Microsoft was in big trouble at this time, but Feng Yu didn't care at all. He appeared in front of the American public again, just sitting in the Los Angeles Storm team's arena and watching the team's games.
This year the team selected two second-round picks, one from China and the other from Argentina's Manu Ginobili. Among them, after Feng Yu found a relationship, he was immediately released by the original team and came to the Wind and Rain team to report. At this time, he served as Rodman's substitute. Ginobili decided to train in Europe for another two years and has not landed in the NBA for the time being.
In the first round, a man named Artest and a man named Andrei Kirilenko were selected. The latter was directly asked to leave by Kirilenko, saying that he was one of his own and he would train him himself.
Artest was traded to the Rockets, and with a contract that was about to expire, he used a sign-and-trade method to get back the Rockets' meritorious player Olajuwon for 30 million in three years. It also marks that the Rockets have officially entered reconstruction.
At this time, Olajuwon was no longer the person who could dominate Jordan back then. Dameng's footsteps were still flexible, but the injuries on his body made it difficult for him to show his strength, and the mid-range shot was no longer so accurate. Otherwise, the Rockets The team won't let him go either.
But Feng Yu still tried his best to facilitate this deal. He had no choice but to do it. There were no good centers on the market anymore. The players he could like were either not for sale, or they had to be replaced by Carter or Pierce. These two are the guarantee of the team's attendance and the cornerstone of the team's future. How can they be sold.
It happened that the Rockets wanted to rebuild, so the two sides hit it off immediately. Although the salary of the Fengyu team increased again, Feng Yu felt that it didn't matter, as long as the team played good games and improved its performance.
And after Olajuwon came, he really suppressed Rodman, allowing the Storm team to finally have a real boss in the locker room. And he also has a wealth of game experience that can be passed on to these young people.
At this time, the Storm team had two main tactics. Olajuwon, Rodman, Pierce, Carter and Billups started the game. They mainly played positional offense.
Pierce and Carter are both impactful players, and Olajuwon's passing support in the interior is also a masterclass. Billups has a steady style of play and tough defense, which greatly enhances the defensive strength of this lineup.
When coming off the bench, Mobley, Lewis, Alston and others are also fast break experts. When paired with one of Pierce or Carter and others, they are also very popular.
Before this year's All-Star Game, the Los Angeles Storm was in the sixth position in the Western Conference. This defied the expectations of many experts. Can a team that only started rebuilding last year make it to the playoffs in the second place
Many teams have expressed disdain for the Wind and Rain team. A team led by old, weak, sick and young people will not survive in the first round even if it can enter the playoffs.
Among them, the two most aggressive teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Because the Lakers and the Storm are in the same city and share the same arena, even the fan base is the same, so the competition is of course fierce. This year, the Lakers are also led by the big fat man and are performing very well. They are currently ranked first in the Western Conference. Their goal is the championship.
The Trail Blazers are entirely because of Paul Allen. The relationship between the two has risen to another level after Feng Yu dumped Microsoft stock.
The media exaggerated the relationship between the two as being incompatible with each other. Some media even broke the news that the reason why Feng Yu bought the basketball team was because of a bet with Paul Allen. He wants to buy the worst team, and then create a team of kings to destroy the Trail Blazers!
The last time the two teams met this season, the Wind and Rain team won, and this time, Paul Allen even declared in a high-profile manner that they were here for revenge!
After Feng Yu asked Coach Karl, he responded directly: give the Trail Blazers another failure.
But in this game, Olajuwon, who usually only played about 20 minutes, and occasionally had to take turns, actually played for 35 minutes, beating the Blazers inside hard, and only punished six fouls. Just two of them, they seemed to have a second spring.
The Wind and Rain team also won with a big score of 107:91. At the post-match press conference, Olajuwon added another shot: Don't let us meet in the playoffs, otherwise you won't be able to make it past the first round this year! He was also very angry at the Rockets for trading him. He wants to prove that he is still the dreamer who can dominate the paint and even dominate the game!
Looking at the triumphant Feng Yu, Paul Allen felt angry. If Feng Yu hadn't sold Microsoft's shares, would Microsoft's stock price have fallen
After the game, Feng Yu stopped Paul Allen enthusiastically: "Paul, long time no see. How are you lately?"
Paul Allen wanted to grab Feng Yu's neck and yell: "Microsoft's stock price has been falling, you ask me if I am okay? My team was just defeated by your team, you ask me if I am okay?"
This is like cutting a knife into someone's body and then spreading a lot of salt on it!
Paul Allen snorted and planned to leave. He didn't want to talk to Feng Yu!
"Hey, hey, Paul, we are all old friends after all. You flew all the way to Los Angeles, how could I not entertain you? How about I treat you to a meal?"
Paul Allen blurted out: "I won't eat with you!"
As long as the word "eating" is mentioned with Feng Yu, he will think of that unforgettable trip to China and feel nauseous!
"How about a cup of coffee? Why, don't you give me this little face? We can talk about Microsoft."
Hearing what Feng Yu said, Paul Allen said angrily: "Microsoft's affairs have nothing to do with you. We have nothing to talk about!"
Feng Yu was clearly gloating over his misfortune. He would not give Feng Yu a chance to ridicule him!
Feng Yu shrugged: "So it seems that Microsoft's lawsuit has been defeated. By the way, when does Microsoft plan to launch a new operating system?"
"Does it have anything to do with you?"
"Yes, I am a shareholder of Lianxiang Group. Doesn't the contract between Lianxiang Group and Microsoft still have one year left?" Feng Yu said with a smile.
"Then we should talk to Liu Chuanzhi! Also, Microsoft's lawsuit will not be lost!"
"Paul, for the sake of our former partners, I advise you to cash out your Microsoft shares as soon as possible. Microsoft's stock price cannot rise. It would be great to take the money and invest in other things." Feng Yu Very "sincere" advice.
"Are you kidding me? Do you need to tell me whether I cash out my stocks? I'll just leave if there's nothing else to do. I have nothing to talk to you about!"
When Paul Allen left, Feng Yu looked at his back with a smile on his face. Whether Paul Allen cashes out or not, it is inevitable that Microsoft's stock price will fall.
If you cash out, it will accelerate the decline of Microsoft's stock price and Paul Allen's assets will shrink. But if he doesn't cash out, Paul Allen's assets will continue to shrink.
So no matter how you calculate it, Paul Allen will definitely lose.
The sharp fall in the US stock market has already begun. Well, maybe we can add some fuel to the fire!
(End of chapter)