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Chapter 165: Play Your Ball

After spending a few days in Houston, the endless reports from newspapers and radio stations made Rockets fans really pay attention to the boss king for the first time, the founder of Red Hat, the dazzling Silicon Valley company, and the new Chinese owner of the Rockets from across the ocean.

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tonight

NBA live broadcast, the key battle in the first round of the playoffs.

Previously, in the match between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers tied 2:2 in a best-of-five match. Tonight will be a key battle to decide who can advance to the second round.

It's important.

Wang Yaocheng, the new Rockets team owner, was welcomed with unanimous applause from the audience when he entered the arena.

This game broadcast by the NBA League will be broadcast live to viewers across the United States. Football legend Payton introduced enthusiastically in the commentary:

"Wow... we saw Boss Wang, the youngest team owner in the league, appear on the stage. He is so young and energetic, waving to everyone, and received a warm welcome from the Houston fans at the Compaq Center."

"He came to the sidelines and was chatting with the Rockets head coach. We can see that Rockets fans have high hopes for this young boss and hope that he can lead the Rockets to the top of the league."

"This is a legendary young tycoon. Two mergers and acquisitions about him have just been reported, causing an uproar in the American financial community."

"Boss King bought the Playboy brand with his own money, worth as much as 180 million U.S. dollars, which has attracted heated discussions in the financial media, with mixed reviews. At present, it seems that it is mainly malicious ridicule and pessimism. Most critics believe that this is a

A failed deal.”

On the same night, the boss spent another $88 million to buy the Houston Rockets."

“According to reliable sources, N boss Mr. Turner’s evaluation of this is;

Look! What kind of garbage did that kid buy?

Marvel animation and Playboy, plus a basketball team, these are all a bunch of junk. If this Chinese boy is willing, I also have a DC comic here, and I will happily sell it to him."

"It is said that when someone told him about the sale of the Houston Rockets, the boss didn't think about it for more than a minute and said: Then buy it."

"Oh my God! Can you believe it? It's as easy as buying a hamburger."

"This is an amazing world of rich people. When you spend 270 million US dollars in one night, no one will say that the boss king is a miser. To be honest, I also want to be such a miser."

Payton's words caused a burst of laughter on the court. When the fans looked at Wang Yaocheng, it was like looking at a glittering golden man.

The invisible aura of wealth makes him even more charming.

On the sidelines of the court, Wang Yaocheng greeted the starting players one by one. Main center Hakeem Olajuwon came over and hugged him, showing a good relationship and winning a round of applause from the home team fans.

The coach and starting lineup members of the visiting Los Angeles Clippers also came up to say hello one by one, making themselves familiar with the new team owner.

These NBA star players know in their hearts that the 29 NBA teams trade with each other very frequently. Who knows that one day they will not come to the Rockets.

Regardless of whether there are dates or not, it is always right to hit two shots first.

Wang Yaocheng immediately took the microphone and gave a passionate opening speech to the fans:

"Hello gentlemen, ladies, ladies and lovely children who are here at Compaq Stadium today!

I am the boss king, and I will witness the growth of the Houston Rockets with you in this arena. We will face pain and failure together, and we will eventually move towards glory."

"Let us all work together. The Rockets will embark on a road full of thorns and ups and downs, and the honor will definitely belong to us."

His brief opening remarks won a warm response from the fans of the home team, and the stadium was filled with cheers.

Many fans stood up from their seats, waving their arms in excitement, and some female fans rolled their hands into the shape of a trumpet and shouted:

"Boss King, let's go on a date."

"Hell, you Bichi, the boss king is my man. We have been together for a long time."

"Fa Keyou, you lying bitch."



Wang Yaocheng paused for a moment and said: "I prepared first-meeting gifts for the enthusiastic fans and friends, a Rockets scarf for each person, and a KFC meal for each person, including burgers, French fries and Coke.

Finally, I wish everyone a happy night and a happy life every day. I love the Rockets and I love you."

This combination of punches really won the house.

The Compaq Sports Center was filled with excitement, and the cheers of the home team fans almost broke through the stadium. They happily played in crowd waves, cheering one after another, showing their happy mood.

The fans don't care about a KFC meal. They are happy to have sent away the stingy boss Charlie Thomas and welcomed the generous new boss King, which will give the Rockets more resources and stronger support.

In the player transfer market, the Rockets, with their deep pockets, are very competitive and can bring back bigger players with better records.

