Chapter 407
: Running away after 9 consecutive championships
"Louis Williams has been sold to you before, and I am going to sell Green and Robinson as well. They can also be exchanged for a low-ranking first-round pick."
"Robinson is a motivated kid, but his height is really embarrassing. I don't think he can achieve decent achievements in the future. The last bug Boggs, who was about the same height as him, is as skilled and talented as Robinson, but he is still It’s not that you can’t fight it out.”
"Besides, today's players in the league are getting taller and taller, and Robinson will suffer more and more disadvantages in confrontations."
"Even if it weren't for your sake, I would like to sell the big book and let Gortat start. However, I am not prepared to sell these two young people, David Lee and Ilyasova."
Jordan seems to have already thought about his plans after Kongbu leaves.
This plan sounds fine. After Iguodala was sold and Granger replaced him, there was no big problem.
Little Potato Robinson was originally selected by Kongbu with the first round pick. Later in his rookie season, he had an amazing performance of scoring 40+ points in a single game. He also played impressively as a substitute for Paul. Even if he is too short, he can change to a lower The first-round pick is still not a problem.
As for Nine-Finger Green, his performance is not as good as Little Potato, but his height and hardware are there. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the player Kongbu selected in the draft is traded with a low-ranked first-round pick, it will definitely Not a loss, this is the consensus of the entire league.
Selling these two substitutes has almost no impact on the Bobcats' overall strength, which is almost reduced from 100 points to 98 points.
"Not a bad plan, so you have four first-round picks in the next draft?"
"Would you like to sell me a few?"
Combe asked with a smile.
As soon as this question was asked, Jordan immediately hesitated.
It's not that he is stingy, but that he has long been looking forward to the day when he can draft alone. After finally collecting four first-round picks, he was not willing to sell them.
"Forget it, I'm kidding you. There aren't many decent players this year anyway, so it's useless for me to ask for so many draft picks."
As soon as he said this, Jordan's face turned even darker.
Not many decent players?Then you won't be able to pick any of the four first-round picks that are useful, right?
……
That afternoon, Combs arrived in New York, and Jordan's $[-] million also arrived.
After arriving in New York, Combs met with Stern again to prepare for tomorrow's league shareholders meeting.
"Kong, the last time our league officially came forward to acquire the Nets, you came to the conference. You know the specific procedures and rules, and [-]% of the representatives need to vote in favor."
Combs nodded. The last time Stern purchased the Nets, representatives from thirty teams in the league attended the meeting. Except for Nick Dolan, everyone else voted in favor.
Dolan voted against it. He didn't really object, it was more like looking for a sense of presence. Whether the league acquired the Nets or not, it had nothing to do with him.
But this time it's different. It will actually affect Dolan's business, so he will not only vote against it himself, but may also recruit some allies to create obstacles for Kongbu.
Thirty teams need 21% of the representatives to vote in favor, which means that Kongbu needs the support of [-] teams.
The Pistons, Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Nets, Celtics, Bobcats and Pacers in the East. These seven teams have an extremely close relationship with Kongbu, and they will definitely not hinder Kongbu.
The Suns, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Kings, and Mavericks in the West also have a close relationship with Kongbu, and they should also support Kongbu.
In total, there are twelve teams. Many of the other teams are casual acquaintances and cannot be said to have deep friendships.
Kongbu has a headache. After counting the 21 teams, he really doesn’t have much confidence.
If Kongbu is just a simple outsider rich man, as long as his reputation is not too bad, then this alliance meeting is just a formality.
However, Kongbu is not an outsider. He is very popular in this league, and his behavior is usually very rough. It is inevitable that he will offend people. It is also very possible that some teams will vote against him. Anyway, it is an anonymous vote. If Kongbu wants to retaliate, he will not find anyone. .
"David, how many allies do you think Dolan can win?"
Combe asked curiously.
Stern shook his head, "Then I don't know. Shouldn't you take action on this kind of thing?"
"You have more influence in this league than I do. I heard that many players dare to scold me behind my back, but they dare not say a bad word about you for fear of spreading to your ears."
