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Chapter 107 He succeeded (445)

The league was extremely angry with Malone's trade. In the initial stage, they deliberately used the Rockets' platform to forcibly use power to prevent this signing that clearly complied with the rules but disrupted the balance.

This leads to another force - the players' association.

Over the years, Larry Fleischer, a lawyer who has been committed to helping the players' association defend rights, fight for rights, and create a better life, has served in the association for decades. The presidents have retired. He is still here and serves the players wholeheartedly.

The All-Star strike in 1964 was Fleischer's proposal, which was the beginning of modern basketball.

At that time, the average salary in the league was less than $20. Now, the average salary in the league is $[-].

"We're happy to finally see an official offer, which I think is great, but also kind of troubling because the league seems to be trying to stop this contract from going into effect without any violations."

The Malone incident has gradually evolved from a hotspot where the 76ers broke the tacit understanding among the bosses and took the lead in breaking out fat contracts, and evolved into a war between the league and the player's agent.

Only a week later, both the Players Association and 76ers owner Katz won.

Because the Rockets decided to let Malone go, after all, the price of keeping him was too high.

The Rockets let Malone and the 76ers complete the signing. The compensation they got was Caldwell Jones and a 1983 first-round pick.

This first-round pick originally came from Cleveland. Because of Steppy's eagerness for quick success, the Cavaliers traded frantically in the first round in those years, and two of them came to the 76ers.

With the current situation of the Cavaliers, this first-round pick will most likely be transformed into the top two picks. Black Jones is a high-quality basketball insider.

The 76ers lost the two pillars of the restricted area, Dawkins and Black Jones.

But as long as you get Moses Malone, this loss is nothing.

Regarding Malone's sky-high contract, Katz, the owner of the 76ers, was very frank, "I would rather spend a few more dollars to win than earn a few more dollars and lose."

The league and other owners have become awkward in negotiations with the players association.

How can a team tell the Players Association, the fans, the world that they are in serious financial trouble because they gave a player a $1300 million contract and gave up draft picks and a $100 million player?
Are those contracts someone put a gun to their heads and force them to sign?

The Players Association represented by Fleischer reiterated their views.

They think that the player's obligation is to play, make money, save the league, and save the owners' financial crisis, not the player's responsibility.

After all, you can't blame the player for the mistakes made by an idiot boss like Steppi. The player accepted the premium contract, but the boss himself offered the premium contract.

Malone's signing is like a domino that has been pushed down.

That woke up other teams, and the quest for free agency began.

New York followed suit and brought Bernard King to the Knicks with an offer Golden State couldn't refuse.

Next, Walter Davis, Larry Andrew, John Lucas, Eddie Johnson... All free agents were either poached with high salaries, or the parent team used a contract that exceeded the budget to keep people.

The evil result of Malone's signing is that the value of the players has been greatly increased.

Now, in addition to the bad external image of the NBA, the problem of violence still exists, and the drug is so rampant that 30%-40% of the players may have an affair. What impact has this brought?A considerable number of players are bleary-eyed, skinny, lacking stamina, and listless on the court.Basketball is an undisguised sport. Fans can see your physical condition through your performance on the court.

From 1977-1983, many talented players were affected by unique products, fell before reaching their peak, and ended their careers in some inexplicable ways.

If this is not a catastrophe, then the uncontrolled salary increase is the last straw that destroys the team.

From audience popularity, to competitive status, to the team's endurance, the NBA has gathered all the necessary factors for bankruptcy.

At this point, Magic and Bird have been in the league for three years. When will they save the league?

People's hearts are difficult to control. He is not the only one who wants to snatch the player he likes like Katz before everyone reacts.Katz can't hold his breath because the 76ers have been short of breath for many years, and he is eager for a second super giant to join.

With Katz as the black sheep, other bosses can do whatever they want. The league is very difficult, but if they do this, will the NBA go bankrupt tomorrow?Not necessarily.

Seeing that the situation was out of control, the league office began to tend to forcibly introduce a salary cap to enforce salary restrictions.But in doing so, the backlash of the players association is uncontrollable.

So they had legal counsel beforehand, wondering if the league would violate the spirit of the Robertson case if it introduced a salary cap.

And it's been a stretch for a while.

From July to August, the league is in turmoil.

Louis, who is in Italy, has a rapid relationship with Lorraine.

Lorraine is confident in everything except the bar exam, but she is not a naturally confident woman.

Due to her natural beauty, she has attracted many people's attention wherever she goes.She was very scared for a while, thanks to her father who enlightened her.He let Lorraine know that in the future, there will be more men staring at her lustfully, and more women will be jealous of her appearance, and she must make herself stronger.

The external beauty is just a mirror image, but the inner strength can make her resist the prying eyes of strangers.

Lu Yi watched the popular movie "ET" with her.

I went to the record store to choose good music. In the listening room, Lorraine sang loudly. Her tone was far less attractive than her appearance.

When Louis and Lorraine are together, they are very relaxed, and she always has some whimsy.

Watching movies, shopping, shopping, and karaoke are just small things.

Sometimes she would come to Louis' hotel suddenly and invite him to go to the cemetery for adventure.

And she often can't get out at the first step.

"It's all here, Marina." Louis preferred Lorraine's middle name, "Aren't you afraid?"

Louis' aggressive method had an effect, and Lorraine bravely entered the cemetery.

Once here, I feel that life is both small and great.

Those buried here include children under the age of 10 and birthday stars over 100 years old.

Louis couldn't help thinking, what would his family think if he suddenly disappeared in his previous life?Will they call the police, put up missing person notices everywhere, and the matter will be exposed by the media, and everyone will find that a person who has never been out of the office has suddenly disappeared from the world.

Will he be made up of all kinds of horror stories and suspense stories like Lan Keer?
"Marlena, what's the matter?" Louis asked.

"I've met a lot of 'peers' here." Lorraine said with a smile.

Well, there are indeed a lot of 18-year-olds who have died here.

"No matter how many years have passed, they are only 18 years old." The atmosphere became inexplicably philosophical.

Tonight's event looks like an adventure, but it's more like a date in a very secluded place.

As long as there are no ghosts in your heart, why should you be afraid of evil spirits?

After Louis and Lorraine left the cemetery, he chose to send Lorraine home.

When he came to Lorraine's house again, Lorraine asked him, "Are you free tomorrow?"

"Of course, before returning to the United States, I was free every day." Rather, the only time Louis was not free in Italy was when he was with Lorraine.

Lorraine wanted to say goodbye, and wanted to say a few more words, but seeing Louis' face, he didn't know what to say.

Louis stepped forward a little: "When you came to see me just now, I was going to sleep, but you actually invited me to take a walk in the cemetery."

"Do you not like it?"

Serious people who go to the cemetery for a walk at night
"Of course, I like it very much. As for now." Louis looked around tentatively. There was no one there, and it was truly dead of night. "I want to apply for a goodnight kiss."

Lorraine also moved forward a little, tiptoeing and trying to kiss Louis.

Although she has a height of 173 centimeters, Louis has a real bare foot of 191 centimeters.

It's not convenient.

Since she didn't touch it for the first time, she smiled shyly and put her arm around Louis' neck.

She succeeded.

He also succeeded.

At this time, it was August 1982, 8, the 27th day that Louis came to Italy.

　I will keep updating about 5 chapters a day until Louis is in the upper position, and then return to the normal three changes a day

　　
　
(End of this chapter)