NBA: The World's Richest Man Buys the Lakers in 1996

Chapter 8: Duncan and McGrady. Chapter 113: Yao Ming arrives. Curry arrives in Chapter 316. Xiao An is reborn in 1967 and uses his knowledge of the future to become Ballmer's boss. After becoming the world's first billionaire worth a hundred billion through Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and eBay, he buys the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. Thus begins a legendary dynasty spanning 20 years. He drafts Kobe but doesn't sign O'Neal, choosing instead to tank. After winning just 15 games and putting in a little effort, he gets the first overall pick and brings together Kobe and Duncan. In 2000, he brings O'Neal and McGrady together on the Spurs and signs Dell Curry as well. The NBA may be all wrapped up, but not only are the owners not angry, ratings are soaring. He develops talent for China Men's National Basketball Team, helps Wang Zhizhi resolve his troubles, sends Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue to UCLA, and hires Popovich and the Zen Master as head coaches. China sets new records at the 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, and 2008 Beijing Olympics. LeBron James: “The team I've always dreamed of playing for is the Los Angeles Lakers.” Harden: “I'd be happy to be the Lakers' sixth man for my whole career.” Kobe: “I'll only ever play for the Lakers.” Duncan: “The owner's great in every way. He just never signs a guard with hair.” Yao Ming: “You think my proudest moment was winning a championship? No, it was hearing the national anthem at the Olympics!” Wang Zhizhi: “I had a dream that I fell out with the Basketball Association and wasted many years. Thank goodness for the owner.” Curry: “The owner has been my best buddy since I was a kid.” The NBA stars find their lives taking a different path. An era dominated by the Los Angeles Lakers begins in 1996.