Chapter 2o68 Truth is in the hands of a few

Lin Feng slapped the table and stood up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I don't agree with what you're saying. In my opinion, you see basketball as an investment, as a means of making money commercially, while Mr. Cuban sees basketball as a hobby, as a part of life. Of course, I'm not trying to say who is a little more noble and who is a little less inferior. But I don't think you're in a position to ridicule Mr. Cuban! It's a sign of disrespect, it's a very unqualified performance. Lin Feng said coldly.

All bosses' faces sè slight change. Lin Feng actually said that they had no quality, if you really want to talk about it, they are just mocking Kuban, compared to Lin Feng who often beats people and slaps the table and scolds, who has no quality.

However, Lin Feng would not give them a chance to scold himself.

"It's ridiculous to me that you have to earn less than the boss and you have to listen to the boss. This shijie, what determines the difference in status between the two sides is not what identity, but the relationship between supply and demand. The ball mí goal field is watched by the players playing, not by our boss sitting in the box drinking red wine and smoking cigars. As long as the players can make this league more popular, it's not a big deal to let them take more. As for status, it's only privileged players, players who can lead the team to win and please the ball are qualified, and usually privileged players who are still a champion team have team privileges. For this kind of player, what if you give him a little privilege! He can help you make money, can help you earn fame, you just need to sit in the box and drink red wine and smoke cigars, what are you dissatisfied with?" Lin Feng asked.

Some bosses couldn't help but say, "This team is our investment, and we have to bear the risk of loss!"

Lin Feng smiled.

"If you're afraid of taking the risk of losing money, you don't want to buy a team!" Lin Feng took a puff of his cigar and slowly exhaled, "No one forced you to buy a team." If you're not satisfied, you can quit immediately. Why bother with this every year, and complain about the privileges of the players over the boss. ”

As soon as Lin Feng said this, Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Hasley and Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling immediately changed.

"Lin Feng, you are just one of the bosses, and this league is jointly established by thirty teams, but you alone have the final say. Donald Sterling shouted.

Lin Feng didn't care about spitting out a smoke ring.

"The truth is always in the hands of a few. Lin Feng said leisurely.

"Poof" Stern almost spit out the coffee without taking a sip, Lin Feng's words are hurtful, doesn't this mean that the rest of the bosses are stupid. But Stern had to admit that Lin Feng's words were right. There's nothing wrong with giving those privileged players a little more privilege. This is a society of supply and demand, and the ball mí likes to watch the privileged players, and the privileged players have the support of the ball mí, and the waist pole can naturally tǐng go straight to the boss to ask for privileges. It's a mutually reinforcing relationship. From the league's point of view, Stern wants more privileged players to attract more balls.

Never deny the charm of a first-class star. If the league doesn't have a star, it's impossible for the ball to come in and watch the ball. Unfortunately, this involves another issue of the distribution of benefits. When the boss invests, he naturally does not want to lose money, and even wants to make money. In the current 3o teams, the owners who aim to make money, such as Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Hasley and Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, to make a name for themselves, the Los Angeles Lakers owner Buss who want to win to maintain balance, and the San Antonio Spurs who strive to win the championship are represented by teams like the San Antonio Spurs. The teams that just love basketball and don't care about investment are the Dallas Mavericks Cuban and the Houston Rockets Lin Feng.

These 3o bosses, according to each other's different investment purposes, are divided into several BOs, and they will always quarrel non-stop every time they have a meeting. At times, Stern even felt that the boss meeting was almost like a party of kindergarten kids. And he was the kindergarten teacher.

"Mr. Lim, the purpose of our discussion today is the length of the player's contract. Over the years, the league has produced a lot of high-paid and low-quality players, and every time they sign high-salary, the strength has declined rapidly. What we're talking about today is to come up with a plan to negotiate with the players' union to avoid this situation as much as possible. Naturally, Stern didn't want today's meeting to continue to quarrel again, especially because he was afraid that Lin Feng would tear the entire alliance apart. Lin Feng's destructive power is too great, and he must be on guard. In particular, now that Lin Feng has a Kuban by his side, the two of them may join forces, and they may make a lot of trouble.

Stern's words drew the attention of all the bosses. For high-paid and low-performance players, it is the most hated by every team owner. You've just paid him a lot and he's either in a dip or injured. And then he took the salary of a first-rate star and played at the level of a second-rate or even a third-rate star, don't you think it's disturbing. In particular, some contracts are signed for 5 years, which is even more disturbing. So, we have to solve this problem and reduce the team's losses as much as possible.

