern, who regained consciousness, asked them all to go out.
He called Adam Silva, Bozia and other vice presidents into the ward, obviously he had something to tell him.
Stern waved his hand, asked everyone to sit in front of his bed, and said in a weak voice: "Two things. Tomorrow's press conference will announce that Adam Silva will temporarily act as the league president and continue to prepare for the NBA resumption. There can be no mistakes in our work."
This decision was expected by everyone. Even if the other vice presidents had coveted the big treasure, they should have given up the idea after Stern woke up.
Besides, looking at how Stern is now, the position of president is really not that easy to do.
"The second thing is that the Hornets and Lakers' deal with Paul was vetoed with one vote. The Hornets are now under our trusteeship, and we have the power to veto."
Everyone was surprised. Do you really want to veto this deal? This will inevitably cause great controversy.
Especially since the news has been released, Lakers fans have started to revel.
Once the league vetoes this deal, it will inevitably be criticized by fans and the media.
The Lakers have the largest number of fans in the United States and even the world.
By then, NBA officials will be subjected to saliva from lake honeys from all over the world.
Silva asked: "If it is rejected, for what reason?"
Stern thought for a moment and said, "Just...for basketball reasons."
Basketball reasons, this is simply the NBA version.
But there is no other way. The league is equivalent to the Hornets boss. The Hornets boss doesn't want to do this business, so naturally he doesn't need any legitimate reasons.
After giving instructions on the two most important things, Stern needed a rest and waved everyone out.
But he left Silva alone and obviously had some things to discuss face to face.
Adam Silva looked at Stern's weak and haggard face, and his eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Adam Silva was born in 1962, 20 years younger than Stern and almost 50 years old, but he has always been unmarried.
In 1992, when he entered the NBA at the age of 30, he has been with Stern and received his guidance and support.
Since he became the assistant to the president, Stern has been deliberately cultivating him. To Silva, Stern is like half of his father.
During this labor negotiation that lasted more than half a year, Silva followed Stern and watched him endure tremendous pressure and many grievances.
At the end, when I saw the dawn of victory coming, I almost collapsed in the darkness before dawn. There were almost no people left. How could I not feel sad in my heart.
Stern said softly: "Adam, the burden of the next period of time will be handed over to you. The owners of the 30 teams are all evil wolves. We must feed them but not let them bite each other. What's more, You cannot let them bite you and feed them with your own flesh and blood. You must understand this, do you know?"
Adam Silva has been following Stern for 20 years. Of course he understands this and nodded in agreement.
Stern added: "This time we have to compromise with the small city teams that have joined together, but you must remember that the real foundation of the league is the big city teams like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Boston. , we must not really harm them, we must maintain a superficial balance.”
"Cuban is a bastard. Winning a championship for him is already worthy of him. Don't be too polite to him in the future."
Thinking about being forced into a palace by Cuban and almost losing his life, Stern couldn't help but vent his anger when facing Silva.
Cuban must know this. If he offends Stern and Silva, life will not be easy for the Mavericks in the future. Otherwise, why would they suddenly recommend Min Congda.
Stern also talked about how other bosses got along with and dealt with them. Silva actually knew these things, but he had a different identity in the past, and now that he has changed his identity, he needs some advice from Stern.
"Oh, by the way, there's that guy Smart..."
When Smart was mentioned, Stern's blood pressure on the instrument soared.
"This is an unpredictable unknown. You have to deal with him well and establish a good relationship with him so that he can be used by you. The trends and trends of the league in the future may be in the hands of him and the Clippers. You Remember, follow the trend and make the best use of it. The alliance needs a new situation. But if this guy does something excessive again, don’t be polite to him, fine him, or punish him to death! Ahem!”
Obviously, Stern has a love-hate relationship with Min Congda.
If he knew that NBA-Batman was Min Congda, and it was Min Congda who spread the news about rigging the game, he would probably be furious on the spot.
Silva also understood this, and when he left, he asked again, "Now that the deal between the Hornets and the Lakers has been cancelled, where can Paul go?"
Stern thought for a while and said: "Actually, it would be a good choice to let him go to the Clippers. You should have a chance to communicate with Smart."
"Ok, I see."
Some people died, but not completely...
