Xiao Hua officially returned. Though the future was full of uncertainty, things had at least stabilized for the time being.
With things stabilized, teams and free agents also began signing deals one after another.
James, Durant, Curry, Lowry, and others all signed in succession.
Although the League President had changed, nothing like what had happened with Qiao Shouxin seemed to occur. Everything proceeded steadily and smoothly.
New York Headquarters.
Xiao Hua was talking with Joe Borgia.
Borgia had been one of the vice presidents during Tatum's era, previously working mainly in replay and referee operations.
But his relationship with Tatum had always been poor, much like the relationship between Tatum and Xiao Hua.
Now that Xiao Hua had returned, the first thing he did was promote Borgia to Chief Vice President.
"Everything is going smoothly. There hasn't been any opposition like we expected. It looks like this year's probationary period will pass peacefully."
Having been promoted, Borgia had also become Xiao Hua's most loyal subordinate.
Xiao Hua could not hide the smile on his face after hearing that.
He knew exactly what the owners liked. Tang Tian and Tatum forcing him out for half a season last year had already been the limit.
Now that the situation had settled down, the two celebrated their success at headquarters.
"Has Tang Tian or the Pelicans shown any reaction?"
After laughing, Xiao Hua still asked one more question.
"No. Players are just tools for playing basketball. Even if he's the Number One Player in the League, the owners won't care. Labor has no say; capital controls everything."
Borgia said with a smile.
Xiao Hua nodded after hearing that.
"Besides, the Number One Player in the League can be cultivated. As long as he can help LeBron win a championship in Cleveland, won't he