Legendary Basketball Tycoon

Happy days are always short, and this kind of treasure hunting opportunity is probably gone for the time being.

Bruce received a call from Old Liu and was about to leave for New York immediately.

Anyway, the second "treasure" boy has already met, and there is no need for the remaining few to go.

Bruce plans to randomly select their homes for funding based on Iverson's model.

Long Island is home to the traditional rich and upstarts. It is a wealthy area of ​​New York City. Long Island is far from the city. The environment is very beautiful and the public security is good. It forms a clear boundary with ordinary houses. New York's richest people, such as the Morgan family and the Rockefeller family, have a large number of excellent real estate on Long Island.

The Bruce family also bought a lot of properties on Long Island.

The two father and son were sitting in their villa home on Long Island, staring wide-eyed.

"Dad, what do you remember to call me back?"

It ended in Bruce's failure.

"It's been almost four months since I came to the United States. It's been a long time since we're going back. You still have to go to elementary school."

Liu Guangrong said eagerly.

It’s normal. I’ve been out for so long and missed my wife. I don’t want to go back to see how I got it.

"We will go back at the end of May and take the first-year final exam directly at that time."

Anyway, my mother, Zhao Chun, has already gone to school to say hello, so I'm not afraid of not going to school, plus Bruce has already reviewed the primary school texts, and he must be among the best in the exam.

Now it’s the beginning of May, and it’s not many days. I should take care of everything I need to do. Then I can leave with confidence and remote control in China.

Sending away Old Man Liu, Bruce is also ready to arrange things. The current treasure hunt plan is shelved, so make a list of them and arrange for different people to make friends with these future stars on their behalf.

The private investigator Zhou Hu, who called him back to New York, first gave him an objective dollar. After all, he ran a lot with him back and forth, so he always had to pay him a salary and bonus.

Then he gave him a list, and ordered him to look for the list for three days or the like to find the specific address on the name.

There are not many people. After all, Bruce has paid attention to the information of many superstars on Baidu in the past, some of which came from the slums.

Paul Pierce and "Political Commissar" Stephen Marbury are listed on the paper as well-known players in their previous lives.

Of course, the Blues didn't want to get together at all, some just like Allen Iverson, and some can enter their own team.

Bruce wanted to see what happened to the group after half a month, so he immediately called the general manager and management of the left-behind group for a meeting.

Of course, Stu Jackson is indispensable, the team's president of operations that has not yet been established.

Stu Jackson was also busy these days, and came to the villa after receiving a call from Bruce.

"Bruce, this is the information on the team's future arena area and the stadium information where the team will temporarily play after its establishment."

Stu Jackson reported on his work during this period, and Bruce was quite satisfied.

"Well, yes, you have been working hard during this time, I will look at the information first."

I have to say that Stu Jackson's work is very good, of course, there must be the shadow of the old Stern in it. Without his mediation, Stu Jackson's work efficiency could not be so fast.

It seemed that he had to owe the old guy's favor, but fortunately Stern also needed him, and Bruce didn't take it seriously.

After watching for a long time, Bruce and his management, Stu Jackson, finally discussed and decided that the new team will temporarily play in the Island Garden Arena on Long Island, and move out when the new arena is established.

This is also convenient for Bruce to look after his team in the United States in the future.

The most difficult problem is the location of the new arena that the team finally built. The reason for choosing Manhattan is that in addition to the unique artistic atmosphere of Manhattan, there is another reason that the security environment in other areas of New York is too poor and crimes are prone to occur.

But thinking of every inch of land in Manhattan, the land is definitely not easy to buy.

"I looked at the information and decided to select a piece of land on 66-68 Street in the Upper West District to build a basketball stadium."

"At present, the Tianhan Empire Consortium has spent 300 million US dollars to buy all the locations of 66-68 Streets in the Upper West District."

US$300 million in the 1990s is equivalent to US$30 billion today. There are many places in Manhattan in New York that have poor buildings. This is why Bruce took a fancy to these places and eventually spent 300 million US dollars to buy the plots of these streets.

