Witness of the film and television world

Chapter 140
Podolov looked at the people present, including the owner of the NBA team and the general manager of the team representing the owner.

They need to negotiate Payton's sponsorship plan.

Representing the Lakers was the team's general manager Sid Hartman.

In the past year, he has done a good job, and Peyton is also very relieved to entrust this task to him.

"Okay, I've made everything clear."

"Gentlemen, that is the case, and tell us what you think."

After Podolov finished speaking, everyone present cast their eyes on Sid Hartman faintly.

Sid Hartman alone is naturally not worthy of the attention of their multi-bosses, but they have to pay attention to the attitude of Peyton Chris behind him.

Their gathering this time is for Chris's sponsorship plan.

They all know that sponsorship is important.

Sid Hartman had a calm face, but he was a little nervous in his heart. This was the first time he appeared on such an occasion, and he attracted everyone's attention.

Even the Lakers during the five consecutive championships, due to poor geographical location and economic conditions, most bosses in the league did not take them seriously.

The early NBA champions are not worth much in the eyes of their bosses.

(Can you expect some hockey rink owners, who don’t even understand basketball, how much interest in the outcome of basketball games? The so-called basketball league, in their eyes, is just organized by Walter Brown. It’s just a little trick so that everyone can make full use of their own courts during the ice hockey off-season.)
Seeing that the league has become better and better in the past few years, the bosses of them have no intention of doing it, and most of the talents have paid more attention to it, started to recruit professional talents, and put more energy into it.

The beautiful picture described by Chris's sponsorship now makes these bosses even more enthusiastic.

It sounds like this league is going to take off!

Even more promising than hockey.

"Cough cough!"

After all, Hartman was a reporter, with excellent psychological quality, he coughed twice, attracting everyone's attention.

Sid Hartman began to speak: "Everyone, please forgive my boss for not being able to come in person due to the release of the new movie."

"But before coming, he has conveyed his meaning to me."

"Mr. Chris likes basketball very much, and even dreamed of becoming a basketball player. Due to the change of identity, this dream fell through. Investing in the NBA is, for him, a journey to reshape his dream."

"The NBA is a new, growing league that needs more support."

"Now, the purpose of Mr. Chris's sponsorship plan is to make the league have a better future."

"To this end, Mr. Chris will spend huge funds, energy, and resources to set up a special sports newspaper for systematic media promotion, co-brand McDonald's to shape the image of the league, and broadcast the league league..."

"Gentlemen, I don't understand such a favorable condition. Why are you still hesitating?"

Podolov raised his hand to interrupt: "Okay, Mr. Hartman, you are also a member of the alliance, so there is no need to overemphasize these conditions."

"The focus of the issue now is Mr. Chris's sponsorship plan, which requires him to be the sole sponsor of the league. I personally think this is unreasonable and is not conducive to the long-term development of the league."

Hartman shook his head: "Mr. President, there is nothing long or not. I only know that the NBA needs this sponsorship. This sponsorship will be of great help to our development."

"We have no reason to reject it, let alone push it into the arms of our competitors."

"Competitors?"

Cleveland Rebels owner Joseph frowned, looked at Hartman, and waited for his explanation.

The rest of the bosses also showed doubts. Ten years ago, they merged with the NBL to form the current league. They are the only professional league in the federation.

Hartman glanced at Podolov and explained: "You bosses may not know this news. Not long ago, NBA superstar George McCann approached Mr. Chris. He intends to set up a brand new league. With the support of Mr Chris."

"Mr. Chris has already told Mr. President about this news, and Mr. President should have verified it now."

All the bosses immediately looked at Podolov, expecting his response.

Podolov was a little silent, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "There is indeed such a thing."

"What about their field?" asked the owner of the Detroit Falcons.

"Leasing, in recent years, most of the gymnasiums have been very ineffective. They are willing to rent out the venues in their spare time like we did back then." Walter Brown explained.

The boss present couldn't help whispering and began to communicate in a low voice.

After a while, under the instruction of Mr. President, they began to speak.

The owner of the Chicago Stags said: "The only sponsor, this is not reasonable. The description is just a description. No one can see the future. We are not sure whether the future of the NBA can be as beautiful as Chris described. At this time, we are forced to bind. It's not good for each other."

"Indeed! I think signing a long-term agreement is the best way to ensure our mutual interests."

"I agree, I support this sponsorship, but the form of sponsorship must be changed..."

"We can communicate with Chris, and the cooperation can be carried out step by step..."

All the bosses spoke one after another, and they didn't know if Podolov had communicated with them in advance. When they agreed to sponsor, they all refused to sign the only sponsorship contract.

Podolov was silent, he did not communicate with these bosses.

Because he doesn't have the confidence to negotiate a deal, once the talks collapse, it will put both parties in an awkward position.

However, the performance of these bosses is not beyond his expectations. He knows the details of these bosses, and he knows that these people don't see rabbits and don't throw eagles. It is not easy for Chris to completely bind them.

Hartman seemed to have anticipated the reaction of the bosses, and smiled slightly: "Gentlemen, Mr. Chris has long considered everyone's confusion, but signing the only sponsorship contract is his bottom line."

"In order to show his sincerity to everyone, he will send out a contract that satisfies everyone."

Mr. Brown frowned slightly: "What contract?"

Podolov also looked at Hartman with a puzzled face, and the rest of the bosses stared at Hartman, waiting for his response.

Hartman smiled and spit out a sentence: "30 years and 3000 million super TV contract!"

(End of this chapter)