All-Professional Trainer

Chapter 455 The Team Changes Owners
For a multi-billion dollar business, Li Feng and Fang Zihan just slapped their heads and decided!
Neither of them are businessmen, and they don't like to talk about business very much. When it comes to buying the Clippers, it is natural to find someone to come forward.

In fact, they can't come forward either.

The market value of the Clippers with Fang Zihan and without Fang Zihan are completely different things.

With Fang Zihan's Clippers, even if the asking price is 50 billion, there are still a lot of people who want to buy it.Without Fang Zihan, the Clippers' market value is only over 20 billion, and no matter how high the premium is, it will be difficult to exceed US$30 billion.

This is still the Clippers in Los Angeles, replaced by those small city teams, the market value is only [-] to [-] million US dollars.

Of course, it is not possible to win the Clippers with more than [-] billion, because the owner of the Clippers is a well-known rich man in the NBA.When he bought the Clippers, he paid an incredible price.

On the same day, Fang Zihan called Fang Tianlin and asked him to find an agent to buy the Clippers.

Although Fang Tianlin is mainly engaged in industry, and his business is mainly in Dongning City, he is also a well-known rich man in China after all, with strong connections.It is not difficult to find a relationship, contact a rich man as an agent, and ask him to help buy the Clippers.

If you don't find an agent, let alone Fang Zihan himself, I am afraid that even if you find a rich man in China, it may make the owner of the Clippers suspicious, wondering whether Fang Zihan will really retire.

Even if you find a rich foreign man as an agent, suddenly jumping out and saying that you want to buy the Clippers at this time will probably make the owner of the Clippers doubtful, considering whether the other party is more informed than him and knows Fang Zihan's injury better.Therefore, it is necessary to pay a premium to buy it.

It took only three days for Fang Tianlin to reach an agreement with a rich Russian man to buy the Clippers, and the sooner the better.After winning the Clippers, and then selling them to the company that Fang Tianlin helped Li Feng and Fang Zihan register abroad, the owners of the Clippers officially became Li Feng and Fang Zihan.

In order to win the Clippers as soon as possible, Fang Zihan began to pretend to consider the other party's proposal to retire after the general manager of the Clippers called.

Li Feng has nothing to do. After negotiating the conditions, transfer the money, sign a few contracts, and wait to become the major shareholder of the Clippers.

Russian billionaires have always given people the feeling of being rich and powerful in the sports world.The agent Fang Tianlin found also brought this impression to the extreme. As soon as he arrived in the United States, he began to attend various banquets and revealed his desire to buy NBA teams.

Within two days, I officially started to contact the Lakers, Clippers, and Knicks, the three teams with the highest market prices, and asked them for prices.

All of a sudden, various speculations flooded in, and people from all walks of life were guessing which team the Russian rich man would win in the end after waving a check.And the most guessed is the Clippers.

The reason is simple. Fang Zihan is about to retire or his condition has seriously declined. The value of the Clippers will undoubtedly decline in the future.If you sell it now, you can still sell it at a high price.In a few years, it may not be able to be sold at the current price.

And the situation is proceeding as everyone guessed.Rich Russians are obviously more inclined to buy the Clippers.After all, compared to the Lakers and Knicks, the Clippers are also in a luxury metropolis, but the price is much cheaper than the two.This is like another Russian rich man who bought the Nets in New York City for only [-] million in the end.If it is to buy the New York Knicks, adding a zero after it may not be successful.The Clippers and Nets are just not as good as the Lakers and Knicks in terms of background and reputation.

The local tycoons are the tycoons, so it would be better if they could spend less money.

According to relevant sources, the Clippers owner seems to be interested in selling the Clippers after listening to the offers.

Of course, the NBA is a place where rumors fly.The relevant person or something should not be taken seriously.

Until more than half a month later, a news report turned out.

"The Clippers officially changed hands, and the Russian rich once again successfully invaded the NBA! "

Although there are many uncertain words such as rumored and possible in this news, the title does not play any tricks.

For $30 billion, the Clippers once again set an astonishing price and were acquired at a sky-high price.

In less than a day, after getting the exact news, the major sports media reported the matter one after another.

There is no suspense about the Clippers changing hands.

"The Clippers changed hands, where will the prince of Huaxia go?" "

"According to rumors, Prince Huaxia may switch to the Lakers next door! "

"One emperor and one courtier, the prince of Huaxia bid farewell to the Clippers is a foregone conclusion. According to reliable sources, rich Russians prefer top centers!Even if Prince Huaxia returns, he will have no place in his declining state. "

Soon, the major media shifted their focus to Fang Zihan.

