NBA backer king

Chapter 474 The Knicks and the Suns Change Owners

The next day, Keryl John began assembling a makeshift acquisition team.

For a big businessman like her, it's too easy. If you want money, people, and contacts, before noon, the team is formed and all the people are in place, and they will start contacting the Suns immediately.

The old Colangelo immediately cooperated and notified all shareholders of the news, requesting another shareholders meeting to discuss the acquisition.

On the morning of the 17th, the general meeting of shareholders was held.

Colangelo preemptively announced a news that if the Suns trade the old K, then the old K will choose to retire.

The news blasted the shareholders and caused a considerable blow, making them unable to react for a while.

"Mr. Colangelo, the management cannot let him go, we disagree." After reacting, some shareholders immediately asked angrily.

The old Colangelo said coldly: "You are just shareholders, you can't decide the operation of the management, you have no right to interfere with the operation of the team, and you can't interfere with the freedom of old K. He has the power and freedom to retire."

"We want to remove you. Now, we vote right away." Another shareholder roared angrily.

Old Colangelo said with a sneer on his face: "If you dismiss me, can you keep old K?"

"..."

The shareholder looked dull and speechless.

He also knows the NBA rules. If a player chooses to retire during the contract period, there are two ways to deal with it.

First, the team can continue to keep the player's contract, but must continue to pay the player's salary in full. If the player comes back and the contract is not over, he must return to the original team.

Second, after negotiating to buy out the contract, the player loses his salary during the contract period, but if he wants to come back, he can choose a new team.

If Old K really chooses to retire, the Suns will of course only buy out the contract with him for such a big contract and stop paying his salary for the next few years, and once Old K returns, he can join other teams, and the Suns will nothing.

At this time, the old Colangelo became stronger. Duo Duo, he knocked on the table, waited for all shareholders to focus on him, and said: "Give you a chance, or a choice, if someone is willing to pay 8000 million US dollars to buy the team, you can say no, but you will face the end of losing old K."

"Only 8000 million? That's impossible. We didn't earn a dime for the three championships in five years, at least [-] million." Someone jumped out immediately, very angry.

"Let's go find Savor." Someone immediately suggested.

Old Colangelo gave the man a cool look, a relative who had now betrayed him for money.

He said coldly: "As long as you dare to contact Savor and the news spreads, I guarantee that Old K will announce his retirement immediately.

Then, you just wait for the team's market value to plummet, 5000 million?No, 3000 million is not worth it. "

"..."

All the shareholders looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

At this time, a small shareholder who supported the old Colangelo, who was also a relative of his, stood up and said, "I think it's better to sell it, since the current market value is not bad, let's cash out and leave.

Think about it, everyone, after investing for so long, if it weren't for the old K, we would still lose a lot of money every year, and now the opportunity is good. "

Another shareholder who supports Colangelo also said: "I heard that the Knicks are also negotiating, and the market value is not as high as our Suns.

However, we have three championships in five years, and there is old K, 8000 million is indeed a little less, can the acquirer increase the price?I think 9000 million is acceptable. "

"If it's 9000 million, I agree."

Several shareholders who supported the old Colangelo raised their hands.

As for whether they will sell the shares in the end, that is another matter. Now they are just helping the old Colangelo to put pressure on those shareholders.

Seeing that the small shareholders were showing signs of dying down, the old Colangelo heaved a sigh of relief, got up and opened the door, and said to the young Colangelo who was waiting outside: "Brian, please come over, Mrs. John."

"Okay." Little Colangelo went right away.

Soon, Mrs. Keryl John appeared in the conference room, and the shareholder meeting suddenly turned into an acquisition negotiation.

Seeing Kylie John, a well-known top businessman in the local area, those small shareholders were dumbfounded. Do you want to bully people like this? If they dare to refuse, how can they hang around in the business world of Phoenix in the future?
Keryl John smiled and said: "Everyone, I'm quite generous. Mr. Colangelo said that the Suns are worth 8000 million, and I'll add another 1000 million, 9000 million US dollars. If you are still not satisfied with this price, I can only say that you are too greedy. Remember, without old K, I will not take a Suns team that loses money every year if I give it to me."

