NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 239 Barkley Goes to the Knicks
In the next few days, Zhao Dong did not let the Heat go. In the two games, he defeated all his opponents, completed the sweep of the Heat, and took the lead in reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.

In the four series, he averaged 41 minutes per game, scored 45 points, 12 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.75 steals, 3.4 blocks, 1.5 turnovers and 3.4 fouls. He played an absolutely dominant performance, and completed the task and won the third fragment .

At the same time, the Jazz lost two games in a row, one to three, allowing the Supersonics to get the match point and be eliminated soon.

At noon on the 12th, the Knicks returned to New York.

Wells picked up the plane and said after the meeting: "Flying Dragon, Adidas and Nike called me, they want to talk about it. There are also big brands like Reebok and Puma."

"I know." Zhao Dong said.

Nike and Adidas not only contacted Wells, but also contacted Hughes Wallace, the general manager of Dragon Sports New York branch.

"Would you like to see me?" Wills asked.

"What do I want to see them for? You, Hughes Wallace, and the lawyer team go to meet and ask them what they want to do." Zhao Dong said.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away," Wells said.

This afternoon, several parties met at a business hotel.

The presidents of several companies such as Adidas and Nike, plus six lawyers and several senior executives, the president of the New York branch of Feilong Sports, Zhao Dong's legal team sent a barrister and two senior lawyers, plus Ling Wells, a total of more than [-] people participated in the negotiations.

"Manly's remarks and the slander against Mr. Zhao Dong this time have caused great harm to Mr. Zhao Dong personally, as well as Feilong Sports and the Silver Devil brand."

"Just for the Silver Devil brand, we counted the data. The loss in North America reached 8000 million U.S. dollars. The subsequent losses are immeasurable. The total loss is expected to reach [-] million U.S. dollars."

"In China, the losses are even greater."

"Mr. Manley will be responsible for everything. If we don't get enough compensation, I believe Mr. Zhao Dong's legal team will make Mr. Manley and some forces behind him pay enough."

"One year, three years, five years, or even ten years, we have enough time, patience, and financial resources to fight this lawsuit."

Talking about 05:30 in the afternoon, close to the time appointed by Manley, the negotiation ended.

"cheers!"

At eight o'clock in the evening, in Zhao Dong and Lindsay's villa, everyone raised champagne wine.

Zhao Dong has withdrawn all the charges against Manley, and at the same time promised not to target Manley and Karl Malone again.

As a condition, Manley publicly apologized to Zhao Dong on the front page of the New York Times, and at the same time compensated Zhao Dong US$[-] million for mental and other losses, and quit the NBA agent industry.

As for who will pay the money, of course it will be shared by brands such as Adidas and Nike.

However, for the compensation that Zhao Dong received, according to the agreement, he also needs to give another [-] million US dollars to the lawyer team. Counting the previous tens of millions of US dollars in expenses, there is still half left.

But this compensation is not important. What is important is that the result of this negotiation means that Feilong Sports has gained a foothold in the United States, survived the encirclement and suppression of other brands, and has officially become a giant with a 20% market share of basketball shoes in North America. one.

At the same time, Zhao Dong and Lin Sai also took this opportunity to establish their own network of contacts in North America with the help of Mrs. Dorisa, stepping into the upper-class social circle in one fell swoop.

The next day, as the news broke, there were a lot of consequences.

The entire NBA league was shocked. It is expected that no one will dare to discriminate against Zhao Dongxing again, and there will be no idiot 13 clamoring for Zhao Dong to undergo a urine test alone.

At the same time, after the market opened in the morning, the stock prices of brands such as Adidas and Nike plummeted.

The NBA headquarters, the president's office, and Stern were silent for a long time after receiving the news.

In his opinion, the appearance of someone like Zhao Dong among the players is definitely not a good thing for the league.

Now Feilong Sports has just appeared, and has not yet signed a big-name star in their hands, but what about the future?Will Zhao Dong use his influence to control these big-name players and thereby control the league?
Also, Zhao Dong bought the New York Jets, will he continue to buy NBA teams?

Although the league stipulates that players cannot own the team's stock price, is that a problem for Zhao Dong?There are a hundred ways to get around this rule.

He felt that he needed to talk to Zhao Dong. He could not allow a sports brand to own an NBA team while its owner was a superstar touted by the league.

