When interests and making money are combined, Chu Huan believes that he should be able to satisfy both his own interests and his own interests.
Magic Johnson and Bird ruled the NBA in the 1980s and expanded the NBA's influence in North America. Now that Bird has been selected by the Celtics, Chu Huan naturally cannot give up the Magic.
Learn from Johnson!
Hearing Chu Huan's answer, Jerry West fell into silence again. Just now, she was still thinking about playing a big show under Chu Huan's nose, that is, since Chu Huan has decided to choose Johnson,
Take yourself and make Johnson a striker.
But he didn't expect that Chu Huan didn't give him this opportunity at all. During the conversation between Chu Huan and Jerry West, Chu Huan understood Jerry West's character, and Jerry West also understood Chu Huan's character.
character.
That means being rich and willful. You'd better obey his decision, otherwise what awaits you is to pack up and leave. As for his status in the hearts of Lakers fans, it is simply not enough for Chu Huan.
A modern Jiaku Stadium has already made Lakers fans have a strong impression of the new owner of their home team. More importantly, he has basically been consuming the Lakers team in the past three years as the head coach of the Lakers.
The fans' favorable opinion of themselves.
Under such circumstances, Jerry West could only satisfy Chu Huan's request.
"I got it boss!"
After seeing Jerry West's attitude, Chu Huan showed a satisfied smile.
At this time, Feng Jing walked in and whispered something in Chu Huan's ear. Chu Huan smiled and nodded, stood up and said, "Let's go and see Johnson, who is about to become a member of the Lakers!"
Jerry West nodded, and the two walked out of the office together, went to the reception room, and met the Johnsons and his son who were already waiting here.
Johnson naturally knew Jerry West, but he did not know Chu Huan. After meeting Chu Huan, he showed a puzzled expression. When the staff around him whispered to him, the young Chinese in front of him
After becoming the owner of the Lakers, the confusion on Johnson's face became even more obvious.
what's the situation?
The owner of the Lakers is actually an Asian?
Didn’t it say that the owner of the Lakers is a bank in Los Angeles?
In other words, this Asian is also the boss of this bank?
Could this Asian be a Japanese?
Johnson, who had countless question marks in his head, did not hide his doubts. After all, he was only a young man under the age of 20 at this time.
"Hey, are you Japanese?"
Magic Johnson asked Chu Huan carelessly.
Chu Huan smiled and shook his head: "No, I am a Chinese!"
"Oh, I have never heard of a Chinese becoming the owner of an NBA team!" Magic Johnson said exaggeratedly.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Then you already know it now!"
"Hey, although we ate something on the plane, we are already hungry now. Don't you have nothing to eat here?" Magic Johnson continued.
Chu Huan said: "There is a restaurant in the arena, why don't we go there to eat and chat at the same time?"
"Of course!" Magic Johnson said with a smile.
Chu Huan walked out of the reception room first, followed closely by Jerry West, and Magic Johnson swayed behind. At this time, his father grabbed Magic Johnson and whispered.
"You shouldn't have spoken to your boss with that attitude just now. After all, he will be the one who will pay you your salary in the future!"
Magic Johnson's father was a janitor for the Chrysler Automobile Company in Michigan. He and Magic Johnson's mother had nine children in total. The burden of the family had already smoothed the corners of his body.
Magic Johnson shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly: "Hey, daddy, he just might become my boss. You have to know that I just led my university to win the NCAA championship. Every NBA team
Teams all want to sign me, so he is begging me to join his team!"
Johnson also understood what Magic Johnson was talking about, but he also had his own worries and said softly: "Although other teams also want you, the Lakers have a good history in the NBA. In addition, how much do you want to get?"
Salary is decided by them!"
Magic Johnson didn't want to explain anything to his father, so he just nodded perfunctorily.
A group of people arrived at the restaurant of the arena.
Chu Huan had a waiter come over and ask them what they wanted to eat.
Magic Johnson and his father ordered burgers, while Chu Huan asked for a glass of water.