"The 68th Street will be used to build the Group Building, the 67th Street will be used to build a commercial plaza, and the 66th Street will be used to build a basketball stadium."

Bruce gave the highest order like an ancient emperor, and everyone underneath listened carefully.

"The construction work is not urgent. For the time being, the street construction or building personnel will be slowly emptied, and the construction will be started together after 1995."

There is no way to start construction now. Bruce made more than 3 billion U.S. dollars from stock trading and spent 2 billion to invest in the acquisition of shares in large American companies. In the end, he left more than 1 billion.

The establishment of the group, including all the expenses for personnel and office use, the land purchased just mentioned, and the prepaid rent of the team stadium cost a total of more than 500 million.

There are also 50 million living supplies for those in the slums and the advance payment for entering the NBA through the expansion of the army is also 50 million, which means that 100 million will go out.

More than $300 million was spent on houses, cars, and private islands near the United States that can be sold in various cities.

He gave 100 million yuan to Martin to establish the shadow "3V" Investment Co., Ltd., as well as 200 million yuan for his later acquisition of NBA teams.

To see how much is left, Bruce figured it out, and now he has less than half a billion dollars left on him.

It will definitely cost more than 200 million U.S. dollars to return to China, and funding and construction must go on.

300 million US dollars will last until at least 97 years ago. That is too difficult. The group spends money every year.

The current money is still not enough, it seems that I have to find a way to continue to make money.

Bruce thought for a while and decided to go the old way and go to the stock market. Make sure to make enough money this time.

In ten days, Bruce obviously looked exhausted when he came out of the stock market.

For the past ten days, Bruce was soaking in the stock exchange every day, after bringing out billions of dollars in huge funds, he walked out of the exchange with a sullen expression. At this time, most investors knew the miracle of this small stock god, and he swept away once they came. Billions of dollars left.

Media reporters again reported on Wall Street that a small stock **** appeared on Wall Street. Even the genuine stock **** Buffett was alarmed and wanted to meet this magical little guy.

Of course, this is something for the future. With this money, Bruce has confidence, but he decided to keep the arranged things unchanged and use the money as a reserve.

After arranging everything, Bruce decided to go to Seattle. After all, he was leaving the United States and returning to China. He promised to go to Paul Allen's house to visit. If you don't want to talk about it, you have to go to Barry Ackley for business talks. .

Bruce decided to divide his forces into two groups. One route was Bruce and He Miao Zhouhu to visit Paul Allen in Seattle; the other way, after Bruce returned to New York, the old man took Zhang Chao to Los Angeles to prepare for the establishment of an entertainment media company.

A subsidiary of the Tianhan Empire Consortium: Century Huayao Company. (The reason for establishing an entertainment media company is to prepare for the appearance of stars in the future)

The headquarters is located in Los Angeles. If New York is the number one financial center city in the United States, then Los Angeles is the number one entertainment center city in the United States.

Century Huayao's business map spans the publishing, film and television industries, including Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Fortune Magazine, Life Magazine, Huayao Television Network, CNN, HBO, NSPN, NB Entertainment and other media with global influence All are under the business.

Century Glory Company is mainly composed of three parts:

1. Huayao TV department, including hundreds of channels such as Huayao TV Network and its NSPN. (NSPN is a sports channel under its umbrella, such as Barkley and Smith)

2. HBO pay channel, broadcast a large number of American dramas.

3. NB Entertainment Company, which includes film industry, music, comics, games, etc.

In the future, many famous stars, singers, and presenters will enter Century Huayao Company.

Bruce came to Paul Allen’s villa. Paul Allen had no children, and only his sister Jody Allen and her daughter Tiana Allen.

Isn’t this typical of the new century to find a Bai Fumei and struggle for at least 30 years? Tiana is now as old as Bruce, but after her worth, Paul Allen’s family property will be hers, and she will struggle for 30 years. , Is it possible, I think it is less striving for a lifetime.

Paul Allen is very optimistic about Bruce. He does not discriminate against the yellow race. As long as he is a genius, he appreciates it. So he is very happy to see Bruce and Tiana's future union, but Jody doesn't think much anymore. She doesn't. Rejects Bruce, but also wants Tiana to marry an American.

