Champion Creed
Chapter 741 - 741 253 First take the first championship of the comeback to the throne before anything else!

741: 253: First, take the first championship of the comeback to the throne before anything else!

(Asking for monthly tickets!)_4 741: 253: First, take the first championship of the comeback to the throne before anything else!

(Asking for monthly tickets!)_4 But the merger with America Online also merged the shares of the Hawks and the Warriors because these two teams were also originally under Time Warner.

“Currently, my personal stake in the Hawks is 41%, and in the Warriors, it’s 39%.

Due to severe losses, the board unanimously passed the sale of the Warriors and the Hawks, and a diluted shareholder like me no longer has the final say.

Damn, it’s like they’re snatching my two children from my hands!

I bought the Warriors and the Hawks back in the ’70s, over twenty years ago, and I have feelings for these two teams!

But those damn guys only think about cashing out existing assets to stop the losses!”

Roger knew that the sale of the Hawks was irreversible because it wasn’t a personal action by Ted Turner.

For the team, it’s quite an unforeseen turmoil.

Ted Turner adjusted his emotions, trying to calm himself down.

“What I want to tell you today is, even if I leave here, you don’t need to worry too much.

The party closest to taking over the Hawks is Atlanta Spirit LLC, a company that specializes in the operation of professional sports teams, and currently it owns the Atlanta Thrashers (ice hockey).

And this company’s shareholder team includes Bo Turner, my youngest son, and Rutherford Sidel, my son-in-law.

They will continue to steadfastly support you after receiving the franchise rights, and you can still think of the Hawks as your team!

Of course, the choice is yours.

If you think you can develop better elsewhere, I’ll also wish you the best.”

“Is your Russian friend Mikhail Prokhorov not interested in taking over the team?” Roger asked.

“He really wants to, but many league owners don’t want a foreigner participating in this game.

You know, one needs the approval of the league’s board of governors to buy or sell an NBA team, and the board consists of all team owners.

Only when the vote in favor reaches three-quarters can one get the approval to trade the team.

Obviously, Mikhail Prokhorov did not receive such a supportive rate.

First of all, he’s Russian.

Secondly, most owners think he’s another crazy person who doesn’t care about the luxury tax and would upset the league’s balance.

In this regard, I have already faced many criticisms.”

“I see, I will seriously consider it this summer, Ted.

Good luck to you, and may you overcome your difficulties soon.

Call me anytime if there’s any way I can help.”

“Thanks for your blessing and good luck to you too, Roger.”

After meeting with Ted Turner, Roger discussed this summer’s contract renewal at length with Eric Fleisher in his hotel room.

A change of team ownership naturally has a significant impact on the team.

When Ted Turner was leading the team, the team listened to whatever Roger said, allowing him to be a player with privileges above the management.

And Ted Turner didn’t care about the high luxury tax, he would spare no expense for a championship.

As he said, his investment in basketball was out of passion, not for money.

But what if there was a change of leadership?

Could this situation be maintained?

Ted Turner’s youngest son and son-in-law would provide support for Roger, which Roger and Fleisher had no doubt about, they would certainly become Roger’s people.

The question was, how much support could they offer?

After all, neither of them was the largest shareholder of Atlanta Spirit LLC, which had many shareholders.

They were operating the team not as individuals, but in the name of the company.

So, how many decisions could those two actually make?

And how would they advocate for Roger if there were differences with the management?

All these were unknowns.

Eric Fleisher suggested that Roger look at the free agent market, but Roger declined.

“Anyway, Paul and Sean are on rookie contracts, with small amounts.

And under the current labor agreement, rookies don’t have the right to opt out of contracts.

So no matter who takes over the management, they’re not likely to be traded away.

This means they will be my long-term helpers, and this foundation will always be there.

Therefore, I still have confidence that I can fulfill the promise I made initially, I don’t want to leave after just empty talk.

Now, let’s focus on the present.

First and foremost, let’s go win that first championship back on the throne!”

The team sale turmoil did not affect the Hawks, in the Eastern Conference Finals Game 4, the Heat, who were already out of spirit, were slaughtered by the Hawks with a 37-point victory, the Hawks soldiers completed a 4-0 sweep for revenge, advancing to the Finals with an 11-0 record in the playoffs!

Pierce was thrilled, his nightmare had finally been shattered.

Last year’s Eastern Conference Game 7, that night of 1 for 9 shooting, that key shot that caused the team to lose the game, had always been his nightmare.

Tonight, it was all over.

He used a 4-0 series to crush all fear.

Pierce couldn’t stop crying tears of joy, hugging Roger: “Damn, how am I supposed to calm down!”

Roger wrapped his arms around him, patting his back: “You don’t need to calm down right now, let it all out.”

The next day, the cover of Sports Illustrated featured a photo of Sprewell kneeling in front of Roger.

The bold headline directed the battle towards the Lakers:

“The people from Miami thought they had the best Latrell Sprewell, but he still had to submit at the feet of the god.”

Phil Jackson looked at the magazine, took a deep nervous breath, and remembered the days when he competed against Roger.

Here he comes, Roger, the most intimidating player in history, really here again!

(The second update today might be slightly later than the normal 5 PM, but it won’t be skipped)