"Johnson, you should know that our Lakers have already won this year's No. 1 pick. I can tell you right now that we are very satisfied with your performance in the NCAA, so we are ready to sign you with this year's No. 1 pick!
"
Chu Huan sat there smiling and preaching.
Magic Johnson smiled and said: "Thank you Mr. Chu, although I would like to join the Lakers, but..."
Before Magic Johnson could finish speaking, his father Johnson had already spoken, saying: "So we are very willing to listen to the Lakers' offer!"
Jerry West said at this time: "This is the draft, not signing free agents, so the choice is ours, not yours!"
Magic Johnson leaned back in his chair and pretended not to care: "Of course, but maybe I can answer the question of college and play in the NCAA for another year, so I want $600,000!"
"Haha!" Jerry West sneered, and then said: "Jabbar is a league superstar, and he is also a master of bargaining, but in the end we only signed it for $650,000!"
Magic Johnson laughed: "So $600,000 is just right, of course, this is the current price!"
When Jerry West was about to say something else, Chu Huan had already taken the initiative to speak. Although Chu Huan really wanted to build a team that he liked, a mere $600,000 was not much money for Chu Huan, but
Chu Huan didn't want to break the rules. Of course, what Chu Huan didn't like was making Magic Johnson feel proud.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! At this time, Chu Huan has already seen that the current Magic Johnson has a common problem among black young people, a high self-esteem and pride. What Chu Huan wants is an obedient ball.
Team, so before Jerry West was so arrogant with him, Chu Huan didn't allow it, which directly destroyed Jerry West's prestige, and now Magic Johnson is doing the same.
"An annual salary of 500,000 yuan is the highest you can get!"
Jerry West was a little surprised when he saw that Chu Huan did not meet Magic Johnson's request. After all, Chu Huan just showed his admiration for Magic Johnson!
"Sir, in my opinion, basketball is my job, and I am worth 600,000!"
Magic Johnson took a bite of his burger and gave a tough sermon.
Chu Huan waved his hand and said: "Wrong, I gave you this job, so you have this job. If I didn't give it to you, then you wouldn't have this job!"
Magic Johnson stood up and said: "Then there is nothing to say. I can choose to go to other teams, or I can choose to go back to school and study for another year in college!"
Chu Huan said with a smile: "If that's the case, I can assure you that no team except the Lakers will sign you this year, and there is no way for you to go back to school and continue studying!"
Magic Johnson was stunned for a moment, confused and angry, "You are threatening me, don't forget that I just led Michigan State University to the NCAA championship this year, how could any team not want me!
"
"Hehehe." At this time, Johnson also stood up, stopped his son, then looked at Chu Huan who was sitting there and asked: "Sir, can you tell me more specifically?"
Chu Huan pointed to the phone on the bar of the restaurant and said to Johnson: "At this time, you can call home and check on the situation at home. Maybe you will know why I can say this!"
The father and son duo of Johnson and Magic Johnson looked at each other. One of them is from the bottom of North America, and the other is a young boy who has not graduated from college. To put it bluntly, they are two people with no knowledge, and their only support is
In fact, it’s Magic Johnson’s skills.
But now Chu Huan's attitude has exceeded their understanding, so at this time Johnson could only walk to the bar out of curiosity and dial his home phone number.
Then Johnson, who was holding the phone, suddenly changed his expression.
After he put down the phone, he didn't pay attention to Magic Johnson who came up to ask him what happened. Instead, he came to Chu Huan, but was stopped by Han Yang, who had been guarding Chu Huan.
"Sir, you can't do this? Please, please!"
Magic Johnson came to his father's side and asked in confusion: "Daddy, what happened?"
Even Jerry West, who was sitting at the dining table, was watching the scene curiously, and he had no idea what was happening.
Johnson then told Magic Johnson: "Just now a group of FBI broke into our home and found some flour in your room. Now they are preparing to take your mother away, and when we return, they will also
Take us away immediately!"
Magic Johnson was stunned, Jerry West was stunned, and they all looked at Chu Huan blankly.
