On May 7, in the other semifinals of the West, the G5 between the Mavericks and the Spurs, the Mavericks actually swept away the anxiety of the previous two teams and unexpectedly defeated the Spurs with a score of 116-98.

What's even more exaggerated is that Duncan only scored 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists in this game, setting his lowest scoring record since the series, and there were as many as 4 turnovers, which became one of the main reasons for the Spurs' loss today.

Nowitzki, on the other hand, scored 25 points and scored 14 rebounds, and also had a full 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals, making the league's super center who had just won the regular season MVP a background board, and it also became the key to the outcome of the game.

And the tactics used by the Mavericks are suddenly the same defensive tactics used by the SuperSonics against the Lakers before!

Let Big Brother Finley go around the front and let Nowitzki cushion the back, this set of defensive tactics against Duncan caught the Spurs off guard, as strong as Popovich was stunned and failed to adjust the response on the spot, so that the suspense was lost early in the fourth quarter.

At the same time, on the same day, it was also G5, the Eastern Wizards played against the Pistons, Yao Ming, who had won 25+15 data in the previous games, was also learned to use this hand around the front defense of the roaring Tianzun to give the life defense to the point of losing his hand, shooting 6 of 19 shots and 6 of 6 free throws, only getting 18 points and 9 rebounds, and allowing the Pistons to maintain the lead throughout the whole process.

If Jordan hadn't stepped up and taken over the game at the last moment, I'm afraid the Wizards wouldn't have been able to advance to the Eastern Conference finals in advance.

The new defensive concept that was only created on May 6 was learned and shined on the 7th, facing the traditional center one by one.

Frankly speaking, at the beginning, everyone thought that O'Neal was limited only because he was too accustomed to using his body to score and had forgotten his own delicate skills, but when Duncan and Yao Ming, who were known for their delicate skills, were deflated one after another by this trick, everyone in the entire league suddenly realized a terrible thing.

- This tactic is too restrictive to traditional center forwards!

- The head coach of the supersonic is too awesome, this is still his rookie season as a coach, and the two groundbreaking tactics can already be used to rank among the top coaches!

But when such a wind was just being raised, McMillan's speech once again silenced the entire league.

"Actually, I didn't do anything." Facing the reporter's interview camera, McMillan spread his hands and said with a smile: "The run-and-bomb tactic was proposed by Lin Dong, and he also participated in all the improvement process. As for the defense around the front...... Before the start of G5, I didn't think about any defense, it was all Sakuragi Hanamichi came up with it himself, we just adjusted the way of cooperation in time after seeing it, and again, I didn't do anything, these are the two newcomers who came up with it themselves. ”

Nothing was done, it was all the two newcomers who came up with it themselves......

The newcomer came up with ......

Newcomer...... What a newcomer to Falker!

What kind of fairy newcomer is this? Not only is it invincible, but it also has its own advanced tactics?

How come you didn't get one of such seedlings, but the supersonic ones got two in a year?!

With the current momentum of supersound, even if they say that they will win this year's championship, it is by no means impossible.

And if the SuperSonics are really allowed to win the championship this season......

The rookie group formed an absolute core to win the championship is not unique in the history of the NBA, but it is definitely enough to be called a miracle.

And before that, for example, Magic Johnson won the championship in his rookie season, it was also when the team's overall roster was strong and the opponent was relatively weak.

But if you look at this year, the OK combination that just won three consecutive championships, the go home combination led by the basketball god, the GDP combination of the Spurs, and the three musketeers combination of the Mavericks...... Whoever pulls out a team can be called a strong team in NBA history, and if the SuperSonics really win the championship under such a siege and interception, it will be enough to win a god.

The nation's heated discussion and national attention made the Seattle SuperSonics a phenomenal topic overnight.

And what followed were several more popular events.

First, Under Armour's sales have been skyrocketing since the end of 01 years after signing an endorsement with Lin Dong, as of May 03, from the annual sales of more than 90 million US dollars before the signing, to now achieve monthly sales of more than 100 million.

Because considering that the contract between the two parties is about to expire, Under Armour obviously does not want to give up Lin Dong's cash cow, and the sky-high endorsement fee must be given, but that is only one aspect, after all, now Nike and other big brand companies are waiting to grab Lin Dong's contract, and the American media has predicted that this contract will inevitably create a new record in the American sports industry, and it is likely to be a lifetime contract with a total value of more than $1 billion.

And if you want to compete with a company like Nike, Under Armour is obviously not qualified enough, and there is simply not so much money to fight, so this promotes Under Armour's determination to go public ahead of schedule.

