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Chapter 228 The Last Game, Iverson's Dance

Milwaukee Hospital, Office.

Wesley Edens was pacing up and down the room, feeling uneasy.

Earlier, Holloway, the secretary of the Bucks, had informed him that Li Lai was going to pay off the three-year 2 million debt in the near future, and asked him to prepare all the previously signed loan contracts in advance.

Wesley Edens was filled with shock when he heard the news.

That's a debt of 2 million!

Li Lai's crotch-playing kid actually managed to raise such a huge sum of money in just three years.

Even his father, Herb Cole, had been worth not much more than that when he was alive.

"I didn't expect that kid Li Lai to actually earn more than half of his father's family property in just three years. It's really good luck!"

Wesley Edens thought about it carefully. In fact, he had already had some bad premonitions when the Li Ning factory was established in Milwaukee.

Then Li Ning's sneakers caused a frenzy in the United States, and Han culture was sought after by all young American fans.

This phenomenon also made Wesley Edens give birth to the idea that Li Lai could fulfill this debt for the first time.

In addition, the Bucks reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in the first year and won the championship directly in the second year. This season is one of the favorite teams to win the championship.

Obviously, because of the arrival of Li Lai, this team is now becoming more and more cohesive and very strong.

Young talents such as Westbrook, Curry, Yi Jianlian, Cousins ​​​​also shined in this team, and became the new generation of popular idols in Milwaukee.

"The market value of the Bucks has increased from the second-to-last in the league at 2.64 million three years ago to 4.66 million now."

"In just three years, it has almost doubled!"

Wesley Edens only read the latest league team market capitalization ranking yesterday.

The New York Knicks ranked first in the league with 6.55 million, and the Los Angeles Lakers ranked second in the league with 6.43 million.

The Chicago Bulls are next at 5.41 million, the Miami Heat at 5.02 million, the Houston Rockets at 4.83 million, the Dallas Mavericks at 4.78 million and the Bucks at 4.66 million.

The current market value of the Bucks has ranked seventh in the league!
This team is also the fastest growing team in the entire NBA.

And that's just market cap.

Wesley Edens can say with certainty that if the current owner of the Bucks, Li Lai, announces that he is willing to sell the team, then those who want to acquire this team will have to pay a premium of at least 1 million to buy the Bucks. Take it down.

Corresponding to this is the New Orleans Hornets in the West. Their owner George Sheen is still clinging to the minimum team sales price of 3.38 million.

But in fact, the current market value of the Hornets is only 3.38 million, which means that George Xin is planning to sell the team at a price no lower than the market value.

It's just that the crux of the problem is that even if it's just the market value price, the Hornets are still uninterested until now.

Look at the Bucks again, compared with them, they are one in the sky and one in the ground.

Wesley Edens couldn't help heaving a long sigh at this time, even if the hip-playing kid of the Bucks is willing to sell the Bucks at this time, it is already a very big burden for him.

After all, if you want to buy the Bucks now, you need to spend at least 5-6 million!

At this time, the door of the office was opened, and Wesley Edens saw his long-lost brother Mark Leslie.

Years ago, both men and another close brother were orphans living in a slum neighborhood in Milwaukee.

The three of them depended on each other to live, but even the slums had no place for them, so the three of them could only rely on picking up rags and desperately trying to survive in the sewer.

This kind of life in childhood also inspired the three to have a fighting spirit to work hard, but another good brother fell in love with a girl from the slums and gave birth to a child.

The bondage of the family made the brother choose to withdraw from the ranks of the three of them at the last moment, and instead devoted all his energy to supporting his family.

However, Wesley Edens and Mark Leslie are still unrestrained, one person can feed the whole family without hunger, so they dare to continue to work hard for the dream they made when they were young.

After so many years, Wesley Edens and Mark Leslie have become the second of the three richest people in Milwaukee.

The two also fulfilled their childhood promise.

They will never again be poor, weak, helpless and pitiful.

It was at this time that Wesley Edens, who had a certain financial foundation, recalled another dream of his childhood.

It was the first time the Bucks won the championship trophy in 1971. He and his other good brother saved half a year's savings to go to the Bucks' home arena to watch an NBA game.

