Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

October 8th.

The Greenville Summit is scheduled for today, and after more than half a month of preparations, the base camp has undergone earth-shaking changes.

First of all, the original four villa areas were completely opened up to form a square super-large area, and four new parts were formed according to the original partitions...

Two areas in the front row.

In Area 1 on the left, the original main building has long been bulldozed to serve as the entrance area for this summit, while Area 2 on the right is the same. It was previously transformed into a small golf course and an indoor indoor area. Place for training.

As for the two areas in the back row.

On the left is Area 3, which is Li Shengli's territory, while Area 4 on the right is still Thompson's Senior Activity Center, but... although the main building in the back row has not changed as much as the front row, it has still been slightly renovated. So much so that there are two large gardens across the banquet hall in Areas 3 and 4.

In the two back gardens, the swimming pool is close to the corner, and the other area is the central lawn. In addition to the outdoor bar, barbecue house, orchestra pit, and dance floor, the most puzzling thing for Li Shengli is... why there are so many themes on the lawn. The style tent doesn’t look like a nice place at all.

Camping or field trip?

this is a problem!

…

"Turner, what... is this used for?" Li Shengli pointed to the tent on the central lawn, his head was spinning, "Damn, although the weather in Greenville is perfect in October, there is no need to camp, right? ?”

"No way, this is for emergency use, because areas one and two have been renovated and bulldozed, so our overnight reception volume is too low. But don't worry, this is all West's idea, and the cost in the middle does not matter. Our business!" Old Turner responded.

"To be honest, except when we leave the venue, all the decorations are done by people from West and Auerbach. As the owner of this place, you still need to be clear about today's process."

"First of all, the people responsible for security at the entrance of the venue are all people from the security company hired by West. As for the media, Auerbach's people are arranging the arrangements, and the admission is also in order..."

"The first to enter are the 1996 rookies, then the current players, and finally the retired celebrities and talkative people of each team. Oh, by the way, because Auerbach has also done a great job, the requirement is that Shaq is equal to you treatment, so the entrance of you and Shaq is not counted as active service, and will be placed directly at the end of the entrance ceremony. As for before that..."

"Everyone who enters must pass through Area 1 in the front row. At that time, you will be responsible for guiding rookies and current players in Area 1. You and Shaq will guide them to Area 3, retired players and players. The management of the team leads to Thompson’s Zone 4.”

…

this……

Is it the receptionist or the novice guide?

Li Shengli simply couldn't imagine that he and O'Neal were two tall, strong men with ribbons on their bodies and smiles on their faces, and then they shouted to people from all walks of life... Master, come and play.

"You want me and Shaq to do this?" Li Shengli smiled bitterly.

"Of course, nominally you are the owner here, and Shaq is also half of it. Of course the owner should be responsible for the reception, and it doesn't mean you have to stand there all the time, posing for photos. The media reporters have already arranged it. Just leave. It's a cutscene, after all, tomorrow's major news also needs some materials." Old Turner gave a few words.

"Would it be too grand?"

"No, in fact, the most direct effect has already been seen. Many brands came to this summit to ask for sponsorship, but... we are not doing this, and neither West nor Auerbach can I don’t care about Stern’s opinion, so I don’t have a sponsor this time, but because you have already stepped onto the stage, I will take advantage of this wave of popularity to find an endorsement contract for you. It’s very simple, trust me.”

"What about Shaq? You should go find his agent then and don't waste this opportunity."

"Okay, don't worry about him. No one who can be an agent is stupid." Old Turner glanced at Li Shengli and felt very satisfied, because not eating alone is always an admirable virtue, and it has reached this point. Li Shengli can still miss O'Neal, which means that it is a wise choice for him, Thompson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to work behind the scenes for Li Shengli.

…

"Li, although we are not completely leading this time, and we are taking advantage of the alliance's 50th anniversary, if the effect is outstanding, our suggestion is... to continue the summit and hold it every year."

"Are you kidding? Didn't you say that this time you are taking advantage of the 50th anniversary? Doesn't Stern's care this time mean that he will let us go next time?" Li Shengli asked in surprise.

"You underestimate Stern too much. Everything is negotiable, and wherever there is benefit, there is always a shortage of people to take a share of the pie. Think about it, if we relax restrictions on sponsors and allow official cooperative sponsorships As long as the traffic is large enough, the sponsorship fee will be increased, and no one from the official will refuse. Even if we only get a small part, it will still be a huge amount of income."

"In addition... the officials want to keep the enthusiasm of the offseason unabated, and various activities outside of the regular season and playoffs are also indispensable."

"In terms of the league's regulations, we have crossed the line this time, but in terms of the development of the alliance, we are at the right time this time. So so far, the official has not made a statement, and not making a statement is actually a statement, and they have acquiesced. As long as we can continue, we are basically qualified to discuss cooperation with officials. And the day we can talk to Stern on an equal footing, you can enjoy the official experience that Jordan once received in another way. resource!"

…

They are all human beings!

As long as everything involved in this summit, Li Shengli feels that there is no good fault.

However, this huge traffic is what everyone wants. The Lakers promote themselves and the Celtics promote O'Neal. Coupled with the top 50 players, the benefits to the team are long-term, and the elderly led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar The think tank is also dominated by itself, so its own base camp is the biggest beneficiary.

Plus the retired celebrities, current players, and rookies who are waiting for this exposure opportunity.

Counting the various news media that received public relations fees and still had news to report.

Finally, we brought in the officials, headed by Stern, who were enjoying the heat and remaining calm.

It can be said that all parties participating in this meeting are beneficiaries... Rookies can meet big bosses and integrate into the circle; active players can look for job-hopping opportunities in the future; management can negotiate deals; retired celebrities want to hit the top 50; so even if the summit The current volume is not too big, but all parties are still coming.

Back to Li Shengli himself.

To be honest, to be able to reach this point, Li Shengli also knows what his foundation is.

Without historical performance on the court and reaching a certain level of competition, none of this would be possible at present. Although people are born equal, their levels are definitely different.

If a second-rate player wants to organize an event, it is estimated that only a handful of second-rate players can go there. But when a super giant takes advantage of the right time and place, the explosive power is immeasurable, and it is a qualitative leap for the second-rate players. .

Of course, the premise of all this is that... I have to be a super giant.

Can't be seriously injured.

To maintain the rule of the penalty area.

Want more honors.

Need better data support.

To stay at the top level of the league.

It is even more important to lead the team to achieve the results it deserves.

So... if a person loses his strength, even a dog will despise it, but when everything goes well, there is always a shortage of people who can make the icing on the cake. The Lakers' performance next season is Li Shengli's new report card, which is more important than the past. .