Chapter 805 Baldy Xiao's Attitude

At this time, Bill Duffy began to perform the work of the agent, and said: "Robert, with the current status of the hammer, with his strength, how is it compared with Jordan back then?"

After his words came out, Frank and Gao Yuanyuan looked at Colangelo and Savor.

Colangelo and Savor looked at each other and both understood what Bill Duffy meant.

In the 1995-96 season, Jordan, who came back for the first time, led the team to win the championship again, but his contract expired, and at this time the Knicks began to pursue him, offering a sky-high contract, 15 million contract + 15 million Endorsement contract, a total of 30 million annual salary.

This annual salary was approved by Stern, and it can be said to be the absolute highest salary in the league. In the future, it is equivalent to an annual salary of over 100 million.

But there was no luxury tax and maximum salary restrictions at that time. The Bulls finally used the Bird contract to renew Jordan with an annual salary of 30 million.

When Bill Duffy mentions this now, he naturally hopes that Li Ba will receive similar treatment in the Suns.

Of course, the situation is different. Now there is an expensive luxury tax and a maximum salary limit. Moreover, Li Ba's six-year contract has only passed one year, and it is far from the time to renew it.

But having said that, Li Ba retired and the contract was terminated. If he comes back, it may not be impossible to talk again, everything can be operated.

Colangelo said at this time: "Although Hammer's career has just begun, his contribution to the league now can be seen from the frenzy of ratings created by the 5-double playoffs this time, which is very large. It is not lost at all to Jordan's contribution to the league."

Savor said at this time: "Actually, the league and the media also believe that Jordan made the league reach the first level and became one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States. His contribution is self-evident."

As the boss, when he said this, he really expressed his approval for Li Ba, and he really hoped to keep Li Ba.

There is a price to be paid for these words, and money will be taken from his pocket in the future, a lot of benefits.

But he also made it very clear, just like the Bulls boss back then.

When Jordan retired for the first time, he played baseball for two years. That baseball team was also owned by the Bulls. The Bulls didn’t lose even a dime of their NBA salary to Jordan. In those two years, Jordan got double the salary from the Bulls.

Gao Yuanyuan said at this time: "Of course we can't talk about renewing the contract now, but with the strength and status of the hammer, and as the creator of his 5-double, he is eligible to get the exclusive privilege, not by others. Stabbing in the back. We have to get the franchise for him this time, or we'll support him leaving the league entirely for another sport."

Bill Duffy said: "Of course, we will not break the basic rules of the league. We are different from Pat Riley."

Colangelo and Savor looked at each other and nodded. The former said, "Bill, Gao, let's talk about it."

In fact, Stern had discussed it with them a long time ago, and hoped that they could talk to Li Ba first.

Next, several people began to discuss.

Gao Yuanyuan and Bill Duffy first raised the deal veto.

With Li Ba's current qualifications, according to the rules, he can't meet the requirements, and there is not enough time, but who makes the situation different now?

Colangelo said that he would discuss this with the league. The league can formulate special rules, and then this clause can be added to the contract with the Suns. The Suns themselves have no objections.

The second point is that the Suns and the league use some form to supplement Li Ba's interests.

For example, team shares.

Speaking of this, there is no trouble, because after Li Ba announced his retirement, the market value of all the teams now fell by more than half overnight.

If he comes back, these market values ​​will of course rise, so it is completely acceptable to give away a certain amount of shares.

Even Savor directly stated that he could negotiate with Sun shareholders to sell part of the shares.

Of course, he wanted to completely bind Li Ba. Li Ba's becoming a shareholder of the Suns would only benefit the Suns, not harm them.

Of course, the transfer of funds will definitely not be undertaken by Li Ba, but the person responsible for this incident.

He won't let people like Pat Riley go, even if people like Riley have no money, isn't there a boss behind them? If something happens, then take money out to settle it.

He even guessed that there might be big capital behind these people.

For example, certain sneaker companies?

He knew that Li Ba's team had been negotiating a sneaker contract for the past few months, but Li Ba's inclination did not fall to those big brands. Perhaps those big brands wanted to suppress Li Ba and lower his value?

Gao Yuanyuan gave a share ratio of 20%.

The size of the team is based on the Suns.

After the finals, the market valuation of the Suns experienced a surge, from $1 billion to $3 billion, but after this incident, the latest valuation dropped by 80%, leaving only $600 million.

Moreover, according to some valuation investment banks, this valuation will also depend on the performance of the new season and is expected to decline further.

Savor spent 400 million to buy nearly 70% of the team's shares in 2004, that is to say, he basically didn't make any money when it fell to 600 million.

Based on 600 million, the two achievements are 120 million.

In other words, Li Ba asked the league for compensation of 120 million U.S. dollars this time.

Savor and Colangelo don't even need to count or even think about it. As long as Li Ba announces his return, the team's valuation will definitely return to 3 billion. What is 120 million? And it doesn't cost the Suns money.

It's just that the transfer of the shares must be done before Li Ba announces his return, otherwise no one is willing to sell the shares.

Third, the league must formulate some kind of rules to try to prevent these things and conspiracies that prevent a certain team from strengthening from happening.

This is no problem, Stern has agreed.

Fourth, at the home court of all teams in the league, Li Ba must have a seat to demonstrate his status.

Although this is to elevate Li Ba's influence and status and embarrass other teams, it is really no problem, because in front of huge interests, everything is not a problem. What is a little face?

Basically on these points, Colangelo and Savor quickly agreed, saying that they would immediately start negotiating with the league.

On the afternoon of July 6, Colangelo sat down with Stern and other league management.

Of course, the owner of the Heat is also among them, but Pat Riley is of course excluded.

"It's impossible. He is not qualified to get the veto right at all. He is challenging the bottom line of the league and breaking the rules of the league. If he is agreed to, the other superstars will also ask for the veto right. Is it possible to give them all?"

Hearing the first request, Baldy Xiao immediately expressed his opposition, and said to Stern very strongly and firmly:

"Mr. President, we can't promise him. What I want to say is that without him, our league can still operate, just like we didn't come here without Jordan? What we have to do now is to stay tough! "