I really don't want to win the MVP

Chapter 99 Meeting the Team Owner
Although Jiang Mu doesn't care about many things, Jiang Mu, who is about to become a professional player, has done his homework in advance, and has a good understanding of the current situation of the New York Knicks in recent years.

In an ordinary restaurant in New York, Zhou Guolong complained with some resentment:
"If you don't sign the contract again, I think the three of us will eat grass!"

Erwan: "Jiang, you are really an amazing person. I know you are penniless, but you can make me and Zhou give everything to pay for you!"

Jiang Mu laughed out loud.

"The charm of personality, you must not understand! Because you two don't have it!"

Cam Reid's message finally came from Zhou Guolong's mobile phone: Tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning, Madison Square Garden!
In order to facilitate the negotiation this time, Reid sent another copy of James Dolan's information.

James Dolan, born in 1956, is currently the president and CEO of Cable TV Systems, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden, and the owner of the NBA New York Knicks.

Whether Dolan is the son of cable TV founder Charles Dolan, the nephew of MLB (American Professional Baseball League) Cleveland Indians owner Larry Dolan, or the older brother who serves on two cable TV boards, these Stuff is normal for an NBA team owner.

But Dolan had been drinking and taking drugs for a long time, and was considered to have an unstable temper. In 1993, he was sent to a drug rehabilitation center for treatment.In his spare time Dolan was very fond of music, and he performed as a singer.At the same time, he is also a philanthropist.He once donated to a hospital invested by Dikembe Mutombo in Congo.

The history of Dolan still surprised the three of them. The most surprising thing was that Jiang Mu never thought that Red would send these things to him. From this, it can be seen that Red really cares about Jiang Mu.

After the Knicks reached the Finals in 99, their performance declined year by year.

The team did not make the playoffs from the 2003-2004 season to the 2009-2010 season. In a survey conducted by Sports Illustrated, Dolan was also considered the worst NBA owner.

In 2007, NBA commissioner David Stern also criticized Dolan's management of the Knicks, saying "they didn't manage the team intelligently."

其中批评的主要一条是多兰在2001年曾给了尼克斯队得分后卫阿兰-休斯顿6年价值1亿美元的合同。而当时没有其他球队愿意给休斯顿出价超过7500万美元。休斯顿在签下肥约后只打了四个赛季便退役。当时他的合同还剩多达4000万美元。

In 2003, Dolan hired Isiah Thomas as the team's president of basketball operations and general manager to replace Scott Laydon. Thomas was ambitious at first, switching the lineup, strengthening the draft, and signing free agents, but The team's performance is still very bad.

After the 2004-2005 season, Dolan gave Larry Brown a five-year, $5 million contract.After a failed season, Brown was also fired, and the Knicks also bought out Brown's $5000 million contract.Brown only coached the Knicks for one season, earning Dolan $1800 million.

The dark history of Dolan made the three of them look at each other, especially Zhou Guolong and Erwan.

"Isn't it just that people are stupid and have a lot of money?"

"How about? Let's hit him too?"

Jiang Mu frowned deliberately: "Don't make trouble! The three of us can't play with such an old fox at this age! Besides, I rely on my strength!"

James Dolan also agreed to see Jiang Mu purely out of personal relationship with Cam Reid, but he only wanted to deal with this meeting as soon as possible. The mood was not very good, and Jiang Mu had been injured for more than a month, and now Reid was bothering himself with Jiang Mu's affairs.

Dolan was also very curious about Jiang Mu, wondering what kind of magical power Jiang Mu had that made Reid so obsessed, knowing that such an injury basically declared his career scrapped.

When Zhou Guolong and Erwan came to Dolan's office, they saw Dolan sitting on a chair exuding a regal aura.

Caucasian, blond hair, blond and black beard intertwined, smoking a cigarette, with disdain and impatience in his eyes.

Zhou Guolong glanced at Jiang Mu, Jiang Mu gave him a confident smile, Zhou Guolong put his heart on the line, bit the bullet and went on.

"Hello, Mr. James Dolan!"

Zhou Guolong's outstretched hand was hanging in the air, and Dolan didn't pay attention to this young manager who seemed to be only about 20 years old.

The stubbornness in Zhou Guolong's heart came up: grass!I'm here to talk about things. You inspect us, and we inspect you too. Isn't this the same reason as the arena recruitment?I really have to mess with you!
"What? Mr. Dolan isn't going to let us sit down? Is this how the New York Knicks negotiate player contracts?"

Red's face turned green beside him: Brother!Where is the point of negotiating a contract now?Besides, how can there be such a talk?
Dolan was taken aback: "Three young people, I actually didn't think it was necessary for us to talk. If it wasn't for Reid, maybe you wouldn't be here at all."

Zhou Guolong laughed: "No wonder, no wonder."

After speaking, he pulled Jiang Mu and Erwan to leave.

Zhou Guolong: Huh?Why didn't the old man yell "Wait!" like in the TV series?Don't Americans have the same negotiating routines as ours?
Zhou Guolong added fuel to the fire: "No wonder, the worst NBA owner selected by Sports Illustrated, Mr. Stern said that he has no wisdom to manage the team, and it turned out to be true!"

"and many more!"

Zhou Guolong: Hey, it’s still here, I knew it
Dolan's face has darkened: "You are very rude!"

Jiang Mu looked like "you are the agent, you go talk, it's none of my business", while Erwan and Red both started to tremble.

Zhou Guolong: "We are here to talk about trial training. You are inspecting Jiang, and Jiang is also inspecting you. The status is equal for the time being. Mr. Dolan's impoliteness is obvious after entering the door. We just have the same attitude."

Dolan's anger turned into curiosity. He was very curious about the relationship between the young manager in front of him and Jiang Mu.

"I admit that I planned to use the lottery picks in my hand to sign Jiang not long ago, but I have changed my mind a long time ago. I don't know where your confidence comes from. I will give you 3 minutes to convince me!"

Zhou Guolong also disappeared, reached out to pick up the expensive cigar on the table and put it in his mouth.

But what was embarrassing was that Zhou Guolong didn't find the lighter, Erwan cleverly took out the lighter and handed it to Zhou Guolong, Zhou Guolong glanced at Reid.

This old man really has no eyesight, no wonder the boss doesn't like it!
(End of this chapter)