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Chapter 138 Negotiations
At this time, realizing that Payton could play a major role in this alliance, Mr. Brown also had some changes in his mind.

It is no longer the neutral stance of the past, it is dispensable for this sponsorship, and it can be the best gesture.

The balance in his heart has gradually shifted, and his position has begun to lean towards Payton.

As the founder of the NBA, to a certain extent, Mr. Brown is eager to promote this cooperation.

As he said to Reid before, is the Celtics really good? Only when the entire league develops well can the Celtics be more brilliant, and he, the founder of the league, can also get more benefits .

Similarly, Podolov's face was calm, and his heart was gradually attracted by Peyton's description.

Media publicity, good image of the public, promotion of infrastructure...

All of this is urgent for any sports league.

Even for the ice hockey league, this is an extremely exciting future, let alone a brand new basketball league?

Once it can be implemented, the NBA will take a huge leap in a short period of time.

Payton looked at the two with a smile, and he knew that both of them were moved.

"Mr. President, what do you think?"

Podolov pondered: "Mr. Chris, I very much hope to reach a cooperation with your company, but the uniqueness is unacceptable to me. Please understand that this is not conducive to the future development of the alliance. The alliance must be An inclusive league, a league that is too narrow is difficult to be recognized by the public."

"Conversely, if the alliance cannot achieve long-term development, it is not a good thing for your sponsorship and investment."

Peyton shook his head: "I am a profit-seeking businessman. I can bring great help to this new alliance. I also need to get enough rewards instead of being plucked from my fruits."

"If there is no uniqueness, how can I ensure my interests?"

Podolov said: "Mr. Chris, you are one of the owners of the NBA. Our interests have been linked from the very beginning. This is the greatest guarantee."

Hearing this, Peyton sneered in his heart, showing sarcasm, stretched out a finger, and shook it.

"Sir, I have a sincere heart for cooperation, but I am definitely not a fool!"

Speaking, before Podolov could refute, Payton continued: "I am one of the many owners in the NBA, not the only one."

"It's like I am a citizen of the Federation and I have the obligation to pay taxes, but let me pay taxes for the rest of the citizens? Well... I am not stupid."

"The deal should be fair, I can bring great help to the league, but who can tell me how this league can help me now?"

As he said that, Peyton looked at Podolov with a pair of ironic eyes, and spit out a word.

"nothing!"

"To me, this new alliance is just a green apple. I will continue to fertilize and water the fruit trees. What I invest in is its future."

"So you don't have to worry at all, I will hinder the future of the league."

Peyton's sarcasm did not affect Podolov at all, and his eyes remained calm.

"Sir, no one person can achieve a great alliance. We know very well that in the future development, we will inevitably need to introduce more partners. I can't give up all of them for one power!"

Payton sneered: "Mr. President, maybe you are a long-sighted person, and you have seen the alliance 100 years later, just like Truman's far-sighted restriction of the president's power, but he may not have thought of it. In less than two years, he was the biggest victim of this bill."

"The future, this is a bright word, but not everyone has a bright future..."

"Instead of worrying about a nihilistic future, why not seize the present? Sometimes, it's stupid to be too far-sighted!"

Podolov frowned~
Realizing the increasingly tense atmosphere, Brown quickly interrupted Payton to smooth things over.

"You two, let me interrupt."

Mr. Brown smiled, looked at the two, and said, "Maybe signing a long-term sponsorship agreement would be a good choice. It's not the only one, but it's a priority."

Podolov remained silent, pondering the possibility of this proposal.

Payton continued to shake his head: "It is true that I am investing in the future of the league, but this does not mean that I will be restricted by a perennial agreement."

"Gentlemen, I have to consider that this agreement will one day become a poison agreement, and I will have to continue to inject blood into the league."

As he spoke, he continued to stare into Podolov's eyes: "If Mr. President thinks that the existence of power may hinder the alliance in the future, have you considered whether the alliance really has a future?"

Brown's complexion changed: "Chris~"

Peyton waved his hand and smiled: "Sir, please don't interrupt me. Here, I have a piece of news to share with you."

"A few days ago, the retired Lakers basketball superstar George McCann approached me. He told me that he had a brand new idea to form a brand new professional league. He was using his contacts to find partners..."

"Not surprisingly, this brand new league will be established in a few years. Of course, if he gets more help, this time may be the end of the year, or next year?"

(Historically, the ABA founded by George McCann was established in 1967 until it was annexed by the NBA again in 1976. Wen, "Big Locomotive" Artis Gilmore, "Skywalker" David Thompson, Rick Barry, Dan Issel - this series of prominent names records the past glory of the ABA.)
Brown frowned slightly: "Chris, are you serious?"

"Of course, and he already has a sound plan, including venue issues." Payton said lightly.

In fact, the Federation established more than a dozen basketball leagues in the 30s and [-]s, but none of them came to an end. The biggest reason restricting its development is the problem of basketball venues!
Finally, in 1946, Walter Brown, the boss of the Celtics, and Maurice Podoloff, the president of the Hockey League, reached an agreement that the NBA would use the ice hockey arena to hold a basketball league between ice hockey games. Finally, after annexing the NBL in 49, the NBA finally survived!
The first ice hockey arena borrowed by the NBA!Therefore, many systems of the early NBA were derived from the ice hockey league, such as the regular season and playoffs, the division of the league into east and west regions, and the draft system that is exactly the same as that of the ice hockey league; Mature league system.

If George Mikan can solve the field problem, coupled with his huge network in the basketball world.

There is no doubt that this alliance that has not yet been established will be a huge threat to the opponent.

And... Brown looked at Peyton with inexplicable eyes.

Obviously, according to Chris, if the NBA cannot reach a cooperation with him, Payton will completely fall to this brand new league.

The beautiful picture described by Chris before will also completely become a huge threat to the NBA.

Podolov clenched his fist and glared at Payton: "Are you threatening?"

"No! No! This is a very reasonable idea. The Gauls cannot get the love of the Ansai people. They can embrace the Prussians to their heart's content. The only thing that exists forever in this world is the friendship after the coronation of interests."

"Of course, if Mr. President must take it as a threat, then there's nothing wrong with it?"

Peyton shrugged helplessly, ignoring Podolov's anger, and said indifferently.

"Uniqueness, this is the basis of our cooperation. If there is no such basis, then there is no need for us to talk about it."

"Okay, Mr. President, I hope you can communicate with the rest of the bosses. After all, this alliance belongs to everyone. I hope your farsightedness will not make the rest of the bosses feel stupid."

"Of course, when voting, I will vote for the owner of the Lakers. This is my right."

(End of this chapter)