NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 408 The acquisition of the Nets was successful
At two o'clock in the afternoon the next day, the owners or representatives of the league's thirty teams appeared in the large conference room of the NBA headquarters.

Many owners in the NBA not only own the team, but the team may even be a very inconspicuous property in their hands. Therefore, they have no interest in participating in this kind of shareholder meeting. They usually let the team president or general manager attend on their behalf.

"Okay, everyone is here. I believe you also know what the content of today's meeting is."

"Yes, it's about Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets."

"If it were another acquirer, I might have to introduce his resume so that you can know him better."

"There's no need for Kong Bu. In the past nine years, I believe you are already very familiar with him."

Stern joked at the start.

"I have never heard of a team being acquired by only one buyer. David, you wouldn't have colluded with Kongbu to sell off the league's assets at a low price, right?"

"Now the Nets are assets belonging to the league, and we also have the right to supervise them."

James Dolan expressed his dissatisfaction as soon as he came up and started to find fault.

Stern had already expected it, and said unhurriedly: "James, there is only one buyer to buy the team. That is normal. Do you think it is to create a new team?"

"As for you talking about selling assets at a low price, I bought the team for 3 million US dollars and sold it for 33.3 million US dollars in one year, with a rate of return of [-]%. I don't know if you know how to invest. Anyway, Buffett is here. He All I can say is that this is a good deal.”

Of course, James Dolan couldn't just give up, "Okay, the increase is $[-] million in one year, so why can't you stay for a few more years?"

“Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to increase the price by US$[-] million every year?”

After hearing this, many bosses sneered. Seeing that their cakes were about to be divided, even James Dolan started to act rogue.

Everyone knows what the situation of the Nets is. US$4 million is already a premium. Teams like the Bucks in the East may only have a market value of two to three billion.

"Mr. Dolan, I have a good idea here."

"Since you think the Nets have such great potential and can make a net profit of US$[-] million a year, how about you sell the Knicks and then buy the Nets."

"You know, we definitely all support you doing this."

Old Adelman, the king's representative, laughed.

He has always had a close relationship with Combs. When he heard that Dolan was looking for trouble, the warm-hearted old Adelman stood up and criticized Dolan.

Many team owners and representatives burst into laughter.

If the three NBA teams are compared to a class, then the Knicks are the second generation of upstart rich people in the class. Compared with the second generation of traditional aristocrats like the Lakers and Greenwich Kai, even if the Knicks are richer, Not many teams like him.

Of course, Thomas Sr. is also responsible for this. He has been in charge of the Knicks for seven years without knowing it.

Thomas Sr.'s ability to offend people is even greater than that of Combs. In the past seven years, he has never been able to stop talking. Even if he tortures people during the regular season, he will still ridicule them severely.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense and start voting directly."

"Anyway, there are no outsiders here today, so why not stop being anonymous and just vote by a show of hands!"

Stern made a good calculation. Even if Kongbu's reporter yesterday would greatly increase his confidence, he still wanted to be more secure.

Without anonymity, generally no team is willing to offend Kongbu. After all, this is a thankless task. Whether Kongbu acquires the Nets or not, the biggest concern is the Knicks. It has little impact on them, so why should they offend Kongbu.

As a result, Dolan was unhappy again, "No, the rules are the rules. It has always been anonymous before, why do we have to vote by show of hands this time?"

"Still anonymous!"

Stern glanced at Kongbu, who nodded slightly. Just stay anonymous. It won't have much impact anyway.

"Okay, then stay anonymous, Stu, you are responsible for collecting the tickets."

"No! Who knows if you guys are going to do something fishy? You're here to collect the tickets!" Dolan pointed at a young man at the scene who was responsible for recording the meeting and said.

Kongbu was speechless. How much Dolan distrusted Stern.

It seems that the envelope door may be true, because Stern's envelope door was to help the Knicks get Ewing. It was precisely because Dolan knew Stern so well that he distrusted Stern so much.

Stern, a smiling tiger, is a little embarrassed at this moment.

