NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 265 Money and Wealth (Daily Chapter)

On July 2002, 7, the Bucks' palace drama came to an end.

After failing to enter the playoffs, the management finally chose to trade Glenn Robinson, who was unruly and disliked training.

The Hawks seemed to have gotten a bargain, sending Toni Kukoc, Leon Smith and a 2003 first-round pick to get the All-Star forward.

Before the sports commentator made a comment, Ray Allen, who had already returned to Milwaukee, was happily interviewed, and by the way he turned into an upright boy:

"I promise Milwaukee fans that this new Bucks team will make it to the Finals."

"I can't wait to train with my new teammates. I will throw myself in the training hall this offseason. Next season, the team will get back on track!"

Regarding this transaction, head coach George Karl was not in a happy mood. He has always disliked Ray Allen's big mouth and firmly believed that internal matters of the team should be resolved in the locker room.

It is a pity that when the management made the choice, the diligent Ray Allen eventually became the future of the team.

Head coach George Karl also quickly expressed his position. This coach who likes tough guys did not forget to PUA Ray Allen again:

"I don't want to discuss this trade, but what I do know is that if the Bucks want to break out of the Eastern Conference, our core players must step up defensively."

"The team leader must lead by example. He needs to give his best in every game, not only on the offensive end, but also on the defensive end."

"Barbie can't achieve anything in the league!"

These words naturally angered Ray Allen. Privately, because George Karl didn't like Ray Allen's "elegant" style of play, he simply called Ray Allen within the team this past season. Barbie doll".

The sports media is still unclear about this, but after this public announcement, everyone knows Ray Allen's new nickname.
  Soon the two started talking to the media from a distance, starting a new round of fighting. Now everyone knew about the contradiction between the core players and the head coach.

Some teams are naturally ready to make a move, and Ray Allen may not be for sale!

At the end of July, the Bucks' deal made the free market completely lively.

Young fans can also enjoy the news on the Internet. Online news is updated very quickly. It is not necessary to discuss the authenticity of these news, as long as it is interesting, it is enough!

For the melon-eaters in New York, the FBI arrested a female lawyer of Lynn Stewart, accusing her of having ties to extremist organizations and delivering terrorist messages.

As soon as this news was reported, sensitive New Yorkers were immediately startled.

Originally, a large number of financial institutions quickly moved to Midtown Manhattan, and many residents also chose to leave Manhattan.

The breaking of this news proves that there are still unsafe factors in this city. It can be expected that the residential vacancy rate in Lower Manhattan will continue to rise!
  This weekend, Li You took Milinda and Jin to entertain their partners.

The yacht departs from Chelsea Piers in the morning and sails along the Hudson River, taking in the New York skyline and landmarks.

Through the service of Express Company, Li You and Bobby rented a large luxury yacht.

The standard is similar to the one owned by WorldCom boss Bernard Ebbers. It is also equipped with a helipad and other facilities.

Naturally, everyone brought their family members to the weekend party. Milinda and Jin were both wearing white dresses and chatting with the "wives circle" at this time.

Citadel Hedge Fund was founded by Ken Griffin, a Harvard-educated billionaire who is young but definitely the best of the best.

In a few years, his personal assets have exceeded US$5 million. It is not easy to achieve this achievement at the age of 34. Of course, making big money is inseparable from the support of his family.
  Ken Griffin's wife Anne Dias is a 30-year-old blonde French beauty.

This man is also not a flower vase. After graduating with honors from Georgetown University, he worked as an analyst in the investment banking department of Goldman Sachs in New York.

After receiving an MBA from Harvard Business School, he joined Soros Fund Management as an analyst, and was later promoted to a portfolio manager.

Anne Dias just launched her own fund in New York last year, and Julian Robertson, the founder of Tiger Management, provided her with start-up capital.

The combination of the two can be said to be a strong alliance, and Li You was able to get to know these two mainly through the introduction of the elephant party boss.

Both men have provided funds to the Elephant Party, and Ken Griffin is more conservative.

Ken Griffin was only wearing a casual suit. At this time, he had taken off his coat and was leaning on the sofa talking and laughing casually.

Anni Dias, on the other hand, wore a red dress with a striking color and seemed to prefer to make herself the center of attention.

These two are considered elites, while the three brothers on the other side are representatives of "depending on the father with all their strength".

