pinnacle swinger

Chapter 286 Basketball Training Camp

The co-recorded interview program is naturally sought after by the fans. Some of the issues that were dug in depth also gave everyone a certain understanding of the mysterious amateur life of the athletes. In addition to Zhang Bin's excellent eloquence and all the key points that must be answered, the whole The recording of the program was very successful, with constant laughter.

Tang Wenlong also realized for the first time that he has such a high popularity in China. No matter where he goes, people who see him will scream, even when he is wandering on the streets of BJ, he will be surrounded by people. Cause a lot of crowds and hinder traffic.

So he is still thankful for Joe Thomas' foresight and foresight, and the few bodyguards he arranged for him are just right, otherwise it would be even more difficult to move forward.

After returning to Xiyang, the manager Joe Thomas, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and his lackey, Hawk Dog, were waiting by his side.

"It's about the establishment of a basketball school. You told me before, and I've paid attention to it for you here. The current location is in SH City, which is closer to Xiyang City."

Tang Wenlong's eyes lit up, this is a topic he is interested in.

He quickly asked: "I once said that we want to run a youth training camp similar to half charity and half foreign business. For basketball training, it is mainly to cultivate children's interests, but it is not common to meet some good ones." Seedlings, and these seedlings cannot all come from big cities, most of them should come from places we don’t know. We can solve them economically, so that we won’t have any worries about training.”

Joe Thomas responded with a smile: "Of course I will arrange this, but according to the market response of the youth training company we have established in Shanghai, you have a huge influence in China. Once you establish a youth training camp, there will definitely be more A ton of teens who love basketball sign up."

"It sounds like the prospect is quite good." Tang Wenlong said with a smile.

"However, I actually have another idea, which is to build a basketball team sponsored by yourself here, so that your youth training camp will also have a direction for future output, otherwise it will be nothing but a tree without roots and water without a source. "

Tang Wenlong frowned: "I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. I know there is already a CBA team in Shanghai, and joining the CBA is not so easy."

Joe Thomas laughed and said: "Los Angeles and New York both have two NBA teams. In my opinion, Shanghai is no smaller than these two cities. This is a city with a huge population and a huge market. It also has two NBA teams. There's nothing wrong with the team at all."

Tang Wenlong said: "I don't know all the details here, but it's not a problem to start the training camp first. After you choose the address, we can take the time to take a look, and then we can set a time to come. Renovation, publicity, and operation.”

Joe Thomas responded straight away: "No problem."

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Tang Wenlong turned around and talked with Fang Chuxia about the establishment of the basketball training camp. Fang Chuxia also greatly supported it, thinking that this is good news for the benefit of the people, and it is also in line with the concept of sports life.

"It's better to hold one in Xiyang City. Xiyang is our hometown, and there has always been a strong basketball atmosphere. If we hold a training camp here, we will definitely get the great help of the city government." Fang Chuxia suggested.

Tang Wenlong was taken aback for a moment, and thought carefully about this suggestion for two seconds, thinking it seemed to be very good, "Sounds very good!"

Fang Chuxia smiled and said: "Instead of marching into the big cities from the beginning, we should start with our own hometown first. I think that if we hold a basketball training camp here in Xiyang, if it is during the summer vacation in July and August, we will definitely get a lot of results." The effect is good, not to mention that Xiyang has convenient transportation, complete facilities, and the cost is much lower than Shanghai."

"It makes sense, and after we set up the training camp here in Xiyang, we can entrust relatives and friends to take care of it. If we go to a big city, we can only entrust others to take care of it, which is not particularly convenient." Fang Chuxia After talking about it, Tang Wenlong felt more and more that it would be better to set up a youth training camp here in Xiyang. Anyway, since the goal is to build a first-class base, and the target group is all talented children from all over the country, it doesn't matter that it has to be in Shanghai.

Fang Chuxia said, "And I heard that since Yao Ming bought the Shanghai Sharks in 09, he has been losing money every year. Shanghai is indeed a big city and has enough market, but can basketball get enough profit distribution in Shanghai? , but this is a question mark, relatively speaking, I think Shanghainese are more fans of Shenhua."

"It's true. Boss Yao did lose a lot, although this amount of money is nothing to him."

Tang Wenlong paused, and continued: "But if we run a youth training camp in Shanghai, it will definitely help the promotion of basketball in Shanghai. Yao Ming definitely welcomes me to go to Shanghai to set up such a school, which is beneficial. harmless."

"This is only one aspect. On the other hand, he also needs to protect the interests of the Shanghai Sharks in the CBA. Joe Thomas said that you use a professional team to ensure the output direction of the youth training camp. The prerequisites have already damaged the interests of the Sharks. As far as the current CBA is concerned, the cake has not yet been made, and it must make people feel uncomfortable to split it up so early."

Tang Wenlong thought for a while. What Fang Chuxia said is indeed possible. Compared with the two, it is better to put the youth training camp in Xiyang.

So he called Joe Thomas again and told him his thoughts and slightly hesitant decision.

Joe Thomas had already searched for several places in Shanghai, and helped Tang Wenlong to register a company in Shanghai. More than a dozen employees have joined the company, and the basic framework has been constructed.Tang Wenlong's decision was very bad, at least some of the preparatory work he had done in Shanghai had turned into nothing.

"Can you open two at the same time..." Joe Thomas is still unwilling to let go of the big market in Shanghai. After all, this is a super metropolis comparable to Los Angeles and New York!

Tang Wenlong was ashamed, and felt that if he evacuated Shanghai in this way, he would be too sorry for Joe Thomas' efforts and dedication, so he tentatively asked, "How much will it cost?"

Joe Thomas regained his energy when he heard the joke: "The boss, which is not expensive, is only about 500 million US dollars a year. The main reason is that the venue is expensive. You know, Shanghai is a place where every inch of land is very expensive."

"Damn it, I might as well buy a piece of land and develop it myself!" Tang Wenlong was a little bit beyond expectations when he heard the price.

"This...you can also have it. If it continues for a long time, it is indeed a good way."

Tang Wenlong did some calculations. His annual net income is about 500 million U.S. dollars. Last year, he spent a lot of money, and now he only has more than 300 million yuan in working capital. The initial investment must be enough. Yes, if it comes to the end, he will also start a new season, at worst, he will sign two more endorsements.

It's done!

(End of this chapter)