Chapter 416 Killing four birds with one stone

At 2 pm on March 22, 2002, Lin Feng met NBA President David Stern in Houston, who had rushed from New York.

Lin Feng carefully looked at Stern, a lawyer by background and the president of the NBA for 18 years, with small eyes and gray hair. His face was always filled with an amiable smile, but he was full of wisdom.

"Mr. Stern, it's a great honor for you to come to Houston in person!" Lin Feng went up to say hello enthusiastically.

"Mr. Lin, I should be very honored. It is an honor for the NBA to have a Chinese owner invest in the NBA and become a team owner." Stern said flatteringly. After all, behind Lin Feng is the entire China, a supermarket with 1.3 billion people.

, it is indeed a blessing for the NBA.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, they entered the press conference room that had been prepared.

Most reporters from the media did not come to this impromptu press conference held by the Houston Rockets. After all, there are no superstars in the Houston Rockets today, and nothing shocking has happened. Many reporters did not buy the sudden press conference.

account.

Witnessing the few local Houston reporters at the press conference, Stern once again lamented that the change of ownership of the Houston Rockets was correct. Otherwise, it would not be a good thing for the Houston Rockets or the NBA in the long run.

Of course, as Lin Feng's own TV station "fsn-houston" naturally sent a large number of reporters to the scene and broadcast the press conference live. As the director of "fsn-houston", he is also a loyal fan of the Houston Rockets.

Here, he was extremely happy to learn that his boss had acquired the Houston Rockets. He believed that the Houston Rockets would be able to create a dynasty again under the leadership of his boss Lin Feng.

When Lin Feng and Stern walked into the press conference together, all the reporters present, except reporters from Lin Feng's TV stations, were shocked. Just seeing Stern coming here, they knew that this press conference was definitely not simple.

, and there is a Chinese next to Stern. Sharp-eyed reporters have already recognized this Chinese as the man of the hour who has made the United States uneasy in the past year, Lin Feng from China.

Careful reporters have already speculated that Lin Feng may have acquired the Houston Rockets, otherwise he would not be here, and Stern would not suddenly rush to Houston. Thinking of this possibility, all the reporters began to feel commotion. They knew in their hearts that this time

There is going to be some violent news coming out of Houston.

Subsequently, the speeches of Lin Feng and Stern once again proved all the reporters' suspicions. Lin Feng, a Chinese, bought the Houston Rockets and became the first Chinese owner in NBA history.

Shocked! The whole audience was shocked! Although they had expected it, after confirming the news, all the reporters still felt trembling in their hearts and trembling with excitement. For a while, there were constant phone calls, and several reporters came to call the news back to the headquarters.

Let him take pictures of more reporters coming to interview this shocking news.

The news that Lin Feng acquired the Houston Rockets quickly spread through various news channels. Reporters from major media outlets in Houston rushed over after hearing the news. This news was so shocking. For the first time in the 53-year history of the NBA, there was a Chinese owner.

Moreover, most Americans are embarrassed when they think of the Chinese who crashed the Statue of Liberty and the White House. This will probably be recorded in the permanent American history books. In the future, whenever the Statue of Liberty and the White House are mentioned,

I will think of this Chinese name.

In just over twenty minutes, the press conference was crowded with reporters from various newspapers who had come to hear the news. Everyone's face was red and they were rushing to ask questions. It's not surprising that these reporters were so anxious, they were just too excited.

Since Lin Feng left the United States and returned to China, they have been lonely. Although there are many major news in the United States, they are not sensational enough, at least unable to arouse the desires of American citizens. Without Lin Feng, the most controversial topic figure, they

The sales of newspapers are also not as good as before. Think about it, Lin Feng's shocking $10 million bet and the decisive battle with Steve Jobs in Europe aroused the interest of all Americans, allowing various media to create unprecedented sales.

No matter how these media criticize Lin Feng, psychologically they like him.

This time, Lin Feng acquired the Houston Rockets. Judging from Lin Feng's past personality, combined with various unspoken rules of the NBA, many reporters can imagine what kind of violent news will be released in the future.

Stern sighed deeply, this Lin Feng is indeed a topical figure. I am afraid that if it were anyone else who bought an NBA team, the reporter would not be so excited. But this is both a good thing and a bad thing, especially Lin Feng

He also owns a TV station. If Lin Feng criticizes NBA referees and other related matters, Stern will feel a headache just thinking about that scene. But in general, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

What's more, the NBA has its own rules. If Lin Feng wants to criticize randomly, he will fine him according to the rules. But Stern also doesn't think about it, is Lin Feng so stupid that he should be fined?

"Mr. Lin, what are your plans to acquire the Houston Rockets this time?" The "Houston Chronicle" is most concerned about the future of the Houston Rockets. Its reporters do not want this once dynasty team to slip again and become the league's bastard.

The object of bullying.

"Haha, it's very simple. My goal is to make the Houston Rockets once again the top team in the league and create a Rockets dynasty again!" Lin Feng said firmly.