The three brothers Dick, Robert and Daniel of Ziff Brothers Investments are all there, and their girlfriends are also chatting in the "Wife Circle".

The three brothers were also talking about the recent developments in the White House and playing X together.

These three are the sons of American publishing tycoon William Bernard Ziff.

In 94, the wealthy father sold most of his shares in the family business to Forstmann Little for US$14 billion and officially retired.

The main reason why they sold the business to a private equity firm rather than letting their sons inherit it was that the three brothers were not interested in the publishing industry.
  The three then set up an investment company and prepared to go big and prove their talents.

The three brothers are currently also leaning towards the Elephant Party and often attend Bloomberg’s gatherings.

The family members brought here are also smart girls, all graduated from Cornell University Law School.

Although she is not as beautiful as the strong French woman on the other side, she is still a beauty.

Just last week, the mayor made a public speech to comment on the congressional joint committee's report on the incident, and then called on business leaders to provide some financial support.
  Ken Griffin responded to the call, and the couple supported it. However, they were not satisfied with New York's behavior of only shouting slogans. At this time, they sighed in a low voice:
  "The influence of the rich in politics is too small, and look at how many times the mayor has called for it this month."

Former Mayor Giuliani rose through the ranks from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District. Therefore, he received widespread support when he sorted out New York's security with an iron-blooded approach.

Bloomberg has burned tens of millions of dollars. Although he has obtained the position of mayor, he has encountered more constraints. Currently, he feels that he is in a state of despair.

Although Ken Griffin looks kind on his face and has bright eyes that give him a friendly feeling, he is actually just like some hard-line conservatives.
  The three brothers on the other side all had similar faces. Dick casually brushed his short gray hair and joked with a smile:
  "Do you plan to run for office in the future? I think the current market is very good and there are opportunities everywhere, which is more suitable for us to show off our capabilities."

"In less than four years, I plan to take the company public and make more money. No matter which party I am from, they will welcome me."

Although the span from the publishing industry to the financial circle is not small, the three brothers are extremely confident because they have "someone on the inside" and their transactions are often profitable without losing money!
  Daniel is the youngest of the three brothers, only 5 years older than Li You. Seeing Li You return here, he immediately smiled and asked:

"Lee, why not choose the NFL? Seriously, although Manchester United's financial statements are very good, will British football continue to develop rapidly?"

"This is our question. Funding is actually not a problem. People just don't know much about investment in the sports industry. Although we can buy back shares, we don't want to run the club ourselves."

"I even doubt that the other party can deal with us by doing accounts like those guys in Hollywood!"

Li You sat down next to Bobby, took the beer from Ken Griffin, took a sip and said casually:
  "There are indeed risks in this regard, but we can make money through financial means. I am too lazy to care about the internal affairs of the club. The debt is their business anyway."

"Even if the interest income is a gift from everyone's help, subsequent dividends, consulting fees, refinancing, re-IPO, and share sales are all ways to make money."

"Extension of time, I believe this is a win-win investment!"

Bobby also raised the beer in his hand and simply added:

"We actually looked at the market and spent a month in the UK, where the fans are extremely loyal and the club's results are very stable."

"There is a high probability that the British football league will not experience major negative fluctuations in the short term, so even if the debt is really repaid, it is extremely cost-effective for everyone to buy Manchester United at a 7% discount."

"The security of the loan is extremely high, and all of us can get benefits. Of course, if you are interested, you can also go to Europe to watch football, which is also a good vacation option."

Robert obviously had an in-depth understanding of this investment, and he seemed to be extremely stable among the three brothers. At this time, he smiled and raised the beer in his hand and said in agreement:
  "I agree with the plan, cheers to a win-win situation!"

The three brothers all have short gray hair and deep facial features. They wear jeans and dark gray short-sleeved T-shirts, showing off their well-trained figures.

Everyone laughed again when they toasted. As for the small troubles encountered during the acquisition, few of them paid attention to it. In the worst case, they would "rely on their father with all their strength".
  The size of Bobby's Ax Capital has almost caught up with Citadel Hedge Fund, exceeding the industry's returns and attracting more investors.

On the surface, everyone was chatting in a friendly manner, but in fact they were all potential rivals.

The "technical routes" taken by both sides are both the same and different, but several people present are worth more than 3 million U.S. dollars, so they naturally respect each other and respect the U.S. dollar.

The six people stopped talking about investment. After confirming that they would make money together, they started bragging again.

