NBA: The best team doctor in history

Chapter 53: Trail Blazers Team Doctor's Guidelines

Robert was a smart man. When he gave the contract to Jiang Ming and the other two, he quickly glanced at the salary and term of office.

Jiang Ming's salary was actually within his expectations. You know, if all seven people passed the consultation, the bonus would be directly 7 million. In Jiang Ming's current situation, isn't it equivalent to getting a bonus?

Therefore, it is normal for Jiang Ming to earn a million yuan a year, which is just a drop in the bucket for a team as big as the Trail Blazers.

If Oden can really help the Trail Blazers get back into the playoffs, they can earn tens of millions for each playoff game.

It's normal for the other two to receive the maximum salary, because the Trail Blazers' other new team doctors also receive this amount. There's no other way, it's difficult to retain people in the team medical team, and most doctors can't stand the pressure of the title of veterinarian.

But when he saw that the year was always 1 year, Robert glanced at Jiang Ming and thought, guys, you can't be too happy.

Generally, they sign a 3-year contract, and stay for 3 years. For example, his contract extension is for 5 years, which is equivalent to being synchronized with the players' contracts, and he is responsible for the sports and physical therapy of certain players during the contract period.

After all, the more familiar the players and team doctors are with each other, the better. If team doctors are changed frequently, they will not have such a deep understanding of the players' physical conditions and will not be able to prescribe the best medicine.

So in Robert's view, this year is a test for Jiang Ming by the management. It does not mean that they trust him particularly. If they really go all-in on this young Chinese medicine doctor, they will definitely sign him for three years.

One year means that you want to take another look and try again. It's only one year anyway, and if it doesn't work, just let him go. This money can be used for trial and error.

Jiang Ming certainly understood this principle, but he was the type who saw through it but didn't say it out loud.

Could it be that they didn't even look at the term of the contract when signing it? Of course they did.

One year is just one year. A one-year contract is even better, like a superstar, who can jump out and get a maximum salary every year.

Besides, the Olympics will be held next year, and sports medicine experts like me who come back from the NBA are very popular in our country.
Maybe my performance this year will lead to the Trail Blazers giving me a salary increase next year.

Not only him, Jiang Muyan and Sean are also absolutely confident in their medical skills.

After all, these two people did not come to Pioneer because of their poor medical skills. One did not want to be forced by power to do medical work in a war zone, and the other violated the hospital rules.
However, the other members of the Trail Blazers' medical team do not yet know the annual salary and contract length of Jiang Ming and the other two, so they all have stern faces.

If there were three new guys they would be happy because the new guys would be treated like slaves and could be ordered around.

But now the three of them are in an independent department, and no one listens to their orders.

So although they may seem like newcomers, in fact, they have no benefit at all and their status may even be lowered.

After all, Oden, whom they had been trying to treat for two months without success, was cured by this person from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department!

Larry Miller knows how to "disgust people". Not only did he promote Jiang Ming above his level in front of Jensen and Director Thomas, but at the end of the signing ceremony, Jensen, as the head of the team medical team, had to recite the team medical rules.

"Okay, Mr. President."

When Jensen read the "Trail Blazers Team Medical Guidelines" to them, he gritted his teeth and his heart was bleeding.

Jiang Ming and the other two looked up and listened attentively.

The first part is about rules and regulations, and the second part is about some rules specific to team doctors.

For example, due to the lack of equipment, the team doctors of NBA teams will not participate in the specific treatment of players. What they do more is to predict the injuries of players and provide preliminary treatment when accidents happen during the game.

The players will then be sent to the hospital for more professional and specific treatment.

To put it simply, when you are in doubt, go to the hospital for an X-ray or electrocardiogram, and then make a conclusion after a set of tests.

However, as NBA team doctors become more and more famous, many famous clinical doctors have jumped over. Therefore, even after going to the hospital, many subsequent specific treatments and surgeries are performed by the team doctor team.

In addition, team doctors need to participate more in the rehabilitation plans of injured players. Due to professional reasons, team doctors must know what to do to make the players get better better and faster.

Moreover, the team doctor will also be able to understand the injuries and health status of the entire team, and provide a better basis for the team's player rotation. In the end, Jensen reluctantly "gave" Oden to Jiang Ming's trio:

"You just came to the Trail Blazers, so you should be in charge of Greg Oden for the time being. Prepare a report on his injury every day. Three people should be in charge of one person. That should be fine, right?"

Jiang Ming made an OK gesture to Yan Sen:
"No problem, Chief, if you need anything else, feel free to tell us. We are all family now, and the ultimate goal is for the Trail Blazers to win the championship, right?"

Thomas Reese, Robert and others' eyes lit up instantly. Wow, this little guy is so crazy just after joining the team medical team?
Win the championship?

This is something they never thought about, considering that they were at the bottom of the list last year and still won the first place.

But it was obvious that Jiang Ming's words also brought them closer together. Who doesn't like this kind of passionate chicken soup!

The main thing is that it is very effective when young people like Jiang Ming come up and shout this slogan.

Yes, isn’t the ultimate goal for the pioneers themselves?

Larry Miller applauded and said:

"Let's have a meal together tonight to celebrate our victory in tonight's game and to celebrate our three new friends and colleagues who have come from afar!"

Jiang Ming, who is well versed in the ways of the world, took the initiative to say:
"It's my treat, everyone enjoy your meal! Let's go!"

Jiang Muyan smiled and covered her mouth: "Minister is so generous!"

Sean smirked too.

Employees from the News Department came in and took a photo with Jiang Ming and the other two who had signed the contract, the president, and the chief team doctor. From now on, the contract was officially effective.

"Welcome to the Trail Blazers medical team!"

"Welcome to the Trail Blazers medical team!"

Everyone in the conference room applauded.

At this moment, the coaching staff and players of the team had just finished washing up after the press conference. Chris McGowan (deputy general manager) first pulled Jiang Ming and the other two into the group chat, and then sent a message in the group, inviting everyone who had time to have a meal together to welcome the three new members of the team medical team.

Oden: "I'll be right there! Let Dr. Jiang and the others take my car!"

Channing Frye: “+1!”

Roy: “+1”

LaMarcus Aldridge:
"I'll go back to see my son and come back later."

Everyone drove their own car. Jiang Ming didn't have time to check his phone, so he didn't wait for Oden's car and got into the president's Lincoln directly. As soon as Larry Miller got in the car, he said to them:
“Now is the beginning of your real challenge. You performed well tonight. You should be satisfied with Jensen and the others, otherwise they wouldn’t have no objections at all.

Next, work hard and don't be careless in treating the players. I will continue to pay attention to you."

Larry Miller recalled a bunch of team doctors he interviewed this year, all of whom were rejected by Jensen and his team. This time, three people were introduced at once. Although Jensen and his team looked unhappy, no one raised any objections, which still surprised and delighted him.

This shows that the original team medical team is also changing!

As long as Jensen doesn't act stubbornly, the Trail Blazers' medical team can still save him!
"No problem. Maybe we can become friendly and helpful colleagues." Jiang Muyan also nodded.

Jiang Ming said it all in one sentence:
"As long as all the players are healthy and the team keeps winning, any conflict can be resolved. Let's do our best!"

(End of this chapter)