That was also the first time the two went to the NBA arena to watch the game.

At that time, there was no Bradley Arena, but the Mecca Arena. The two witnessed Skyhook Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Big O Robertson lift the championship trophy.

From that moment on, Wesley Edens vowed that in the future he would also make the Bucks reproduce such glory.

And when Wesley Edens told Mark Leslie about his dream, he got unconditional support from the latter.

boom!
In the office, Wesley Edens grabbed Mark Leslie's collar with both hands and said angrily.

"You know, becoming the owner of the Bucks is my only dream now, but why are you so slow to come back?"

Looking at the very angry good brother, Mark Leslie took off his hat and sunglasses, and said with a long sigh.

"You know, I have some business overseas, and I can't live there without me."

"However, I still remember the juncture of the three-year deadline, so no matter how busy things were over there, I came back on time."

Wesley Edens, who was already full of gray hair, let go of his hand after hearing this, and forgave his good brother, but soon he punched the wall behind him again.

He was still angry and said: "Do you know that the crotch boy has already mentioned to me about paying off the 2 million debt!"

"I told you before that that kid founded the Li Ning factory in Milwaukee, and the income is amazing."

"But you just don't pay attention. Now that he has collected 2 million yuan, what do you want me to do?"

"How else am I going to own the Bucks?"

Hearing this, Mark Leslie couldn't help heaving a long sigh.

Even at this moment, he couldn't help feeling that he underestimated Li Lai.

Let's not talk about what kind of mess the Bucks were in three years ago. All the coaching staff resigned, a large number of trainers and staff left, and even the team's funds were a lot of problems.

Now just talking about the 2 million funds accumulated in the past three years is enough to make Mark Leslie look at Li Lai with admiration.

He still remembered how the other party fled to the girls' bathroom in fright at the negotiating table three years ago.

And three years later, Li Lai became a well-known rich man in Milwaukee, and led the Bucks to win another championship trophy after 39 years.

"That kid is indeed a talent."

"But I still say that, it is impossible for him to pay off the 2 million debt in three years!"

"So don't worry, the Bucks will still fall into your hands in the end."

Wesley Edens was startled when he heard this.

At the end of last season, he had already heard his good brother Mark Leslie say the same thing.

Wesley Edens is very clear about Mark Leslie's temper, since he said there is no problem, there must be no problem.

This is the tacit understanding and understanding that the two have formed since they got along for a long time.

It's just that this time Wesley Edens frowns in disbelief.

After all, Li Lai has collected a debt of [-] million yuan now, otherwise he would not have invited him to meet to resolve this matter, so why is Mark Leslie still saying these words so confidently now?
What does he mean?
Mark Leslie smiled and said, “Brother, can you trust me?”

Wesley Edens raised his eyebrows and said: "This is not nonsense. We have gone through hardships since we were young and joined hands to this day. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust?"

The corner of Mark Leslie's mouth rose and continued with great confidence: "Since you believe me, then do as I say."

Inside Bradley Arena.

Bucks office.

Li Lai met Wesley Edens and Mark Leslie.

The three of them didn't ask too much. Li Lai said directly after seeing the series of loan contracts signed by Herb Cole and the clause that the Bucks would have to be traded to the other party if the debts were not paid off within three years.

"I will ask the secretary to remit the 2 million to you immediately. From now on, my father, Herb Cole, and I will not owe you any more."

"This team will be my team."

Mark Leslie took the initiative to hand over a series of contracts signed that year, and said with a slight smile.

"Great young man, if your father Herb Cole could see you as you are today, he would be extremely pleased."

"Herb Cole, known as the legend of Milwaukee from scratch, must not have imagined that his child would be better than him."

"Repeat for you, the Bucks are your team from now on."

Li Lai took over the contract, but he was a little surprised that Wesley Edens and Mark Leslie, who were aggressive back then, would be so reasonable today, accepting Li Lai to pay off the debt without any surprises.

Perhaps the two were so aggressive back then, and all they wanted was to get back the 2 million yuan in a hurry.

After completing a series of things, Wesley Edens and Mark Leslie left here quickly.

Li Lai finally breathed a sigh of relief looking at all the contracts in front of him.

