The case with Paco Herrera reminded him of another business he needed help to finish. Jose Calderon is a well-known player on the NBA Tour, but what is the connection between him and Hector?
Extremadura. Extremadura links them. Hector is rooted in the region, and José Calderon is originally from this region of Spain. Initially, he wanted a football club, but his plans changed thanks to José. Now, Hector's project is much broader than creating a football club, and it is an Omni sports club.
José Calderon contacted Hector via Paco Herrera. It was during the summer, but Hector had not thought about it because he did not have time to take care of such a project even in one summer. But the opportunity to get into Spanish basketball is too good, and everyone knows the quality of the Spanish players.
Unlike buying a football club, buying a basketball club is more troublesome. It would require a team relocation because he does not have a professional team in Extremadura. Hector does not have time to negotiate with the federation, and here comes a third figure, also known in the NBA: Eduardo Nájera.
Eduardo Nájera was one of the best Mexican basketball players in history before Hector arrived, with twelve NBA seasons and now a businessman. Hector took advantage of the trip to Mexico City to talk with him and sold him the project.
Thanks to him, Hector could invest in the Major Arena Soccer League by taking advantage of an expansion to build a team in Sacramento, the Sacramento Jacks. The MASL is the country's major indoor football league.
"Jose is Hector. Sorry I took some time, but the season is long. If Paco hadn't, I would have forgotten your request. The person online is obvious.
"No, I know what a struggle an NBA season is. And I didn't expect a positive response, to be honest. "I Spanish player is right. He asks Hector to lend him money. A refusal of Hector would have been understandable.
"Hector, Jose is on the phone?" The third person is just as obvious.
"Yes, it's me José Calderon. Delighted, Eduardo, and thank you for your support. »
"Yes, however, José, you can take care of the paperwork but don't forget the deal." Hector is forced to warn José not to do the stupid. His interests are at stake here.
"Yes, I am arranging with the federation. There are many teams in poor financial situations with possible bankruptcy filing. And offshoring will take its time, but within two years, it's ready. »
The deal is to move a team to Badajoz to put it under the name of a basketball section of CD Badajoz. Hector gets a basketball club, Jose presides over a club in his native region, and Eduardo eats in the deal to make money and develop business in Spain.
This requires the purchase of a professional license and the agreement of the federation. Hector had no problem with football, and the situation was solved in three days, but relocation was the problem. In addition to the men's section, you need a women's section, found both are long. Hector needs more time but can pay immediately without making a payment. A briefcase and the story is settled.
Using Hector and his connections, Eduardo can invest in real estate throughout Spain. For this reason, it is only in the deal and more to have shared. He will have to spend money, but he can earn much more. He has nothing to lose.
"I'm coming to Spain in three days, Hector can't move, and we finish the deal. "
"Eduardo, even if you do things, you might as well do things right. Look for a handball club in the same situation. Now I will make CD Badajoz an excellent Omni sports club in all areas. The rise in La Liga of the football team will boost revenues. I will ask to create an Omni sports club at the Spanish Federation of Sports Clubs before putting everything together officially. »
"José trained a local player drafted in the NBA in 10 years. Is it feasible or not? We are starting from afar, and we must not forget the youth sections that we must start from scratch. I will take care of the financing of this part as Hector wishes. »
"It will be complicated, but who does not try anything has nothing," José replied. Eduardo pointed out that the goal is not easy because you have to start from scratch.
"Well, I'm on my way to Orlando. I'll leave you here. Contact me in case of major progress. »