He didn't want to get into too much trouble with Dolan, so he nodded to the young man and asked him to collect the tickets.

After a while, each team wrote their approval or disapproval on a piece of paper.

As Dolan looked on, Stern began tallying the votes.

8 teams voted against, 21 teams voted in favor, and the remaining one was the Nets.

Kongbu could use his big toe to guess which eight teams they were. They must be the eight teams in the Eastern Conference.

The fifteen teams in the Western Conference must have unanimously agreed, because they don't want Kongbu to come to the Western Conference.

Except for the teams that have a very close relationship with Kongbu in the East, all other teams voted against it because they did not want Kongbu to continue to stay in the East.

"The Nets still have one vote, and I vote in favor on behalf of the league."

"22 votes in favor and 8 votes against, Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets is officially approved!"

Stern announced loudly, while Dolan looked at the Western Conference teams angrily.

Before the meeting, of course, he tried every means to find allies for himself. He had already made an agreement with several Western Conference teams such as the Lakers to oppose Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets.

As a result, the Lakers obviously rebelled. Faced with their vital interests, they could not get Kongbu to come to the West.

If Kongbu goes to the West, the biggest victims may be the Lakers.

What the Buss family fears most is not that Kongbu will come to the Western Conference to compete for the championship, but that Kongbu will acquire the Clippers.

Although it seems unlikely, they don't dare to take risks even if there is only one percent chance.

Los Angeles is dominated by the Lakers, and among all the fans there may not be a single Clippers fan.

If Kongbu comes, it will be hard to say. Give him ten or eight years, Los Angeles may be the world of the Clippers, and the Buss family absolutely cannot take this risk.

Therefore, after much thought, the Lakers secretly helped Kongbra vote for Combat to compete for business with the Knicks.

The voting ended and the dust settled, Kongbu successfully acquired the Nets.

"Congratulations, my ex."

Jordan laughed and came up to hug Kongbu. He was sincerely happy for Kongbu.

The owners and representatives of other familiar teams also gasped. Even Jenny Buss, the daughter of the Lakers Buss family, came up and hugged Kongbu.

"Thank God you successfully acquired the Nets."

"I can sleep well tonight."

The faint smell of perfume from Jenny Bass reached Kongbu's nose.

Milfs like her are still somewhat attractive to Kong Bu at his age.

"Didn't you sleep well enough in the past nights? Jenny, it seems that your fiancé Phil didn't take good care of you." Kongbu said with a smile.

Jenny Buss covered her mouth and smiled: "Kong, your news is too outdated. Don't you know that I have terminated my engagement with Phil?"

"I'm eager for you to come to Los Angeles, but I'm also afraid of you coming to Los Angeles. Do you understand what I mean?" Combo smiled and shook his head, not answering Jenny Bass's words. It's no wonder that he broke off his engagement with the Zen Master. At a wolf-like age, the Zen master in his sixties or seventies could not satisfy her.

James Dolan turned pale and left the venue directly.

After everyone left, Combs followed Stern into his office, with Stu Jackson beside him.

"Kong, after this is done, I feel relaxed all over and I feel 20 years younger."

Stern said with a ruddy face.

"No, David, you still look like a 70-year-old man."

Combe laughed.

"Yeah, I won't be able to work for a few more years. When I retire and Stu takes over my position, I don't know how much the market value of our NBA will be."

"Kong, I'll leave it to you to take care of the Nets."

"Play well in the new season, and by the 2007 offseason, we will definitely be able to move to New York City."

Kongbu heard these words extremely weird. The Nets are obviously his property, but Stern said this as if he was a wage earner.

That night, Kongbu had another dinner with Stu.

Stu Jackson lamented, "Who would have thought? That young boy nine years ago would now be the sole owner of an NBA team."

"Nine consecutive championships! It really seems like a dream!"

"By the way, Kong, do you still have time to participate in this year's World Championships? I am now the head of the competition committee, in charge of the selection of lineups for various world championships."

Kongbu sighed, because he had just taken over the Nets, and he had too much work to do.