After three years, he can finally be free from any constraints, and the Bucks can completely become his team.

Presumably, Herb Cole and his son, who are well-known under the spring, will be extremely pleased at this time.

Because Li Lai guarded their property.

Hammond applauded excitedly and said, "Such an exciting day, how about going to Milwaukee's Bar Street to find a group of girls to celebrate?"

"I heard that a few Japanese girls came there recently and opened a new store in our place. There is a sign on the door of the bar that people from all over the world are welcome to come to Japan."

Li Lai was speechless to the fat man Hammond.

It stands to reason that at this time, the little girl Holloway will definitely say "disciple", and then she will follow Li Lai all day long, just to see if Li Lai will get along with that fellow Hammond.

But after waiting for a long time, Li Lai couldn't help but turned around curiously.

Holloway was lowering her head in a bad mood, her jaw almost sinking in.

"what happened?"

Hearing Li Lai's call, Holloway raised her head and frowned slightly, then shook her head and left.

Li Lai always felt a little strange when he saw the back of Holloway leaving, and he found that the little girl was a little preoccupied.

Hammond leaned over and looked at Holloway's back and whispered, "She won't be really angry this time, will she?"

"I never saw her so angry when I said that before."

"Hey, after all, did you take off the black stockings and business attire?"

"How about I take you to meet someone better?"

Li Lai naturally knew what kind of aunt Hammond was talking about. At this time, his thoughts were still on Xiao Nizi.

Hammond suddenly thought of something, and said with great excitement, "Oh, I see!"

"It must be Holloway and her relatives."

4 month 14 day.

The last game day of the regular season.

The Bucks challenged the 75ers away.

Wachovia Center.

All Philly fans are cheering for the Bucks, because this team has their answers.

Iverson walked onto the court and waved to all the fans in the arena, and also waved to his brilliant career of 15 seasons.

There are posters of Iverson everywhere in the arena, and all fans are holding up his head, with words imploring Iverson to return to the Philadelphia 75ers.

It's just that the original 75ers team was easy to get Iverson, and the latter also expressed his attitude that the 75ers must go.

But at that time, the management of the 75ers did not cherish it, which gave the Bucks and Li an opportunity.

Iverson has decided to retire this season, and the 75ers have no hope of getting each other.

Under the cheers of the entire Philadelphia fans, Iverson stepped onto the center of the court and kissed the floor that had been fighting for many years and the team logo of the 75ers.

Until now, Iverson firmly believes that he is the 76ers!
CCTV commentary desk.

Yu Jia couldn't help crying when he saw this scene, and he said with tears in his eyes: "After tonight's game, there will be no stadium elves in the league."

Su Qun nodded in agreement.

Because tonight is the last game of the regular season this season.

Judging from the current player configuration of the Bucks, it will be difficult for both O'Neal and Iverson to play in the next playoffs.

It is also difficult for the bodies of the two to support them to finish a playoff-level game.

"So, tonight will be Iverson and O'Neal's last dance for all the fans around the world."

Wachovia Center.

The big screen at the scene also played the theme of tonight's game, the retirement night of Iverson and O'Neal.

The wonderful performances of the two men throughout their careers were shown on the big screen one after another. Iverson's top ten dribbles and O'Neal's top ten dunks
Until the classic scene of Iverson crossing Tyronn Lue was played on the big screen, Tyronn Lue on the Bucks coach bench showed a demented look.

"I knew that there was no escape from this scene."

Marshall couldn't help but smiled and patted Tylen Lue on the shoulder and said: "But that is also your legend."

"At that time, you can also talk to your grandchildren, Iverson, you know, the 75th in the league, I have guarded against it!"

After the two joked and spanked, they quickly calmed down all their emotions and continued to focus on tonight's game.

Marshall looked at Li Lai seriously and said, "The 75ers are now ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference. No matter what the result of tonight's game is, it will not affect their ranking."

"At the same time, our record was overtaken by the Bulls. Regardless of the result of tonight's game, our record is also determined to rank third in the Eastern Conference."

"So tonight's game is going to be a completely stress-free game, both for us and for the Numbers."

(End of this chapter)