Even the Chinese media, after learning that the Clippers had changed hands, were obviously much more pessimistic than before.

You know, once Fang Zihan's condition seriously declines, it will be difficult to return to the peak of his strength. The biggest hope is that the Clippers will think that he is the greatest hero in the history of the Clippers and will not sell him.Instead, after the two-year contract expires, give him another decent contract and let him retire with the Clippers.

Otherwise, once Fang Zihan is sold to another team, not only will the team leader status be lost, but the contract will expire after two years, and he may not even be able to play role players.After all, it's one thing to have a large number of fans, but the slightly well-known coaches in the NBA are more powerful. They care more about the team's record than how much money the team can make.For superstars whose status has declined seriously, only by staying in the original team can they maintain most of their original status.

Now that the Clippers have changed owners, they haven't enjoyed the glory that Fang Zihan brought him, so naturally they won't care about the past and support him with a high salary.The only possibility to keep Fang Zihan is Fang Zihan's reputation, which can guarantee that the Clippers will not lose money even if they offer him any sky-high contract.

But those rich Russians who bought basketball and football teams never aimed to make money.

Los Angeles, Clippers general manager office, Breno anxiously paced back and forth in the office.

Today is the day when the rich Russian came to take over the team.

Many people are talking about Fang Zihan, who has been in a serious decline after changing his boss, and will face the embarrassing situation of being the emperor and the courtier.Whether he should come back or retire with dignity is the hottest topic in the sports world right now.For this reason, many bookmakers even offered odds.

Similarly, Breno is actually facing the situation of one emperor and one courtier.The general manager is in charge of everything about the team, and the bosses will naturally choose the most trustworthy person.Although in order to maintain the stability of the team, it is unlikely that the Russian rich will replace him within two or three years.But two or three years later, when the rich Russian is familiar with the team's operations and gets to know more team managers, if his ability fails to meet the boss's expectations, he may have to face firing.

He couldn't help but look at the plan on the desk, which he spent more than half a month carefully conceiving.And the content is how to make the Clippers survive the post-Fang Zihan era and re-emerge in a short period of time.

Eloquent and tens of thousands of words, not only analyzed how the Lakers in the post-Kobe era fell to the bottom and how irrational, but also formulated how to make the Clippers rise from the bottom as quickly as possible after abandoning Fang Zihan.Finally, it explains how he discovered Fang Zihan back then, how he discovered and cultivated Fang Zihan, and expressed his confidence. According to his thinking, within five years, he will definitely be able to train a second Fang Zihan for the Clippers. .

This plan was produced by him and showed to his former boss after he persuaded him.As a result, the ex-boss becomes the ex.

Fortunately, this plan still works.Handing it over to the current boss can also prove his strength.

There was a knock on the door, and then, the sexy and enchanting secretary pushed the door in, with a nervous expression and a little excitement.The new boss is only in his fifties, and his ability to resist beautiful women is far inferior to that of his predecessor, who is almost 70 years old.

"Mr. Preeter is here."

Brenau straightened his tie, took a deep breath, and immediately went out to greet him.

In the corridor, Breno saw the new boss, Preet.To his surprise, there was an acquaintance beside Pulitt.

One of Fang Zihan's two assistants!

He remembered his last name was Zhang.

What is this guy doing here?

Could it be that it was a matter of discussing retirement?

Breno's heart moved. He and Fang Zihan had talked on the phone several times in the past half month, and he could tell that Fang Zihan seemed to have thoughts of retiring.With an annual salary contract of tens of millions, it is very difficult for other players to give up.But Fang Zihan is not short of money at all, giving up the contract for the next two years and focusing on entering Hollywood is a win-win situation.

"Mr. Preet, hello!"

Breno hurried forward, with a gentle smile on his face.

As a general manager, one should have some reserve.

"Hi, Breno."

Preet stepped forward and shook hands with Breno.

"Please sit inside."

After Breno nodded to Assistant Zhang and said hello, he led Pritt into the office.

"Mr. Plitt, what do you think of Los Angeles?"

When the secretary brought the coffee, Breno asked with a smile. He planned to chat with the new boss first to enhance the relationship between the two parties.

"It's not bad!" Prieter was obviously not interested in having a family life with Brenola. He said bluntly, "I'm here this time to discuss with you your contract with the team."

"Is it a renewal?"

Brenau was beaming, this was good news.He has only one year left on his contract with the team.If the new contract is replaced in advance, it will have to be signed for five years.

