It's completely normal for Benson to feel this way.

Tang Tian followed the path of basketball godfather - team owner - league president in his previous life, except for players, he is actually very good at other aspects.

"And how much do you think the offer is appropriate?"

After coming to his senses, Benson asked.

This sentence was asked very naturally, and she was surprised after asking.

She was putting Tang Tian in the same position.

"I remember that the Lakers' offer was 150 million for 1 year, and it was signed 6 years ago, so I think it has to be more than that, 160 million for 1 year."

Benson's eyes widened after hearing what Tang Tian said, with a hint of unbelievability and a hint of excitement.

FOX is not Time Warner, not so rich, and it is unprecedented to go from 750 million to 1 billion before.

Now it is equivalent to asking them to go from 1 billion to 1.6 billion, which is unrealistic.

But what Tang Tian said before also has some truth, after all, FOX is a live broadcast in the United States, and the regional fees are different from those of Time Warner.

So theoretically, that's possible.

And once they can really sign that contract, the Pelicans really have the possibility of surpassing the Lakers.

Even the Pelicans don't have to worry about the Super Luxury Tax they might face next season.

"I don't think they're likely to accept an offer like that, it looks a bit ridiculous and it's very risky."

Still, Benson voiced his concerns.

The Pelicans are in full swing right now, but no one can guarantee a future record.

It's okay for the Lakers to be there, Los Angeles fans have money, and the team's record is not good, and there will be a certain amount of base ratings there.

And Los Angeles is a natural place for free agents, and a couple of superstars can get up again in no time.

But the Pelicans are different, in New Orleans, they can have what they are today because of Tang Tian.

This season, it is Tang Tianjia and his hard-working brothers who have this effect.

But the player's contract is for an extended period, and Walker and Butler may not all stay on when their contracts expire next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that Tang Tian and the Pelicans actually have 2 years left on their new contract, and if Tang Tian leaves, FOX will lose money and go out of business.

After all, without Tang Tian, New Orleans and the Pelicans are not even fart.

Therefore, the FOX management will definitely consider these and will definitely be cautious when signing.

"I have an offer."

Tang Tian suddenly spoke.

"You say."

Benson saw that Tang Tian's expression suddenly became serious, and he also sat up a little straighter.

"In FOX's endorsement contract, you can add an additional clause, if I continue to stay with the Pelicans, then the amount of the broadcast contract is calculated as 160 million for 1 year, and if I leave, then the broadcast contract is 60 million for 1 year."

“……”

After listening to this, Benson felt that Tang Tian was completely, this amount was too different.

Although the reality may indeed be like that, with Tang Tian and without Tang Tian, the Pelicans are two teams.

"I'm going to stay with the Pelicans, but on one condition, I can buy a 10 percent stake in the Pelicans when I retire."

Tang Tian's next words silenced Benson.

In fact, the management and labor sides are on opposite sides.

Tang Tian's request is equivalent to directly changing from the labor side to the capital side after he retires.

But it's not impossible to consider.

Back in the last century, there was actually something similar between Johnson and the Lakers.

Johnson was a Laker all his life and brought huge benefits to the Lakers.

After he retired, the elder Bass gave Johnson some shares.

However, in modern times, the law in the United States has perfected, and the gift of shares has become illegal.

Old Bass and Kobe Bryant had conflicts before because of gifts.

Old Bass wanted to send it directly, but Kobe couldn't ask for it, Kobe wanted to buy it directly, but Old Bass refused.

"I need to talk to the team first."

The matter was too much to stake, and Benson didn't make a decision at the first time.

Tang Tian nodded.

In fact, it is too early for him to think about what will happen after retirement.

But since Benson has given such an opportunity, he must take it.

Although it doesn't make much sense for him to retire from the military, he still has to live.

And he has a stake in the Pelicans, can enter management, and even eventually buy the team completely and become the team's big boss.

This is also a big reason why he thought about not choosing to go to Charlotte.

This kind of major event is not something that can be negotiated in a day or two to reach a result.

Tang Tian didn't care too much about this, he could have the best, if not, he could wait until he was about to retire and then think about taking his time.

He talked to Benson about it and then forgot about it and focused all his energy on the game.

The Pelicans' next game is two days away against the Rockets.

It's also interesting to say.

In ESPN's pre-season predictions, the Bucks are seventh, the Thunder sixth, and the Rockets fifth.

In the preseason, the Pelicans abused the Bucks twice in a row, and in the regular season opener, they abused the Thunder again, and now they are facing the Rockets right away.

Putting aside the accuracy of ESPN's strength predictions, it really feels like preparing a list of escalation challenges for the Pelicans, and they will play up one by one.

This game has also attracted much attention in China.

Because of Cousins' season reimbursement, Chinese player Zhou Qi got some opportunities.

In the previous opening game, he played 10 minutes, although there was not much time, but it was in the regular rotation.

This encounter is not only a show of the Pelican's Big Four for domestic fans, but also another Chinese derby.

The Pelicans arrived in Houston a day early.

After the day's training, Tang Tian found Zhou Qi alone and had a meal.

He was followed by Ding Yanyuhang.

Rose took a break in this game, and the Pelicans recalled Ding Yanyuhang from the Development League in this game.

The place to have dinner is Yao Restaurant.

It's special for three people, and all three of them are in a good mood.

Because of Tang Tian, the strength of the Chinese men's basketball team has become stronger in one way or another.

Not only did they win the epic championship a year ago, but also because there are many more Chinese players in the NBA now than in history.

Tang Tianzheng's first person in the alliance of the Eight Classics;

Yi Jianlian left the Lakers last season and returned to the Nets, signed a three-year 30 million contract, and is also a serious starting power forward;

Zhou Qi also looks like he has a chance to enter or even sit in the rotation with the Rockets;

Ding Yanyuhang also signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans;

In addition, Allen Guo also played in the summer league and dominated the CBA;

This is the most glorious era of the Chinese men's basketball team.

"You have to gain muscle, but you still have to speed up your three-point shots, and you have to practice more."

Eating is not the goal, giving Zhou Qi some guidance is.

Before coming to Houston, Tang Tian had already watched the Rockets' opening game, the main purpose was to understand the opponent, but he also saw some of Zhou Qi's shortcomings.

Two of the 10-minute chances were missed for three points, both because they were too slow to shoot.

Like Yi Jianlian at the beginning, in a game at this level in the NBA, the speed of the shot can represent many things.