Anthony the Reborn

Chapter 33 Meeting the Boss
The rich have a very special habit. They don't like living in the city, because the life there is too crowded, but they like to come out in the suburbs and build a private castle for themselves.

The same is true of the rich in America.

Andrews and Anthony drove all the way through the city. There was no congestion on the road, but it took more than half an hour to drive through the twists and turns.

In China, because the land price is very expensive, even rich people seldom build houses like foreigners. Even if there were, it was not something Anthony could see. At this time, outside the suburbs of Denver, he The first time I saw "Rich Man's Manor".

The entire manor covers an area of ​​about four or five acres, surrounded by iron fences, and in the center is a five-story building. Except for the gate in the center of the first floor, the terrain on both sides is much higher, surrounding the second floor. It directly forms an arc-shaped sloping grass slope. On the left side of the building, there is a large grass field for golf, and on the right side is a small open-air court. Behind the building is a large swimming pool. called luxury.

In fact, not only the one in front of me, but also a similar manor not far away, this place should be the so-called wealthy area.

The car stopped at the door, and the security guard stepped forward to ask a few words, and then let him go after confirming his identity.

After the car stopped, someone soon came over to guide Anthony and Andrews into the building. Andrews chatted with the visitor, showing his communicative skills, while Anthony watched while walking.

Entering the building, the layout of the first floor is very simple, with beige walls, a wall-mounted TV hanging on the wall on the left side of the hall, and a large circular glass center, where a budding rose is planted, occasionally blooming A few of the flowers are extremely red against the green leaves, exuding a burst of fragrance.

Rose is the national flower of the United States. It symbolizes beauty, enthusiasm and love. Compared with ordinary people, the rich in the United States seem to prefer planting whole pots, which are natural and full of vitality.

It was nearly six o'clock in the evening when Anthony and his manor went in. After they entered, they didn't stay on the first floor for long, but were quickly taken to the restaurant on the second floor.

The person who led them knocked on the door, saying that Anthony and the others had arrived, and the people inside responded, and they were then guided into the restaurant.

The restaurant has a bit of European style. There is a square glass dining table in the center, and a crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the table. The diners sit in a row around the table, and everyone has a copy of the same table in front of them. Meal, a fruit salad, a fruit and vegetable, and a warm steak paired with a glass of red wine that looks mellow and full-bodied.

When Anthony entered the door, he took a look. At the top of the long table sat a Caucasian man in a white shirt and a light blue suit. His hair was slightly yellow, and there was a short beard at the position of his upper lip and Anthony's eyes. In his 40s, this Anthony met when he signed the contract. He is the owner of the Nuggets, Stanley Kronko.

On both sides of the long table, the team's operations chairman, operations president, and other team executives were lined up one by one. The general manager Vandeweghe was also there.

After the door was pushed open, the team owner Kronko stood up from his position, then walked straight towards Anthony with a smile.

The boss stood up to greet him. Anthony was still a little flattered when he saw it. He hurried forward to say hello to the boss, and then gave each other a big hug according to the American way of meeting. You must know that although Kroenko is not the best in the NBA Those who are rich, but with total assets of more than 30 billion, are the masters who can kill people with money in the true sense.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two parties sat down.

Anthony has been in the United States for a while, and has basically mastered the American dining etiquette, so he won't show his flaws on this occasion.

After taking his seat, Kronko didn't talk to Anthony immediately, but talked with the senior officials around him about the team's recent operations.

Anthony chewed and ate the steak slowly below, not daring to make any movement.

After sitting like a wooden man for more than half an hour, Anthony also ate most of his steak. Kronko seemed to have finished talking with his high-ranking officials. He sipped his red wine and down his throat, and said to Anthony : "Merlot, how does the steak taste, I brought a full-time chef from California to make it, I have always liked this."

"Yeah, the taste is very good. I have never eaten such a delicious steak before." Anthony put down the knife and fork in his hand and said with a smile.

"Haha." Kroenke also laughed out loud. He picked up the wine glass in front of him, and continued, "This is 1855 sherry. Normally, I would be reluctant to take it out to drink. I only asked the housekeeper to take it when you came today." One bottle, drink it and see how it tastes?"

