The Godfather of Basketball

"Hey, coach, I'm Clayton Bennett." The visitor reported himself and extended his hand to Tang Tian with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Bennett." Tang Tian smiled and shook hands with Clayton, but there was a hint of doubt on his face.

"I'm from Oklahoma." Clayton added after seeing Tang Tian's eyes.

Hearing this, Tang Tian had a slight impression that this person should be the big boss of the Thunder team.

Led Clayton to the living room, asked the servant to pour a cup of coffee, Tang Tian then looked at Clayton.

The Thunder had been here twice before, but both were the vice president of the team. This time, the boss came in person.

"Coach, I want to know what exactly you want?" Clayton was more straightforward. He didn't blindly report his chips like Wiltz before, but asked about Tang Tian's needs.

Clayton wasn't the first to ask this question, but he was the first to ask it from the three teams after he narrowed the field.

"Just say that the rest of the board of directors are in the conference room in Oklahoma City. As long as we are satisfied, I can give you an answer on the spot." Clayton's next words surprised Tang Tian.

Shareholders all waiting in the meeting room early in the morning? With such a big battle, did the Thunder decide to put all their eggs in one basket?

But since Clayton said that and showed such great sincerity, there was no need for Tang Tian to hide it anymore, and he could just try to see what the bottom line of the league team was.

"I have three requirements." This is a negotiation as well as a business. What Tang Tian did first was to set out his asking price.

At this time, the servant brought the coffee, and after Clayton took it, he signaled Tang Tian to continue.

"First, I hope that the board of directors will not interfere with the team's daily affairs. What I can do is to guarantee the team's record and income."

"It's absolutely fine, and we never interfered in the past." Clayton gave a very positive answer.

"Secondly, I hope to sign a five-year long contract with the team, and the liquidated damages are double the normal contract." Tang Tian continued.

The contract between the NBA team and the coach is two-way. If the coach is fired, the team needs to pay liquidated damages, and the coach also needs to pay liquidated damages if he resigns voluntarily.

Under normal circumstances, the amount of liquidated damages is not low, which is why most of the coaches are fired by the team and few coaches resign voluntarily. Tang Tian has now raised double the liquidated damages, obviously because he does not want the two parties to leave the contract within the contract period. what is the problem.

Clayton pondered for a long time, finally nodded and said: "This is no problem."

"The last point, I hope to be able to buy 10% of the team's shares." Tang Tian said finally.

"Shares?" Clayton was finally moved when he heard this.

"I'm going to make a call." He didn't express his opinion immediately, but went out of the living room with his mobile phone.

Tang Tian nodded.

He wants to be the owner of a team, and that's a step that has to be taken.

To put it more bluntly, this will also give him some motivation to stay in the team. As the team appreciates, his assets will also rise accordingly.

But just as he thought, this was an act of testing the bottom line. After all, it meant that other shareholders would give up their shares, which was a very sensitive topic.

Under normal circumstances, the purchase of team shares will only qualify when someone on the board of directors withdraws. Such an active basic share is probably very rare before.

After about ten minutes, Clayton came back with a smile on his face.

"Welcome to the Thunder, coach, no, I should be talking about business partners now." Clayton smiled and held out his hand to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment. What Clayton meant, did the Thunder agree? Without any counter-offer?

If I had known earlier, he would have asked for a higher price!

However, the Thunder team agreed so readily, so he didn't need to worry about it anymore. Anyway, things like shares can be bought slowly.

"Happy cooperation." Tang Tian stretched out his hand.

Having made a decision quickly, Tang Tian didn't procrastinate any longer. He called the top brass of the Warriors and Clippers and told him his final decision.

Although the two teams were very unwilling, they could only choose to accept it. After all, the decision was in Tang Tian's hands, and Tang Tian also took the initiative to call them.

After finishing the phone call, Tang Tian sent Woj a message, and then left for Oklahoma ahead of schedule.

What was reached with Clayton in the apartment was only a preliminary agreement. The real details had to be negotiated in Oklahoma.

Because the draft day is just around the corner, he'd better get the contract done before then to avoid any surprises.

This is not the first time for Tang Tian from Oklahoma City to come here. If you don't count the previous game days, you have come several times just for the finals.

Because of the close latitude, the climate here is similar to that of Cleveland, with four distinct seasons.

It is precisely because of this climate that one of the most well-known places here is the local Wanmu Garden, which is one of the most attractive places in the bustling city.

Will Rogers World Airport is just a few kilometers north of the Gardens.

Overlooking a field of blooming flowers, Tang Tian's mood also became very good.

The Thunder team is full of talent, but thinking about getting along with the four young men, the challenge is even greater.

As for his character, the greater the challenge, the more exciting he feels.

The plane roared down to the airport, he went out from the gate, and then he saw a sign with his name in the crowd.

Because he left in a hurry, his visit to Oklahoma City this time is the same as the one he went to before. The fans didn't know about it, so the only ones who came to pick him up this time were the assistants arranged for him by the team.

Tang Tian walked towards the sign, and then saw a guy with dirty braids, dressed very hip-hop, and looked less than 20 years old.

He frowned slightly, the team arranged for him such an assistant.

He walked straight over, and the braided boy didn't seem to recognize him, and he didn't realize until he got close.

"Welcome, coach." Before he could speak, a woman's voice came from the side.

He turned his head.

High-heeled shoes, black silk, short skirt, white shirt, 36D, long hair, black-rimmed glasses, delicate cheeks, and a small beauty spot in the corner of the eye.

Standard uniform, and looks very beautiful.

Looking at the age, he is about the same as him.

"Money." She greeted Tang Tian with a smile, then gave the braided guy ten dollars, then turned around and took Tang Tian's suitcase.

"Coach, I'm your assistant in the team, Cersei Anna, you can call me Cersei."

Cersei? Hearing this name, his first reaction was the queen in Game of Thrones, but it was obvious that Anna in front of him was much more attractive than Cersei.

After Anna finished speaking, she pulled Tang Tian's suitcase, pointed Tang Tian in the direction, and then led the way.

The chest is big enough, the buttocks are upturned enough, walking in front, the buttocks are swinging from side to side, and the rate of turning heads is very high.

Tang Tian followed behind, smiling and shaking his head.

He has a feeling, but it is more of an appreciation angle. He has seen Hathaway, and the rest is the same for him.

But it's not like the guy with dreadlocks, at least he's in a good mood.