10: The man with the LOGO joins!
The NBA's summer free market usually opened after the draft ended. In 2002, the NBA summer free market opened on July 1st.
On July 1st, the day the free market opened, the 76ers announced several deals and contracts, including the signing of Billups, the transfer of Dikembe Mutumbo, Derek Coleman, Marcus Kirby, Jamal Crawford, and others.
The swift actions of the Sixers shocked many teams, media, and fans.
It was to the extent that everyone thought that 76's goal for the next season was to mess things up, hoard rookies, and compete for LeBlanc James.
Although it was a bit of a waste of Iverson's peak, the fans could accept it in order to get LeBlanc James.
Since the team's leader, the soul of the team, Allen Iverson, did not leave, the Philadelphia fans naturally did not protest.
Li Muchen was too lazy to care about the fans 'reactions and the media's opinions. He could not help but sigh in relief when he took over the 76ers until all the trades were completed.
The 2002-2003 lineup of the 76ers was finally finalized.
1st of July, 10 pm.
Li Muchen, who was sitting in his office, wanted to test the new lineup of the 76ers in advance. However, it was the NBA's offseason, and all the players were on vacation.
"The players of the 76ers are all settled. Next is the president of the team and the creation of the coaching lineup.”
"Minas Terry replied with a message and sent me a few candidates for the president of the team. I was busy with the draft and trading before and didn't have time to look at them. Now I have time to choose the president of the team.”
Li Muchen found a stack of documents from the pile of documents. After he glanced at it, he immediately rolled his eyes.
Unlike the players, Li Muchen did not recognize any of the team presidents that Minas Terry had given him. He had no idea who they were.
"I can choose the draft and the coaching lineup, but it's really hard for me to choose the president of the team.”
Li Muchen sighed and casually flipped through the documents. Soon, he was invigorated.
"Jerry West?
This name is a little familiar. Let me take a look at this person's information…F * ck, it's the LOGO man!"
Li Muchen, who was flipping through Jerry West's information, suddenly widened his eyes. He did not expect the LOGO man to apply for the position of CEO of 76ers.
Jerry West became the NBA LOGO because of his standard of playing, hence the nickname of the LOGO man.
He was a very powerful person. When he played, he was one of the top 50 superstars in the NBA. After he retired, he single-handedly created the three consecutive championships of the Los Angeles Clippers.
OK Group was created by this person.
If one counted the later generations, he had also brought together the Splash duo to create the Warriors Dynasty. He had also allowed the Clippers to acquire George and Cass, making them the favorite team for the championship.
This was a person with strong connections and personal ability. If Jerry West could become the president of the 76ers, he might be able to get you some of the team's unsold goods.
For example, bring Kobe over and form the Koa combination or the Yao Ke combination.
"The CEO of the 76ers will be you!”
Li Muchen immediately asked the butler to contact Jerry West to discuss the president.
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Los Angeles, in a mansion.
Jerry West, who had just left the Los Angeles Clippers, was leisurely reading a variety of sports newspapers. It had been his habit for many years to read through the day's newspapers before going to bed at night.
Suddenly, Jerry West's phone rang.
Jerry West folded the newspaper in his hand and put it down. He picked up the phone. After knowing the other party's purpose, a smile appeared on his face.
"Joining the 76ers is a great choice, especially after I saw the actions of the 76ers.
May I ask, who is the current general manager of the 76ers?”
Jerry West had chosen to submit his resume to the 76ers after seeing the operations of the 76ers. At this moment, he was eager to get to know the general manager of the 76ers.
"Mr. Jerry, the general manager of the 76ers is our boss, Muchen Li!”
Minas Terry answered truthfully. Li Muchen was the general manager of the 76ers, so there was no need to hide it.
" It's Li?????"
Jerry West was stunned when he heard Minas's answer. He had thought of many people, but he did not expect the general manager of the 76ers to be their boss, Li from China!
"Yes, ever since the BOSS took over 76 players, he has been the one to complete a series of transactions!”
"What an amazing person, Mr. Minas. I'm even more interested in the 76ers now. When you have time, can we have a meal together and chat?”
"Of course, you're welcome anytime!"
Minas said with a smile. He got the answer from Jerry West's tone.
Los Angeles was still quite a distance away from Philadelphia, but this distance was not enough to stop Jerry West.
On the second day of his phone call with Minas, Jerry West met the general manager of the 76ers who amazed him!!!!
This was a confident, talented, and unreserved Chinese youth. Only such a person would have the courage to buy 76 players.
"Boss, you look really handsome today!!!”
Jerry West praised. Li Muchen had a high nose bridge, bright eyes, and a well-defined face. Even in the eyes of Americans, Li Muchen was very handsome.
"I've always been so handsome and elegant!”
Li Muchen was not modest at all. After he invited Jerry West to take a seat, he went straight to the point."Mr. Jerry, what can you bring me after you join the 76ers?”
After a pause, Li Muchen added,""I'm not talking about the championship or three consecutive championships. I can do these things myself!”
Li Muchen's words confused Jerry West. If a team didn't want a championship and three consecutive championships, then what did it want?
"I don't quite understand what you mean, Boss!”
"Not for sale, like the OK combo of the Laker.”
"I'm a fanatical fan. Mr. Jerry should understand.”
After Li Muchen's explanation, Jerry West immediately understood.
NBA owners were fans of a certain star, such as the Mavericks 'Cooper, so it was common for NBA owners to pursue a certain star.
"The NBA is a commercial league. There's nothing that can't be sold, provided you have enough chips!!!”
Jerry West said leisurely. Li Muchen immediately made an OK gesture.""I think I have a rough idea. Mr. Jerry, are you interested in building an empire together?”
"Of course!"
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