Compared to Diego, who had hepatitis, had a broken leg and was abandoned by Barcelona and had to return to AC Milan in disgrace. Maradona, also the talented and youthful Michael. Jordan, obviously more knowledgeable, did not arrogantly refuse Tang Huan's arrangement.

Since since thanks to Michael. Because of Jordan, he inquired about the specific affairs of the sports industry, and Tang Huan moved the idea of inspecting it.

You know, the popularity brought by these teams has really helped Tang Huan resist recent attacks from the media, and fans are very recognizable to the richest man in the United States for his generous investment in local teams.

At this stage in the San Francisco Bay Area, there are no competitors competing with the Golden State Warriors for fans, but the Oakland Athletics have the San Francisco Giants for baseball fans, and the Oakland Raiders have the San Francisco 49ers for American football fans. The difference is that the San Francisco Giants have a relatively poor record, while the San Francisco 49ers have been more active and strong in recent years, most recently winning the championship in the 1981 season.

But with the Oakland Raiders winning the Super Bowl this year, it's clear that the popularity is gaining momentum.

The National Football League also has a draft called the "NFL Player of the Year Draft," more commonly known as the NFL Draft, which takes place two months before the NBA Draft, in April.

I heard that Tang Huan is coming to take a look, Mikhail. Kogan enthusiastically gave him a glimpse of the Oakland Raiders' preparations, such as the rookies he was optimistic about.

However, with the first exhibition season of the National Football League not starting until late July this year, and the players and coaching staff on vacation, the presentation is more superficial.

"It's a pity that the North American home video game console market has collapsed, otherwise it would have been another prosperous time for EA to release the long-developed football game." Mikhail. Kogan said with great regret.

Tang Huan smiled, "Be patient." Wait three or four years, and the market will always recover. You have also seen that in addition to being a big hit in Japan, the dance machine is also very popular in the North American market, which has obviously driven the sales of the second-generation Xiaobawang game console, and the quantitative change will sooner or later lead to a qualitative change. ”

Speaking of which. Tang Huan casually threw the rugby ball to Michael, who was brainwashed with him. Jordan, "It's okay to buffer a few years, the game engine can be further optimized, and more powerful hardware can be made. ”

Mikhail. Kogan nodded, his gaze turning to Michael. Jordan, "Hey, big guy, looks like you're in pretty good shape, come on my Oakland Raiders." ”

Tang Huan waved his hand with a smile. "Don't make a fuss, this is the star of tomorrow I found for the Golden State Warriors."

Looking at Michael, who was scratching his head and smiling. Jordan, Mikhail. Kogan continued to agitate: "How can the NBA have NFL treatment, big guy, I'm optimistic about you, come on." ”

For Mikhail. Kogan, the old naughty boy, Tang Huan was speechless, so he simply pulled his legs and left. Make a beeline for the next stop – the Auckland Athletics.

……

It is similar to the experience of the former owner of the Oakland Raiders who wanted to move the team out of Oakland, but was blocked by the local government, and then the owner was replaced by Tang Huan. Finley, the former owner of the Oakland Athletics, had to divide his property because his wife wanted a divorce, so he planned to sell the team to oil tycoon Marvin. Davis, but only if the team moves to Denver, while Oakland City and Alameda County are located. The deal fell through by refusing to allow the Oakland Athletics to terminate their stadium lease early, and finally Tang Huan and Levi's Jeans chairman Walter Brown. Haas joined forces to bid $13 million to buy it.

The Oakland Athletics have won the World Series three times in a row, Major League Baseball's highest honor, but unfortunately it was ten years ago.

Every team in Major League Baseball. In addition to the team, there are six to nine minor league teams at different levels, commonly known as farms, to provide backup for the team or to help keep injured players in shape.

Therefore, Tang Huan and Walter. When Haas took over the Oakland Athletics, he immediately invested in rebuilding its dilapidated farm system.

As one of the most obvious results, the Oakland Athletics team has won the American League West and the American League championship in the past two years, but there is still a long way to go to win the World Series.

