NBA: In what era, still playing traditional basketball

Not to mention the joy of Celtic fans.

It didn't take long.

Another bombshell news blew up this alliance!

Summer of '96.

Destined to be crazy.

Before there were sharks to the west, the Lakers completed the reconstruction.

After that, the Green Army formed a new lineup and prepared to do things.

Not to be outdone, the Houston Rockets aren't to be outdone.

News of a new signing.

Once again, this muddy water was turned upside down.

"According to the scoop, Charles Barkley will part ways with the Phoenix Suns and his next destination is the Houston Rockets!"

T,NT apparently had first-hand information, posting the Rockets' lineup for next season directly on the front page of the newspaper.

"Flying Pig" Barkley + "Big Dream" Olajuwon + "Glider" Drexler!

The Rockets officially form the Big Three!

Their purpose is self-evident, the sword is the championship.

Vowing to pull Michael Jordan off the altar!

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Across the ocean, the Dragon Kingdom.

Imperial capital.

NBA commissioner David Stern stepped off the plane and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The hot sun shines on the face.

It seemed to reflect his heart.

This is the third time he has set foot on this land!

Of course, this time is different from the previous two.

The first two visits.

Stern personally came to the door in the winter against the cold wind.

Since he did not make an appointment in advance, he was directly stopped by the security guard.

I ended up waiting for hours in the hall.

Only then did he get the opportunity to meet with the head of the sports department of the Central Radio Station.

It was in the cramped office of the central platform.

There were videotapes everywhere.

And David Stern, the dignified NBA league director, did not dislike it at all.

Sit patiently on a small bench.

Introduced the NBA to the head of the sports department.

A proposal was made for free retransmission.

The NBA is also willing to take the initiative to invite Long Guo commentators to the Finals site for broadcast and other commitments.

In the end, Stern's sincerity impressed the leaders of the Central Platform.

The world's highest level basketball league officially entered the Dragon Kingdom.

The two parties formally signed a free broadcast contract in '89.

By mailing weekly videotapes, the central station broadcasts NBA games.

Coinciding with '91-'93, Jordan established the Bulls dynasty, and this year retired two years to reach the top again.

Jordan, Pippen, Olajuwon, Barkley and other names are known to the people of this country.

The NBA is finally in this country.

Attracted the first fans.

Since the two sides are already old friends.

And today's NBA also has some popularity in the Dragon Country.

For Stern's visit, Central Radio naturally welcomed warmly this time.

Get off the plane.

I was picked up by a special car sent by the staff.

Inside the office building.

The place where the two sides meet is no longer a cramped office.

It's a spacious meeting room.

In addition to the sports department leaders.

There are also two well-known commentators from the basketball world.

Zhang Weiping, known as Zhang Reasonable by later generations.

Well-known sports host Sun Zhengping.

"Welcome, David!"

"The last time I saw you, it was 7 years ago, I don't know what good news I brought this time?"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries between the two sides, there was not much nonsense, and went straight to the point.

Stern smiled slightly, leaning back in his chair and looking very calm.

It's different from the last time I begged CCTV to broadcast it.

This time he had plenty of chips in his hands.

He believes.

After the few people present had seen the two tapes he had brought.

The initiative is in your own hands.

"Before we talk about things, I want you to watch these two tapes."

"One is a video of the NCAA basketball tournament and the other is a video of the summer league."

"And I came here this time for the Dragon Kingdom players in the tape!"

Stern said as he took out two tapes from his briefcase that had been prepared long ago.

Dragon Kingdom players!?

Element Awareness!

Zhang Li and Sun Zhengping in the conference room are both fluent in English.

So get to the point in the first place!

At the same time, they also thought of the flower scouting show that caused an uproar at this year's draft.

Yes!!

As sports hosts, the two naturally pay attention to the NBA draft.

He was also very curious about this sudden appearance of the Dragon Kingdom Tanhua.

Unfortunately, it is not the era of developed networks.

They haven't watched NCAA games.

Only a little bit of news can be obtained through the newspaper.

Knowing that Yes, a student of the Dragon Country, ruled the entire NCAA tournament.

While thinking.

Zhang Cheng and Sun Zhengping both set their sights on the TV in front of them.

The videotape starts playing.

"Shhh! Good...... That's awesome!! "

"Is this sure that it's from our Dragon Country!?"

A moment later, Sun Zhengping was the first to exclaim.

And Zhang Li also said his classic quote: "This one called Yes, playing is too reasonable!" "

"His passes, three-pointers, singles under the basket, look completely above the players on the court, more than one level!"

The leader of the Central Stage on the other side also opened his mouth wide, and his eyes widened like a copper bell.

Although I don't know basketball very well.

But he listened to the introduction of the translator next to him, what 81 points in a single game, what 60+ triple-doubles.

What an NCAA tournament champion, a MOP or something.

It feels amazing.

"That's right, the player in the videotape, who previously studied at the University of North Carolina, is a pure Dragon Country native with the nationality of the Dragon Country."

"I passed the draft this year and entered the NBA with the third pick."

"He has unparalleled talent, and I think we should strengthen our cooperation and introduce this superbasketball star to basketball lovers in Dragon Country!"

"In the past, in the Dragon Kingdom, the NBA was broadcast in the form of videotapes, but now with the advancement of technology, maybe we can broadcast the game live through the latest satellite signals!"

Show one’s true colors in the end!

With two videotapes, it shocked everyone in the room.

Stern finally explained his intentions.

He is no longer satisfied with promoting the NBA by sending videotapes.

With the advancement of technology, the conditions for satellite live broadcasting are ready.

Stern hopes to be born with the help of Yes.

Closer cooperation with the Dragon Kingdom, a country with a population of more than one billion!

"If possible, I'd also like to invite two of you to Boston to broadcast the Celtics live!"

"Of course, the relevant costs will be borne by our NBA officials."

Finally, Stern also cordially extended an invitation.

It is hoped that Zhang Chengli and Sun Zhengping will go directly to the United States.

Live!

The sports leader of the Central Stage looked at the sincere white-haired old man in front of him.

Laughed.

Originally, he thought that Stern was going to take advantage of the appearance of Yes.

Change the original free contract to a fee.

And that's the result?

It's not just that there are no charges.

Also changed the original free videotape to a satellite direct broadcast signal?

And you can also go to the United States to broadcast the game live!?

For this kind of good thing, the leader naturally directly agrees.

This little thing, he can still decide.

In '96, many TV stations didn't really have much money.

So free is a great attraction for them!

"David, your requests are all right!"

"As a young man in our country, of course we would like to see him perform in the NBA faster!"

"I also hope that this young man can bring wonderful games to the fans!"

"Happy cooperation!"

After a friendly discussion, the two sides clenched their hands with a satisfied smile.

Zhang Cheng and Sun Zhengping on the side were even more excited.

As a basketball host, you are also a basketball lover!

They can better understand how strong Yes is in the video!

And there is also the opportunity to go to the United States to explain on the spot!

Isn't this for the two of them!

They have a hunch.

The popularity of the NBA is in this country.

Take off again!

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