Chapter 808: NBA Boss Meeting

At this time, ESPN has already formulated the pricing of the boxing PPV.

US single-family purchase price $99.95, UK $19.95.

This is so far the second PVV pricing in the history of professional boxing, second only to the battle of the century between Tyson and Holyfield.

In that battle, the United States priced it at one hundred dollars.

At this time, in China, CCTV is holding a directors' meeting for this boxing match.

The director and several deputy directors were all present, but none of the senior executives of the sports channel.

There was only one topic for the meeting of these directors, whether to broadcast the boxing match.

The current domestic sports environment only recognizes Olympic boxing, but there is no place for professional boxing.

Professional boxing has no chance to be promoted in China, let alone live TV broadcast.

Even if this was Li Ba's boxing match, he didn't dare to broadcast it.

Not to mention a unit like CCTV, the smaller TV stations below did not dare to broadcast it. This is a policy factor, and no one dares to do it.

"Tens of millions of dollars of tickets were sold out in 5 seconds. Just look at the reaction of the media around the world to see how influential this boxing match is."

"The Beijing Olympics is just around the corner, and reforms are in great strides. We need such influential opportunities. The Olympics is such an opportunity. Now the Iron Hammer boxing match is also an opportunity to showcase our Chinese people. I suggest asking the Ministry for instructions." Bar."

"Hammer's performance in the NBA, through his 5-double, let the world know more about us in China, I think it can be considered, and we should ask the higher authorities."

"I also think it's okay to ask. On the contrary, I don't think it's justified to not even ask for instructions for such an influential opportunity."

"But what if he loses?"

"So what if you lose? He's a cross-border battle. Besides, in competitive sports, is there anyone who doesn't lose? If we Olympic athletes go to the competition, can we guarantee to win all?"

"There is a lot of public opinion on the Internet now, because we have not responded all the time, and we all want to watch this game."

In the end, the director made a decision and immediately asked the radio and television for instructions.

On July 8, the owners or agents of all NBA teams, as well as the general managers of the teams, all rushed to Las Vegas.

In the afternoon, Stern held a shareholder meeting at the MGM Hotel.

The general manager is not allowed to participate and is waiting outside.

The situation was informed beforehand, and as soon as the meeting started, it directly entered the most concerned issue, which team's shares would be sold to Li Ba.

This is a question of huge interests, and it even involves which team Li Ba will join when he comes back, so there is nothing to say politely, and they will directly enter the quarrel mode.

How could Savor agree?

He bought the Suns for $400 million. As long as Li Ba returns to the Suns and the market value returns to 3 billion, how much will he earn?

But the other bosses have the same thoughts, the value of billions, the value of the championship, and the value of 5 doubles may be played again.

The Lakers boss Old Buss also ignored the gentleman's etiquette and joined in.

He has always held tight to the Lakers' equity, so he let go of the magician's 4.5%, and no one else gave it, but now he decided to fight for it and pull Li Ba into the Lakers' camp.

If Kobe has a problem, then Kobe will put it on the shelf without any further discussion.

Savor yelled at Old Bass: "You teams who are making trouble are not qualified to speak, how could the Hammer want your shares?"

"It has nothing to do with me. Mitch did it. I can fire him." Old Buss said without changing his expression.

Stern leaned back in his chair, as if he had fallen asleep. He was mentally prepared that today's shareholders meeting would not be quiet.

An hour later, the meeting room fell silent, and everyone's energy was exhausted before Stern sat up straight.

"Why don't we listen to Hammer?" he said.

Everyone was stunned, yes, regardless of Hammer's opinion, it's useless if they quarrel to death.

This is not a beggar. What you give, they will ask for.

Stern motioned to Lars Granik, who got up and walked out of the conference room to a small room next to him, where Bill Duffy and Gao Yuanyuan were drinking coffee.

The two followed Lars Granik to the conference room and sat down.

"These two represent Hammer's opinions, let's listen to them now." After introducing their identities, Stern said.

Savor looked at the two eagerly.

Although Li Ba put him and the Suns together in words, the result has not been settled, and no one can say for sure.

Bill Duffy smiled and said, "Hammer said, he..."

Having said that, he intentionally paused for a while, and took care of everyone.

Seeing that Savor was a little anxious, he continued: "He is very happy in the Suns."

"yeah!"

Savor jumped up excitedly, looking around, looking like a winner.

The other bosses shook their heads helplessly.

Savor yelled at Bill Duffy and Gao Yuanyuan: "You two, please tell Tie Hammer that the transfer of Sun's shares is already underway, and it can be done in two days."

Gao Yuanyuan nodded and said, "We will set up a private charitable foundation for Hammer and hold shares in the name of the foundation."

Stern and the bosses nodded. The rules do not allow players to hold shares in the team, and the identity of labor and management must be separated. This is the best way.

Moreover, it can also reasonably avoid taxes.

"Robert, let's do it as soon as possible." Stern said to Savor.

"Of course, I'll hurry back to Phoenix." Savor said excitedly.

Billions of dollars in market capitalization are coming back soon, and he can't help being excited.

At this time, Stern said again: "Then, let's talk about that transaction."

This time, the hornet's nest was stabbed again.

Jordan stood up, waving a thick cigar in his hand, and shouted angrily: "This transaction must not pass, otherwise the league will become a plaything for big teams, and small teams will become weaker and weaker. will crash."

Some of the smaller teams agreed with his words, but the big teams objected.

There is still a lot of opposition, because as many as 8 teams are involved in this deal alone, which is close to a quarter of the league's teams.

Lakers owner Buss said: "I don't think it's a question of the size of the team, but a question of whether you are willing to invest. For example, the Grizzlies have always been a weak team, but Robert is much richer than our Buss family. The latest Rich List, he is worth $7 billion."

Grizzlies boss Robert Pera smiled, shrugged his shoulders and said: "With the explosion of the finals, the team shared a huge bonus, which made me see the promising prospects of the league, so I joined the deal this time. , I hope to strengthen it and participate in the competition in the next few years."