Seeing that Lin Ying had made a decision, Swift said nothing more. After speaking, she leaned into Lin Ying's arms and hugged him tightly.

At least she was in a very happy mood at the moment. As the boss, Lin Ying could spend more time with her, Xiao Lin Yi, and their two unborn children.

…

Making a decision is easy, but making a good decision is not so easy.

The next day, Lin Ying made a video call with Prokhorov alone and informed him of the possible risks.

Because if he announces his retirement, the Nets' market value will definitely fall.

Lin Ying was even mentally prepared that Prokhorov might refuse, because the economic losses involved might be huge.

"Do what you want to do. My attitude has not changed. It is you who have brought this team to where it is today."

Prokhorov's attitude remained the same as before.

On the one hand, he is deeply troubled by the domestic environment and just wants to get out as soon as possible;

On the other hand, if Lin Ying really wants to retire, he can't stop him. The decline in market value is beyond his control. Moreover, under this premise, Lin Ying can reduce this decline as much as possible as the owner of the Nets.

In the end, he spent more than 200 million to buy the Nets. It was just a matter of earning more and less. He has always loved the Nets. Just like CSKA Moscow, the Nets are also his children.

Likewise, giving it to Lin Ying is the best result.

After finishing the phone call with Prokhorov, Lin Ying flew to Los Angeles and had an exchange with Kobe Bryant there.

The content of the exchange was naturally to persuade Kobe to join him in the plan to acquire the Nets.

The Nets have a market value of 4 billion. Unless Lin Ying seeks cooperation with Boss Cai to acquire the Nets together, it is impossible for him to buy them alone.

So his current idea is to buy 51% of the market value and become the majority shareholder of the Nets.

Then there is the issue of funding.

He is now the richest athlete in the NBA. Counting the companies managed by Su Feng, his personal assets are around US$2.2 billion, which is on the same level as Jordan.

But unless he wants them all, he won't be able to come up with that much cash.

So he has to find a partner, someone who understands basketball and has the ultimate love for basketball.

Kobe is that guy.

Kobe had played for the Nets before and knew the Nets very well, so there was no need for Lin Ying to say anything.

"Are you serious?"

Regarding Lin Ying's proposal, Kobe's expression was shocked at first.

He was shocked not because Lin Yinghui invited him, but because Lin Yinghui chose to be the boss after winning four consecutive championships.

Because the NBA stipulates that you cannot be an owner and a player at the same time, this means that Lin Ying has to retire.

"I came to Los Angeles the day after the championship parade. Even if it was April Fool's Day, I wouldn't joke like this."

Lin Ying said seriously.

Now Kobe knew that Lin Ying was serious.

"I'm joining."

Then he joined very simply.

Working part-time, who doesn’t want to be a boss?

Especially those who work their way to the top of the industry.

Moreover, Kobe did not join the job as a big boss to resist pressure. It is also very suitable for him now.

"Then let's get started!"

Lin Ying and Kobe Bryant fist bumped.

Just do it, do it.

After returning from Los Angeles, Lin Ying met Tatum again.

Tatum was shocked by Lin Ying's decision, but he couldn't say anything because it was completely Lin Ying's freedom.

And after chatting with Lin Ying for a while, he also supported Lin Ying's decision from the perspective of the sustainable development of the NBA.

Just after meeting with Tatum, Lin Ying announced his retirement on his personal social media and his decision to form a consortium to acquire part of the Nets.

"Basketball is no longer a challenge to me, but I still love it. I will show that love on a new stage. I will become one of the shareholders of the Nets."

The news quickly hit the entire NBA.

This has a greater impact than when Jordan retired for the first time.

After all, Lin Ying made the decision just after he officially surpassed Jordan!

Especially for Nets fans, who have just witnessed the team's four consecutive championships and have not yet recovered from the excitement of the championship parade, they are about to face another significant decline in the team's strength.

Moreover, Lin Ying's operation of becoming the boss after retiring is much more incredible than Jordan's back then!

Affected by this news, the Nets' market value also quickly declined.

However, what was different from what was expected was that the decline was only 200 million, which was much less than expected.

This seems incredible, but it is understandable.

After all, no one knows if Lin Ying did it on a whim.

If Lin Ying is gone and the Nets have a poor record, it is entirely possible for Lin Ying to make a comeback in a year!

Then, Nets officials quickly announced the news that the team had sold 54% of its shares, of which Lin Ying purchased 47% and Kobe Bryant purchased 7%.

As for the remaining 46%, the Nets will continue to seek buyers.

And soon, this part of the assets was bought by Boss Cai.

The Nets changed ownership much faster than expected, and the Nets immediately entered the "Big Three" era.

This result has many firsts. The NBA has a Chinese owner, and two of them came at once;

At the same time, the NBA also has a Chinese owner for the first time.

And not long after the Nets changed ownership, Anta officially began sponsoring the Barclays Center, which will also be renamed "Anta Center" in the new season. This made Chinese fans who were originally frustrated by Lin Ying's retirement feel a wave of excitement.

Inexplicable excitement and pride.

…

One year later.

The epidemic broke out around the world and the NBA almost came to a halt. However, it still managed to hold the playoffs in the park.

It was this season that the Hornets led by Durant finally reached the Finals. Their opponent was the Lakers led by James.

The two teams will compete for the 2020 NBA championship trophy.

Lin Ying appeared at the game.

"Shadow, if I win this championship, I will return to the Nets next year."

Before the opening game started, Durant approached Lin Ying and said.

Lin Ying looked at Durant and couldn't help but laugh. The old general who planted the flag remained unchanged.

"beep!"

The warm-up was over, the whistle sounded, Lin Ying returned to the few auditoriums, and the curtain of the 2020 finals officially opened!

(Complete the book).
Chapter completed!