Chapter 1412 Free Service
When Lin Feng arrived, the owners or general managers of the remaining 28 teams in the NBA had been waiting for a long time. ()
"Mr. Lin is here too, and now the meeting can begin. David Stern saw Lin Feng arrive, and the meeting began immediately.
The fifth game of the Houston Rockets against the Indiana Pacers, but a key game related to whether the Houston Rockets can win this year's NBA championship, turned out to be such an own event, if not dealt with as soon as possible, it will be a blow to the reputation of the NBA. Especially now that both teams are still waiting for news, after all, the NBA did not announce the Zuihou results, whether to directly award the Houston Rockets a victory, or to sentence them to a replay, the players on both sides do not dare to relax in the slightest, and it will be a heavy burden on the players to drag it on.
"Guys, tell me what to do, is it a replay or is it a decision based on the Zuihou score?" asked David Stern.
"I think there should be a replay. After all, there was such an oolong incident in this game, which is really unprecedented, and it should be replayed, so that it is fair enough for the players on both sides and the fans. "The general manager of the Indiana Pacers was the first to propose a replay.
"I don't think it's necessary anymore. Even in the replay, the Indiana Pacers are unlikely to be a match for the Houston Rockets. What's more, at the end of the game, the Houston Rockets led the Pacers by 12 points, which is already difficult to tell. L.A. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is against a replay.
Lin Feng was slightly startled. I didn't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to speak for their team. You know, in the Western Conference finals, but their own Rockets eliminated the Lakers. Thinking of this, Lin Feng gave Mitch Kupchak a grateful look.
While the Houston Rockets aren't afraid of replays, it's always a good thing not to have them. You know, once you replay, there are a lot of variables. There may be a problem with the mentality of the players, and if this game is lost, then the rest of the game will be really difficult to say.
Mitch Kupchak snorted. He didn't help Lin Feng speak, but helped himself. You must know that the Los Angeles Lakers have always been the most concerned team in the league, but recently, with Lin Feng's entry into the Houston Rockets and the strong rise of the Houston Rockets, their attention and popularity value have faintly surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers' jiashi, especially Lin Feng relied on his personal charm to create the Houston Rockets' audience into a star-studded audience, without having to sit on the Lakers' home court in Hollywood.
This is something that Mitch Kupchak will never tolerate. The Los Angeles Lakers have to be the league's favorites. And once this game is replayed, it will undoubtedly create more talk for the Houston Rockets. Therefore, it is natural for Mitch Kupchak to hope that this season ends well as soon as possible. Next season, the Lakers will make a comeback again.
"I think it should be replayed! And judging from this game, if this kind of thing happened suddenly, I really can't say if someone planned it carefully. Thomas, the general manager of the Knicks, said sadly.
Lin Feng frowned. This Thomas is none other than the famous "Smiling Assassin" Isaiah Thomas, a superstar, a first-class scout, but he is an unpopular general manager. But he didn't provoke him, why did he target himself like this.
Damn Jordan, I'm not going to let you win another championship easily. - A wave of indignation in Thomas's heart.
He naturally had no complaints about Lin Feng, after all, the two had never known each other before, but for Jordan, he was resentful. The grudge between the two is bitter and deep, and now Jordan is so in the limelight, after his second comeback, at the age of 42, he can lead a group of rookies to the finals, and he can almost win another championship, which naturally makes Isiah Thomas unhappy. He was able to instigate other All-Star players to embarrass Jordan at the All-Star Game, and now he can naturally propose a replay at the meeting.
"I think the game should be played by the rules. Since the game ended normally, the Houston Rockets should be awarded the victory. Pat Riley, the Heat's general manager, was against a replay.
"I think it should be replayed!"
All of a sudden, the conference room was in a mess. On the issue of whether to replay or not to replay, they have their own opinions and will not back down.
David Stern had a headache. He naturally prefers replays, so that the NBA can capture the attention of fans again, and at the same time, he can sell more tickets and have higher ratings. But now that more than half of the general managers are against the rematch, it is difficult for him to decide by vote.
"Mr. Lin, you are the owner of the Houston Rockets. This game also has such a big oolong incident because of you. What do you think about that?" said David Stern with a slight smile at Lin Feng. finger.xzsj8.