"Since the meeting won't be held until noon tomorrow, I think you should ask around quickly."
Kongbu became thoughtful and asked around?How to find out about this kind of thing? If Dolan is looking for allies, he must be looking for team owners. Kongbu is familiar with the team management and does not have much contact with the owners.
After much thought, Kongbu came up with a way.
"David, help me hold a press conference at the New York headquarters. I want to officially announce my departure from the Bobcats."
"Besides, there is no need to hide the news that I want to acquire the Nets."
"Just take this opportunity to help us gain more allies."
Stern felt something in his heart. He felt that Kong Bu was going to do bad things again. "Kong, please don't mess around."
"I'm definitely not messing around. Don't worry, I'm already a mature middle-aged man."
"How can you still act like those young guys?"
How could Stern believe his lies, but there was nothing he could do to stop Kongbu from holding a press conference.
If he didn't help Kong Bu open it, Kong Bu could just find a venue and do it himself.
At seven o'clock that night, all relevant reporters in New York City were invited to the NBA headquarters.
After seeing Kong Bu on the stage, the reporters were confused.
Didn’t Kombu just win the championship in Charlotte last night?He wasn't enjoying his nine-consecutive championship dynasty in Charlotte, and wasn't preparing for the next championship parade, so why did he come to the New York headquarters?
Could it be that they want to officially announce their marriage to Stern?Some unscrupulous media outside the world often compile tidbits about NBA big shots, including the love affairs between Stern and Combs.
Seeing the sad expression on Kong Bu's face on the stage, the reporters wondered if it wasn't the news of marriage, but the news that the two were going to officially announce their breakup?
"Dear friends from the media, I have to announce a sad news here today."
"I have decided to leave the Charlotte Bobcats. My equity has been sold to Michael. From now on, I am a free man."
As soon as Kongbu said this, the audience was in an uproar.
Running away again? !
Nine consecutive championships, three dynasties. Although countless people have predicted that Kongbu will leave after the Bobcats dynasty, this time is different from the previous two. This time Kongbu holds half of the Bobcats’ equity, so there are still many people Think Kombu will stay with the Bobcats.In the end, Kongbu still ran away, and his performance was not sloppy at all. He won the championship the day before, sold his shares the next morning, and held a press conference to leave the team in the afternoon.
"Kong, why did you leave Charlotte this time?"
"Is it because of Michael?"
A reporter didn't know if he had any grudge against Jordan and wanted to put a shit on Jordan's head.
"No, it's definitely not because of Michael. Just like the two previous times I left the team, there were no external factors. It was entirely because I wanted to leave."
"Michael is a great player and a great friend."
After Kongbu said this, he murmured in his heart, provided that he would steal less of his tomatoes.
"If I were willing to partner with someone else to run the team, Michael would definitely be my first choice. In the three years I have been with the Bobcats, have you heard of any conflicts between me and Michael?"
"Not once!"
"But the problem now is that I don't want to partner with others to run the team. I remember some owners said that the team is like their son and wife. Is anyone willing to share their son and wife with others?"
"Maybe some people are willing, but I'm not willing, so I want to have a team that's completely my own."
"Just taking advantage of this opportunity, I officially announce the acquisition of the Nets. As long as it passes the league's shareholder meeting tomorrow, I will become the sole equity holder of the New Jersey Nets!"
"I firmly believe that under my leadership, it won't take long for the Nets to win their first championship in team history!"
As soon as this statement came out, several reporters in the audience were so excited that they cheered.
Although these reporters are all reporters in New York City, some of them are from New Jersey. They were so happy when they heard that Combu was about to take the helm of their hometown team.
The situation has turned, and now it has finally turned to New Jersey. These reporters are eager to see what the New Yorkers who have always looked down on them will look like after Kombuzhen leads New Jersey to the championship.
Some reporters began to ask real questions.
"Kong, as far as I know, last offseason, the league spent [-] million US dollars to acquire the Nets. Even if the league can sell it to you at the original price, can you come up with [-] million US dollars in cash?"
asked a reporter.
