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Chapter 183 The Grizzly Changes Owner
Chapter 183 The Grizzly Changes Owner
New York, NBA headquarters building!
Bruce came to the NBA headquarters early. For him, today's meeting seemed so special.
When Bruce took the elevator to the floor of the NBA headquarters, Stern and a dozen people of different ages and appearances walked slowly towards the famous big conference room!
Stepping out of the elevator, Bruce only saw the backs of these people, and he followed them without going to the lounge!
Walking into the meeting room, the dozen or so people sat in their seats one after another.
When Bruce walked in after him, Stern nodded to him with a smile first, and walked towards the seat with the Warriors logo under the curious gaze of the rest of the bosses!
These dozens of people of various ages are the owners or managers of more than a dozen teams in the NBA. Because of the Grizzlies incident, all of them were summoned in the headquarters!
Sitting in his seat, Bruce looked curiously at these famous bosses, and the one who interested him the most was Mark Cuban!
Cuban bought the Mavericks on January 2000, 1. Bruce did not attend that meeting because the Warriors were in the midst of a playoff push.
Of course, after Cuban acquired the Mavericks, he did not save a penny for his contribution to "worship the pier"!
Thinking of his assistant at the time handing him a check for $300 million, Bruce couldn't help but look at the arrogant Cuban with a smile!
The main issue at this meeting was the change of owner of the Grizzlies, because the Vancouver Grizzlies were not well managed. After Mike Heisley’s bidding, he had reached an agreement with the former owner of the Grizzlies, and he acquired the Grizzlies. Everything about the Bears' motion can only be decided after the NBA Board of Governors studies and votes.
Under this premise, there is another matter that makes other bosses complain and needs to be discussed!
Bruce looked at the white-haired Heisley, and he had only heard about this boss!
"Gentlemen, the assistant must have notified you of today's topic in advance!" Seeing that the bosses had arrived, Stern tapped on the table lightly and said slowly while watching everyone.
Hearing what Stern said, the bosses nodded one after another.
"So, what is your resolution?" Stern went straight to the point, because of the reasons for the finals and China's strategic significance, time does not allow him to continue like this!
"I agree!!"
Hearing Stern's question, Bruce was the first to raise his hand after thinking about it!
Following Bruce's early vote, the rest of the bosses raised their hands after thinking for a while!
For billionaires like them, they basically have such connections in all walks of life, and they can't afford to offend Heisley because of the established facts!
When it comes to Heisley, we have to talk about this "speculative" guy. Heisley's fortune can be called a textbook of speculation!
He bought Conco, a sewer and drainage equipment manufacturer that was about to go bankrupt at that time, with US$15 from the sale of the house and 1000 million in bank loans, and then changed it to Haike.
With the excellent vision of this "speculator" guy, Heisley has made a lot of profits in buying and selling.
Until now, Heisley has equity interests in 40 manufacturing companies.
This acquisition of the Grizzlies, if you don't talk about whether he understands the ball, you can see Heisley's final thoughts just based on the industry he has done!
However, how can an NBA team be so easy to turn a profit and sell after a good operation?
As the bosses all passed by, the white-haired Heisley suddenly nodded excitedly to those bosses one by one!
Bruce looked at the boss who created the "Black and White Bears" with a smile, and couldn't help but look forward to how much profit he would give!
"Since you have basically passed the vote, let's talk about the relocation of the Grizzlies!" Stern is very satisfied with the current results, but thinking about the upcoming topic, he can't help but feel a headache!
According to the current number of teams in the league, if the Grizzlies relocate to the United States, especially if it is closer to another team, it will bring inevitable losses to that owner, but if they do not agree, Hai Slee has become the new owner of this team!
According to the unwritten rules in the NBA, after a team changes its owner, the basic league will consider the issue of relocation. This is also very common in the history of the NBA!
But after all, it is not decades ago. With the current speed of the alliance's development, frequent relocation is already a factor that destroys interests.
If Heisley insists on relocating, he can only choose another state without an NBA team, and he cannot share the resources of a certain state with another team!
Thinking of the problem, Bruce couldn't help but secretly frowned.
After Heisley bought the Grizzlies earlier, several cities in the continental United States became direct competitors, which also made Heisley and the team owners who knew some news very depressed!
