hotmtlnovel Chapter 588 Great Thoughts
Chapter 588 Great Thoughts
Chapter 588 Great Thoughts
Min Congda gave his suggestion very sincerely, hoping that the Rockets can stand up strong through this No. [-] pick and become a new force in the West.
As for Morey, although he begged Min Congda for advice and help before, his real purpose was to exchange the draft pick for the Clippers' finished product.
Harden was Morey's first choice, and then George, Leonard, and Butler were also seen by Morey, drooling with greed.
Especially Butler, currently Butler's data in the Clippers is mediocre, but in the limited playing time, he has shown great potential.
The point is, Butler is a native of Houston. Unlike Harden, he can go back to his hometown to play.
After all, for NBA players, it is very attractive to be able to play in front of their folks and achieve success.
Therefore, the No. [-] candidate proposed by Min Congda, what ah, what Kun, after a few glances at Morey, he didn't have much interest.
He wholeheartedly waited for the finals to be traded with the Clippers. As for using the No. [-] pick to pick someone directly, it was just the Rockets' plan B.
Min Congda always felt a little uncomfortable after getting through with Morey.
He always felt that this fat man was not thinking about the draft at all, but wanted to get something from the Clippers.
It's okay if you want to make some money, but you can't give me the number one lottery!
He felt more and more that this Morey was unreliable. When he asked for help before, he spoke better than he sang.
Now I sincerely give you advice, you don't want to listen, you just want to take advantage of me.
If I could, I would trade Curry to you directly, but can I?The system TM won't allow it!
The same is true for the No. [-] pick. If I can choose blindly, I will directly choose myself in the draft, but I can't.
With the start of the finals, Min Congda refocused on the game between the Clippers and the Heat.
This round of finals can be described as what everyone expected, the peak duel between the old and new Galaxy battleships.
Everyone has been looking forward to a season of shining stars, and finally got their wish in the finals.
Pre-match predictions and comments for this round of the series are flocking in, and those who support the Clippers believe that the Clippers will defend the title and usher in a new era.
Those who support the Heat think that this will be the afterglow of the old era. After the Mavericks, the last batch of former idols will realize their dreams in the finals.
Judging from the support rate before the finals, the Heat are higher than the Clippers, which shows that many old fans still hope that the Heat will win the championship.
I hope Nash can realize his dream, I hope Bosh and Howard can win their own championships, and I hope Ray Allen and Lewis, the supersonic twin stars, can work together to get two championship rings.
In short, the sentimental party still accounts for the majority.
Since the Clippers won the championship last season, many people know that the NBA has entered a new era.
Especially for Chinese fans, the group of stars who grew up with them in 00 are gradually fading out of the championship.
Kobe and Duncan were eliminated one after another, and Nowitzki failed to make the playoffs. The Clippers' dominance in the West will become stronger and stronger.
When youth is passing away, people always hope for something to comfort them. Although they cannot prevent everything from disappearing, they can also comfort their lives.
The morale of the Heat team is even stronger. Although the first game is in Los Angeles, the Heat team is full of confidence in the first game.
First of all, the Heat defeated the Cavaliers in the semifinals and knocked James off the horse, which was an excellent encouragement for the whole team.
Secondly, although the Heat are mainly veterans, the physical condition of the whole team is very good. The main players such as Nash, Howard, and Wade are all in good health.
In the end, the two sides played against each other twice in the regular season. The Heat won both games and kept the pressure on the Clippers, which can be regarded as a little advantage.
Of course, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the record in the regular season is not counted, and everything in the playoffs starts from scratch.
Before the game, ESPN specifically found the media department of the Clippers, hoping to interview Min Congda.
Min Congda has always been quite resistant to this kind of interview. What do you think he would say during the interview?
So I always let Ada or Richley refuse, and I don't want to say anything more.
But this time ESPN was well prepared, knowing that the Clippers would refuse, and it would not do to spend money to find Clippers employees to disclose Min Congda's whereabouts. The Clippers employees are very loyal and never willing to disclose the whereabouts of their general manager.
Since going the right way and crooked ways won’t work, ESPN simply bought a high-priced ticket for the seat next to Min Congda’s usual seat, and went directly to the door, hoping to interview Min Congda.
