Chapter 710 Warriors
More than a dozen engineering vehicles are working intensively on the construction site, and uneven steel bars are springing up from the solidified cement base.
Looking from a distance, it looks like the forest has been burned by fire, standing black and lifeless.
“BOSS, this new arena covers an area of 47 acres and has a construction area of 820,000 square feet.
In terms of architectural structure design, the roof structure of Hongmeng Center is currently the largest in the NBA. The block metal truss structure has an overall length of 300 meters.
In terms of internal facilities, Hongmeng Center has a total of 21,604 seats, 136 suites and more than 200 museum-quality works of art, a 3.2-acre public square and a variety of unique restaurants and retail stores... "
Rick Gordon gushed excitedly.
Xu Liangliang sighed.
Although this Hongmeng Center is not as good as the later Barclays Center, The Chase Center is so expensive, but its construction budget is as high as $690 million.
When he first took over the Warriors, he would have been unwilling to spend this money.
This resulted in the Warriors' net profit last year being as high as US$119 million.
After Xu Liang nodded, "Where are Wade's data?"
"Have you discussed a new contract with him?"
"It's completely All-Star data. ." Xu Liang said.
The price of the main players of the championship is naturally higher than that of ordinary All-Stars.
Ben, the main power forward, signed a five-year contract with a contract price of only US$6 million per year.
But compared to revenue, what is truly enviable about the Warriors is its net profit.
The main small forward Jason Richardson is also in his rookie period, with a salary of only US$2.76 million last season.
Considering that the Warriors will have higher revenue in the future, Xu Liang has to choose to increase the company's debt to balance the tax.
The contracts of the main substitutes are all in the middle class, and they are all around US$5 million per year.
"After three years of hard work, the team's lineup is very stable and their cooperation is very tacit. We will definitely be able to defend the title this year." Rick Gordon said confidently.
"What was his data last year?"
"Usually keep an eye on it. After spending so much money, there must be no problems with the project."
"Yeah . He was the team's No. 5 pick in 2001, and the 2004-05 season was the last year of his rookie contract. "
But the Warriors only had half of this number.
The main shooting guard "General" Arenas has the highest salary in the team, with a salary of US$8.54 million last season.
Teams in big cities just make more money.
So, a hugely expensive stadium is on the agenda.
“It will almost be launched in mid-2006.”
Although Xu Liang has reasonably avoided taxes, he still paid nearly 40 million US dollars in taxes.
"Sell it."
The team's main player Yao Ming and the best sixth man Wade are still in their rookie years.
The reason is also very simple.
Then high taxes.
Exchange for a capable No. 2 substitute and next year's No. 1 pick. ”
For other teams, player salary expenditure is almost 50% to 60%.
"After communicating with his agent, the other party required that the new contract must be signed for three years, and the annual salary should not be less than 14 million."
Xu Liang nodded, almost four years , this speed is really slow enough.
Beyond the Lakers and ranked second in the NBA, the first is the New York Knicks.
The main point guard Chauncey Billups' salary last season was US$5 million, and the contract period was seven years. Last year was only the second year.
Xu Liang nodded and asked, "Is the team okay?"
"In an average of 24 minutes of playing time, he scored 14.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.9 steals. He has full potential."
"In 35 minutes of playing time, he averaged 20.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 3.2 fouls."
Rick Gordon was heartbroken. Surprising, but considering the team's lineup and Wade's ability over the past year, it's no problem to play the main role.
"Although he is not as good as the league's top forwards such as Kobe and Iverson, he is still an All-Star player. BOSS, he deserves a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions."
"I plan to let Wade succeed Richardson and serve as the team's main forward." Xu Liang said calmly.
"Rick, when will the new stadium be completed?"
But because of Yao's relationship, the Warriors' advertising revenue and peripheral receivables from China have skyrocketed. When it came to the championship, the contributions from the two major markets of the United States and China allowed the Warriors' revenue to directly exceed US$200 million in the 2003-2004 season, reaching US$214 million.
Xu Liang smiled, "Is Richardson's contract only for the last year left?"
"Don't worry, I have one eye on the team now. Just keep your eyes on the arena and come over every two days and there will never be any problems.”
"What about Richardson...?"
Xu Liang is used to cheap and easy-to-use rookies.
So I plan to continue picking up leaks.
Of course, the main reason is that it is a pity that the powerful Wade has been playing as a substitute.
Selling Richardson can also make room for him.
"It's a pity that the NBA cannot sell players and can only exchange them, otherwise the team's revenue will be higher." Xu Liang said.
"BOSS, next year is just a small year for the draft, there will be no strong players." Rick Gordon said quickly.
"Every bad ship has three jins, and there are always better players among a dozen or so players. Go and investigate, see how many people have signed up for the draft, and give me the list."
"Okay. ...BOSS, if you can't exchange for the No. 1 pick?"