Under multiple pressures, those small shareholders could only choose to agree. After all, the market value of 9000 million US dollars is very high among all NBA teams.

The two parties reached an agreement. After calculating the shares, a total of 61% of the shares are willing to sell, and the total turnover will reach 5490 million US dollars.

Kylie John is fully invested and will own 61% of the shares of the Suns, becoming the absolute controlling shareholder of the team.

The 20% stake of the Colangelo family has not been sold and has become the second largest shareholder of the team. The old Colangelo changed his mind and intends to continue to hold it. Cobra needs to find another way for the funds.

This is because Kylie John and her family are not familiar with the sports industry, so they are willing to continue to hand over the Suns to the Colangelo family.

Of course, she will definitely send some people in to supervise the personnel, finance and other departments.

But the deal still needs to be approved by the league, especially the owners of the other 28 teams.

Wang Tiejun got the news later, he should be very happy, but he just can't be happy, always feeling that something bad will happen.

On the 17th, Kobe returned to Philadelphia, met his family, and his agent Arndlem.

He has a weight gain plan given to him by Wang Tiejun in his hand. This offseason, he needs to increase the tonnage to 96 kg.

But when he got home, his mother and two sisters pressed him on the sofa and checked him up and down, so that he didn't know what happened.

"Kobe, God bless, you were not injured by old K."

"Yes, Kobe, it's time to leave that devil, let's go to Los Angeles, and never go back to Phoenix."

"Kobe, listen to us, we won't harm you."

The three women said one sentence to you and one sentence to me, Kobe was at a loss.

"What happened? No, no, no, why did I go to the Lakers? I still have a contract with the Suns, and I haven't learned K's club step yet. I won't go to the Lakers until I succeed him. I want to build a dynasty in the Suns." After figuring it out, he yelled dissatisfied.

"Kobe, you are not young. Now you are a professional player. Don't be self-willed, okay? The family is for your own good. You stay in Phoenix, which is not good for your career, and the room for development is very limited. And, old K You may even be traded yourself, you know that." At this moment Joe Bryant finally spoke.

"Didn't it happen yet?"

Kobe said very stubbornly: "And I am still in the rookie contract period. If I take the initiative to apply for a trade now and leave my home team, what will other teams think of me? Do you want me to be a traitor?"

His attitude was very tough, and Joe Bryant and others had no choice but to let it go.

On the 18th, Old Colangelo and Kylie John went to New York. The transaction has been reported to Stern. This trip is to obtain the approval of the league. Stern has notified all the teams that a general meeting of shareholders will be held on the 20th.

Not only the Suns, but the Knicks deal is also coming to an end.

Jordan secretly contributed to this matter, and James Dolan immediately bid $7000 million after knowing that Jordan was willing to join the Knicks.

His bid had been stalemate at 5000 million US dollars before, and it had been delayed for some time. Now that the price has been raised by 2000 million, the Knicks boss agreed without hesitation.

On the 20th, the NBA League held a general meeting of shareholders, and all the owners or representatives of the 29 teams participated.

There were no twists and turns in the process, and Stern was also happy to see James Dolan and Keryl John become the big bosses of the Knicks and the Suns, and the two teams officially changed hands.

At noon, the alliance announced the news.

Then the Knicks held a press conference at Madison Square Garden. New owner James Dolan announced to the media that he would trade with the Bulls to introduce Michael Jordan.

Around the same time, the Suns new owner, Mrs. Keryl John, and team president Colangelo Sr. also held a press conference in New York, announcing that the team would not trade old K, and would continue to invest in next season, striving to defend the title.

These two news, through TV media and Internet media, immediately spread throughout the United States.

"Michael, you chose New York. This is a great decision." Soon, Jordan received a call from Oakley.

"Charles, you are the leader of this team, I think you are welcoming me?" Jordan laughed.

"Of course, we are old buddies. If you come to the Knicks, this team is yours, and I will cooperate with you." Oakley said with a smile over there.

