Three Hundred and Seventeen: Negotiations in the Game

Robert Pera, unlike most greasy entrepreneurs, this billionaire is only 35 years old now. And judging from his appearance, he is younger than his actual age, and his figure is well managed, and he doesn't hold out his big belly.

This is mainly due to Pera's hobby, basketball. Pera goes to the stadium four or five times a week. Born in Los Angeles, he has the same obsession with basketball as other children. Except for the computer and Internet that made him rich, basketball is his favorite.

Pera entered the famous Apple in 2003 and became a hardware engineer. But in two years, he found that this was not the only way to success, so in 2005, Pera left Apple and began to look for investment opportunities related to wireless network technology. In March of that year, he took out all his savings at that time, as well as cash overdrafted through credit cards, and raised a total of 30,000 US dollars to set up his own company.

Pella's behavior of raising $30,000 to start a company without hesitating to overdraft his credit card was seen as a desperate and risky approach. But he is quite proud of it. Quickly spotting opportunities and then putting clear and concise efforts in the right direction is Pella's life credo.

Therefore, when he found out that the Grizzlies might go further, he, who loves basketball, decided to make a move.

On April 6, the Grizzlies, who had just played back-to-back games, returned to their home court to continue their regular season tour after a day off. Today, the Grizzlies' opponent is the defending champion Dallas Mavericks struggling on the verge of the playoffs.

The Dallas Mavericks' championship last year has a very high gold content, but they are also likely to become one of the worst defending champions in NBA history.

This game is highly anticipated, and Grizzlies fans will enjoy the team's revenge process very much. But at this time, the current owner of the Grizzlies, Michael Heisley, who was sitting in a luxury box, had no time to worry about the game, because he welcomed a very important guest.

"The Federal Express Arena is really great. I saw a portrait of Elvis Presley outside. People say that this is the most artistic arena in the entire league, and it really lives up to its reputation." Beside Heisley, the young Robert . Pera expresses his love for FedEx Arena.

"Indeed, this arena has always been underestimated. In fact, its facilities are quite luxurious. By the way, Mr. Pera, you should have seen my quotation." Michael Heisley saw that the game had officially started, so he also The preliminary negotiations between him and Pera officially started.

"I've seen it, and you're asking for 377 million. To be honest, this price can scare away many buyers." Pera stared at the court while talking to Heisley.

Last year, the American media estimated that the value of the Grizzlies team was about 269 million U.S. dollars, which was only higher than the Bucks in the NBA, ranking 29th and the second last in the league.

However, who knew that the Grizzlies, which had been quiet for a long time, made it to the Western Conference Finals and remained in the top three seats in the Western Conference this year. Therefore, Heisley also took advantage of the trend to increase the selling price.

However, in the eyes of most people, it is still not cost-effective to spend nearly 400 million US dollars to win the Memphis Grizzlies. This is why Heisley's plan to sell the team has not been smooth.

"So, does this offer scare you off?" Heisley asked with interest.

"If I had been scared away, I wouldn't be sitting here now."

"Hahaha, it seems that you really want to enter the basketball industry, Mr. Pera. However, basketball is not so easy. Running a team is not as simple as gathering 10 players to play." Heisley Although I really want to get rid of the team as soon as possible, I don't want my team to fall into the hands of unreliable people. After all, the Grizzlies are also his heart and soul.

Therefore, he carefully reminded Pera how difficult it is to run the team.

However, Pera nodded firmly, "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Heisley. I think I'm ready. By the way, are there any other requirements from the Alliance?"

Heisley paused, he didn't expect Pera to answer so readily, "Uh... the request from the Alliance is,

Requires you not to move the Grizzlies out of Memphis for 15 years. You know, the league is afraid of all the teams going to the big cities. "

"Really? Hahaha, I have no intention of moving the team. From this point of view, we can continue to communicate in depth." Pella agreed to all conditions, and he was determined to win the Grizzlies.

But now, he wants to put the acquisition of the team aside. It's a rare visit to the FedEx Arena, and it would be a pity if we didn't take a good look at the future cornerstone of the team playing...

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Nowitzki turned over a jumper, and last year, in this situation, he could score the ball nine times out of ten. But this time, in Randolph's interference, Dirk missed a shot!

"Nowitzki failed to score the ball, Gasol got the rebound, and the Grizzlies got the opportunity to continue to expand the score!"

After halftime, Conley directly broke through the "crazy" Delonte West. Kidd was injured, and the Mavericks had to use West, who had been mentally abnormal, to play the first position in the starting lineup. However, this guy seems to be distracted on the basketball court again.

Seeing this situation, the Mavericks' defense shrank, and their starting center Brandon Heywood jumped up at the same time Conley took off.

As everyone knows, Conley didn't attack the frame, but just passed the ball after taking off.

Link, who broke through Marion from the side and cut into the penalty area, dunked directly after receiving the ball. It was easy and the Grizzlies succeeded in attacking.

On the sidelines, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle shook his head helplessly.

If it was placed last year, Nowitzki's shot just now would not have missed at all.

Even if he misses, last year's Kidd would not let Conley break through so easily.

Even if it was really broken through, Tyson Chandler, who was guarding the inside line, would not be deceived so easily, and Marion would not be thrown away so easily.

But now, just a year later, everything has changed. The ones that are not there are gone, the ones that are down are down. The Grizzlies were eliminated by the Mavericks last year, but this year, they crushed the Mavericks so that they could not breathe.

After this goal, the Grizzlies took an 8-point lead in the last 30 seconds. Although in theory, the Mavericks still have a chance. But as far as the current situation is concerned, the Mavericks are already powerless.

"A beautiful victory. The Grizzlies were not discouraged after losing to the Thunder in the last game, but quickly adjusted. Today, at home, they played at the level they should have. Link scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 times Assists, 9 of 15 shots, 60% shooting. In the last game Link was not as efficient as usual due to physical reasons. But today, he has undoubtedly recovered his best form."

The game was coming to an end, and as usual, Hubie Brown couldn't avoid blowing at Link.

Since Gay's injury, Link has indeed set an example in every game and is the team's highest scoring player in every game. Link took care of all difficult attacks.

On this basis, Link's defensive quality, assists and rebounds have not declined, which is indeed very commendable.

In the end, the Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies 98 to 104 away. So far, the Grizzlies have become the fourth team in the league to win their 40th game in a shortened season after the Thunder, Spurs and the No. 1 Bulls in the East.

In an interview after the game, when asked by reporters, "Do you have the confidence to win against the Clippers, the direct competitor in the rankings, in the next game?" Link's answer was also very much like a leader.

"We will do our best, and keeping the top three in the West is our most important thing now. My teammates and I are eager to fight, and we will show our best state."

"Signing Link is the most correct thing you have ever done, Mr. Heisley." Looking at Link who was being interviewed on the court, Robert Pera smiled with satisfaction.

He believes that one day, Hardaway will see the value of that guy.

If nothing else, Pera thinks that he will be able to officially take over the Grizzlies this summer. By then, it will just catch up with the offseason and he can make a good job of it.

Pella couldn't wait to start his drastic reforms.

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