NBA Ten Thousand Worlds Bishop

Chapter 254 Getting Ready for the Champions Parade

Davidson took McCaw to a tavern near the arena. After ordering two beers, he found a place to sit down.

"Wilson, it's a pity that you were not invited to coach the Grizzlies in the first two years."

"Actually, I was very inclined to invite you to the Grizzlies, but Stu Jackson still prefers to hire coaches with older qualifications." After taking his seat, John took a sip of his wine and said with a wry smile.

What John McCaw said is all true. At the beginning, he was really inclined to ask Davidson to coach the Grizzlies. After all, Davidson was able to bring the All-Star Muresan to join him.

However, Grizzlies general manager Stu Jackson disagreed. McCaw, the boss, was under pressure and finally hired the candidate recommended by Stu, 43-year-old Brian Winster.

This Winster has coached in the league for nine years, but all of them were assistant coaches for Hawks head coach Wilkens.

Some people may wonder, the boss tends to hire Davidson, why is it Stu Jackson who has the final say? Is the boss's words useless?
For other teams, it is natural that the boss speaks out, and everyone in the entire team works for the boss...

But the situation of the Grizzlies is a bit special. To be precise, Stu Jackson's identity is a bit special.

This guy was recommended by Stern to the Grizzlies, and he has a very close relationship with Stern in private. Under such circumstances, McCaw naturally had to respect Jackson's opinion, and finally chose Brian Winston as the head coach of the team.

Davidson had heard some rumors about this before, and knew that McCaw might have been really helpless at the time.

"Well, John, don't mention the past."

"I didn't make it to Vancouver in the past two years, but it doesn't mean I can't do it in the future, right?" Davidson said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, McCaw immediately took a gulp of beer, and what he was waiting for was Davidson's words.

Davidson's meaning is already quite obvious, and he will join the Grizzlies in the future.

As for how far this future is, McCaw feels that it must not be too long, otherwise, there would be no such conversation tonight.

"That's right, Wilson, you're right. We still have opportunities to cooperate in the future."

"Don't worry, if you are willing to come to the Grizzlies, I will definitely give you the highest salary in the league." McCaw patted his chest and promised.

Davidson shook his head. Salary wasn't his primary concern.

The coach with the highest salary in the league at the moment is Hawks coach Wilkens, with an annual salary of around 500 million, and the Spurs coach Popovich is probably the same.

It's just that both of them are head coaches and general managers, so their salaries are naturally higher.

And Davidson's annual salary of 300 million is actually relatively top among the coaching group.

Even if McCaw gave a higher salary, it is absolutely impossible to exceed 500 million US dollars.

The only thing Davidson wants to know is, after he joins, who is in charge of this Grizzlies team?

Is it myself, or Stu Jackson.

As far as Davidson knew, Stu Jackson was pretty strong.

In fact, Petrie is already considered to be one of the more talkative general managers. In front of Stu Jackson, Petrie should be regarded as a good old man.

If I want to go to the Grizzlies, the first thing I have to solve is Stu Jackson, otherwise there must be a lot of trouble behind.

"John, you know I don't particularly care about salary. If I really care about salary, I will mention it to the king. They can't refuse." Davidson said with a smile.

It is indeed impossible to refuse. Even if Davidson asks for the coach's maximum salary of 500 million US dollars, the Kings probably can only grit their teeth and give it.

John McCaw is definitely not a fool. Knowing that Davidson had the idea of ​​leaving the King, something must have happened.

Otherwise, how could he have thought of leaving the team after leading the team to win the championship just now...

The most likely thing is that there is a conflict with the team owner or management.

Now that Davidson said that he doesn't care about salary, he must care about the rights in the team.

Men, either want money or power.

McCaw was in trouble. If Stu Jackson had been someone else, he might have fired without saying a word.

But now Stu Jackson has a relationship with Stern. This is a very strong relationship. If he is fired directly, it is difficult to guarantee that Stern will not be annoyed.

"Wilson, give me a year, I'll plan this slowly, I know what you mean."

"Don't worry, I will try my best to clear the way for you!" McCaw finally said the promise Davidson expected.

In a short period of time, it is definitely not possible to directly attack Stu Jackson. This matter has to be figured out gradually. One year, McCaw feels that it should be enough.

Davidson nodded. He has not yet been promoted to a senior buyer, so the transfer is not in a hurry.

Let's talk about winning the second championship of his coaching career next season.

When he wins this second championship, he may leave the Kings completely.

Davidson has a problem with Petrie, but he doesn't have any problems with the Kings owners, fans and other workers.

In fact, he enjoyed his time in Saramento very much, and before he left, he gave the King a championship, which is a clear conscience.

"Well, John, let's talk about it in a year."

"A year later, maybe you have to start planning the championship parade, you know, the Grizzlies have no experience in this area." Davidson joked.

This joke directly drove McCall crazy.

He has begun to fantasize about standing on the championship bus, waving to the citizens of Vancouver.

"Do it, do it, do it!" McCaw excitedly pulled Davidson to drink, tonight is a day worth celebrating, at least let McCaw see the hope of the Grizzlies' future.

The Grizzlies are the same as the Raptors, both entered the league in 95.

In the first season of the two teams, the Grizzlies had a record of 15 wins, while the Raptors were not much better, with only 21 wins.

And in the second season that followed, that is, the season that just ended, the gap between the two sides came out.

The Raptors have a record of 32 wins this season, while the Grizzlies only have 14 wins...

Even less than the number of wins in the first season.

The Raptors are thriving, but the Grizzlies, who are also a Canadian team, are having a rather sad life.

These two teams must have a rivalry in their hearts, and everyone wants to be the first Canadian team to reach the NBA playoffs.

The Raptors are not too far away from the playoffs now. According to the number of wins, they may have a chance to enter the playoffs next season...

But the Grizzlies are nowhere in sight, let alone the playoffs, leaving the bottom three in the Western Conference is a luxury for the current Grizzlies.

(End of this chapter)