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On April 27, the NBA Finals of the 2002-03 season had just ended, and the New York Knicks jumped out and stole all the limelight from the championship Spurs.
Knicks general manager Scott Layden and head coach Don Cheney both resigned, citing the need for a break due to excessive pressure. James Dolan said emotionally at the press conference that the two had made a huge contribution to the Knicks.
For their contribution, the Knicks will always remember them and expressed their willingness to hire two people to become long-term consultants to the Knicks.
However, it is obviously impossible for Scott Layden and Don Cheney to idiotically agree to James Dolan's insincere request. Now the entire New York fans want to chop them into meat sauce and eat them on bread, but they resigned from their posts and stayed.
In the Knicks, that's not a funny story.
But the story wasn't over yet. James Dolan, who had deeply tried to retain the two men yesterday, held a bigger press conference the next day to announce the candidates for the Knicks' general manager and head coach. Last season's NCAA championship coach, himself
Son Blake Dolan serves.
At the press conference, James Dolan said happily to the media:
"I have an outstanding son. Those New York fans often ask me recently, James, why not let Blake coach the Knicks? He is our child, a New York child, and he should contribute to his hometown team.
So, Blake is here. He has proven his ability in the NCAA and he has the power to change a team. I believe that under his leadership, the Knicks will have a very bright future."
When the media asked whether Blake Dolan had a salary with the Knicks, James Dolan said:
"Of course, although he is my son, his efforts must be rewarded. We signed a contract. Blake Dolan's salary is 21 million for four years, and if he makes achievements, he will hold a part of it.
shares of msg.”
When reporters face Blake Dolan, the questions are obviously much more varied:
"Coach Black, how do you feel about suddenly becoming the general manager and head coach of the Knicks from a college coach? I mean, is there a lot of pressure on you?"
Blake Dolan's answer to this question is:
"Why should there be pressure? Is the NBA schedule more difficult than the NCAA schedule? One is a dangerous single-game elimination system, and the other is a best-of-seven game system. I feel a lot more relaxed, at least if the team enters the playoffs, I don't have to
If you are afraid of losing a game, you will go home to fish."
Journalists clearly capture the words they need:
"Playoffs? Do you think the team will enter the playoffs in your first season? But the Knicks have not entered the playoffs for two consecutive years. How are you sure that you will lead the team to the playoffs?
Where’s Sai?”
"At the beginning of last season, a reporter in the NCAA asked me a similar question. I remained silent at the time. Now, I am equally silent. You can find the answer after the season is over, because that reporter was like that."
"What do you think about the current setup of the Knicks, Coach Black?"
"I'm very sorry, I haven't officially taken over yet. Regarding these questions, I think you need to give me a few days to understand them before I can give you answers."
…
The first thing Blake Dolan did when he took over the Knicks was to give Sheldon Cooper the title of Assistant General Manager. Of course, Sheldon Cooper lived up to this title and spent half a day giving the title.
Here's Blake Dolan's first message on the job:
"Blake, the Knicks are the most expensive team in the league. This is not only reflected in player salaries, but also includes team doctors, management, scouts and even court cleaners and ball boys. Their salaries are higher than other teams in the league.
Moreover, because of Don Cheney's resignation, other members of the coaching staff chose to leave. It seems that they do not like working under a young man. Currently, the entire management and coaching staff are in a blank state. Congratulations, you
It’s back to where the Princeton Tigers were last season.”….
"So, what is the first thing I need to do now?" Black Dolan asked, looking at the document.
"I don't understand why you want to be the general manager. It's enough for you to be the head coach. You should leave the position of general manager to someone who has enough connections and is good at communication in this league." Sheldon Cooper is very satisfied with his current position.
A new job, because Blake's father James Dolan gave him a latest laptop computer.
"Do you think I, the 28-year-old head coach, will those players obey me? Of course not, but the position of general manager will give me more say, because the general manager controls their salary and serves as coach and manager.
When it's all on me, it's like the commander and chief of staff on the battlefield merge into one. What I want now is not democracy, but dictatorship in times of chaos. I must let those bastards know as soon as possible, don't mess with me, otherwise there will be some consequences
Seriously." Blake Dolan raised his head and glanced at Sheldon Cooper: "But you are right, some jobs still need to be handled by the chief of staff, but the old guys will not be willing to work under a young boy!
what you think?"
Sheldon Cooper nodded: "Of course, unless you give up your position as general manager."
"Don't even think about it, unless I resign myself." Blake Dolan said: "But I have a young candidate, a young man from the Spurs who I met last time in Westwood, an intern scout, and I think that guy is very good.
ability."
"Maybe that guy named Sam didn't want to leave a championship team and come to a team that was in turmoil, and he was too young." Sheldon Cooper said.
"Kid, you got your degree from Caltech when you were 17, and that guy became an assistant general manager of a club at 26. It just makes sense! Also, it's easy to make a phone call and find out who he is.
idea." Blake Dolan took out his cell phone and dialed Sam Presti's number, one of the few people he knew in this league.
"Hello Sam, I'm Blake Doran."
Sam Presti on the other end of the phone was obviously a little surprised: "Hey! Blake! I wanted to call you and congratulate you on becoming the general manager of the Knicks! But now I'm doing the team's game highlights from last season.
,Congratulations! But you seemed to have told me that you wanted to become a psychiatrist?"
"Yes, but I changed the script. Sam, you should have read the newspaper. The Knicks now lack a capable person to do something with me." Black Dolan said with a smile.
"What do you want to say?" Sam Presti obviously understood what Blake Dolan meant, but still asked, but the other end of the phone suddenly became quiet.
"After your internship with the Spurs, come to the Knicks. You can choose one of assistant general manager or deputy general manager. Although your position is not general manager, you have the rights of general manager. The Knicks are the place where you can show your talents, and
It’s not a small city like San Antonio,” Blake Dolan said.
"This is a crazy idea." Sam Presti said after a moment of silence.
"Of course, it's crazy that I became the general manager of the Knicks, so what if it's a little crazier? Do you want to sit across from R.C. Beauford and talk to him or stand in front of him?
Listen to his conversation? This is a simple multiple-choice question." Black Dolan said calmly.
On the other end of the phone, what seemed like an eternity later, Sam Presti said, "Why not, let's start a crazy story."
