I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 543 I Still Underestimated You
After the NBA spent the 2012 lockout season, the operation of the new season has entered a stable state.

The attendance rate of the first three games was quite good, and the ratings were also very high.

The three matchups were full of topics, with stars and enthusiasm, which gave a good start to the new season.

At the same time, the United States has also gradually emerged from the financial crisis in 2008. Through the way that the old United States has difficulty paying for the whole world, the economy has returned to an upward track.

The league has survived the two most difficult seasons in 09 and 10, and the most dangerous lockout in the summer of 2011. Bankruptcies that should go bankrupt, team assets that should be sold, shareholders and owners shuffling, the league With the replacement of the president, the beating of the referee team, and the birth of a new championship, the NBA has ushered in a new situation.

On October 10st, the newly champion Los Angeles Clippers ushered in their season opener at the Staples Center against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The schedulers of the league understand traffic and know what kind of games are the most eye-catching.

As a rising upstart in the league, the Grizzlies are facing off against the Clippers who just won the championship. Coupled with the grievances between Griffin and the Clippers, the addition of the new No. [-] pick Anthony Davis is definitely full of attention.

There is still an hour before the start of the game, and the Staples Center is already overcrowded. A large number of fans arrived at the scene wearing the Clippers red and blue jerseys, preparing for the new season of the Clippers.

Tonight, the Clippers, as the new champions, will have a championship ring awarding ceremony and a championship flag hanging ceremony.

The Clippers have been in the league for 40 years, and they finally have the honor they deserve.

League president Adam Silva arrived at the scene in person and sat on the sidelines waiting for the game to start.

Out of the importance attached to the Clippers and worrying about what might happen in such an important game, he sat side by side with Min Congda.

Min Congda's enjoyment of watching games has decreased by 30% since he was unable to eat popcorn and drink drinks in the gymnasium.

Silva is still sitting next to him now, and it feels like the school organizes a movie, but the class teacher is sitting next to him.

The two had a very close period before, because Silva had just taken over and wanted to establish his prestige among the bosses.

Min Congda is a man who dares to speak and act, and has shown a strong influence in labor negotiations. Silva needs to win him over.

Later, Paul was traded to the Lakers, and Min Congda got in touch with them, and accidentally "harvested" a No. [-] lottery.

Silva took a fancy to the potential of the Clippers and focused on supporting the Clippers in every way.

But with Sterling's leaks, the relationship between the two has become complicated.

Silva hopes that the new boss will take over the Clippers, get rid of old stubbornes like Sterling, and further enhance his authority.

It turned out to be only half-finished, with Sterling's ex-wife, Shelley Sterling, an ambitious woman who wasn't entirely on Silva's side, taking over as boss.

After Min Congda won the championship with the Clippers, he suddenly realized that Silva wanted to help the Clippers keep winning the championship!

This is completely different from Min Congda's strategic direction. Both of them had a rift in their hearts, and their close cooperation quickly broke down.

During the offseason, Min Congda did not participate in any trade rumors, and even NBA-Batman's rumors and gossip updates were not so diligent.

The completion of the Heat's Galaxy battleship is related to Silva. He does not want the league to dominate, and an opponent should appear in the East to add interest to the NBA drama.

Min Congda is happy to see it succeed.

After the Heat's deal was completed, many other team managers complained to the league office, saying that this trading method of robbing his team's superstar was very unfair to small and medium teams.

This voice has been there since the Stern era, and the league has constantly revised the rules for this purpose to prevent the superstars cultivated by small and medium-sized teams through the draft from being easily absorbed by other big teams.

But it seems that it has always been a palliative, not a root cause. In the final analysis, the strength of superstars in the transaction and Stern's willingness to hope that superstars can flow to big cities determine that this robbery transaction will not be eradicated.

Stern also reminded Silva before that while pursuing balance, don't forget that commercial leagues need stories, dynasties and legends. Without these blind pursuit of balance, the commercial value of the NBA will be greatly reduced.

Of course Silva can listen to what Stern said, but whether he can do it is another matter.

With Stern here, these shareholders and bosses are still suppressed.

If one day Stern is gone, it is hard to say whether Silva can suppress the 30 major shareholders.

