the great gatsby

Chapter 204 Unusual All-Stars!

Chapter 204 Unusual All-Stars!
Although they didn't watch the game on the spot, Stern and Xiao Hua still came to Dallas and saw Gates win the three-point contest on TV. Stern said with a smile: "This kid is a talent, he Although his approach may seem to underestimate his opponent, it is very topical, there is no problem with arrogance, the important thing is to attract attention!"

Xiao Hua said with a smile: "With Gatsby's traffic this year, the league can still remain strong in the economic crisis. The situation of the other three leagues this year is not very good, and it is estimated that the income will be affected."

The economic crisis that began in 2007 reached its peak in 2008. This is the most extensive and longest-lasting one since the early 20th century. It has affected almost all areas of the economy, and North American sports leagues have also been deeply affected.

For sports leagues, the most affected is the attendance rate, ticket revenue and other game revenues, such as concessions and parking fees. High-priced seats and luxury suits were originally one of the main revenues, and this area has shrunk. Very powerful, because the people who buy these products are some high-income groups or some enterprises, and they are more affected by the economic crisis.

The ratings have not dropped, because they have signed long-term contracts in this regard, and they will not lose money in the short term.

"Especially for the NFL, their attendance has dropped by 20%, sponsorships have been significantly reduced, and luxury packages and high-priced seats are seriously unsaleable. Their operating model is similar to ours. If Gatsby hadn't emerged this season, I'm afraid we would have lost We will also encounter similar scenes." Xiao Hua is a little worried, because although the NBA has not been greatly affected now, if the economy continues to decline, the league will have a financial crisis and a credibility crisis.

Stern nodded and said: "We need a more prosperous league to survive this period of time. We have to create a more competitive team to compete. Let's survive these few years first. If the competitiveness is favorable, we must support and even encourage the team to strengthen. Los Angeles and Boston are doing well now, but New York is the largest football market, and they have to take on greater responsibilities.”

Silver was startled. Although Stern didn't say what he said very clearly, but he has been by Stern's side for so long, he heard the extra meaning. Stern's meaning is very clear. Many, if these free agents are willing to join forces to form a strong team, they don't need to be suppressed, they can support them, and New York is the largest market in the league, they can definitely find a few more superstars to join Gatsby, and then a few If we win a few championships this year and can make New York face Los Angeles, that would be a great blessing for the league!
New York is on the rise!Xiao Hua thought.

"Oh, by the way, the Rookie Challenge was played well, and the fans praised it a lot. You still have to be serious, and the fans will pay for it. You can arrange it." Stern said.

Xiao Hua nodded. He agreed with this approach. NBA All-Star Weekend is a carnival of basketball. The finale, the Eastern and Western All-Star Game, is becoming more and more like an entertainment show. The All-Stars do their best to perform, but don’t pay much attention to the game. The victory or defeat is as long as it can entertain the fans.

Although the All-Star Games in the past were very flashy and gorgeous, with endless highlights such as dunks and fast breaks, due to downplaying the victory and defeat--this is actually the most exciting part of sports competitions. Over time, the All-Star Game is not like it used to be. It's so attractive, and even for some real fans, it gradually feels like a piece of cake.

Although the nature of the All-Star Game determines that no matter how serious it is, it cannot become a real NBA game, because the All-Star team is put together temporarily and there is no time for technical and tactical drills and running-in. Even if the players have a strong desire to The desire to win also makes it impossible to perform at a true level.

But as long as there is confrontation and stories, fans will pay, and in this way the league's requirements have been met.

Last year's Phoenix All-Star, Kobe and O'Neal jointly lifted the MVP trophy of the All-Star Game. Since the two of them got together in the Lakers, they have been the absolute protagonists of the NBA All-Star Game in the past 12 years. Kobe's heart-pounding fight.

But this year's All-Star Game is different. Before the start of the All-Star Game, Kobe showed his swollen and disfigured injured index finger to the camera. He was definitely able to play, but he refused the All-Star Game for the first time in order to defend his title;
Big Fat O'Neill sitting on the sidelines, he has been rejected by the All-Star;
Iverson was pushed to the bench because of Gatsby's rise, but he didn't show up because his daughter was sick.

The absence of Kobe, O'Neal and Iverson, the three banner figures in the past 10 years, whether it is a coincidence or not, makes the Dallas All-Star Game full of dynasty changes.

In the original history, the largest All-Star Game in history was almost a game between James, Wade, Bosh and Anthony. Although they had already seized the power, they had never been so overbearing. The golden generation of 03 completely blocked the game. The skies over Dallas today.

But it's different now, because a rookie has appeared in the All-Star Game starting lineup - Gatsby's appearance is like a comet flying from the sky. Although I don't know how long he can shine, in terms of brilliance, he is not Second to James, Wade, Bosh, Anthony and other superstars in 03!

When Gatsby was introduced, the entire Cowboys Arena was in a commotion. He received no less welcome than James Wade and others. This surprised everyone present. This young man is still a rookie!
"It's incredible! When Gatsby came on the stage, he received enthusiastic cheers. The level of enthusiasm was almost the same as when James Wade came on the stage. We often say that Gatsby is popular in North America, but we don't have a detailed concept. But today when he was on the same court with superstars like James Wade, he looked no less than these superstars, which shows how amazing Gatsby is!

Think about it, James Wade has been famous since high school, and it took 7 years to accumulate such a big reputation in the NBA, while Gatsby has only been in the league for less than half a season, and he has already become so popular , I have to say this is a miracle! Director Zhang said excitedly.

"This year's All-Star is an unusual All-Star. The golden generation of 03 has just taken over the banner, and there are already newcomers coming out to compete. Gatsby's appearance makes all this unusual, which makes us very much looking forward to Gatsby. Cibi's performance today." Yang Yi said.

(End of this chapter)

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like