diskusbooks Chapter 363 The Temptation of Billion Dollars
Chapter 363 The Temptation of Billion Dollars
Chapter 363 The temptation of a billion dollars
Bruce looked at Paul Allen in disbelief, and was extremely shocked by the trading method he proposed!
In any case, Paul Allen is still one of Microsoft's largest shareholders. If you look at the current stock situation, if you consider the 10% of the shares according to the situation he hinted at before, only 2 million U.S. dollars will be enough. Obtaining these shares is simply like robbery!
Especially when he owns nearly 40% of Microsoft and the amount reaches 50 billion US dollars. Once the two parties complete the transaction, Bruce will only spend a small amount of cash to get 10% of the shares in his hands. Good thing!
"How?" Paul Allen looked at Bruce very calmly, he believed that his chips had reached the point of irresistibility!
Bruce looked at him solemnly, and after considering the cash flow in his hands, he still said very cautiously: "Who do you want???"
"Sean (Kemp) is old!" Paul Allen stared at Bruce, and after the other party showed a shocked expression, he said with a little pride in his eyes: "We like Dirk very much, so..."
Bruce looked at him fixedly, the corner of his mouth twitched subconsciously, and suddenly said extremely firmly: "Paul, since you love the NBA so much, you must know my bottom line very well, so... sorry!!"
"Aha, what did I hear??" Paul Allen spread his hands in disbelief: "I don't know how long it will take you to earn 10 billion dollars, isn't this money enough for you to discover the next Dirk?? ?”
"Haha!~"
Bruce laughed and said with a hearty laugh: "Paul, I admire your courage, but I will not make any concessions regarding Dirk's matter!"
Bruce took a sip of the juice on the table with a smile: "Although I am very eager for this one billion dollars, but, as you said, even if it takes me a long time to earn so much money, you must not Knowing how great the opportunity is in my future, so...hehe!~"
Paul Allen was completely surprised by Bruce. If it were a person, no matter how valuable Nowitzki was, in his opinion, no one could resist the temptation of a billion dollars.
However, Bruce's extremely plain appearance now can't help but make this shopping mall superman feel great interest, yes, it is interest!
Since he founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, he has seen and heard countless things, and he has seen all kinds of people!
He has seen people who knelt down and begged him for a dollar, and he has also seen people who swear to kiss his toes because of a certain order.
However, at this age, Bruce escaped this great temptation in just a moment, which made him feel great interest in Bruce while being shocked!
"Young man, can you tell me why I offered a billion dollars in exchange for Dirk's idea?" Paul Allen adjusted his glasses and said with interest.
Bruce shrugged helplessly, and after filling up juice and whiskey for the three of them respectively, he said with a wry smile: "To be honest, one billion is a very shocking price for me. People who don't like money I've never seen it!"
"Then, why aren't you willing to trade Dirk?" Paul Allen suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, just as Bruce said, no one is not interested in this money!
"About Dirk, we have huge expectations. Even if you propose Vince for the same price, I will think about it for a while, and Dirk will be fine!" Bruce said with a flash of struggle in his eyes.
"what??"
Not to mention Paul Allen's shocked appearance, Wilkens beside Bruce couldn't help but exclaim!
"Sorry, Lenny!" Bruce said to Wilkens apologetically, then turned his head and continued to say to Paul Allen: "Dirk means a lot to me and the Warriors. He will be our future until the end. The only core after his retirement!"
"God, are you kidding?" Paul Allen was so shocked that he thought this young man was crazy!
"Hehe, my thoughts are a little crazy, but why don't we see what happens in the future?" Bruce shrugged with a smile.
While several people were discussing the issue, the three-person basketball match in the arena also went to the final period of the semi-finals!
The appearance of Magic Johnson, Moses Malone and others surprised all the fans, and at the same time cheered for these two celebrities with the warmest applause. Everyone seemed to have returned to their era, full of nostalgia !
Listening to the excited shouts of the audience outside the window, Bruce couldn't help smiling and said: "If you don't like our core players, I think we can still have some cooperation!"
