Just as Lin Yi led the New York gang to attack Los Angeles, two of the league's vice presidents, Jalendis, had a private meeting with Mark Tatum.
These two people, as Stern's assistants, have a very good relationship, so good that they carried a gun together.
"Jaren, Adam's succession can't be changed. You and I know it. No one can shake David's will." After taking a sip of red wine, Tatum looked at Dess and said.
"Hey, Mark, I know what you said. Adam has the ability to connect and is indeed David's best successor, but old man, I always feel that Adam may not be able to tolerate me after he takes over." Gerendis It is clear that as long as Xiao Hua succeeds, he will most likely be thrown into an idle position to take care of himself.
As for Tatum? Xiao Hua will not move, because in the Asia-Pacific region, no one in this alliance can do better than Tatum.
Tatum said meaningfully: "Dise, what you said was the last time you argued with Adam when discussing whether to let Lin Sanlian be the MVP?"
Diss nodded. "Mark, Adam is different from David. You and I have refuted David, but David does not hate it. Adam looks more gentleman, but in fact this kind of person is better than David is harder to get along with. "
Tatum was happy, "Dude, do you know what you are talking about now? Don't you be afraid of me recording? You are now publicly denigrating the character of the next president of the league."
Diss spread his hand. "You know what I said is true."
Tatum poured a drink to Dess and laughed, "I want you to say that you are more suitable than I am in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs, you know, Jaylen, the Chinese call this a look."
Disi sighed. In fact, he and Xiao Hua only had some disagreements. He also saw Xiao Hua's ability, but Dis always felt that Xiao Hua would mess everything up.
Tatum also knew what his friends wanted to say.
In fact, as the manager of the alliance, you cannot lead the alliance with emotions, but many times, you must inevitably lead the alliance with emotions.
Last year, let Lin Yi triple the MVP, this year made a bunch of gimmicks, everyone knows how much Stern loves Lin Yi.
But then again, isn't it because of Lin Yi's great harvest in the Chinese market in recent years?
Can you say Stern's decision was wrong?
Of course not.
What Diss was worried about was exactly what Tatum was worried about.
The league's next suppression of the Knicks and Lin Yi is only a matter of time. After all, with the consistent style of the Union's equal sharing of resources, they cannot give all resources to Lin Yi and the Knicks.
However ... Xiao Hua can grasp the scale of suppression, or can the resources of the alliance be allocated reasonably?
The discussion last year made Diss and Tatum see that Xiao Hua was a purely commercialist.
He wants to turn the NBA into a down-to-earth commercial movie.
And now everyone knows how big the league's next broadcast contract will be. Diss has suggested to Stern that if the union's salary can't be avoided to prevent inflation, the union must have an emergency plan.
Because the NBA's success is precisely because he has a set of scientific rules of the game, but when the content of the game changes, if the rules are not updated with the times, then the game will inevitably go out of control.
It ’s a pity, now that I ’m thinking about watching Stern ’s performance, Stern ’s mind is no longer on how to build an alliance. In the words of the old man, do n’t disturb me to see Lin Yi.
Dis has also found Xiao Hua in private, but Xiao Hua's perfunctory in his words made Dis understand that ... the good life of his vice president is about to end.
Xiao Hua is obviously not a person who can tolerate dissidents.
He just wanted to make money in the NBA.
After this league shuffle, the league is destined to enter an era unfamiliar to fans.
However, Tatum feels that he can't help his friends, maybe he can only be drunk with him, right?
However, red wine is actually very hard to get drunk.
...
On the evening of the 18th, the Knicks arrived in Los Angeles.
Lin Yi also received a special dinner invitation.
"Interesting." Lin Yi looked at the name on the invitation and suddenly fell into thought.
Jim Bath.
It's not uncommon for players to eat with other team owners in the NBA. After all, the Knicks aren't playing the Lakers.
However, Lin Yi is very clear that the purpose of the Lakers boss to invite himself to dinner is certainly not simple.
Lin Yi guessed right.
"Lin, I'm glad to have dinner with you. You know, I'm your number one fan." Jim Bass is glad that Lin Yi hasn't rejected his invitation. In addition, Lin Yi also met at this dinner. Kupchak, the legendary manager of the Lakers.
At the dinner, Kupchak painted Lin Yi's grand blueprint for the future of the Lakers, and also popularized the legendary history of the Lakers.
"Kobe is old, Lin." Kupchak wasn't suggesting this anymore.
Lin Yi continued to eat stuff. Since you like to play Tai Chi, I will let you see the real Tai Chi.
And watching how Kupchak hinted that Lin Yi was unmoved, Jim Bath couldn't help it.
The fixation of this product is far worse than that of Old Bath.
In Lin Yi's view, if the old Bass, he would definitely not show all his cards so impulsively.
"Lin, would you like to come to the Lakers? I can promise to give you shares of the Lakers after you retire." Jim Bath said more and more excited, as if Lin Yi wanted him, he could give Lin Yi.
