Tianhan Empire Company's press conference quickly spread throughout the United States.

Many people are starting to get ready to take action. There are businessmen, team owners, media reporters, and of course others.

It's like a crocodile sees the food it likes and pounces madly to bite it.

The businessmen came here just for profit and wanted to see if they could let the Tianhan Empire Company buy their own things.

The team owner came here just to sell the team to Bruce, a fool.

The media reporters just have nothing to do, so they are just watching over you to see how big a deal you can do.

In the office of the president of Tianhan Empire Company, Liu Yu had to meet with an important person - Stu Jackson.

Yesterday, I received a call from my old friend Stern. After learning about the situation, I immediately flew to New York, just to give the new boss a good impression.

"Mr. Jackson, please sit down."

Stu Jackson sat down, still feeling a little uneasy. After all, everyone interviewing was like this.

"You can call me Stu."

"Okay, then I'll call you Stu from now on. I don't like those roundabout ways, so I'll just say it directly. You were introduced by President Stern. I believe in your ability. You also know that I am in the United States."

I won’t stay long, so you will be responsible for all subsequent operations after I leave, do you understand?”

"So little boss, what do I need to do?"

"You can also call me Bruce. From now on, I will always use this English name when I am in the United States."

"Mr. Stu, I now officially appoint you as the team's president of operations. You are responsible for managing all the work of the entire team, including public relations, finance, and business negotiations."

Stu nodded, feeling that he was equivalent to the general manager of a team. After all, in the 1990s, there was no such thing as the president of operations and the general manager. They were all one person holding multiple positions, and some teams were all headed by the head coach.

What about such rights?

In fact, no, there is still a difference between the president of operations and the general manager. The president of operations is explained above, so what does the general manager do? He is mainly responsible for the basketball operations of the team. For example, the ones we are most familiar with are drafting and trading.

To put it bluntly, the president is in charge of the outside and the general manager is in charge of the inside, which is equivalent to the Chinese saying that men take charge outside and women take charge inside.

The reason for doing this is that Liu Yu wants to separate the president of operations and the general manager. They are both directly under the jurisdiction of this boss. The president of operations cannot participate in internal matters such as drafts, trades and renewals; the general manager is only responsible for these, and other things such as publicity.

Even the public relations department can't get involved.

Liu Yu explained the difference between the two to Stu Jackson. Stu also knew that some of his rights would be taken away. If the team's performance was poor in the future, he would not have to take responsibility. Although he still felt a little uncomfortable, he still felt comfortable.

Well, we are all in transition anyway, and we may not necessarily stay here forever.

"Let's go, Stu, let's go to the league headquarters now to meet with the team bosses. We'll come back to sign the contract after the team is confirmed."

This time when we went to the NBA headquarters, Lao Liu stopped following him. Lao Liu also had his own tasks. He took the president's assistant Angel Angel and Zhang Chao, a lawyer with no official job but a lawyer's license, to invest in shares in major companies and prepare for the nationwide madness.

run.

You don’t think you’re going to let a brat sign a contract. Is the contract valid?

Liu Yu took Stu Jackson and four bodyguards to the door of the NBA headquarters in a grand manner.

The second visit was nothing to Liu Yu, but the managers in the alliance headquarters were full of love when they saw him. He was so cute. The female staff all wanted to hug Liu Yu. In fact, Liu Yu was quite handsome when he was young.

, but it just grew crooked later, haha.

Invited to the conference room by the president's assistant, Stern invited the team management to participate in this expansion meeting. This time, basically all the bosses came on stage. Some mainly wanted to see this talented child, and some wanted to make friends.

, maybe we can form an alliance in the future.

As soon as he entered, oh, all the big guys were fixated on Bruce.

When Bruce saw this battle, it was no less than King Arthur's Round Table in the Middle Ages. Look at the characters in it, including "Dictator" Stern; Paul Allen, the world's top super-rich Microsoft shareholder; Future

Cruise tycoon Mickey Arison; Jazz owner Gale Miller; Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf; Seattle SuperSonics owner Barry Ackley; and of course the shame of future league owners.

Ship owner Donald Sterling; Lakers owner Buss Sr. also came.

It really gives me face. Bruce only took a glance at these people and will deal with them in the future.

"Gentlemen! Let us welcome the new members who have been in the limelight recently and want to join our alliance!"

A flash of surprise flashed in Stern's eyes. Why didn't he bring his father here? Could he take over so soon?

After thinking for a while without any trace, with his signature smile, he looked at the rich people on the conference table, made an invitation gesture, and was the first to applaud!

"Thank you!" Bruce was a little excited and Stu Jackson sat on the seats following the guidance of the president's assistant. When the bosses and managers present applauded, Bruce smiled and agreed to them all!

"Everyone must already know that Bruce is planning to participate in the expansion and join the NBA family. The expansion city is in New York."

After Stern finished speaking, he sat down and looked at everyone at the conference table quietly.

When these rich people heard this, they thought, that's not right. Didn't we agree to acquire the team? Why did we change it to expansion? Some team owners cursed in their hearts, I brought the team's information, but you just said it was expansion, not acquisition.

You're playing with me! (It's equivalent to me taking off my pants, show me this)

Rich people like Paul Allen have never thought about it this way. They just wonder why the owner of the Knicks didn't say anything and just set up camp on your territory. You can't bear it anymore.

