Lend you good words

June 26, the second day after Min Congda came to Los Angeles in 2009.

He got up early, washed up, put on new clothes, and went downstairs to have breakfast in the nearby Chinatown.

Before going to bed at night, I thought about sleeping in and getting up at about three o'clock in the morning.

As a result, his regular schedule caused him to be unable to fall asleep after opening his eyes at seven o'clock.

Although he didn't sleep much, he was in a happy mood because he didn't have to rush to work.

Contrary to Min Congda's imagination, Chinatown is not a crowded Chinese-style market, but more like a domestic "special tourist area".

There were not many people in Chinatown in the morning. The back of the big archway of "Luo Zhi Jing Hua" was empty, with only a few people walking around in a hurry.

Passing by the bronze statue of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, Min Congda walked around and looked at it twice. He thought that the bronze statue was too small, and the American Chinese were really stingy.

Many shops on the street were closed, but I finally found an open morning tea shop, and Min Congda was the first customer in the morning.

The boss had a typical southern Chinese face and was young. When he saw Min Congda coming over, he just raised his head and asked, "What are you eating?"

"The plan... we will be the best team in the league, the best, bar none."

Yesterday, the Clippers' selection of Curry was obviously big news. Several news stations were broadcasting it, and Min Congda happened to see it.

I sighed in my mind and thought, "Let's be more relaxed when negotiating the contract in the afternoon and be friendly to him. It can be considered as compensation for him."

"By the way, boss, what do you think the level of the Clippers' new general manager mentioned in the news is?" Min Congda asked.

"Which team is your favorite?"

"Why did Mr. Sterling appoint you as the team's general manager?"

"Mr. Stephen Curry, our rookie contract offer is a four-year contract worth 19 million, of which the third and fourth years are team options."

Bringing this skinny little guy to Los Angeles, with the reputation of being the number one draft pick, there will be disaster if the so-called morals are not matched, and it may affect his entire career.

Min Congda felt a little familiar when he heard the words. He seemed to have heard of this forum. It was indeed a sports forum. Because some hot social events had been on the hot search, it turned out that it existed in 2009.

"...The Los Angeles Clippers selected Stephen Curry from Davidson College with the first overall pick in yesterday's draft, instead of the highly anticipated Blake Griffin. Clippers media director Rob Ray

Chele said that this is the personal decision of their new general manager Smart, who appreciates and takes a fancy to Stephen Curry..."

Theoretically speaking, they are already one of the worst teams, and Min Congda's task is to get rid of this one.

Reporters in Los Angeles were obviously more interested in Min Congda, the suddenly airborne general manager.

Min Congda was wearing the trousers and shirt custom-made for him by the system. He shaved and fixed his hair in the morning, looking very human-like.

"Yes, you also came here from the mainland to live?"

"drive!"

Min Congda's language is as concise as ever.

He held Curry's big hand and said: "Los Angeles welcomes you. I just arrived yesterday. By the way, you are actually quite tall. How about your dunk?"

It is already very good that Min Congda can understand these questions and give responses.

The boss stood up and said, "Wow, boss, how many days have you not eaten? You need to eat so much for one breakfast?"

He drank the red tea and said: "Boss, do you usually watch basketball?"

"What else can I say? The Clippers are stupid. It's a waste to let go of a talented forward who only happens once in twenty years and choose a guard who is not much thinner."

Although the boss's words were scolding him, Min Congda was very happy after hearing this and left with a smile, not forgetting to say "I'd like to lend you some good words!"

The No. 1 pick with the first overall pick is more than just an honor. From an economic perspective, the salary of the No. 1 pick is about twice that of the seventh and eighth picks. They are both green and beautiful.

"Basketball is indeed a game of giants. He looks thin and short in the photo, but in reality he is a tall man of 1.9 meters!"

At 1:30 in the afternoon, the press conference for Curry to join the Clippers was officially held in the press hall of Staples Center. Min Congda met the "elementary school boy" he hand-picked in the draft for the first time.

While Min Congda confirmed in his heart that he had made the right choice, he shook hands cordially with Curry and took photos.

This primary school student was much taller than he expected, half a head taller than himself!

"Thank you for choosing me with the first pick, Mr. Smart, I won't let you down."

"It is also said that with Curry's small body, he will definitely be knocked to pieces if he cannot survive a season in the NBA!"

"Mr. Smart, what are your plans for the future of the Clippers?"

"Oh, needless to say, he must be a crazy guy. Why is he still called Smart? How smart is he? I think the Clippers are going to be obsolete. They may quit the NBA in two years, so why are they still playing basketball?

ah."