In the finals last year, before and after, the reporters didn't get a word out of Min Congda's mouth.
In the current NBA, interviews about Min Congda are often traffic codes.
In addition to buying seats, ESPN also used a beauty trick. They asked Jimmy Sale, a beautiful reporter who had just jumped over from comtast sports, to sit on a seat with a hidden microphone and wait for Min Congda to come over.
Jimmy Sale is 32 years old this year, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and a sweet smile, but she is not the kind of American sweetheart-style doll beauty, but reveals an intellectual and mature beauty.
Needless to say, Min Congda really likes this model, so when he sat down and waited for the game to start, Saier came up to him and straightforwardly expressed that he wanted to ask Min Congda a few questions, and Min Congda nodded and agreed.
"Mr. Smart, what do you think of this finals? Do you think the Clippers can successfully defend their title?"
"Uh... I think the most important thing in NBA games is...peace ~ friendship first, competition second, this is what we Chinese often say."
Min Congda's first sentence made Saier unable to fix it.
Although most players, coaches or managers are asked such straightforward questions, they will be euphemistic or make a joke.
There are also direct people who will say, we have won this championship, and so on.
But it was the first time she had heard of someone like Min Congda who put friendship first and competition second.
This made it impossible for her to ask the following questions.
However, Purcell has also worked in the sports circle for more than ten years, and he is not only responsible for the vase of sweet smiles, he has a strong adaptability.
She immediately followed Min Congda's words and asked: "Smart, why do you always pay attention to friendship every time you mention issues related to victory or defeat, or that victory or defeat is not so important? What is the reason? The Clippers It’s obviously a winning team.”
Since Sell was sent to do the interview, he must have done his homework before, and he has seen many interviews related to Min Congda.
She also came with a certain mission, not only to interview Min Congda in the finals, but the key is to establish a good relationship with Min Congda.
This is the case in the sports and entertainment circles. Oftentimes, whether you can get first-hand news from celebrities or interviews from the front line depends on the relationship between the reporter and them.
I have a good relationship and treat you as a friend. I will talk to you when there is something to do, and I am willing to share important news with you.
The relationship is mediocre, or even bad, and you will be rejected directly, interview?There is no door, and I don't even want to see you.
Therefore, a big media like ESPN needs reporters to maintain a good and close relationship with team executives and stars.
There are mainly two people in the major media who can't handle it. Among the players is LeBron James, and among the executives is Min Congda.
The interviews LeBron James accepts are generally very formal and impersonal, and the content of the discussions is often checked by his agent.
Some important news, such as his own transfer, contract, sneaker endorsement, etc., will never be disclosed to the media. He has his own team.
As for Min Congda, he is even more mysterious. Sometimes he talks too much and talks nonsense, making the alliance bloody.
Sometimes you don't say a word, keep your mouth shut, and don't reveal any information.
James has some journalist friends who are not in close contact, and people around him will always reveal some information.
Min Congda was like the godfather of Corleone living in Staten Island. Everything was covered up so that no one could know, but at the same time he was influencing the alliance all the time.
At present, no media, no reporter has established a relationship with Min Congda even as a friend.
It is even more impossible to buy people around him. ESPN, Turner TV and other relevant officials said, "I have never seen such a monolithic team. We suspect that the media department of the Clippers is a secret service with special confidentiality training. .”
In fact, it's not a secret training, but Min Congda is very kind to everyone, everyone is not short of money, and they are also very loyal.
In the case that everyone is relatively loyal, once the news leaks, it is easy to find out who it is.
No one wants to be found out for a little profit, and then lose this good job. Naturally, everyone is unwilling to cooperate with the media.
Now, Sale is sitting next to Min Congda, trying hard to establish a friendship with Min Congda, but completely ignoring the other side of the seat, Ada has angry eyes.
Facing Purcell's question, Min Congda thought for a while and said, "Uh, because, I think, modern basketball, modern sports, and the over-emphasis on winning and losing have caused many distortions in this sport. Especially in a large amount of commercial capital Injected into the situation, basketball has become a game that depends on the outcome, a super-large reality show. I must admit that such a reality show is very exciting and addictive, but it is out of basketball, out of this the joy of the sport itself."
