Almighty Coach

In the Clippers meeting room, management is discussing Ronnie's renewal.

"Yesterday morning, Ronnie ’s agent approached me again and asked about the renewal. The answer I gave him was that the team was considering. Regarding Ronnie ’s renewal, we have been stalling for a long time. I think we should solve this problem now. "

The man speaking was a white man, his name was Johnson, the new general manager of the Clippers.

When Dingtian Group took over the Clippers, the Clippers' management has always been out of a shortage of staff. The original general manager of the team was the former boss. After the Clippers changed ownership, the former general manager He resigned, so in the second half of the season, it has always been the CEO of Xiao Yunan who is temporarily responsible for the team's general manager.

Xiao Yunan can't always hold two positions at the same time, so not long ago, the Clippers hired Johnson as the team's general manager, Xiao Yunan can also focus on the CEO's work.

Johnson was an NBA player when he was young. Although he was not a superstar, he won the championship ring with the team. After retiring, he worked in the management of many NBA teams. He has many years of experience and is considered an NBA. The insider is also a more suitable candidate that the Clippers can find in the position of team manager.

Johnson is the new official's three fires. He wants to make some achievements immediately to be recognized by the team. Renewing Ronnie at a relatively low price is obviously an opportunity for his performance.

Only Johnson continued: "Ronnie ’s agent previously issued a five-year renewal requirement of 125 million US dollars. This price is indeed a bit high. I am sure to overwhelm Ronnie ’s renewal price over five years of 100 million US dollars. . "

"The price of $ 100 million in five years is still too high." Li Dai shook his head first, and then said: "Next season, Wood's top salary will occupy the team's 35 million salary space, and then Ronnie will take it away. With 20 million, it will be difficult for us to have a big sign. "

The salary cap for the NBA next season is $ 99 million, and the luxury tax threshold is $ 125 million. If the total salary of the team exceeds this number, the luxury tax will be paid. The current Clippers are a rebuilding team, and naturally will not pay luxury taxes. Since there are no requirements for the team's performance, it is best to keep the total salary near the salary cap, the team can save more money.

The Clippers are still carrying a top-paying garbage contract from Wood. If they renew Ronnie with 20 million, the team will only have more than 40 million in salary space, which is equivalent to completely blocking the Clippers. The space to continue to operate, the Clippers at most can only sign some players with the lowest salary.

"It seems that our coaching staff thinks that Ronnie is not worth so much money." Johnson looked at Li Dai, then said: "However, last season, Ronnie played 19 + 5 + 3 data, compared to There was a big improvement before. I think it would be acceptable to renew a player like this in five years with 100 million. If his data can be improved in the future, even if he enters the All-Star lineup, our continuation You can get a generous return in your appointment. "

Li Dai shook his head: "Ronnie's data is improved, but this is based on his becoming the core of the team, a lot of tactics are specially arranged for him, in fact his shooting percentage and shot selection, and Without improvement, he also has a dominant level at both ends of the offense and defense, and many times, he also focuses on his own data, and did not create opportunities for other teammates, this is not a team leader should do. So our coaching staff believes that Ronnie has reached the ceiling and he is not worth cultivating. "

Johnson naturally knew that Li Dai was actually the team owner's maid, so instead of arguing with Li Dai, he chose to compromise.

So Johnson continued: "Since the coaching staff believes that the price is too high, then according to the contract renewal conditions we have negotiated with Ronnie before, five years 90 million, I will work toward this goal and try to negotiate with him."

"Actually, I think that the five-year price tag of 90 million yuan is still too high." Li Dai shook his head again, and he continued: "We chose Kumar this year. I think he is more talented than Ronnie. Player, give him two years, he can completely replace Ronnie. And recently has been investigating forward players among free agents, I hope to find Ronnie substitutes from the free market. "

"Coach Lee, you mean free agent, shouldn't it be Joseph?" Johnson asked.

"He is indeed an option." Li Dai nodded.

"Coach Lee, I know that Joseph is training in your training center, but I do n’t think that Osher can still return to the court! The troublesome guy is now more addicted to drugs, he is already obsolete ! "Johnson said.

"Osef has already detoxified." Li Dai replied.

Johnson shook his head in disapproval: "Once an athlete is contaminated with that thing, it is impossible to return to the arena again. At least none of the addicts I have ever seen can truly stay away from drugs."

...