But I asked Bruce if he didn't intend to be the son-in-law. He already had someone in his heart, and he was ready to kidnap the peerless beauty from the previous life and take him home as his wife.

I chatted with Paul Allen for a long time, mainly on Microsoft. Bruce also wanted to buy shares in Microsoft. However, Bruce didn’t take the road of Paul Allen, because he was afraid that he would fall out with the masters in the future and have a relationship. Has gone bad. So a few months ago, I directly asked the old man to officially contact Bill Gates and they internally acquired 10% of the undiluted shares after financing.

In other words, Bruce is also one of the shareholders of Microsoft. Besides, Bruce will not participate in the operation. He only needs to be responsible for collecting money every year. How tired is the management? Didn't you see Ballmer bald? of.

After staying at Paul Allen’s house for one night, Bruce went to Barry Ackley to discuss business.

What kind of business, of course, is the Seattle SuperSonics. Bruce has long wanted to win the Seattle SuperSonics, but he didn't manage it himself, but he let Barry Ackley and Paul Allen swap teams.

Everyone will think this is impossible. How can the NBA allow people to swap teams?

In fact, as early as 1978, as the owner of the Celtics, Ylf Levin wanted to lead the team back to his hometown of Southern California, and the Clippers at that time were officially located in Southern California. So the boss of the Celtics and the owner of the Clippers decided to exchange equity, which means that the owner of the team exchanged. And this is also the most bizarre deal in NBA history.

After explaining his intentions to Barry Ackley, Barry looked very ugly. In 1987, Paul Allen had asked him to buy a team. At that time, he rejected Paul Allen for the development of the family in Seattle. In less than a few years, I came to him to ask for the Seattle SuperSonics again. What do you mean? I really thought that the Ackley family was a vegetarian in Seattle.

"Did Paul Allen let you come?"

As early as when Bruce came to Seattle, the people under his hand reported that Bruce would go directly to Paul Allen's villa when he got off the plane and stayed overnight.

Seeing the increasingly angry expression on Barry Ackley's face, Bruce knew that he wanted to be awkward.

"Mr. Barry, first of all I want to say something. Mr. Paul did not ask me to talk about the Seattle Supersonics. The reason why I want Mr. Barry and Mr. Paul to switch teams is because I respect Paul very much. Mr.'s love for Seattle."

"Mr. Barry, please put yourself in your position and think about it if you know that the Sonics are not selling, would you buy the Portland Trail Blazers, the city closest to Seattle, at a high price? That's a small city. What do you think of that team? Is it worth $70 million? The answer is no, and no one will buy such a large sum of money for the Portland Trail Blazers."

Although Barry Ackley is dissatisfied with Bruce and Paul Allen, he also feels that what Bruce said is right. Paul Allen loves the Seattle SuperSonics more than he is the owner. To be honest, he is that. Just kind of play, and someone who finds a chance to sell it later.

"Then why do you think I will promise you to swap teams with Paul?"

Barry Ackley thought for a while, sat on the sofa, shook the red wine in his glass, and said with a sinister smile.

You want to change, yes, take out your chips, it's the one that makes my heart beat.

Just take a look at what sacrifices you can make for the old guy Paul Allen. It would be unpleasant to see you as a yellow man.

When Bruce saw Barry Ackley's request for proofing, he clenched his fist slightly, fearing that he could not help but suddenly jump up and slap him twice.

That is to say, the black belly of Bruce is recovering quickly. He didn't say anything on the surface. He wanted to find other ways to kill the other person. Playing with the master, don't you know that the master is careful, and if you have a grudge, you will get revenge!

"My thoughts are: 1. The Seattle SuperSonics and the Portland Trail Blazers are swapped. Find someone to evaluate the market value of the two teams. I will make up the difference between them. In addition, you can get my friendship. "

How much your friendship is worth, the penny is worthless, and I don't want to give it to me, Barry Ackley thought with contempt, raised his hand, and motioned Bruce to continue speaking.

