Build a Dream Dynasty

After finishing the conversation with Danny Fagan, Jiang Mingliang stayed at home for a whole day, doing nothing else and reflecting.

In the six months since he took over the team, the Nets went from a fish-belly team that everyone disliked to the Miami Heat, which just won the big three. Even the strict Jiang Shixiao praised his performance. However, the conversation with Feigen exposed one of Jiang Mingliang's shortcomings. Because his consciousness was influenced by two people at the same time, while retaining Jiang Mingliang's inherent rationality, he was more indulgent to some people he liked in his previous life. When talking to Fagan about the topic of Yi Jianlian, Jiang Mingliang did not make an offer according to the original plan, but tolerated it in the later stage and made an offer that exceeded his expectations, which was in line with his strategizing when facing other players in the offseason. very different!

Another weak point of the Nets' management lies in their connections. So far, Jiang Mingliang has been in charge of the Nets for half a year. Although he has more or less contacted the management of the league, there has never been any further negotiation. In the middle of the season, I was caught in trade rumors several times, and they were all dominated by other teams, and some trade negotiations involving multiple teams, which had to be operated by several parties, would not bring the Nets a share of the pie. Nearly isolated from the league, that doesn't bode well.

Jiang Mingliang needs a leader to correct his mistakes, to broaden the team's contacts, and to bring experience to this young management team.

With the achievements Jiang Mingliang has achieved today, there are not many who are qualified to be his leader. Of course, this one is definitely the most important person among them, and his reputation is like thunder!

As a player, he has entered the finals nine times, and is the only losing FMVP in NBA history. When it comes to these resumes, it is not difficult to guess that this candidate is Jerry West. In 1982, Jerry West was named general manager of the Lakers, and through shrewd trading and skillful drafting, he laid a solid foundation for the Lakers' showtime dynasty. In 1996, the discerning West traded center Vlade Divac from the Charlotte Hornets for Kobe Bryant, the 13th overall pick of the year, in the summer trade of that year, and signed him. Under Shaquille O'Neal, the former Orlando Magic super center who has become a free agent, the "OK" combination formed by the two eventually led the Lakers to achieve the first NBA after the Bulls dynasty in 2000-2002 (and so far). The only one) three-peat. In 2002, West left Los Angeles and was hired by the Memphis Grizzlies as basketball director. Despite the team's record at the bottom of the NBA at the time, West managed to make a makeover. In the 2004-05 season, the Grizzlies won 50 games in a season for the first time, and he himself was once again voted the NBA's best manager. In the following two seasons, the Grizzlies also successfully entered the playoffs and gradually became one of the strong teams in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, in the 2006-07 season, the team leader Pau Gasol was injured and missed, which affected the team's record and made the Grizzlies the worst team in the league again. The team's chaotic situation and the team's owner always wanted to sell the team, West left the Grizzlies in the summer of 2007 and retired from the arena on the grounds that he was "no longer young, physically and mentally exhausted."

After three years of retirement, it seems that this former legend has begun his retirement life and is taking care of his longevity. But Jiang Mingliang knows clearly that the legend of the old man will continue in the next few years. He will go to the Warriors to constantly correct the mistakes of this team that have gone off track, and finally build a dynasty with 3 championships in 4 years. After successfully retreating, he went to the Clippers again to accept a new challenge. He brought George and Leonard under his command in one breath, and once again became the top team in the league. If you don't pay attention from time to time, how can you grasp the development of the alliance so accurately?

A more appropriate point is that the logo man has gone through the entrepreneurship in the Lakers and the Grizzlies, and now he doesn't care so much about his position and rights. Whether it is the Warriors or the Clippers, he plays the role of a team consultant and derails when the team is off track. From this point of view, he will not conflict with Jiang Mingliang and Stevens because of his excessive desire for power.

Just like when he went to Indiana to invite Stevens, he learned that Jerry West is now recuperating in the mountains. Jiang Mingliang booked a flight ticket and went to the northwest mountains in person.

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Unlike the general public who are addicted to the feasting and feasting of the metropolis, Jerry West likes the bustling Los Angeles because of the Lakers, but in life he prefers small towns that no one cares about. Strange peaks and cliffs; rivers criss-cross, waterfalls cascading down cliffs and valleys, as well as mist-shrouded mountains and ancient trees.

This is also just like his surname Ge, he likes challenges and likes to start from low.

After more than two hours of mountaineering, Jerry West also felt a little tired. As soon as he got home, he hurried to the kitchen to replenish himself with some energy.

A sandwich, a plate of macaroni, West just finished dinner like this, picked up his phone habitually, and found that there were six missed calls on it, all from his friend Chaudhry.

Looks like something urgent! Thinking of this, West wiped his oily hands and dialed back.

"Joe, what's the matter? I didn't hear it just now!" Jerry West asked after the other end of the phone got through.

"Thank goodness, Jerry, you finally called back, change your clothes quickly, there is a distinguished guest visiting!" On the other end of the phone, Choudhury could lower his voice. Even so, West could hear the urgency in his voice.

An hour later, Jerry West was in the farm here, and Choudhury walked in from the door with Jiang Mingliang. Jiang Mingliang was wearing jeans and a GI jacket, UU reading www. uukanshu.com is somewhat consistent with the environment of the farm

It was actually him!

He actually came in person!

This sincerity is really enough!

"Hello, Mr. Jiang! Welcome here. I've been following your Nets very much this year. You're doing a great job! A group of young people, very disciplined while showing talent. You and Coach Stevens are really good. It's great."

"In the past period of time, the results of the Nets have really satisfied me. However, I also constantly found my shortcomings, so I came to you." Jiang Mingliang smiled.

"It's been three years since I left the league, and it's rare that someone still thinks of me. This feeling is not bad."

"Our team is young, but that doesn't mean we don't need experienced seniors. In my opinion, every silver hair on your head contains wisdom, so I would like to invite you to New York, and together we create a big occasion!"

Jiang Mingliang's straightforwardness surprised West a little. He admired Jiang Mingliang's directness. After all, they are not opponents in business negotiations.

After calming down a little, Jerry West said calmly: "I have no plans to re-run a team, and in my opinion, you and Stevens did a very good job, I am not a guest. Literally, you guys did a really good job."

"So, cooperating with smart people can get twice the result with half the effort. I think your experience and wisdom can help us. And objectively speaking, I need you very much." Jiang Mingliang said sincerely.

As early as when he saw Jiang Mingliang, West guessed his intentions, and at the same time, he was also evaluating the role he could play in the Nets.

People network, his own network advantage must be what Jiang Mingliang lacks.