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"Where are the Rockets' coaches?"

"Miles has already gone to talk."

After the meeting ended, Andy casually asked Granada, who was about to leave, and nodded when he heard the answer. For the tall, burly, and handsome Bob Myers, Andy was very fond of him.

When Granada arranged for the interview for the formation of a sports investment company, there were several candidates with rich experience in team management, but Andy naturally saw the Warriors from these people at a glance. Bob Myers, the best general manager who broke a bad team into a championship, the interview of the rising star of the agent circle representing 19 players has become a cutscene, and he is now the director of the basketball department of Andy Sports Company , is also the general manager of the future team prepared by Andy.

Oakland, California.

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Don Nelson, looked at the young agent Bob Myers who had dealt with him several times before him. He was known as a mad scientist, an outstanding tactician and innovator who invented the shark-killing tactic. The one-hour analysis and persuasion by Myers in front of him made it difficult to calm down.

Last year's Black Eight miracle was made possible by the entire Warriors team. Sighing, the group of people under him are the best in the playoffs. It is basically impossible to expect them to win the championship. Almost like dreaming.

For the 67-year-old Nelson, the most extravagant hope is undoubtedly to be able to get a championship, holding a ring that has never been obtained, and he can completely retire.

"Coach, believe me, Mr. Smith is not the Cohen of the Warriors. He is younger and more aggressive. He only has the championship in his eyes, and the Warriors' poor performance and serious financial losses cannot create a team you want. of the championship team.

The Rockets now have the best big man in the league and the superstar Tracy McGrady. As long as you take over this team, you want anyone in the league. As long as you can win the championship, Mr. Smith will not be stingy. For you, a tactical master, the use of any player is a piece of cake, isn't it. "

"The championship..." Old Nelson's eyes flashed a gleam. After the Black Eight Miracle, he has not yet chosen to renew his contract with the Warriors. He just hopes to put some pressure on the management and bring him a few needed players. , Reinforcing the team, now it seems that there may be a better choice.

"I need time to think about it, so sorry Miles, I can't give you an answer right now."

Hearing old Nelson's answer, Miles breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the mad scientist was tempted, and finally said with a smile: "Mr. Smith wants the championship, and he doesn't mind spending more money. He once joked that Pass,

The starting lineups of the best teams are All-Stars. Before I come, let me tell you something. The All-Star lineup needs an experienced and prestigious coach like you to lead the lineup. Only those players can get to know each other better. "

When Old Nelson heard this, he couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, but he was even more tempted to be the head coach of the Rockets. Perhaps this was the most likely journey to win a championship before he retired.

Thinking of the Asian giant who has grown up and can't be guarded, and McGrady who has a highlight moment of 35 seconds and 13 minutes, one more, two All-Star players, a deep bench lineup, my God, the picture is so beautiful, and now the giants are grouped together The trend is becoming more and more popular in the NBA. Old Nelson naturally knows that this kind of teamwork is the best way to win the championship. With his own flexible tactics, he is really close at hand.

Manhattan, New York.

Andy took Al and Granada into a high-end western restaurant, and the paparazzi who followed closely behind them also began to relax. The temperature at noon was still a bit high, and they were all about to go back to the car for something to eat. take a break.

But at this moment, another luxury Mercedes-Benz was parked on the side of the road. The paparazzi watched the door open wide with curiosity. Some of the people who came out recognized the person and hurriedly raised their cameras to take pictures. go up.

"Mr. Stern, do you have an appointment with Andy Smith?"

"Mr. Stern, has the Rockets deal reached the final stage?"

"Would you agree with Andy joining the league?"

. . . . . .

David Stern looked at the reporters surrounding him, he couldn't help being a little surprised, but he quickly relieved that these paparazzi should have followed Andy Smith, after all, that young man is the darling of various media.

Under the guidance of the assistant, David Stern, with a slight smile on his face, did not answer the reporters' questions, and walked quickly into the restaurant.

For young people who are willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to buy a team to join the league, this kind of thing is rare. How can David Stern stop, especially a person like Andy Smith, who can bring more to the league? s concern.

The atmosphere of the lunch was very relaxed and harmonious. They tasted delicious food, complimented each other, and chatted about various interesting things. Andy's humor also played a lot of role. And he also learned a lot about the experience of nba team management in David Stern's conversation, which is undoubtedly helpful to him.

"We will complete the deal this week, and I hope the alliance can accept me!" With a slight smile on his face, Andy picked up a white napkin and wiped the corners of his mouth. Everyone had almost eaten, and began to chat with the old man opposite Let's get down to business.

"Of course! Our league is a big family. Of course you are welcome to join us as an outstanding young man. I believe you will bring new vitality to the league. By the way, you are only 23 years old this year, right? Wow, you will be a member of the league. The youngest boss, this will leave me with a new record." Big Westen had a happy smile on his face.

"I am optimistic about you, Andy. You must know that since the Rockets got Yao, they have helped the league open up a huge market. Alexander did well before. Houston is also a good place, with a developed economy and enthusiastic fans. And the current The lineup is also very good, making it to the playoffs is not a problem."

"Hehe, thank you, Mr. Stern." Andy got the answer he wanted, and accepted all the praise from the old man David, but he still said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "I came here with ambition, The championship is my pursuit. To hit the championship, the All-Star lineup may make the league more influential in the Rabbit Country than it is now. After all, the fans of the Rabbit Country have already regarded the Rockets as their home team because of Yao’s relationship. .”

"Hehe... This would be a good idea, but, Andy, you have to prepare enough dollars, the all-star lineup will bring a luxury tax." David Stern couldn't help but hear Andy's ambition. His eyes lit up, and he said with a smile.

In this regard, Andy is very clear, like the giant project he wants to carry out now, he may have to pay a lot of luxury tax every year. The smile on that handsome face is even more charming, shrugging and saying relaxedly: "For those who can use beauty The problems solved by the knife are not problems. I have no concept of money. After all, making money is relatively easy and good for me.”

The domineering words were spoken, and everyone present couldn't help but use smiles to cover up the wry smiles in their hearts. This young man is really confident. Well, it is also a fact. It is indeed a matter of accumulating ten billion US dollars in assets a year. It's an incredible miracle. Andy is indeed qualified to be so domineering at this speed of making money.

David Stern shook his head and smiled wryly. Meeting such a young man who is not short of money and doesn't take money seriously, it seems that the structure of the league is going to change a lot. , Perhaps this year will be their only chance to hit the championship.

"The league isn't going to stop the Rockets from making an All-Star deal in the future, is it?"

With a slight smile on his face, David Stern said after a moment of pondering: "Of course, the league will respect every heart that wants to win a championship."

As the president of the NBA, he has made the NBA the leader of a successful commercial league. He has seen too many team owners waving checks and rushing into the league. There are some successes and some failures. It won't have much impact on the league, but it's just the birth of a new dynasty. No one can last forever. To put it bluntly, the NBA is a business league, and making money is still very important.