God of NBA point guards

Chapter 449 Successful listing
On the 6th, Mosaic faced the Lakers at home.

Dameng and Shark, the new and old super centers, started a battle. As a result, the old center had the last laugh and led the team to defeat the Lakers.

"Shark, don't get swept away."

After watching the game, Zhou Quan sent a text message to O'Neal.

"Iron Fist, how dare you underestimate me?"

When O'Neal saw this text message, he almost burst his phone.

Next, the second round series continues.

Both the SuperSonics and Mosaic successfully won two consecutive games at home, but the Bulls overturned at home and lost to the Hawks in the second game. The Heat were even more annoyed and lost the G1 game. Fortunately, they got back the second game.

On May 5, the SuperSonics completed a sweep of the Jazz and successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

周权在这个系列赛中场均42分钟，场均轰下38分5.5篮板12.5助攻5.5抢断2.5盖帽2失误2.5犯规的数据，命中率56.2%。

The Sonics were also the only team to sweep their opponents among the four groups in the second round and got the most rest time.

At the end of the game, both Black and White left the court very frustrated.

Zhang Lili said at this time: "The Postman is really strong, but there is no way out if he joins forces with Stockton in the Jazz. Stockton is too suppressed by Zhou Quan."

"If the postman stays in the west, his heart is as high as the sky and his life is as thin as paper. His only destiny is to be a maid, and he will always be a running companion." Xu Jicheng said with a smile.

Zhang Liji smiled and said: "Entering the playoffs, Zhou Quan has restored his performance from last season and returned to that unsolvable state."

Xu Jicheng said excitedly: "He is even more incomprehensible than Jordan. Jordan has no solution in offense, he has no solution in offense, and he has no solution in passing."

"So he is more threatening with the ball than Jordan." Zhang Lili said.

"Coach Zhang, after these two rounds of the series, I see that many of Zhou Quan's shooting skills have improved significantly. He shouldn't be at full strength yet, right?" Xu Jicheng asked.

Zhang Lili said: "From last season to this season, he has been practicing shooting without interruption.

I think he must have retained his strength. After all, neither the Clippers nor the Jazz have strong opponents on the outside. He doesn't need to play an explosive state to win. "

Xu Jicheng smiled and said: "Coach Zhang, when you talk about strong outside opponents, you generally refer to Jordan's level, right?"

"Haha..." Zhang Lili laughed.

……

On the 12th, Zhou Quan received a call from Bezos.

"Hey, Iron Fist, our company's issuance subscription has ended."

"How about it?"

"37 to one, the situation is very good, our company is very popular with investors."

"awesome!"

Zhou Quan said excitedly.

37 to one, and the funds raised in this IPO are US$5.4 million, which means that the subscription funds have reached 200 billion, which means that Wall Street funds have a very strong willingness to invest.

He immediately smiled and said: "Congratulations, Jeff, you will become the founder of the most successful Internet company in the world."

"You are also the most successful Internet investor, haha!"

After laughing, Bezos asked: "By the way, Iron Fist, do you want to attend the company's listing ceremony? We are the first Internet listed company, which is very meaningful."

"Ring the bell? Yes, I have time, so I'll go there." He agreed happily.

……

This afternoon, the Pacers, ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference during the regular season this season, announced the end of their cooperation with head coach Larry Brown and hired Larry Bird as the team's head coach.

On the 13th, the Bulls defeated the Hawks with a score of four to one and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

In this series, Jordan averaged 26.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2 steals, 1.4 blocks, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 fouls per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.4%. He averaged 3.4 0.4-point field goals and 11.8 field goals, with a shooting percentage of [-]%. In terms of rebounding performance, Zhou Quan was very surprised.

After the first two rounds of the series, Seattle completed two rounds of sweeps like last season, recording a record of 7 wins and 0 losses. Even the Jazz, a recognized championship-level team, was swept. Its momentum of defending three consecutive championships was overwhelming. Incomparably, it shocked countless people.

Especially Zhou Quan's performance after entering the playoffs, his efficiency is much higher than that of the regular season, and his current No. 1 style is fully demonstrated.

As for the Lakers, O'Neal did his best and was not swept. He won the G3 game at home. Finally, on the 13th, the Lakers were eliminated [-]-[-].

In this way, the opponents in the Western Conference Finals came out. The SuperSonics and Mosaic met in the Western Conference Finals for four consecutive seasons.