1855 Sherry...

Anthony looked at the red wine in the glass that he hadn't had a sip of yet, and his mouth was dry all of a sudden. He knew that the most expensive sherry in the world was only from 1775, so one can imagine how precious this wine is.

He picked up the red wine in front of him, shook it, put it in front of his nose and smelled it, the aroma was pleasant, and then he took it to his mouth and took a sip, the taste was sweet and full of aftertaste, it was indeed a rare good wine.

"This wine is really good. I'm so lucky to have it." Anthony put down his glass and said with a smile to Kronko.

"It's fine if you like it, it's fine if you like it..."

Kronko laughed for a while, and suddenly said: "Melo, I called you here today mainly to ask you some things. You know that as the boss, there are many things I don't understand."

Hearing that he finally got to the point, Anthony straightened his body and looked straight at Kroenko.

"I happened to be at the game in San Antonio yesterday. I was very proud of you when I saw the team beat the Spurs, but I don't know why, I feel that the team is struggling."

Having said that, Kronko turned his gaze to Anthony.

The senior officials below also looked at him nervously.

Just as Anthony was about to speak, he felt Andrews suddenly tugging at the hem of his clothes. He immediately realized that what he said directly about the team's inadequacy was equivalent to embarrassing those high-ranking officials. He swallowed the words he had prepared and changed his words. Said: "Boss, I still feel very good about the current state of the team. The regular season has just started, and many things may not be known until later."

"That's it..." Kronko withdrew his gaze in disappointment.

Perhaps feeling the concerns in Anthony's words, Vandeweghe said: "Melo, the boss rarely has time to have dinner with us today. He also wants to hear suggestions for our team's team building. It may not be implemented now, but As long as it helps the team in the future, it doesn't matter if it's mentioned, the boss has his own considerations."

The meaning in Vandeweghe's words is obvious, just say what you want today, don't worry, anyway, it's the boss's business whether to do it or not.

Hearing Vandeweghe's words, Kroenke also nodded: "Melo, you can just say it, don't worry."

"Well, General Manager Qiqi said so, but I have a few suggestions to talk about. I think it's okay to work hard to enter the playoffs with the team's current configuration, but it may be difficult to go further. .” Anthony stopped here, his meaning had been expressed clearly, and then it was time for the boss and executives to react.

"You mean to make a deal? The team's current tradeable personnel have just arrived at the team this year. I'm afraid it's a bit inappropriate to trade now?" Mark Walken, the team's vice president of operations, immediately questioned.

Sure enough... High-ranking officials objected to this before it got to the point, but the transaction and the basketball operation department have a lot to do with it. I haven't been in touch with team management, so I may be wrong, President Mark, don't mind..."

"It's okay, Melo's starting point is also good, let him continue talking..." Kronko stopped Walken who was about to continue talking, and said to Anthony.

"Well, since the boss has said so, I won't hide it." Seeing that Kroenko said so, Anthony has nothing to worry about. There is still a lot of room for improvement. Although Leonard has a very good three-pointer, after all, he is a bit older and his defense can't keep up. It is impossible for the team to finish this season relying on the 34-year-old Barry. , Camby was injured in the center, and it is no longer used in the past. I think finding a suitable athletic insider will be of great help to our team."

Anthony finished speaking in one breath, and then turned his gaze to Kroenko.

"Now that the new season has just started, there should be few teams willing to make a deal..." Walken questioned again.

"Then do you think there is any suitable candidate?" Kronko glanced at Walken, who closed his mouth wisely.

"I think Barbosa of the Suns and Chandler of the Bulls will be a good choice. If possible, if Billups is traded to the Pistons, it will also be a great upgrade for the team." Anthony said Said.

Kronko was taken aback after hearing Anthony's words, as if he didn't know how to say something.

Anthony panicked when he saw Kronko's expression. Could it be that his suggestion was too straightforward?
"That... Kiki, Billups seems to be the main point guard of the Pistons?" Kronko asked with some uncertainty.

"Well, yes, boss, the people Melo mentioned just now are all young players, not very well-known. I can compile a detailed analysis data for you later." Vandeweghe quickly replied.

Halo~ Anthony heard what Vandeweghe said, and then realized that the players who he said will have great achievements in the future are some potential stocks of the team. It is no wonder that Kroenko has such a reaction. These people He doesn't even know him!

(End of this chapter)