At noon on this day, Barkley came to New York.

"Charles, what are you doing in New York if you don't find a good pier to fish?" Zhao Dong asked in surprise after arriving at the restaurant he had appointed.

"Fuck you fishing, I don't fish." Barkley said unhappily.

Zhao Dong laughed and said, "The media in Houston said that you rejected Mosaic's contract extension. Why, the contract is not big?"

"The veteran contract of 100 million yuan is only for one year. The management is treating me like a fool. If there is a chance to win the championship, I will agree, but no!"

Barkley said frustratedly.

"How much did you earn this season?" Zhao Dong asked curiously.

"225 million. I was unlucky, I didn't catch up with the good times, and my annual salary never exceeded 500 million." Barkley sighed.

"That's quite a few."

Zhao Dong knew that Ewing's annual salary was always 2000 million, and now Ewing might not be better than Barkley.

Of course, Barkley is about the same, with injuries and injuries, and when there is no good time, the attendance rate is not good.

"Tell me, Flying Pig, what do you want me for?" He asked directly.

"That, this..."

Barkley hesitated a few times in embarrassment.

"You want to hug my thigh?" Zhao Dong said with a smile.

"Who hugged the thigh? Who hugged?" Barkley said angrily.

This is a restaurant. When he yelled, everyone looked over, which made them very embarrassed.

"You are so unhappy, I shouldn't have come to the western restaurant to meet you." Zhao Dong said regretfully.

"Then tell me, the Knicks have no shortage of people." Barkley gritted his teeth and said without hesitation.

"Next season..."

After Zhao Dong thought for a while, he said, "Several people should leave."

"Who?" Barkley asked.

Zhao Dongdao: "Alan Houston, he doesn't get too many opportunities by my side, if he has the opportunity, he should choose to leave, he and I have already talked about this idea.

There is also Old Oak, we have cultivated Ben Wallace and Fortson, and Oakley has fewer and fewer opportunities. His contract is over this season, and he may choose to leave to find opportunities in other teams.

In addition, the contract of veteran Buck Williams has also ended, so he should retire directly.

Also, Charlie Ward's contract has also ended, and now that he has lost his starting position, he should also choose to leave.

You know, if we succeed in defending the title this time, their status will all increase. The last contract just ended, and this is the best opportunity for a Canadian contract. "

Barkley said excitedly: "I can take Oakley's position, what do you think?"

"Aren't you afraid that he will fight with you?" Zhao Dong laughed.

"Haha... isn't he going to leave?" Barkley laughed awkwardly.

Zhao Dong reminded: "He is a substitute in the regular season this season."

Barkley said dejectedly: "What else can I do? My current body has indeed suffered a lot of injuries, and I can't play the main force anymore."

Later, people said that Barkley went to Mosaic to hug his thigh, but beat himself into a thigh. This is actually Barkley's self-deprecating statement.

The real situation is that after he arrived in Mosaic, his physical injuries broke out. He was injured for 4 games in 145 seasons, with an average of more than 30 games per season.

If he goes to the Knicks, he will definitely not be able to play the main force. Oakley is in better shape than him now. He has played [-] games this season, and he has to give way to Ben and Fortson, let alone him?

"Let your agent talk to the management. I won't interfere with this kind of thing." Zhao Dong said.

Then he explained: "You also know my other identity. As the owner of Feilong Sports, I am not only a player, but also a sponsor of the Knicks team, and at the same time, a sponsor of most of the players in the team." , It would be too taboo to intervene in the operation of the management, so my identity in the Knicks must be kept simple, that is, a player."

Barkley said enviously: "I heard that you brought them to invest and make money, hehe, take me too."

"You want to make money? After so many years, you have also received a salary of 4000 to [-] million US dollars. Is it not enough? I heard that you are very economical." Zhao Dong laughed.

"A total of just over 3000 million is Jordan's one-year salary. I don't have much savings on hand now." Barkley sighed.

"Jordan didn't get much, that is, in the past two seasons, his money mainly came from his endorsement fees and brand shoe income. After this season, his contract ends, and the Bulls may not give him another 3000 million a year." Zhao Dong laughed.

Speaking of this, he smiled and said: "Charles, I will give you a suggestion. If you want to make money, you should retire early and become a commentator. I think you have a good eloquence, and you are suitable for that line of work. That line of work is no worse than being a player."