Kongbu raised his eyebrows, where did this come from? Why are you so contemptuous of people? You can't get [-] million US dollars?Do you think I have spent these nine years in vain?
"Four hundred million dollars! Cash! Of course I won't let the alliance suffer, so I paid four hundred million dollars. I think this price is generous enough."
Kongbu stretched out four fingers and said.
The reporters in the audience nodded. The cash of [-] million U.S. dollars was indeed generous enough, allowing the league to make [-] million U.S. dollars in one year.
"The price is certainly generous enough, but what if you fail to pass the vote at the shareholders' meeting?"
"It requires 70% of the votes in favor. What if you don't get that many votes in favor?"
Another reporter asked.
Kongbu was overjoyed. This was a good question, and he was just waiting for it.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter at all. If the vote at the shareholders' meeting tomorrow does not pass..."
"I won't get involved with the Nets. I have won nine consecutive championships in the Eastern Conference, and I just want to go to the Western Conference to see the scenery there."
"With these [-] million U.S. dollars, I can use it to acquire the Grizzlies or Hornets. The Warriors or Jazz are also good. If the money is not enough, I will add more money. Under [-] billion U.S. dollars is not a problem for me."
Kombutu realized that his plan was to use this press conference to intimidate the Western Conference teams.
It's best not to get in trouble for yourself at the shareholders' meeting, otherwise you will go to the west to stir up trouble.
Although the Western Conference teams have not won the championship in nine years, they still have a chance to reach the finals. If Kongbu goes, many teams will become desperate.
Apart from anything else, under normal circumstances the Lakers would definitely give Kongbu a stumbling block, but as soon as Kongbu's press conference started, they wanted to give the Nets to Kongbu for nothing and let him stay in the Eastern Conference.
Teams like the Spurs, who have a close acquaintance with Kongbu, will definitely not want Kongbu to come to the West. They originally had a chance of reaching the finals, but if Kongbu comes, their hope of the finals will be even slimmer. .
Not only the powerful players in the Western Conference, but also the weak teams in the Western Conference do not want Kongbu to come to the West to cause trouble. If Kongbu comes, he will at least secure a playoff spot. The weak teams like them have no hope of making it to the playoffs. .
Every Western Conference team hopes that the Western Conference team can win the championship, but the premise is that the winning team is themselves. They don't want Kongbu to go to the Western Conference and dominate the mountain.
If nothing else, the representatives of the fifteen teams in the Western Conference will definitely fully support Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets, and there is no way he will harm the Western Conference.
With the support of these fifteen teams, there are still seven teams in the Eastern Conference, which adds up to 22 teams, which has exceeded [-]% of the requirements.
Stern was at the back of the press conference because he was afraid that Kongbu would cause trouble again.
After hearing what Combe said just now, Stern couldn't help but marvel. He was originally worried about the voting, but now it seems that he doesn't have to worry at all.
Stern was impressed by Combu's intelligence and even wondered if it was possible for Combu to take over his seat as league president if he retired.
But this idea was overturned by him in an instant. How could Kong Bu value the position of league president.
The president of the alliance sounds nice, but in fact he is just a part-time worker. How can he be as happy as being his own boss?
……
After the press conference, the entire NBA circle was very lively that night.
Charlotte fans were devastated. Combs was really gone, which meant that their home team, the Bobcats, would have only one leader in the future, that is, Michael Jordan.
No one doubts that Jordan is a great player, but is his ability to run a team really qualified?Bobcat fans were skeptical.
Fortunately, Kongbu left a solid family foundation in the Bobcats. Bobcat fans feel that no matter how bad Jordan's management skills are, it is impossible for the Bobcats to fall too quickly.
The fans of the teams in the Western Conference are extremely happy. They are extremely looking forward to the fact that Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets will be destroyed tomorrow, so that Kongbu can come to the Western Conference.
Especially for the teams named by Kongbu, even Jazz fans who have a grudge against Kongbu can't help but fantasize about creating a Jazz dynasty under the leadership of Kongbu.
The owners and management of the Western Conference teams are in a different mood. They are worried. They are afraid that if Kongbu's acquisition is ruined tomorrow, a big disaster will come to them in the Western Conference.