Magic Johnson knew that he would never touch those things, Jerry West also understood that it was too coincidental, and Chu Huan could not know so clearly, so there was only one possibility, and that was this
This matter was arranged by Chu Huan.
But does Chu Huan have such a big influence in North America?
Do people from the FBI even listen to him?
Chu Huan smiled and said: "The annual salary is 500,000 US dollars a year. In addition, I can give you a Nike advertising endorsement with an annual salary of 200,000 US dollars, making your income more than Bird Bird, but you have to play hard for me, otherwise
If you do, what’s waiting for you is jail time, and your parents will also lose their current jobs!”
Magic Johnson just asked Chu Huan for an annual salary of 600,000 US dollars. In fact, he wanted to get the same annual salary as Bird. After all, in Magic Johnson's view, the big player he defeated in the NCAA Finals this year was officially
The team is led by Bird, so his annual salary cannot be less than Bird!
In fact, Chu Huan can solve this matter in a more gentle way, such as using a gentle policy, but this year Chu Huan does not have so much time to gentle Magic Johnson, he still has a lot of things to do.
Magic Johnson stood there blankly. This was the first time he felt the reality of the world. Before that, as a basketball star at Michigan State University, he received applause and flowers wherever he went, but now Chu Huan
His behavior made him understand one thing: he is just an ordinary person.
One word from the upper class can actually determine one's life or death!
Under such circumstances, Magic Johnson has no other choice. Although the way he agreed is a bit aggrieved, it is better than going to jail by himself. In addition, what makes Magic Johnson a little happy is that he also has an extra pair of sneakers.
endorsement contract!
"I know sir!"
Seeing that Magic Johnson had given in, Chu Huan nodded to Feng Jing. Feng Jing walked to the phone at the bar, dialed another number, said a few words, and came back.
Chu Huan said to Johnson: "You can call home again. I believe those people have left!"
Johnson looked at Chu Huan in horror, is this the real big shot?
After a while, Johnson came back from the bar and nodded to Magic Johnson, indicating that those people had left.
Magic Johnson collapsed and sat down on his chair.
Jerry West sat there and stared at Chu Huan blankly. Only then did he realize how impulsive his behavior just now was.
"Okay, now that the matter has been settled, let's eat. The burgers here should be pretty good!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Jerry West, Magic Johnson, and Johnson were sitting there. In fact, they were not in the mood to eat, but looking at Chu Huan's smile
, the three of them simultaneously launched an attack on the food in front of them.
Chu Huan sat there and smiled. They are all mean!
At this moment, laughter suddenly came from the restaurant.
Everyone looked around, and Chu Huan saw that it was Li Xiaolong and Jabbar walking over. Although Li Xiaolong was Jabbar's master, Li Xiaolong still looked a little short up to Jabbar's abdomen.
"Ah Huan, I didn't know you were coming to Los Angeles until today after listening to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's talk. Why didn't you call me?"
Li Xiaolong preached happily.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "I was just about to call you after I finished handling the matters here, but I didn't expect you to come over first!"
Jabbar smiled and greeted Chu Huan: "Sir!"
By the way, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is now a contracted actor of Apex Pictures, but he only plays some small roles and has no reputation. But who made Kareem Abdul-Jabbar like acting, just like O'Neal later
!
After the two sat down, Li Xiaolong asked Chu Huan how long he would stay in North America this time, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled and said hello to Jerry West before speaking to Magic Johnson.
"I know you, you played very well in this year's NCAA finals. It seems that we will become teammates in the future!" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said with a smile.
Magic Johnson had not yet reacted to his shock and was no longer as lively as before. He forced a smile and greeted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't think much about it, he just thought that Magic Johnson would be a little reluctant to let go on such an occasion, so he continued to smile and said: "Don't be nervous, Director Chu is a very good person. If he hadn't contacted Apex Pictures, I would have
There is no way to become an actor. If you play well for the Lakers, Chairman Chu will definitely take good care of you!"
"Haha!" Magic Johnson responded to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with a dry smile. If you had come earlier, you would definitely not have said such a thing.