Bruce knew that Barry Ackley looked down on him and thought he was a nouveau riche. Although he made a lot of money through stock trading, he still couldn't change the problem that Lao Mei thought that you were just from the countryside.

"2. I will directly give Mr. Barry US$300 million to directly acquire the Seattle SuperSonics, and then immediately exchange property rights with Mr. Paul."

"What? How much? Three hundred million, are you crazy?"

Barry Ackley stood up in shock, the glass in his hand had fallen on the carpet long ago, and the red wine was spilled on the floor.

"How can Paul Allen Hod, you would actually give him three hundred million dollars in vain?"

You know that the US$300 million in the 1990s is equivalent to the total annual salary of a first-tier city in China. If you look at the living standards in the new century in 2019, it would be equivalent to 10 billion. Don’t be surprised, that’s it. exaggeration.

Barry Ackley can't figure out what the **** is the relationship between you guys, I haven't heard that Paul has such relatives.

If you can't figure it out, you don't want to, Bruce is not used to Barry Ackley's problem of breaking the casserole to the end.

If you don't go to the stock market for the second time to make money, you really can't directly use so much money to smash Barry Ackley.

"How about it, Mr. Barry, have you decided on that plan?"

"I need to think about it with my family."

"Okay, I'll wait for you, I don't have much time, I can only wait for you for a few hours here."

Barry Ackley walked back to his desk depressed and called the family to discuss.

And Bruce was not idle either. Taking advantage of the time when the Barry Ackley family was discussing it, he went to find another protagonist, Herman Sakowski, the owner of the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Football League, and what to do with him, nonsense, of course. It's buying a team.

Call NBA Commissioner Stern on the way to explain what happened.

I didn't expect to be scolded by Stern, who loves me most.

"Are you panicking because you have the money to burn? What are you doing with the affairs between Paul and Barry? Aren't you making trouble for the league?"

Bruce comforted Stern while explaining to him in detail why he wanted to do this.

In fact, Bruce is so good, not necessarily, there are three main advantages to doing this.

For one thing, you can make such a big sacrifice for Paul Allen by making things so big and you can make such a big sacrifice for Paul Allen. In addition to moving Paul Allen, other wealthy people will really pay attention to him. After all Such a loving and righteous child, everyone wants and everyone is willing to cooperate with him, which is very important to Bruce's development in the United States.

Secondly, even Paul Allen can't live long. After his death, what about NBA and NFL teams? Jody Allen doesn't like sports industries. With Bruce giving both teams to Paul Allen in this way, the team returned to him after his death. Hehe, isn't it very black-bellied?

Furthermore, even if it is not handed over to Bruce, it will be fine. With the favor of Paul Allen, he can walk sideways in the United States in the future.

From the early stage, 300 million US dollars is a lot, but for Bruce's rebirth, it is just sprinkling water. Little Kiss can earn it back from just one World Cup betting and gambling.

Of course, Bruce didn't dare to tell the truth. If he were to tell the truth, wouldn't he be a second fool.

Bruce only told Stern that this would at least send a good story to the NBA. After talking to Stern for a long time, he calmed the stubborn little old man.

In fact, Stern in 90 years is not old, he is only in his early forties. The reason why he is called the little old man is because Bruce loved basketball in his previous life. Stern is already old and is indeed a little old man.

Herman Sakowski's life during this time is very sad. The team's performance is poor and the team's current stadium is not ideal. He wants to move out of Seattle.

Bruce's arrival rescued him and completed the acquisition of property rights for 100 million US dollars, and the property rights fell on Paul Allen in the end.

When reporting the transfer of NFL league team property rights, NFL league president Paul Tarib was very interested in this little rich man and wanted Bruce to also invest in a team.

Paul Tarib only became the president of the league in 1989. He is in urgent need of achievements. He has seen the new tycoons in New York through live TV. He has long wanted to talk to the father and son about investment.

Haven't you seen that the NBA has received more attention than the NFL recently? This is not a good thing, it is simply intolerable for the NFL league, the top of the four major leagues.