The three brothers invited everyone to go skiing in Colorado in the winter, and Ken Griffin hoped that several people could attend an art auction in Chicago.

After Anni Dias swayed back to sit in Ken Griffin's arms, he joked again:

"Li, how about I help you get the funds from Goldman Sachs and let me be the director of football? After learning about this position, I quite like it."

Noticing the serious look in the blonde girl's eyes, Li You shrugged:

"Spare me! I can't bear to leave a beauty like you! The weather in England is terrible!"

"Oh!"

As the girls returned, several people cheered and shouted, and then stopped discussing the topic. Li You would get the other part of the funds through Morgan Stanley.

Although he himself is rich, Li You doesn't care that the elephant party boss introduced so many people just to share the meat. For him, the scene he wants to see more is:

"After the acquisition, when I went to Europe and Manchester, when I heard about Red Football Capital, the eyes of the people were full of awe."

It was already 21 o'clock after seeing off our partners in the evening. When we returned to the cruise ship, we could enjoy the bustling night view of Manhattan.

The chef on board prepared late night snacks, including seafood and barbecue.

Milinda had put on a large white T-shirt at this time, and while eating barbecue, she complained about the beautiful French girl:
  "If I had known, I would have prepared a red outfit today. She is from a university or a foreign affairs academy, and she has only been in the financial world for a few years. I don't believe that Julian Robertson is optimistic about her!"

Jin Ye was eating the old barbecue beautifully. At this time, he also let his hair loose, kicked his high heels to the side, and complained in a wicked way:
  "He is just as interested in her husband as he is in her. Anyway, Griffin will definitely invest in his wife and the two will share resources."

"One is headquartered in Chicago and the other is in New York. Just treat it as a branch. I don't know if they have signed a prenuptial agreement!"

"what!"

Milinda laughed so much that she rolled around on the sofa. She really didn't like that French beauty who was full of superiority.

Next to Bobby, Lauren was feeling a little depressed. Most of the "wives' circle" were from law school, so naturally she couldn't chat with them.

The whole person looked a little lonely. Li You could see the other person's mood, patted Milinda who was still laughing, and then said:

"We should remain confident. There is no need to envy each other. All we have now is money, but in the end, this money will eventually turn into wealth."

"Old moneymen will also be in trouble, but we are still young now. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared!" Bobby hugged his girlfriend, chewed a sandwich, and whispered:
  "Li is right. In less than two years, I can surpass them and we will live a better life. We will no longer need to rent this kind of cruise ship!"

Lauren smiled at a few people, finally kicked off her high heels, and said with a smile:
  "It's rare to see such a beautiful night view. Let's sleep late tonight!"

The three girls brought cameras and were ready to take pictures. Li You was almost done eating at this time and suddenly reminded him:

"Have you noticed the abnormality in housing prices in Silicon Valley? After the Internet bubble, housing prices rose instead of falling. This may be a problem."

"Old Mike and Nacho are collecting some information on the ground. If you have time, you can also pay attention to the mortgage information. In short, maybe the opportunity to make big money has come again."

The housing prices in Silicon Valley have also been on the news, and Bobby has also noticed it. He seemed to have thought of something, frowned slightly, and said:
  "It seems we still need partners! I will always pay attention to news in this regard."

On August 8, the White House signed the Corporate and Financial Crimes Accountability Act. This bill is still intended to combat financial fraud in American companies, hoping to restore investor confidence.

Although the media has followed suit, everyone in the industry knows that this thing cannot be controlled by the big bosses, and it will most likely become a face-saving project in the end.

The Los Angeles Times recently reported on O'Neal's concert. What delighted the public was that most of the Lakers players were present to support the concert, but Kobe was nowhere to be seen.

More and more people are beginning to believe ESPN's reports, believing that after winning the championship, the conflict between the two is becoming irreconcilable.

Phil Jackson originally didn't want to answer this question, but he was blocked by the Los Angeles Times at the beginning of the month, and in the end he could only disagree:
  "Every team has conflicts and every player has different demands."

"Actually, I am very happy to see this phenomenon. It shows that the two sides are competing. This competition for victory will make the Lakers more dominant!"

"The two just have different basketball concepts. I believe Shaq and Kobe will handle these issues."

Originally in Los Angeles, he and general manager Kupchak were studying how the team should recruit, but after Phil Jackson said these words, he was quickly slapped in the face by Kobe.

