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February 2024.

At the moment, Li Xun is playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. He has led the Clippers to two championships in the first two seasons.

Ballmer's waiting was not wasted. After Li Xun arrived, he immediately made the Clippers stand at the top of the league.

In 2021, after Li Xun led the Pacers to build a dynasty, he immediately rushed to the Clippers without stopping.

Now after helping the Clippers win two championships, only one more championship is needed, and the Clippers will also become a dynasty team.

"Li, I heard that this NBA expansion, are you going to participate?"

A reporter took advantage of the press conference to ask a question that many fans are most concerned about.

By the end of this season, Li Xun will be almost 37 years old.

At this age, it is almost time to retire. Even now, Li Xun is still powerful and can beat any player in the league.

Fans are concerned about whether Li Xun will get involved in the military expansion, but they also want to see if Li Xun has a plan to retire through this matter.

If you go to participate in the military expansion, you must retire.

Because it is impossible for the NBA to allow a player to concurrently serve as the owner of a team.

The boss can also serve as the team's management, such as the general manager or the president of basketball affairs, or even the head coach.

But it just can't be a player.

Jordan was not a big boss in the Wizards at the time, and only had five points of equity in the Wizards, but when he came back, he still needed to sell his equity.

Now that Li Xun wants to participate in military expansion and become the big boss of a new team, he must retire.

Facing this question, Li Xun nodded directly and admitted the matter.

In fact, it is impossible to hide it, because in another week, the NBA will disclose the names of the owners of the two new teams.

Li Xun is one of them.

Because the new team is being formed and has not officially joined the league, Li Xun can still be active on the court this season.

It will not work next season, Li Xun must retire.

Seeing Li Xun admit it, the reporters in the audience looked dull.

Li Xun is really going to retire?

Hearing this news, they felt empty in their hearts.

Before I knew it, this was Li Xun's No. 16 season in the league.

For the past 16 years, Li Xun has dominated the league, and his departure is not sure whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for the NBA.

Anyway, at least it is a good thing for other players, because they finally have a chance to win the championship without Li Xun's teammates.

In addition to feeling empty in their hearts, these reporters were also extremely shocked.

Because of this military expansion, the threshold for the two teams is quite high.

The most recent expansion was the Charlotte Bobcats in 04. The admission fee at that time was about [-] million US dollars.

And if you go further, there are two Canadian teams, that is, the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies at the time. The admission fee was cheaper at that time, only about 1.5 million US dollars was enough.

This time, the threshold for military expansion has been raised a lot, reaching a terrifying US$25 billion.

In other words, if you want to become one of the owners of the two new teams, you first have to offer 25 billion US dollars in real money.

These reporters were incomparably shocked that Li Xun had accumulated such a large net worth quietly.

I didn't hear that he joined forces with others, nor did I hear that he asked someone to inject capital, but he was able to raise 25 billion US dollars in cash by himself!

The key point is that he doesn't seem to have any pressure on the money at all.

This guy's net worth is definitely far more than 25 billion!
"Lee, can you tell me where the home of the team you own is?"

"And what's the team name?"

The reporters couldn't help asking questions.

There are two home cities for this military expansion. One is Seattle, the former home city of the Thunder.

The other is the casino Las Vegas.

Seattle's football market is not big. If it were really big, the Thunder would not have been able to relocate.

So Seattle has less competition.

They all cost 25 billion U.S. dollars, and everyone must want a home court with great potential.

Las Vegas is definitely the sweet pastry in the eyes of everyone.

There are at least 20 top rich people or consortiums to participate in the competition.

Even Li Xun's old acquaintance James is among them.

James has said more than once that he wants to own a team in Las Vegas.

This time, he also brought the consortium to compete for this seat.

It's a pity that these people still lost to Li Xun in the end, allowing Li Xun to win the precious Las Vegas seat.

The reason why Li Xun was able to get this seat was because he was rich first.

In the capital verification process, he did it without saying a word, and he didn't procrastinate at all.

Many other competitors have delayed the capital verification for a month.

The second is a wide network of people.

There are too many NBA owners in this league who have been favored by Li Xun, not to mention the teams he built a dynasty for the time being.

Many teams have also received help from Li Xun in the draft, and they have to repay this kindness.

In the end, in the official voting, Li Xun overwhelmed all competitors, got the seat in Las Vegas, and successfully became an NBA owner.

"Las Vegas."

"As for the team name, to be honest, this really stumps me."

"I know that many team names tend to use animals, but our NBA teams have taken up a lot of animal names."

"The Eagles, Pelicans, Hornets, Bucks, Raptors, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Bulls and horses."

"In the end I decided to use a team name like Saber-toothed Tigers."

Li Xun said with a smile.

The reporters nodded. This team name is not outstanding, but it is indeed a good team name.

The team name is not an art, it cannot be unique.

Generally, it is necessary to use well-known and catchy words, and saber-toothed tigers undoubtedly meet such characteristics.

It's not new, but it's better than a team name like the Pelicans.

The reporters were even more shocked. Li Xun actually got a seat in Las Vegas, which is recognized as the home of money-making machines.

Everyone knows that setting up an NBA team here can definitely make crazy money.

Even profitability may surpass the Knicks or the Lakers.

The city of Las Vegas currently has one basketball team, the NCAA Division I University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

In the past, this was also a top giant that won the NCAA championship. Larry Johnson, the No. 91 pick in [-], was a player of their school.

This team has had a poor record in recent years, but their attendance per game is still amazing.

If Li Xun's Saber-toothed Tigers can achieve results, especially if they can reach the finals, then tickets to the finals may earn tens of millions of dollars.

Those who can come to Las Vegas are probably rich.