I learned through the phone that Tarib, like Stern, are both worried about the development of the league. Bruce did not reject him. Like the NBA, he re-established a new team in New York and arranged for the general manager of the Tianhan Empire Consortium. Be responsible for discussing follow-up actions with Talib.

There is no way, time is too late, the time to renew the visa is about to come, and after dealing with the affairs of Seattle, I am going to return to China with my father Liu Guangrong.

Tarib also knows this situation, and it is a pity that he said nothing, and assured Bruce that the NFL will open the door to all conveniences for the new team. The current Bruce is definitely sweet and delicious, and everyone wants it. The one with a bite has too much attention, and the Big Four lacks this kind of continuous attention.

After hanging up the phone, he immediately told the group general manager and asked him to visit Tarib as soon as possible. He must take the initiative so that the president of the alliance will say good things to you. Bruce knows these old and beautiful urinations. Just give Respect with them, some people are quite good at talking.

Back in Barry Ackley's office, Barry agreed to the second plan, which was already very good for Bruce, and he was unwilling to have too much contact with the Ackley family.

Bruce knew it was wrong if he didn't get Paul Allen's permission, but Bruce specifically asked Paul during the chat last night. If Allen had the chance to get the Seattle SuperSonics in the future, would you still want to buy it?

Paul Allen said firmly: "I am a Seattle native, I love the Seattle SuperSonics team, but unfortunately I am now the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers."

After talking about this, Paul Allen was still very depressed and drank a few bottles of red wine. Looking at Paul Allen like this, Bruce half-jokingly said to Paul Allen that he would give you a gift after he left.

Mr. Paul, I will help you win the Seattle SuperSonics at all costs. Bruce said to himself silently.

I talked to the lawyers of the group about the situation. The documents for the transfer and acquisition of the property rights of the Supersonics and the Seahawks all need to be signed by Paul Allen and the opposing boss. In addition, they have to report to the league. After all, it is not Bruce himself that acquired the team.

Bruce just ordered the lawyer to help Paul Allen complete the property rights change and directly pay the two former bosses.

After I was done, I flew directly from Seattle to Los Angeles. After finding the old man Liu who was already waiting at the airport, he said to the old man: "Dad, let's go home."

"Yes, go home."

It's been almost half a year since he came out. Old man Liu is also homesick, and he can't wait to appear in Wudu City immediately.

After greeted He Miao and Zhou Hu, Old Man Liu found He Miao and gave him ten thousand dollars to let him do business. On the other hand, Bruce gave Zhou Hu the same amount of money, but he also ordered Donald S. Trin’s black material.

Everything was done. Bruce finally turned his head to look at the crowds of people coming and going at Los Angeles International Airport, and took a deep breath. America, I will be back.

Old man Liu took Bruce's hand and the lawyer Zhang Chao walked into the boarding room.

Bruce left, leaving Paul Allen with a bewildered look. He didn't know that Bruce was joking about giving him a gift.

Paul Allen doesn’t really like football. It’s just for the city of Seattle that he spent huge sums of money to acquire the Seattle Seahawks and build the stadium. This is no longer the love for Seattle. Anyway, he can’t do it himself when he’s the Blues. Don't like to spend that money for anything, that's why Bruce admires Paul Allen most.

In order to allow Paul Allen to accept the Seattle Seahawks, except for the 400 million phone bill to buy the team, Bruce left another 300 million to **** the Seattle Seahawks as spare funds.

In fact, it's as simple as that. It cost nearly 700 million to buy two Seattle teams. I didn't get the slightest benefit, but the future rewards are definitely huge.

Bruce never dreamed that this second fool would be willing to do something that would shock the entire United States and the whole world.

This has also allowed the NBA and NFL leagues to earn enough traffic. The two presidents both drank red wine in the office. It's really fragrant!

Until later, when Paul Allen took out the letter that Bruce wrote to himself and showed it to the American media, everyone in the United States was shocked. What kind of sentiment is this person? It is a completely great image. This will also lead to one player in the NBA every year. All of them want the Blues team to pick themselves, of course, they are all things to do.

What is our hero Bruce doing now, sleeping on the plane from Los Angeles to Yanjing, ha ha!