Many reporters at the scene took a deep breath. They did not expect Lin Feng's tone to be so loud, but many reporters were extremely excited. It is good to have a boss with such character, otherwise a boss who is too lifeless would be too boring. This is basketball after all.

Men's sports require passion.

"Of course, in order to give back to all the fans who have always supported the Houston Rockets, I will trade back Olajuwon, the hero who has dedicated everything to Houston at any cost, in the summer. Olajuwon is the symbol of the Rockets, he only

To retire with the Rockets!" Lin Feng declared his first goal to all Houston Rockets fans.

Nowadays, apart from relying on results to boost the Rockets' dismal home attendance, they can only rely on the team's former superstar Olajuwon. Moreover, Lin Feng exchanged Olajuwon for Yao Ming. Lin Feng hopes that Yao Ming can play next season.

With Olajuwon's personal teachings, I hope that Yao Ming will no longer be the coolie center who was trained by Van Gundy in later generations who can only squeeze inside, but will become a super center who can be inside and outside, can resist hard, and can use his footsteps to get past his opponents.

At the same time, Lin Feng exchanged Olajuwon in order to make all Houston fans accept him and accept him as the new boss, and he is a Chinese boss.

When Lin Feng said these words, all the Houston fans who were watching the live broadcast immediately shouted wildly. Olajuwon returned to the Rockets. This is undoubtedly exciting.

Olajuwon, who was preparing for the next NBA game with the Toronto Raptors, received a call from a reporter he knew well. After telling him about the incident and asking Olajuwon if he wanted to return to the Rockets, Olajuwon felt a little nervous.

He was so sad that he devoted his whole life to the Houston Rockets, but was driven away when he was old. How could he miss it so much, but now the new Rockets owner was willing to exchange him for him at any cost? How could he not be moved, and said with a choked voice, "Of course.

, that was the starting point of my career, and I hope to go back and risk my last energy for the Rockets."

Houston has also set off a frenzy calling for Olajuwon to return to the Rockets. All Houston Rockets fans are calculating how to get the Rockets hero back. And Lin Feng, the new team owner, also passed this matter in one day.

He was recognized by all Houston fans. Especially after Houston fans compared him with his previous boss Alexander, they deeply applauded Lin Feng and praised him as the best owner in the history of the Houston Rockets.÷

As for whether this declaration will cause difficulties in getting Olajuwon back in the summer, Lin Feng is not worried. First of all, Olajuwon is now old and frail, and the symbolic significance is greater than the competitive significance. The Raptors will not make things too difficult.

.What's more, I am justified in this matter. If the Raptors make things difficult, I am afraid that not only the fans, but also the players and even Stern will object. The NBA has always been criticized as a commercial arena and is impersonal. What I said

The human touch just catered to Stern's appetite, and Lin Feng believed that Stern would definitely give him the green light. This was also Lin Feng's fourth purpose in exchanging Olajuwon, to establish a good relationship with Stern.

Killing four birds with one stone, Olajuwon is worthy of being a big dream and can contribute huge "energy" at any time.

As the press conference ended, the news that Lin Feng acquired the Houston Rockets quickly spread around the world.

"Los Angeles Times", "USA Today" and other newspapers lamented that Stern's NBA globalization has taken the most important step. The joining of Chinese bosses will completely internationalize the NBA. In the face of China, the most populous country in the world,

With a Chinese boss, Stern's NBA internationalization route finally reaped the biggest cake.

However, major newspapers in the United States criticized Lin Feng's "dynasty declaration", especially the "Los Angeles Times", which strongly criticized Lin Feng's arrogant words - the Rockets dynasty was a thing of the last century, and now

This is our Los Angeles Lakers dynasty. If you want a dynasty, just wait another 30 years.

Also, do Chinese people understand basketball? Two NBA players from China, Wang Zhizhi and Battelle, one has been drifting away from the inside for a long time, shooting from the outside, and the other can gain a foothold in the inside, but his slow turn is worse than that of an 80-year-old old woman.

slow.

Of course, the two NBA players from China have one characteristic - water cooler players (meaning sitting next to the water cooler for a long time and unable to play). Perhaps Lin Feng bought the Houston Rockets just to allow his two Chinese compatriots to play.

Well. This is indeed a good way to hide the shame of Chinese players!

Faced with such arrogant remarks from the Los Angeles Times, Lin Feng smiled coldly. Yes, the Lakers dynasty is indeed at its most glorious, and will win its third championship this season, but next year will be the Lakers' "F4" year.

Unfortunately, it was the most tragic year. Then, in 2004, it was the year the Lakers dynasty fell apart.

Now you can ridicule me and make fun of our players as much as you want. When Yao Ming comes to the NBA, I will let you know how powerful the Chinese giant is. When Kobe and O'Neal break out of civil strife, watch how I tear down your Lakers. - Lin Feng, "Los Angeles Times"
Chapter completed!