Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 210 The Dynasty Begins

At the scene of the 2001 NAB Draft, when Yao Ming, a little giant from Eastern China, wore a Warriors cap and shook hands with the NBA president, the live TV broadcast screen was transmitted to every ordinary family in China.

In the new season's NBA team strength list, the Warriors rank at the bottom of the West. More than half of the Warriors players are rookies in the second or third year. The departure of powerful players Marshall and Mark Jackson has caused many NBA experts to downgrade the Warriors. team rating.

The Golden State Warriors in the new season are defined as a team working hard for the playoffs. The No. [-] pick Yao Ming has received widespread attention and speculation. Too many people are not optimistic about this big man from the East. Choose to question.

There are more than one million Chinese living in San Francisco, and only 20 Chinese in Texas, so it is conceivable that the arrival of NBA No. [-] pick Yao Ming will bring many loyal Chinese fans and fan families to the Golden State Warriors.

In terms of identity, Yao Ming, the No. [-] pick in the NBA, can get much more attention than Hu Dong and Wang Zhi. This does not mean skill and strength, but it is the basis of popularity. Yao Ming's height and status as the No. He has attracted the crazy attention and pursuit of all Chinese at home and abroad.

Verus took advantage of the summer to start the excavation project under the Oracle Arena. The capacity of the arena is only so small, and no more can accommodate 5 fans. The above-ground parking lot and other arena buildings next door are densely packed, and there is no place to go. construction.

Therefore, we can only seek development underground. After municipal permits and surveying and mapping, Verus dug a huge underground space. After reinforcement and decoration, the huge space like the second Oracle Arena is actually a food court.

Arranged in rows from top to bottom, tens of thousands of fans can order their favorite food and beer, and watch the live images of the Warriors broadcast live on several large screens in the middle with the fans around them.

And the most important thing is that there is a table in front of everyone, and the adjustable padded recliner is also very comfortable, and the environment is perfect for the Oracle Arena.

Some arenas have a small capacity, but they can consume astronomical sums. Some arenas have the largest capacity and attendance rate in the NBA, but they can’t sell much value.

Verus, whose soul comes from Eastern China, is naturally well versed in the way of doing business. The unit price per customer is the real consumption. If a family of fans comes to sell a few tickets, it is not putting the cart before the horse and paying the basket.

Catering, shopping, promotional activities, etc. before the game are much more profitable than the game itself. Verus has no idea of ​​​​substantial price increases, although he is now even if he sells the Warriors' new season package for a sky-high price. question.

But that's killing the chicken and taking the eggs. Even if the fans pay for the No. [-] pick Yao Ming, no one wants to be taken advantage of all the year round. The NBA club is not a one-shot deal. Cultivating a family of loyal fans is much more important than making quick money.

The ticket share stipulated by the league, and some amount reserved for the affiliates of the visiting team and the home team. In fact, the number of regular season packages that Oracle Arena can sell is extremely limited. .

Fans who have paid the full price of the package ticket in full will have to wait until the end of the summer and before the start of the preseason game to determine whether they can receive the package ticket mailing envelope through the live TV lottery ceremony.

Fans and friends who have not obtained the package tickets can also choose to transfer the payment to their bound Pandora account. They will have the priority to purchase tickets for certain regular season and playoff games. All consumption in the restaurant can also be completed by swiping the face with MW on the wrist.

Back then, the Rockets did make a lot of money through Dayao, but the Rockets stopped the first round of the playoffs year after year, or they couldn’t even make it to the playoffs. Yao Ming was injured in the Western Conference Finals in the last season before retiring, which determined the player’s historical status. What matters is the record, not everything else.

If you don’t have a championship ring on your finger, you can’t shut up doubting voices. When you enter the Hall of Fame, some people will make irresponsible remarks, but you can’t refute them.

Verus won't do any special training or intensive training this year. The whole team will have a good rest during the holidays. The NBA players' season is long and difficult. The only time to recuperate is the two months of summer.

Verus took the little girl Shuang'er to travel to the land of China. The little Shuang'er, who learned from the king of the king, crushed all the dolls of the same age without any suspense, and monopolized the first grade freshmen of Avila International School with full marks and all A's. .

The principal, Terry, gave Verus a warning until Verus promised to return to school before the fall, and Xiao Shuang'er would represent Avila in the National Primary School Mathematical Olympiad held in San Francisco. The silver-haired Terry agreed. Reluctant to let go of his hand.

Mathematical Olympiad is just like ping pong diving badminton. Shenzhou is invincible all over the world. Female school girl Xiao Shuanger has no interest in this kind of children's play house IMO competition. She has a big heart. The Ertz Award is her longing goal.

Among the mountains in the southeast of Shenzhou, on the playground of Gaoshan Primary School, Verus looked at the little Shuanger who was dancing rubber bands with a group of little girls, and felt that this was a normal 6 or 7-year-old girl, carefree and innocent.

The living environment is difficult and the living conditions are poor, but the food is much better than last time. The caring Doug often sends people to deliver large bags of flour, corn and fruits, so that the children can eat well .

Circumstances and experiences can really change a person. Some people change from vicious to fasting and chant Buddha overnight. Fire and water are incompatible.

The new season of NBA playoffs started on November 2001, 11, and the first regular season game of the Warriors ushered in the challenge of the Phoenix Suns at home. Sun Soul point guard Jason Kidd was actually replaced by the Nets. In exchange for the political commissar Marbury, who is familiar to Chinese fans.

Stephen Marbury is also very strong. His scoring ability is definitely better than Kidd's. His assists and rebounds are worse. It seems that the Suns have not suffered much.

But looking at the selection of the NBA's best team over the years, this is more reliable than the All-Stars. All-Star players are often selected based on your popularity and the number of fans, and the best team is completely a manifestation of strength.

Kidd has 9 Best Defensive Teams, 6 Best Teams, and 5 of them are the Best Teams. On the other hand, the political commissar of Ma has only been selected to the best third teams twice. Although this does not explain everything, Kidd is definitely the best player in NBA history. One of the greatest point guards of all time.

In 2009, Sports Illustrated announced the list of your least wanted teammates. After 190 NBA players voted, the lone wolf Marbury ranked first with 22% of the votes.

Of course, this is just a joking selection, and it cannot be said that Marbury is not popular or capable.

But Kidd is the kind of point guard who can turn an ordinary team into a strong contender for a championship team. This is not even possible for Joe's leader Shark Shifo. They can only turn a top team into a strong contender. Just a championship.

(End of this chapter)