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"Haha... This guy really knows how to please the fans."

Andy looked at the newly joined Artest's shaved rocket head and the shape of the Rocket Logo, and couldn't help laughing and teasing.

Everyone in the video conference also echoed the big boss's laughter and shook their heads with a chuckle. The naughty side of the team's rookie Artest also made everyone feel his excitement for joining the new club.

Also, the current Rockets lineup can be said to have shocked the entire league and become the favorite to win the championship this season. Although the trade away of Tracy McGrady caused a lot of confusion and accusations from the fans, but the trade of Cameron Cameron Anthony also relieved the anger of the fans a little bit, but Dayao couldn't lie down. Some media instigated that the relationship between Dayao and McGrady was deadlocked last season. The team management chose to trade McGrady for Dayao. Undoubtedly, many fans have misunderstood Dayao.

Naturally, the management stood up to refute the rumors immediately, accusing the media of being irresponsible and nonsense. Barabara said a lot of things for the championship. . . .

With the trade came Artest, forming the Big Four consisting of Dayao, Changlu, and Anthony, and the Rockets immediately became the favorites to win the league.

Of course, the happiest are undoubtedly the Rockets fans in Houston and all over the world. They felt crazy and left messages on the official website saying that they love the big boss Andy Smith, who is not short of money.

With the formation of the Rockets' giant lineup, this is bound to make the competition in the NBA more intense. Of course, the game will also be more exciting.

"Boss, the current season's ticket sales are very hot, and many fans have even left messages asking the team to start selling playoff tickets..."

When Andy heard the good news, he naturally smiled very happily. He looked at Morey and said, "Are the fans complaining about the ticket price increase this season?"

"Although the ticket price of $90 in the secondary market has increased a lot, compared with the $97 during the 22-game winning streak, the fans are still able to accept it, especially the price reduction of parking fees and various food and beverages, boss, which is very popular. Fans are welcome, to be honest, the ticket prices of the entire league except the Knicks and the Lakers are acceptable to fans of other team tickets, the key is the parking fee, the price of food and drink in the stadium, which is very popular among fans their criticism."

Andy just chuckled and shook his head at Morey's words. Of course he knew that there was nothing he could do about it. The football market has its ups and downs. We can only lower the ticket price and let the surrounding area make up for the difference in football ticket prices. Otherwise, the NBA this season The average ticket price in the league cannot be as low as $49. There is no way but to force the teams to slaughter fans in terms of food, beverages and parking fees.

You should know that the game tickets of NBA teams are flexible and can be adjusted at any time. According to the number of stars and opponents, all prices will change accordingly. For a game between the Rockets and the Mavericks, the parking fee alone will cost 49.99 The dollar is 30 dollars higher than the usual 19 dollars, which shows the degree of blackness.

The Rockets have become the top team in the league. With four All-Star players, there is nothing wrong with the price increase of tickets. The Celtics' $159 high-priced tickets have long been sold out!

"Hehe, my superstar strategy seems to be very effective!" Andy said with a slight smile, making everyone in the video conference chuckle and agree. Although the luxury tax is a bit painful, the hot ball The big sales in the city and surrounding areas, everyone really agrees with the superstar strategy.

"Bob, is there any problem with our little melon?" Andy asked with a smile as he cast his eyes on Bob Myers, who was in charge of the team's trade and was also promoted to the team's deputy manager.

"Boss, there is no problem with Cameron. Anthony is a kind, low-key, family-friendly guy.

Although he has a big temper and a little childish, he is more loyal.

I had a long talk with him about the boss of the team. He is very happy to be able to join the Rockets. He is undoubtedly the most likely to realize his championship ideal here. He's playing a shooting guard role now, and it's satisfying for him.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has some flaws in his personality, that is, he lacks decisiveness when deciding on important matters. As long as he adjusts his psychological gap, he will be fine if he has a temper like a child. . . "

"Ha ha..."

"hehe..."

Both Andy and everyone in the conference room laughed loudly at Bob's words.

To be honest, compared to McGrady, Andy prefers the chic, diverse style of play, handsome man, who can be called an "offensive kaleidoscope", perhaps because he comes from the Red Hook residence in the chaotic Brooklyn area of ​​New York. District, that is the gathering place for drug dealers.

In society, I, Gua Ge, don't talk too much! He once surrounded Garnett with his younger brother, forcing Garnett to bow his head and admit his mistake. . .

But when thinking about trading Melon, Andy was worried that the Rockets' locker room would be in turmoil again because of the team boss, but Bob Myers' words finally dispelled Andy's concerns.

That is, the little melon "has talent but no temperament"! Leadership temperament is not something that can be replaced by good temper, good popularity, and good playing skills. It is the kind of decisiveness and decisiveness that can carry the entire team forward in the most difficult times. It is what an NBA team's locker room boss must have.

And Little Melon is a bit indecisive, lacks decisiveness, and lacks in the ability to withstand pressure. Although he is also a tough guy, he is easy to give up when facing adversity.

"Stabhead Artest..."

"Hehe, boss, don't worry, that guy is very shrewd, he consciously leaned towards Changlu when he arrived, and got along well with Dayao. Before Dayao, he was worried about Artest's violent temper..."

Hearing Bob's introduction, Andy also nodded in satisfaction. After all, he had brought in a group of bad boys. Changlu himself was not a good bird, and Artest was a beast. The society is melo, tsk tsk, except for one Dayao is an honest boy.

If this shit had a conflict on the court, damn it, the picture is so beautiful that I dare not even think about it. . .

But that's good too. Only bloody players can play passionate games. Dayao, who doesn't like to make troubles, doesn't have to worry about being provoked from now on, and no one will stand out.

The video conference was over, and Andy didn't reiterate what won the championship. He believed that everyone in the conference room understood that the big boss equipped the Rockets with such an ultra-luxury lineup, and what achievements they needed to repay the big boss for their efforts. .

The second round of the playoffs? Regular season champion? Hehe, only the Larry O'Brien championship trophy can be worthy of the capital investment of the big boss. If he can't get it, as the general manager, Morey dare not think about it. Maybe he can be forgiven if he can't get it in the first year, but If he can't get it in the second year, he can pack up and leave!

A fast horse doesn't need a whip, and a drum doesn't need a heavy hammer. Everyone is smart, and Andy doesn't need to say anything.

"Boom——"

Andy looked up at Jon Meacham, the editor-in-chief of "Newsweek" who pushed the door into the office, nodded slightly and said, "Sit down first, I'll read this report."

"Okay, boss." Jon Meacham put the folder in front of him and waited quietly. After a while, the little assistant Tori brought in two cups of coffee.

Snapped.

Andy threw the signature pen in his hand on the desk, frowned, took a sip of coffee, looked at Jon Meacham and said: "The circulation in the third quarter has decreased significantly, and there is another It's a loss, Jon, and I need an explanation."

Jon Meacham explained with a wry smile: "Boss, in addition to the expansion of the Internet and online reading groups, the most important thing is the increase in printing costs. Under the current economic situation, advertising revenue has declined. Although we still have some high-quality customers from China, However, it is a drop in the bucket, our circulation is too big after all, and we have added an Asian version. To support the circulation of 5 million copies, losses are inevitable. We have tried every means to reduce unnecessary capital expenditures .

For example, the "prohibition of color printing" order, the company stipulates that except for some external documents, all documents are only printed in black and white. The quality of each department is stipulated. Overseas business trips are cancelled, and all video conferences are changed..."