Trainer Tim Grover's guidance helped Kobe understand how to prove himself!
  At 4 o'clock in the morning in Los Angeles, Kobe has been constantly squeezing his body recently. Women will only affect his shooting, and Vanessa has also been thrown aside.

On the second day after Phil Jackson made his statement, the Los Angeles sports media blocked Kobe Bryant early.

When asked why he didn't show up at O'Neal's concert, Kobe instead asked:

"I don't understand why he would choose this boring way to celebrate."

"We only won one championship. Now looking back at the three home games in the finals, we were very lucky to win!"

"If Shaq missed a few more free throws, maybe the outcome would be completely different."

"I don't believe in his free throws, so I'm going to throw myself in the training gym and continue to hone my basketball skills. I will make up for Shaq's free throws through my own efforts."

"Whatever you report, I will lead the team to defend the title next season!"

These words made people feel reasonable, and for a while, the gossips changed their tune and began to criticize the lazy O'Neal again.

The Lakers have been holding back for a long time during the offseason. As a result, they have only given up on Brian Shaw and added some members of the atmosphere team. No heavyweight players have joined at all.

The big fish this offseason are limited, but the sports media still hopes to get a big one.

On August 8, the sports media failed to wait for news about the Lakers. Instead, the 2ers sent away their All-Star center.

The Nets sent Todd McCulloch and Keith Van Horn to the 76ers in exchange for Dikembe Mutombo, whose age is unknown.

This deal is not optimistic, and most sports media do not believe that Mutombo's status can be sustained.

Although he was selected for the All-Star Game last season, it was largely because there were really no outstanding big men in the Eastern Conference.
  The Nets signed Mutombo obviously in order to break out of the Eastern Conference. Van Horn was locked up by Artest in the Eastern Conference finals. This situation will never be allowed to happen again by the management.

Kidd seemed satisfied with the deal and was quick to express his welcome to his new teammates in an interview:
  "What the Nets currently lack is experienced veterans. Mutombo is a big-game player. He has experienced the Eastern Conference finals. I believe he can help the team!"

"."

With the addition of Mutombo, it is still unknown whether the Nets can break out of the Eastern Conference.

Iverson, who has not been accepting interviews recently, suddenly expressed his stance at this time:
  "I just hope that the management can add talents with me as the core. We have reached the Eastern Conference finals. I hope the team can be more patient!"

"Getting to the Eastern Conference Finals" and "scoring champion" have become Iverson's excuses. In the face of more doubts, this small player who leads the rebellious trend is becoming more and more unpopular.

76ers fans who like to believe in the process are no longer as mindlessly supportive as they used to be. Everyone knows that with Iverson as the core, it will be difficult to break out of the Eastern Conference.

The Knicks also made moves, but to the disappointment of New York fans, the team only added an atmosphere group.

After his hip performance in the summer league was stretched, Matt Barnes struggled to find a job in the market after being waived by the Cavaliers.

After struggling for more than half a month, the Knicks finally opened their arms to him and he has signed a temporary contract.

The team's atmosphere group was abandoned last year after receiving wages, and now it is starting to replenish it.

New York fans hope to see "major trades," but unfortunately, each team seems to be winding down.

From Cleveland to New York, Matt Barnes has to continue to fight, otherwise the Knicks will most likely give up on him in October.

The national team training camp has begun, and the selected players have begun to report.

Li You, who had achieved his staged goal, happened to attend the premiere of the movie "Signs" in New York.

When media reporters at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York saw Li You with a familiar blond girl and said hello, some New York media hooted and shouted:

"Why blond hair again? Li, is this your new friend again?"

Li You, who was wearing a black formal suit, waved his hand, and Catherine, who was next to him and was in a white dress, quietly twisted her hands twice. This girl's hands were very strong, and Li You couldn't help but respond quickly:

"I just came to watch movies. Science fiction movies have always been my favorite!"

Catherine, who was holding Li You's arm, smiled sweetly at the media in the audience, then returned to her "royal sister" face, and by the way, she twisted Li You twice.
  Most of the people who came to the premiere tonight were with their families, and some even showed up as a family of three.

The movie is about crop circles, and children love watching it!
  Starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix were both dressed in formal attire, and they took little Breslin along to greet everyone present.

Li You looked nostalgic when he saw the movie poster. Crop circles and the world's unsolved mysteries were once his favorites.

