Chapter 225

Chapter 225

Chapter 225
Seattle is recognized as the city with the highest quality of life in the entire city. There are too many large companies with their headquarters located here, and the developed economy has also made art, sports and other fields here very prosperous and active.

However, for the Supersonics, the football market here has never been able to equate with the prosperity of the city, because there are too many teams, together with the Supersonics, to seize the city's football market.

Although the Sonics is the first modern professional team in Seattle, it still has no advantage here. The football team Seattle Seahawks, the baseball team Seattle Mariners, the ice hockey team Seattle City, the football team Seattle Sounders, etc. In addition, the University of Washington, Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University also have their own football and basketball teams.

Therefore, the competition in the football market here is extremely fierce. Fortunately, the city's income is high and it can afford to support so many teams. Although everyone can't make a lot of money, at least they can't starve to death.

Unlike usual, this year's playoffs, the Supersonics' home tickets were extremely hot, which caught the Supersonics management off guard, so that there was a scene where tickets were hard to find.

After a simple analysis, the management quickly found the reason. It turned out that a large number of Asian fans walked into the Seattle Center Arena.

You don't have to guess who these people are for.

As a result, a large number of fans cheering for the visiting team suddenly flooded into the home court originally belonging to the Sonics. This was the first time I saw this scene in the NBA.

And when Li Weisi came on the court, there was even more cheers like at home. For a moment, even the Warriors teammates had the illusion of dreaming of returning to home.

However, this also greatly relieved the inner pressure of the players, allowing them to show their due state at the beginning.

Compared with the previous two games, the Warriors played very well tonight, especially Mullin, who performed unsightly in the first two games, showed an excellent state as soon as this game came up.

Whether it is running without the ball or a mid-range jumper, they all go up and down without the slightest discomfort before.

In the opening game, Mullin scored 7 points in a row to help the Warriors lead 15:8.

Faced with Mullin who is in excellent condition, the Sonics will naturally not sit still. Ellis is still the first to stand up in this game, hitting consecutive shots to help the team catch up with the score.

I have to say that Ellis is really helpful this season, and it is also the basis for the Supersonics to enter the playoffs after losing Sikoma and have such a strong strength.

He spent three years in the Mavericks, you can't even imagine how he spent these three years?No matter how hard he tried, he still couldn't start the game for no other reason. Whether it was Aguirre or Blackman, he was crushed to death.

But it is such a substitute player who averaged less than 10 points per game in the first three seasons. After coming to the Sonics this season, he can really skyrocket. He can contribute 24.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season, which has almost made the Most Improved Player The award lost its suspense.

In the first quarter, the two shooting guards scored against each other, which set the tone for the game from the very beginning, and they refused to give in to each other.

At the end of the first quarter, at 25:26, the Sonics led by one point, Ellis scored 13 points in a single quarter, and Mullin scored 10 points.

The situation between the two teams became even more stalemate in the second quarter, and other players also stepped forward. At halftime, at 61:60, the Warriors managed to overtake by one point.

During the halftime break, not only the players need to rest, but also the spectators, going to the toilet, buying beer and Coke, etc.

Compared with the audience in the public stands, the fans in the box are much happier. They enjoy all kinds of VIP services and are completely worthy of their every penny.

The same is true for the box that Frank is in at this time. There are toilets in the box. If you want to eat or drink, you just need to call and someone will deliver it. Such considerate service naturally requires corresponding money to support it.

However, this amount of money is really nothing to the owner of the box.

"Frank, how do you feel about buying the Warriors?" The owner of the box is a middle-aged man wearing glasses, gentle and slightly bald.

"It's great, Paul, I have to say, especially watching this team of my own, slowly achieving good results, just like my own child, it's exciting. Why, are you also moved?"

"Yeah, I'm a little moved to see you so happy." The middle-aged man didn't think about the price at all, he was more interested in whether he was happy or not.

"If you're tempted, just buy it. Anyway, the current team is not expensive. To you, it's just a drop in the bucket. Are you ready to buy any team?"

"I'm from Seattle, of course the first choice is the Supersonics, but I asked, and I'm not very optimistic." The man named Paul sighed, regretting that he couldn't buy the Supersonics.

"Then change the team. With so many teams, there is always something you want to sell. For example, I think the Trail Blazers are good, and they are not far from Seattle." Frank suggested.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

That's right, the middle-aged man in front of him is Paul Allen, the future boss of the Blazers and one of the founders of Weibuikan.

Unlike Gates, who is a workaholic, Paul Allen is a typical playboy. He likes to enjoy life and is also a super basketball fan. These hobbies make him and fellow investor Frank share similar interests and become a good couple. Wangnianjiao.

It can be said that Frank and Allen are closer in personal relationship, while the relationship with Gates is limited to work.

"How's your health?" Frank asked again.

"It's not very optimistic. The doctor said that we still need to observe. If necessary, we may need a bone marrow transplant." Paul sighed.

In fact, as early as 1982, Paul had already suffered from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and because of this, he chose to retire in 82 when he was less than 30 years old, and began to enter his rich retirement in life.

It can only be said that rich people are self-willed, and at the same time, by virtue of his ability to make money, he can still live to be 65 years old despite having such a difficult disease.

"Since we're here, shall we go play together after the game tonight?" Paul said.

"Look at the result of the game. If I lose, I'm not in the mood to go."

"Really? Are you not in the mood to play?"

"Of course, as the boss, I must lead by example!" Frank said righteously.

Hearing Frank's words, Paul adjusted his glasses and said nothing. Obviously, he didn't believe what Frank said in his heart.

"By the way, let's call West tonight. Many of my friends in Silicon Valley like him very much. I also want to get to know him."

"Want to meet me and introduce you next time. West doesn't like that kind of occasion, but what do you mean your friend likes it?" Frank was keenly aware of the useful information in Paul's words.

(End of this chapter)