The invincible kryptonite of basketball

Because of that, watching too much is really boring.

Shooting three-pointers, dunking, in order to comply with the league's gradual fading out of the traditional big men in the league, because the absence of top big men led to a serious decline in interior defense, because there is no defense in the interior, the outside players can play one at a time, because the wanton one play leads to The simplification of tactics, because the simplification of tactics brings the aesthetic fatigue of the game itself.

All these details are actually linked together, and short-term stimulation cannot guarantee long-term development.

This is actually short-sighted, drinking poison to quench thirst.

The league during the Stern period still had such a high ratings. After the development of information technology, the ratings will only be higher if the game style of that period is maintained.

This has been reflected since Tatum took office.

So Xiao Hua satisfied those alliance bosses for a while, but what he sacrificed was the future of the alliance, and of course the future interests of those bosses.

It's just that this kind of thing needs time to prove, not everyone is so patient, and not everyone can see so far.

"What we should see is the future of the NBA. Under the new broadcast contract, even the income is guaranteed. I believe that by maintaining the current style of play, the league will usher in an unprecedented development in the next few years."

Tang Tian finally said.

This sentence is obviously not for the TNT Big Three, nor for the fans, but for the NBA owners who will watch this episode.

Moreover, these words are not empty words for him, they are verified by his personal experience in his previous life.

After participating in TNT's program, Tang Tian didn't just sit and wait for news.

He kept Demps connected with the Jazz, Mavericks, and even the Pacers.

And he also called Walker, telling the latter not to rush to sign with the Celtics.

The alliance president incident came suddenly, and he didn't have time to prepare.

Fortunately, it’s not that there’s nothing he can do about being late. He took the initiative to participate in the TNT program and did what he could, but it doesn’t mean he can only make first-hand preparations.

He has planA, so naturally he has planB.

Even if things really develop in a direction he doesn't want, plan B may be even more exciting.

The incident came to July 7 in a blink of an eye, and the freeze period of the NBA free market ended.

At this time in previous years, those players who have reached a verbal agreement with the team will reach a formal contract with the team as soon as possible.

But this year many players have delayed this signing.

The change of the president of the alliance affects all aspects.

The alliance is also very aware of this. Although the president is just a spokesperson, it can be seen from Xiao Hua and Tatum that it may represent two completely different development directions.

Two days later, the league's second regular meeting continued at its New York headquarters.

The focus of this meeting is to vote on whether Xiao Hua will return as the president of the league.

The support rate issue that was focused on before was finally decided to be the same as Tatum. Only when the support rate reaches 80% can he come back.

In other words, for 30 teams, at least 24 teams must vote for it.

If this number of votes is not reached, then Tatum will continue to serve as interim president until a new vote will be held a year later.

The weather in New York is very muggy today, as if it will rain at any time.

The air conditioner was turned on in the meeting room. Although the outside temperature was isolated, the closed environment and the dark environment outside the window still made people feel a little depressing.

The meeting was still chaired by Tatum.

Compared with the last time, Tatum's mood is obviously not very good.

This is also human nature.

If Xiao Hua comes back, then he will continue to be the vice president, even if Xiao Hua fails to come back, he still has the word "temporary" in front of him.

Either way, it's not a good thing for him.

A few opening remarks, Tatum asked the teams what they had to say before voting began.

Most of the team representatives did not speak, and it could be seen that they had already made a decision.

"I have something to say."

Gail Benson, wife of Pelicans owner, raised her hand.

This time Dempsey didn't come, she came in person.

Tatum motioned for him to speak.

"I believe that all of us have watched the latest episode of TNT, and we should all take a long-term view, not to regret it later, and we have to sit down again and do it again."

Benson's words were strongly suggestive.

However, the purpose of her saying this is also to remind representatives of other teams that if they only value the immediate interests, they will lose greater interests in the future.

Tatum nodded, Benson's words were diverting to support him.

"Anyone else?"

Tatum scanned the meeting room.

No one is talking.

He took one last look at Xiao Hua, who looked calm and confident.

"Then... let's begin."

Tatum finally opened his mouth and announced.

The staff began to collect the ballots with boxes, and the bosses of each team also took out the votes they had prepared and stuffed them in.

The meeting room was extremely quiet, only the sound of staff walking around.

"Wow!"

The votes were being collected when suddenly it rained heavily outside the window.

The sky became darker and darker, against the lights in the conference room, there was an indescribable atmosphere.

Benson turned his head and glanced out the window, and suddenly had a bad feeling.

Xiao Hua is like a dark cloud covering the alliance. If the final voting result is that Xiao Hua continues to serve, it will be like the weather outside. It is really dark and dark, and you will never know when it will dissipate.

The rain was getting bigger and bigger, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pouring down and pouring down.

The staff has collected the votes of all the delegates, and they have taken the seats at the end of the conference table, where they are supervised.

Immediately it will be the voting session for the final result of the voting.

All eyes are looking there.

Chapter 39 You will regret it!

"agree."

"agree."

"agree."

……

The rain outside the window was getting heavier and heavier, and the sky was getting darker.

If it weren't for the lighting in the meeting room, everyone inside might be locked in a small dark room.

Accompanied by this kind of weather are votes of approval one by one, as well as votes of disapproval that pop up occasionally.

Halfway through the voting, Tatum showed a helpless wry smile on his face.

It is impossible to be so lucky that all the votes that do not agree are left until the end.

Xiao Hua's comeback is almost inseparable.

Benson's expression was also particularly ugly at this time.

Sure enough, focusing on immediate interests is a common characteristic of Americans.

In the future, this is not something they will consider.

"disagree."

"disagree."

"disagree."

……

At this moment, three consecutive votes of disapproval brought Tatum and Benson back to reality.

Is there really a mystery?

All the votes taken out in the front are agreeing votes, and the rest are all disagreeing?

In fact, as long as 7 votes disagree, Xiao Hua cannot come back.

The probability itself is very high.

But now about halfway through, there are already 5 disagreements.

"agree."

"agree."

……

But soon, their thoughts disappeared, because soon the voice of agreement sounded in the meeting room.

"Egrey."

After 29 votes were sung, 24 agreed and 5 disagreed. The result has been reached.

"disagree."

The staff took out the last ticket and announced.

In the final result, 24 votes were in favor and 6 votes were against.

Maybe God made a joke, and the number of votes was just right.

Xiao Hua, after half a year of rest, will return to become the president of the league.

Although it is the same as when he first took office, there will still be a one-year probationary period.

"Boom~"

After a big flash of lightning outside the window, there was a loud thunder.

"boom!"

Just after the voting was over, Benson patted the table angrily.

In essence, she is not the boss, her husband is.

So she doesn't have a city like other bosses for the time being, and she really can't stand the scene in front of her.

These team owners, even though Tang Tian talked to her so much, still only care about themselves.

"You will regret it!"

After saying this, she turned away and left the meeting room, leaving the bosses looking at each other.

Jenny Buss laughed now.

New Orleans was originally a small city, and the Pelicans were also a small team. They were lucky enough to catch Tang Tian in the past two years.

Especially last season, without Tatum's reforms, the Warriors might have won.

Now that Xiao Hua is back, the Lakers are very likely to be in the free market, and it is time for the Lakers to return to the top.

"Thank you."

Xiao Hua stood up from his seat at this moment, smiling all over his face.

By the time the call ended, he had re-emerged as league president.

After he got up, he glanced at the empty seat left by Benson, and the smile on his face grew stronger.

After half a year of pretending to be sick, it was like being in confinement. He was really going to be depressed.