Even though a lot of the content was made up, he watched it with gusto back then.
  Mel Gibson really didn't expect that Li You actually liked crop circles. When he pulled the little one over, he didn't forget to joke:

"I'm sure you will like this movie. By the way, let me tell you news, there are indeed alien elements in the plot!"

"Hey! No spoilers! I'm looking forward to it!"

Li You hugged the other party and said a few words in greeting. After so many years of media reports, everyone knows that Li You hates "spoilers."
  Felix also stepped forward to hug him, and introduced the plot with a smile:
  "In order to make this movie, the main creative staff also studied relevant information. You can chat with them when you have time!"

"I'm looking forward to it even more! Hello, little princess!"

Li You complimented him, and then used a head-butt attack on the little guy who followed him.

Catherine noticed that Li You really liked this subject and was a little surprised. In her impression, Li You did not have such a childish side.
  After the movie started screening, Li You knew the ending after watching the beginning, but the old-fashioned plot and good soundtrack still made him watch it with gusto.

Catherine looked at it seriously at first, until Li You whispered in his ear, then her face turned red and she twisted him again.

The story is a bit cliche, but it is undeniable that with the crop circle gimmick, it should do well at the box office!
  After returning to Catherine's apartment in the evening, the white dress became a prop.
  After a fierce fight, the time had reached midnight. After taking a shower, the two went back to bed and drank some sweet wine.

Catherine, who was leaning on Li You with her face still very red, suddenly asked in a low voice:
  "Do you remember your childhood dreams? Do you like aliens?"

"No, I like beautiful girls. My dream has never changed. I want to make a lot of money!"

Li You hugged this blond girl with excellent physical fitness, noticed that her eyes were a little blurry, and kissed her hard again.

Gently pushing Li You aside, Catherine sat astride Li You and asked in a low voice:
  "You're already rich, aren't you? Why don't you relax?"

Although Li You relies on his "passive talent" to increase his career, he still takes time to exercise seriously every day. At the same time, he also controls his diet and only indulges on weekends.

These habits were naturally noticed by Catherine. Looking at the curious eyes of the blonde girl, Li You said frankly:
  "Money is not wealth. I like being the person who writes the payroll, rather than watching someone else wave a check to me."

"As for the body, it is the foundation of everything. I don't want to be crushed by you!"

Although she didn't get the answer she wanted, Catherine pushed Li You down again, then leaned into her ear, pretending to be ferocious, and whispered:
  "I will let you tell the truth to me tonight!"

Laughter appeared in the room again. The two of them were about the same strength. It was destined to be a sleepless night tonight.

On Sunday, August 8th, Li You attended the street basketball event held by Hook in Washington Square Park with some weak legs.

The event has been promoted for more than half a month. In the 3-on-3 competition, the winning team will receive a bonus of US$10 and a golden basketball hoop as a commemorative prop.

With the popularity of Meidao and Li You, the atmosphere was naturally extremely enthusiastic, or the scene was already violent. The event site was full of people, everyone was "fully armed", and at first glance they were equipped dogs.

At the beginning, Li You led two players to play a game, which was regarded as a warm-up for the event.

Every three-point shot and every dunk will make the onlookers roar loudly.

When Li You suddenly pretended to break through after continuous dribbling, and pulled back with a large cross-step, shaking the defender to the spot, the shouts could not stop.

The moment he hit a three-pointer, all the street ball players rushed to the court and surrounded Li You, shouting:
  "MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Artest is indeed not good at showing off flowers, but Li You is definitely a dimensionality reduction blow, not to mention that such a game also allows "serving dishes" in individual rounds.
  After the event officially started, the atmosphere on the scene exploded. The 3v3 was already intense, and with the excitement of the bonus, the game almost turned into a "hot-blooded basketball".

Li You was wearing sports trousers and a hooked black T-shirt. He moved his body slightly and immediately felt much better.

Chris Paul was still depressed after following his father to the scene. Not long ago, his grandfather died unexpectedly, which had a huge impact on him.

After Li You satisfied the fans' request for a photo, Paul also came to the front holding the ball and said seriously:

"I will go to Wake Forest University to play in the future. Thank you, Lee. I learned a lot in your training camp."

The atmosphere at the event was still lively. Li You patted Paul, who had grown a lot taller, and sent his blessing:
  "The NCAA is just the beginning, you will become a big star!"

"."

　Thanks for the subscription support of book friends (﹃)
  　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)