1996 was an extraordinary year for those across the United States who love basketball and the NBA. This year not only witnessed the Seattle SuperSonics establishing a dynasty for three consecutive years, but also witnessed the "96 Golden Generation" in the upcoming draft.

The birth of.

Of course, this is all a thing for another day, but the most topical topic among fans across the United States today is that three NBA teams will change ownership at the same time.

This is definitely a big event in NBA history.

First up was the Philadelphia 76ers from the Eastern Conference.

After the 1995-96 season, Philadelphia 76ers owner Harold Katz sold the team to Leslie Alexander for a garbage price of $12.5 million.

Yes, he was the stingy boss of the Rockets in his previous life.

In this life, with Bruce's intervention, Alexander defeated the city of Houston.

This was a huge blow to Alexander, who was relatively conceited.

Bruce's cross move not only gave the ownership of the Houston Rockets to local tycoon Fertitta, but also disrupted all his other business plans.

He could have bought the Dallas Mavericks, which is not far from Houston.

But this time he encountered a local snake again. Cuban was well-known in Dallas, and he himself learned through private investigation that Bruce and Cuban had business dealings.

This is a big deal. I didn’t succeed in buying the Houston Rockets last time, and I will definitely fail in buying the Dallas Mavericks this time.

The reason why Alexander didn't forcefully spend money with Cuban to buy the Mavericks was because he was afraid of Bruce.

God knows how that lunatic Bruce would retaliate against him if he bought the Mavericks.

After all, Larry Miller's lesson didn't last long.

I endure it!

If you can't offend me, why can't you hide away?

Fortunately, Harold Katz, the owner of the Eastern Philadelphia 76ers, wants to sell the team.

Not bad, I met an idiot who doesn't know how to do business.

You know, Philadelphia is one of the top ten cities in the United States, ranking firmly at fifth.

This city, coupled with the increased market value of this team, even Bruce, who is crazy about money, was extremely speechless when he found out.

Bruce would also like to buy the Philadelphia 76ers if possible.

This is such a bargain, $12.5 million is a complete bargain.

I really don’t know what that idiot Harold Katz is thinking.

Bruce was depressed, but he just thought about it. If he could buy a team, he wouldn't buy a team from Philadelphia.

Why?

Bruce, can you tell us that the number of Chinese in Philadelphia is very small, and racial discrimination is quite serious?

If the Chinese boss really bought him, God knows what trouble would happen.

However, Alexander has been feeling very happy recently, with a proud look on his face. Even in his dreams at night, he wakes up with laughter.

Without him, not only did he buy a team in the big city of Philadelphia at a bargain price, you must know that when he was preparing to buy the Houston Rockets in 1993, he spent 85 million US dollars.

8500 becomes 1250, the difference is not that big.

In addition, the 76ers also won the "No. 1 pick" in the lottery not long ago.

That's the "No. 1 pick" that can get Allen Iverson!

Do you think Alexander can be unhappy?

Next, let’s talk about the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference.

Mavericks owner Donald Carter has also decided that I won’t play with you anymore.

Prepare to sell the team.

Many investors came after hearing the news.

Classmate Cuban is one of them, and he has "a lot of money" in his hands.

For the Dallas Mavericks, he is definitely a must-win.

However, he met a group of investors headed by Ross Perot Jr.

This is a bit nerve-wracking. If no one competes, Cuban can buy the Dallas Mavericks at a very small price.

If someone really comes to fight for it, Cuban is no match for him. Bruce has already confirmed that he can buy the Mavericks. If you really don't have enough money, just ask Bruce for it.

Cuban's idea is quite simple, as long as Bruce doesn't care about you.

Fortunately, after several rounds of fierce bidding, Cuban finally won the Dallas Mavericks for $100 million.

The price of US$100 million is really not expensive according to current prices.

The key is who you want to compare with. If you compare it with the 75 million paid by Spurs owner Holt in 1993 and the 85 million paid by Magic owner DeVos in 1991, it is definitely not expensive.

If you compare yourself with Alexander above, you must be a big fool, and you are the kind of person who makes money quickly.

Since then, the Mavericks have finally returned to Cuban's hands, a full five years earlier than when he got the Mavericks in his previous life.

After introducing the changes of ownership of the two top teams in the East and West, the next introduction is the absolute highlight.

The New York Knicks, the city brothers of the Eastern New York Hans, have changed ownership.

The boss is none other than the silly and sweet James Dolan of the New York Knicks in his previous life.

ITT Industrial Group had long wanted to sell the team, but could not find a suitable seller.

The New York Knicks are different from other teams. As the face of the NBA, every time the owner changes ownership, the owner must be a well-known rich man in the United States, or his image must be positive.

Bruce was ready to buy the New York Knicks when he arrived, but the league's requirements were too high, so Bruce had to start over.

Is James Dolan a positive image?

Don't be ridiculous, this little fat guy is still drinking and taking drugs.

Why is Dolan the owner of the Knicks?

This starts with the family background of little Fatty Dolan.

Little Fatty Dolan is the son of Charles Dolan, the founder of the largest and best cable TV company in the United States.

Do you think that little fat guy Dolan can buy the New York Knicks on his own?

To tell you the truth, that's impossible.

The league will not want a person who drinks and takes drugs to affect the image of the league to buy his face.

The reason why the New York Knicks were sold to James Dolan was entirely because the league looked at the face of the Dolan family, but the real owner is still the cable TV group.

The Dolan family is so powerful that even Bruce himself is currently unable to fight against this family.

This is not to say that Bruce's financial resources are weaker than those of the other party, but mainly that the other party's group represents the image of the United States.

To use an analogy, the Dolan family's cable TV is equivalent to China's CCTV, except that one is a privately owned TV station and the other is a national TV station. How can Bruce compare with this family?

Can you buy the New York Knicks for $30 million?

Of course it’s impossible!

Without the support of the Dolan family's cable TV group, how could ITT Group sell the team at this price?

As the face of the United States, Charles Dolan of the cable TV group was determined to force Dolan to join the Knicks.

I really don’t blame Mr. Charles for doing this, it’s really because his youngest son James is so disappointing.

Look at Bruce's current achievements, and then look at you. You either drink alcohol or take drugs or go out to have fun.

Why is there such a big gap when they are both sons?

At this time, Charles Sr. gave his younger son a hand. In addition to wanting his younger son to make a difference in the future, he also wanted to destroy Bruce's influence in the United States.

There is no room for others to snore on the side of the bed. There can only be one overlord in New York, either the Cable TV Group or the Tianhan Empire Company!

You wouldn't really think that American politicians would like to see Bruce buying people's hearts every year to support the poor in poor areas.

And the cable TV group is the first pawn chosen by these politicians.

The intra-city derby has always been the most popular. Since the cable TV group wanted to take over the Knicks, why would they refuse?

Therefore, the cable TV group's acquisition of the Knicks is just the beginning. The politicians in the United States do not want to see a Chinese showing off his power in the United States.

It's a pity that old Charles doesn't know how much trouble Dolan will have in the future. Letting Dolan take control of the team is completely the darkest moment for the Knicks since its establishment.

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It can be said that since Bruce founded the New York Hans in 1992, the trajectory of history has changed beyond recognition.
Chapter completed!