Chapter 662 Closing Down the Museum

On the morning of the 30th, all areas of the base camp were completely opened despite the unfavorable frontline negotiations. A large number of reporters poured in and began to collect the players' voices and will, which were used as loudspeakers to transmit to New York.

Is it useful?

It's certainly useful in theory.

Because the various unions in the United States are very powerful. The reason why they are so strong is that they can organize strikes. Greenville in the rear is the low pressure before the rainstorm night, not to mention the tens of thousands of fans who support them, which puts pressure on the employer. Very big.

For now, fans still support the players union. After all, they are also supporting their favorite players, and the opening of the core area of ​​Greenville... After the most influential group of people were interviewed in batches and expressed their attitudes, online The voices criticizing the officials and team owners are getting stronger.

Basically everything is going well!

The big-name players in the core area basically have a sense of proportion and will not speak too much. As the first batch of league giants interviewed, Li Shengli and O'Neal made a good start and fired the first shot to support the front line from the rear.

Want to limit the maximum salary?

Let’s increase the league’s basic salary first!

Bottomless exploitation by the employer?

Players are also laborers in nature. What is the point of creating profits but not being able to distribute dividends!

As for the labor negotiations ahead?

We firmly support the work of the union and will formulate a counterattack by the union if necessary!

…

Starting at 12 noon.

The direct interview from the rear was held at the league headquarters in New York. The denunciation of the employer in the online media, print media, and TV media reached a new climax. Stern, who was under the greatest pressure, collapsed directly. Thinking about Li Shengli, who was holding the line, he was After the negotiation, everyone went crazy.

Temporary public opinion cannot overwhelm a huge league, but over time, a notorious sports league is definitely not impossible to replace.

Although this is only a small possibility, Stern, as the leader of the league, has to weigh the pros and cons of this time. Let’s not mention the impact on the image of the league. If the talks are not appropriate... then the new season will not be played. beated?

Talk!

We must continue talking!

Even if there is no result this time, we must hold off these harsh voices, digest them slowly and dilute the impact.

So... the labor negotiations that were originally suspended at 12 o'clock with an uncertain restart time, the two sides actually reached an agreement for the first time and agreed to continue the confrontation at the negotiating table at 2 p.m.

This is positive news for the players union.

Greenville in the rear breathed a sigh of relief for the first time, because the collective voice in a short period of time obviously had an impact on the employer. This good news proved that the work of the rear to support the front line was in place.

…

One afternoon, everyone here in Greenville was very happy, waiting for the news of the victory from the front to come back.

But the problem is that the negotiations in the afternoon were also deadlocked, and it lasted until 4 o'clock... After the two sides finished their confrontation, they walked out of the negotiation table and accepted interviews with the media again.

Only this time the rear did not participate.

Li Shengli organized a group of gangsters to watch live TV in the core area and learn about the situation. A group of muscular gangsters, big and small gangsters gathered together, and the scene was very strange.

Greenville jail break time?

Warden Li Shengli organized inmates to watch TV programs? !

Fortunately, there are only a few people here, and most of them are people from Li Shengli's circle. Otherwise, no one would believe that this gang of gangsters would be so quiet, but that's the fact... After all, it's about your future income.

…

The first person interviewed on the front line was union executive chairman Henry. Although the negotiations were still inconclusive, he knew that the back forces in Greenville, including voices from all walks of life in the media, still supported the labor.

"Mr. Henry, what do you think of this negotiation?"

"First of all, I am very grateful to the union for supporting my work. Negotiations take time, but I think the management should have realized the reasonableness of our request. This is not a request but a demand. This is the right that our players across the league should have."

"Okay, then do you know the situation in Greenville? Is it like outside rumors that Li is organizing players from behind to speak out and promote this negotiation?"

"I'm glad to answer your question."

"Although Li does not serve in the union, he has not only achieved impressive results on the field, but also has a very high influence among the players. What is obvious is that... he is a responsible backbone of our union. I feel his help very much. As a superstar in the league, his courageous character makes him even greater."

…

Dare to take responsibility?

Still great on horseback?

Could it be that Li Shengli, who was once an army of gangsters, was cleared in advance?

"Damn it, this is our Li Mo."

"I don't believe it, Lee, did you bribe Henry?"

"Get out of here, you are jealous of me! What I said is right, look at me... how responsible and great I am."

"Bah!" After Li Shengli said this, everyone calmed down and felt that someone was being shameless.

"Stop talking nonsense, we interviewed Stern."

…

Frontline Live Broadcast After Henry, the reporter turned directly to Stern, the league president and first leader, but in fact... Stern was also numb at this moment, and he could withstand all the pressure by himself.

"Mr. President, what is the progress of the fourth round of labor negotiations? What is your personal opinion on this negotiation?"

"I think this is a good thing. We are all working hard to fight for our rights and interests. There is no right or wrong in this. At the same time, I also thank everyone for paying attention to the progress of this negotiation. But if there is news, I think you will all be the first to do so. If it is obtained, our officials will promptly notify friends from the media on all sides.”

"Mr. President, are you sure this is a good thing?"

"Of course it's certain, but what I want to say...the salary of league players is already much higher than that of ordinary people. The income of our lowest-paid players is much higher than that of ordinary people. They can't ask for more."

