Reborn in 96, I started by taking charge of the Dallas Mavericks.

"How did they play like that? They actually lost to the Philippines by 21 points."

Chen Fang was speechless when he thought about the Chinese men's basketball team's crushing defeat to the Philippines last night.

The former Asian hegemon can no longer even qualify for the Olympics, which is truly lamentable.

Thinking about how his neighbor was dominating the World Cup made it even harder for Chen Fang to accept.

Chen Fang believes that the Chinese men's basketball team's defeat in this World Cup can be attributed to the following reasons.

First, the new head coach of China Fortune has made poor personnel choices.

Although Wang Zhelin did not perform at the level expected of the newly crowned CBA MVP in this World Cup, it is still reasonable that he did not even get a minute of playing time in the final game against the Philippines.

Secondly, the level of male basketball players has fallen behind the international standard across the board.

The main reason is that the level of the domestic league is relatively low, and domestic male basketball players live a very comfortable life.

Mainstream media and fans spoil these athletes, never pointing out their shortcomings directly, preventing them from facing their own weaknesses.

As renowned basketball commentator Yang Yi said, the CBA league is incapable of producing international superstar-level basketball players.

Chen Fang was just an ordinary football fan. Even though he was extremely unwilling, he couldn't change anything.

"Forget it, the Chinese men's basketball team is just like the Chinese men's football team, there's no hope for them."

Just then, Chen Fang suddenly found himself in an unfamiliar room.

"What's going on? Where am I? Aren't I at home?"

Immediately afterwards, a strange memory suddenly surged from the depths of Chen Fang's mind.

After a long while, when Chen Fang had processed these memories, he learned that he had unexpectedly been reborn in the United States in 1996, and had even bought the Dallas Mavericks from Don Carter, becoming the Mavericks' second owner.

"I go!"

"I've actually become the owner of the Dallas Mavericks!"

Immediately, Chen Fang became inexplicably excited.

In this way, he can build a dynasty team according to his own wishes.

Of course, this wasn't the most exciting thing for Chen Fang.

What excites Chen Fang the most is that becoming the owner of the Mavericks gives him the opportunity to allow domestic players to participate in higher-level leagues.

If we start preparing from this moment, we might be able to help the Chinese men's basketball team go even further in the 08 Olympics.

The 08 Olympics will be held in China. If the Chinese men's basketball team can win a medal on home soil, or even defeat the US Dream Team to win the Olympic championship, it will be a historic moment.

[Ding! Dynasty System successfully bound!]

[New player gift pack has been sent, please check it!]

Just as Chen Fang was imagining the glorious moment when the Chinese men's basketball team would reach the top of the Olympic Games, a mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind.

"system?"

Chen Fang was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.

After all, even something like rebirth has happened, so having a system isn't unreasonable, right?

"Open the newbie gift package!"

Without hesitation, Chen Fang opened the newbie gift pack.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained basic offensive tactics!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have acquired basic defensive tactics!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have gained the right to force a transaction once!]

Three notification sounds rang in Chen Fang's mind in a row, leaving Chen Feng momentarily stunned.

Isn't he the owner of the Mavericks? Why is the system rewarding him with these tactical systems? Does it want him to play in the game?

With my small arms and legs, I can't even let someone rub me on the ground.

"System, what's the meaning of giving me these tactical systems?"

Chen Fang tried to communicate with the system, but after calling out for a long time, there was no result.

"So this is a mute system."

Since there was no response, Chen Fang had no choice but to study the system's functions on his own.

After examining the three items in the newbie gift pack, Chen Fang couldn't help but frown.

"Why did the system give me these two tactical systems? It's not like it wants me to be both the boss and the coach, is it?"

"If that's the case, the Chinese men's basketball team might actually have a chance to stand on the Olympic podium at home."

Chen Fang wasn't entirely confident before, but if he could become a head coach capable of establishing himself in the NBA, he would be qualified to serve as the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team.

By then, the Chinese men's basketball team, after more than a decade of development, will have an NBA-level head coach and NBA-level players.

With such a Chinese men's basketball team, how could they possibly fail to stand on the Olympic podium?

Before that, Chen Fang must make a name for himself in the NBA.

His first task is to strengthen the Mavericks.

Last season, the Mavericks only managed a record of 26 wins and 56 losses, ranking third from the bottom in the Western Conference. Such a result was undoubtedly a failure.

However, this is not entirely a bad thing.

The upcoming 96 NBA Draft will feature a large number of exceptionally talented players.

For example, Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Ray Allen, Pejastojakovic, Steve Nash, and so on.

Of course, Chen Fang's primary target is one of the greatest basketball players in history, Kobe Bryant.

He will do everything he can to bring Kobe to Dallas.

"I remember the 1996 NBA draft was held on June 26 in New Jersey. There was still a month before the draft, so there was time to process things."

Kobe was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 and was immediately traded to the Lakers.

If he remembers correctly, the Mavericks held the ninth pick in 96.

From this perspective, Chen Fang could have easily drafted Kobe with the ninth pick, but Chen Fang wasn't confident.

After all, he wasn't sure if his rebirth would change the course of history.

Therefore, to ensure everything goes smoothly, trading up the draft position is a must.

However, 96 was a strong draft year, so it's unlikely that any team would easily trade their draft picks.

However, anything is possible if you put in the right amount of effort and offer enough incentives.

If that doesn't work, it means the offered chips aren't enough.

However, before starting the transaction, Chen Fang must understand all the chips he has.

Although Chen Fang is a huge football fan, 96 is too far removed from his original timeline, and he can't remember many things clearly, only the general outline.

Just like the players on the Mavericks roster today, he only remembers one person – Jason Kidd.

He was an unknown to everyone else.

"Let's go find out what's going on from old Nelson first."

As the general manager of the Mavericks, Don Nelson is the person who knows the team best, so Chen Fang made the right choice in hiring him.

Chen Fang found old Nelson's number in the phone book and called him.

Upon learning that the other party was currently at the Dallas Mavericks' home arena, Reunion Arena, Chen Fang immediately rushed over.