After all, in theory, Silva is just a manager, not the boss of 30 major shareholders.

Stern's position can be inherited, but his prestige and authority cannot be inherited.

Before the start of the game, the scene was shown to the auditorium several times, and Silva was sitting on the sidelines wearing glasses.

His face was thin, his brows were slightly frowned, and the corners of his mouth were downcast, looking very worried.

At the beginning of the season, there are a lot of things waiting for Silva to deal with.

Event organization and scheduling is just a routine and normal part of the job.

A large number of business negotiations, strategic planning, and handling emergencies are the key parts of the president's work.

And Min Congda sitting next to him crossed his legs and half-lyed on the seat with his head up, looking relaxed and comfortable.

Compared with last season, Min Congda is obviously fatter, which makes him appear more calm and full of momentum.

Although he is not tall, he has a feeling of stabilizing Silva, that is, the so-called height of 175 and momentum of 2 meters.

He tilted his head, scratched his face with his hands, and fell into a brief thought.

He was thinking, "How can I find a way to get some snacks to eat later? It's too boring to watch the game without snacks. But I can't buy popcorn, and this guy Silva is sitting next to me. There is no way to steal food. What should I do later?"

Min Congda's biggest headache now is eating snacks.

During the off-season, the league officially introduced the "Smart Clause". In response to Min Congda's repeated use of popcorn and other snacks to injure referees, he put forward strict fasting requirements.

Facing the implementation of this provision, Min Congda resisted and hired a lawyer to invoke the Constitutional Amendment to accuse the NBA League of unconstitutionality.

The lawsuit went to the New York Circuit Court, after which Min Congda chose to settle with the alliance and asked to amend the terms.

Change the clause to face multiple suspensions and fines for repeated offenses.

The NBA agreed to this modification, which made Min Congda quite satisfied.

There is a fine, and the fine is quite large, isn't that a good thing?

However, the suspension is not a good thing, especially if there are too many suspensions, it may be necessary to receive psychological counseling, which is Min Congda's nightmare.

So he also needs to make a trade-off, if he wants to do it, he has to make a big deal, and he will be fined a lot, so he will be banned from the game.

Now he is just greedy, like eating fried chicken instead of cola and wolfberry tea, who can stand it?

"Adam, don't you want to have some popcorn?" Min Congda really had no choice but to turn around and ask Silva beside him.

Silva looked at Min Congda with mentally retarded eyes, adjusted his glasses, and said, "The competition is about to begin."

Min Congda felt that he was making fun of himself, so he took out his mobile phone and sent Ada a text message, asking him to get some popcorn and French fries for himself.

Ada replied: "The terms stipulate that the people next to you cannot eat these things."

Min Congda replied: "You buy less and hide it in your bag."

How could Ada beat Min Congda, so she could only follow suit and buy some French fries and popcorn to hide in her satchel.

Before the game started, the lights were turned off and the cheerleaders performed.

Min Congda took the opportunity to grab the popcorn and stuffed it into his mouth, and then watched the cheerleaders lift their thighs and dance in the light, it felt wonderful.

NBA live games, basketball is only a part, every night, more than three hours, is an out-and-out comprehensive entertainment show.

Although Min Congda did not make any trades or drafts in the summer, he devoted himself fully to the selection of the Clippers cheerleaders.

In order to select the most beautiful cheerleaders with the best body, Min Congda offered twice the salary of the Lakers to attract young and energetic girls in Los Angeles.

What Los Angeles lacks most is this kind of young and energetic beautiful girl who is eager to show herself on the stage.

Ever since, under Min Congda's own eyes, hands, and personal selection, the Clippers' cheerleaders are all beautiful and smooth.

With a slender figure, strong thighs, a proud bust, and a sweet smile, there are slight flaws in all aspects, and Min Congda doesn't like anything that dissatisfies him.

The girl in the lead was so gorgeous that the male fans who watched the performance couldn't take their eyes off.

Although Adam Silva looks ascetic, he is a man after all, and he also has desires. Seeing this wonderful figure and dancing posture, he will also be attracted.

Min Congda took the opportunity to grab two more French fries, bent down and took a big mouthful of iced Coke, which was unbelievably refreshing.