"Hey, don't say it, I thought so too." Barkley said excitedly.

"Hello, Mr. Stern, I'm Zhao Dong."

"Zhao Dong, I'm Xiao Hua, Mr. Stern wants to see you."

At this time, Zhao Dong's cell phone rang, and the caller was Xiao Hua, Stern's special assistant.

It's just that Xiao Hua's tone was very blunt, as if he didn't want to see him?

Well, it's not surprising at all.

"Sorry, who are you?"

Zhao Dong replied and hung up the phone directly.

"This bastard!"

Xiao Hua on the other end was so angry that his hair stood on end, if he had it.

"Have you made an appointment yet?"

Seeing Xiao Hua coming in, Stern asked behind the desk.

"Sir, he hung up on my phone directly. It's too rampant. I think the league should ban his brand from entering, so as to prevent him from completely controlling the league and becoming a cancer of the league."

Xiao Hua said angrily.

He said this according to Stern's mind, and also said it in Stern's heart. Now Stern is worried about this. After hearing this sentence, his expression also sank, a little ugly.

At this time, his mobile phone rang, and he saw that he did not recognize the calling number.

"Hello, I'm David Stern."

"Mr. Stern, I'm Zhao Dong, do you want to see me?"

Stern was startled, glanced at Xiao Hua opposite, and said with a smile: "Yes, Feilong, I want to talk to you, do you have time recently?"

Xiao Hua's face changed, this damn Chinese actually bypassed him and contacted Mr. President directly, where does this make him lose face?

Two hours later, Zhao Dong and Stern sat in a coffee shop in the alliance headquarters building.

The two made coffee, chatted a few words about the playoffs, and then Stern said: "Flying Dragon, you invested in the New York Jets. I heard that you originally wanted to acquire an NBA team?"

Zhao Dong laughed and said, "That's when my wife said she would give me a team, but with the New York Jets, that doesn't exist, and I don't have the idea of ​​investing in an NBA team right now.

I know the relevant rules of the league. My current identity is very complicated, so I try to maintain a more pure identity in the Knicks and in the league, that is, a player. "

Stern breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Actually, I hope more people invest in the NBA, but the development of the league needs to maintain a fair environment as much as possible. I think you understand."

"Of course, if I'm not only a player, but also a sponsor owner who can control other players, or even the owner of a certain team, then this is extremely unfair to other teams and players, and I understand that. So I Never use Dragon Sports to influence other players, nor invest in the team." Zhao Dong laughed.

"That's the best. If that's the case, the alliance will continue to favor you and hope we can cooperate happily." Stern also gave his own conditions.

"I believe we will have a happy cooperation." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Feilong, what do you think of the development of the alliance in China?" Stern put aside his scruples about Zhao Dong and asked with a smile.

Zhao Dong thought for a while and said, "If the league agrees to support basketball in China, I will help the league promote it in China."

Although he has built a training base in Beijing and invited some trainers there, these alone are far from enough.

If the league supports it, presumably domestic basketball will develop better.

"Oh, this is a very constructive proposal." Stern said with great interest.

Then the two exchanged some ideas about each other, and then ended the meeting.

That night, the Jazz pulled back a match point.

Postman Malone recovered and scored 38 points, leading the team to win against the Supersonics.

However, the Sonics still lead by a big score of [-] to [-] and still hold a match point.

At the same time, the Bulls eliminated the Pacers [-]-[-] and reached the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Lakers eliminated the Spurs [-]-[-] to reach the Western Conference Finals.

At 14 am on the 10th, Barkley's agent Wilt came to the Knicks headquarters and met Neil Grant at the appointed time.

Grant has already talked with Zhao Dong. It is still possible to introduce a veteran like Barkley. The bench also needs such strength and does not take up much space.

Zhao Dong's idea for Barkley is, like the Bulls used Ewing this season, save a little and use that little residual oil in the playoffs. He doesn't need his strength in the regular season.

The two sides have negotiated, just waiting to sign the contract.

"Feilong, the management agreed, 500 million dollars for two years." Barkley was very happy and called Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong almost died laughing. He remembered that in his previous life, this fat man was paid $100 million next season, and $900 million in the last season. Now that he came to the Knicks, he would be paid $500 million less in two years.

Barkley was so happy that he called his aunt Larry Johnson again.

