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Chapter 100 Relocation
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After a lingering night, Payton got dressed under the service of Elizabeth.

After a romantic kiss.

"Okay, I'm going to the set."

"Well, I'll visit your crew this afternoon." Peyton said.

Elizabeth hesitated when she heard this.

"what happened?"

Elizabeth shook her head: "It's okay, come if you want."

Peyton didn't know Elizabeth's worries. He shook his head and didn't think too much about it. He came to California this time, and he had a lot to do!

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In front of the Wally Hotel.

A middle-aged businessman in a suit and leather shoes was waiting at the door.

Not long after, Peyton got out of a stretched Lincoln, and several security guards in black suits scattered around.

The middle-aged man greeted him quickly: "Mr. Chris."

Peyton nodded. This man was Kate Enda, the head of the California branch of United Law Firm.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

"Mr. Chris, you are welcome. It is my honor to serve you. Various plans have been made. We have also completed communication with the local municipal government and are ready to move at any time."

Payton nodded: "Where is the team's home court?"

"We have reached an agreement with the ice hockey association to share a home court with the ice hockey players and choose the Burketon Stadium as the home court."

"How many people can it accommodate?"

"Eighteen thousand and six hundred people."

"it is good!"

Payton nodded to express his satisfaction, then looked at the assistant next to him, and said, "I can't always choose someone else's venue, go down and make a plan, communicate with the city government to get the land, and build the Lakers' own venue."

"Yes!" The assistant nodded, keeping it in mind.

"Come on, meet the Lakers."

"Ok!"

……

Inside the Wally Hotel, in a luxurious, palace-like large room.

Everyone on the Lakers is gathered here, including players, coaches, and general managers.

There is a trace of uneasiness in everyone's heart, which is the confusion about the unknown future.

Suddenly ushered in a new boss, the new boss also plans to move the Lakers from Minnesota to Los Angeles, and invite them all to visit Los Angeles, by the way meet.

"George, what kind of person is this new boss?"

"A well-known novelist and rich man, but I don't know why he is interested in basketball." A tall man with eyes said.

"I'm a big fan of his, and I must ask for some autographs later."

"Well, don't know what it's like to move to Los Angeles to play. The cost of living here is high, and my family is not here."

"I don't care. Anyway, I haven't got married yet, and I used to fly around."

A group of players talked to each other and talked to each other.

The salary of players these days is far lower than that of later generations, and it is completely incomparable with the league in later generations where any unknown person can sign a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions, or even a contract of hundreds of millions.

Today's player is just a job, even a part-time job.

Perhaps the salary is much higher than that of ordinary jobs, but it is still far from signing a million-dollar contract and becoming a rich man as soon as you join the league.

The number one center in antiquity like McCann won five NBA championships, but in the end he could only get $1.5. Although this salary was more than 6 times the average salary of the Federation at that time, just being a professional player It's still not enough to support himself, so he has to study for a lawyer's license to earn money during the offseason.

Last year, Bob Cousy asked the cardinal for an annual salary of 9000 US dollars, but the cardinal was only willing to give [-] US dollars, and Cousy reluctantly agreed.

This is already considered a high annual salary, and the salary of ordinary players in the league is generally between $2000 and $5000.

Another very famous story is that in order to maintain a high quality of life, the "Jump King" Arizin had to do odd jobs during the offseason to earn money. His salary was also $9000.

In short, this is a high-paying career, but only a relatively high salary, and the salary is not high enough for players to support their families at will.

It's not the same thing as a madman, 1000 million is not enough to support a family.

After all, this is just a bowl of youth rice!

After retiring, they also need to support their families.

Therefore, the players have to think carefully and face everything that comes next.

Sid Hartman, one of the founders and general manager of the team, coughed lightly: "Mr. Chris is a basketball lover. In the past two years, he led the Yarrabala Greens to win the state championship for two consecutive years. , and later withdrew from the stadium due to status reasons."

"I communicated with him. He bought the Lakers to realize his regret of not being able to play."

"He promised me that everyone's salary will increase, and various incentives and benefits will also increase."

"As for the issue of settling down, the boss will also make suitable arrangements."

When everyone heard the words, they all nodded, their uneasiness subsided a little, and they had a good impression of the boss they had never met.

As professional players, they didn't pay much attention to several state championships, but they are both basketball players and love the same sport, which is a natural hub to get close to each other.

Moreover, the boss also gave conditions that sounded good.

"Behave better later, and I will fight for your interests."

"Yes!"

……

when!
There was a knock on the door, and the general manager Sid Hartman got up quickly and opened the door with a group of players and coaches.

"Hello, Mr. Chris!"

Facing Sid Hartman's friendly smile, Payton also showed a smile: "Hello, I know you, the founder and team manager of the Lakers, the five-time champion, Mr. Hartman."

Said Payton looked at the rest of the people.

An old man in a gray suit and tie, meticulous - five-crowned coach John Kundera.

"Hello Coach John Kundera, your tactical skills are admirable."

"McKen, I'm your fan, so be sure to sign me later."

"Mikelsen, I love your shot!"

……

Payton greeted the players and coaches one by one.

Basically, he can call everyone by name.

Most of them are the team of the Lakers during the five-time championship. Except for Jim Pollard who has retired and Slater Martin who left the Eagles, there are many dynasty veterans here.

As for George Mikan, the superstar who opened the league's long-term era and won five NBA championships, he announced his retirement a few years ago.

He was invited by the team to be the coach last year, but he really lacked coaching ability. He only won 39 games in the first 9 games he led the team. Therefore, the Lakers had to fire McCann and invite back the five-time champion coach John Kundera!

He came here this time as a team meritorious service and was invited to witness the historic relocation of the Lakers.

Of course, George McCann himself is also extremely interested in this matter. He is a lawyer and will become the first chairman of the ABA (American Basketball Association) in the future.

Chairman Elder, Chairman Yao is not the only one.

(End of this chapter)