New Orleans' All-Star Weekend was a show, a show of humanity for the NBA, and while they couldn't do anything tangible to the local community, it was enough to send the message that "the NBA stands with New Orleans."

Yu Fei heard that Jordan also came to New Orleans, and said some strange things about himself.

However, Yu Fei doesn't care what Jordan says, because it is useless, when a person is no longer playing, his words have no weight, unless he is willing to surrender his identity like a magician and add the attributes of a media person to himself.

But just look at what Jordan did when he retired and knew he wouldn't do it.

His class has jumped. He is now a businessman, a boss, and everything he does has to think about his business.

Therefore, when such a person says a few strange things about the recent civil strife in supersonic, people will sensitively think of his grievances with Yu Fei.

Since there is a grudge, how convincing is this statement?

After Yu Fei came to New Orleans, in addition to promoting his brand on behalf of Reebok, he also had to meet Clay Bennett.

Every year, the NBA holds about four or five summits at the highest level.

The first was during All-Star Weekend, when the league held a high-level summit at the location of the All-Star Game, followed by a boss's summit in April, a wrap-up meeting in June — a spoil-sharing convention, you could say — and an annual meeting at the end of the year.

During this period, if there is any important matter that requires the advice of the bosses, there will be an impromptu meeting.

This show in New Orleans is not only the work of the league, but also the companies that the bosses represent want to show their faces, so the bosses of each team have come to the city of jazz.

When Bennett decided to leave the supersonic behind, he realized how difficult it was.

Yu Fei brought in staggering profits, activated a dead-end market, and rekindled hope among basketball fans in Seattle, but what about getting the city government to approve a financing package to build a new arena for SuperSonic? Polls still haven't let up.

Mayor Nick Nichols passed a "Stadium Financing Opinion Act" some time ago.

The bill was approved by 77% of the citizens, and the city government has passed it.

What is it about? To put it simply, the citizens have had enough of being threatened by the big league's franchises, and taxpayer money should be spent where more important. However, they did not block the road.

It's just that they don't want to hear the team blame the stadium for the mismanagement. Therefore, if a team can prove that it can make a competitive impact on the local area, and if they have a better stadium, they can generate more revenue, the city will only consider financing options to build a new stadium.

This is tantamount to killing the supersonics' hope of passing a new financing package within the year, and they need to spend a year or two to prove that they can make money.

Bennett could wait, but he doesn't know if the league is willing to wait.

"Fry, do you know anything about the new law?"

Bennett asked straight to the point.

Yu Fei nodded, he heard about it, but this bill sounds bluffing, and it has actually given supersonic a chance.

As long as they prove that they can make money, the bill is not a problem.

"I know, but I also know that it's not a problem." "We can be profitable this year. ”

Yu Fei looks like a shareholder in the club, and more than many people around Bennett, care about whether SuperSonics is making money.

It is undeniable that hypersound is making money.

Moreover, this is a large sum of money that Bennett did not think of before acquiring the Hypersonics.

"Look at this." Bennett pulled out a document, "I'll make this document public at the meeting later." ”

Yu Fei opened the document and took a look, only to know that this was the latest financing plan.

Bennett's plan to build a luxurious arena in the downtown area would cost $400 million, and he needed $300 million in financing from the city and the remaining $100 million to be raised by the SuperSonics themselves.

"Yes, that's good." After reading it, Yu Fei said, "I have good news here." ”

Bennett believes the good news must be related to him: "I think you must be willing to share this news with me. ”

"Of course, it's about the team." Yu Fei smiled, "I asked Warren some time ago if he would like to invest in our new arena, and he gave me the answer a few days ago. ”

Bennett naturally knew that Warren in Fei's mouth was referring to Warren Buffett.

"What did he say?" Bennett asked.

Yu Fei said: "He is willing to invest 20% of the capital. ”

Bennett felt his body heat up, 20% of the money, or $80 million. It's not a big deal for Buffett, but the move shows that Buffett is bullish on the future of SuperSonics in Seattle.

With Warren Buffett starting this, he is still afraid that he will not find anyone to invest?

He probably didn't need the city government to raise the money, and the crazy idea lasted only a few seconds.