"What do you want to do tonight?" Li Xiaolong asked Chu Huan.
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "No, I thought it would take some time to sign Magic, but the two of us had a very happy chat. He has already agreed to join the Lakers, so I don't have anything to worry about!"
Magic Johnson: "..."
Li Xiaolong immediately said happily: "Great, there is a party at my villa tonight, you can come too, you will definitely like it very much!"
Chu Huan came here for a vacation and said with a smile: "No problem!"
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also extended an invitation to Magic Johnson and said with a smile: "Johnson, come too, I'll let you see life in Hollywood!"
Magic Johnson didn't want to agree, mainly because Chu Huan felt like a devil to him at this time, and he didn't want to have too much contact with Chu Huan.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has invited you, let's come together. But in this kind of life, after you officially join the Lakers, you still have to exercise some restraint!"
Magic Johnson, who did not dare to disobey Chu Huan, could only nod.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar happily said to Chu Huan: "Sir, it seems that your charisma has conquered Johnson. I heard that Johnson is a very proud man."
I was not conquered by his charisma, but by his power!
Magic Johnson thought helplessly.
.
That night, Chu Huan came to Li Xiaolong's villa. At this time, Li Xiaolong had become a first-line star in Hollywood, and he had already obtained the status he wanted when he came to Hollywood.
So the partygoers who came to Li Xiaolong's villa at this time were either Hollywood's first-line stars, directors, producers, and because of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, many NBA Lakers stars also came.
Chu Huan saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar taking Magic Johnson to chat with the Lakers stars, but it was obvious that they were not very happy.
Chu Huan didn't care about this. NBA stars have always been like this. They go to college purely to jump into the NBA. Few of them will finish college honestly like Duncan.
So it's almost impossible for them to understand the rules.
Especially in today's NBA, the entire environment is filled with violence, alcohol, women, and flour. It would be strange if there is no chaos!
Let them make trouble on their own, since I haven't had time to watch them play in the past few years anyway.
Chu Huan is not well-known in Los Angeles, and few celebrities recognize Chu Huan's appearance. Therefore, when Chu Huan first arrived at Li Xiaolong's villa, no one at the party took the initiative to say hello to Chu Huan. In response to this, Chu Huan
He didn't pay much attention to it, and there was no such thing as someone deliberately provoking someone and then being slapped in the face by Chu Huan.
But soon someone came to Chu Huan's side, but it was not the stars, but the top executives of the film company. Hollywood movie stars didn't know Chu Huan, but it didn't mean that these top executives didn't know Chu Huan.
After they discovered Chu Huan in the crowd, they immediately came over and took the initiative to chat with Chu Huan. The purpose was naturally to schedule films for their own film company!
"Who is that Asian? Why are he surrounded by senior executives of various film companies?" After seeing such a situation, someone curiously asked the people around him.
However, the people around her obviously didn't know Chu Huan, otherwise they would have gotten close to her by now.
At this time, Black and White Cinemas had the largest cinema chain in the world, and Chu Huan had a complicated relationship with Kelly, the president of Hollywood's Apex Pictures. If these celebrities had recognized Chu Huan now, they would have gone over to say hello, and they would have
It's useful to stand here.
But it didn't matter. Soon as the senior officials left, everyone knew Chu Huan's identity, so Chu Huan slowly became the focus of the entire party.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! For those male celebrities who take the initiative to come forward, Chu Huan usually smiles and chats for a few words before leaving. As for the female celebrities, anyway, this time
, there were a lot of phone calls around Chu Huan. If Chu Huan wanted to do something fancy tonight, one night would definitely not be enough!
"Hello!"
While Chu Huan was hanging around these female stars in Hollywood, a boldly dressed girl stood in front of Chu Huan, holding champagne in her hand and a green smile on her face.
It looks familiar, but I can't remember who this girl is for a moment!
"Hello!" Chu Huan said with a smile: "Who are you?"
"Jenny Buss, my friends all call me Jenny!" Jenny Buss said with a smile.
