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Yang and Raptors manager Glenn Gruward met in New York to finalize the deal.

His request was so simple that even Glenn felt that he was young and ignorant. In the end, Yang Rui insisted on signing for only one year, and said something when he mentioned salary. "Just look at it and give it to me. I'll renew the contract next year after I get results."

The salary is given casually, and the league can't find another person for this kind of request. Glenn suspects that he is getting old. How can he negotiate a head coach contract in the NBA? It’s like going to the supermarket to buy groceries without haggling.

Yang Rui knew that the suspension would come next, and the season had shrunk to only 50 games, so the salary could not be higher. He only signed for one year to retreat. The Raptors have many potential rookies in the new season. As long as they stay, they will definitely achieve results.

He doesn't want to poach big-name players, just keep a few newcomers, and the management will definitely give him face.

In his previous life, the underrated assistant coach Butch Carter succeeded Darnell Walker as the coach, and almost led the team to the playoffs in 1999.

This man has only been a coach for the Raptors for more than two years, and his level is extremely low. Under the premise of having Carter, Tracy McGrady, Di Brown, Christie and other speedy perimeters, he insisted on playing offensive positions for two years, focusing on defense, and shortened the season. He averaged only 91.1 points per game. It is not too much to say that he is mentally ill.

As long as Yang Rui successfully leads the Raptors to the playoffs, next year it should attract other teams to poach. If the Raptors want to keep people, they must offer high salaries, which must be much higher than Glenn's previous long-term contract offer.

Yang Rui's request is that the first assistant must be Tom Thibodeau. Another member of the championship team came to vote, poaching the corner of the Knicks coaching staff to buy one get one free, of course Glenn happily agreed.

After the negotiation, Yang Rui and Thibodeau immediately flew to Toronto, formally signed the contract and held a press conference.

Raptors owner Chad Peddie personally welcomed the scene: "Jerry Young just helped the Knicks win the NBA championship. He turned a team with an ugly offense into the strongest offensive team. His ability can make people Regardless of his age, every player I asked said he was a surprise to have as a coach."

The Raptors, who have been eliminated a long time ago, all the players are on vacation. Who knows if the boss has asked them? That's a gimmick.

Glenn also said: "We have full confidence in Jerry, and he will definitely turn the Raptors into a strong offensive team."

Yang Rui was the protagonist of the press conference. He was asked by the reporter how he felt. He said: "I am eager to become the head coach and get a bigger stage. When this opportunity comes, my family and I are so excited that we are trembling."

The reporter asked: "What do you think of the Raptors?"

"This is a young team with great potential. Unfortunately, the previous coaches didn't know how to train them, and they wasted a lot of new talent. For example, Tracy, who was a blue-collar team last season...his conditions can definitely become a star swing People. And Camby, Doug Christie, they really impressed me."

Yang Rui sent a signal - I want to reuse you.

He was afraid that Camby would run away for nothing like in his previous life. The Raptors traded him for veteran Charles Oakley. This is simply crazy. Both of them are blue-collar workers. ?

The reporter asked: "In the new season, will they be the core of the team?"

Yang Rui said: "This will be discussed after specific investigation."

The reporter asked: "The labor negotiations are not going smoothly. The new season is likely to be suspended, and there is not enough time to run in. Have you ever thought about how to face this problem?"

"Play simple and easy-to-understand tactics and run in the regular season. There is a saying in China that when the soldiers come, the water will be blocked and the soil will be covered. I will do my best to help the team win."

The reporter asked: "What is your goal for the new season?"

"Turn the Raptors into a team with super offensive power, attack and win. In addition, lead the team to the playoffs." Yang Rui answered happily.

The answer stunned the whole room.

Glenn was surprised. Yang Rui made a bet with the Raptors to enter the playoffs, and there was no need to disclose it to the public. Once it is made public, the meaning will be different. If it cannot be done, it will attract criticism.

The reporters were immediately excited, big news.

Someone asked: "The Raptors were the bottom team in the Eastern Conference last season. Is this what the management asked of you? Do you think it is too difficult?"

"It's not the management's request, but I'm personally optimistic about the prospects of the Raptors. Once a person has a goal, he will become more motivated."

The reporter asked: "How sure are you that you can do this?"

"50%, I don't think the Raptors are a bad team. There are many outstanding potential players here. As long as they trust me, I will create miracles with them." Yang Rui smiled.

Boss Chad was stunned. If the Knicks hadn't just won the championship and had outstanding offense, the Jazz and the Bulls couldn't defend them, he would suspect that the team had hired a lunatic.

No one thinks the Raptors can make the playoffs, and speaking from the youngest head coach in history will definitely make sports headlines in Canada.

Sure enough, the Toronto media reported this incident to the maximum extent, and the Chinese fans were all excited. Many people said that in the new season, they would start to pay attention to this team that has been at the bottom of the NBA since joining the NBA.

The management predicts that the attendance rate at home in the new season will definitely increase, and the billboards and broadcast rights on the sidelines of the court should also be available. Whether they win or not, they can make more money.

After signing for only one day, the Raptors had a tendency to "turn over and sing." Chad was very happy and praised Glenn's operation. He also invited Yang Rui to dinner and looked forward to the next season.

Although the record of the Raptors ranks second to last in the league, Chad was very depressed because he failed to pick the top three in the draft lottery and only got the fourth pick. The attention brought by Yang Rui made him feel better Some.

Other local media have also reported the news of the Raptors one after another, and the space is not small.

"Knicks coaching staff split, Tom and Jerry switch to Toronto Raptors."

"Became the head coach of the NBA at the age of 24, the Chinese genius Jerry Yang created a magical record."

"From No. 1 in the East to No. 1 in the East, Jerry Young said that he will lead the Raptors to rise and attack to win."

"The craziest declaration in history, Jerry Young expresses his confidence to lead the bottom team to the playoffs."

The rumors among the fans are even more mysterious. Yang Rui, who was only 24 years old, suddenly wore a yellow robe. Most fans were curious about his past and began to inquire about his information. After finding out that he was an orphan, they admired his achievements even more.

Without a strong background, becoming an NBA head coach based on personal ability is a godsend.

With the Knicks winning the championship, Yang Rui's name suddenly entered everyone's field of vision, including league president David Stern.

Yang Rui has no money and no connections for the media to help him hype. In order to gain more popularity and exposure, he can only speak big words and use difficult goals to attract attention.

What he didn't expect was that his rhetoric triggered a butterfly effect, and the president of the league considered promoting him.