readytorunbook Chapter 1130 New CEO!Lin Yi is back (the 5th update in a row!)
Chapter 1130 New CEO!Lin Yi is back (the 5th update in a row!)
Chapter 1130 New CEO!Lin Yi's comeback (fifth of ten consecutive updates!)
Tatum and Gerondis flew back to New York overnight from Tokyo.
Because shortly after Lin Yi finished his interview with ESPN, the NBA received cordial greetings from all sponsors around the world.
The referee incident in the Eastern and Western Finals has evolved into dissatisfaction and doubts by basketball fans all over the world towards the league's top management.
When talking with Lin Yi back then, Tatum once said that Lin Yi's every word was enough to affect the progress of the NBA, but obviously, Tatum still underestimated Lin Yi's energy.
Especially after Lin Yi retired, the Lin Mis suppressed their negative energy for a whole year.
Lin Yi didn't blame the league much in the interview, but he managed to convince people that he chose to retire because of Xiao Hua and the various injustices of the league.
It has to be said that language is an art.
And Lin Yi artistically brought basketball fans from all over the world to his side.
To put it bluntly, from the retirement speech to the interview not long ago, Lin Yi never imposed thoughts on the fans, he just used a few words to guide people to think for themselves.
Well, there are no black calls and misjudgments in the NBA, and there is no human manipulation.
Say this, do you believe it?
Well, long live the NBA, long live the league, long live Silver.
Hey, say this, do you believe it?
Don't be naive, youngsters!
Reality is not a fairy tale, it is spotless, and when you really enter the big dye tank of society, you will know that if you are not cheap, others will kill you.
Good three views are necessary, but as it is said in Nine Pins of Sesame Officials, to deal with sluts, you have to be cheaper than him, and to deal with corrupt officials, you have to be better than him.
As a player, Lin Yi sincerely does not want to interfere with things that have nothing to do with the court, but the question is, do you know that if you have to study with the referee before a game starts, do you know how tiring the game is?
It's like don't blame Serie A's revenge on South Korean players back then, why don't you fucking look at what the Italians experienced in the 02 World Cup?
And just when the flood of negative reports and all kinds of negative public opinion completely washed away the NBA's dam, Xiao Hua felt as if he had lost his soul, and sat limply in his position.
This time, he has no chance to have both ways.
This time, he didn't have the chance to be all-round.
Because on Twitter, more than 80% of NBA players are on the side of Durant and Davis.
On Twitter, countless fans are questioning the fairness, openness and justice of the NBA.
All TV, radio, and print media are overwhelmingly denouncing the NBA.
As the saying goes, everyone pushes back against the wall. Back then, Stern embraced the Chinese market with video tapes, and the NBA relied on targeting Anthony and Artest's heavy punishment to build a good image. Everything that Stern carefully planned back then disappeared at this moment!
The bosses of the league can't sit still, because sponsors from all over the world greet not only the NBA, but also their wallets.
Once the image of the NBA is completely annihilated, it is not just the NBA that is finished.
"I never dreamed that this earthquake would come so early." Gerondis, who had originally planned to take the risk, said with emotion after returning to New York.
"Adam is too anxious, but it's okay even if the ratings drop. After all, didn't we experience all this when Michael retired? It's just that he got into a dead end. He wanted to prove himself too much. He wanted to tell everyone that the NBA's success in recent years is not because of Lin, but because of him. But he forgot that the league president should not be the protagonist. Jay, have you ever seen that in David's era, the league president was constantly mentioned by people? The league president went to the front of the stage to become a star?"
"Because David knows better than anyone else, so what if everyone says that Jordan saved the NBA? Isn't that just a topic that leads the NBA in a good direction? As the managers of the league, the more transparent we are, the better. Because only when we become transparent people, people's attention will be on the game and on basketball itself!" Tatum said with emotion.
"You're right, man, but what are we going to do now? Honestly, it all sucks!" Gerondis said.
Soon, the league meeting was held after Tatum and Jaylendis returned to New York. Facing the crisis of the alliance's reputation about to collapse, it took almost no time for the team owners to reach an agreement with the league's top management.
Adam Silver must resign.
And must take the initiative to take responsibility.