"Second place or No. 3 pick is fine. If you can't get the top three, then don't exchange it. Also, expand and explain In the contract renewal negotiations for Richardson, we must first stabilize the situation.
As for the replacement for the No. 2 position, you should discuss the decision with Coach Tom. "
"Okay. ”
After walking around the construction site, Xu Liang took Futian Xinmei and drove to the Hongmeng Center Arena.
Today is the opening game of the Warriors.
The opponent is the Heat.
The Heat, who snatched O'Neal from the Lakers, plus Kirk Hinrich, who they chose after losing Wade in 2003, as well as Eddie Jones, Rafe Alston and other heroes, are also the favorites to win this year.
——
A Japanese Airlines Boeing 737 passenger plane slowly landed at San Francisco International Airport.
After the cabin door opened, anxious passengers poured out after sitting for more than ten hours.
Soon, a slim girl wearing a lavender sweatshirt, black trousers, black sunglasses, accompanied by a middle-aged woman, walked out of the airport.
Seeing them, the strong man in a suit took out the photos in his pocket, compared them, and quickly came up to them. "Miss Masami Nagasawa?"
"Yes."
The girl responded quickly.
“Please come with me.”
The strong man led the two of them to an extended black Lincoln. After opening the door, he let the girl and others walk in.
The car started quickly and left the airport.
The girl took off her glasses, revealing a face that looked both angry and happy.
But there was anxiety in his expression.
“Agent Nakajima, where are we going now?”
"Of course I'm going to see Mr. Xu."
The middle-aged woman wearing a brown women's suit and short hair affirmed next to him.
"Yamei, Mr. Xu is the founder of Hongmeng. He not only controls Universal Entertainment, the world's largest film and television group, but is also a world-class rich man.
And he is only 24 years old, young and handsome .
As long as you catch him, even if you can't become Mrs. Xu in the end, you will definitely be rich and wealthy.
By then, even if you don’t make movies, you will still be able to enjoy the life of the upper class.
Don’t miss such a good opportunity. "
Nagazawa Masami nodded.
"What, you don't want to? "
"No, I'm just a little surprised. Why did Mr. Xu fall in love with me? ”
"Of course it's because you are young, beautiful and have a good figure." Yoshiko Nakajima affirmed.
“Aren’t there many women like you in the entertainment industry?”
“But there are not many like you who still have a clean body.”
She had received a call before When giving the order, he took several beautiful young actresses in his hands and went to three different hospitals for physical examinations.
Four were eliminated because they were not virgins.
The other two were eliminated because of a family history of hereditary disease.
In the end, only Masami Nagasawa stayed.
While talking, the car arrived at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
“We’re here, please get out of the car.”
Soon, the two people in the group were arranged into another luxurious suite.
"You guys should rest here first. If you need anything, you can call this number."
Take the business card handed over by the strong man.
Nakajima Yoshiko quickly said politely: "Thank you."
The strong man nodded slightly, turned around and walked out.
But he did not leave, but came to sit on the sofa in the foyer.
——
It was already afternoon when Xu Liang returned to the hotel.
After arranging for Futian Xinmei, who was tired from shopping, to rest.
"Mr. Xu, when Miss Nagasawa arrives, she will arrange her in the guest room next door." Lu Hui came over and said.
“When did you arrive?”
"It's 10:30 this morning." After a pause, "Do you need to make arrangements for the evening?"
"No, let her get off the jet lag and take a rest."
Although Xu Liang Erotic, but not that impatient.
“Okay.”
He brought over another stack of information.
"This is the villa information collected from the real estate company. Please take a look at it."
Xu Liang took it and flipped through it briefly.
Choose a small manor in Palo Alto.
It covers an area of 12 acres, with a construction area of 1,500 square meters, a swimming pool and a tennis court, a typical American pastoral style.
“That’s it.”
"Do you still want to go on an on-site inspection?"
"No. It's just a rental for a period of time, so there's no need to bother.
By the way, you can arrange to put the bedding on the facade of the manor. Change all the tableware. In addition, let Lao Zhang readjust the defense system."
"Have you contacted Hongmeng America?"
"Already contacted. Mr. Lang Meyer flew to San Francisco at five o'clock this afternoon and will appear at the venue on time tomorrow."
Xu Liang nodded.
Dingle bell….
The phone rang.
Looked at the caller ID and pressed the answer button.
"Mr. Xu, it's me."
Chen Shijun's voice came over clearly.
"Old Chen, are you okay?"
"I have already contacted Peter Thiel, and he very much hopes to meet you. But in terms of time and place...?"< br>
“We will meet at the company at 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow.”
"Okay."
"Is there any news from Steve Anderson?"
"We have made an appointment to meet tomorrow. What are the details? I will let you know as soon as the meeting is over. Phone.”
Xu Liangliang hesitated and hung up after chatting for a few more words.
(End of this chapter)