basketball pope

Chapter 93 [Bold words, official signing]

Young and Raptors manager Glenn Gruward met in New York to finalize the contract.

His request was too simple, so simple that Glenn felt that he was young and did not know how to do it. In the end, Yang Rui insisted on signing for only one year. "You can give it to me. I will renew the contract next year after the results are obtained."

The salary is given casually, and the league cannot find a second person for this kind of request.Glenn suspected that he was getting old. How could negotiating a head coach contract in the NBA be like going to the supermarket to buy groceries without haggling?

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

He does not seek to dig big-name stars, but just keeps a few newcomers, and the management will definitely give him face.

In his previous life, the inexperienced assistant coach Butch Carter succeeded Darnell Walker as the head coach, and he almost led the team to the playoffs in 99.

This person has only been a coach in the Raptors for more than two years, and his level is extremely low. Under the premise of having speed-oriented perimeters such as Carter, McGrady, DiBron, Christie, etc., he insisted on attacking for two years, focusing on defense, and shortening the season. Averaged only 91.1 points, it is not too much to say that he is mentally ill.

As long as Yang Rui successfully leads the Raptors into the playoffs, it should attract other teams to poach players next year. If the Raptors want to keep people, they must offer a high salary, which is definitely 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 flew to Toronto immediately, signed the contract officially and held a press conference.

Raptors owner Chad Peddie personally greeted him: "Jerry Young just helped the Knicks win the NBA championship, and he made an ugly offensive team the strongest offensive team. His ability can make people Regardless of his age, every player I've asked said it was a surprise to have him as a coach."

The Raptors, who have been eliminated long ago, have all the players on vacation. Has the boss asked them who knows?This is a gimmick.

Glenn also said: "We have full confidence in Jerry, he will definitely build the Raptors into an offensive team."

Yang Rui was the protagonist of the press conference. When asked by reporters about his thoughts, he said: "I am eager to become a head coach and gain a bigger stage. When this opportunity came, my family and I were shaking with excitement."

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

"This is a young and promising team. Unfortunately, the previous coaches didn't know how to train them, and they wasted the talents of many newcomers. For example, Tracy, who was a blue-collar player in the team last season... His conditions can be a star swing. People. And Camby, Doug Christie, they made a big impression on me."

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

He was afraid that Camby would run away in vain like the previous life, and the Raptors actually used him for veteran Charles Oakley. This is simply insane. 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 a specific inspection."

The reporter asked: "The labor-management negotiations are not going well. The new season is likely to be suspended, and there is not enough time to break 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 soldiers come, they will block water and cover with soil. 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 super offensive team, attack and win. In addition, lead the team to the playoffs." Yang Rui answered happily.

The answer shocked the whole room.Glenn was surprised that Yang Rui and the Raptors made a bet that they would enter the playoffs, and there was absolutely no need to disclose it to the public.Once it is made public, the meaning will be different, and if it cannot be done, it will attract criticism.

The reporters were immediately excited, big news.

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

"It's not the management's request, but I am personally optimistic about the prospects of the Raptors. Once people have goals, they will become very motivated."

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

"[-]%, 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.

The owner, Chad, was stunned. If the Knicks had just won the championship, and the offense was outstanding, the Jazz and the Bulls could not be prevented. He would have suspected that the team had found a lunatic.

No one thought the Raptors would make the playoffs, and from the mouths of the youngest head coach ever, it's sure to make sports headlines in Canada.

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

The management predicts that the home attendance rate will definitely increase in the new season, and the billboards and broadcasting rights on the sidelines should also be settled.Win or lose, they can make a little more money.

Only one day after signing the contract, the Raptors have a trend of "turning over the serf and singing". Chad is very happy, praised Glenn's operation, and invited Yang Rui to dinner, looking forward to next season.

Although the Raptors had the second-worst record in the league, they failed to make the top three in the draft lottery and only got the fourth overall pick. Chad was very depressed about this. 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 length is not small.

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

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

"From the first in the East to the last in the East, Jerry Young said that he will lead the Raptors to rise and win the game offense."

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

The rumors between 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, to become an NBA head coach based on personal ability, this is God.

With the advantage of 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 to let the media help him hype him. 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 caused a butterfly effect, and the league president considered promoting him.

(End of this chapter)