The referees must also apologize, and the referee union must give a corresponding solution to the misjudgment and introduce a referee misjudgment assessment system next season.
The top executives of the league must conduct crisis public relations as soon as possible to let the players understand that if the league is really over, then everyone will have nothing to eat.
Bring the players back to the same front, and we will overcome the difficulties together.
In addition, this meeting unanimously passed the motion that Tatum will temporarily serve as the president of the league.
"I said guys, I think this alone is not enough to save the current image of the alliance that is about to collapse." Looking at the big shots in the conference room, Tatum said very seriously.
"However, this is the best solution we can come up with at present. The pressure brought by public opinion this time is really too great. We are almost condemned by the whole United States, oh no, the whole world!"
"No, I mean, we need some external help to help us attract the attention of fans and public opinion." Tatum said with a smile and looked at the crowd.
"What way?" Everyone looked at Tatum curiously.
"Don't forget that when Lin retired, he never said that he would not come back, and don't forget that he only left basketball for a year, let alone his influence on the NBA and basketball, and most importantly, he is not yet 28 years old." Tatum reminded everyone.
"Don't think about it, Lin won't think about coming back in a short time." The Knicks owner Dolan said with a look of irritability.
Damn you, other things, do you stinking scumbags know how much money Lin Yi lost to labor and capital after he retired?Every time I mention this, I get angry!
"Yeah. James (Dolan) was right"
"Everyone, the important thing is not whether Lin will come back, but we need him back, just like we needed Michael back back then, don't hesitate, you know Lin's energy better than me, and you also know how much money sponsors from China give us every year. Lin's return benefits all of us. This should belong to his era, why are we unwilling to admit it?"
"Just because he is Chinese? Do we have to have an American basketball player to be No. 1 in basketball history? We are the country of basketball, but don't forget that the United States has more than just basketball. Look at Europe, the center of world football is Europe, right? But the two recognized world champions are from South America. Lin is popular and powerful, and has excellent conduct and deeds. Why should we abandon such a player? He is the treasure of the league and the cash cow for all of us!"
Tatum's words quickly plunged the meeting room into contemplation, while Dolan said angrily, "Look at how much money you have lost this year. Do you think Lin is helping me make money alone? Don't forget, each of you has a share in the sponsorship share from China!"
"And it was already agreed that the next broadcast agreement, Penguin will pay 40 billion US dollars, but now? I am also wondering why you have been supporting Adam so much before? Don't you see it? He was wrong from the beginning, and we are falling into the abyss with him!" Dolan said angrily.
"That's right, that's right, look at what we've been treated to, all kinds of negative news, and some fans even greeted my family directly last night!" Kings boss Ah San said angrily.
"So, I will invite Lin Yi back." Tatum looked at a group of bosses who greeted Xiao Hua kindly.
"Wait, if I remember correctly, according to the regulations, it has been a full year since Lin's comeback this time? That is to say, he can choose other teams. Is my understanding okay?" The owner of the Houston Mosaic team had a flash of inspiration and smiled.
"Yes, that's right." Tatum nodded.
This time, the meeting room was fried again.
Because if Lin Yi makes a comeback, it seems like a hiss~~~!Fuck, this is so fucking crazy!
Dolan panicked immediately, because Dolan found out that it seemed that Lin Yi could indeed choose another team to come back.
Because according to the regulations, when Lin Yi retired that year, the Knicks and his contract had ended. After he retired for one year, he could not choose the Knicks.
Fuck you uncle, how could you forget this.
So when everyone was discussing what chips to use to attract Lin Yi, Dolan hurriedly sent N text messages to Lin Yi in a row.
Hmm. These text messages have nothing to say.
The main ones are the following:
"Lin, are you having fun recently? I heard that you plan to take your family on a trip? I have a new private jet that you can use as you like. If you like it, I will give it to you."
"Also, I recently bought a few new sports cars, but I'm too old to use them, why don't you drive them?"
"By the way, how did you think about the last time I discussed with you? Shares of the Knicks, consider it?"
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James - Licking - Dolan.
"I don't believe labor and management, you guys can still treat Lin like me!" Dolan thought angrily.
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PS: The fifth update of ten consecutive updates!bring!
(End of this chapter)