Chapter 241 It’s better not to have expectations from the beginning (Third update)

A four-year, 35 million contract is still too tempting.

After returning home, Milicic calmed down and thought about it. Since he has a wife and children to support, and someone is willing to give him such a big contract, what about him?

Why carry such a heavy burden and put so much pressure on yourself?

If you get scolded, just get scolded. If you can get an 8 million-year contract, sit on the sidelines and get scolded.

I guess there are many people willing to do this job.

For example, Min Congda was very willing, but it was a pity that he didn't have the chance.

After receiving a positive answer from Milicic, Min Congda was satisfied and prepared to leave Memphis.

When leaving, Milicic asked in confusion: "Why do you insist on signing me? I told you, I can't meet your expectations."

Min Congda asked: "If you say you can't meet my expectations, then do you know what I expect of you?"

Milicic originally wanted to say that he expected me to fulfill my talent back then and become a talented insider, but that was impossible.

He was very obedient, so he was packaged well, became the second best player, and got a big contract.

He was able to get one contract after another, not because he played well, but because he was the second overall pick in 2003.

Eventually, Milicic himself was tired of it, tired of the expectations the team had when they signed him.

This time he answered the call and said: "I'm Darko, I'm at home...yes, I'm going home...he's going back too...you..."

If he had not been selected with the second overall pick in 2003, but in 2000, 2001, or 2004, he would not have received such high expectations.

Magic general manager Smith called Costern a liar, "fraudulent, disrespectful, and disgraceful."

Zolana supported Milicic's decision, hugged him and asked: "Why, why did you decide so suddenly? I think you are right to leave him."

Everyone will think about what kind of genius is a player who was selected after James and could make the Pistons give up Anthony, Bosh, and Wade?

That's the logic of these teams.

Defrauding one contract after another.

"I'm sure!"

In fact, no, if garbage and gold are put together, they can only be garbage.

Milicic finally couldn't stand it anymore. He interrupted Costern and said: "Sorry Mark, you are fired!"

Now he realizes that no matter whether he is garbage or not, the first step is to stay away from real garbage.

Because other Clippers employees were on vacation, he came and left alone.

He has already made a lot of money, but now he wants to continue to use himself to drain himself, but there is no way.

Even when he won the championship in 2004, there was no expression of joy on his face because it had nothing to do with him.

Larry Brown only insulted him and kept him on the bench endlessly, leaving the 20-year-old with no idea where he wanted to go in life.

This expectation is not a manifestation of his potential, but a reflection of the brilliance of that generation of talented players.

Costern thought that Min Congda left without signing the contract and kept talking to Milicic on the phone.

But in the days that followed, he was at a loss. He couldn't get a chance to play in the Pistons.

The barrage of words, mixed with swear words, made Milicic breathless and gave him no chance to explain.

Zonara came over and said, "Do you want to terminate your contract with Costern?"

Although these words were used to describe Costern, they undoubtedly slapped Milicic in the face.

Later he transferred to the Magic, and the entire Magic team had great expectations for him.

"That's right."

Costern did help him and gave him a lot, a financially prosperous life, away from poverty and war, which really changed his destiny.

He didn't know what his teammates on the team were happy about and what they had to be happy about.

Take a look at which teams will draft him later?

Magic, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, and now the Clippers.

Milicic stopped talking nonsense to Costern and hung up the phone.

Milicic thought, because my garbage was once placed with gold, it was considered to be wrapped in gold.

A notoriously bad team, one of the teams with the highest draft blindness rate.

Until the contract was negotiated, Kosten still could not find Milicic.

At this time, Kosten's call came, but Milicic had not answered it before.

Tell him to seize this opportunity. If he doesn't want to sign with the Clippers and feels a lot of pressure, just stay with the Timberwolves.

"What? Fired? Are you sure? Are you sure? Without me, would you be able to survive today? Darko! Are you sure?"

"that's all?"

In the past days, Costern did give Milicic help and guidance.

But looking at Min Congda's eyes and his performance just now, Milicic was also confused.

I feel like I can’t do well in the Pistons, but maybe I can thrive in Huainan with the Magic?

As a result, after two seasons, Milicic performed poorly and did not meet expectations.

He listened to Costern in everything and did whatever he asked him to do.

If you don't play well here, it must be because the team doesn't know how to use Dako, so just find another one.

Costern didn't care, he thought it was enough to make money, no matter how shameless he was.

"That's it, what do you think? Believe me, this is the Clippers' team culture."

After saying that, Min Congda gave Milicic a smile and left.

"Yes, you don't know. How can you say you can't achieve it if you don't know? My expectation for you is to wake up every day with your eyes open, welcome a new day, and enjoy your life. That's it."

"It doesn't matter. I'll just pay him the money. I don't want to partner with him anymore. I've had enough of him."

"Then you will run into some trouble. You have to pay him a liquidated damages, as well as this contract. Can you do it without him?"

Now Milicic has figured it out, he doesn't owe Kostern anything, and Kostern has received enough commissions through these contracts.

Every time he signed a contract, the team had high expectations for him, but the result was always disappointing.

Then Memphis, then Minnesota, and now Los Angeles.

They just want to hit the jackpot, pick up the slack, and pick up geniuses from the trash.

The employees are on vacation and the general manager is talking about business everywhere. Where can you find such a leader?

He understood that those teams who signed him did not appreciate him personally, but wanted to win the lottery and discover the talent that was not realized in 2003.

That's why he cooperates with rubbish agents like Costern.

But he also lost a lot, his self-esteem, self-confidence, and love for life and basketball.

When he first came to the United States, he had no relatives, and was unfamiliar and afraid of everything in the United States.

It’s just a championship, doesn’t it happen every year?

What does this guy want?

Milicic shook his head and said: "I don't know."

Milicic also hugged his wife and said: "I...I don't know. I feel very...very relaxed, haha. Do you know? Smart said that he has no requirements or expectations for me. I believe him."

.I feel like I don’t have to deceive anyone anymore. I don’t have to be afraid of finding out that I can’t meet their expectations when the new season starts. I don’t have to face the kind of eyes that look full of hope from the beginning to full of disappointment in the end. I really can’t stand that.

If you are going to go through such a transformation, it is better not to have expectations in the first place.”

Milicic was a little excited, and Zolana hugged him tighter, comforting Milicic's ups and downs of emotions.

Milicic also touched his wife's head and said: "Well... it's time to move to Los Angeles. Before I go, I should find a decoration company to repair the walls."

"The potholes are so ugly."
Chapter completed!