"Haha... This guy is really good at pleasing fans. ”

Andy looked at the newly joined Artest's shaved rocket head shape, the shape of the rocket logo, and couldn't help laughing and teasing.

The crowd in the video conference also shook their heads with chuckles echoing the laughter of the big boss, and the naughty side of the team's new Ding Artest also made everyone feel his excitement about joining the new club.

Also, the current Rockets lineup can be said to have shocked the whole league and become the favorite to win the championship this season, although the trade of Maddie caused a wave of confusion and accusations from fans, but the trade came to the small melon Cameron Anthony, which also eased the anger of the fans a little, but Da Yao can't lie down, some media instigated that Da Yao and Maddie had a stiff relationship last season, and the team management chose to trade Maddie for Da Yao, which undoubtedly made many fans have some misunderstandings about Da Yao.

Naturally, the management stood up to refute the rumors at the first time, accusing the media reports of irresponsible, talking nonsense, and saying a lot of things about the Rockets for the championship, the Rockets want to free up more salary space, strengthen the team's roster, etc...

With the trade of Artest and the formation of the Big Four consisting of Da Yao, Changlu, and Anthony, the Rockets immediately became the favorites to win the championship in the league.

Of course, the happiest are undoubtedly Houston and Rocket fans around the world, who feel crazy, and have left messages on the official website saying that they love the big boss Andy Smith, who is not bad for money.

With the formation of the Rockets' giant roster, this is bound to make the NBA more competitive, and of course, the game will be more exciting.

"Boss, the ticket sales for this season are very hot, and there are even many fans who have left messages asking the team to sell tickets for the playoffs... ”

Andy naturally smiled very happily when he heard the good news, looked at Morey and said: "Do fans complain a lot about the price increase of tickets this season?"

"Although the price of tickets in the secondary market of 90 US dollars has increased a lot, compared with 97 US dollars during the 22nd consecutive win, the fans can still accept it, especially the boss for the parking fee and the price reduction of various food and beverages, which is very popular with fans, to be honest, the price of tickets in the whole league in addition to the Knicks and Lakers, other team tickets are acceptable to fans, the key is the parking fee, the price of food and beverages in the stadium, quite criticized by fans. ”

Andy just chuckled and shook his head at Morey's words, of course he knew, in fact, this is also a helpless thing, the ball market is good and bad, so he can only lower the price of football tickets, and let the surrounding areas make up the difference in football tickets, otherwise the average price of tickets in the NBA league this season cannot be as low as 49 US dollars, there is no way, but to force the teams to slaughter fans from food and drink, parking fees.

You know, NBA team game tickets are flexible floating, adjusted at any time, according to the number of stars and opponents, all prices will change, a game between the Rockets and the Mavericks, just the parking fee is $49.99, $30 higher than the usual $19, the degree of blackness can be seen.

The Rockets have become the top team in the league, with four All-Star players, and the ticket price increase is understandable, even so, it is still selling well, not to mention that the tickets against the Lakers are as high as $120, $137 against the Cavaliers, and the Celtics' $159 high ticket price has long been sold out!

"Hehe, my superstar strategy seems to be working very well!" Andy chuckled and said a little proudly, making everyone in the video conference chuckle and echo it, although the luxury tax is a bit painful, but the hot ball market and the surrounding big sales, everyone really agrees with the superstar strategy.

"Bob, there's no problem with our little melon, right?" Andy asked with a smile as he looked at Bob Myers, who was in charge of the team's trade and was promoted to assistant manager of the team.

"Boss, there is no problem with Cameron, Anthony is a kind, low-key, family-oriented good fellow, although the temper is a little big, and a little childish, but more righteous.

I've had a long talk to him about the boss of the team, he's very happy to be with the Rockets, and he's undoubtedly the most likely to achieve his championship ambition here, and he doesn't have much rejection of Changlu's status as the boss, and he's happy with the fact that he's playing the role of shooting guard now.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has a little flaw in his personality, that is, he lacks decisiveness when deciding on major matters, as long as he adjusts his psychological gap, the child's temper, coaxing... “

"Haha... ”

"Hehe... ”

Both Andy and everyone in the conference room burst out laughing at Bob's words.

Seriously, Andy prefers a dashing style of play, a variety of plays, and a handsome person to Maddie, who can be called an "offensive kaleidoscope" of small melons, perhaps because of the Redhook residential area in the chaotic Brooklyn district of New York, which is the assembly place of duke dealers.

I don't talk much in society! I once took my little brother to besiege Garnett, forcing Garnett to bow his head and admit his mistake...

But when considering trading the melons, Andy was worried that the Rockets' locker room would be thrown into turmoil again because of the team's boss matter, but Bob Myers' words finally dispelled Andy's concerns.

Leader temperament is not something that can be replaced by a good temper, good popularity, and good playing skills, and the kind of determination and decisiveness that can carry the whole team forward in the most difficult times is what an NBA team locker room boss must have.

And the little melon is a little indecisive in her personality, lacks decisiveness, and lacks in the ability to resist pressure, although she is also a tough guy, but it is easy to give up in the face of adversity.

"Thorn Artest... ”

"Hehe, boss, don't worry, that guy is very shrewd, as soon as he came, he consciously leaned towards Changlu's side, and he got along well with Da Yao, who was worried about Atai's temper before... ”

Hearing Bob's introduction, Andy also nodded with satisfaction, after all, he brought in a group of bad boys, Changlu itself is not a good bird, Atai is even more of a beast, I am a melon in society, tsk, except for a big Yao is an honest child.

If this Nima has a conflict on the court, he is in a groove, the picture is too beautiful, and he doesn't dare to think about it...

But it's okay this way, only bloody players can play a bloody game, and Da Yao, who doesn't like to make trouble, doesn't have to worry about being provoked from now on, no one will come out.

At the end of the video conference, Andy did not reiterate what won the championship, he believed that everyone in the conference room understood what the big boss needed to repay the big boss for the big boss to equip the Rockets with this super luxury lineup.

The second round of the playoffs?regular season championship?hehe, only the Larry O'Brien championship trophy can be worthy of the big boss's capital investment, if you can't get it, as the general manager, Morey doesn't dare to think about it, maybe you can't get it in the first year, you can forgive it a little, but if you can't get it in the second year, he can roll up and get out!

The fast horse doesn't need to be whipped, the drum doesn't need a hammer, everyone is smart, and Andy doesn't need to say anything.

"Knock-"

Andy raised his head and looked at Jon Meacham, the editor-in-chief of Newsweek, who pushed the door and walked into the office, nodded slightly and said, "Sit down first, I'll finish reading this report." ”

"Okay, boss. Jon Meacham put the folder in front of him and waited quietly, and after a while, the assistant Torrey brought in two cups of coffee.

Syllable.

Andy threw the pen in his hand on the desk, frowned, took a sip of coffee, looked at Jon Meacham and said, "There has been a significant decrease in circulation in the third quarter, and there has been a loss again, Jon, I need an explanation." ”

Jon Micham explained with a wry smile: "Boss, in addition to the expansion of the Internet and online reading groups, the most important thing is the rise in printing costs, and under the current economic conditions, advertising revenue has fallen, although we still have some high-quality customers of the Celestial Empire, but, a drop in the bucket, our circulation is too large after all, and there has been an increase in the Asian version, to support the circulation of five million copies, losses are inevitable, and we have tried everything we can to reduce unnecessary capital expenditure."

For example, the company stipulates that all documents, except for some documents for external use, should only be printed in black and white. The quality of use in each department is regulated. Cancel overseas business trips and switch to video conferencing... ”