Once the Grizzlies leave Vancouver and return to the United States, once this happens, it will be a huge irony of Stern's globalization!
At that time, it was under Stern's help that two teams outside the United States were expanded in one breath in Canada, which is relatively close. They are the current Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies!
If Heisley insists on making the Grizzlies move back to the United States, it is not only a matter of Stern's face, but also the interests of other owners!
Originally in Canada, the Grizzlies and Raptors can basically enjoy the benefits brought by this country, but once the Grizzlies return to the United States, this will cut some of the year-end dividends for the rest of the owners. This is what the owners don’t want to see to the thing!
Hearing Stern's proposal, all the bosses were silent. Everyone didn't want their own interests to be divided. Among them, the bosses of several small football teams even pulled their faces!
"Okay, gentlemen, our time is precious, can I share your opinion?" Seeing that no one said anything, Stern looked at Heisley, shook his head and said helplessly.
"Sorry, David, I think Vancouver is a very nice city, there are a lot of fans and basketball atmosphere, I don't think Michael needs to leave there!" Timberwolves owner Glenn Taylor looked at it with a half-smile Looking at Stern and the ugly Heisley, he said slowly.
Hearing Taylor's answer, the rest of the bosses nodded.
Bruce looked amusedly at these bosses who were robbed of candy by others. Although the NBA's dividends are not too much or too little every year, these billionaires are really fighting for every inch of land!
After some pondering, thinking about the final result of this matter in the previous life, under the stunned expressions of all the bosses, Bruce said lightly: "Sorry, gentlemen, I abstain!"
Mark Cuban looked at Bruce in disbelief. He thought this guy was crazy. Who doesn't like money?
Now Bruce's decision is relatively acquiesced, and the rest of the bosses also looked at Bruce with a calm face in surprise!
After two seasons of operation, while Bruce has gained a lot of box office, the league's dividends have made other bosses jealous, but now hearing what Bruce said, everyone thinks he is simply joking!
"We also abstain!" For some reason, Jerry West, who was sitting third next to Bruce, also abstained from voting on behalf of the Lakers after his eyes flickered!
The bosses of the other teams looked at West in disbelief. Bruce's decision could be seen as young and ignorant, but West, the old fox, also said the same, which made them even more confused about what the two of them were thinking!
With West's vote, the conference room returned to the previous silence!
Stern frowned, looked at the ugly faces of Glenn Taylor and the other small market bosses, and couldn't help saying slowly: "Since this resolution cannot be passed, let's put this issue down first!"
Hearing that the "dictator" had made the final decision, Heisley couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile while Taylor and the others suddenly rejoiced!
Although the atmosphere in the meeting room was a bit awkward, everyone knew what Heisley should do!
When they received the envelopes from the staff one by one, they greeted Heisley hypocritically with smiling faces, and left the meeting room one by one under Bruce's disdainful eyes!
"Bruce, Jerry, thank you very much for your decision!" After most of the bosses walked out of the conference room, Heisley walked towards Bruce and West with a wry smile!
"It's nothing!" Bruce shook his head casually, then looked at West, and the two laughed one after another!
"Yes, Michael, it's nothing, I still have some things, let's talk another day!" West said indifferently, and then left the meeting room after saying goodbye to Bruce and the two!
"Jerry must be very busy now!" Heisley murmured enviously, looking at West's back.
"Yes!" Thinking of the situation of the Lakers, Bruce said with emotion.
"Mr. Bruce, are you interested in having a drink?" After some time buffering, Heisley's depressed mood has improved a lot.
"Sorry, Michael, I'm afraid it won't work this time, you know the draft is about to begin!" Bruce said apologetically, which is exactly what he was about to do.
After getting the same words as West, Heisley could only say goodbye to Bruce with a wry smile!
Back in Oakland, although Bruce has stopped paying attention to this draft, some potential transactions have made him seriously evaluate the feasibility of some transactions and the possible transactions in the draft.
On June 6, when the second game between the Lakers and the Pacers started in Los Angeles, Bruce already had an idea of his own.
This summer is going to be one of excitement and anticipation.
The last update, I wish you all a sweet dream!
Forecast in advance, the summer deal is coming, what choice will Bruce make?
