Feng Yu likes sports and felt sports is a good investment. But China's sports environment is poor, and Feng Yu can only watch basketball in the US.
In Feng Yu's previous life, after Yao Ming joined the NBA, many people in Hua Xia started to watch the NBA. Basketball became more popular than football and table tennis in Hua Xia. Feng Yu also started to follow the NBA at that time, but he only knows the stars.
Feng Yu remembered there will be a labor dispute in the NBA later this year, and there are rumors of a lockout. Also, LA is a big city, and if there are famous basketball stars, the income will not be low. Feng Yu can also use this opportunity to advertise his brand.
"Ralph, go and find out who the owner of the LA Clippers is. What are the shares, and how much can I buy them?"
"Boss, are you really going to buy the LA Clippers? That team is one of the worst teams in LA, and all the fans in LA only watch the Lakers. No one will watch the Clippers. "Ralph is also a basketball fan, but he prefers the NCAA.
"I know. But do you think we can sell the Lakers? Unless we are willing to pay more than double our shares, can we still make money? The Clippers are easier to deal with, and we will not lose a lot of money. "
"Boss, I know about your bet with Mr. Allen. You are too impulsive."
"An All-Star can change a team. Go, understand the situation, and try to negotiate as soon as possible."
The Clippers are so lousy, and the chances of them getting the first pick should be high. Feng Yu will look at the draft report and see who will be the future All-Star. After that, he will think of ways to trade the Clippers for the players he wants.
An hour later, Ralph entered Feng Yu's office again and placed a report on Feng Yu's desk.
"Boss, this is Donald Sterling, the owner of the LA Clippers. He owns all the shares of the team, and he is in the real estate business. He is partners with the owner of the Lakers, Mr. Buss. But there is a huge gap between their teams."
Donald again? Another real estate business?
Feng Yu rubbed his chin and thought for a while before dialing a number. "Hi, Donald. Are you busy now?"
"I'm not very busy. What's the matter, Feng?" Donald Trump was a little surprised. They had just chatted in New York a few days ago. Didn't Feng Yu go to Seattle? Why is he calling me?
"I want to ask you about someone, Donald Sterling. Do you know him? The owner of the Los Angeles Clippers is also in the real estate business. "
"Oh, I know him. Why are you looking for him?"
Trump's real estate investments were mainly around New York, while Sterling's real estate investments were mainly in Los Angeles. They were all from the top cities in the United States. They had met each other on different occasions and could talk to each other.
"I want to buy his Los Angeles Clippers. Can you introduce me to someone?"
Trump was confused. Invest in a basketball team? In the US, the NBA is the weakest of the four major sports leagues. Why would Feng invest in basketball?
Feng Yu's favor was not difficult, and Trump certainly would not refuse.
"No problem. I will make a call. I will be going to LA in two days' time, and I can accompany you."
Before Feng Yu finished his tea, Trump called back. "Feng, I had contacted him. We will be in LA the day after tomorrow, and we can have lunch together."
After thanking Trump, Feng Yu hung up and read the information prepared by Ralph.
The LA Clippers' market value is only 55 million USD! More than a decade ago, Sterling had spent 12.5 million USD on the team!
Based on inflation, this team's market value is going down!
F * ck, did I become too pretentious? It's as if I picked a super lousy team. The attendance is the second lowest in the league, and this is LA!
In the past decade, LA had only entered the playoffs three times, and they were eliminated in the first round. The regular season is not over yet, but the Clippers will not win more than 20 games. Their winning rate is less than 25%!
What about the Blazers now? After Allen bought the Blazers nine years ago, the Blazers entered the playoffs every year. Even though the Blazers started to decline in the past two years and were eliminated in the first round, they are still much better than the Clippers.
Compared to the Blazers, the Blazers are worse!
No wonder Allen is so confident. The gap between the Blazers and the Blazers is too big.
There is also a list of players participating in this year's draft. Feng Yu looked through the names and saw an NBA all-star in his previous life. It's his favorite player. Vince Carter!
Damn, with such a dunk monster, his style of play would definitely be eye-catching. Behind them were Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and a bunch of other All-Stars. Any one of these three could become the cornerstone of the team. However, Nowitzki was still relatively inexperienced and could be considered a late bloomer. It was safer to choose Carter or Pierce, who had immediate combat power.
Comparing the two's celebrity looks, Carter was the most cost-effective. Of course, it will be better if Feng Yu can select both players to form a Gemini team!
Feng Yu is suddenly full of confidence. Maybe the Blazers can enter the playoffs within two years.
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Feng Yu and Ralph arrived at LA and saw Trump waiting for them at the hotel.
Feng Yu boarded Trump's car and drove to the hotel.
"Feng, Sterling is arrogant and stingy. If you want to buy the Clippers, he might ask for a lot." Trump reminded Feng Yu. Trump also knows that Sterling does not like African Americans and is not interested in African Americans. He only wants to make sure he does not lose money.
"I will need your help. I had made a bet with someone to buy the worst team to win against him. If I cannot buy the Clippers, I will buy another team. " Feng Yu did not show any intention of buying the Clippers. Who knows if Trump is closer to Sterling?
Trump looks at Feng Yu in shock. You are buying a team because of a bet? If it was a bet, then so be it. Was there a need to be so extreme? You want to buy the worst team? Are you saying that if you want to win, it must be a strong team?
"Alright. I will try my best."
At the hotel, Feng Yu and Feng Yu waited for almost half an hour before a Caucasian man entered. Trump stood up and extended his right hand. "Sterling, it's been a while."
"Nice to meet you, Trump."
"Let me introduce. This is Feng. < Forbes > had just announced that he is the World's Second Richest Man. He is also Microsoft's shareholder and director. Feng, this is Donald Sterling. He is the owner of the Clippers. "Donald Trump introduced.
Upon hearing this introduction, Sterling's eyes lit up. It seemed that this rotten team could be sold for a good price.
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