Sell originally asked casually, but Min Congda didn't expect that there was really something in his stomach, so he began to talk freely.
"Basketball was first invented by Dr. Naismith. His purpose was to let students have a good way to exercise indoors in winter, because the spring field in winter is snowy and very cold, which is not suitable for outdoor sports. Afterwards, basketball became popular all over the world, and Dr. Naismith himself became a basketball coach, but his coaching record was not outstanding. In fact, when he coached the team, he never focused on winning or losing, but paid more attention to the personal development of the players , I hope they grow up healthily, instead of being desperate and unscrupulous for victory."
"I think that in competitive sports, it is a human instinct to win for honor or money. So you see, how well football, basketball, and various sports and business events are doing, so many people are crazy about it. But like Dr. Naismith, it is a noble character and a great sentiment to value the healthy development of people. The earliest purpose of sports was to strengthen the body and find the joy of life. But now, everything is distorted , how many people fall on the road of chasing victory. Injuries, doping, drugs, and suffering from a lifetime of illness. Many people who love sports programs actually don’t exercise at all. citizen."
"So you ask me, why do I say that friendship comes first, and competition comes second, because this is an advanced concept born of the development of socialist sports in the past by the Chinese, and it is a kind of humanism that is too advanced and focuses on human beings. Thinking. This is a great thought that is far beyond the times, beyond people's instinct and utilitarianism. This is why I have always emphasized it so much, understand?"
Min Congda once said that Saier was confused. What kind of theory is this?It sounds reasonable, but it's not right.
If it were someone else, Sale would think he was talking nonsense, and make up these things improvised, just to tease me?
But Min Congda is different. He really perseveres, saying that he doesn't care about winning or losing, and pays more attention to the personal development of players.
Not only did he say it in interviews, but it is said that he has always insisted on this statement in front of the players in private.
This shows that this is his real thinking, he is the unity of knowledge and action, rather than trying to sell dog meat as a sheep's trick.
Talk about the most difficult road, but actually go to the group, say that I am loyal and will not leave, but actually turn around and leave, say that I don’t care about money, only the championship, and actually win more than anyone else...
Purcell has seen too many people in the sports world who say one thing and act the other.
Purcell felt from the bottom of his heart that Smart might be a person with truly great ideas.
Purcell felt that the questions she had prepared before were useless, so she decided to ask some more personal questions.
She thought for a while and said, "Smart, after the relationship between you and Daddario ended, did you have no new emotional goals? It seems that there has been no emotional news about you."
Min Congda was taken aback, he didn't know how the topic turned into a relationship issue, and what was this woman doing?She said she was a sports reporter, so how could she ask relationship questions?
At this time, Ada stood up and said to Sell: "Sorry, Mr. Smart does not accept interviews on such personal issues, sorry."
Saying that, Al asked Min Congda to get up, and then changed seats with him, separating him from Sale.
At this time, there is less than half an hour before the start of the game.
Saier was very helpless, Ada, Min Congda's personal secretary, always isolated everything.
ESPN also tried to bribe the secretary, but the situation was not effective at all.
Min Congda couldn't help asking Ada quietly: "Ada, this woman said she was a reporter, who is she? Is she a reporter?"
Sometimes Ada feels speechless about Min Congda's intelligence, sometimes he is very wise, and sometimes he is as stupid as a bear.
"Yes, ESPN specially asked you to interview you. Because you have never accepted various interviews."
"Oh, that's right, I really don't like being interviewed. Then...then didn't they try to bribe you, and the Clippers and others."
"Of course, but we won't be bribed. I rejected them all. Everyone rejected them. Even if you give money, you won't be willing to sell your information."
"Thank you Ada...how much are they paying?"
"Well...the last time there was a TV station, the bid was 20 US dollars. It is said that there is a higher price."
Min Congda's heart was shocked, and he thought: "You media are so confused! If you want my interview and news, just give me 20 yuan directly! You have to find a middleman, but the middleman refused! You are so confused! "
(End of this chapter)