Chapter 1323 Morey Resigns, NBA Apologizes

"What if I do what you say and the fans ask me to sell the team?"

Fertitta still has concerns, which is also the reaction of a normal person. He is still a businessman in the final analysis.

"Man, why are you worried about this? It's not the same as what happened with Sterling. You just need to make the decision to let Morey go. You are saving yourself, and the sooner you make a decision, your The smaller the loss."

Tatum has made it very straightforward.

Fertitta nodded after thinking about it.

The Rockets have the largest Chinese market, and if they lose, his loss will also be the greatest.

"I will go to Japan to persuade Morey to resign voluntarily, and then I will apologize in the name of the Rockets."

Having made a decision, Fertitta didn't hesitate any longer.

As the boss, he still has a lot of scandals about his employees.

Tatum nodded, then reached out to shake the hand of the new Rockets owner.

Leaving Fertitta's residence, he then urgently summoned the league's staff and representatives of the players' union.

This matter must be dealt with as quickly as possible, and the alliance must show a sufficient attitude.

Tang Tian has already mentioned the possible impact of this matter, which the NBA cannot afford.

On the second morning of BJ time, the fans who just woke up found a big news.

Morey tweeted again, only this time apologizing.

"I regret my previous remarks very much. For this, I deeply apologize to the Chinese fans and people. However, I also know that this statement has brought irreparable bad influence, so I will take the initiative to resign as the general manager of the Rockets. I hope the NBA will get better and better."

The tone of Morey's apology tweet is very sincere.

And after Morey, Rockets owner Fertitta also issued a related apology tweet.

"The Rockets and China have maintained a very good cooperative relationship since the Yao era. We know this very well. We also know that sports should not be linked to politics. As Mr. Morey said, he did it wrong and recognized it. , Although he is no longer a member of the Rockets, I wish him well in the future."

And this is not the end. After Fertitta, the league officials also issued a statement.

"We have been committed to developing overseas markets, and have maintained an equal and mutually beneficial cooperation model with various countries, especially China, where we all know that there are one of the best fans in the world, and their love for basketball and the NBA is very enthusiastic. It was a mistake, we corrected it in time, I believe it will not affect further cooperation between the two parties in the future, and we promise that there will be no political-related remarks in the future, sports are just sports.”

At the same time that this official statement was released, Harden, the core core of the Rockets, also issued related apologies.

"We love playing in China. Me and Russell, both of us, go once or twice a year, and the Chinese fans give us the biggest support, and we thank them for their support."

The continuous apologies were quickly reported by Chinese and American media.

This wave of Chinese fans feels comfortable.

From the league to the boss to the leading star apologized in person, and Morey, the culprit, was forced to resign. All this is the best result.

But the Chinese fans are comfortable here, and the United States has already turned upside down.

"The NBA is a bunch of soft bones, all the guys who only know how to make money, they only know how to bow to money! Cowards! Bastards!"

"Freedom of speech is our right and the right of people all over the world. We should boycott the NBA!"

"This is a multiple-choice question made by the NBA. We should sell tickets and let the NBA lose attendance. That is the greatest revenge for them!"

"Just tell the NBA to move to China, we don't want a league that gives up freedom and rights like this!"

"Trash NBA, the fourth largest sport in the United States, I still prefer to watch football, baseball and ice hockey, they are nothing!"

"A league of niggers, don't you expect too much from it? It should have been disbanded long ago!"

"The federal government should take action, and this kind of behavior by the NBA must be severely punished!"

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Tatum was a little overwhelmed and dealt with the fans in China, but the protests from the United States were louder than he expected.

And he also knows what the reason for this protest is from their media.

Most of the news that Americans usually see is what the government wants them to see, which is the fundamental reason why Morey has that view.

Most people, including Morey, don't know what's going on out there, they just read what the government wants them to see.

Then they call that the truth.

Only he and a few people who have actually been to China know what the truth is.

Tatum finally called Tang Tian, ​​hoping that he would stand up and make it happen.

Although Tang Tian retired, his influence is still there.

"I've made my choice, now is the time for you to come out and help the NBA."

Tang Tian agreed.

Tatum and the NBA have already achieved this step, and they have done the best in terms of handling.

In other words, the crisis on the Chinese team's side has been dealt with, and now the problem has turned to the US side.

He definitely needs to make a statement and use his charisma to influence the minds of fans.

The question is how to write it.

The wording and tone of voice here are very elegant.

While he was thinking, ccx, the owner of the Spurs, sent him an email.

The content of the email is also a call to NBA fans, which mentions the differences between Chinese and American cultures, and why Morey's remarks aroused such a big protest from Chinese fans.

Support for territorial integrity and the corresponding separatist force is as much of a minefield for China as it is for Americans about race.

And in this statement, ccx also proposed why this would be a minefield from a historical perspective.

"The NBA respects freedom of speech, but we need to consider the scale. We should not have double standards in our attitude towards things. If Sterling's incident was the standard for this type of incident, then Morey should be the same now.

I hope the league can come out of this incident. As the owner of an NBA team, I will continue to express my views on important issues involving China. I also ask fans in China and the United States to continue to believe in the NBA and basketball, and believe in our power to unite people all over the world. "

This statement from ccx was so perfect that Tang Tian didn't even have to think about how to write it after reading it.

The reason why ccx sent him this statement is also very simple, he hopes to make a joint statement.

And also hope to be able to pull Yao Ming together.

That's tantamount to putting together the three most influential people in basketball.

Such a statement can receive the utmost attention and be understood by more fans.

Tang Tian agreed, and this was also the best solution.