Feng Yu prefers sports and believes that sports are a good investment. It's a pity that the domestic sports environment is so poor. As for sports in the United States, he can only watch basketball.
In the previous life, because Yao Yao joined the NBA, many Chinese people began to watch the NBA. Basketball was once more popular in China than football and table tennis. It was at that time that Feng Yu really started to pay attention to the NBA, but he only knew those stars.
He remembered that in the second half of this year, the NBA would be suspended due to labor disputes, and there were already rumors. Moreover, Los Angeles is a big city. If there are stars with gorgeous playing styles, the income will definitely not be too bad. Feng Yu can also take this opportunity to advertise his brand.
"Ralph, go find out who the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers is, what the team shares are like, and how much you can buy them for."
"Boss, do you really want to buy the Los Angeles Clippers? That team is one of the worst teams. In Los Angeles, fans all watch the Lakers and no one watches the Clippers." Ralph is also a basketball fan, but He prefers the NCAA.
"I know, but do you think the Lakers can be sold? Unless we are willing to pay a premium of more than double, can we still make money? The Clippers are easier to get, and we won't lose much."
"Boss, I know about your bet with Mr. Allen. You are too impulsive."
"One All-Star can change a team. Go ahead, understand the situation and negotiate as soon as possible."
The Clippers are so bad, the probability of winning the No. 1 pick must be very high. Look back at the draft report to see who the future All-Star is. Just try your best to select him, and then the team will find a way to trade him. The player you like is ready.
An hour later, Ralph entered Feng Yu's office again and placed a report on Feng Yu's desk.
"Boss, this Donald Sterling is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers and holds all the shares. He was previously in real estate and was a partner with Mr. Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, but the two of them run the team. The level is obviously very different.”
Also called Donald? Are you in real estate again
Feng Yu thought for a moment with his chin tucked in, then dialed a number: "Hi, Donald, are you busy now?"
"I'm not very busy. What do you want, Feng?" Donald Trump was a little surprised. The two of them just talked in New York a few days ago. Didn't Feng Yu go to Seattle? Why did he call me
"Let me ask you about a person, Donald Sterling. Do you know him? The owner of the Los Angeles Clippers is also in the real estate business."
"I know him. Do you have anything to do with him?"
Trump’s real estate investments are mainly around New York, while Sterling’s real estate investments are mainly in Los Angeles. They are both from top cities in the United States. They have met each other on different occasions and can talk to each other.
"I want to buy the Los Angeles Clippers from him. Can you help me make an introduction?"
Trump is confused, investing in a basketball team? In the United States, the NBA is at the bottom of the four major sports leagues. Why would Feng want to invest in basketball
It is not difficult for Feng Yu to do this favor, and Trump will certainly not refuse.
"No problem, I'll make a call. I'm going to Los Angeles in just two days. I can go with you then."
Before Feng Yu finished his cup of tea, Trump called back: "Feng, we have been contacted. We will be in Los Angeles the day after tomorrow and we can have lunch together."
After thanking Trump, Feng Yu hung up the phone with satisfaction, opened the information prepared by Ralph, and began to read carefully.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ market value is estimated at only $55 million! More than ten years ago, Sterling purchased it for US$12.5 million!
Calculated according to inflation, it seems that the market value of this team is going backwards!
Damn it, are you pretending to be awesome? It seems like you picked a really bad team. The attendance rate is second to last in the league, and this is Los Angeles!
In the past ten years, it has only entered the playoffs three times, and all of them were eliminated in the first round. The regular season is not over yet, but the Clippers have already determined that they will not win more than 20 games, and their winning rate is less than 25%!
And what about the pioneers at this time? Since Allen bought it 9 years ago, he has entered the playoffs every year starting from the second year. Even if it started to go downhill in the past two years, the playoffs are all in the first round, but they are still much better than the Clippers. .
This comparison makes the Clippers look even worse!
No wonder Allen is so confident, the gap is really not that big.
There was also a list of players who announced their participation in the draft this year. Feng Yu looked at them one by one and suddenly saw a former NBA All-Star, and he was a player he liked very much—Vince Carter!
Damn it, with such a dunk monster and gorgeous style of play, it will definitely attract attention. There are also All-Stars such as Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce behind. Any one of these three can become the cornerstone of the team. However, Nowitzki is still relatively immature and a late bloomer. Choose Carter. It's safer to have immediate combat ability like Pierce.
Judging the two's star appearance and autumn style, Carter is the most cost-effective. Of course, it would be even better if both of them could be selected to form a Gemini star!
Feng Yu suddenly felt full of confidence again. Maybe he would be able to enter the playoffs within two years.
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Feng Yu took Ralph to Los Angeles, and saw Trump greeting him at the hotel.
Get in Trump's car and drive all the way to the booked hotel.
"Von, Sterling is a bit arrogant and very stingy. If you want to buy the Clippers, I'm afraid he'll be very open-mouthed," Trump reminded. In fact, he also knew that Sterling looked down on black people. He didn't care at all about the basketball team, which was mostly black at this time. He just made sure not to lose money.
"Then I need your help. I made a bet with someone to buy the worst team and beat his team. If the Clippers can't be bought, then just buy other teams." Feng Yu He didn’t show any intention of buying it. Who knows if Trump has a better relationship with Sterling.
Trump also looked at Feng Yu in confusion. Did you buy the team just because you made a bet with others? Just bet, is it so extreme? You also want to buy the worst team. From what you say, then if you want to win, it must be a strong team
"Okay, I'll try my best."
When they arrived at the hotel, Feng Yu and the others went in and waited for almost half an hour before they saw a white man slowly coming in. At this time, Trump stood up and stretched out his right hand towards him: "Sterling, long time no see."
"Hello, Trump."
"Let me introduce to you, this is Feng, the second richest man in the world just announced by Forbes magazine, and a shareholder and director of Microsoft. Feng, this is Donald Sterling, the owner of the Clippers." Donald ?Trump introduced.
Upon hearing this introduction, Sterling's eyes lit up. It seemed that this bad team could be sold at a good price.
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Five two zero, nine eight, four six eight, welcome to join the group (To be continued.)
(End of chapter)