Loose on the outside and tight on the inside

In fact, Min Congda also considered the possibility that the matter would escalate and he would be forced into the palace.

Although he spent three months in the United States doing everything he could, he did not learn or understand anything.

He needs to understand the knowledge of the NBA, and he also needs to understand the operating rules of American society. To live in a place, you must understand the environment and rules here.

He summed it up and felt that the United States is very different from China. As a dominant nation-state, public opinion in China is "tight on the outside and loose on the inside". It seems that there are many restricted areas for public opinion, but in fact, many things can be said without going too far.

Investigate.

As a multi-ethnic and multi-racial modern immigrant country, the United States has a public opinion that is "loose on the outside but tight on the inside". It seems that you can say anything about freedom of speech, but in fact there are minefields everywhere. If you accidentally step on one, you will say something you shouldn't.

Speaking of which, you can't just apologize and pay some money to get by.

Min Congda's remarks at the press conference were carefully thought out, not just talking randomly with his eyes closed.

He dared to boldly support the players based on three considerations, go against mainstream public opinion, let public opinion impact the Clippers, and at the same time leave room for himself.

The first point is that in 2009, American society was still relatively low-sensitivity to many speeches and relatively tolerant.

The second point is that the issue of violence is not a red line, a bottom line issue, and cannot be compared with racial speech and gender speech. The United States is originally a martial and violent country with a proliferation of guns and a high murder rate. Fighting is really a small problem.

The third point is that Min Congda still believes in the power of the system! The system will definitely protect him.

"Of course. I don't have many friends. You can call me anytime."

"Impossible, how could Stern call me on his mobile phone? I'd better call the president's office back."

"I'm David!"

After chatting for a while, Min Congda noticed that there had just been an incoming call notification on his mobile phone. The number should be from New York, possibly from the league office.

"If you need help from a lawyer, I can ask my dad for help. He has many good lawyer resources."

"Okay, Smart, then... let's talk about it next time I call you?"

"..."

When I looked at the time, it was four o'clock in the afternoon. This guy went home directly at three-thirty?

Min Congda hung up the phone immediately...

"Huh? I don't know you. Goodbye."

Therefore, despite the turbulent public opinion outside and the turbulent waves, Min Congda remained unmoved and was not afraid at all.

At this time, in the Olympia Building in New York, the president's office at the NBA headquarters, Stern was listening to the beeping on the phone, his blood pressure was already soaring, and he was on the verge of exploding.

Min Chongda held a press conference in the morning, and by the afternoon, the voices of "back against Smart" and "back against the Clippers" were heard from the NBA office headquarters in Olympia Tower, New York.

"What is this? Smart's resignation?"

Daddario didn't argue. She had never been interested in politics or public opinion. She was just worried about Min Congda.

"Come in!" Stern shouted.

"What's going on! Come in Adam!" Stern yelled at Adam Silva. As the vice president, Silva is mainly responsible for the media and public opinion. I don't know what bad news he brought.

"Hello, who is it?"

"No, no, don't worry, I'll be fine. Everything will be fine. I just said what I should say. This is a country with free speech, isn't it?"

This is mainly done to avoid the embarrassment of finding out that you don't recognize the other party after answering the call, or that you don't want to answer the call but can't hang up.

"Dong dong dong." Someone knocked on the door.

"No." Silva shook his head and said, "This is the media briefing given by the Los Angeles Police Department on the Clippers players' brawl last night. It just came out."

The $2,000 fine in the last summer league didn't seem to last long.

This thing actually said he didn’t know it and hung up the phone on me!

It is unbearable!

I must fire him!

Stern was going crazy, but he had no choice but to think of Min Congda as the second Stepien, and he might have to set a "Smart Clause" for this guy in the future.

Daddario did not judge whether Min Congda's remarks were good or bad, but directly asked if he needed help. People who really treat you well would do this, instead of coming up to criticize you. You can say a lot of good things, but it is a good thing.

Don't do it.

Stern is a workaholic. He has worked hard as the league president for more than 20 years. In his opinion, getting off work at 3:30 is completely unacceptable!

Because Min Congda was not very good at chatting, but was a good listener, she was a little reluctant to be interrupted suddenly, but she had no choice.

When faced with an unfamiliar number, Min Congda's first reaction was that it was a scam. In general, in official communications in the United States, the secretary would be asked to help get through, and the real person would only make a formal call after revealing his identity.

Silva cautiously came to Stern's desk and placed a document on the table.

Facing the interviews with reporters, Min Congda resolutely refused to change his words, claiming that he would definitely support the players, Randolph and Davis.

The new season hasn't even started yet. You gave me another job, but I found an opportunity to treat you.

A minute later, the secretary said: "He is not in the office! The secretary said he went home half an hour ago."

"OK, then go and get busy."

After a minute, the secretary replied: "On the call."

As soon as I hung up the phone, a strange call came in. It was a mobile phone number. Min Congda answered the call.

Daddario's parents are both well-known lawyers. In the United States, where "lawyers rule", they are representatives of power.

Stern almost vomited blood. What on earth was this man doing? Still talking on the phone at this time?

At this time, Min Congda was lying on the bed at home talking to Daddario on the phone. They left each other's contact information yesterday.

Is it possible that the league wants to give the No. 1 pick to the Pacers? How much economic value can it create by letting Ewing play in a barren cornfield?

The Clippers chose the No. 1 pick for a reason, but as a result, they did not select Griffin, who had the highest commercial value, and passed Griffin to the Grizzlies, allowing this box office machine to go to Tennessee.

Daddario saw the Clippers' press conference on TV and called Min Congda to inquire about the specific situation.

Min Congda was actually not very good at chatting with members of the opposite sex, but she couldn't resist Daddario and took the initiative. She started a conversation, and Min Congda followed up with something else, but the conversation went back and forth.

Daddario was chatting enthusiastically and had just gotten into the mood. She was taking a break after filming "Percy Jackson" recently. She had nothing to do and had a lot to say to people.

Min Congda has been the general manager for three months and has gradually become accustomed to this set of rules, so when he saw that the number was unfamiliar, he didn't even say it was a secretary from the NBA office, so he didn't recognize it.

It seems that the rumors are correct. Not only did he arrive late and leave early, he also did not allow the Clippers staff to work overtime.

Stern decided to call Min Congda. The league president wanted to give this guy a beating himself. He asked his secretary to call the Clippers general manager's office.

So Min Congda said to Daddario: "Ana, someone from the league office should be looking for me. I want to call him back."

David Stern saw that forcing Sterling to no avail, so he decided to come and meet with this unlucky Smart in person. He has been giving me a job since the draft. Is it easy for the league to give a big city like Los Angeles the No. 1 pick?

Just like when the No. 1 pick was given to New York in 1985, New York decisively selected Patrick Ewing with the No. 1 pick without any hesitation.

Hearing Min Congda's confident voice, Daddario felt relieved, and the two started chatting.

Vice President Adam Silva poked his head in and opened the door. He heard that Stern's voice was irritable and he was obviously in a very bad mood.

Min Congda felt warm in his heart. It felt good to be cared about by others, especially by a beautiful woman.

Only after he died did Min Congda react, "Huh? David? Is there anyone named David in the NBA? Is it President Stern?"

"Call his cell phone and find him for me!"

"The results will be available so soon?"

"Because the matter is quite special, the police station gave a special notification."

Stern picked up the document and looked at it, his brows getting tighter and tighter. Finally, he took off his glasses, sighed, and said, "Prepare to hold a press conference... When will the game between the Clippers and Maccabi start?"

"Seven o'clock in the evening, and... less than two hours left."
Chapter completed!