Chu Huan knew who this was. Wasn't it the daughter of Old Buss, the one who would take away the management rights of the Lakers from his brother in the future?
This is also a very romantic female boss, but she does have the talent for romance, and her figure and appearance are above the standard of excellence.
"It turns out you are Dr. Bass's daughter. Why haven't I seen you on the big screen?" Chu Huan said with a smile.
"Do you know my father?" Jenny Bass asked Chu Huan curiously.
Of course he knew it. If he hadn't taken action in advance, Buss would have been discussing with Jack Cook about buying the Lakers by this time!
"I have heard that the Chrysler Building purchased by your father was a very successful business!"
Before acquiring the Lakers, Buss was engaged in real estate business in Los Angeles, and what he was most proud of was the acquisition of the Chrysler Building. However, in another time and space, Buss had no choice but to acquire the Lakers.
The Chrysler Building was given to Jack Cook at a discount!
"My father always told me this. It seems that you and my father should have a common language!" Jenny Bass said happily.
"So, you are here to be a pioneer for your father?" Chu Huan asked with a smile.
"Couldn't it be that I noticed that you were the best man among the crowd and took the initiative to come here?" Jenny Bass asked proudly.
"Of course, if that's the case, I will be even happier. Then we won't have to see your father tonight!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
Jenny Bass's expression was stagnant. She was indeed here to stand up for her father. She and Old Bass came to Li Xiaolong's party tonight. As for how they met Li Xiaolong, only God knows.
.
Soon, Old Bas noticed Chu Huan, and then learned Chu Huan's identity from other people's mouths. This made Old Bas want to get to know Chu Huan immediately, but although Old Bas was a playboy, he was also a playboy.
He is a very observant person. Based on Chu Huan's performance at the party, Old Bass noticed that Chu Huan was not in the mood to talk business on an occasion like today.
Then when he saw the female celebrities around Chu Huan, he immediately asked his daughter to come over and take the initiative to talk to Chu Huan.
But Jenny Buss is still too young, and Chu Huan got involved in her after just a few words!
"Haha, Director Chu is really funny. I hope you won't make our acquaintance unhappy in this way!"
Old Bass, who had been paying attention to the situation here, walked over with a smile.
Chu Huan smiled and shook hands with him and said, "Dr. Bass!"
"Dr. Chu!" Old Bass also extended his hand.
"What's the matter?" Chu Huan asked Old Bass.
Old Buss said: "I know that Chairman Chu went to the Lakers today. I wonder what Chairman Chu thinks of the current Lakers?"
Buss Sr. was a crazy basketball enthusiast like Ballmer, the later owner of the Clippers. Later generations only knew that Buss Sr. bought the Lakers for $67 million, but they had no idea that it was already the Lakers.
Bass’s entire net worth was lost, and even some of the money was borrowed from his ex-wife.
This is also the reason why in later generations, the Buss family will not be ranked among the richest owners in the NBA.
Now Old Buss still wants to buy the Lakers, so he showed up at this party tonight, not because someone tipped him off, but because Old Buss had investigated Chu Huan and knew the relationship between Chu Huan and Li Xiaolong
, so Li Xiaolong held a party tonight, and Old Bass found a way to get in.
"It's like this. I personally really hope to own a team. I'm thinking that if Director Chu is dissatisfied with the current Lakers, he can sell this team to me, and I will definitely give it to Chu.
A satisfactory price!”
Jenny Bass looked at her father and Chu Huan curiously. She didn't know much about Chu Huan, which made her not quite understand why Chu Huan could have a weapon so easily that her father had always loved but couldn't.
NBA team!
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Dr. Bass, do you know how much money our Jiaku has invested in the financial center we are building in New York?"
Old Buss understood what Chu Huan meant. He was not qualified to buy the Lakers from Chu Huan!
"Sorry, I have other things to do!"
After saying that, Chu Huan turned around and was about to leave, but at this moment Jenny Buss took Chu Huan’s arm and said with a smile: “I think you need a female companion tonight!”
Chu Huan looked at Old Bass, who didn't seem to care much about it.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "We really need a female companion!"