NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 52: Alliance with the Spurs? Iron Triangle!

Several people went to Sean Marks' dormitory to sign contracts.

The 30-square-meter dormitory is simple with a bed and a desk. The desk is filled with data sheets and scouting reports, as well as a small fax machine.

Even the walls are covered with statistics and basketball posters, as well as many photos of Yao.

It shows Sean's love for basketball.

Unexpectedly, except for these A4 papers, other daily necessities were neat and clean. This was considered a "surprise inspection" by Jiang Chao and the two of them. They didn't expect that Zhang Fei could also embroider.

This is indeed a manager's fault. As a general manager, you must do everything in an orderly manner and be able to cope with everything at any time. There must be no chaos. If the general manager is in chaos, how can the people below him not be in chaos?

Jiang Chao called and asked Lao Lu to fax the contract.

Lao Lu was shocked: "Boss, have you found the general manager?"

"Well, we have to sign it now."

"OK, I'll pass it on now!"

The Knicks headquarters, which has been in turmoil for the past two days, is speculating on Jiang Chao's movements after he went on a business trip.

Coupled with today's Bird news and so on, everyone just wants to wait for a call from Jiang Chao.

After receiving the call, Lao Lu gathered around and asked about this and that.

After Lao Lu said he wanted to send a fax to an address in San Antonio, everyone immediately started thinking wildly.

Downey Jr. cares the most. To be honest, he also wants to see who is better than his father. If it is RC Buford, he will pretend that he didn't say anything. If he is convinced, even the deputy general manager will be convinced.

The top management of the Spurs is indeed not on the same level as other management. They are the founders of overseas Taobao. Just kidding!

Sean Marks poured water for Jiang Chao and Jiang Chao, and then said that while waiting for the fax, he made a few phone calls to resign and say goodbye.

"Please feel free~"

Jiang Chao also respected such a gentle man. He sat in his seat and watched the data reports he made on Jeremy Lin, John Wall and others, and motioned for his permission.

The Spurs are now preparing for next year's draft. This sense of advancement is worthy of being a benchmark for league management.

Sean Marks respectfully stepped aside and made 3 phone calls to the three people he respected the most in his career.

First, I called my immediate boss, RC Buford, and told me that he was resigning.

The Spurs have always been a Buddhist team, but RC was stunned when he heard that he was the general manager of the Knicks.

He asked Max to answer the phone for Jiang Chao and made one request: Don't let the boss be arbitrary.

Jiang Chao: "Don't worry, I'm not Dolan."

This is similar to the scene in later generations when Sean Marks went to the Nets. RC also asked the Nets to give Sean Marks enough respect.

The Spurs released Tsai Chongxin only after he promised not to interfere with the general manager's work.

But it's different now. Max is not RC's successor yet. He is just a small assistant, which is fine.

And he didn't do anything to the Knicks, unlike the richest man in the war country who made a mess of the Nets in later generations.

"Go ahead, Sean. If it's useful in the future, just say that we're not in the same zone, but we're still friends."

Sean Marks whispered his thanks: "Thank you!"

His eyes were already moist.

The second call was to his mentor Gregg Popovich. Popovich said everything will be good in the future and congratulated him.

What surprises Sean Marks is that he is the most reluctant head coach in the league to talk to outsiders.

I actually really want to talk to the youngest boss in the league:

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, grab our assistants, don't grab our players!"

Jiang Chao: "Friendly cooperation, Mr. Bobo."

"I'll treat you to some red wine when I get the chance." Jiang Chao, who knew Popovich's hobbies well, said with a smile.

"Then we must hire him. Sean is a good manager. With him here, New York will be fine."

Sean Marks and Stevens looked at each other, wow, is this Jiang Chao naturally friendly?

It's rare for Popovich to talk to him so gently. Popovich is a ruthless person who can be described in one sentence by ESPN reporters during courtside interviews.

The final call was to Tim Duncan, who had been his backup.

Duncan had already anticipated this call: "Well, do your best and I'll keep an eye on you."

Jiang Chao shouted next to him:

"Shifo, don't forget to come to New York to repair your car."

Duncan from the Blackjack garage over there has a black line on his face:

"Don't repair it. If it's broken, just buy a new one, boss."

Sean Marks took the call:

"I am now the general manager. New York is quite suitable for you to retire."

"I'm still a rookie!" Duncan hung up the phone.

As expected, they are all old comedians.

The Spurs are just such a fun group, they just feel like a family, just like the river in San Antonio, always calm.

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Max resigned successfully and there was no need to write a resignation letter.

It can be seen that the Spurs actually don't care.

Just like a hard-working non-core employee being poached by a similar company in another province, it will feel uncomfortable for a while, but it will not damage the foundation.

Except for the championship-level teams in the East and West, there is basically no big hatred.

And now the big center is already sitting upright studying the contract printed out by the fax machine.

"Boss Jiang, congratulations, the management team has been established!"

Stevens didn't look much further.

In fact, this contract is the same as his, which is 9.35 million for 5 years. Jiang Chao is the Duan Shui Master. These two managers of the same age have the same salary, which saves you the trouble of thinking.

"This is just the beginning. What do you think of Max? He will be paired with you in the future." Jiang Chao typically finished the job first and then asked about his feelings, making Stevens as boring as a sage.

Your sister's signature has been signed, what can I say?

Of course, he doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with it. People of the same age are easier to talk to. We are all newbies. It would be a good idea to discuss the future of the team together. It is unlikely that both parties will have their own opinions:

"Sean should be very motivated. Although he has never been a manager, I think his learning ability and character will do well in the management. People trained by the Spurs will not be bad."

"Well, once the youth storm starts blowing up, it'll be over. You get along well with him, no problem."

Jiang Chao exhaled.

joke!

The man who made the Nets shine.

Although he came to New York a few years early, I believe it will achieve the desired effect.

He is the only one in the world who knows how awesome Sean Marks is.

Jiang Chao actually has a better chance of selecting him now than when he becomes the Spurs' deputy general manager in a few years.

Parker was right, he really needed a puppet talker.

But he is not the one who takes the blame, and will probably share the future credit, but there must be someone in this position.

Originally, Jiang Chao wanted to use Downey Jr., but just thinking about it, he would be criticized even more if he used it. A master dad doesn't need to use his son? Do you think he is a son?

Downey Jr. is indeed good at running errands, and he has inherited his father's advantages and can save money!

So Jiang Chao kept him because he wanted to be Sean Marks' deputy.

You can tell by looking at his recent performance. He is good at running errands and negotiating. He is worthy of being a young man with a background as a scout.

And Sean Marks is the one who listens to him the most because he has not yet become the deputy general manager. You must know that Cai Chongzhen was unable to speak later. Marks has too much power.

In Jiang Chao's opinion, it will explode sooner or later.

So, his Knicks.

The power will still be in his hands.

Now, becoming the unknown benefactor of Sean Marks in advance will firmly tighten Jiang Chao's power.

Youth storm?

Jiang Chao storm!