Many bosses have discussed it, some propose to reduce the number of years of contract, some propose to reduce the maximum standard of annual salary, and some even propose that after the age of 32, the veteran contract can only be signed once a year. All sorts of proposals poured out of the mouths of these bosses. However, in Lin Feng's view, most of these suggestions are nonsense, and they are impossible for the players' union to accept. For example, this veteran contract can only be signed once a year, so will the players' union agree, isn't this a clear shutdown? Is there such a thing?

Many bosses discussed and discussed, but they did not decide on a plan that was acceptable to all bosses. At this point, Stern threw the question at Lin Feng.

"Mr. Lin, I wonder what your opinion is?" Stern wanted to see what insights Lin Feng, a young and unspoken Shijie Fu, would have that could resolve one of the biggest differences between the team and the players.

"According to me, this is nonsense. The so-called high-paid and low-performance players are definitely a headache, and I don't want this kind of player in my team. But when you signed a contract with a player, it was consensual and no one forced you. If you are afraid of a player's high salary and low ability, you can not offer a high price! Isn't this a business, since it is a business, then it is natural to be prepared to lose money and fail to invest. You can't do anything, you have to do it all the way, there is no risk! There is no risk, is this still business!" Lin Feng said disdainfully.

Stern vowed not to ask Lin Feng again today. This was finally calmed down, but Lin Feng's words were provoked again. Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Hasley immediately slapped the table.

"Lin Feng, what kind of attitude do you have. We're negotiating a clause that protects the interests of the team, and it's your business that you have money, but we don't want to be like you and give those players our hard-earned money for nothing. Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Hasley drank.

Lin Feng smiled contemptuously.

"I don't care what you guys discuss, anyway, I don't want the NB to shut down again this time. It's a shame for a group of billionaires to argue endlessly for a little petty profit!" Lin Feng looked disdainful, and then patted Cuban on the shoulder, "Old Ku, let's go, let's go have a drink, it's better than listening to these Grandai nonsense here." By the way, Mr. Stern, we'll send assistants to the meetings that we'll be waiting for. Also, I warn you, if the league is shut down again this time, you can leave me alone and form another league!"

Kuban was stunned. Fortunately, the Dallas Mavericks had signed Wang Zhizhi before, and he had a little understanding of this unique way of greeting China. Therefore, he quickly came back to his senses, stood up and left with Lin Feng one after another.

"What is this called! If there are more people like this, the league will be finished sooner or later!" yelled Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Haisley.

The rest of the bosses also agreed. Lin Feng's words are really hurtful, although they are billionaires, but this is not a small profit, but tens of millions of dollars, in the past five years, it is hundreds of millions of dollars. You Lin Feng have money, you don't care about this money, but they do. A few hundred million dollars, that's not a small amount.

Stern shook his head helplessly. This Lin Feng is too much, too unorganized, but if the alliance has more bosses like him, it will also be a blessing for the alliance. As long as there are no conflicts between players and owners, and the NB does not stop, Stern believes that he can make the NB the most popular professional league in the world.

"Alright, guys, let's talk about something practical. After all, the consequences of the last shutdown are not expected to be tried again!" Stern banged on the table to stop the roar of the many bosses.

At this time, inside the bar.

"Lin, do you think there will be a shutdown this time?" Although Cuban left, his mind was still on the NB headquarters, worried about this negotiation. If there is anyone in the alliance who wants to see a shutdown the most, it is the Kuban.

"Don't worry, Lao Ku, there will be no more shutdowns this time. The last suspension of the Yīn Shadow is in the hearts of the players and the bosses, and they will not collapse again. Lin Feng said confidently.

Kuban breathed a sigh of relief. Although he is not good at words, he is an investment businessman, and Lin Feng's vision is world-famous. Now that Lin Feng has repeatedly promised that it will not be suspended this time, it will definitely not be suspended. As for Lin Feng's threat just now, what did he say about another league, Cuban only treated Lin Feng as a joke.

"By the way, Lao Ku, I heard that your '2929-enernmen' company offers a variety of comprehensive programs and a variety of films and videos, especially the broadcast of various competitions. Why don't we also cooperate, what do you think?" Lin Feng smiled in his eyes. ro。