After finishing breakfast, Min Congda patted his chubby belly, checked out and paid. The system prepared a start-up capital of US$200 for him, otherwise he would not be able to afford food.

"..."

"Forum, what forum? American or Chinese?"

After answering this question, Min Congda gave all the reporters a smile, and then moved the microphone to Curry, saying that everyone should ask Curry more questions, and don't ask me, a person who is not very good in English!

Min Congda said: "Shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, egg tarts, siu mai, rice rolls, and fried beef river. Take one each and make me a bowl of tea."

"They also said that this Stephen Curry will be the hottest No. 1 pick, even better than Olowokandi!"

Min Congda remembers watching Slam Dunk when he was a kid. Sakuragi and Rukawa Kaede in it were just over 1.8 meters tall and could dunk at will.

The restaurant owner retold the posts and replies he saw in the forum with added detail. Min Congda was a little embarrassed after hearing this, and felt a little sorry for Stephen Curry.

Hearing what his boss said, Min Congda felt very proud. It seemed that he had made the right choice.

The press conference was completed relatively smoothly, but the reporters obviously did not have a good impression of Min Congda.

Min Congda gave Curry the Clippers' No. 30 jersey, and he has been a member of the Clippers since then.

Min Congda looked much more energetic after putting on new clothes. As expected, people depend on their clothes. The high-end Armani suit issued by the system greatly improved his temperament.

The boss brought over the barbecued pork buns, shrimp dumplings, and siu mai in the steamer.

"Of course, I've been here for Xi Nian. How are you, boss? Where do you work? Judging from your appearance, I think you work in a company."

"I have never been to this forum, what are they saying on the forum?"

Listening to Min Congda's broken English, Curry looked slightly embarrassed and said: "I can dunk, not bad..."

"Wow, boss, you are really hungry. Come and eat slowly. You will be satisfied with our fried beef dumplings. There is also black tea to relieve your tiredness, so don't choke."

"When the time comes, I will leave Los Angeles with the reputation of being the most unlucky number one scholar."

"Hurry up, boss, your chest is touching your back, don't worry about not paying."

Curry is not a lawless bad boy from the slums like Francis. He is a second-generation basketball player who has his own principles for doing things.

The boss said: "Of course, Cantonese people love basketball very much. There is a league in our village. The United States is still a country of basketball. I think people here love baseball and football more, and not so many people watch basketball."

"Uh...because I think...Curry is very good."

Min Congda didn't care about this, and he still had to negotiate the contract next.

Min Congda didn't explain much and started eating first. He was really hungry and swallowed the shaomai and shrimp dumplings in his stomach.

Min Congda's image in Ada's heart became a little better.

Min Congda didn't eat well yesterday, and his stomach was already stuck to his chest.

Ada carefully reported the work situation to Min Congda. Min Congda nodded and made an OK gesture without making any comments.

The boss watched Min Congda leave, shook his head and said: "What auspicious words, I have always been a crow's mouth, this is also a fool's errand."

It is conceivable that tonight the major sports media in Los Angeles will write articles to criticize this mysterious Chinese manager.

Min Congda was very satisfied with Rob Richley's "blame-shifting" speech, as he wanted this effect.

"Uh...because I'm very good."

I went back to the apartment to pack and prepare, and had a simple meal at noon. In the afternoon, Ada drove downstairs to the apartment on time to pick up Min Congda for Curry's press conference.

"Me? Of course I like Fu Ren in Los Angeles. Could it be that I also like this bad guy from the Clippers? They can't even pick the No. 1 pick, and they're scolded on the forum!"

Then it entered a Q&A session with reporters, where they had to interview the Clippers management and Curry.

As the boss went to make breakfast, he said: "I'm not worried about not giving you money, I'm worried that you won't be able to finish the meal and it will be wasted! Boss, your accent is from mainland China, right? You speak Chinese so standard."

"All the media in Los Angeles have been contacted, and they are already waiting at the press conference. Curry and his team have also set off, and Mr. Olshey is responsible for the reception. Also, Boss Sterling called to tell him about the press conference arrangements.

, as well as the signing of the contract, you are solely responsible for it.”

"It's a good thing I chose him. That Griffin is over two meters tall and his arms are thicker than my legs. He's even more awesome."

"Ahem, that's right. You are a manager."

"It's from China. The Goupu Basketball Forum. Everyone on it is talented and speaks well. If you are interested, you can check it out."

The boss brought over the fried beef river. The shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork and siu mai had already been eaten.

"No."

"Mr. Smart, have you ever worked in the NBA before?"

Although his father Dell Curry is still unsure whether to let his son play in Los Angeles, Curry himself took the lead in expressing his gratitude to the Clippers for their trust in winning the No. 1 pick.
To be continued...