noveltune Chapter 310 Ticket Incident
Chapter 310 Ticket Incident
Chapter 310 Ticket Incident
Many people's impression of Sterling is racial discrimination.
In fact, this guy has been in charge of the Clippers for 1981 years since he bought the Clippers in 25. He is the longest-serving owner in the NBA.
It stands to reason that such an old guy should be respected.
But ... in NBA circles, Sterling was stereotyped as a miser, a satyr, a racist and a clown.
The reason why the Clippers have been a big team for a long time is because Sterling is unwilling to spend money.
As soon as Li Lei's injury broke out, this guy took the opportunity to lower the price and withdrew as if.
The Clippers once organized a shooting contest for fans, and the winner was rewarded with $1000.But in the end, Sterling was unwilling to pay the $1000.
In addition, he asked head coach Paul Silas to bandage the players himself, just to save money on hiring a trainer.
And these are just the tip of the iceberg of Sterling's life.
After pursuing Li Lei but failed, Sterling expressed his dissatisfaction in front of the media.
"He is nothing. In the league, there are many, many stronger three positions than him. Cameron, LeBron, Ron, Paul, Tracy, Larry... He has to be ranked behind these people, Even lower!"
Co-authoring this is love to hate?
That's not what you said when you were courting someone.
It was Little Sweet at the beginning, but now Daylily.
Can't catch up, just turn your face?
"The reason why he was able to win these honors was because of better luck. My grandma could win the championship with O'Neal and Wade."
"Plus, he stole Wade's Finals MVP."
Some people will say, Sterling is a billionaire, how could he say such stupid things?
That's because you think too highly of the NBA boss.
In the summer of 1996, with the permission of the league, the Knicks planned to use $3000 million to sign Michael Jordan, whose second career contract had just expired.
This forced Bulls owner Reinsdorf to match the annual salary of 3000 million US dollars, and finally left Jordan.
The matter ended here, but Reinsdorf was very upset, and said to everyone: I don't think Jordan is worthy of an annual salary of 3000 million US dollars.
What do you think Jordan would think?
But for anyone with a little wisdom, the money is given, so why talk about such nonsense?
Is it possible to get back 3000 million?
You might as well tell someone, I think Jordan is worth more than $3000 million, maybe more.
Anyway, the money has been given, and if you say a few nice words, you can still have a good relationship with Jordan, right?
As a result, Reinsdorf insisted on saying that Jordan was worthless, which directly froze the relationship between the two.
Do you mean stupid or not?
In the final analysis, it is to be careful.
At the beginning of the season, Li Lei was absent due to injury, and the Grizzlies lost 10 games in a row, once at the bottom of the league.
Sterling jumped out again at the time: "The Grizzlies traded Stone is a stupid deal. Any wise general manager would not be willing to give him a salary of 5 million US dollars for 8000 years. This is definitely a poison. contract."
"Look, the Grizzlies have lost consecutive games and are completely hopeless."
For such a clown, Li Lei was about to fight back when Mr. Jerry West shot.
"Poison contract? Hehehehe!"
"We gave Stone $5 million over five years because we can only give so much."
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley also said afterwards: "If the league allows, I can offer Stone a bigger contract. His value far exceeds this contract!"
Look, let's judge!
A certain stewed egg fainted in the toilet.
If Reinsdorf said the same thing back then, braised egg, uh no!It was Jordan who had to work hard for him.
Just like Li Lei, after listening to the words of the boss and the manager, can you not be moved?
Whether it's true or false, at least it looks beautiful.
To say a few good words, it is impossible for the league to really let you open a bigger contract.
Without spending a penny, you earn a favor.
But Sterling was still stubborn. He said in front of the media: "With Corey (Maggette), the Clippers' third position is very strong and does not need to be reinforced. I think Corey is better than Stone. Small forward! He's stronger, more experienced, and very good at driving."
Maggette: "..."
I don't know why.
Maggette had an ominous feeling, but nothing happened, and he forgot about it afterwards.
He didn't know that a week later, he would want to kill himself because of the boss's words.
……
Later, Li Lei came back and led the Grizzlies to a four-game winning streak, showing his worth.
Sterling had to shut up.
As far as Li Lei's performance in these four games, Maggette...forget it.
……
The incident was also forgotten.
However, it is rare for Li Lei to return to Los Angeles to play, and he wants to take Avril Lavigne and his parents to watch the game live.
Li Lei found someone and asked the Clippers for three front-row tickets, and he could spend money.
This is a trivial matter, and it cannot be more common in the NBA, and the Clippers staff agreed.
But later, Sterling happened to know about this, and he strictly ordered anyone not to give away Li Lei's tickets, and he would not sell them at high prices.
Li Lei: "..."
I am Nima!
Is there a familiar smell?
On March 2000, 3, O'Neal wanted to invite his family to watch the game on his birthday, and asked the Clippers management for tickets, but the Clippers refused.
What happened next.
O'Neal shocked the world in a rage and scored a career-high score of 61 points, 23 rebounds and 3 assists.
And let the Clippers' two substitute centers score 11 points, 8 rebounds and 11 fouls.
The Clippers probably forgot this memory.
It's only been more than 6 years, so forgetful!
O'Neill didn't know where he found out about this, so he called Li Lei: "My dear brother, do you need my help for some tickets?"
Come on.
If you can get it, will you be ignored by the Clippers back then?
However, Li Lei still thanked O'Neal for his kindness: "No need, tonight's game will be very bloody and not suitable for watching live."
O'Neal on the other end of the phone smiled directly: "Are you planning to..."
Li Lei's voice sank: "Yes!"
O'Neill laughed: "Okay! Take me too. Sterling, that old pervert, wanted to beat him up a long time ago. He only scored 61 points back then. Thinking about it now, it's really too little."
O'Neill's words were a bit exaggerated.
But it's O'Neill after all!
A center, relying on all 2-point offensive methods to get 60+, has a much higher gold content than a guard's 60+.
"Don't worry, I'll take your share!"
Li Lei said coldly.
"And mine!"
"mine!"
"Me too!"
……
On the other end of the phone, there was a burst of noise, including Wade's call, Haslem's roar, and the voices of Walker, White Chocolate, Wang Zhizhi and others.
O'Neill finally added: "We don't have a game tonight, let's go back to my house to have a party and watch the game by the way."
Li Lei hung up the phone.
It seems that he will work harder tonight, he can't lose face in front of his old teammates!
(End of this chapter)