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The next day, Kelly John began assembling a makeshift acquisitions team.
For a big businessman like her, it was too easy. She needed money, people, and connections. Before noon, the team was formed and all the manpower was in place. Contact with the Suns was started immediately.
The elder Colangelo immediately cooperated, notifying all shareholders of the news and requesting another shareholders' meeting to discuss the acquisition.
On the morning of the 17th, the shareholders’ meeting was held.
Colangelo took the lead and announced the news that if the Suns trade Old K, then Old K will choose to retire.
This news detonated the shareholders and caused such a huge blow that they were unable to react for a while.
"Mr. Colangelo, the management can't let him go, we don't agree." After reacting, a shareholder immediately asked angrily.
Old Colangelo said coldly: "You are just shareholders. You cannot decide the operation of the management. You have no power to interfere with the operation of the team, let alone the freedom of old K. He has the power and freedom to retire."
"We want to remove you. We will vote now." Another shareholder shouted angrily.
Old Colangelo said with ridicule: "If you remove me, can you keep old K?"
"..."
The shareholder looked blank and speechless.
He also knows the NBA rules. If a player chooses to retire during the contract, there are two ways to deal with it.
First, the team can continue to retain the player's contract, but must continue to pay the player's salary in full. If the player comes back and the contract has not ended, he must return to the original team.
Second, if the contract is bought out after negotiation, the player will lose his salary during the contract period, but if he wants to come back, he can choose a new team.
If Old K really chooses to retire, with such a big contract, the Suns will of course only buy out his contract and stop paying his salary for the next few years. In this way, once Old K comes back, he can join other teams, and the Suns will
Nothing was found.
At this time, old Colangelo became strong, fighting, knocking on the table, and after all the shareholders' eyes were focused on him, he said: "I'll give you a chance or a choice. Someone is willing to come forward."
You can say no to the $80 million purchase of the team, but you will face the outcome of losing Old K."
"Only 80 million? This is impossible. Three championships in five years and we haven't made a dime. At least 100 million." Someone immediately jumped out and was very angry.
"Let's go find Savor." Someone immediately suggested.
Old Colangelo gave the man a cold look. It was a relative of his who had betrayed him for money.
He said coldly: "As long as you dare to contact Savor and the news gets out, I guarantee that Old K will announce his retirement as soon as possible.
Then, you just wait for the team's market value to plummet, 50 million? No, 30 million is not worth it."
"..."
All the shareholders looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
At this time, a small shareholder who supported the old Colangelo and was also a relative of his stood up and said: "I think it's better to sell it. Since the current market value is not bad, we can cash out and leave.
Think about it, everyone, after investing for so long, if it weren’t for Old K, we would still be losing a lot of money every year, so now is a good opportunity.”
Another shareholder who supports Colangelo also said: "I heard that the Knicks are also negotiating, and the market value is not as high as our Suns.
However, we have won three championships in five years, and with old K here, 80 million is indeed a little less. Can the acquirer increase the price? I think 90 million is acceptable."
"If it's 90 million, I agree."
Several shareholders supporting Colangelo Sr. raised their hands.
Whether they will eventually sell their shares or not is another matter. Now they are just helping Colangelo put pressure on those shareholders.
Seeing that those small shareholders were losing momentum, Old Colangelo breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, opened the door, and said to Young Colangelo who was waiting outside: "Bryan, please come over to Mrs. John."
"Okay." Colangelo went immediately.
Soon, Mrs. Kelly John appeared in the conference room, and the shareholders' meeting suddenly turned into acquisition negotiations.
Seeing the appearance of Kelly John, a very famous local top businessman, the small shareholders were dumbfounded. How could they bully others like this? If they dared to refuse, how would they be able to get involved in the business community in Phoenix in the future?
Kelly John smiled and said: "Everyone, I am quite generous. Mr. Colangelo said that the Suns are worth 80 million U.S. dollars, and I will add another 10 million to 90 million U.S. dollars. If you are still not satisfied with this price, I
I can only say that you are too greedy. Remember, if there is no old K, I will not accept a Suns team that loses money every year if it is given to me."