As long as it can go public, as long as it can raise funds, it will not only accelerate Under Armour's expansion in the U.S. market, but also have sufficient funds to meet the next big contract with Lin Dong.

And more importantly, as long as it is listed, the 15% equity given to Lin Dong will turn from a blank check into a great fortune, and if Lin Dong switches to other brands at that time, then Under Armour's sales will inevitably plummet, and Lin Dong will sit back and watch his huge sky-high wealth depreciate? This will be Under Armour's most important bargaining chip at the negotiating table.

At present, Under Armour has submitted a listing application to the NYSE, and it is predicted that the whole process will be completed around August, and it has already begun to promote it as early as this May, firstly, to take advantage of the current topic of supersound, to make some reputation for the initial public offering at that time, and secondly, to give NYSE some pressure to avoid being influenced by companies such as Nike to sabotage Under Armour's listing.

Second, supersonic is to be sold......

When the news first came out, the entire NBA league couldn't believe their ears.

I've only heard of teams that don't do well being sold, but no one has ever heard of an NBA team being sold when they're about to win a championship.

As soon as this news appeared, it immediately became popular in all circles in the United States that were paying attention to the NBA.

And with the attention of these people, more and more details were exposed, which made the surprised people suddenly realize.

There are two reasons for this, one is that Schulz is indeed in big trouble in business in the Dragon Kingdom, and he urgently needs sufficient funds to tide over the difficulties.

As soon as the news came out, Starbucks' stock price plummeted by 5% in an instant on the same day, making Schulz suffer for nothing.

And another reason...... It's because the other party gives too much.

The buyer was an Oklahoma City businessman, Clay Bennett, a well-known investor in Russia, who gave Schulz a price that he could barely refuse: $600 million!

You know, this is '03, and before that, counting from '00, the NBA had several team trades.

The Celtics sold 360 million in 02, the Nuggets in 00 sold for 400 million, and the Mavericks, who were also sold in 00, only bought 285 million......

These transactions mainly depend on two points, one is the size of the ball market, the other is the age of the problem, since the financial crisis in the United States in 00, until now the overall economy is still taking a downward route, and now it is just bottoming out, according to this calculation, the value of a team in the NBA is about 350 million, if it floats up, it is a big ball market in big cities.

And this value, in fact, has not made any breakthrough in history until about 10 years, 4-500 million has been capped, and a team is only worth so much money.

It is true that people are interested in the super value and unlimited upside of Lin Dong and Sakuragi Hanamichi, two newcomers.

But $600 million is already a record for NBA teams, and it has surpassed a lot, even if it is a three-time Laker, the external valuation is only 500 million to 600 million, of course, people will not sell.

When Schultz bought the supersonic in 01, it only cost 200 million dollars, and now in less than two years, it has changed hands and sold for 600 million......

Even if the SuperSonics really win the championship this season, it is absolutely not a loss to sell 600 million, and considering Schulz's previous financial troubles on the Internet, this deal has almost become a final word in everyone's eyes from the time it first appeared, but it has made Seattle fans panic, worried that the new owner from Russia City will relocate their championship team to Russia City.

As a result, just the day after the news of the sky-high acquisition appeared, a new competitor appeared.

Microsoft Group CEO Steve Ballmer quoted the same $600 million, intending to keep control of the Seattle SuperSonics in the hands of Seattlemen.

An epic price war that surprised Schulz was immediately launched.

The Russians immediately offered a price of 610 million, but Ballmer followed 610 million, the Russians offered 630 million, and Ballmer shouted a sky-high price of 650 million......

The repeated price hikes and the crazy performance of the supersonic speed this season have made this matter a super hot spot in the United States in an instant, attracting the attention of countless melon-eating people.

On the afternoon of the 10th, the people of Russia gave an amazing offer again: 700 million!

At this time, in fact, everyone can already see that the people of Russia do not hesitate to spend such a price to compete with Ballmer, and their intention is not just to buy a team, their intention to relocate the supersonic to Russia is already obvious, but more than the funds...... At this time, the attention of the whole United States was focused on Ballmer.

………

In the luxurious villa on the Mansha Peninsula, the door to Ballmer's private study was gently pushed open, and then the young girl appeared in the doorway.

Ballmer, who was working, looked up and saw it, laughed, put down the pen in his hand that was reviewing the documents, and beckoned to the girl: "Who is bullying our Lola again?" ”

"Nasty! You know it! Lola ran in aggrievedly, lay in Ballmer's arms and said coquettishly: "Buy, buy, isn't it 700 million?" Dad, you pay 800 million, see if he dares to follow! I originally said that I wanted to leave the supersonic in Seattle, and I don't want to study now, I just want to learn to manage the team, didn't your team also evaluate, the supersonic prospects are very good, and it is very profitable to be a team......"