Thankfully, the Oakland Athletics now have seen a skyrocketing number of spectators compared to the previous slump in popularity, with the regular season starting in early April.

Tang Huan and Walter sitting in the box watching the game. Haas, it's talking about things off the field.

"The group of players from Treasure Island, if the conditions can, try to give them the opportunity to practice in the big leagues, and they can't always be in the minor league teams. Although baseball is an exhibition sport at the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics, Treasure Island attaches great importance to it and hopes that these players can show results. Tang Huan reminded.

"In the previous spring training and warm-up games, I have taken special care of them." Walter. Haas nodded.

The cost advantage in Southeast Asia has greatly improved the competitiveness of Levi's clothing business. Therefore, Walter. Haas is also very active in promoting the relatively high level of baseball in the Treasure Island athletes.

……

After watching the game and sending Tang Huan to the car, Walter. Haas saw the tall man Michael. After Jordan, he even went to Mikhail. Kogan dug up the corner, "The young man is in good physical condition, my Auckland Athletics team is attacking for the World Series title, you might as well come and play and create glory together." ”

Didn't expect Michael. Jordan replied with great interest, "Okay, I'll think about it when I go back." ”

After the car started, Tang Huanhu looked at Michael suspiciously. Jordan glanced at it, "Gold does shine everywhere, you shouldn't really have the idea of playing in the Major League Baseball." ”

"I also love baseball." Michael. Jordan answered honestly.

"The NBA is on the rise, and you don't want to miss your chance to be a hero of the times." Tang Huan didn't want his fancy "flying man" to run away, so he hurriedly criticized and educated.

To show to Michael. Jordan's attention, Tang Huan called Nike executives and sent him to the Golden State Warriors together to further familiarize himself with the environment there. It's good to play for next season.

Currently, the NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Golden State Warriors, led by Bach, although they managed to qualify, struggled.

Franklin. Miyuri still recognizes John. Bach's coaching ability, although Tang Huan understands that the team's rebuilding is not an overnight effort. and the Los Angeles Lakers, but he still has the idea of finding the next head coach in his head.

……

After Tang Huan finished inspecting the three major league teams under his name, he went to the tennis club to visit Stefi, who was seriously preparing for the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Los Angeles Olympics tennis exhibition match. Graff.

The current stage of women's tennis, since 1976, has been dominated by Martina. Navratilova and Chris. The two have teamed up to dominate, and they are also at the peak of their careers, with the only player currently on the breakout is American prodigy Tracy Anderson. Austin.

Therefore. Steffi who is not yet 15 years old. Graf, if you want to get ahead, you have to put in an extraordinary effort.

"Don, I must take a big enough champion this year to give you as a gift." Stefi, who has repeatedly raised his target. Graf, eager to express her little wishes.

"If you want to hurry, we take our time, the key is that you can't get hurt. That would affect your athletic life. Tang Huan touched Little Lori's head with a smile, and his eyes fell to another field. There were two Chinese teenagers practicing hard at the racket, and a middle-aged Chinese man was pointing at him.

"Boss, these two teenagers are a pair of brothers, named Zhang Junpei and Zhang Depei, respectively, and the coach is their father Zhang Hongsheng." The person in charge hurriedly introduced: "My younger brother Zhang Depei is 12 years old this year and has just won the American junior hard court tennis singles championship. I saw that they had good potential and good results, so I signed them all. ”

"You've done a pretty good job." Tang Huan patted the other party's shoulder with great satisfaction, and walked over.

It can be seen that the Zhang family father and son cherish the training conditions provided here. The attitude was very serious, and it took a while to notice Tang Huan and his party.

"Don, Mr. Tang?" Zhang Hongsheng looked happy and asked uncertainly.

Tang Huan bowed slightly, "Is the fellow Mr. Zhang Hongsheng Zhang?" ”

"It's me." Zhang Hongsheng nodded again and again, "Thank you Mr. Tang's tennis club for giving us the opportunity." ”

"You still have the ability, your son has good potential." Tang Huan's eyes continued to stare at Zhang Depei, who was not affected by the outside world.