Under multiple pressures, those small shareholders could only choose to agree. After all, the market value of US$90 million is considered very high among all NBA teams.
The two parties reached an agreement. After counting the shares, a total of 61% of the shares were willing to be sold, and the total transaction volume would reach US$54.9 million.
Kyryl John will invest all the money and will own 61% of the Suns' shares, becoming the absolute controlling shareholder of the team.
The Colangelo family's 20% stake was not sold and became the team's second largest shareholder. Colangelo Sr. changed his mind and planned to continue to hold the shares, while the Cobras found another way to raise the funds they needed.
This is because Kelly John and her family are not familiar with the sports industry, so they are willing to continue to hand over the Suns to the Colangelo family.
Of course, she will definitely send some people in to supervise the personnel, finance and other departments.
However, this deal still needs to be approved by the league, especially the owners of the other 28 teams.
Wang Tiejun learned the news soon after. He should have been very happy, but he just couldn't be happy. He always felt that something bad was going to happen.
On the 17th, Kobe returned to Philadelphia and met his family and his agent Arntelem.
He has a weight gain plan given to him by Wang Tiejun. This offseason, he needs to increase his weight to 96 kilograms.
But when he got home, his mother and two sisters pushed him down on the sofa and checked him up and down, making him wonder what happened.
"Kobe, God bless you, you were not injured by Old K."
"Yes, Kobe, it's time to leave that devil. Let's go to Los Angeles and never go back to that hell place in Phoenix."
"Kobe, listen to us, we won't harm you."
The three women said something to you and me, and Kobe was confused.
"What happened? No, no, no, why should I go to the Lakers? I still have a contract with the Suns, and I haven't learned K's club move yet. I'm waiting to take over from him, so I won't go to the Lakers. I
We want to build a dynasty in the Suns." After figuring it out, he shouted dissatisfied.
"Kobe, you are not young anymore. Now you are a professional player. Don't be willful, okay? Your family is doing it for your own good. If you stay in Phoenix, it will be very bad for your career and your development space is very limited. Moreover, old K
You may even be traded, you know that." At this time Job Bryant finally spoke.
"Didn't it happen yet?"
Kobe said very stubbornly: "And I'm still on my rookie contract. If I take the initiative to apply for a trade now and leave my home team, what will other teams think of me? Do you want me to become a traitor?"
His attitude was very tough, and Jobraint and others had no choice but to let it go.
On the 18th, Colangelo Sr. and Kelly John went to New York. The transaction had been reported to Stern. This trip was to obtain the league's approval. Stern had notified all the teams that a shareholders' meeting would be held on the 20th.
Not only the Suns, but also the Knicks’ trade is coming to an end.
Jordan secretly facilitated this matter. After James Dolan knew that Jordan was willing to join the Knicks, he immediately offered $70 million.
Previously, his bid had been stuck at US$50 million, which had been delayed for some time. Now that the price was increased by US$20 million, the Knicks boss agreed directly without hesitation.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
On the 20th, the NBA held a shareholder meeting, with all 29 team owners or representatives attending.
The process has been uneventful. Stern is also happy to see James Dolan and Keryl John become the majority owners of the Knicks and Suns, and the two teams have officially changed ownership.
At noon, the alliance announced the news.
Then the Knicks held a press conference at Madison Square Garden, and new owner James Dolan announced to the media that they would trade with the Bulls to introduce Michael Jordan.
At about the same time, the Suns' new owner, Mrs. Kelly John, and team president Colangelo Sr. also held a press conference in New York, announcing that the team would not trade K. and would continue to invest money next season.
Strive to defend the title.
These two pieces of news immediately spread throughout the United States through television media and online media.
"Michael, you chose New York. This is a great decision." Soon, Jordan received a call from Oakley.
"Charles, you are the leader of this team, do I think you are welcoming me?" Jordan smiled.
"Of course, we are old friends. When you come to the Knicks, this team is yours, and I will cooperate with you." Oakley said with a smile.
"What would O'Neal think?" Jordan asked with a headache.