Paul Allen smiled wryly, and then said: "You know I'm not your natural-born manager, but I think we can complete some pleasant deals!"
As he said that, Paul Allen picked up his portable phone, and after muttering for a while, he said with a smile: "I think Bob (Whicht) must be very willing to come here!"
"Aha, Bob??" Bruce couldn't help but startled when he heard the name, and then said with a smile: "This manager who has worked in the Blazers for 25 years is a guy that we recruits respect very much! "
"Haha, of course, Bob's vision and the operation of the team are extraordinary!" Paul Allen smiled, obviously admiring his team manager very much!
Subsequently, the three started some discussions on some things in the NBA.
When Bob Whitchett finally arrived, Paul Allen stood up suddenly, and introduced to the two with a smile: "Bob, you must have heard about it, and he will do the next thing!"
"Hehe, Mr. Bruce and Mr. Laney, I'm very glad to see you!" Whitcht shook hands with the two of them one by one with great enthusiasm. enthusiasm!
As we all know, the Warriors have a large number of high-quality chips, not to mention the ability of the players, but only to say that they have a large number of draft picks in their hands. This is what Whitchett is very concerned about!
Since the Blazers brought a series of star players into the team, they originally had a long-term plan. After these people were injured and the team had problems, the team was under huge salary pressure every day, not only failed to get their dream The championship, on the contrary, made them gradually fall into the quagmire!
"Mr. Bob, I am very glad to meet you!" Bruce invited him to sit down with a smile, then pointed to the table, and poured him a glass after the other party motioned for juice!
"Well, since some wonderful things will happen to you guys, I, a layman, don't want to get involved!" Paul Allen used his actions to support Bob Whitchett's work, and he was obviously extremely assured of his operation !
"Paul, it's a great honor to meet you. I hope we can have a good chat next time!" Bruce shook his hand and said goodbye with a smile, and then said with great anticipation: "Microsoft will only bring us people with your decision. Amazing benefits, hope we can chat from time to time!"
"Haha, of course, I appreciate young people very much!" Paul Allen smiled heartily, and after bidding farewell to Wilkens, he left here alone!
Watching Paul Allen leave, Bruce couldn't help feeling a lot of emotion about the conversation between the two before!
"Ahem, Mr. Bruce, you must have talked a lot with Paul!" Bob Whitchett said tentatively.
"Of course, there may be some transactions between us in the future!" Bruce said expectantly.
After chatting with Paul Allen before, Bruce has thought of a deal that can reduce the burden on the Warriors!
Now that Whitchett was the first to propose it, Bruce said very simply: "I know you have some problems in the power forward position, so I wonder if you are interested in accepting Osella Harnington?" Bruce looked at Hui Strange, fixedly watching his reaction!
"Osella??" Whitchett heard Bruce's proposal, and the first thing he thought of was the player's previous performance!
As a competent power forward substitute, Osella Harnington has an extremely stable performance. If his playing time can be increased to 30 minutes, he can still get close to a double-double.
Of course, his talent and ability will be a crucial factor!
"Osella had a very good performance in New York before, but he had some minor injuries, which made us." Whitchett was a little entangled, using this insignificant side as capital to lower the price!
Even if his statement is true, after all, Osella Harnington has now gotten rid of the two-year trough in the Rockets' rookie season!
"Hehe, Bob, it seems that you are not very interested in him!" Bruce shook his head pretending to be regretful, and then picked up the juice on the table and drank it calmly!
Wilkens highly appreciates Bruce's behavior. Even though this transaction may bring some losses to the Warriors' power forward position, after all, when they have Barkley and Oakley, Harnington The playing time and the vacancy after leaving will definitely be filled by the double Charles!
"No, no, it seems that we have to have a good talk!" Whicht expressed his urgency with three consecutive "no", just like his mood.
Today's Trail Blazers are in need of new recruits. Even though Zach Randolph is a surprise guy at the power forward position, his relationship with other players is gradually deteriorating. Strange considering his playing time!
If Harnington joins, at least in the power forward position, they will get an "obedient" player, instead of the relationship between Randolph and others deteriorating like a hooligan!
(End of this chapter)