On the 14th, at 9 a.m., the league announced the MVP winner. Jordan was elected and won his fifth MVP.

That afternoon, Zhou Quan and Zeng Li arrived in New York.

In the past two days, the American media has begun to focus on reporting on Amazon’s listing. Because this is the first Internet listed company, it has attracted great attention. Coupled with Zhou Quan’s influence, it has made many front-page headlines.

Now that the Internet is developing rapidly, countless overseas media are also reporting relevant news. Even in China, many media are reporting because of Zhou Quan.

"The second largest shareholder?"

Looking at these news, Jordan actually felt a little powerless.

Driven by a strong desire to compete, he has always wanted to compete with Iron Fist in all aspects, from sports to investment, from social circles to luxury goods, from endorsements to sponsorship, but this news gave him another heavy blow.

In terms of investment, in addition to the MJ sneaker brand company, he only took 3000 million US dollars and handed it over to a commercial investment bank to help manage it. Then he invested some money in restaurants and car dealerships based on his personal interests. He didn't make much money. , other than that, they just sell their faces to earn endorsement fees, and have no other business.

But look at Iron Fist, a chain of exquisite coffee shops has developed, and Microsoft's stock investment has also been very successful. Rodman and Rodman have made tens of millions of dollars. The investment of several million has doubled several times, and now it is about to become a The second largest shareholder of a listed Internet company.

"I have to set up some kind of company, otherwise I will fall further and further away!" He murmured.

At 15 a.m. on the 9th, Zhou Quan and Zeng Li, the Bezoses, and several company executives arrived at the New York Stock Exchange.

"Crack clap..."

A large number of media were taking photos.

"Iron Fist King, I am Wall Street Journal reporter Ross. According to the shareholder information released by Amazon, you currently own 25% of the shares. Once successfully listed, you will own 12.5% ​​of the company's shares. How much did you invest in total?"

"$860 million. This is the most successful investment. I believe in Mr. Bezos's ability. I have received the best return now." Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"Oh!"

There were envious exclamations all around.An investment of less than 1000 million, once successfully listed, will turn into more than 1 million US dollars, a return rate of more than ten times. Zhou Quan immediately became the embodiment of wisdom and luck in their eyes.

Entering the New York Stock Exchange, because the market was about to open, Zhou Quan and the others immediately felt nervousness from the traders wearing vests.

At close to 09:30, accompanied by several executives from the New York Stock Exchange, several people came to the second floor where the bell was ringing, which was a balcony.

The New York Stock Exchange has prepared three hammers, one for Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos, one for Zhou Quan and Zeng Li, and one for several Amazon executives.

"A little nervous!" Zeng Li said with a smile.

"Now that you get used to it, you won't be nervous next time our exquisite coffee is launched." Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"Whee!"

At this time, Bezos smiled and said: "Iron Fist, you invested in my company, and I have to invest in your company. This is only fair."

"OK, we'll talk after the playoffs, as long as you don't mind that we're just a small coffee shop." Zhou Quan agreed without hesitation.

"OK."

The Bezoses laughed.

"when!"

At 25:[-], the market was about to open. When the time came, everyone knocked the hammer together, and the clear bell rang immediately.

"Clap clap clap..."

In the trading hall below, hundreds of traders applauded. Zhou Quan and others put down their hammers and applauded the company's successful listing.

Then the market opened. Amazon's code was AMZN. Under the expectations of Bezos, Zhou Quan and others, it jumped 5 percentage points higher. Then the stock price of the first transaction was $18.9, and the trading volume was 15 lots.

Then the stock price did not rise rapidly, but rose steadily and forcefully, rising to $21 an hour later.

The trading volume was not very large, with only 3% of the circulating market traded in one hour.

In addition, the buying orders are very huge, with nearly 7 buying orders piled up at $18. As long as these buying orders are not withdrawn, the possibility of the stock price falling will be locked.As long as there is a sell order, it will be swept away immediately.

The trading volume is not large, the buying orders are huge, and the stock price is rising steadily, which means that funds continue to be optimistic about Amazon's future, and the company's IPO is very successful.

"Chels!"

The New York Stock Exchange prepared champagne, and Zhou Quan, Bezos and others toasted to celebrate and had a drink.

The stock price rose to a maximum of 25.7 US dollars. When the market closed at 03:30 in the afternoon, the closing price was 23.85 US dollars, and the trading volume was only 9% of the circulating market.