The two are very good friends. They have the same physique and play the same position. If Larry Johnson hadn't suffered a serious back injury, his achievements should not be weaker than Barkley.

"Charles, are you all right?"

Larry Johnson was at home, happy to get a call from Barkley.

The old man was eliminated again, but he himself is fine, and he may get another championship ring this season, so he is a little worried about the old man's emotions.

"Hey, buddy, we will be teammates next season, welcome me?" Barkley said happily.

"What? Oh, that's great!" Larry Johnson said in surprise.

"My agent just negotiated with the team, yes, that's it." Barkley cheered.

"Listen, old man, you came a little late, you could have come last season, if that, you'll be the defending champion this season."

Larry Johnson smiled authentically.

"Damn it, Larry, are you showing off in front of me?" Barkley said angrily.

"Okay, Charles, when you come over, I'll take you to see Feilong. There is a conflict between you and him. But believe me, I can solve this problem. Our relationship is very good." Larry Johnson laughed .

"I know, I know, the trio of New York gangs fighting, can the relationship be bad? You beat Jordan for Feilong, and the whole world knows it." Barkley laughed.

"Haha, yes, now all my money is with Feilong. He helps me invest and make a lot of money, you know?" Larry Johnson said excitedly.

"Please, Larry, please bring me!" Barkley said hastily.

"Just tell Feilong, teammates are fine, but traitors like Camby can't." Larry Johnson laughed.

"Okay, ok, but Feilong and I have met before, we are not bad, what I need you to do is just say hello to that guy in Oakley. But I am not afraid of him, you have to Make it clear to him," Barkley said.

"OK, there is no problem with him, leave it to me." Larry Johnson laughed.

The Bucks' agent's contact with the Knicks was quickly revealed by the media.

"Charles, are you planning to join the Knicks next season?" Several reporters immediately found the hotel where Barkley stayed and conducted interviews.

"It's not confirmed yet." Barkley smiled in a good mood.

"Do you think the Knicks have a chance to win the championship next season?"

"Should have?"

"What if it doesn't? Didn't your thigh hug you for nothing again?"

"Who's hugging? I'm a veteran. My contract in Mosaic is over. I'm about to retire. I just want to get a ring. Don't you need to target me? Why are your questions so mean? Be kind."

Barkley said angrily.

"Charles, what do you think of the G6 battle between the Jazz and the Sonics?" a reporter asked.

"Flying Dragon let the postman go. He was lucky. But it may not be easy for the Jazz to win back." Barkley said.

"Do you think Feilong's legal team really has evidence against the postman?" a reporter asked.

"I don't know, anyway, you can't be a postman," Buckley said.

"Don't be too postman? What does this mean?" the reporter asked.

"It's just that you don't want to be like a postman. When it comes to banned drugs last time, for whom did Manley target Feilong?" Buckley said.

Jordan was interviewed by the media and was asked about Barkley.

"Michael, Barkley chose the Knicks. Does that mean he believes in the dragon's strength more than you?" the reporter asked.

"He's blind, that's why he can't win a championship in his life." Jordan said angrily.

"You can't be too postman."

The next day, the New York Times put Barkley's words on the front page.

This day is also the G6 battle day between the Jazz and the Supersonics.

If the Jazz regain this game, they will have a chance to tie the game.

"Barkley, you bastard! You fucking want to hug the stinky feet of the flying dragon, and you don't need to use me as a stepping stone?"

In the locker room of the Utah Jazz's training base, after seeing the New York Times report, the postman who was about to go to training was very angry.

"Forget it, Carl, don't look at these things, the most important thing is to play well tonight's game." Stockton said.

"He's just a villain." The postman said angrily.

That night, the Jazz defeated the Supersonics and got the chance to tie the game as they wished.

On the 17th, the two teams started a tiebreaker.

In the end, the Jazz defeated the Supersonics and reached the Western Conference Finals relying on black and white and a deep bench.

The Western Conference Finals will start on May 5, and the Eastern Conference Finals will be one day later, May 19.

The superstars promoted by the two leagues can be said to be their signatures, and they are both in the East. Undoubtedly, the influence of the Eastern Conference Finals is even greater, even several times larger.

The discussion between the media and fans is mostly about the Eastern Conference Finals.

For the Western Conference finals, the media and some stars in the league have guessed the outcome of the game.

(End of this chapter)