Chapter 938 Silent Stan
In the world of professional sports, there are countless billionaire bosses who are famous and flamboyant, but Stan Kroenke is completely different. He is the unrivaled number one in the world of professional sports. A rich man, but so low-key that he seems invisible.
In all major professional sports leagues in North America, except baseball, Kroenke owns teams and a series of stadiums that are self-sufficient.
Whether it is the NBA or the NFL, the issue of stadiums for professional teams has always been the focus of attention, because stadium construction often requires discussions with the city government, which involves countless ways——
In 2019, The Golden State Warriors moved from Oakland to San Francisco; in 2020, the Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas. There are many comprehensive reasons behind these moves, among which the stadium is also an important issue.
In March 2024, the Kansas Chiefs, who had just defended their Super Bowl title, received a slap in the face. The Arrowhead Stadium renovation plan submitted by the team to the city hall was rejected in a city-wide vote. This made the team owner the Hunter family slightly embarrassed. Because the stadium is old and facing many problems.
The above is all reality, and it is not uncommon. The frequency of occurrence is far beyond imagination.
The most far-sighted move of Kroenke is that when he buys a team, he often buys the stadium along with it, making himself the master of the situation and firmly taking the initiative in stadium operation and stadium profitability. Take control and avoid the difficulties other teams face.
What is even more incredible is that all the teams in Kroenke's hands have made it into the championship game of their league at least once, and their record performance is eye-catching.
There is no doubt that in the professional sports arena, Kroenke is an absolute giant.
However, when people mention those famous team owners, very few people think of Kroenke first.
To make a lot of money silently, Kroenke has his own business philosophy and knowledge.
Such a character can also have a say in front of the professional league.
And now, Kroenke is standing in front of Levi, no different from an ordinary old man. He is worthy of being a "Silent Stan" and is inconspicuous at all.
Levi paused and gestured behind him, "Should I turn around and leave now?"
Kroenke was puzzled, "Why?"
Levi, "Avoid suspicion. If the media gets the photo, we don't even have to wait until tomorrow, there will be an uproar on social networks tonight. I shouldn't have anything to do with the Super Bowl The opponent's team boss chatted together."
Klenk looked calm, "What? Didn't you go to Madison Square Garden to watch the game last year?"
Levi showed a hint. Smiling bitterly, "It's because I was blocked there last year when I was young and ignorant, so I should learn to behave better now."
Klenk's beard trembled slightly, "Are you worried about those rumors? I I thought you, Li Wei, were not afraid of anything.”
Levi smiled, "Misunderstanding. Absolutely misunderstanding. There are many things I'm afraid of. It's just that the media portrays me as a brave and fearless image. In fact, I am very timid."
Klenk, "For example ?”
Levi, “You don’t think I really exposed my weaknesses, do you?”
Klenk, “At least I tried.”
< br>Neither rushed nor slow, Kroenke appears to be extremely peaceful, with no edge at all; but the calmness and humor in his words can show his charm.
Levi has heard the story of this legendary figure. He needs to thank his wife for the starting point of his career——
His wife is the heir to Wal-Mart. After the two met at the ski resort, through her matchmaking, he I met the head of Walmart at the time and traveled together to observe birds in the mountains and forests.
Example of "Thirty Years Less Struggle".
Everyone is envious of Kroenke's "good luck", but the truth hidden behind these gossips lies in how Kroenke captured the heart of his wife and how he proved it in front of those tycoons. My own, this is not an easy thing, and it is definitely not an opportunity that just anyone can seize.
Standing in front of Kroenke, Levi still inevitably reveals his youth——
Although he traveled back and forth and lived two lives, Levi has no accumulated assets, has never seen the world of billionaires, and has not experienced ups and downs. The objective differences cannot be ignored.
In front of such a big boss, those little tricks are unnecessary.
Levi looked at Kroenke, "It's not a coincidence that we met here, right?"
Kenke, "Do you believe in coincidences?" Levi refused to be involved in Kroenke. Lenk's conversational cadence, "That's not my problem."
Kroenke was slightly surprised, "You are very difficult to deal with."
Levi, "Thank you for the compliment. But you are still avoiding my questions."
Klenk, "No, This is not a coincidence."
Levi, "Oh." He blinked, "So, how can I help?"
Going around, he came back. origin!
When Levi said this, Kroenke immediately realized that Levi was doing it deliberately, with a little ridicule, but the atmosphere at this moment was completely different, and the same words had different properties.
This young man is even more outstanding than he expected.
Kenke now understands why Levi can become a superstar, "I thought you knew my purpose. After all, you already experienced it once last year, didn't you?"
Levi Shaking his head slightly, "No, I won't make random guesses."
Klenk, "How about you guess."
Levi, "Your child is my fan, do you need an autograph?"
Klenk: ..."Haha." After all, he couldn't hold it back, and it was rare to see the white-haired old man smile. He said, "No, I just hope to get acquainted with you."
Levi, "Friends? Are you sure? I thought billionaires like you don't make friends easily."
>Klenk, "No, we don't. Because you never know if the other person is here for your money. But you should be the same, right?"
Now, Levi has also stood up At the top of the pyramid, there are countless temptations that come to your door; however, the sincerity behind them may not be at all.
It’s extremely cold at high places.
Levi is entering a whole new realm.
Unexpectedly, Levi shook his head gently, "No, you are the ones playing chess, we are just chess pieces, this is different."
Klenk's eyes lit up, "Almost No player wants to admit it,"
Levi, "but it's a fact that won't change because of our denial."
Kroenke, "Then what are you going to do?"
Levi, "One step at a time, change what you can change first. If it doesn't work...then accept it calmly."
"Ha." Kroenke chuckled again, "So, are you interested in coming to Los Angeles?"
Levi:..."Mr. Kroenke, I thought you were here to make friends. Come on."
A sly light flashed in Kroenke's eyes, "No, I have never admitted it, but now, I do have such thoughts."
Levi, "I'm happy in Kansas City."
Klenk, "I know. I'm happy now, but whether I'll continue to be happy in the future, no one knows, right?"
< br>Obviously, "Silent Stan" is not as "silent" as the legend says.
Not only does it not exist, but the words are sharp and the key points are firmly grasped in the understatement, leaving unlimited room for interpretation.
(End of this chapter)