"What would O'Neal think?" Jordan asked with a headache.

"That fat guy who can only laugh and laugh all day long? Michael, let me tell you, if you want to beat Old K, you have to beat O'Neill with a whip, just like you did to Pippen, otherwise you won't have a chance to beat Old K." Oakley suggested seriously.

"Oh?"

"Let me put it this way, although O'Neill is facing the pressure of the old K, he has a very lazy personality, a bit lazy, doesn't train hard, and can't control his weight. He doesn't have the strong willpower of you and the old K. He needs your help and your constant spurs to improve himself and have the possibility of defeating the old K." Oakley said.

Jordan nodded and said, "Charles, make an appointment. Let's meet with O'Neill and communicate first."

"OK, leave it to me. This fat man always thought I was suppressing him. In fact, why did I suppress him? I wish he could lead the team, but he, like Ewing, has serious flaws in the leadership position. Michael, I'll rely on you from now on." Oakley said.

"No problem, I can practice Pippen, O'Neal is the same." Jordan said confidently.

After finishing the phone call with Oakley, he did not put down the phone, but prepared to recruit some favorite free agents.

Although the trading window hasn't opened yet, let's get in touch first, so as not to be preempted by Old K.

His first contact was Chris Mullin.

Chris Mullin, the future Hall of Famer, several All-Star members, star forward and guard swingman who was selected to the best team several times, has been rejected by the Warriors, which means that he will be forced to leave his home team after 12 seasons.

The mood is a little low, but there are also some expectations. He has played in the playoffs five times in twelve seasons, three of which reached the second round and two first-round games. He has not touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals.

Now he has also received invitations from many teams, such as the Heat, Pacers, and Eagles. They are all good, but he didn't agree.

He is waiting, anyway, the free market has not yet opened, and he can't sign a contract now, so he is not in a hurry yet.

And today, the news he was waiting for finally came out. The Suns changed hands and Old K would not be traded.

In the past few seasons, he has become accustomed to the strength and invincibility of Old K in the West. Now that he is a free agent, his first target is of course Old K.

It was only after winning the championship a few days ago that the Suns were unstable and old K was caught in trade rumors, so he had been waiting for news.

However, two news came out at once, and Jordan might join the Knicks, which made him hesitate.

Jordan + O'Neal, this powerful combination of superstars, the Suns only have old K alone, can they be opponents?

"Ding ding ding..."

At this time, the mobile phone rang suddenly, and it was Jordan's call.

"Hello, Michael, why call me when you have time?" He connected the phone immediately.

"Chris, come and help me, I will take you to win the championship." Jordan said very directly and forcefully.

"But, your own deal hasn't been completed yet?" Chris Mullin hesitated.

"I can make my own decisions on my deal, and the Bulls must agree, otherwise they will get nothing." Jordan said more forcefully.

"But, I need to think about it again." Chris Mullin still said hesitantly.

"Chris, do you have any other options? You won't be able to play for a few years. Instead of going to other teams to mess around, why not win the championship with me." Jordan said.

"Then what contract will the Knicks give me?" Chris Mullin had to ask, cornered by Jordan.

"Basic salary."

Jordan said with some embarrassment: "Chris, I really can't find space. You can play the main small forward when you come."

"Basic salary?"

Chris Mullin was shocked and wanted to scold people. Although I am 34 years old, I still have some strength. The basic salary is just trying to fool me?You get a 3000 million contract and give me a basic salary. Where is your conscience?

"Michael, can the Knicks be more sincere? I think this is the case. After your transaction is completed, you can ask the management to contact my agent." Chris Mullin hung up the phone after speaking.

"Hey, Chris?"

Jordan yelled twice, and a busy tone sounded from the other side, so he could only put down his phone in annoyance.

Now he has some headaches, and he is not good enough. If he can't get high-quality low-paid helpers, how can he and O'Neal alone do it?

At this time, the cell phone rang, and Oakley called, saying that he had made an appointment with O'Neill and that he could leave now.

He picked up his mood and left his home in New York immediately.

