Chapter 636: A New Stage (The Finale)(1/2)
Lin Ying's words not only caused the Barclays Center to cheer again, but also received thunderous applause.
This is so true!
Even this is not just basketball, but also the reason why professional sports are loved by people.
Not only because the top players in this sport can make a lot of money, because the pyramid income in any industry is huge, but also because of what it can bring to ordinary people, 99.9% of whom are ordinary people in this world.
In this regard, Mamba Mentality is a similar example, except that it is transformed into something similar to belief.
When you face difficulties and setbacks, if you can think of such a passage, or such a spirit, you will no longer be afraid of failure, nor will you be trapped in setbacks and be unable to get out, then this sport has its most important
great meaning.
Amid the cheers and applause of the fans, Lin Ying once again raised the FMVP trophy with his right hand.
The camera showed that his swollen middle finger, which had been unbandaged, seemed to be raising the most dazzling flag at this time.
This is the era of the Nets and Lin Ying!
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Two days after the Nets won the championship, they held a massive championship parade in New York.
The scale of this parade is unprecedented, and the significance of winning four consecutive championships is extraordinary.
After participating in the championship parade, the team members went to the largest nightclub in the area to celebrate.
This is also the place where Jr. took Davis during the Finals.
After the finals, this matter was exposed by ESPN immediately. Davis was behind bars and forcefully shared half of the firepower for James.
As for James' retirement, which fans are most concerned about, James didn't answer at first. When he couldn't do anything anymore, he said something very James:
"Yes, I will become a basketball coach after I retire, but not now. I can't abandon my team like this. We still have unfinished business."
This sounds very irresponsible to everyone, but James' past characteristic of not keeping his word has turned out to be a good thing at this time, because the fans have long known that he will not deliver.
Of course, it is inevitable that his reputation will decline because of this incident and the incident of grabbing FMVP.
Lin Ying did not go to the nightclub with the team. He went to a local private estate, and then had a meeting there with Walken Dean and Prokhorov online.
"Lin, I have to thank you. You have brought the team to an unprecedented level. I am extremely proud of you."
Prokhorov's words were full of gratitude, but more importantly, he was reluctant to give up.
His subsequent turn also illustrates the origin of this reluctance.
"Because of my country, I have to sell the Nets. I have said this to Mark several times, but now I want to give you the power. This is the basketball kingdom you created. You have the power to choose who becomes the team.
New boss."
And what Prokhorov said next is shocking.
Generally speaking, when a team owner sells a team, the one with the highest price will definitely get it.
After all, who would be in trouble? You must know that the current market value of the Nets is at least more than 4 billion US dollars, and the difference between the first and second quoted prices can easily be tens of millions or even hundreds of millions.
Prokhorov gave Lin Ying such power, which was absolutely unprecedented and unique.
Of course, as he said, the Nets were just a low-level team before Lin Ying came. Although it has increased in value because he invested a lot of money and moved to Brooklyn, it is still a team with a mid-to-low market value at best.
.
It has only been 8 years since Lin Ying came to the Nets in 2011. In these 8 years, he has won 6 championship trophies for the team. It was all he did that allowed the Nets to defeat the Knicks and become a basketball player.
The only team in the league in terms of market capitalization.
From this perspective, this power is also justified.
Of course, all this is also related to Prokhorov's situation and his character.
Otherwise, according to Western values, it is impossible for employers to give players this kind of power. Just look at Jordan to know this. Even if Jordan is so great, he will not even have any say in the transaction in the end.
After the online phone call with Prokhorov was over, Dean Warken told Lin Ying a few big names who were interested in the Nets.
There are many big bosses, including the Canadian boss Cai, whom Lin Ying is familiar with.
However, these people basically have to join in the form of a consortium, because the current market value of the Nets is too high.
If you really want to buy a team of this level all at once, the only people who can easily come up with the money are super bosses like Ballmer next door.
But such super bosses are hard to come by, so the situation of the consortium seems to be inevitable.
However, this will also make the Nets' prospects more uncertain, because there are big bosses and small bosses in the consortium, and with more people, the uncertainty will increase.
It was already late at night when he returned home from the arena, and Swift had already fallen asleep. Lin Ying did not bother him, smoking a cigar and sitting in the river bend watching the scenery.
I said I was looking at the scenery, but in fact I was also thinking about my experience on this day.
I thought I could enjoy the joy of winning four consecutive championships, but I didn't expect to be entangled again so soon.
I was worried when suddenly there were footsteps coming from behind.
Lin Ying looked back and saw Swift coming out wearing a coat.
"You're back."
Swift said, walked over to Lin Ying and sat down, then leaned on his shoulder.
"Why did you wake up?"
Lin Ying held her in his arms.
"I turned around to hug you but couldn't hold you, so I woke up."
Swift said and shrank into Lin Ying's arms again.
It was at this moment that Lin Ying was greatly touched.
In order to win this four consecutive championships in recent years, he and Swift have not spent much time together.
Especially after Durant left this year, in order to complete his fourth consecutive championship, he often chose to practice in the arena.
Many times, it can be said that most of the time, he goes to bed after he goes to bed after practicing.
There were also times when he would feel Swift hugging him while lying down.
"sorry."
At this moment he felt a lot of guilt in his heart.
How many people envy his current life, but in order to achieve this, he unknowingly owes a lot to his family.
You must know that after Swift got married, like many artists, her album output decreased. This is also a sacrifice.
In comparison, he can be said to be selfish.
Swift didn't say anything, but just stretched out his arms and hugged Lin Ying tightly.
"Honey, do you remember what I told you before about becoming the boss?"
Lin Ying said.
Swift in her arms said "Hmm".
"I want to be the owner of the Nets."
Lin Ying said.
"Um?"
When Swift heard this, he straightened up from Lin Ying's arms and looked at Lin Ying in astonishment.
"There is no greater challenge for me in this sport."
Lin Ying immediately said with a smile.
Swift was one of the reasons why he made this decision, but he couldn't let Swift think that way because it would put a lot of pressure on him.
And that's not all the reason for his decision.
Because he just sat here and thought a lot, he finally came to the conclusion that instead of worrying about the uncertain future and deciding who will be his new boss, it is better to be his own boss!
Then he told Swift that after completing four consecutive championships without Durant, he also understood the reason why Jordan made the decision to retire in the first place.
Family is one thing, but having no challenges is another.
When the championship that many people pursue can already be obtained, winning the championship is no longer so interesting.
Even the last point, he could feel it in the chat with Tatum on the night of the championship. The Nets keep winning championships like this, which is not a good thing for the entire league. This will undermine the investment confidence of many team owners.
Therefore, after considering so many factors and having such an opportunity, he made such a decision.
"Dear, you are not an individual. You are now a member of the NBA. You still have contracts with your sponsors. You need to consider a lot when making a decision."
Swift very rationally gave some advice at this time.
"I have also thought about those things. Those are not problems. I will not cancel cooperation with them just because I retire."
Lin Ying has also thought about these issues. As for whether the NBA will be the same as Jordan's retirement because of his retirement, that is not something he can decide.
He has been selfish in front of his family for so long, and this time he will be selfish again for the sake of his family and himself.
"No matter what decision you make, I will support you."
To be continued...