Chapter 460: Chapter 460: Wade Dong's Influence
That evening, various basketball forums and short video platforms were frequently reposting similar videos.
Three elderly men in their 70s dominated the Dongdan Basketball Court, and their flashy moves were out of this world. The contrast was like a pig pretending to be a tiger, and fans were thrilled to watch.
However, once the fans calmed down, they became detectives.
There was no case that netizens couldn't crack.
Although Wade Dong and the other two had excellent disguises, no one would believe that a 60 or 70-year-old grandpa would have such physical qualities.
Reverse slam dunk!
Windmill dunk!
Butterfly through the flowers!
Super long-range three-pointer!
The moves were not only aesthetically pleasing but also full of explosiveness. These were undoubtedly professional players, or even NBA players.
Moreover, with so many NBA players visiting Huaxia recently, it was highly likely that these grandpas were NBA players in disguise... They could wear makeup, but it was difficult to fake their height. The fans quickly analyzed the identities of these three old men.
The tallest grandpa was the most skilled, and netizens figured out that he had used four streetball moves: Sky Hook, Crossover, Spin Move, and Silk Road... Among these, the Silk Road move was a signature of streetball masters, and this grandpa executed it even better than the original masters themselves.
Additionally, this grandpa spoke fluent Yanjing dialect, although it sounded aged. His identity was almost certain: Wade Dong!
With Wade Dong's identity confirmed, the other two grandpas were naturally identified as Curry and Irving. Irving's unique style was very recognizable, and netizens could easily distinguish him if they had a preconceived notion.
So, the three grandpas were Wade Dong, Irving, and Curry.
"Brother Dong is so bored that he took Irving and Curry to a street court to dominate on his first day after the wedding!"
"On the contrary, I think this is what a down-to-earth star should be like, unlike some who are high and mighty."
"I hope Brother Dong can visit other cities too, not just Yanjing~"
...
M Country, the league was destined for a turbulent summer.
The fact that the Suns, with their five stars, lost to the Heat had already disrupted the league's balance. If no changes were made, Robert Sarver would reap huge profits, but the interests of all other teams would be harmed.
On the third day after Wade Dong's wedding, Guo Zifeng flew to M Country.
"Brother Dong, I'm going to take on the owners of twenty-nine teams alone. Wait for my good news."
Before leaving Huaxia, Guo Zifeng also sent Wade Dong a text message.
Day 1.
Twenty-seven of the league's thirty team owners gathered in Adam Silver's office.
In the spacious conference room, the owners were smoking cigars, while Sarver cowered in the corner, trembling. The establishment of the Suns dynasty should have been Sarver's time to shine, but he knew that the purpose of this meeting was to target the Suns.
Adam Silver cleared his throat twice, "I think I understand what you mean, but let's hear everyone's thoughts."
"Last season, my team's market value dropped by 7 points..."
"My team's market value dropped by 11 points..."
"My team's market value dropped by 6 points..."
...
The more Adam Silver listened, the more displeased he became. Last season, over a dozen teams had experienced varying degrees of market value decline.
Guo Zifeng lit a cigarette with a smile, "You guys are still doing well. My team's market value dropped by 27 points, and I was thinking of selling it."
Other owners: "???"
"Mr. Guo!"
Adam Silver stopped Guo Zifeng, "The decline in the Nets' market value has nothing to do with you, right? Besides, if it hadn't dropped so much... you wouldn't have been able to acquire the Nets so easily."
"I'm rich~"
Guo Zifeng tapped the cigarette ash and leaned back, casually resting his arms on the back of the chair.
Adam Silver didn't want to deal with Guo Zifeng, "Last season, the league's overall business performance and market value increased, and it was the season with the highest growth rate in the past decade."
"That's only because one team made too much profit!"
Someone hummed and glanced at the corner, where Sarver remained silent. They were referring to the Suns.
Guo Zifeng sneered, "What does it matter to you how much they make..."
Most NBA team owners had their own industries, and some were even giants in their respective fields. The team was just one of their many businesses... But Guo Zifeng's industry was even more massive! He was not on any rich list, and that was his most terrifying aspect.
Among so many people, only Guo Zifeng spoke up for himself.
Sarver looked at Guo Zifeng gratefully, then quickly retracted his gaze in fear.
Guo Zifeng wasn't helping him; this carefree man was his biggest competitor. Because this guy had only one goal: to take Wade Dong away from the Suns.
Adam Silver tapped the table, "Everyone, please don't argue. Let's cut to the chase and state your thoughts directly."
Someone spoke up, "The Suns have disrupted the league's balance, or you could say, Wade Dong has disrupted the league's balance."
"Hehe..."
Guo Zifeng sneered but said nothing.
Adam Silver said, "You all know that the league has been so popular in the past two years, with overall revenue and market value growing rapidly. This is all thanks to Wade Dong's influence; he is the Jordan of the 21st century."
"I disagree with that statement!"
Guo Zifeng waved his hand and smiled, "Even peak Jordan's influence couldn't compare to Wade Dong's."
...
Adam Silver paused and reluctantly nodded, "I agree with Mr. Guo on this point. Wade Dong's achievements, his flashy style, and his identity as a Huaxia person make him a player like no other in any era."
Guo Zifeng said, "If this league wants to continue existing, it can't do without Wade Dong."
Adam Silver, "..."
Adam Silver wished he could give Guo Zifeng a big slap. This guy was so annoying, always stirring up trouble. The worst part was that no one could do anything about it. If he could go back in time, Adam Silver would do everything in his power to stop Guo Zifeng from acquiring the Nets and becoming an NBA team owner.
"Let's cut to the chase."
Someone spoke up, "As we all know, Jordan changed many league rules. In the 96-97 and 97-98 seasons, Jordan's salary exceeded 30 million, while the salary cap was only 2.4 million. Jordan was not restricted by the salary cap or the Bird Rights. Why can't Wade Dong be the same?"
Sarver spoke softly, "Wade Dong's salary next season is 47 million, which is already very close to the salary cap."
As soon as Sarver spoke, someone chimed in, "You should be happy. If it weren't for Nash retiring and freeing up salary space, could you have signed Durant? Could you have afforded the luxury tax?"
"I'll have to pay a lot of luxury tax next season..."
Sarver muttered.
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