"The outlook is good, but it's still too high for 700 million." Ballmer smiled and said, "I'm not saying it's going to be a loss, but it's not cost-effective in terms of ROI, if you want to play the team, I'll buy you another one, how about the Charlotte Bobcats?" You can win it for a maximum of 250 million, whatever you toss, isn't that better? Or, the Cleveland Cavaliers? I know their boss, and they also have the intention of selling, they can definitely win it within 400 million, and they also have the best newcomers in the league today, and there is a lot of room for appreciation......"

"Don't! I don't want to go to Charlotte and Cleveland, I just want to stay in Seattle with ......."

Before Lola finished her coquettish words, Ballmer had already pulled her up with a smile: "Okay, don't say it again, this matter is decided, Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Bobcats, you can choose one." ”

How could he not see his daughter's thoughts?

Lola wants to buy the supersonic, but it's just because of the Asian named Linton.

The Asian had rejected Lola's public show of love at school, and her precious daughter, growing up, had never been able to get what she wanted, and it was inevitable that she would accumulate resentment.

Buying a supersonic, just wanting to be that person's boss, wanting to toss that person, is not at all to learn management and make money.

Ballmer is a businessman after all, even if he meets the wishes of his most beloved daughter, he always has to consider the economic value, 600 million is actually the limit of supersonic value in his opinion, and he spent an extra 50 million for his daughter, but 700 million? This price is unacceptable to Ballmer, as for the daughter's knot and coquettishness......

"As for the supersonic, you don't have to buy it to do something...... Ballmer pulled his beloved daughter to sit on his lap, stroking his daughter's long silky hair with a smile: "Don't you think it will be more challenging and rewarding to buy a team to take out the supersonics, crush the dreams of that young man who once disdained you, and make him suffer and regret?" ”

Lola was stunned, and immediately knew that her father had seen through her thoughts, she frowned, and simply didn't pretend: "That, is that possible?" Now it is said that the supersonic god combination is the strongest ......"

Ballmer laughed and said, "Payton is very old, what else can he do after this season?" What's more, you have to understand that the core of the superSonics is always only two Asians, but the NBA is our American's NBA, and their temporary success is only because the league has not yet realized this...... Whoever gets supersonic speed will be a hot potato at that time, so why do we have to hold this hot potato in our hands? ”

"Those two Asians can't always be smooth sailing, without the support of the peak Payton, their supposedly invincible god combination will no longer exist, and you, with the support of the league that has come back to your senses, can build a stronger, more star-studded team, and then ......"

"Beat the hypersonics? That's just a matter of course. Ballmer laughed and said, "Imagine that you represent the team and lift the championship trophy in front of that young man, only to be disappointed off the court, it will be much more beautiful than the picture of you buying the supersonic." ”

Lola's eyes lit up, as if she had seen herself finally trampling that haughty creature under her feet.

"Then you have to buy a team that is very strong in itself, otherwise you will have to wait until when." Lola muttered to herself, then turned to look at her father, "...... So, Cleveland Cavaliers? ”

Frankly, Ballmer's first wish is actually the Bobcats, and Charlotte City's ball market is similar to Cleveland's, but the team price is very different, but ...... In terms of the potential that the Cavaliers are currently showing, there is still a lot of room for overall appreciation when bought and bought.

Moreover, I always have to make my daughter happy, and it is too difficult to train a team like the Bobcats that was only formed this year to defeat the SuperSonics.

"As long as you're happy." Ballmer laughed and said: "And the Cavaliers' two super rookies are both rookie contracts, they still have plenty of salary cap space, and more coincidentally, the OK combination is likely to be disbanded in the next two seasons, their two leading stars are really not compatible, and the strongest center in the league is the most likely to be traded ...... chips."

Because of Lin Dong's relationship, Lola is not ignorant of the NBA.

The Cavaliers have LeBron on the front line and Wade on the guard line, and they are just one top center left, if they can get O'Neal to the Cavaliers...... By that time, what supersonic superteam?

The Cleveland Cavaliers at that time will be the real NBA's space battleship, okay?

And what makes Lola even more satisfied is that not only does she have a grudge against SuperSonic, but LeBron also has a grudge against Lin Dong, O'Neill and the Japanese red hair, and this team in Dad's mouth is simply tailor-made for herself!

"My dad still loves me the most!" Lola happily kissed Ballmer on the face: "Just listen to you!" ”

(End of chapter)