Prieter shook his head: "I plan to buy out the remaining one-year contract of yours."

"How is it possible?" Breno stood up in surprise. He couldn't believe his ears. How could he dismiss the general manager of the team as soon as he bought the team?
If there is any experienced and well-known general manager at home, it is still possible.But right now, there is no such person at home.

This is totally unreasonable!

"Mr. Preet, I am an experienced general manager and have been in the NBA for almost 20 years." He couldn't help reminding.

"I know, and thank you for your contribution to the Clippers." Plitt nodded.

Breno picked up the plan on the desk and handed it to Pulitt. He explained: "This is the five-year plan I made for the Clippers. As long as you give me five years, I can guarantee that it will be perfect. After the post-Fang Zihan era, find a new epic superstar for the Clippers, whose appeal will not lose to Fang Zihan."

"Sorry, I don't need this kind of proposal." Pulitt obviously didn't want to say any more. He stood up and said, "If possible, please cooperate with Mr. Zhang regarding the handover."

"Hand over to him? Didn't he come to discuss Fang Zihan's retirement?" Breno became more and more suspicious of his ears.

Preet shook his head: "Fang Zihan will not retire."

Bueno suddenly realized, he thought he understood.

It must be that Fang Zihan didn't want to retire, so he preemptively persuaded Breno to fire him.

He was completely relieved, raised the plan in his hand again, and said confidently: "Mr. Preet, it is obvious that you were deceived by Fang Zihan. He did rule the NBA, but that was before he was injured. At his age , plus the meniscus is damaged and torn, and it is impossible to return to the previous state. In this regard, no matter if you ask any doctor for advice, the other party will definitely give the same answer. Therefore, I think you are more You should read my plan."

"No need." Preet shook his head.

"Why?" Brenault asked puzzled, "You don't believe me?"

"I believe it!" Pulitzer nodded. He really asked relevant professional doctors, and he asked several times. The answer he got was that even if Fang Zihan came back, it would be difficult for him to regain his former dominance.

If the team is really his, he may choose to support Preet like the previous owner of the Clippers.

The problem is, he's not the owner of the Clippers.

He just made a deal with Fang Tianlin to show his face in exchange for other benefits.

"Then why did you do that?" Breno couldn't figure it out.

"Because the real boss of the Clippers is my boss." Assistant Zhang replied with a smile. Although the real boss is Li Feng who holds more than 60.00% of the shares, Li Feng doesn't care about everything at all. , Fang Zihan is in charge.

It can also be said that he is in charge.

Because, he will succeed Breno as the general manager of the Clippers.

Assistant Zhang transformed into General Manager Zhang.

Breno was stunned. He looked at Pritt in disbelief.

Preet nodded slightly.

Breno knew that he had made his move, and he said somewhat unwillingly: "A current player cannot become a team owner."

Assistant Zhang looked at him with contempt: "Just talking about it, when the magician was still a player, he also bought shares in the Lakers, and he asked a relative to come out to support him. It's enough if he doesn't admit it."

Breno was silent, and he smiled wryly: "As expected of Fang Zihan, in order not to lower his status in the team, he simply bought the team."

He had calculated everything, but he had failed to calculate this point.Just thinking that Fang Zihan is not short of money, and he is handsome, and his piano skills are not inferior to those of basketball, he can definitely succeed in Hollywood.Unexpectedly, Fang Zihan was so dedicated to basketball that he would rather spend billions of dollars to buy the team than continue playing basketball.

"Let me tell you another news, my boss will be back soon."

Assistant Zhang scoffed, and bought the Clippers just to take precautions and take the initiative.In fact, once Fang Zihan came back, there would be nothing wrong with Breno.

An epic superstar like Fang Zihan is at his peak. Not only can the head coach be eliminated, but also the general manager can be fired with just one sentence.

"Is he crazy? Come back without surgery?"

Breno's eyes widened and his mouth opened wide enough to stuff an egg.

This is probably the most surprising news he has heard this year. It is even more surprising than knowing that Preeter is going to fire him, or that Fang Zihan is the owner of the Clippers.

After all, the above two points are still possible.

But he can be sure that Fang Zihan never returned to the United States for surgery.

You haven't had any surgery yet, you're in pain when you walk, and you want to come back?
Assistant Zhang was promoted to the position of general manager. He was in a good mood and couldn't help but be naughty.

"My boss, you can beat the entire NBA while sitting in a wheelchair!"

(End of this chapter)