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

"Boss, Kobe is out."

The two waited in the car for more than an hour before Kobe finally arrived.

Upon seeing Kobe, Shen Jieyi immediately reached out to open the car door, but Chen Fang stopped her.

"Boss, aren't we going down?" Shen Jieyi asked, puzzled.

Chen Fang shook his head. "No rush. This is Staples Center after all. If we rashly appear in front of Kobe, it will soon reach West's ears."

"Have the driver follow them."

Watching Kobe drive away, Chen Fang immediately told his driver to follow.

……

Half an hour later, Chen Fang followed Kobe to a burger joint.

At the counter, Kobe was about to pay when a man suddenly held up a hundred-dollar bill and said, "This meal is on me."

Upon hearing the sound, Kobe turned his head and saw a man and a woman of Asian descent standing in front of him.

The two were Chen Fang and Shen Jieyi, who had come with Kobe.

"No need, I can pay for it myself."

Kobe did not accept Chen Fang's offer and refused outright.

At this moment, Chen Fang spoke up again: "Kobe, let me do it. I'd like to take this opportunity to talk to you."

Upon hearing Chen Fang call out his name, Kobe looked at Chen Fang in surprise, "You know me?"

Chen Fang nodded. "Kobe Bryant, do you have time to chat for a bit?"

This time, Kobe did not refuse, and the three of them chose a corner seat to sit down.

"who are you?"

Kobe asked the question directly.

Chen Fang did not answer, but instead handed over a business card.

Kobe took the business card and his expression became even more varied.

"You...you're the owner of the Mavericks?"

The news of Chen Fang taking over the Mavericks has not yet been released, so apart from the Mavericks' internal staff, no one else knows that the Mavericks have changed hands.

"Yes, I have bought the Mavericks, and it will be officially announced soon."

How do I know if what you're saying is true?

Kobe expressed skepticism about Chen Fang's explanation.

Indeed, if a stranger suddenly tells you that he is the owner of an NBA team, many people would not believe it.

What's more, this person has an Asian face and is quite young.

It's understandable that Kobe had this doubt.

Fortunately, Chen Fang had anticipated this scene before coming and brought copies of the acquisition contract and various alliance documents with him.

"Jieyi, show him the documents."

Then, Shen Jieyi took out a stack of documents from her briefcase and handed them to Kobe.

After a while, Kobe returned the document to Shen Jieyi, then turned to look at Chen Fang.

Based on the documents he had just seen, he was absolutely certain that the young Chinese man in front of him was indeed the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

At this moment, Kobe looked at Chen Fang with a hint of respect.

The fact that Chen Fang became the owner of an NBA team at such a young age shows just how wealthy he is.

Little did people know, even Chen Fang himself didn't know how he became the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

"Mr. Chen, may I ask what brings you here?"

Kobe's attitude immediately changed after learning that Chen Fangzhen was the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

Chen Fang didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly: "Kobe, I need you! The Mavericks need you!"

"The Mavericks will draft you!"

Upon hearing this, Kobe's brows furrowed instantly. He was about to refuse when Chen Fang stopped him with a gesture, saying, "Let me finish what I have to say first."

“I know West will make a trade with the Hornets to get the 13th pick and select you.”

Chen Fang directly revealed West's plan, which surprised Kobe.

West had assured him that the Lakers would definitely draft him, but he didn't know which pick West would use to select him.

Upon hearing Chen Fang's words, the proud man suddenly became somewhat displeased.

Chen Fang had been observing Kobe's expression, and seeing that his brows were furrowed, he continued.

"Kobe, you might not believe this when I say it, but I still want to say it."

"After watching your videos, I firmly believed that you would be the greatest basketball player in the world. In my heart, you are even greater than Jordan."

Adhering to the principle that flattery will never fail, Chen Fang showered Kobe with praise.

Such praise was exactly what the young Kobe appreciated most.

"With your talent, I don't think you're just a 13th pick. I think you should be the number one pick."

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Kobe's lips curled into a slightly angry smile.

"But you know, this year's number one pick is in Philadelphia's hands, and they have their eye on combo guard Allen Iverson from Georgetown University."

"It would be too difficult to get the top pick from them, but I assure you I will do my best to get the second and third picks, and then use the second or third pick to select you."

"For this, I am willing to trade all the players on my team."

"Furthermore, if you are willing to join the Mavericks, I will build a championship-contending team around you and give it my all."

"Feel free to make any requests you have, and I will fulfill them as long as they are within my capabilities."

When Chen Fang said these words, not only Kobe was stunned, but even Shen Jieyi, who was standing next to him, was stunned.

Kobe felt he received unprecedented respect from Chen Fang, a respect that even West had never given him.

Shen Jieyi was completely shocked by Chen Fang's madness.

Ultimately, Kobe was a rookie who hadn't even entered the league yet, and he was still a high school student.

Chen Fang was actually willing to place all his bets on Kobe alone. Just how much charm does Kobe have that makes Chen Fang willing to make such a sacrifice?

To be honest, Kobe was indeed moved by Chen Fang's words, but he had been a Lakers fan since he was a child, and the Lakers' history and heritage made it hard for him not to yearn for it.

Seeing that Kobe was still hesitant to make a decision, Chen Fang couldn't help but say, "Kobe, I really need you!"

"Mr. Chen, thank you for your sincerity, but I've dreamed of being a member of the Lakers since I was a child, so..."

"So what?"

"So you want to become the next magician?"

"You are you, you are Kobe Bryant, you are one of a kind in this world."

"Even if you join the Lakers and win the championship, so what? It's just adding a few more strokes to the Lakers' glorious history."

"But when you come to the Mavericks, you will make history, create a history that belongs only to you, Kobe Biliant!"

Which one do you find more appealing?

Chen Fang's mouth was like a machine gun, firing off frequently. As a Kobe fan for twenty years, he knew Kobe's personality well.

Kobe was competitive, unwilling to admit defeat, and unwilling to be second to anyone.

Chen Fang's goal is to rekindle the fire in Kobe's heart so that he can have a chance to win Kobe over.

Sure enough, after hearing Chen Fang's hurtful words, Kobe gradually began to lean towards the Mavericks.

Chen Fang's next words completely convinced Kobe to join the Mavericks!