Fortunately, the World Championships didn't attract much attention, and it wasn't the Olympics. Kongbu thought that even if he didn't go, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Moreover, in the past nine years, Kongbu has led the Chinese men's basketball team to win two world championships and two Olympic championships. He plans to take a break this year and give other domestic coaches a chance.

"Maybe I won't go this year. What's wrong, Stu, why do you ask?"

Kongbu asked curiously.

"If you continue to coach, then I'm going to send some players there. Even if we don't win the championship, we can still say that we didn't try our best."

"If you don't go, then we're going to have to try our best. I can't even remember the last time we won the World Series."

Stu said with a wry smile.

He is the vice president of the league, and he also holds the job of the old American Basketball Association. Now the old American Basketball Association has almost become the back garden of the NBA.

"It's up to you. I probably won't go this year. I have too much work on my hands."

"You guys haven't won a championship for a long time. Maybe this is the lucky year for your dream team."

Combe laughed.

"How about the Dream Team? The Nightmare Team is pretty much the same. Now I feel ashamed when I hear the nickname Dream Team."

"Hopefully, hopefully this will be a good year for us."

"In two years, the 08 Olympics will be held. That is your home court. I think you will not miss it, and the China Men's Basketball Team will definitely try its best. This World Championships may be our best chance to win the championship."

After being reminded by Stu, Kongbu thought that 2008, two years later, would indeed be an extremely important moment.

This time I take a vacation and rest, just waiting to play in the 2008 Capital Olympics.

……

After leaving New York, Combe did not return to Charlotte, but came directly to New Jersey.

He first called current coach Lawrence Frank.

Now that he is here, he will definitely coach the team, and Frank will be unemployed.

But Kongbu had already thought about arranging a job for Frank, and he was going to introduce Frank to the Bobcats.

"What? Kong, are you going to introduce me to the Bobcats? Will Michael agree to sign me?"

Although Frank looked horrified, you could still see the surprise in his eyes.

Coaching the Bobcat Dynasty, with a lineup like that, it would be too easy to win. Which coach wouldn't want to coach outstanding players.

"Don't worry, he will agree. You are a very capable coach. I really can't think of a reason for him to refuse."

Frank was able to become the head coach of the league as a salesman at a canteen. If he said he was incompetent, Kongbu was the first to not believe it.

Hearing Kongbu praise his ability, Frank couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. He regretted not bringing a recorder to record Kongbu's words.

After arranging Frank, Combs found Rod Thorn, the current general manager of the Nets.

This Rod Thorn is actually from the alliance. He was also the vice president of the alliance before...

It's a bit similar to Stu Jackson back then. After Stern bought the Nets, he sent Rod Thorn over.

The difference is that Stu Jackson is not a player. Combs even doubted whether this guy can play basketball, while Thorne is a serious player and has been selected to the All-Rookie Team.

But this was all a matter of old sesame and rotten millet in the 60s.

According to Stern's plan, after Combu took over the Nets, he took Rod Thorn back to the league headquarters.

Of course Kongbu agreed with both hands, and he didn't want to spend so much money to support Stern.

The meeting with Rod Thorn this time was just for a chat, and Kongbu had no intention of retaining him.

By the time I finished talking to Rod Thorn, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon.

Just as Combs was about to call it a day and return to Charlotte to pack his belongings and officially move to New Jersey tomorrow, his cell phone rang.

The caller was Lao Deng.

"Kong, I'm unemployed!"

Lao Deng's frustrated voice came from the phone.

"Unemployed? Are you kidding me? The Knicks fired you?"

Combs was very surprised. Although the Knicks have not won the championship in so many years, they have always been a strong team. At least the Knicks fans are very satisfied. Lao Deng has contributed a lot. How can you say that you are unemployed when you are unemployed?

"No, I fired James Dolan!"

"When it was time to renew my contract, that evil capitalist was only willing to give me a three-year contract worth $1000 million!"

"This is humiliation!"

Kong Bu was stunned. The contract was indeed a bit short. No wonder Lao Deng was so angry.

(End of this chapter)