A total of 6000 million U.S. dollars in equity capital, which also means that the company's market value has reached 14 billion U.S. dollars, with Zhou Quan accounting for 12.5%. The investment of 860 million U.S. dollars has increased to 1.7 million U.S. dollars, a return on investment of nearly [-] times.

After the market closed, Zhou Quan returned to the hotel and called some friends to ask about their situation.

"Iron Fist, my stockbroker only got me 150 lots, with an average transaction price of 24.2 US dollars, less than 40 US dollars, and no goods." Roberts complained.

"It doesn't matter, Julia, our stock price won't rise too fast for the time being, because the company is still losing money for the time being. And we are making long-term investments, so you have plenty of opportunities to buy it," Zhou Quan said.

The situation of others is similar, and some are even worse than Roberts. Zhou Quan told them that if they are interested, they can continue to buy at low prices and absorb slowly, without rushing.

Rodman only bought 200 lots, which were traded at a price of US$23.5, and he will gradually add more in the future.

He had a large amount of cash on hand and was ready to make up another 200 lots, but the stockbroker only helped him make up [-] lots, completing only one percent of the task.

……

Back in the NBA, in the Eastern Conference, the Heat and Knicks reached the tiebreaker, and the second round ended on the 18th. In the end, the Heat won and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals to meet the Bulls.

At three o'clock in the afternoon on the 18th, Mosaic arrived in Seattle and held a press conference at the hotel.

The first person to ask the question was a Washington Post reporter, asking: "Mr. Head Coach, the Jazz are actually very strong this season. If Stockton hadn't been injured for more than two months, the Jazz's record in the regular season would have been better than Mosaic. So who do you think is stronger, Jazz or Mosaic?"

Tomjanovich hesitated and then said: "The Jazz are indeed strong. This team has been polished under Coach Sloan for many years. From the players to the tactical system, they are fully mature. They should be the first in the history of the league to use pick-and-rolls. The team with the best tactics has reached the peak state that this team should reach.

Our main lineup is still good, but the lineup is not thick enough, which is not conducive to the series.The Jazz also have weaknesses. Their finishing ability is not enough at critical moments.

So it's not easy to compare. I can't compare the strength of the two sides from the paper lineup. We also tied with them in the regular season. "

The next question was from a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, asking: "Hakeem, Charles, the SuperSonics swept three rounds last season, swept the Jazz in the second round, swept you in the Western Conference Finals, and this time it was a two-round sweep. Sweeped the Jazz in the second round..."

After hearing this, Olajuwon and Barkley's expressions became darker and darker.

The reporter continued: "In the regular season, Mosaic and the Jazz had two wins and two losses, and the SuperSonics had one win and three losses. Since the SuperSonics can sweep the Jazz, who are similar in strength to you, then you are worried about being defeated in the Western Conference Finals again. Supersonic sweep?”

"Don't even think about it! This time we have bugs, they can't even think about sweeping us." Buckley said with a mixture of sadness and anger.

Olajuwon also snorted: "It's a delusion to want to sweep us away again!"

The next questioner was a reporter from the Seattle Post. He smiled and asked: "Mr. Barkley, your contract with Mosaic is about to end. If you are eliminated in the Western Conference Finals again this time, will you choose to join the SuperSonics like the Glider? After all, The Iron Fist King once openly solicited you during the competition, but you did not refuse."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Buckley's face turned blood red and he blurted out.

The reporter immediately turned around and asked: "Mr. Olajuwon, your contract is over. You will be a free agent after playing in the Western Conference Finals. The media has reported that Tekken has also recruited you off the court. If you are eliminated again this time, , were eliminated by the SuperSonics in the Western Conference Finals for four consecutive years, will you choose to join them?"

"NO! I will never join the Sonics."

Dameng's face was also blood red, and he stared at the reporter fiercely, wishing to kill him.

The New York Times reporter who asked the next question asked: "Hakeem, you have lost three of the four regular season games. Do you think there is a chance to beat the Sonics in this Western Conference Finals?"

Dameng was extremely depressed and said: "Any situation may happen, we will not give up."

"Charles, do you think Iron Fist is no longer in its prime?" asked the next Seattle Times reporter.

Barkley snorted: "Only an idiot thinks he is no longer in his prime. That kid is only 25 years old and has no injuries at all."

"Ha ha……"

Some local reporters laughed below.

Many of the foreign reporters smiled a little awkwardly, because they were the media targeting Zhou Quan and had hyped up the topic that Zhou Quan had declined from his peak.

(End of this chapter)