Lin Yi knew that the Lakers were serious this time.
It's different from joking with Kobe.
The Lakers really moved their minds!
You know, after Jim Buss and Kupchak have undergone various communications, the two agreed that Lin Yi is the most suitable player for the current Lakers.
He is a three-time NBA MVP and has two championship trophies.
As long as the Lakers can get Lin Yi, Kupchak promised that he can quickly complete a championship team for this Lakers.
As for Kobe, it's better to explain. Jim Bath will convince Kobe to assist Zolinyi.
Bass believes that in this way, he will be able to get the Lakers to win the championship before the date of his appointment with his sister Jenny Bath.
By then, he would become the de facto ruler of the Bath family.
And Jim Bath knows that the point of digging Lin Yi is not whether the Lakers have equivalent chips, but Lin Yi himself.
As long as Lin Yi applied for the transaction himself, Bass did not believe he could not get Lin Yi.
Unfortunately, Buzz's dreams are good, but Lin Yi thinks he should wake up.
What a joke, labor and capital are the bosses of the Knicks. You ask a boss to help you work?
New York is the largest city in the United States, and Los Angeles is just the second ...
From the first to the second, this downgrade stupid Lin Yike will not do it.
Besides, Lin Yi is not rare at all, because he will definitely buy a team to play after retiring in the future, but not now.
In addition, there is a precedent for Boss Joe in front of him. Will Lin Yi believe the verbal promises of these businessmen?
Even if he cooperates with Dolan, Lin Yi guards against Dolan, not to mention the fact that the IQ and EQ of Little Bass are obviously not as good as Dolan's.
Of course, Lin Yi was very happy to be invited by the Lakers.
After all, this is also a recognition.
"The steak is good, but I think I should go." Lin Yi politely rejected Jimbas' invitation.
Lin Yi is not a person who refuses to welcome back. Someone had been hanging on the appetite of the Knicks at that time. Although this approach can raise his worth, it is not necessary.
Looking at Lin Yiyuan's figure, Jim Buss was a little puzzled. "Why? James (Doran) obviously gave us no chips, but why did he still refuse us?"
Kupchak patted Jim Bass on the shoulder. "Maybe, this is the so-called loyalty! Jim, I must remind you that international players have always been more loyal."
Jim Bath sighed helplessly, "Man, we seem to only be able to execute Plan B."
Kupchak nodded. "Rest assured, I've met Rich, and his employer is interested in the Lakers' invitation."
Little Bath looked slightly better. "Are you loyal? It seems we underestimated him."
"Yeah, he is really an admirable player," Kupchak said with emotion.
Unfortunately, Lin Yi, who has already returned to the hotel, can't hear the discussion between Kupchak and Jr.
Otherwise, Lin Yi will goosebumps.
What, have you misunderstood me?
You seem to think so much!
however......
Maybe Lin Yi himself didn't know that the Knicks meant something different to him.
...
Dolan, who went to Copenhagen for a holiday, was very nervous when he learned that Lin Yi had dinner with Jr. Bass, and the Knicks boss booked a flight ticket to New York as soon as possible.
Before getting on the plane, Dolan made a special phone call to Lin Yi, asking Lin Yi to be warm.
Dolan said to Lin Yi, "Lin, if you have something unhappy, remember to tell me the first time that the Knicks are your team. UU reading is now, and will be."
Lin Yi: "..."
Wait a minute, why does this make me feel like I'm pushing the palace team?
Crooked, I'm not the one who is sour!
"In addition, I have informed Downey that when we renew Wilson, we will definitely give him a contract to his satisfaction," Dolan emphasized on the phone.
Crooked, have you listened to me!
The Knicks are not my "friend team"! Why am I not called Leo!
"By the way, Lin, I customized a Bugatti for you as your wedding gift," Dolan added.
Lin Yi: "..."
It's over.
Specially, is labor and management the kind of people who can buy it with money?
Sorry, the custom version of Bugatti ... seems pretty good.
However, Lin Yi felt that all this was inexplicable.
Obviously he is such a kind and so talkative person.
"Lin, although it's too early to tell you these, but after you retire, I will give you a stake in the Knicks. How about you being the general manager? Rest assured, I won't restrain you, and I'm not the kind Those who don't count. "Dolan said earnestly, as if afraid of Lin Yi being taken away by others.
Fortunately, this is not a romance novel, otherwise what Dolan would like to say to Lin Yi at this moment must be: my heart, my baby, my sweet preserve, I will give you whatever you want!
Hope!
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PS: Second more, 3K words
PS2: I am sorry that the update was not on time today. Pika Qiao has a painful brain today. Although he woke up at 7 in the morning to code, Cavan Card was so impatient and eager to write. He was sleepy after taking two cold medicines ... But fortunately, under the premise of ensuring quality, I wrote (water) out!