Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 227 Sensation in the United States

After Ray Patterson left, Aaron sat on the sofa in the living room and took a sip of wine. Was it because Michael Jordan had just experienced the pain of losing his father, which would affect his performance in the next NBA season?

So why is Ray Patterson so confident?
However, among the strong teams in the NBA, in addition to the Chicago Bulls, there are also the New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics and Phoenix Suns, all of which are teams with the strength to compete for the championship!

If Aaron told them that Michael Jordan would soon announce his retirement, I wonder what their expressions would be, surprise, astonishment, or disbelief?

Moreover, Aaron just learned from Ray Patterson that the league plans to add two teams in Canada;

Now Toronto and Vancouver are applying to the league to form teams and join the NBA.

Currently, there are 27 teams in the league, and the two Canadian teams, if nothing unexpected happens, are the Toronto Raptors and the Canadian Grizzlies!

"Why, are you going to come to Houston more often in the future?"

Christiana Yeri sat down next to Aaron and asked.

Aaron shook his head. "I don't have that much time to come over. I'll see how things go. I can also follow the Houston Rockets' development in Los Angeles."

"Okay, get ready, we're heading to New York."

As he said that, Aaron patted Christiana Yeri beside him!

With the release of Speed, the North American box office has reached $1.2 million, and overseas it has reached $2.3 million, totaling $3.5 million worldwide.
At the same time, "The Piano Lesson" also performed equally well, with 4000 million US dollars in North America, 1 million overseas, and a global box office of 1.4 million US dollars!
In early October, Michael Jordan announced his retirement on a Chicago TV station and issued a retirement statement: "In the field of basketball, I already have everything. I no longer have any motivation to move forward, so it's time to end my basketball career!"

As soon as Michael Jordan announced his retirement, the outside world was in an uproar and everyone found it incredible.

This is the God of Basketball. He was crowned the scoring champion for seven consecutive years and helped the team win three championship trophies in a row.

Not only that, Michael Jordan's retirement caused such a sensation that within 125 hours after Jordan announced his retirement, the Dow Jones Composite Index plummeted 4 points, and the stock price of Nike, his partner, also plummeted %.

Of course, the ones who suffered the most damage must be the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago basketball market. After all, the Chicago Bulls' attendance rate is inseparable from Jordan!

In the West Village of Lower Manhattan, in Dawn New York's office, Jack Wells' eyes widened and he put down the newspaper in his hand. "Aaron, Jordan's retirement will have a significant impact on the NBA.

"You just acquired the Houston Rockets, and this is what happened?"

Aaron rolled his eyes. "Don't worry, Jordan will be back. It seems he's joined the Chicago White Sox, a minor league team in the MLB baseball league."

"After all, Jerry Reinsdorf owns both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls!"

Moreover, Michael Jordan's second contract with the Chicago Bulls was a long-term contract, totaling $1988 million from 1996 to 2500. $8 million for 2500 years is definitely too low.

"I heard that he likes playing baseball," Jack Wells nodded.

Aaron touched his chin and asked, "Is it possible to trade Scottie Pippen?"

Jack Wells smiled, "He has finally become the boss of Chicago. You want him to assist Hakeem Olajuwon? It's impossible!" Aaron sighed. Yes, Scottie Pippen is definitely unwilling now.

But a few days ago, the Detroit Pistons had just sent Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Morris, a 1994 second-round draft pick, and a 1996 first-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Sean Elliott and another 1996 first-round draft pick;
Aaron thinks that we should prevent the future iron triangle from gathering. At that time, should we first get Dennis Rodman from the Spurs?
I just don't know if my head coach Rudy Tomjanovich and team boss Hakeem Olajuwon can control him;

After all, Dennis Rodman is not an easy person to deal with, he is a big troublemaker!

Aaron shook his head, not wanting to think about it any more, and looked at Jack Wells. "Why are you here? Is there something you want to talk to me about?"

“Oh, it’s about the naming rights for the Rockets’ new stadium;”

"Over there, American Airlines is willing to spend $170 million a year for the naming rights to the new stadium for 10 years!"

Jack Wells was sent by General Manager Ray Patterson to ask Aaron's opinion. After all, this was a matter for Aaron to decide on his own.

Now, Jack Wells is also the vice president of operations for the Chicago Bulls. Anyway, Angel International's training base is in Texas.

Aaron was stunned. "Is it so cheap?"

Jack Wells shook his head. "It's already quite expensive. The Chicago Bulls' new stadium will be completed next year and sponsored by United Airlines. The annual naming fee is $180 million for 10 years!"

Currently, the Chicago Bulls' home court is still the Chicago Stadium. Starting next year, the Chicago Bulls will move to the new United Airlines Center to play.

Aaron scoffed, "Forget it, the one-year naming fee is so cheap, let's just call it the Dawn Center Gymnasium."

"It's like advertising for Shuguang. The name American Airlines Center doesn't sound good!"

"That's fine, but the budget for the new stadium is estimated to be over $2.5 million," Jack Wells said with a smile.
"Your $1 million has arrived. The club is currently negotiating loans with several banks. It shouldn't be a big problem."

"Also, the new stadium can obtain some tax exemptions from the Texas government. I believe that as the league develops, we won't be under much pressure!"

Aaron nodded, stood up and stretched. "Then let's start construction as soon as possible. I hope it will be completed by the year after next."

"Don't worry, it's not a big problem," Jack Wells was not worried. After all, Aaron's capital injection was timely.
Construction will begin next year, and a year and a half is enough time to build this new stadium, the Dawn Center in downtown Houston.

"Let's go! My yacht has been renovated and is docked at the pier in East Hampton, Long Island. There's a yacht party tonight!"

"Are there any beauties?"

"Nonsense, of course."

Jack Wells spread his hands and said, "I'm also planning to bring Uma Thurman along!"

Aaron shrugged. "Just a few models, preparing for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show..."

(End of this chapter)