Die-hard Rockets fans feel very happy at the moment, and they want to share this happiness with others.

More than half of the home team fans here are die-hard Rockets supporters. With the improvement of the team's performance this season, the fans' expectations have also increased. Not only do they hope that the team can advance to the second round, they have even set their sights on the Western Conference Finals.

Compaq Arena was packed with people, everyone came to support the Rockets.

The new owner, Boss King, ordered a KFC set meal for every fan in the arena, which really hit the conservative and simple g-spot of the Texans, and the joy instantly exploded.

"I like this yellow-skinned boy. If he could tame a fierce horse, I would be more pleased with him."

"Come on, old George, there are a few local boys in Texas who can do it. I like this boss king better than the cheapskate Charlie Thomas. At least he is richer."

"Hahaha, I think the Rockets may have a shot at winning the championship next year!"

"Hmm, he looks very young, cool, and so rich. As long as he leaks a little bit, we can put together a championship lineup."

"Especially since he comes from a mysterious continent. Do people still have long braids in that place?"

"Oh! You idiot, don't read Chunge and Playboy all day long, and masturbate to magazines. The boss of Team Rockets is from Hong Kong. That's the territory of the British."

"..."

Generally speaking, Wang Yaocheng is very satisfied with his performance and has won the recognition of Texas fans.

As for this small gift, it only cost more than 200,000 US dollars at best, and it has truly won the support of more than 10,000 die-hard fans. It is a huge profit no matter what.

Hidden in this is Wang Yaocheng's little thought. His purchase of the Houston Rockets and becoming the owner of the team means that he has huge influence in Houston and even Texas, which is equivalent to giving himself a layer of protection.

Whether it is commercial activities or international mergers and acquisitions, if they encounter overt and covert threats outside of business, these people should consider the public impact and proceed with caution.

If this path is feasible, you might as well consider other metropolitan areas. Whether the acquisition of the team is profitable or not is secondary. The key is to rely on the fanatical fans. This huge influence is equivalent to your own protective umbrella.

For example, the New York metropolitan area is home to the famous Yankees, Mets, NBA New York Knicks, etc. of the Major League Baseball League.

Americans love sports, and there are many enthusiastic fans of the four major sports leagues, so there is no shortage of acquisition targets.

If we establish a stable group of fans and supporters in the New York metropolitan area, California metropolitan area and Texas, and supplement it with corresponding local media, we can ensure that Red Hat has no worries about doing business in the United States.

All this actually doesn't cost much, but the effect is very good.

Wang Yaocheng was thinking about it, and the old man was sitting beside the water fountain on the sidelines, quietly waiting for the whistle to start.

Not far away from him, two women, Julia Roberts and Rebecca, were sitting on the sidelines, watching the game with great interest, whispering a few words from time to time, and glancing at Wang Yaocheng.

The opening whistle sounded and the fierce on-field competition began.

After a few rounds, the Los Angeles Clippers retreated on defense and a basketball went out of bounds. Rockets guard Hardaway quickly ran to the sideline to receive the ball and smiled at Julia Roberts with a very flattering expression.

This scene was captured by sensitive media reporters.

His eyes looked back and forth between Wang Yaocheng and Julia Roberts, and suddenly, he felt a sudden realization.

It turns out that the big news is hidden here!

Wang Yaocheng did not expect that the media reporters had such a keen sense of smell. He was having a heart-to-heart talk with coach Rudy Tomjanovich and did not focus on the court.

Boss King; "The Rockets are in pretty good shape this season. Do you think the Rockets have the strength to compete for the championship?"

Tang Shuai; "Boss, basketball is round and anything can happen. The Rockets are performing very well. We can try to win the championship this year."

Boss King; "You mean... the current lineup is enough, I can put away my checkbook."

Tang Shuai; "Oh... no! The team needs your support very much. This is the most important thing to us. He is irreplaceable."

Boss King; "Then I want to hear the truth."

Tang Shuai; "Okay, please listen to my detailed analysis;

The Houston Rockets are a team with a tradition of high centers. From the early days of Moses Malone, Ralph Thompson to Hakeem Olajuwon, the team was built with traditional centers as the core, and their style of play was based on solid defense.

War is the main thing.

Currently, the Rockets have formed a twin interior towers dominated by Hakeem Olajuwon and Thorpe, and their lineup of interior players is at the peak of the league.

Olajuwon, the Rockets' first star player, averaged 27.3 points per game and was dominant on both the offensive and defensive ends. Thorpe, the second center, averaged 14 points and 10.06 rebounds per game and could make a guest appearance.

