Chapter 1037 The Broadcast Contract Was Negotiated (Fourth Update!)
Pelicans fans are definitely the most excited fans this season.
After successively torturing the Thunder and Rockets, in the next week, they witnessed the home team's doubtful life of torturing the Jazz, Timberwolves and Nets.
In five games, the opponent was beaten by an average of 33.2 points per game!
This game is played just like playing.
However, the Pelicans are not the only team that is strong. The Cavaliers and Mavericks also won five consecutive games after the start of the game.
The Cavaliers also outscore their opponents by 15+ per game, and their five-star lineup seems to be working well together.
While fans are looking forward to the Pelicans game, they are also looking forward to the match between the Pelicans and these two teams.
New York Headquarters.
Silver just hung up on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.
"This woman!"
He cursed angrily, and his whole mood looked quite bad.
Jenny had just put pressure on him again on the phone. This stinky woman was much more difficult to deal with than her previous brother Jim Bass.
But this is also the scene he is currently facing.
How happy the Pelicans win is, how bad he feels.
The Knicks and Mavericks are really not enough for him.
Borgia hesitated to speak.
Xiao Hua adjusted his breathing and saw that Borgia seemed to have something to say, so he sat down and motioned for him to say.
Borgia hesitated for a moment, but after thinking that paper could not contain the fire, he still needed to know what he should know, so he chose to speak.
"I heard from sources that FOX is about to sign a broadcast contract with the Pelicans."
"What?!"
Xiao Hua's mood had just calmed down a little, when he suddenly jumped up from his seat again.
The Pelicans signed an exclusive broadcast contract, which was more deadly than anything he had heard before!
This means that the Pelicans may survive alone in the future even if they do not enjoy the benefits of the league!
And the key is that FOX, the media that had a close relationship with him before, betrayed him in the face of interests!
"Stop them!"
Xiao Hua almost shouted.
Borgia was startled, recovered his senses and nodded.
Just like when Xiao Hua went to investigate the Pelicans' yin and yang contract, this billion-dollar business cannot be stopped by simply blocking it.
But now he has learned how to work under Xiao Hua.
Regardless of whether it can be done or not, agree first.
Man proposes, God disposes.
After returning to New Orleans from the away game against the Nets, Tang Tian received a call from Benson.
He was asked to prepare to sign the contract.
Originally, players would not be involved in the broadcast contract between the media and the team.
But because this contract involves Tang Tian's retirement, he also has to participate.
"We are grateful that you have placed your trust in us again and I am confident that we will have a great time working together over the next ten years and beyond."
The people sent by FOX this time had good public relations skills and greeted Tang Tian warmly when they came up.
After considering it for nearly half a month, the Pelicans' strong performance finally made FOX choose to compromise.
They are willing to accept the 10-year, 1.6 billion broadcast contract proposed by the Pelicans.
But it was different from the proposal Tang Tian gave before.
Because Tang Tian is an active player, according to current laws, he cannot sign a contract like Tang Tian's 160 million for one year with the Pelicans, not 60 million.
That would be tantamount to the players kidnapping the team's interests.
The reason why this broadcast contract involves Tang Tian is because there is a note in the contract that Tang Tian will have the right to purchase 10% of the Pelicans shares after he retires.
This is now allowed by law and was what Benson finally agreed to after discussions with the management team.
FOX is willing to make concessions largely because of this additional clause.
With this clause, it is almost certain that Tang Tian will become the minor owner of the Pelicans, coupled with his career in New Orleans.
There's really no reason for him to leave New Orleans, even for the next ten years.
"FOX and the Pelicans reached a 10-year, 1.6 billion broadcast contract."
When the news appeared on major media websites the next day, it caused a huge earthquake throughout the NBA.
"The price of this broadcast contract is sky-high! It's more than what the Lakers pay every year, right?!"
"Yes, this is the highest-paid broadcast contract in the NBA. The Pelicans are now a wealthy team!"
"TNT and ESPN are losing money! The league is stupid this season and only gave the Pelicans 24 national broadcasts..."
"ESPN is stupid, look at its season predictions! The Pelicans are playing like this, they are almost stunned!"
"Hasn't ESPN's reputation improved in recent years? Why did it suddenly become mentally retarded? Is it because of Xiao Hua?"
"Absolutely, pity TNT. The Big Three are all useless, but they can't stand up to their pig teammates!"
"I think Xiao Hua may not pass this year's evaluation period. The NBA is about to become owned by the Pelicans. This is nonsense!"
"The shorter the news, the worse it will be for Xiao Hua!"
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Fans were buzzing on social media, but the reaction from teams around the league was far greater than the reaction from fans.
Originally, the NBA only had such a cake, and the Pelicans have already taken away almost 80% to 90% in the new season.
Now in addition to this cake, the Pelicans themselves have made a new cake.
This is really infuriating!
The most angry person at this time is Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.
The Lakers have been bad for years, and Time Warner has put a lot of pressure on her.
Now the Pelicans have done this again, really pushing her into a desperate situation.
She no longer even has the interest to complain to Xiao Hua.
Because she already knew Xiao Hua's incompetence, she originally supported Xiao Hua's comeback, but now she is really regretting it.
"The way to break the situation is to beat them and put the spotlight back on our side."
At this time, Linda Rambis was sitting opposite her. Seeing her best friend's panic, she said calmly.
"How to defeat?"
Jenny also knows that the best way is to defeat the Pelicans, but almost half a month has passed and the Pelicans have done nothing but abuse people.
The Lakers took the lead to defeat.
"I'm talking about next season."
Linda's mind is still relatively clear.
"The contracts of LeBron, Durant, George, and even DeAndre Jordan and Anthony have expired. We can form a super team strong enough to defeat them."
After listening to this, Jenny’s originally anxious mood calmed down a little.
What Linda said was not completely impossible.
"I'm in contact with LeBron's team, and the information I can infer is that if the Cavaliers still fail this season, he will leave Cleveland and be very interested in joining Los Angeles, where his home is now."
Linda's next words made Jenny look forward to it.
Linda has been a consultant to the Lakers for more than 20 years. She plans many things, and as a best friend, she also trusts her.
"If LeBron comes, I'll be in contact with George and others, even Durant, and we'll have a great opportunity.
But before that, we have to get rid of all the junk contracts in our team. We may need space by then. "
"I'll let Moji do it right away."
Jenny heard this and was looking forward to it. Next season, the Lakers really want to win the championship!