Bennett knew he needed city financing.

It must be a city hall.

This is political correctness that belongs to the NBA baby's physique.

The city must give financing support to show Seattle's support for the hypersonics. Because some NBA teams are in big cities and some are in small cities, not every team has such good conditions as supersound, and it is impossible for them to find large financing funds. So, Seattle has to support the SuperSonics — just like all major cities in the NBA have to support their NBA teams —

Otherwise, even if there is a new arena, it is still not in line with the league's wishes.

But no matter what, with a figure like Warren Buffett in hand, big things can be expected.

Bennett noticed that Da Fei looked more and more kind.

Can win, have responsibility, high commercial value, and even pull investment.

"That's right, Clay." Yu Fei said like Bennett's ally, not his player, "You know, my mom is a businessman, and she's interested in investing in a new arena, and she's willing to give 5% of the investment if she meets the rules." ”

So the $100 million that should have been raised by Bennett has already been scraped together?

Some people say that Da Fei is not easy to deal with? Unruly? No respect for the boss?

Does it matter?

If this man can bring the team that finished bottom last season to the top four in the West, can make the team that lost money last season turn a profit halfway through the season, and can also bring the owner a $100 million investment, even if he wants to be the god of the team, Bennett will not say a word.

Bennett now believes the league is willing to give himself a few years to do this.

The situation is getting better and better, they just need time.

"Fry, play well from now on."

Bennett said before leaving.

"And what about you, sitting at home and counting the money?"

Yu Fei joked.

"Shut up those bastards, of course!" Bennett picked up the financing plan, as if with the wind under his feet, "What is your slogan?"

The lifelong Oklahomians took it in stride, shouting with great fighting spirit: "Save our supersonics!" ”

It's an abstract picture that words can't describe.

Yu Fei still likes Bennett's loyal appearance to his hometown when he negotiated with him.

However, this is also good, at least Yu Fei can be sure that the biggest uncertainty within the team has disappeared.

Bennett is really on his side now. As for why, it doesn't matter, it may be because he sees the potential of Seattle, it may be that he wants to continue to make money for him, or there may be other reasons, these are not important.

He made the right choice for Fei, and that was enough.

The morning after ventilating with Bennett, Yu Fei, as the face of the Alliance, participated in the painting of the disaster area in New Orleans and pretended to preside over the meeting on the reconstruction of New Orleans.

The most important thing of the day is the Rookie Challenge.

The SuperSonics have Durant on the rookie team, while Roy represents the sophomore.

This experience is very novel, and Yu Fei doesn't know who to support.

Before the game began, Durant ran to the sidelines like an apprentice and asked Yu Fei what he needed to pay attention to.

"It's not a good KD to play today." Yu Fei said, "I hope you don't pass the ball. ”

Durant asked, "Is the passing bad?" ”

"Your connection with these people is only tonight, and the only thing to do tonight is to show off and show everyone what you are capable of."

The first- and second-year matchups gave Durant a familiar feel.

This low-level confrontation model brought him back to his college days, and he showed his unique talent. However, the advantages of the second grade are too great.

Even if someone with All-Star strength like Roy doesn't play much, the performance of others alone is enough to beat the first grade to the point where he can't find the north.

Then, Daniel Gibson, a second-year guard from the Cavaliers, had a blast and scored all 33 points from the outside.

He made James stand up and cheer several times, which can be said to have attracted enough eyeballs.

In the end, the sophomore beat the first, and Gibson was named the MVP of the rookie game.

James, who was also on the scene, was also interviewed, and his statement was a bit harsh to someone: "I kept telling Daniel to be bold and he did it, and that's how he should behave, and I always wanted to keep him under my wing, and I was very touched to see him so good, and I'm so proud of him." ”

"When I retire, I'll remember what happened tonight."

Gibson gave his acceptance speech.

"Kevin played well tonight, but unfortunately they lost tonight." Yu Fei said in an interview, "This is the price of growth. ”

"LeBron talked about the difference between him and you this morning, saying that he won't be as successful as you, that he has his own way of succeeding, what do you think?"

"It's refreshing to hear someone who doesn't know what success is."

(End of chapter)