Bishop of the Devil

"What conditions will you propose?" Richard asked with a frown.

Stern brought Xiao Hua to help him, which was like pie in the sky for Richard.

He knew very well that there would be no pie in the sky, and what Stern was doing at this moment could not be without any purpose.

Stern laughed, Richard is so smart...

"It's true that there are some conditions, but actually it's for your own good. To be precise, it's for the good of the alliance."

"If nothing else happens, I feel that you may stay with the Los Angeles Clippers until you retire." Stern said.

Richard nodded. Stern was right. He was indeed planning to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers for the rest of his life.

Because there is really no need to continue changing teams. The Clippers can be said to be the most attractive team to Richard in the entire league.

Building the Clippers into the league's largest club is definitely not something that takes three or five years, or even ten or eight years. It may take Richard's entire life.

Under such circumstances, it is naturally impossible to leave the Clippers. Richard will be tied to the Clippers for the rest of his life.

"Yes, I do have the idea of ​​being a Clippers forever, but what does this have to do with your conditions? Don't you want me to be a Clippers forever?" Richard frowned, a little confused.

Stern waved his hand, "Of course we hope you will stay with the Clippers forever. Only you in this league can build the Clippers into a giant like the Lakers. Only you and no one else can." Stern said with a smile.

"But, I hope you can exercise some restraint..."

"You can win championships, and even have a dynasty from time to time, but don't go too far. If in the next ten years or so, the championship belongs to the Clippers, do you think anyone will still watch the game? "

"A game without suspense is the most boring game."

Richard nodded. It turned out that this was Stern's condition.

Speaking of which, even if Stern didn't mention this condition, Richard might pay attention to it.

Winning too many championships, such as the Buccaneers' four consecutive championships without any suspense, actually does a lot of harm to the league.

At least this year's finals, the ratings will be much lower than the previous finals. It is foreseeable that if the Pirates continue to reach the finals this year and beat their opponents with a crushing attitude, I am afraid that watching the game will There will be fewer fans.

Because there is no suspense at all, some fans like to watch games that beat their opponents, but most fans still prefer the thrilling 50-50 game.

Richard originally planned to pay more attention to this aspect after arriving at the Clippers. He would definitely win the championship, but he had to pay attention to his skills.

"Don't worry, I will pay attention to this matter. Even if you don't tell me, I will restrain myself." Richard nodded and said.

"Not only that, when the Clippers rise in the future, I know you can build a team that can beat the entire league, but try to leave a little suspense in the finals." Stern continued. .

Richard nodded. The conditions proposed by Stern were to win less championships and have more suspense. This was not an excessive condition, and Richard could definitely agree to it.

Since he is in this league, he naturally hopes that the league will become more and more prosperous so that he can be useful.

If the alliance collapses one day, then Richard will have nothing to pursue in his life...

Richard naturally understands the principle of dying lips and cold teeth.

Now Richard is more like a fisherman. If he catches all the water, it will be of no benefit to anyone. The one who will have the greatest impact may be Richard himself.

"Okay, I agree to this condition." Richard agreed readily.

Stern and Xiao Hua looked at each other and smiled. It seemed that Richard was not the kind of fool who couldn't explain anything. At least he happily agreed to the conditions he proposed.

Now that Richard is in his forties, it is natural that he can no longer be dazed and green.

The two Sterns also know that Richard has the temperament to keep his word. Now that he has agreed, there will be no regrets or backbiting.

"Okay, we will try our best to help you win the Clippers."

"By the way, I may retire in the next year or two, and Xiao Hua will serve as the president of the league in the future. I hope you two can cooperate well and strive to push the league to a higher level. I don't expect to become the largest sports league in North America, but We must also catch up with the NFL as much as possible." Stern did not hide it from Richard and revealed his retirement plan.

Richard nodded again, Stern's retirement plan was two years earlier than normal.

Thinking about Stern's contribution to the alliance over the past few decades, Richard couldn't help but feel in awe.

I'm unhappy with Stern, but Richard respects Stern's professionalism.

In terms of ability, means and structure, Stern is definitely much better than Xiao Hua, which is why Richard has never liked dealing with Stern.

Stern is so cunning...

Although there were many dark spots in his career, overall, he was a very successful president.

Success has reached a level that has never been achieved before or since. There was no president more successful than Stern before him, and it is estimated that there will be no president more outstanding than Stern in the future...

Unless a president can really lead the NBA to catch up with the NFL and become the largest sports league in North America.

But this doesn’t seem very likely…

…

The next morning, Stern took Xiao Hua and Richard to Sterling's residence in Los Angeles.

Although the league is now in charge of the Clippers, and Stern will not get a dime from the Clippers' profits, the Clippers are still an industry under Sterling's name.

Now Stern is preparing to clear the first obstacle for Richard...

This obstacle is also the only thing Stern can help Richard do. As for Richard's competitor Ballmer, that is not something Stern can solve.

"What do you mean? Stern, why did you bring him here?" After Stern saw Richard, his whole body trembled with anger, and he wanted to go forward and challenge Richard.

If he hadn't been older, he might not have been able to defeat Richard, and he might have actually done something like this...

"It's not interesting. I brought Richard here this time, so of course there is something going on."

"Richard has the idea of ​​acquiring the Clippers. What do you think is the purpose of our visit this time?" Stern said with a gentle smile.

Hearing Stern's words, Sterling almost jumped up in anger.

He was so miserable by Richard, and now Richard is here to buy the Clippers? !

For a moment, Sterling seemed to think of something...

Could the fact that he was cheated be part of Richard's plan to acquire the Clippers? !

After all, the whole world knew that he had no intention of selling the Clippers. In this case, Richard could only use some conspiracies to frame himself.

Thinking of this, Sterling became even more angry.

"impossible!"

"Give it up. The Clippers are still the property in my name. As long as I don't sell it to Richard, he will never get involved with the Clippers in his life!"

"Richard, don't think I don't know what you did. You are dreaming. You will never get the Clippers. I will sell him to Ballmer!" Sterling said to Richard emotionally. The three Germans roared.

Richard touched his nose in embarrassment. Did Sterling know that he had tricked him?

It is actually true to say that Richard cheated Sterling.

But to be precise, Richard can only be said to have deceived Sterling half, because even if Richard doesn't do it, someone will do it, it's just a matter of time.

In the final analysis, the problem still lies with Sterling himself. If he cleans himself up and lives a good life with his old lady, or he is not a racist or a white supremacist...

Then Sterling certainly doesn't have so much shit going on right now.

To sum it up in one sentence, a fly cannot bite a seamless egg.

…

Facing Sterling's roar, Richard just looked at Sterling with a faint smile and didn't say anything. This old boy was screwed, so it would be better to let him vent at this moment.