"That fat guy who only laughs and laughs all day long? Michael, let me tell you, if you want to beat Old K, you must keep whipping O'Neal with a whip, just like you did to Pippen, otherwise you will have no chance of beating Old K."
Oakley suggested seriously.
"oh?"
"Let me put it this way, although O'Neal is facing the pressure of Old K, his personality is very lazy, a bit lazy, he doesn't pay much attention to training, and he can't control his weight. He doesn't have the strong will like you and Old K.
He needs your help and your constant encouragement to improve himself and have the possibility of defeating old K." Oakley said.
Jordan nodded and said, "Charles, make an appointment for us to meet with O'Neal and communicate first."
"OK, leave it to me. This fat guy always thought I suppressed him. In fact, why did I suppress him? I hope he can lead this team, but like Ewing, he has serious flaws in the leadership position.
Michael, it's up to you from now on," Oakley said.
"No problem, I can train Pippen, and so can O'Neal." Jordan said confidently.
After finishing the phone call with Oakley, he did not put down the phone, but was preparing to recruit some of his favorite free agents.
Although the transaction window has not yet opened, I would like to contact you first to avoid being preempted by Old K.
The first person he contacted was Chris Mullin.
Chris Mullin, a future Hall of Famer, several-time All-Star, and several-time All-NBA star swingman, has been refused a contract extension by the Warriors, which means he will be forced to leave after 12 years with the team.
The parent team of the season.
He was a little depressed, but he also had some expectations. He had played for twelve seasons and had only played in the playoffs five times, reaching the second round three times and traveling in the first round twice. He had yet to touch the floor of the Western Conference Finals.
Now that I have become a free agent, and I still have some strength, I hope to join a team with championship potential to make my career more fulfilling.
Now he has also received invitations from many teams, including the Heat, Pacers, and Hawks. They are all pretty good, but he did not agree.
He is waiting. Anyway, the free market has not opened yet, and he cannot sign a contract now, so he is not in a hurry yet.
And today, the news he was waiting for finally came out. The Suns changed ownership and Old K will not be traded.
In the past few seasons, he has become accustomed to the strength and invincibility of Old K in the Western Conference. Now that he has become a free agent, the first target to defect to is, of course, Old K.
It's just that after winning the championship a few days ago, the Suns were unstable and Old K was involved in trade rumors, so he has been waiting for news.
However, news came out twice that Jordan might join the Knicks, which made him hesitate.
Jordan + O'Neal, this powerful combination of superstars, can the Suns be an opponent if only K is the only one in the Suns team?
"Ding ding ding..."
At this time, the phone suddenly rang, and it turned out to be Jordan's call.
"Hello, Michael, why do you have time to call me?" He answered the phone immediately.
"Chris, come here and help me, I will help you win the championship." Jordan said very directly and forcefully.
"But your own transaction hasn't been completed yet?" Chris Mullin said hesitantly.
"I can make the decision on my deal myself. The Bulls must agree, otherwise they will get nothing." Jordan said more forcefully.
"But, I need to think about it again." Chris Mullin still said hesitantly.
"Chris, what other choice do you have? You can't play for a few more years. Instead of hanging around with other teams, you might as well win the championship with me," Jordan said.
"What contract will the Knicks give me?" Chris Mullin had to ask after being cornered by Jordan.
"Basic salary."
Jordan said with some embarrassment: "Chris, there is really no room left. Now that you are here, you can play the main small forward."
"Basic salary?"
Chris Mullin was shocked and wanted to curse. Although I am 34 years old, I still have some strength. You want to trick me with a basic salary? You get a 30 million contract and give me a basic salary. Where is your conscience?
"Michael, can the Knicks be more sincere? I think this is it. When your deal is completed, you can ask the management to contact my agent." Chris Mullin said and hung up the phone.
"Hey, Chris?"
Jordan shouted twice, and a busy signal sounded from the other side. He could only put down the phone in frustration.
Now he has a bit of a headache, and he is not doing well. If he cannot get high-quality low-paid helpers, how can he and O'Neal do it alone?
At this time, the cell phone rang, and Oakley called, saying that he had made an appointment with O'Neal and could leave now.