When he came to the appointed coffee room, he booked a semi-open private room, and he saw Oakley and O'Neill when he walked over.

O'Neill looked a little frustrated, Oakley hadn't been killed yet, and now another big monster is coming, when will he be the leader of the Knicks?

"I can't live through this day. If I know that Hardaway will be seriously injured, why don't I stay in the Magic?"

When he saw Jordan, he grumbled and had to get up and say, "Hey, Michael, it's great that you're here with the Knicks!"

"Hey, Charles."

"Hey Michael."

Jordan greeted Oakley first, looked at O'Neal with a half-smile, and asked, "Shark, do you really welcome me?"

O'Neill smiled awkwardly. Jordan's momentum was too strong, and he didn't know how to answer this question.

"Sit down and talk." Oakley greeted.

The three sat down, ordered coffee, and chatted for a while before Oakley got to the point.

He said, "Michael, your deal should be fine, right?"

Jordan said: "The Knicks have just changed owners, and the management has not started talking with the Bulls. The Bulls will definitely want a draft pick, and they will definitely not want the Knicks, so the transaction will be a bit complicated."

"To trade you, everyone in the Knicks will be a bargaining chip, except for O'Neal." Oakley was startled when he said this. Will he also be a bargaining chip?
"Ha ha!"

O'Neill obviously thought of this too, couldn't help but cracked his mouth, and actually laughed, even laughed out loud, and made faces at Oakley after laughing.

Oakley gave O'Neill a hard look, and cursed, "Fatty, what are you laughing at?"

"No, haha, I just choked on the coffee." O'Neill buried his head down, his shoulders shaking non-stop.

"Damn it, Michael, have you discussed with the management, are you really going to trade me?" Oakley said angrily.

"NO, I haven't contacted the management yet, that's David Frank's business."

Jordan denied it, but he said helplessly: "But the combined virtual space of O'Neal and I exceeds 1400 million US dollars, and the remaining space is only 1300 million US dollars. The lineup configuration is very troublesome."

"That much?"

Oakley frowned, he felt more and more that he would become a bargaining chip.

O'Neal didn't laugh anymore. Although he was not very willing for Jordan to join the Knicks, Jordan's joining would also help him defeat the old K and hit the championship, so he was not very repulsed. Come anyway, he can't control it anyway, but now that the space is only 1300 million, he can't help but have a headache. How to configure the championship lineup with this space?

Jordan said at this time: "Shark, I know you don't want me to join the Knicks, but you can't beat Old K alone, and neither do I, so we must join forces."

Speaking of this, he was very helpless. Damn old K, to put it mildly, forced him to choose a teammate, to put it mildly, that was to hug... This made him feel ashamed no matter what.

O'Neal can only nod, and he thinks so too. With the current lineup of the Knicks alone, he may not even have the chance to meet Old K in the finals. Jordan alone is very sad. Having Jordan as his helper is indeed a chance for him.

It would be better if the Suns collapsed, and then he and Jordan played a dynasty together. Thinking of this possibility, he suddenly laughed.

"Shark, why are you so out of tune?" Oakley said with a headache.

"Cough cough..."

O'Neal quickly suppressed his laughter, coughed twice, and made a serious expression.

Jordan observed O'Neill and knew that Oakley was right. This big fat man was still a child who hadn't grown up, and he had to step up his spurs to make good use of it.

He said to O'Neal: "You don't have to worry about your status in the team. I'm almost 35 years old. How old are you? You are the future of the Knicks."

"Really?" O'Neill was shocked.

"Of course it's true. Do you think I came to the Knicks to compete with you for the boss? Do you have the qualifications to compete with me for the boss?" Jordan said disdainfully.

O'Neal smiled awkwardly. He actually knew that Jordan didn't need to fight at all. As soon as Jordan walked into the locker room, he could guarantee that all the Knicks players would automatically surrender to Jordan's side. Even he, would he dare to refuse Jordan's leadership?
Jordan's words can be regarded as eliminating O'Neal's knot, and then the three began to calculate the Knicks' lineup space.

(End of this chapter)