Bishop of the Devil

"Mr. Stern, please tell me what kind of plan you have. Let's listen first and then talk about it." The Bucks boss was relatively calm and said at this moment.

"I think we should limit the clothing of players and coaches. In public, they represent the image of our NBA. I don't want people to think that the NBA is a bunch of street gangsters. This will definitely affect our commercial value!"

"I am going to implement a system. Whether participating in team or league activities, such as games and other interviews, players must wear business casual attire. Of course, if it is business formal attire, it will be even more perfect!"

Stern stated his plan, and the bosses on the field thought about it, and it seemed that this system would be beneficial to their team.

They are all white, and most of them are well-educated. Although they don’t say it, they are actually somewhat disgusted with black street culture...

Wearing crotchless pants every day and hanging a big gold chain, she has no human shape at all.

Many bosses were ready to agree to this proposal on the spot...

As a result, at this juncture, Paul Allen spoke.

He knocked on the table and said unhurriedly, "Mr. Stern, the main purpose of our meeting today is the new army."

"What you are talking about is really not worth mentioning compared to the New Army. I think we should get to the point quickly. After all, everyone's time is quite precious!"

"As for the dress code you mentioned, I think it is necessary to discuss this matter with the players. After all, this matter has the greatest impact on them. If it is decided in such a hurry, I am afraid the players will be quite resistant."

This rock-and-roll business tycoon immediately predicted that if the dress code was implemented in such a hasty manner, it would probably arouse strong opposition from the players.

You must know that the largest number of black people in this league are black people. They have been deeply influenced by street culture since they were young. If you ask them to wear business clothes everywhere, it will be strange that they will agree...

Many bosses nodded. Paul Allen was right. It seems that we really shouldn't make a hasty decision on this matter, we have to take our time.

The most important purpose tonight is to vote for the new army. This is the top priority.

"Okay, bosses, let's put this matter aside for the time being. We will discuss it again when we have the opportunity in the future."

"Next let's talk about this new army. We now have two competitors. I'm afraid everyone is already aware of this." Stern said with a smile.

Everyone in the venue nodded, they naturally knew this very well.

There are currently two competitors left, one is Johnson, and the other is the combination of Jordan and Richard.

"Stern, what's the point in this matter? Johnson is obviously a layman. Anyone who dares to trust him to take care of the team may have to die!" Pistons boss Davidson said dissatisfiedly.

"I suggest that we just let Jordan and Richard do it. They are both insiders and have good status. The key is Richard's ability. You have all seen it..." Davidson now He said all the good things for Richard.

Richard gave him a coveted championship, and he reciprocated the favor. At this moment, Richard got a bad face.

Stern looked embarrassed. He felt that Davidson, the old guy, was really talking too much. He was relying on his old age to act like one, and he didn't let you speak. What could you do...

"Ahem, Mr. Davidson, I know what you said makes sense, but the procedures must still be followed."

"Let's vote next. Those who support Robert Johnson's acceptance of the new army, please raise your hands..."

As soon as Stern finished speaking, what was more embarrassing was that only two teams, the Jazz and the Lakers, raised their hands in the empty court.

Next, there was a show of hands vote for the group supporting Richard and Jordan, and as a result, sixteen teams raised their hands.

There are still eleven teams left, but they are indifferent.

They may not want to add a new team at all, or they may want to avoid offending both sides. In any case, they have just given up.

With a vote of 16:2, what else is there to say?

"I can't believe it, I can't believe it."

"That kid Richard will be on equal footing with us next year?" Paul Allen became amused.

I am afraid that when he went to Purdue University to hire Richard seven years ago, he never expected that this situation would arise. Richard had been in the NBA for seven years and was about to become the owner of a team.

"Yes, today's young people are really amazing. I still remember that when Richard first joined the league, he didn't even have a full beard..."

"To be precise, Richard is now qualified to be on equal footing with us."

"Old Davidson, how does it feel to use the team owner as an employee? How about letting Richard come to visit our Mavericks in this last year?"

The bosses at the scene joked one after another, and Old Davidson waved his hands quickly, "Are you kidding? This feeling is not very good. Richard will not go anywhere. Before going to Charlotte, he must stay in Detroit!"

…

The matter of the new army has been settled. The next step is to notify Jordan and Richard and let them quickly start preparing for the establishment of the new army.

The establishment of a new army this time has saved a lot of trouble, as long as the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans and left a framework...

Jordan and Richard don't need to find an arena or negotiate with the government. They only need to set up a management framework. This is not a difficult task and a few months is enough.

…

Now that the deal is done, even if Stern doesn't want Richard to get involved in the New Army's affairs, there is nothing he can do.

"By the way, bosses, the Athens Olympics is about to begin. The Basketball Association has asked us to inform the players that registration for the men's basketball national team can begin now."

"There are also coaches. Coach K will definitely not lead this year's Olympic Games. The Basketball Association may have to find a coach from our NBA to participate."

The basketball association Stern is talking about is, of course, the American Basketball Association.

The Chinese Basketball Association is a big obstacle for the CBA. The team has to look at the Basketball Association's face. If it offends the Basketball Association, it will either be punished obediently or run away like the Aoshen team...

In the United States, these two roles are completely opposite. The Basketball Association has to watch the faces of NBA teams.

The reason is very simple. If the Basketball Association wants to put together a strong Olympic lineup, it must ask each team to let him go.

Because if the team does not allow them to go, these players cannot go. The contract stipulates that even in the offseason, players cannot engage in too dangerous sports.

Is it dangerous to participate in the Olympics? Even if it is not dangerous, if you get injured, how will the team adjust?

For example, Paul George was injured during the Dream Team training. Fortunately, he recovered. Otherwise, the Pacers would really have no place to cry.

Of course, even if the players are not allowed to go, the team will definitely not publicize it publicly. After all, this matter is not honorable.

Just say hello to the players and the players themselves will know...

Generally speaking, the team will not stop this, but the Basketball Association has a good attitude. If you come to the NBA team with a arrogant attitude to ask for someone, it will be strange if they can dump you.

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"You should just make an announcement about this. The players can go if they want. If they don't go, there's nothing we can do about it. As for the coach, why bother looking for it? There is a ready-made Richard, which will definitely be useful." Everyone laughed. He said, and then left.

Stern was a little bit hurt. There was absolutely no way he would let Richard lead the Olympic team.

It was already uncomfortable for him to have Richard interfere with the New Army at the moment. If Richard was asked to go to the Olympics and come back with a championship, he would probably feel even more uncomfortable...

He couldn't stop the New Army, but with his relationship with the Basketball Association, he could turn around the coaching job.

Anyway, in Stern's opinion, no matter who leads the team to participate in the Olympics, it will definitely win the gold medal.

If Richard knew about this, he would probably hold Stern's hand tightly and keep thanking him.