He gathered his mood and immediately left his home in New York.
When he arrived at the coffee shop he had arranged for, he booked a semi-open private room. When he walked over, he saw Oakley and O'Neal.
O'Neal looks a little frustrated. Oakley hasn't been killed yet, and now another big devil is coming. When will he become the leader of the Knicks?
"This life is unbearable. If I knew Hardaway would be seriously injured, why not stay with the Magic?"
When he saw Jordan, he even groaned, and had to stand up and say hello: "Hey, Michael, it's great that you came to the Knicks!"
"Hey, Charles."
"Hey, Michael."
Jordan first greeted Oakley, looked at O'Neal with a half-smile, and asked: "Shark, do you really welcome me?"
O'Neal smiled awkwardly. Jordan's momentum was too strong and he didn't know how to answer this question.
"Sit down and talk." Oakley greeted.
The three of them sat down, ordered coffee, and after chatting for a while, Oakley got to the point.
He said: "Michael, your deal should be fine, right?"
Jordan said: "The Knicks have just changed ownership, and the management has not started talking to the Bulls yet. The Bulls will definitely want draft picks, and they will definitely not want the Knicks, so the transaction will be a bit complicated."
"If we want to trade you, everyone in the Knicks will become a bargaining chip, except O'Neal." When Oakley said this, he was suddenly startled. Will he also become a bargaining chip?
"Ha ha!"
O'Neal had obviously thought of this, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter. He even laughed out loud, and even made faces at Oakley after laughing.
Oakley glared at O'Neal fiercely and cursed: "Fat man, why are you laughing?"
"No, haha, I just choked on my coffee." O'Neal buried his head, his shoulders shaking non-stop.
"Damn it, Michael, have you discussed it with the management and are you really going to trade me?" Oakley said angrily.
"NO, I haven't contacted the management yet. That is David Frank's matter."
Jordan denied it, but he said helplessly: "But the combined virtual space of O'Neal and I exceeds $14 million, and the remaining space is only $13 million. The lineup configuration is very troublesome."
"That much?"
Oakley frowned, feeling more and more that he would become a bargaining chip.
O'Neal didn't smile either. Although he was not very willing to let Jordan join the Knicks, Jordan's joining would also help him defeat Old K and win the championship, so he wasn't very repulsive. Come and do it anyway. He couldn't control it anyway.
, but now that I heard that there is only 13 million left, I can’t help but have a headache. How can I configure a winning lineup with this little space?
Jordan said at this time: "Shark, I know you are not too willing for me to join the Knicks, but you can't win against Old K alone, and neither do I, so we must join forces."
At this point, he was very helpless. Damn old K. To put it mildly, he was forced to choose his teammates. At worst, he was forced to hug... This made him feel shameless.
O'Neal could only nod. He also thought so. With the Knicks' current lineup alone, they might not even have a chance to meet old K in the finals. Jordan alone would be very sad. With Jordan as his helper,
It was indeed an opportunity for him.
It would be best if the Suns collapsed, and then he and Jordan would create a dynasty together. Thinking of this possibility, he suddenly laughed.
"Shark, why are you so out of tune?" Oakley said with a headache.
"Ahem..."
O'Neal quickly suppressed his laughter, coughed twice, and made a serious expression.
Jordan observed O'Neal and knew that Oakley was right. This big fat man is still a child who has not grown up and needs to be pushed harder to be useful.
He said to O'Neal: "You don't have to worry about your status in the team. I'm almost 35 years old. How old are you? You are the future of the Knicks."
"Really?" O'Neill was shocked.
"Of course it's true. Do you think I came to the Knicks to compete with you for the leadership position? Do you have the qualifications to compete with me for the leadership position?" Jordan said disdainfully.
O'Neal smiled awkwardly. He actually knew that Jordan didn't have to fight at all. As soon as Jordan walked into the locker room, he could guarantee that all the Knicks players would automatically surrender to Jordan. Even he dared to refuse Jordan's leadership.
?
Jordan's words can be regarded as eliminating O'Neal's knot, and then the three of them began to calculate the Knicks' lineup space.
