Compared to last season, the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1999-2000 season have undergone many changes.
The biggest change, which outside fans might not easily notice, is that team owner Tang Jianguo sold a portion of the Trail Blazers' shares.
With the 2000 election approaching, Tang Jianguo, who has been stirring the waters in the business field, is gradually shifting his attention to the political arena.
On October 7, 1999, Tang Jianguo announced live on CNN that he would form a presidential exploration committee to start his campaign journey.
The campaign needs a large amount of funding, and thanks to his investment in the Trail Blazers and the West Coast Region, Old Tang had long overcome the financial crisis of 1990 and owned vast assets.
Considering the massive cash infusion, he still decided to sell a portion of his shares in the Trail Blazers.