(End of this chapter)
New York, NBA headquarters building!
Bruce came to the NBA headquarters early. For him, today's meeting seemed so special.
When Bruce took the elevator to the floor of the NBA headquarters, Stern and a dozen people of different ages and appearances walked slowly towards the famous big conference room!
Stepping out of the elevator, Bruce only saw the backs of these people, and he followed them without going to the lounge!
Walking into the meeting room, the dozen or so people sat in their seats one after another.
When Bruce walked in after him, Stern nodded to him with a smile first, and walked towards the seat with the Warriors logo under the curious gaze of the rest of the bosses!
These dozens of people of various ages are the owners or managers of more than a dozen teams in the NBA. Because of the Grizzlies incident, all of them were summoned in the headquarters!
Sitting in his seat, Bruce looked curiously at these famous bosses, and the one who interested him the most was Mark Cuban!
Cuban bought the Mavericks on January 2000, 1. Bruce did not attend that meeting because the Warriors were in the midst of a playoff push.
Of course, after Cuban acquired the Mavericks, he did not save a penny for his contribution to "worship the pier"!
Thinking of his assistant at the time handing him a check for $300 million, Bruce couldn't help but look at the arrogant Cuban with a smile!
The main issue at this meeting was the change of owner of the Grizzlies, because the Vancouver Grizzlies were not well managed. After Mike Heisley’s bidding, he had reached an agreement with the former owner of the Grizzlies, and he acquired the Grizzlies. Everything about the Bears' motion can only be decided after the NBA Board of Governors studies and votes.
Under this premise, there is another matter that makes other bosses complain and needs to be discussed!
Bruce looked at the white-haired Heisley, and he had only heard about this boss!
"Gentlemen, the assistant must have notified you of today's topic in advance!" Seeing that the bosses had arrived, Stern tapped on the table lightly and said slowly while watching everyone.
Hearing what Stern said, the bosses nodded one after another.
"So, what is your resolution?" Stern went straight to the point, because of the reasons for the finals and China's strategic significance, time does not allow him to continue like this!
"I agree!!"
Hearing Stern's question, Bruce was the first to raise his hand after thinking about it!
Following Bruce's early vote, the rest of the bosses raised their hands after thinking for a while!
For billionaires like them, they basically have such connections in all walks of life, and they can't afford to offend Heisley because of the established facts!
When it comes to Heisley, we have to talk about this "speculative" guy. Heisley's fortune can be called a textbook of speculation!
He bought Conco, a sewer and drainage equipment manufacturer that was about to go bankrupt at that time, with US$15 from the sale of the house and 1000 million in bank loans, and then changed it to Haike.
With the excellent vision of this "speculator" guy, Heisley has made a lot of profits in buying and selling.
Until now, Heisley has equity interests in 40 manufacturing companies.
This acquisition of the Grizzlies, if you don't talk about whether he understands the ball, you can see Heisley's final thoughts just based on the industry he has done!
However, how can an NBA team be so easy to turn a profit and sell after a good operation?
As the bosses all passed by, the white-haired Heisley suddenly nodded excitedly to those bosses one by one!
Bruce looked at the boss who created the "Black and White Bears" with a smile, and couldn't help but look forward to how much profit he would give!
"Since you have basically passed the vote, let's talk about the relocation of the Grizzlies!" Stern is very satisfied with the current results, but thinking about the upcoming topic, he can't help but feel a headache!
According to the current number of teams in the league, if the Grizzlies relocate to the United States, especially if it is closer to another team, it will bring inevitable losses to that owner, but if they do not agree, Hai Slee has become the new owner of this team!
According to the unwritten rules in the NBA, after a team changes its owner, the basic league will consider the issue of relocation. This is also very common in the history of the NBA!
But after all, it is not decades ago. With the current speed of the alliance's development, frequent relocation is already a factor that destroys interests.
If Heisley insists on relocating, he can only choose another state without an NBA team, and he cannot share the resources of a certain state with another team!
Thinking of the problem, Bruce couldn't help but secretly frowned.
After Heisley bought the Grizzlies earlier, several cities in the continental United States became direct competitors, which also made Heisley and the team owners who knew some news very depressed!