Ticket prices will certainly not be low.

It is no exaggeration to say that this team is a money-making machine.

"Li, are you really going to retire after this season?"

Another reporter asked.

Li Xun nodded silently, although he was very reluctant, but after this season, he must retire.

"Yes, although I am very sad, but according to the rules, I am indeed going to retire."

"But I didn't leave, I just stayed in this league in another way."

The reporters sighed and got a positive answer from Li Xun. It is estimated that many fans will not be able to sleep tonight.

This press conference directly caused an uproar in the league.

Li Xun is really about to retire. The man who dominated the league for 16 years has come to the end of his career.

The Clippers will face the Detroit Pistons in their next game.

Just after Li Xun led the Clippers to defeat the Pistons, the entire arena seemed to have a power outage and became pitch black.

After 1 minute, the arena lights up again.

At this time, a No. 8 jersey is slowly rising above the arena. This is exactly the number of Li Xun's jersey when he played for the Pistons.

"I think the Detroit fans at the scene already know the news that the great Lee Hoon is about to retire."

"This is our last game against the Clippers this season. Of course, if we make it to the Finals, it won't be the last game."

The little joke of the DJ on the spot made the fans laugh.

"We don't know if Li Xun will set foot in the Palace of Auburn Hills again."

"All we know is the fond memories he brought us over a long period of time, and that three-peat dynasty that's immortalized forever."

"Taking advantage of this last chance, we held a jersey retirement ceremony for Li Xun."

"We will always remember the greatness of Li Xun during that time, and we also hope that Li Xun will always remember our loyal Detroit fans."

"This is where Lee Hoon started his career, and it's an honor for all of us Detroit fans."

"We've brought a superpower to the league like never before."

The live DJ's voice became hoarse.

Although Li Xun has not played for the Pistons these years, all Detroit people are paying attention to Li Xun's performance.

Every time Li Xun wins the championship, they are also honored, because they feel that Li Xun will always be a part of their Detroit.

The retirement ceremony tonight is a little surprise for Li Xun.

Before the player has retired, he directly gave the jersey retirement ceremony, which expresses the Pistons' supreme respect for Li Xun.

Li Xun was a little moved. Although there was some unpleasantness with the Pistons before, it has been more than ten years and it has already disappeared.

With the jersey retirement ceremony held, Li Xuncai truly realized that his career was really coming to an end.

After the front foot left the Pistons, Li Xun led his teammates to the Milwaukee Bucks for an away game.

What Li Xun never dreamed of was that after the game, the Bucks also gave Li Xun a jersey retirement ceremony.

The No. 8 jersey is still retired.

You know, Li Xun didn't even play any games in the Bucks.

It seems that all the teams in the league have agreed that no matter which team Li Xun plays away from, what awaits him is the jersey retirement ceremony.

Even a team like the Heat that had a strong conflict with Li Xun also retired Li Xun's jersey.

This grand event is rare in the world.

It can even make people feel extremely absurd.

But in the eyes of all fans, this is the respect that Li Xun deserves, a true super overlord, and deserves the respect of the entire league.

By the end of the season, 18 teams had already retired Li Xun's jersey.

April 4th is the last day of the regular season.

Among the remaining 12 teams in the league, except for the Clippers, the remaining eleven teams retired Li Xun's jersey on the same day.

The Clippers can't help it, because Li Xun is still playing with their team, so they can't retire his jersey now.

Other teams can do this because it is impossible for Li Xun to play for their teams anymore.

In addition to the retirement of the jersey, all the teams that Li Xun has played for currently have placed giant bronze statues of Li Xun outside the arena.

Li Xun brought them the honor of the dynasty, and erecting a bronze statue was expected.

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At the moment when the finals ended, Li Xun's jersey was also raised above the Clippers Arena.

The reason why Li Xun's jersey is retired in such a hurry is because Li Xun will become the owner of another team next season, and he may not have time to come to Los Angeles to participate in the jersey retirement ceremony.

Why not take advantage of this great opportunity and do it together.

The establishment of the Clippers dynasty, Li Xun's jersey retirement ceremony, double happiness.

With all [-] teams in the league retiring Li Xun's jerseys, Li Xun's career is officially over.

In the TNT commentary room, O'Neill and Barkley sighed.

"It's really like a dream, Li Xun left us."

"We are actually very lucky. In 16 years, we have witnessed Li Xun's rule with our own eyes."

"Witnessed his rise, and now also witnessed his departure."

"He's the greatest player of all time, there's no disputing that."

"My only dissatisfaction is that Li Xun rejected the two team names I gave him."

O'Neill said dissatisfied in the commentary room.

"Huh? Shaq, what's your team name for him?"

Barkley asked curiously.

"One is the Big Sharks and the other is the Big Diesel Team. I think these two team names are better than his Saber-toothed Tigers."

O'Neill said proudly.

Barkley was speechless. Aren't the names of these two teams both nicknamed by you fat man?

"Shaq, I think it's better to call the O'Neal team, what do you think?"

"I'm looking forward to Li Xun's team now. I don't know if he can continue his dominance after becoming the boss."

"We all know the performance of the last successful player after becoming the boss."

Barkley didn't forget to tease Jordan at this time.

"I don't think Lee is the same as Michael. Michael's vision is too bad."

"Li's vision has always been very good. The players he selected have all played their worth."

"So I firmly believe that even if Li Xun becomes the owner of an NBA team, he will still be successful and will be the most dominant owner."

O'Neill's words won Barkley's applause.

As O'Neill said, no one will doubt Li Xun's vision of selecting candidates.

Next, Li Xun will become the owner of the team. His selection vision will definitely make the Las Vegas Saber-toothed Tigers a super strong team in a short period of time.