"It's over." Zhang Hongsheng said happily: "Being able to get Mr. Tang's approval is not in vain for our husband and wife to accompany their brothers to train hard to this day." ”

"When did you get to the United States?" Tang Huan asked casually.

"I immigrated to the United States in 1966 from Treasure Island to work as a chemical researcher." Zhang Hongsheng looked proudly at his two sons on the court, "I like tennis very much, and I have also studied tennis seriously, so I started training Junpei when he was 9 years old and Depei was 6 years old. Six years have passed, and their brothers are still very competitive. ”

"Tennis training is expensive, and you have to pay a lot." Tang Huan smiled and waved his hand to Zhang Junpei and Zhang Depei, who were looking over curiously.

Zhang Hongsheng nodded, "At the beginning, our family lived in New Jersey, but for the convenience of training and competition, we sold the house there and moved to Minnesota, and now we have come to California, which happened to meet Mr. Tang's tennis club. ”

"Pity the hearts of parents all over the world." After Tang Huan sighed, he turned his head sideways and instructed the person in charge next to him, "Zhang Depei is a good seedling, and the training conditions that the club will provide him in the future will be the same as Stefi's level." ”

……

Silicon Valley, Seeq, CEO, Gordon. Campbell secretly convened a meeting of no more than ten people who had EEPROM technology from Intel.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the board's distrust of us is becoming more and more apparent." Gordon. Campbell said in a heavy tone: "That CFO is directly accountable to the board of directors, and I can't even direct him, and the work can hardly continue." ”

Everyone present looked at each other, and no one knew how to speak. All of a sudden, the atmosphere in the conference room became very oppressive.

When Seeq was first established, the attitude of the board of directors was not like this, not only helping them resolve the patent dispute with Intel on EEPROM, but also allocating abundant funds.

Available at Gordon. When Campbell commanded a team to secretly develop an IBM-PC compatible motherboard chip and plan to mass production, the board of directors noticed this dynamic and immediately changed its attitude, not only freezing the project, but also issuing threats to investigate the company's financial problems, which frightened all kinds of people involved.

Seeing that everyone is so cowardly, Gordon. Campbell said "bad luck" secretly, and then looked around at everyone, analyzing the current situation with his own position.

"Guys, we should understand that now that Seeq has mastered EEPROM technology in its entirety, and the value of our people is diminished, otherwise the board of directors wouldn't be so unscrupulous in manipulating us."

"The reason why I secretly commissioned the development of IBM-PC compatible motherboard chips is also to increase Seeq's revenue. However, the board of directors considered the problem from the perspective of the background of the competition between the two major platform standards, Fangyuan Computer and IBM-PC, and mercilessly sacrificed our interests. ”

"I applied to the board of directors to bring in the latest flash technology, but it was denied. It can be seen that they have no intention of compensating us at all. ”

"Judging from the current market structure, IBM-PC compatible motherboard chips are no longer valuable. If you still want to make a difference, you need to directly develop IBM-PC/AT compatible chips. ”

"But the board of directors will certainly not agree." Someone weakly questioned.

"So, I'm going to leave Seeq and start another company to capture the business opportunities offered by IBM-PC, a platform where technology patents are free. Who among you would like to break new ground with me? "Gordon. Campbell laid out his plan in a sonorous tone.

"To produce chips, you need a semiconductor factory, where can you find this investment?" The heart-pounding asked eagerly.

"Like Intel, it takes a lot of working capital to support the entire process from design, manufacturing to sales." Gordon. Campbell smiled firmly, "And I've already figured out another solution, which is fabless design and foundry." Our new company is modeled as a fabless semiconductor company, which only designs the circuit of hardware chips, and then hands over the design to the foundry to manufacture the finished product. ”

"In this way, we only need to focus our energy and cost on market research and circuit design, and let others do the extremely expensive semiconductor device manufacturing process."

Speaking of which, Gordon. Campbell patted his chest and reassured, "I've already contacted interested investors in Japan, and it's up to you to decide." (To be continued.) )