Before today's meeting, David Stern met with Lin Feng in advance and asked him to accept the NBA's proposal for a replay, so that the NBA's interests could be maximized! Of course, in return, David Stern will make it as convenient as possible for the Houston Rockets. Of course, this convenience will not be a bias on the part of the referee, but only a bias on the part of the league. For example, give a certain preference in the schedule, give it a certain preference in the number of live broadcasts in the country, and so on.
And now, more than half of the bosses are against the replay, and David Stern can only pin his hopes on Lin Feng.
Lin Feng pouted helplessly. Originally, I really didn't want to replay. However, for the sake of David Stern's "alliance bias", Lin Feng could only agree to a rematch. However, Lin Feng will not agree to a rematch in vain.
"Everyone, please allow me to say a word. Lin Feng cleared his throat and quieted everyone down.
"Regarding yesterday's game, in my opinion, this kind of oolong incident in Zuihou is indeed very laughable. I have to say that the players' attention is too unfocused!" Lin Feng said that iron is not steel.
Not focused?--The representatives of the other 28 teams handed Lin Feng a roll of the eyes at the same time.
Your old man first made heartthrob Ivanka Trump angry and cried in the stadium, and then he even had a brawl with a New York real estate tycoon, it is strange that this player can still concentrate on playing! If you want to blame your old man for being so good at tossing, watching the game, you can watch the earth-shattering! -- everyone sighed.
Think of them watching the game, at most a few TV screens. As a result, Lin Feng watched the game, so that the audience did not watch the ball, the referee did not blow the whistle, and the players did not play, which was really a demon. -- Everyone sighed. This man is more angry than a man.
Alas, when I can do this!--the representatives of the other 28 teams could not help but sigh softly.
"The five minutes of the game were in vain, and in my opinion, it was entirely the Indiana Pacers' problem. Because Zuihou has the ball in their hands, but they don't play, my players have to play with them because they are ahead. Therefore, Zuihou had no choice but to watch the game end. So, in principle, I don't agree with a rematch. Lin Feng said indignantly.
More than half of the team representatives who did not support the replay nodded their heads. Originally, there was almost no justice in this game, it was all a problem for the Pacers players themselves, if there was to be a replay, then should a replay be asked if a team would not play when a team fell behind?
David Stern was taken aback. He was talking to Lin Feng about haode, why did Lin Feng suddenly change his hexagram.
David Stern glared at Lin Feng with an expression that wanted to swallow Lin Feng alive.
Lin Feng winked at David Stern.
"However, out of respect for the fans, I still propose a rematch. However, it is not a replay of a game, but a replay of zuihou for 5 minutes. Lin Feng said.
Five minutes of replay!--Everyone was stunned. But then he nodded. This kind of replay of a few minutes has not happened before. After all, sometimes there are always small accidents, and if it is a complete replay, it will naturally be unfair to the leading side. It would be unfair to the backward side not to replay, so it is undoubtedly the most appropriate choice to take the little time affected by the replay.
David Stern frowned when he heard this. This kind of rematch method, he naturally considered it. However, for the sake of maximizing the interests of the NBA, the best option is undoubtedly to replay the entire game. But now Lin Feng has proposed a five-minute replay, and most of the team representatives agree, although he is the NBA president, he can't object. After all, the NBA is a democratic league, and he just works for these bosses.
"Then it was decided. The Zuihou five-minute game about Game 5 between the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers will be replayed at home to the Houston Rockets two days later. You have no objections!" asked David Stern.
Everyone looked at each other and agreed with the resolution.
"Well, that's it, adjourn!" David Stern declared the meeting closed.
Lin Feng shook his head helplessly. Just such a decision to toss yourself to New York, this is really inefficient. Thinking of this, Lin Feng suddenly had an idea in his mind.
"Guys, don't be impatient, don't go, I have a suggestion for the NBA league. Lin Feng said loudly.
Everyone was stunned.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I was going to return to China today, but I was temporarily rerouted to New York for the sake of this meeting. I think many of the people present must have other things to do, and because of this meeting, they suddenly changed their itinerary and flew to New York overnight, right?" Lin Feng asked.
Quite a few people nodded. Especially the representatives of the farthest teams, it was even more bitter. They were dizzy on the plane that night. Although there is business class, it is not a private jet after all, and the pain of this journey is always inevitable.
"So I propose that in the future, the NBA can choose to hold unimportant meetings directly through online video, which will undoubtedly save the time and energy of the bosses! Of course, my 'Phantom Technology' company is very happy to provide such a service! Free of charge!" Lin Feng said with a smile.
But how can Lin Feng's smile look treacherous!