Then when it came time to sing the national anthem, Min Congda seized the opportunity to eat a few popcorns, since he can't sing the American national anthem anyway.

When the pre-match program ended and the lights came on, Min Congda wiped his mouth and hiccupped quietly.

"Oh, I didn't eat at night, I'm a little hungry." Min Congda explained to Silva, saying it was a hunger hiccup.

"Do you want to have a meal together after the game? I have a restaurant above Staples." Min Congda was very proud of having a restaurant.

This is the first real property he has owned since he came to the United States.

Silva shook his head with a smile, and said, "Watch the game, Smart, I will rush back to New York immediately after the game is over."

Both fell silent afterwards.

Silva had a very strange feeling in his heart, he really couldn't see through Min Congda in front of him.

Back then, Min Congda was shrewd and capable in the labor negotiations and shareholders' meeting. Although he was the general manager and represented the boss in the meeting, he was extremely strong and became one of the protagonists of the meeting.

Silva appreciates this very much. Coupled with the Clippers' three-year championship and various difficult daily behaviors, Min Congda is a very difficult person in Silva's heart.

However, after the Clippers won the championship, I have been in contact with Min Congda recently, and I feel that he has changed a lot.

The shrewd and capable temperament disappeared, and he became stupid, always saying some embarrassing things.

It seems that he has changed from an elite in charge of the team to a middle-aged uncle who runs a restaurant and likes to chat awkwardly with diners.

Indeed, he actually has a restaurant now.

Silva speculated, is it because after the Clippers won the championship, he lost his heart and lost his motivation?
Seeing that he didn't do anything during the offseason, he let Jeremy Lin go to the Warriors and Fisher went to the Thunder.

Two important backcourts went to competing teams in the West, which is very puzzling.

Silva couldn't help but worry about the fate of the Clippers.

After the team wins the championship, the most fearful thing is to be complacent.

"This guy Smart is still floating. He said such big words in the championship parade, and now his whole energy is not there. Can the Clippers win the championship this season? I think it is hanging. Could it be that they can't help them?" It’s really bad, it’s really not easy to create a dynasty.”

Silva complained about Min Congda and the Clippers in his heart, and the game between the two sides was about to start.

The Clippers started the same as last season, still black and white, George, Curry and Harden.

The Grizzlies lineup has also stabilized, Jordan Jr., Griffin, Conley, Butler, Tony Allen.

In the offseason, the Grizzlies supplemented Jerry Bayless on the bench and acquired Tyshawn Prince through a trade to further enhance the team's defensive ability at the third position.

At present, the Grizzlies have built a dual-core offensive system with Conley-Griffin in the future, and both of them are still very young.

As long as they can maintain a stable state, the Grizzlies will remain competitive in the West for a long time.

The Grizzlies are also very much looking forward to facing the defending champion in the away game, playing a beautiful game and making a good start for the new season.

Min Congda gave hope to the Grizzlies, and hoped that they would give the Clippers a big shot today!

Then, in the first quarter, the Clippers started with an 11:3 start and stopped the Grizzlies.

In the first quarter, the Clippers beat the Grizzlies at 37:21, leading the Grizzlies by 16 points.

In the second quarter, the Clippers went to the second team, five ups and downs.

Milicic, Anthony Davis, Leonard, Butler, Dragic.

It was another violent fight, a 10:0 climax in a single quarter, and the Grizzlies couldn't score.

The Clippers use passing cuts and quick offenses, just like hot knives cutting butter, easily disemboweling opponents.

At halftime, the Clippers led the Grizzlies by 66 points at 42:24...

Then, during the intermission, the championship ring award ceremony and the championship flag raising ceremony will be held.

Min Congda and Silva came out, and walked to the center of the court with the Clippers players and coaching staff amidst the cheers and applause of the fans.

Silva looked at Min Congda's face, it was extremely serious, even livid.

It seems that the Grizzlies are leading by 20 points, not the Clippers.

At this moment, Silva suddenly understood why Min Congda didn't do anything during the offseason, why he usually seemed so relaxed, even a little collapsed.

Because of self-confidence.

This guy is just too confident.

Confidently leading a team like the Grizzlies by 20 points at halftime does not fully satisfy him.

"Smart, it seems that I still underestimated you."

(End of this chapter)