Power forward, assisting Olajuwon in turning the Rockets' triangle into a fearsome iron barrel formation.

The performance of aliens Cassell (averaging 6.07 points per game, 2.9 assists per game), Maxwell (averaging 13.6 points per game, 5.1 assists), and Kenny Smith (averaging 11.6 points per game, 4.2 assists) in the starting lineup

outstanding.

Among these players, Maxwell's performance is more dazzling. As the league's three-point champion for two consecutive years, he has created many opportunities for the Rockets to open up opportunities for their opponents on the offensive end.

Although the Rockets have a pretty good lineup, they don't have many options when facing opponents restrained by the league, and they lose more than they win.

In the preseason, the Rockets will encounter the New York Knicks' "Gorilla" Ewing, who has the league's top center, the Magic's "Shark" O'Neal, the Utah Jazz's Karl Malone, and Olajuwon will all have a tough time.

Fighting on the inside all the time consumes a lot of physical energy.

for example;

Against Ewing, the top center of the New York Knicks, in the game between the two teams, because the league's top high centers restricted each other, Hakeem Olajuwon could not get rid of the opponent's entanglement, and it was difficult for other players to break the deadlock.

The Suns, led by Barkley, the league's top power forward, often use quick counterattacks and strong inside attacks to put the Rockets in foul trouble and at a disadvantage in confrontations.

Therefore, the Rockets have the ability to compete for the championship, but they have little hope."

These words were very thorough. Wang Yaocheng pondered for a moment and said, "What do you mean...the lineup still needs to be strengthened?"

"So we urgently need your checkbook, boss. As long as you give me the players I need, I can bring you the championship."

"Coach, you can't promise such big words casually."

"Boss, I can give you a military order. If you cannot fulfill your promise of bringing back the championship trophy, general manager Carroll Dawson will happily hand in a letter of resignation."

Wang Yaocheng looked at coach Rudy Tomjanovich with a half-smile; "Rudy, I like your humor, tell me, who do you need to complete the lineup?"

"Glider Drexler."

This thunderous name made Wang Yaocheng take a breath of air. He could no longer remember the Rockets' winning lineup and the detailed inside story in 1994 and 1995. As a fan of Yao Ming, he only heard the commentator mention that while watching the Rockets TV broadcast.

A mouthful.

In the 1993 season, which is currently underway, the Rockets probably won't get far in the playoffs, and will only make it to the second round at most.

Glider Drexler is a native of Houston and currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. He serves as a shooting guard or small forward. He is a top star among the top ten most valuable players in the league and possesses extremely strong strength.

As a veteran player who has been in the league for ten years, Glider Drexler led the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs for four consecutive years, and reached the Finals in the 1991 and 1992 seasons to compete with the Bulls led by Air Jordan.

Overall championship.

In the end, the Trail Blazers lost the crucial Game 6 with a 79-64 lead entering the fourth quarter, losing 4:2 and missing out on the championship.

After the start of the 1993 season, Glider Drexler suffered from injuries and his condition declined severely, and the team's record also plummeted.

"Are you sure?"

"Boss, we received cryptic news from Drexler's agent. The implicit meaning behind the words shows that Drexler is tired of Portland and it is impossible to bring him another championship here.

The ring, that was the only thing he longed for.

Therefore, Drexler may choose to opt out of the last year of his optional contract..."

Wang Yaocheng looked at Tomjanovich's happy smile and glanced at his pocket from time to time, feeling a little regretful about the promise he had made;

This guy just climbed up the ladder without being polite at all.

"Uh... give the list of players you need to general manager Carroll Dawson and ask him to solve the contract issues and bring me the players you need. I am only responsible for writing the check."

"Bingo, I love you boss."

"Okay, let's play with your ball."

The team's new boss, Wang Yaocheng, seems to have brought good luck to the Rockets. The score has been very tight on the court, and the defensive intensity of both teams is very strong. The Rockets finally relied on the outstanding performance of Hakeem Olajuwon to win.

They won this crucial battle 84:80 and successfully advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Their opponent in the Western Conference semifinals is the Sonics, a very tough opponent.

Accompanied by cheers like a tsunami in the Compaq Sports Center, the Rockets excitedly bumped their chests, clapped their hands in celebration, and threw their towels high into the sky. They were qualified to enjoy the cheers of the fans because they were real

Fighter.


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