Li Dai and the new general manager, Johnson, had a disagreement, and the meeting finally ended.

At the end of the meeting, Li Dai was sitting alone in the office, thinking about the development of the team next season.

"There is too much black history for this guy, Joseph. Johnson questioned his excuse."

"As for Kumar, he is still a rookie. He has never played in the NBA. It is normal for Johnson to distrust him."

As the team's head coach, it is not a good thing to disagree with the team manager. A little sadness appeared between Li Daimei and Yu then rubbed his temple.

When the knock on the door suddenly sounded, Li Dai shouted "Please come in" and saw Wood walk in.

"Wood, have something to do with me?" Li Dai asked.

"Coach Li, I want to communicate with you about the recent training situation." Wood sat down, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally said: "Coach Li, I can feel that your training is very effective, I feel the state I have recovered a lot, and my knee is much better than before, but I also know that my knee has suffered too much damage and it is impossible to return to the past. "

Li Dai thought about it and asked, "Is the recent training effect not meeting your expectations?"

Wood didn't answer, but from his expression, Li Dai was obviously in the middle.

According to Li Dai ’s previous commitment, Wood ’s knee can be restored to the state when it was not injured, but now it seems that the effect of this recovery is a little slow, even in the distant future, so Wood has already had the idea of ​​giving up.

Li Dai laughed involuntarily.

Wood's knee has been injured many times, and most of the injuries are really irreparable. This is equivalent to the fact that some of the knee's functions have been broken. To return Wood's knee to the past, you need to use an athlete's patch.

Because an athlete patch can only last for twelve months, Li Dai did not immediately apply the athlete patch to Wood. He hopes to wait until the beginning of the season before using the athlete patch. Now Wood seems to have no patience.

"Wood, our training has just started. I want to see results in early September. If you give up now, don't you think it's a pity?" Li Dai asked with a smile.

Li Dai's confident smile infects Wood, but he still seems a little uncertain.

Li Dai turned around and asked, "Wood, why did you become a basketball player?"

"Because Michael." Wood replied without hesitation.

"Almost forgot, you are from Chicago. When Michael created the Bull Dynasty twice, should you still be a child?" Li Dai asked.

Wood nodded: "Michael has really influenced me a lot. In fact, in Chicago at that time, even in the entire United States, Michael was the idol of every child or teenager. We dream of growing up and becoming a professional like Michael. Basketball player, become the 'God of Basketball'. I think if there is no Michael, I may not play basketball, I may go to college like ordinary people, and find a common job after college. "

"Later you were selected by the Bulls, I guess you will feel that you are further from your idol?" Li Dai smiled casually: "It seems that he is not only your idol, but also your role model. , I guess you must really want to be a player like him. "

"When I first entered the NBA a few years ago, I did take him as my goal, but the longer I stayed in the NBA, the more I discovered how great he was at that time, maybe no more in the world. People can surpass him. "Wood sighed.

"So you don't plan to chase your role model anymore? Although you are still far away from your role model, you may not achieve his achievements in your life, but you have always been on the path of chasing him. And now You realize that you cannot surpass him, so you gave up? "Li Dai asked solemnly.

"No, I didn't give up!" Wood said without hesitation.

Li Dai's voice became serious: "Since you haven't given up to follow your example, what are you doing sitting here? You should be sweating on the training ground now. Your leg injury is like this, I think you can completely Rehabilitation, and you do n’t seem to have confidence in it. In fact, it ’s a possibility, even if it ’s only a tiny possibility ~ www.readwn.com ~ But you tried hard, you tried it, even in the end Failure, at least you will not regret it! "

...

Wood left Li Dai's office, and Li Dai still had the back of Wood when he left.

Because of the power of role models, Wood embarked on the path of basketball. Although Wood can never surpass the "God of Basketball", the "God of Basketball" has already established a belief in Wood's heart. Li Dai I believe that a person with faith will not give up easily.

Suddenly, Li Dai came up with a bold idea.

"Wood needs to use the athlete patch to restore to the past. There should be a lot of players like Wood in the NBA. Anyway, a sheep is also released, and a group of sheep is also released. Otherwise, simply play a big one?"

Thinking of this, Li Dai picked up the phone and dialed the number of the team's data analysis group.

"I am Li Dai. I need a list. I want a list of players who have declined or retired for various reasons in recent years. It is best to be a star or a superstar. For the best players, don't miss anyone!"