"Robinson is a motivated kid, but his height is really embarrassing. I don't think he can achieve decent achievements in the future. The last bug Boggs, who was about the same height as him, is as skilled and talented as Robinson, but he is still It’s not that you can’t fight it out.”
"Besides, today's players in the league are getting taller and taller, and Robinson will suffer more and more disadvantages in confrontations."
"Even if it weren't for your sake, I would like to sell the big book and let Gortat start. However, I am not prepared to sell these two young people, David Lee and Ilyasova."
Jordan seems to have already thought about his plans after Kongbu leaves.
This plan sounds fine. After Iguodala was sold and Granger replaced him, there was no big problem.
Little Potato Robinson was originally selected by Kongbu with the first round pick. Later in his rookie season, he had an amazing performance of scoring 40+ points in a single game. He also played impressively as a substitute for Paul. Even if he is too short, he can change to a lower The first-round pick is still not a problem.
As for Nine-Finger Green, his performance is not as good as Little Potato, but his height and hardware are there. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the player Kongbu selected in the draft is traded with a low-ranked first-round pick, it will definitely Not a loss, this is the consensus of the entire league.
Selling these two substitutes has almost no impact on the Bobcats' overall strength, which is almost reduced from 100 points to 98 points.
"Not a bad plan, so you have four first-round picks in the next draft?"
"Would you like to sell me a few?"
Combe asked with a smile.
As soon as this question was asked, Jordan immediately hesitated.
It's not that he is stingy, but that he has long been looking forward to the day when he can draft alone. After finally collecting four first-round picks, he was not willing to sell them.
"Forget it, I'm kidding you. There aren't many decent players this year anyway, so it's useless for me to ask for so many draft picks."
As soon as he said this, Jordan's face turned even darker.
Not many decent players?Then you won't be able to pick any of the four first-round picks that are useful, right?
……
That afternoon, Combs arrived in New York, and Jordan's $[-] million also arrived.
After arriving in New York, Combs met with Stern again to prepare for tomorrow's league shareholders meeting.
"Kong, the last time our league officially came forward to acquire the Nets, you came to the conference. You know the specific procedures and rules, and [-]% of the representatives need to vote in favor."
Combs nodded. The last time Stern purchased the Nets, representatives from thirty teams in the league attended the meeting. Except for Nick Dolan, everyone else voted in favor.
Dolan voted against it. He didn't really object, it was more like looking for a sense of presence. Whether the league acquired the Nets or not, it had nothing to do with him.
But this time it's different. It will actually affect Dolan's business, so he will not only vote against it himself, but may also recruit some allies to create obstacles for Kongbu.
Thirty teams need 21% of the representatives to vote in favor, which means that Kongbu needs the support of [-] teams.
The Pistons, Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Nets, Celtics, Bobcats and Pacers in the East. These seven teams have an extremely close relationship with Kongbu, and they will definitely not hinder Kongbu.
The Suns, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Kings, and Mavericks in the West also have a close relationship with Kongbu, and they should also support Kongbu.
In total, there are twelve teams. Many of the other teams are casual acquaintances and cannot be said to have deep friendships.
Kongbu has a headache. After counting the 21 teams, he really doesn’t have much confidence.
If Kongbu is just a simple outsider rich man, as long as his reputation is not too bad, then this alliance meeting is just a formality.
However, Kongbu is not an outsider. He is very popular in this league, and his behavior is usually very rough. It is inevitable that he will offend people. It is also very possible that some teams will vote against him. Anyway, it is an anonymous vote. If Kongbu wants to retaliate, he will not find anyone. .
"David, how many allies do you think Dolan can win?"
Combe asked curiously.
Stern shook his head, "Then I don't know. Shouldn't you take action on this kind of thing?"
"You have more influence in this league than I do. I heard that many players dare to scold me behind my back, but they dare not say a bad word about you for fear of spreading to your ears."
"Since the meeting won't be held until noon tomorrow, I think you should ask around quickly."
