My 1999

Chapter 710 Warriors

More than a dozen engineering vehicles are working intensively on the construction site, and uneven steel bars are rising from the solidified cement base.

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 single-piece metal truss structure in the NBA, with 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 Liang sighed inwardly.

Although this Hongmeng Center is not as expensive as the later Barclays Center and Chase Center, its construction budget is as high as US$690 million.

When he first took over the Warriors, he would definitely not be willing to pay this money.

However, because of the relationship between Yao and Yao, the Warriors' advertising revenue and peripheral receivables from China have skyrocketed. In addition, they won the championship last year. The contributions from the two major markets of the United States and China have directly contributed to the Warriors' income in the 2003~2004 season. It exceeded US$200 million and reached US$214 million.

Surpassing the Lakers ranks second in the NBA, with the New York Knicks first.

Teams in big cities just make more money.

But compared to revenue, what is truly enviable about the Warriors is its net profit.

For other teams, player salary expenditure is almost 50% to 60%.

But the Warriors only have half that number.

The reason is also very simple.

The team's main player Yao Ming and the best sixth man Wade are still in their rookie period.

Ben, the main power forward, signed a five-year contract with a contract price of only US$6 million per year.

The main small forward Jason Richardson is also in his rookie period, with a salary of only $2.76 million last season.

The main shooting guard "General" Arenas has the highest salary in the team, with a salary of US$8.54 million last season.

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.

The contracts of the main substitutes are all in the middle class, and they are all around US$5 million per year.

This resulted in the Warriors' net profit last year being as high as US$119 million.

And then the high taxes.

Although Xu Liang had reasonably avoided taxes, he still paid nearly $40 million in taxes.

Taking into account the Warriors' higher revenue in the future, Xu Liang had to choose to increase the company's debt to balance the tax.

Therefore, a hugely expensive stadium is on the agenda.

"Rick, when will the new gym be finished?"

"It will be almost ready for use in mid-2006."

Xu Liang nodded, almost four years, this speed is really slow.

"Usually keep an eye on it. With so much money spent, there must be no problems with the project."

"Don't worry, I have one eye on the team and one eye on the arena. I will come over every two days and there will never be any problems."

Xu Liang nodded and asked, "Is the team okay?"

"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.

Xu Liang smiled and said, "Is Richardson's contract only for the last year left?"

"Yes. He was the team's No. 5 pick in 2001, and the 2004-05 season was the last year of his rookie contract."

"Have you discussed a new contract with him?"

"I have communicated with his agent and the other party requires that the new contract must be signed for three years and the annual salary should be no less than 14 million."

The price of the main players of the championship is naturally higher than that of ordinary All-Stars.

“What were his numbers last year?”

"In 35 minutes of playing time, he averaged 20.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 3.2 fouls."

"It's completely All-Star data." Xu Liang said.

"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."

After Xu Liang nodded, "Where are Wade's data?"

"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 great potential."

"I plan to let Wade succeed Richardson and serve as the team's main forward." Xu Liang said calmly.

Rick Gordon was shocked, but considering the team's lineup and Wade's ability over the past year, it would be no problem to play the main role.

"What about Richardson...?"

"Sell it."

In exchange for a capable No. 2 substitute and next year's No. 1 pick. "

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 would 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 do some research, see how many people have signed up for the draft, and give me the list."

"Okay...BOSS, what if we can't exchange for the No. 1 pick?"

"It's okay to be second or third overall. If you can't get into the top three, don't change. Also, start contract renewal negotiations with Richardson and stabilize him first.

As for the replacement for the No. 2 position, you should discuss the decision with Coach Tom. "

"OK."

After walking around the construction site, Xu Liang took Futian Xinmei and drove to the Hongmeng Center Arena.

Today is the Warriors’ opener.

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 strong players, are also the favorites to win this year.

——

A Japan Airlines Boeing 737 passenger plane slowly landed at San Francisco International Airport.

After the cabin door opened, anxious passengers swarmed out after sitting there for more than ten hours.

Soon, a slim girl wearing a lilac sweatshirt, black trousers, and black sunglasses walked out of the airport, accompanied by a middle-aged woman.

Seeing them, the strong man in a suit took out the photos in his pocket, compared them, and quickly came up to them.

"Miss Nagasawa Masami?"

"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.

After the car started quickly, it 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 next to her affirmed.

"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 don't become Mrs. Xu in the end, glory and wealth will definitely be indispensable.

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. "

Nagasawa 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 a lot of women like this in the entertainment industry?"

"But there are not many people like you who still have a clean body."

When she received the order before, she took several beautiful young actresses in her hand 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 were arranged into another luxurious suite.

"You guys should rest here first. If you need anything, you can make this call."

He took 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 didn't 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 be arranged 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 is lustful, he is not so impatient.

"OK."

I brought over another stack of information.

"This is the villa information collected from the real estate company. Please take a look."

Xu Liang took it and turned it over briefly.

I chose a small manor house 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, in a typical American pastoral style.

"That's it."

"Are you still going to have a field trip?"

"No. It's just a rental for a period of time, there's no need to bother.

By the way, you can arrange to replace all the bedding and tableware on the facade of the manor. In addition, let Lao Zhang re-adjust the defense system. "

"OK."

"Have you contacted Hongmeng America?"

"Already contacted. Mr. Ron Meyer flies to San Francisco at five o'clock this afternoon and will appear at the venue on time tomorrow."

Xu Liang nodded.

Jingle Bell…….

The phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Xu, it's me."

Chen Shijun's voice came clearly.

"Old Chen, is something wrong?"

"I have already contacted Peter Thiel and he is very keen to meet with you. But in terms of time and place...?"

"We will meet at the company at 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow."