Chapter 1032: Becoming a Boss After Retirement? (Third Update!)

It's completely normal for Benson to feel this way.

Tang Tian followed the path of basketball godfather-team owner-league president in his previous life. Apart from being a player, he was actually very good at other things.

"Then what price do you think is appropriate?"

After coming back to his senses, Benson asked.

This question was asked very naturally, and she was surprised after asking it.

She was putting Tang Tian on an equal footing.

"I remember the Lakers' offer was 150 million a year, and it was signed 6 years ago. I think it has to be more than that, 160 million a year."

Benson's eyes widened even more after hearing what Tang Tian said, feeling a little bit surprised and a little bit excited.

FOX is not Time Warner, and it is not that wealthy. The previous mention from 750 million to 1 billion is unprecedented.

Now it is equivalent to asking them to raise it from 1 billion to 1.6 billion. This is unrealistic even if you think about it.

But what Tang Tian said before also makes sense. After all, FOX is a national live broadcast, and the regional charges are different from Time Warner.

So theoretically, that's possible.

And once such a contract can be signed, the Pelicans really have the possibility to surpass the Lakers.

The Pelicans don't even have to worry about the super luxury tax they may face next season.

"I think it's unlikely that they would accept such an offer, it looks a bit ridiculous and it's very risky."

Benson still expressed his worries.

The Pelicans are now in full swing, but no one can guarantee their future record.

It doesn't matter for the Lakers. Los Angeles fans are rich, and even if the team's record is not good, there will still be a certain basic ratings there.

Moreover, Los Angeles is a natural destination for free agents. If you go to a few superstars, they will be available again immediately.

But the Pelicans are different. They are in New Orleans and are where they are today all because of Tang Tian.

This season, it was Tang Tian and his hard-working brothers who achieved this effect.

But player contracts have a limited number of years, and Walker and Butler may not all stay when their contracts expire next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that Tang Tian’s new contract with the Pelicans actually only has two years left. If Tang Tian leaves by then, FOX will suffer losses and go bankrupt.

After all, without Tang Tian, ​​New Orleans and the Pelicans would be nothing.

Therefore, FOX senior management will definitely consider these and be cautious when signing.

"I have a proposal."

Tang Tian suddenly said.

"you say."

Benson saw Tang Tian's expression suddenly become serious, and he also sat up straighter.

"In FOX's endorsement contract, you can add an additional clause. If I continue to stay with the Pelicans, then the amount of the broadcast contract will be calculated as 160 million a year. If I leave, then the broadcast contract will be 60 million a year."

"..."

After listening to this, Benson felt that Tang Tian was talking nonsense. The amount was too different.

Although the reality may indeed be like that. With Tang Tian and without Tang Tian, ​​the Pelicans are two teams.

"I will always stay with the Pelicans, but there is one condition. After I retire, I can acquire 10% of the shares of the Pelicans."

Tang Tian's next words silenced Benson.

Capital and labor are actually on opposite sides.

Tang Tian's request was equivalent to directly changing from a labor employer to an employer after he retired.

But it’s not impossible to consider.

As early as the last century, there was actually something similar between Johnson and the Lakers.

Johnson has been a Laker all his life and has brought huge benefits to the Lakers.

After he retired, Bass gave Johnson some shares as a gift.

However, in modern times, U.S. laws have improved and stock gifts have become illegal.

Buss and Kobe had conflicts over gifts before.

Old Buss wanted to give it away directly, but Kobe couldn't take it. Kobe wanted to buy it directly, but Old Buss refused.

"I need to communicate with the team first."

This matter involved so much that Benson did not make a decision immediately.

Tang Tian nodded.

In fact, for him, it is too early to consider things after retirement at this time.

But since Benson was given such an opportunity, he must seize it.

Although it doesn't make much sense for him to make money after retiring, he still has to live.

Moreover, with his shares in the Pelicans, he can enter the management and even completely acquire the team in the end and become the team's majority owner.

This was also a major reason why he would not choose to go to Charlotte as he had originally envisioned.

Such a major matter cannot be resolved in a day or two.

Tang Tian didn't care too much about this. It would be best if he had it. If not, he could wait until he was about to retire before considering taking his time.

After he talked to Benson about it, he forgot about it and focused all his energy on the game.

The Pelicans' next game is two days later, against the Rockets.

It’s also fun to say.

ESPN's prediction before the start of the season ranked the Bucks seventh, the Thunder sixth, and the Rockets fifth.

In the preseason, the Pelicans beat the Bucks for two consecutive games, then in the regular season opener, they beat the Thunder again, and now they will face the Rockets.

Putting aside the accuracy of ESPN's strength predictions, this really feels like preparing a list of upgrade challenges for the Pelicans, one by one.

The game also attracted much attention domestically.

Because of Cousins' season reimbursement, Chinese player Zhou Qi got some opportunities.

In the previous opener, he played for 10 minutes. Although the time was not much, it was all in the regular rotation stage.

For domestic fans, this match is not only a show for the Big Four of the Pelicans, but also another Chinese Derby.

The Pelicans arrived in Houston a day early.

After the day's training, Tang Tian took Zhou Qi out for a meal alone.

Also accompanying him was Ding Yan Yuhang.

Rose took a rest, and the Pelicans recalled Ding Yanyuhang from the Development League for this game.

The place to have dinner is Yao Yao Restaurant.

This is very special for three people, and all three of them are in a good mood.

Because of Tang Tian, ​​the strength of the Chinese men's basketball team has become stronger in one way or another.

Not only because of the epic championship a year ago, but also because there are more Chinese players in the NBA now than in history.

The first person in the alliance of Tang Tian Zheng'er's Eight Classics;

Yi Jianlian left the Lakers and returned to the Nets last season, signing a three-year, 30 million contract, and is also a serious starting power forward;

Zhou Qi also seems to have a chance to enter or even be firmly in the rotation with the Rockets;

Ding Yanyuhang also signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans;

In addition, Guo Ailun also played in the summer league and dominated the CBA;

This is the most glorious era of the Chinese men's basketball team.

"You have to gain muscle mass, but you still have to speed up your three-point shooting and practice more."

Eating is not the purpose, but giving Zhou Qi some guidance is.

Before coming to Houston, Tang Tian had already watched the Rockets' opening game. The main purpose was to understand the opponent, but he also saw some shortcomings of Zhou Qi.

I failed to seize two three-point opportunities in 10 minutes, both because the shot speed was too slow.

Just like Yi Jianlian back then, in an NBA level game, the speed of the shot can mean a lot of things.