I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 316 The Big City Is Too Poor (Part [-])
When he learned that the Hornets went bankrupt, Min Congda felt extremely frustrated.

I have worked hard for two seasons, thinking about playing badly every day, but the Clippers are like nothing.

Not only is the combat power getting better and better, but the business situation is also getting better and better. If this season enters the playoffs again, the valuation may increase again!
Take a look at the Rolex watch on your hand, it's a gift from the team's sponsors.

However, Min Congda was quite surprised by the bankruptcy of the Hornets.

Because the Hornets have been very restrained against the Clippers in the past two seasons.

Last season, the Clippers didn't win a game against the Hornets and were killed four times.

Finally won a game this season, but it is still very difficult to play the Hornets.

Chris Paul has played well every time he plays against the Clippers.

Especially when he faces Curry, he is a rare small guard who can suppress Curry on both offense and defense.

So every time he played against the Hornets, Min Congda was very happy, knowing that he was going to lose.

Unexpectedly, the Hornets with outstanding combat power went bankrupt when they said they were bankrupt.

According to Chris Wallace, the Hornets weren't doing well in December.

At that time, the league had already intended to host the Hornets, and then help the Hornets find a home.

Because the assets of the Hornets themselves are not very high-quality, it takes time to find a buyer.

But the Hornets boss still wants to struggle and hopes to finish this season.

Unfortunately, the box office sales of the Hornets were really poor.

According to the Hornets and the local agreement signed, if the box office does not meet a certain standard, the Hornets will move out of New Orleans.

"The agreement signed between the Hornets and Louisiana State is that the average number of people in each game will reach 14213, but the number of people in the Hornets ball game can reach 14000, which is very good. It is often in the early 10000s, which simply cannot meet the requirements of the agreement."

"So the Hornets have been fluctuating. They don't know when they will move and leave New Orleans. Their record has also plummeted. Now, they are finally bankrupt."

The Hornets performed very well at the beginning of the season, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, and once occupied the first place in the league.

At that time, when people thought that the Hornets and Paul would return to the 2008 season and recreate their original brilliant achievements, an unexpected situation occurred.

It's useless for the Hornets to play well. Local fans in New Orleans didn't buy it, and attendance has been bleak.

Moreover, the team has been turmoil about whether to trade Chris Paul, which makes the team feel impetuous.

Then the team suffered a losing streak, the record slipped, and the attendance was even worse.

The last straw that overwhelmed the Hornets was the personal financial situation of team owner Sean.

He was heavily in debt and insolvent, and he still couldn't see the possibility of the Hornets making a profit at the box office until March.

They can only declare bankruptcy and sell the Hornets.

But Sean doesn't want the Hornets to leave New Orleans. He doesn't want the Hornets to become a sinner in New Orleans like the Sonics.

"It is said that Kansas is ready to take over the Hornets. Their arena was completed in 07, and the Kansas also want an NBA team." Wallace passed on inside information to Min Congda.

The Kings used to be in Kansas, then moved to Sacramento.

Kansas, as a traditionally strong state in American basketball, is a place where many basketball superstars and celebrities were born. Naturally, it hopes to have its own NBA team.

Min Congda is not very concerned about whether Kansas has an NBA team, he is more concerned about Chris Paul's movements.

"The Hornets are so turbulent, is their team going to start rebuilding?" Min Congda asked.

"Yes, once they start to rebuild, there will definitely be a number of quality players coming out."

Every time a team is disbanded, it is a very good opportunity for other teams to reinforce.

The Hornets are actually very strong, with Paul and David West in the team at their peak.

If the team rebuilds, they are bound to leave, and other teams are already salivating.

Especially Chris Paul, he is a rare top superstar in the league, and he is a point guard.

The Hornets are not dead yet, and many teams are already eyeing him.

"However, you already have Stephen Curry, aren't you still interested in Paul?"

"Paul? Oh no, no, no, I'm not interested. I'm just asking." Min Congda laughed.

Of course he is not interested in Paul, how can such a good player let him come to the Clippers?
One Curry is enough for him to have a headache, and another Paul will kill him.

Min Congda has learned experience from the Hornets, and attendance is still very important.

At present, the Clippers are playing better and better, and the attendance rate is naturally rising, which is very detrimental to the team.

However, the recent games are all away games, and there are very few home games, so the Clippers didn't get much money from home games.

When there were many home games before, the Clippers lost more and won less. This may be the only thing that comforts Min Congda.

"By the way, Chris, maybe you should think about it and try to trade for Chris Paul. This will definitely greatly improve your team's record and box office."

Min Congda was not interested in Paul, but encouraged Chris Wallace to fight for it.

Wallace was immediately caught by Min Congda's mind, and he really had this idea.

The Grizzlies now have Griffin. If there is another Paul, the point guard + power forward model is simply a ticket-selling weapon.

This season the Grizzlies have tasted the sweetness of the popular superstar, not to mention the full stadium, the attendance rate must have improved a lot compared to last season.

Even if it is a game with some big opponents, there are still many spectators present, they are just to watch Griffin dunk.

Seeing that the Hornets next door went bankrupt and were put under trusteeship due to attendance issues, Wallace was even more fortunate that the team had Griffin.

With another Paul, the Grizzlies will really take off!
"However, it is said that Paul still prefers to go to a big city. Hey, a small club like ours is destined to have a hard time attracting stars except for the draft."

Wallace sighed, Xiaoqiu would only want to be popular by cultivating superstars.

Moreover, if you have cultivated well and matured, they might be picked off.

If the Hornets are in a big city, even if the team declines, Paul may stay with the team for a year or two, waiting for a chance to re-emerge, just like Kobe.

Min Congda took a drink and said, "Then you sent Gasol to the Lakers back then."

Wallace smiled embarrassingly, and said: "This...I am also out of friendship, giving Gasol a chance to win the championship and giving West a face. Besides, little Gasol..."

Wallace wanted to say that Gasol Jr. is also good, but now he has also sent Gasol Jr. to Los Angeles for Kaman!

Wallace's heart suddenly filled with bitterness, he will no longer be able to do business with people from big cities like you, it's too bad.

(End of this chapter)