Kongbu became thoughtful and asked around?How to find out about this kind of thing? If Dolan is looking for allies, he must be looking for team owners. Kongbu is familiar with the team management and does not have much contact with the owners.
After much thought, Kongbu came up with a way.
"David, help me hold a press conference at the New York headquarters. I want to officially announce my departure from the Bobcats."
"Besides, there is no need to hide the news that I want to acquire the Nets."
"Just take this opportunity to help us gain more allies."
Stern felt something in his heart. He felt that Kong Bu was going to do bad things again. "Kong, please don't mess around."
"I'm definitely not messing around. Don't worry, I'm already a mature middle-aged man."
"How can you still act like those young guys?"
How could Stern believe his lies, but there was nothing he could do to stop Kongbu from holding a press conference.
If he didn't help Kong Bu open it, Kong Bu could just find a venue and do it himself.
At seven o'clock that night, all relevant reporters in New York City were invited to the NBA headquarters.
After seeing Kong Bu on the stage, the reporters were confused.
Didn’t Kombu just win the championship in Charlotte last night?He wasn't enjoying his nine-consecutive championship dynasty in Charlotte, and wasn't preparing for the next championship parade, so why did he come to the New York headquarters?
Could it be that they want to officially announce their marriage to Stern?Some unscrupulous media outside the world often compile tidbits about NBA big shots, including the love affairs between Stern and Combs.
Seeing the sad expression on Kong Bu's face on the stage, the reporters wondered if it wasn't the news of marriage, but the news that the two were going to officially announce their breakup?
"Dear friends from the media, I have to announce a sad news here today."
"I have decided to leave the Charlotte Bobcats. My equity has been sold to Michael. From now on, I am a free man."
As soon as Kongbu said this, the audience was in an uproar.
Running away again? !
Nine consecutive championships, three dynasties. Although countless people have predicted that Kongbu will leave after the Bobcats dynasty, this time is different from the previous two. This time Kongbu holds half of the Bobcats’ equity, so there are still many people Think Kombu will stay with the Bobcats.In the end, Kongbu still ran away, and his performance was not sloppy at all. He won the championship the day before, sold his shares the next morning, and held a press conference to leave the team in the afternoon.
"Kong, why did you leave Charlotte this time?"
"Is it because of Michael?"
A reporter didn't know if he had any grudge against Jordan and wanted to put a shit on Jordan's head.
"No, it's definitely not because of Michael. Just like the two previous times I left the team, there were no external factors. It was entirely because I wanted to leave."
"Michael is a great player and a great friend."
After Kongbu said this, he murmured in his heart, provided that he would steal less of his tomatoes.
"If I were willing to partner with someone else to run the team, Michael would definitely be my first choice. In the three years I have been with the Bobcats, have you heard of any conflicts between me and Michael?"
"Not once!"
"But the problem now is that I don't want to partner with others to run the team. I remember some owners said that the team is like their son and wife. Is anyone willing to share their son and wife with others?"
"Maybe some people are willing, but I'm not willing, so I want to have a team that's completely my own."
"Just taking advantage of this opportunity, I officially announce the acquisition of the Nets. As long as it passes the league's shareholder meeting tomorrow, I will become the sole equity holder of the New Jersey Nets!"
"I firmly believe that under my leadership, it won't take long for the Nets to win their first championship in team history!"
As soon as this statement came out, several reporters in the audience were so excited that they cheered.
Although these reporters are all reporters in New York City, some of them are from New Jersey. They were so happy when they heard that Combu was about to take the helm of their hometown team.
The situation has turned, and now it has finally turned to New Jersey. These reporters are eager to see what the New Yorkers who have always looked down on them will look like after Kombuzhen leads New Jersey to the championship.
Some reporters began to ask real questions.
"Kong, as far as I know, last offseason, the league spent [-] million US dollars to acquire the Nets. Even if the league can sell it to you at the original price, can you come up with [-] million US dollars in cash?"
asked a reporter.
Kongbu raised his eyebrows, where did this come from? Why are you so contemptuous of people? You can't get [-] million US dollars?Do you think I have spent these nine years in vain?