Once the Grizzlies leave Vancouver and return to the United States, once this happens, it will be a huge irony of Stern's globalization!
At that time, it was under Stern's help that two teams outside the United States were expanded in one breath in Canada, which is relatively close. They are the current Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies!
If Heisley insists on making the Grizzlies move back to the United States, it is not only a matter of Stern's face, but also the interests of other owners!
Originally in Canada, the Grizzlies and Raptors can basically enjoy the benefits brought by this country, but once the Grizzlies return to the United States, this will cut some of the year-end dividends for the rest of the owners. This is what the owners don’t want to see to the thing!
Hearing Stern's proposal, all the bosses were silent. Everyone didn't want their own interests to be divided. Among them, the bosses of several small football teams even pulled their faces!
"Okay, gentlemen, our time is precious, can I share your opinion?" Seeing that no one said anything, Stern looked at Heisley, shook his head and said helplessly.
"Sorry, David, I think Vancouver is a very nice city, there are a lot of fans and basketball atmosphere, I don't think Michael needs to leave there!" Timberwolves owner Glenn Taylor looked at it with a half-smile Looking at Stern and the ugly Heisley, he said slowly.
Hearing Taylor's answer, the rest of the bosses nodded.
Bruce looked amusedly at these bosses who were robbed of candy by others. Although the NBA's dividends are not too much or too little every year, these billionaires are really fighting for every inch of land!
After some pondering, thinking about the final result of this matter in the previous life, under the stunned expressions of all the bosses, Bruce said lightly: "Sorry, gentlemen, I abstain!"
Mark Cuban looked at Bruce in disbelief. He thought this guy was crazy. Who doesn't like money?
Now Bruce's decision is relatively acquiesced, and the rest of the bosses also looked at Bruce with a calm face in surprise!
After two seasons of operation, while Bruce has gained a lot of box office, the league's dividends have made other bosses jealous, but now hearing what Bruce said, everyone thinks he is simply joking!
"We also abstain!" For some reason, Jerry West, who was sitting third next to Bruce, also abstained from voting on behalf of the Lakers after his eyes flickered!
The bosses of the other teams looked at West in disbelief. Bruce's decision could be seen as young and ignorant, but West, the old fox, also said the same, which made them even more confused about what the two of them were thinking!
With West's vote, the conference room returned to the previous silence!
Stern frowned, looked at the ugly faces of Glenn Taylor and the other small market bosses, and couldn't help saying slowly: "Since this resolution cannot be passed, let's put this issue down first!"
Hearing that the "dictator" had made the final decision, Heisley couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile while Taylor and the others suddenly rejoiced!
Although the atmosphere in the meeting room was a bit awkward, everyone knew what Heisley should do!
When they received the envelopes from the staff one by one, they greeted Heisley hypocritically with smiling faces, and left the meeting room one by one under Bruce's disdainful eyes!
"Bruce, Jerry, thank you very much for your decision!" After most of the bosses walked out of the conference room, Heisley walked towards Bruce and West with a wry smile!
"It's nothing!" Bruce shook his head casually, then looked at West, and the two laughed one after another!
"Yes, Michael, it's nothing, I still have some things, let's talk another day!" West said indifferently, and then left the meeting room after saying goodbye to Bruce and the two!
"Jerry must be very busy now!" Heisley murmured enviously, looking at West's back.
"Yes!" Thinking of the situation of the Lakers, Bruce said with emotion.
"Mr. Bruce, are you interested in having a drink?" After some time buffering, Heisley's depressed mood has improved a lot.
"Sorry, Michael, I'm afraid it won't work this time, you know the draft is about to begin!" Bruce said apologetically, which is exactly what he was about to do.
After getting the same words as West, Heisley could only say goodbye to Bruce with a wry smile!
Back in Oakland, although Bruce has stopped paying attention to this draft, some potential transactions have made him seriously evaluate the feasibility of some transactions and the possible transactions in the draft.
On June 6, when the second game between the Lakers and the Pacers started in Los Angeles, Bruce already had an idea of his own.
This summer is going to be one of excitement and anticipation.
The last update, I wish you all a sweet dream!
Forecast in advance, the summer deal is coming, what choice will Bruce make?
(End of this chapter)
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