"Then Mr. President, have you ever thought about the career lifespan of players with minimum salaries? Maybe they can only earn what you call a salary higher than ordinary people for one or two years?"

"This..." Stern felt that the voices supporting labor had expanded, and even this reporter was obviously asking questions in a biased manner.

After pondering for a while, Stern finally said slowly: "What I want to remind you is... this is fair. After all, there is competition in the league, and competition makes our games more exciting and fierce. If everyone is the same With a salary, do you think there is still passion in a game without motivation?"

…

Stern has no choice. The lack of any strong condemnation proves that he also cares about labor power when negotiating here, and Greenville can understand it at a glance...

Are the media voices on the side of labor and players?

Even if today's negotiations are still fruitless, the results are already coming soon, because the bosses may not be able to withstand the recent power of public opinion, and almost everyone can understand that victory is already tilted in favor of the players union.

Of course, the frontline interviews are not over yet. The players union made a good opening, and the inconsequential finishing work naturally passed from the hands of professionals to the hands of the union management and the players headed by Chairman Ewing.

"Chairman Ewing, Mr. President just said that players' income is much higher than that of ordinary people, and they cannot ask for more. What do you think of this statement?"

"Is that what he said?" Ewing said angrily: "Well, although we earn more, we also spend more, so we can't compare like this."

"Huh?" The reporters were all confused.

"I said that we earn a lot, but we also spend a lot, and the management should not limit our salary."

…

Damn it? !

Isn’t this horse riding a bit lacking in strength?

Not to mention the reporters who interviewed, Greenville was also completely confused by Ewing alone.

"I'm done. This brain circuit... is finished, completely finished!" Li Shengli felt collapsed.

"Damn it, our work is in vain!" O'Neal went crazy.

"This horse-trading guy... what on earth was he thinking? How could he say such a thing?" Mourning almost cursed, not understanding this crazy world at all.

"Basically, this negotiation is dead, and we were all fooled by Ewing." Jordan characterized Ewing's speech.

"There's still some hope. It's impossible to ruin the efforts of hundreds of us with just one sentence, right?" O'Neill asked disbelievingly.

"We can't be sure of the impact of Ewing's words, and we can't be sure whether the employer will make a fuss about it, but the difficulty of successfully ending negotiations... has been made more difficult by him." Jordan, as the big brother, Let me analyze it for you.

…

It’s just that the impact of Ewing’s words about selling out his teammates has yet to be determined.

The public opinion counterattack from the management came, and the entire media once again broke the news.

Even before the labor negotiations, there were voices predicting that unsatisfactory negotiations might lead to a shutdown of the league. In an interview with the New York Times, Celtics point guard Kenny Anderson... stated that the impact of the shutdown would be great.

No salary due to shutdown?

Then I have to be more frugal!

Consider selling one of my eight luxury cars first, otherwise I won’t have any money to spend!

…

The first is Ewing who sold his teammates.

Then there's Anderson, who sells cars to make ends meet.

Just an hour after Ewing spoke...

The private lives of high-paid players across the league are almost being stripped clean. Their lavish nightlife and extravagant nightlife simply make those who support labor feel... are they worthy of participating in and supporting a spoils-sharing game between multi-millionaires and billionaires?

This turn is too big!

From 4 o'clock on, the management immediately became tough and postponed the negotiations indefinitely until the labor compromised. Li Shengli and Jordan were going crazy, and so were Stern and the bosses.

Pig teammates and divine assists?

Greenville's rear support returned to before liberation overnight.

…

The scolding continued until the evening, and Ewing was criticized as the second worst player union president in history. The night in Greenville was very restless. Early on the morning of July 1st... the official announced that 29 teams in the league would be closed down. , even if the regular season has not started yet, all official activities in the middle of next season have been cancelled.

As for Greenville’s rear?

Even the front fell, and there was no support from the rear. Everyone was arranged to leave by Li Shengli, and on the first day of the shutdown on July 1st... the base camp was far less lively than the previous few days. Jordan was the last to leave, and Li Shengli said goodbye.

"Lee, start your vacation. There's nothing anyone can do now."

"Damn it, this bastard is keeping us busy...forget it, stop playing, stop playing, we can't take him with him!"

"Huh... it's really an unbelievable operation." Jordan had not yet recovered from the shock yesterday afternoon. He patted Li Shengli and said: "Now the negotiations have been postponed indefinitely, and it cannot be ruled out that it will affect the next season. As for the schedule, you can arrange your own time. Now it’s up to me, the person with the first annual salary in the league, to block the shot.”

"It's not that serious. I still have a lot of people who can help, both old and young. They can talk. You can get over it once you stand up. There is no need to retire. If you fight again, you will still be the best in the league."

"Okay, I know it myself. If you're fine...forget it, just go ahead and do what you have to do!"

"Damn, I have a lot to do. Didn't I tell you to recommend someone to you? I have to go and check the situation for you. Do you think I am free and can find someone for you, and then...I will beat myself up?"

"What's this mess?" Jordan was confused, and then said: "When you have time, come to me and I will arrange a meeting. There is an old friend who needs help."