"Four hundred million dollars! Cash! Of course I won't let the alliance suffer, so I paid four hundred million dollars. I think this price is generous enough."
Kongbu stretched out four fingers and said.
The reporters in the audience nodded. The cash of [-] million U.S. dollars was indeed generous enough, allowing the league to make [-] million U.S. dollars in one year.
"The price is certainly generous enough, but what if you fail to pass the vote at the shareholders' meeting?"
"It requires 70% of the votes in favor. What if you don't get that many votes in favor?"
Another reporter asked.
Kongbu was overjoyed. This was a good question, and he was just waiting for it.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter at all. If the vote at the shareholders' meeting tomorrow does not pass..."
"I won't get involved with the Nets. I have won nine consecutive championships in the Eastern Conference, and I just want to go to the Western Conference to see the scenery there."
"With these [-] million U.S. dollars, I can use it to acquire the Grizzlies or Hornets. The Warriors or Jazz are also good. If the money is not enough, I will add more money. Under [-] billion U.S. dollars is not a problem for me."
Kombutu realized that his plan was to use this press conference to intimidate the Western Conference teams.
It's best not to get in trouble for yourself at the shareholders' meeting, otherwise you will go to the west to stir up trouble.
Although the Western Conference teams have not won the championship in nine years, they still have a chance to reach the finals. If Kongbu goes, many teams will become desperate.
Apart from anything else, under normal circumstances the Lakers would definitely give Kongbu a stumbling block, but as soon as Kongbu's press conference started, they wanted to give the Nets to Kongbu for nothing and let him stay in the Eastern Conference.
Teams like the Spurs, who have a close acquaintance with Kongbu, will definitely not want Kongbu to come to the West. They originally had a chance of reaching the finals, but if Kongbu comes, their hope of the finals will be even slimmer. .
Not only the powerful players in the Western Conference, but also the weak teams in the Western Conference do not want Kongbu to come to the West to cause trouble. If Kongbu comes, he will at least secure a playoff spot. The weak teams like them have no hope of making it to the playoffs. .
Every Western Conference team hopes that the Western Conference team can win the championship, but the premise is that the winning team is themselves. They don't want Kongbu to go to the Western Conference and dominate the mountain.
If nothing else, the representatives of the fifteen teams in the Western Conference will definitely fully support Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets, and there is no way he will harm the Western Conference.
With the support of these fifteen teams, there are still seven teams in the Eastern Conference, which adds up to 22 teams, which has exceeded [-]% of the requirements.
Stern was at the back of the press conference because he was afraid that Kongbu would cause trouble again.
After hearing what Combe said just now, Stern couldn't help but marvel. He was originally worried about the voting, but now it seems that he doesn't have to worry at all.
Stern was impressed by Combu's intelligence and even wondered if it was possible for Combu to take over his seat as league president if he retired.
But this idea was overturned by him in an instant. How could Kong Bu value the position of league president.
The president of the alliance sounds nice, but in fact he is just a part-time worker. How can he be as happy as being his own boss?
……
After the press conference, the entire NBA circle was very lively that night.
Charlotte fans were devastated. Combs was really gone, which meant that their home team, the Bobcats, would have only one leader in the future, that is, Michael Jordan.
No one doubts that Jordan is a great player, but is his ability to run a team really qualified?Bobcat fans were skeptical.
Fortunately, Kongbu left a solid family foundation in the Bobcats. Bobcat fans feel that no matter how bad Jordan's management skills are, it is impossible for the Bobcats to fall too quickly.
The fans of the teams in the Western Conference are extremely happy. They are extremely looking forward to the fact that Kongbu's acquisition of the Nets will be destroyed tomorrow, so that Kongbu can come to the Western Conference.
Especially for the teams named by Kongbu, even Jazz fans who have a grudge against Kongbu can't help but fantasize about creating a Jazz dynasty under the leadership of Kongbu.
The owners and management of the Western Conference teams are in a different mood. They are worried. They are afraid that if Kongbu's acquisition is ruined tomorrow, a big disaster will come to them in the Western Conference.