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Chapter 549 No Fighting Clause

To be honest, Stern didn't expect Li Shengli to be so wild, and directly accelerated the process of this meeting, and Stern's face turned serious at this moment.

"That's right, you're right, a win-win situation is the best outcome."

"But have you ever thought about how easy it is to be selected among the top 50 superstars in the league?"

"Do you think that in the middle of last year, the Lakers and Celtics jointly organized a summit, and I, the president, wouldn't know about it?"

"You mean... the 50 superstars, you let me be selected, I can be selected? The Greenwell Summit, you can do it, so we can do it?" Li Shengli's face darkened.

"Yeah, you have to know that the rules are made by people, and I am the one who makes the rules!"

Stern pointed to himself, his face did not have the sharpness of a young man, but it was impossible to refute, and he continued: "Think about it, do you think it is reasonable to remove you from the Jazz? It is obviously unreasonable, but in In the game of interests, we can make the owner of the Jazz, Larry Miller, give up something."

"Similarly, do you think we can't operate with the top 50 superstars?"

"Or do you think we can't find a way to dismantle your glorious summit? Yes, you can do it, this is your freedom, but I can also prevent everyone from going, believe it or not?"

"Human nature is so bad. Everyone knows to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It's just that we have more resources than you. It's a simple matter to discredit someone or make someone popular. The only difference is ... Is this matter in our interests, and is it necessary for us to do it."

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This……

You are a bad old man, you are really bad!

The more Li Shengli looks at Stern now, the more he thinks this old man is bad!

But having said that, as the helm of the league, you must have this attitude, and Stern has done a good job in all aspects. Although the interests of some people have been affected during the development process, the Celtics are the biggest victims. On... the Celtics are also eating the big cake of the alliance, and it can only be regarded as a gain and a loss.

"So, this counts as the benefit you gave me?"

"Yes, I have given you the top 50 superstar places, and I also promised you a place in the Hall of Fame. No matter how you perform in the future, this will not be difficult. I will not organize the summit, and others will not, but you Yes, this is the privilege I give you, even if you need it, the official can also assist you."

"nothing else?"

"You are not satisfied with this?"

"Nonsense, do you think I can be satisfied with this? Benefits without real money can be called benefits?"

"Hehe, to be honest, if Jordan was here, he would talk to me about the future development, but he would not ask for benefits as directly as you. I am surprised by your frankness."

"That's because he is rich and has ideals. I am different. I just want to be a rich salted fish in peace."

Rich salted fish? !

Stern was serious at first, and almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

"What a metaphor, hahaha, I wish you all your wishes in advance! But... I can't give you the real money you want, and you are not qualified to eat our cakes, but I promise you, in the future It will adjust your weight level to be equal to that of Jordan, and try to open a green channel for you. As for whether the resources given to you can be converted into the money you want, that is your business!"

"This is the end?"

"Otherwise, what else do you want?"

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What else do I want? !

Li Shengli really convinced Stern's face. After talking about it and thinking about it carefully, what he said was not as good as farting. Farting can still stink for a while. After talking about this thing, it is really over.

"Damn, don't give me a blank check, give me something practical. You came to me today for such a small matter, don't you want to talk about the fight last night?"

"Hehe, Lee, the pattern is bigger." Stern smiled slightly, "I didn't want to mention this kind of trivial matter, because I have already talked to the Lakers owner Buss, the penalty decision has been passed, and you return to Los Angeles today You should get a fine."

"Tell me the exact details."

"It's very simple. Ben Wallace and John Crotty are suspended for 30 games, you are suspended for 20 games, and each is fined 3. Don't worry about the Knicks. Their specifications are the same."

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What the fuck?

The three were banned for 80 games in total?

What kind of punishment is this? Why did the league suddenly increase the punishment for fighting so much?

When Li Shengli heard the news, his whole face fell, because he really didn't know how to play the Lakers in the remaining half of the season. Soup.

"No, it hasn't been such a heavy ticket for many years. How do you let us play the next game of the Lakers?"

"That can't be helped. Troubled times require heavy codes. You don't feel that if you don't punish them harshly, you have to show our attitude from this time on."

"No more discussions?"

"No, at least you are not qualified to discuss with me." Stern blocked all the roads with one sentence, and seeing Li Shengli's expression, an old fox's smile appeared on his face, "But... also It’s not that you can’t be flexible, as long as you promise me a few conditions.”

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Are there conditions? !

Li Shengli was really crazy this time. There was no benefit of half a dime early in the morning. It was a money-losing business, but Stern still ate himself to death, and he didn't take advantage from the beginning to the end.

"Tell me, what are the conditions."

"First, go back and sign a no-fight clause, and write it into your contract!"

"Damn, I signed the contract, you still want to change my contract? Stern, you are so powerful!"

"You think I want to? I really can't stand you leading the team to fight every day under my nose. Look at how many troubles you have caused? Although I can't control your contract, I have already told Bass, He also agreed."

No fight clause?

What the hell is this?

Li Shengli frowned.

Although there are many wonderful contracts in the NBA over the years, the contracts are not standard. As long as the labor and management agree, additional clauses can be added or subtracted. For example, Jordan signed a "love basketball" clause, requiring the team not to limit him. time to play.

Jordan's "love basketball clause" sounds very foreign!

But what about me, damn it, 'no fight clause'?Who the hell do you take me for?

"You said this is the first one, so there must be a second one?"

"Of course, I have already told you about the second one. This offseason will begin. Our headquarters will arrange some activities in China. You need to cooperate. Of course, we will also give you a certain degree of autonomy. It is a favor for you. award."

This is a reward, what a reward!

Li Shengli suppressed his anger and said: "Okay, don't talk about it, it's useless! Let's talk about the punishment that will be issued today. If I agree to all your conditions, how far can you accommodate?"

"Hmm... the suspension remains unchanged, and the fine is exempted. What do you think?"

"Damn, you still want me to be like a cow for a fine of 9 U.S. dollars? No, you have to reduce all the suspensions by 10 games."

"That won't work. My only concession is a fine."

"Of course, you can say no to me, you should have the right!" Stern smiled strangely, "But maybe... I will be very unhappy, before the punishment is issued, I will drink a cup of coffee You can make some arrangements and add more material to a few tickets. I think you think 9 is a bit low, but don’t worry, I can add more, and I have the right!"

"You... you are so old, you still threaten me?"

"Hehe, you guessed it right, I was threatening you. And you...just tell me now, whether you agree or not!"

"If I don't agree, will today's ticket have to be upgraded again?"

"That's right!"

"There is no need to discuss?"

"no!"

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Li Shengli was about to grit his teeth.

What the hell is a no-fight clause?

Damn, if I don't fight, I will find a bunch of reckless people in the future, and I will do it the same way, can you stop me? !

What the hell is going on in China?

You fucking dare to give me autonomy, so can I not ask you for money to build a thousand or eight hundred Hope Primary Schools and build my beautiful motherland?I'm going to beat you to death, old man!

"Hey, Lee, what are you thinking?"

"It's none of your business!"

"Don't be so irritable. Are you agreeing now?"

"Can I choose not to agree?"

"Obviously, no!" Stern waved his hand, appearing to be in control of everything, and voluntarily dismissed the meeting, "Okay, since that's the case, then it's settled, you can go back to Los Angeles with the team now."

(End of this chapter)