Of course I can't bear it anymore, but now the Knicks are not headed by James Dolan. James Dolan has never thought that acquiring the Knicks only costs 30 million US dollars. The current management of the Knicks is also quite chaotic and there is no extra money.

He had to deal with this matter with his own thoughts, and Stern had greeted the Knicks boss overnight to explain the strong relationship. No, he just sat there in silence without saying a word.

After waiting for a while, the bosses of each team were discussing something in low voices.

The calm was finally broken. There were those who were silent, and of course there were those who were against it. Our stingy Mr. Donald Sterling was the first to bear the brunt. He was already discriminating against yellow people, so it was even more impossible for the other party to succeed.

"I object. There has never been a foreigner as the boss of the NBA. Why should he be just an upstart?"

Stern smiled and didn't answer. He just glanced at Bruce, which meant: Please, please start your performance.

Bruce knew that this was not an easy time, but it would be out of character to confront this lunatic. He would slowly deal with him in the future, but Bruce still held a small grudge.

Bruce rolled his eyes and knew that he couldn't fight head-on with these rich people. These rich people were all smart people, and they were no match for them in just a debate, so he had to take a different approach and find another way.

"Then let me talk about the benefits of joining the NBA. First of all, because my current exposure is very high, I have attracted the attention of most media in the United States. If I join the league, I can increase the influence of the league."

"Secondly, I am from China. Everyone should know the status of China in Asia. Why President Stern went to Yanjing to promote the NBA is to look at the Chinese market, because the president knows that China has huge potential. China has more than ten

With a population of 100 million, do you know what this means? It means a market. The bigger the market, the more money everyone will make."

"In the end, you will definitely say that the Chinese people will definitely support you, and you will definitely take all the benefits. I don't deny this. I do have this advantage. But don't forget, there are not many people in the NBA in China right now.

I know, I only know that there is a very good player named Jordan over there in the United States. I don’t even know what teams there are in other leagues, let alone the players on the teams.”

"If I take the lead in promoting the NBA and opening up the market in China. Let more people in China like basketball, and introduce Chinese players through the draft, you can all become a team that Chinese people like.

, then those sponsorships, broadcasts, etc. will follow."

"Also, after the NBA has stabilized its promotion in China, it can arrange for several teams to go to China to play preseason games every year. On the one hand, it trains the team, and on the other hand, it also increases the popularity of the team, right?"

I have to say this is a genius idea. In the 1990s, who would have thought of playing preseason games abroad.

Bruce went on to talk about his grand plans for how much he would gain by entering the NBA.

Stern watched with surprise as he watched the little boy express his ideas at the table. He did not interrupt Bruce's speech. He had already started to prepare for the idea of ​​going abroad to play preseason games just now, and was preparing to meet with other players in the league after the meeting.

Discuss with senior management.

Stu Jackson, who was sitting next to Bruce, was also deeply shocked. He was truly a child prodigy. I didn’t even dare to boast like that in front of such a big shot.

Other wealthy people at the meeting were also considering the rationality of what Bruce said. Yes, businessmen pursue profits. Of course it is best to make money. Only fools will push their money outside. The Chinese have so many benefits once they join the alliance. If they object

If you can't earn so much, at least you can

If I pull a team to go to China, the profit will not be so fast; secondly, it is very likely to offend Stern. Although Stern was hired by them to manage, and the management is not bad, if Stern is really annoyed,

It would be troublesome and not cost-effective for him to do some tricks in the draft or trade.

Finally, Bruce finished his speech and sat down angrily. I talked for a long time, but you guys watched my performance like a fool, right? I won't wait for you anymore. You can do whatever you like.

Everyone laughed, it was still childish, but it's no wonder, after all, he is only six years old, and his mind is not yet mature.

Paul Allen likes Bruce very much, especially his cleverness. He is also a genius with high IQ, so he feels sympathy for him.

He smiled at Bruce and said, "I agree with Bruce entering the alliance through military expansion."

Mickey Arison and Paul Allen are old friends, and they also raised their hands in support.

"Okay! We also very much welcome this small boss who brings us profits, haha!" Several of the bosses who were watching said their answers in turn.

"Agree!" "Agree!"

Voices of approval came from the mouths of the team owners and managers. Even Donald Sterling, who was the first to oppose it, had clearly informed Bruce of his military expansion plan with his raised right hand and the expression on his face.

Passed!

"Okay! Now that the gentlemen have made their own decision!" Stern walked to Bruce with a smile, gently pulled him up, and then said loudly: "Let us welcome the youngest owner in the NBA to join us.

Our big family!”

"Bruce, you will definitely be late for the draft this year. Otherwise, expand your army and enter the league next year."

Stern said lovingly to Bruce.

"Dear president and gentlemen, I am planning to officially enter the NBA in 1992. I need to make preparations in the past two years, such as venues, office centers and other places."

Bruce said humbly and politely.

"Okay, let's set it in 1992. Gentlemen, that's the end of today's meeting. After the meeting, Bruce, come to my office to discuss the team's stadium and office center. I know him in Manhattan.

There are many people who may be able to help you."

After saying that, he stood up and left the conference room.

Uncle Si is so domineering and will leave as soon as he says it.

Seeing that the matter was successfully completed, Bruce stood up hurriedly out of the idea of ​​establishing a good relationship with these bosses, shook hands with everyone in turn, accepted their blessings and left their contact information.

Before Paul Allen left, he said to Bruce: "If you have time to come to Seattle before returning to China, I will treat you to dinner then."

"Okay, I will definitely visit you."
To be continued...