ace marshal

Chapter 1166 Initiating the highest authority plan

Although the NBA has issued a mandatory decision to "sell the team" to the Sterling family, the "hardliners" headed by Sterling do not agree with the league's decision.

Therefore, a nationwide protest against the Sterling family has been vigorously launched.

Everyone is full of resistance to Sterling.

"I've never seen a scene like this before. The Sterling family is already unpopular, and it will be a matter of time before they lose the Clippers~!"

Lan Shengli looked at the rebroadcast footage of the TV report and sighed.

"If the Sterling family is really forced to sell the team, perhaps for the Clippers, the recording incident is not too bad. A change of owner may make the Clippers better. Let's develop~!"

Lan Shengli continued to sigh.

The hard work of fans across the United States soon paid off.

The NBA office quickly responded to the public statement of the Sterling family, hoping to sit down with representatives of the Sterling family and have a good talk to solve the problem through dialogue.

"I won't be there, and neither will the Sterling family~!"

After Sterling learned of this situation, he told his lawyer.

"But if you don't come forward on this matter, I'm afraid there will be no good results. I have already communicated with the person in charge of the NBA. Even if you are determined not to sell the team, the NBA can adopt contingency plans. One is only 30. The plan can only be activated if the boss votes to approve~!!"

The lawyer responded to Lan Shengli.

"You mean, if the league finds the owners of the other 29 teams, through voting, I can force me to sell the team~?!"

Sterling asked.

"That's right, that's what it means. Judging from the current situation, such a vote will not have a good result for us. Therefore, I suggest that you still participate in this meeting. At this juncture, you can get along with the people of the alliance. It’s more useful to chat~!”

The lawyer responded.

"I've been running the team for so many years, why have I never heard of such a plan~?! Could it be that it was introduced temporarily to deal with me~?!"

Sterling asked angrily.

"It's really not, I checked on purpose, and this regulation was made a long time ago~!!"

The lawyer responded quickly.

"I see, I'll contact you if I need something~"

Sterling responded and quickly hung up the phone.

"I really didn't expect that there are such ridiculous regulations, really~!"

Sterling shook his head, sighing.

After understanding the current situation, Sterling quickly represented the Sterling family and came to the NBA headquarters in New York.

President Stern and a group of executives from the alliance attended the meeting.

As for the Sterling family, in addition to Sterling, there is also his lawyer and the general manager of the team.

"Mr. Sterling, I am very grateful that you came to New York and accepted our invitation. When you come here, let's sit down and have a good chat. I hope that the conflict can be resolved and that both of us can have a more satisfactory What do you think of the result~?!"

Here, President Stern said to Sterling in a slow voice.

"President Sterling, I don't understand what we have to communicate with each other. I have already accepted the penalty and am willing to pay more penalties. Why do you want me to sell the team~?!, this is unreasonable~ !!, Could it be that my contribution to the NBA for more than 30 years has just gone to waste~?!"

Stern asked in a strong tone.

"Haha~, Mr. Sterling, I think you may not be very clear about the situation. In addition to the 250 million U.S. dollars you have already paid, there is also a lifetime ban on the penalty decision. Because of this lifetime ban decision, you and your The Sterling family can no longer run any NBA team~!!, we are urging you to sell the team based on this ticket~!!"

Stern continued to speak unhurriedly.

The tone of the two people's conversation is obviously in two states.

Stern was very calm because of his reasons, but Sterling was in a wrong, so his tone became more anxious and flustered.

"This has nothing to do with the amount of fines you pay. What's more, this matter is definitely not something that can be solved by paying more fines. The sensitivity of the problem has gone beyond the scope of money. I hope Mr. Sterling can you Clear~!!"

Stern continued to respond with a smile.

"Of course, the league will always remember your outstanding contribution to the NBA and the Clippers. It is based on this contribution that we will work hard to help you sell the team and sell the ball at a very suitable price. Team~!!, this is the best way to deal with both of us at the moment~!!"

Stern continued.

"I absolutely disagree with this way of handling~!"

Upon hearing this, Sterling immediately responded with an extremely serious and firm attitude.

"Even if I am suspended because of my racially discriminatory remarks, my Sterling family still has the right to continue to run the team. I still have a lot to do without the name of Sterling, but let me sell the team. It is absolutely not allowed~!!"

With Sterling's tough and determined look, it seems that even if he holds a gun to his forehead, he will not compromise.

"Hey~, the situation of confrontation has indeed appeared, it's not easy to handle now~"

Feeling the tense atmosphere in the office, the general manager thought to himself.

"Then your lawyer should have told you that we can force you to sell the team by activating the highest authority~?!"

Stern thought for a while and asked.

"I've heard about it, and I'm aware of the rule. If there is no other way, I'm willing to accept that way. If one of the other 29 team owners disagrees with me selling the team, then I can continue to do it quickly. The owner of the fleet, right~?!"

Sterling asked.

"That's right, but if the owners of the other 29 teams agree unanimously, you must complete the team transfer as soon as possible according to the procedures, and leave the NBA with your family~!"

Stern's tone also hardened.

"Crack!!"

"Okay, then we have settled like this, I agree with this solution~!"

Sterling patted the table and replied readily.

"Many bosses in the league are my business partners. It is impossible for them to watch me quit the league like this. This time I have a [-]% chance of winning~!! Huh, Stern, soon you will I found out that the so-called highest authority plan is just shooting myself in the foot~!!"

Sterling thought to himself.

"The owners of the 29 teams will never tolerate a racist like you. It is a matter of time before the unanimous vote is passed. This time, you will finally be convinced to sell the team~!"

Stern thought.

It seems that both of them are full of chances of winning. Is it because the league wins, Sterling is forced to sell the team, or the Sterling family continues to own the team~? ! , the answer soon surfaced.

(End of this chapter)