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Chapter 98 Buying a Big Toy
Joanna sighed a little: "Baylor really tried his best. The overall strength of the Wildcats is much higher than that of the Chiefs."

Peyton looked at the silent figure and nodded: "He is an admirable person."

Fighting at the last moment, always lead the charge.

He is not the kind of incompetent Chamberlain who has talent but only shrinks back.

The fighting spirit of the opponent reminded Payton of Jordan, who fell before the Pistons bad boys time and time again.

What a pity, Lord Belle!

Peyton's eyes were a little inexplicable, and an idea appeared in his mind.

In other words, this is an idea that has existed for a long time, and now he wants to advance this idea.

He decided to change something!
……

in the box.

Elgin Baylor looked at Payton cautiously: "Mr. Chris!"

The quality of blacks who are studying in college these days is relatively high!

Many actions are in line with white people.

Although he had just lost, Elgin Baylor still showed the necessary respect in the face of a real celebrity.

Baylor, as the general manager of the Clippers in the future, can stay under that miserly ghost sword racist for so many years, regardless of his vision, his social skills are definitely at the level of James.

Payton smiled and looked at Baylor: "You are very talented, just like the newspaper said, you are a flying man."

Elkin's eyes were a little sad: "Sir, it's a pity that I lost."

Payton walked over, like a godfather, and patted him on the shoulder: "No one is always a winner. Didn't Wilt fall under North Carolina last year?"

"Don't dwell on past failures, look forward, like a man."

Elgin nodded slightly, but the sadness in his heart did not fade away at all.

What is more sad than struggling for a year and falling to the end?
"Okay, cheer up, I remember you are already a junior, what are your plans next?"

Elgin hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "I don't know, I really want to stay and play for a year, but the coach persuaded me to participate in the draft this year!"

Peyton couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard this.

"Your coach asked you to run?"

In the past, I only heard that the coach asked the team's thighs to stay, but I never heard of sending them out on their own initiative.

Elkin explained: "Our coach is a gentleman who is very considerate of me. There are too many coincidences that Seattle University can reach the finals this year. If I play another year, it may affect my draft prospects."

When Peyton heard this, he immediately understood.

Before coming here, he had an understanding of the basic situation of Elgin Baylor, and he knew that this guy had been idle for a while due to his performance.

Spent the first year at Edward University, just came to Seattle University last year, led the team into March Madness, and finally fell in the first round of March Madness.

It is indeed a miracle to reach the finals this year!
Whether it can go further next year is a question mark?
According to their coaches, it is best to participate in the draft this year. After all, Elgin is very popular now, as are the evaluations of the media and professionals. In any case, he will not fall into the top three in the draft. ,

Can find a good job in the professional league.

If the team's performance is not good next year, everything will become a question mark!

"Your coach is really good!"

"What do you think?"

Elgin fell into deep thought, and after a little hesitation, he said, "Sir, can you give me a suggestion?"

Payton smiled: "Of course, I think you can stay. The draft prospect is very important, but isn't there only one chance for the NCAA championship?"

Elgin nodded: "Thank you for your opinion, I will consider it."

"This is my business card, if you have any problems in life, you can contact me!"

Elkin solemnly collected the business card: "Thank you, sir."

After a while, Elgin left with doubts in his heart. He didn't know the purpose of Peyton looking for him.

In his mind, it might just be a simple meeting of fans, but the identity of this fan is quite special.

Peyton watched his back, thinking about Elkin's choice.

He was very curious, how would Elgin choose in the end?

Do you leave as a loser, or stay for a year without regretting yourself?

……

A week later, Peyton saw a piece of news.

"Elgin Baylor decided to keep his talents in the NCAA, and he will make his last effort to lead a championship for Seattle."

Payton didn't know that on top of this incident, he changed history.

In history, Baylor would announce his participation in this year's draft due to the persuasion of his family and coaches, and finally became the No. [-] pick of the Lakers.

Now, holding Peyton's business card and his own unwillingness, Elkin didn't want to have any more regrets, and resolutely decided to stick to the last year and give it a go.

Payton just smiled, turned his head, and dialed the firm's phone number: "Help me collect information about NBA teams. I intend to acquire a team."

"Yes, Mr. Chris."

Today, the market value of NBA teams is very low, but ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions. With Payton's current net worth, buying a team is just buying a big toy.

……

Becoming the owner of a team was Payton's long-awaited wish.

For Payton in the previous life, he had a wish during high school, to enter the NBA.

Later, he realized that his talent was insufficient, so he wanted to make money and become the owner of a certain NBA team.

Now influenced by Baylor's fighting spirit, Payton also wants to try to change the future of this tragic superstar.

"New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels, Detroit Falcons, Minneapolis Lakers..."

Peyton looked at the names and the corresponding information.

Many of the teams that exist now have disappeared into the long river of time.

In Payton's impression, there are almost no changes, and only the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.

As for the Lakers, none of them have moved to Los Angeles yet.

Fingers tapped on the table, Peyton began to make a choice.

New York Knicks, Celtics, Celtics, Lakers.

These three are what Payton can see. The former occupies a real big city and is also a wealthy family.

The Green Army is the absolute dynasty, the master of this period.

As for the Lakers, the name is enough to attract his attention, but the current value is far less than the former two to attract Payton.

Among them, Payton loves the Boston Celtics the most. There is no other reason. He is a maverick. Victory cigars, Byrd's trash talk,  …

After dialing the phone, Payton said: "Inquire about the situation of the Celtics, New York Knicks, and Lakers. Is their boss willing to make a move?"

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)