Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

"Hahahahahaha..."

Buckley couldn't control himself anymore and started laughing wildly.

"This is how things are going,"

O'Neal, who supported the Thunder, was naturally livid. Kenny Smith, who was watching the fight, could only shake his head and said with emotion,

"In the end, it turned out to be an alley-oop pass, which was really unexpected."

"Yeah, I thought there would be a three-pointer to kill."

"In short, the result is good, just win."

Buckley said shaking his head.

"Okay, don't make fun of Shaq."

Kenny Smith's persuasion had no positive effect. Buckley glared and said:

"This is the glory of having the right vision, haha, I never have to take a dig at Shaq, hahahahaha."

Today's program ended with Barkley's slightly devilish laughter. The blood-spraying buzzer beater and Barkley's villainous success brought TNT's sports program ratings to a new high.

After the away game, the Pacers' next schedule is two consecutive home games, and there is plenty of time, so the players have a half-day holiday to adjust to the time difference.

Qi Tian was not idle, but drove to Jack's studio and waited with his agent.

The other party did not arrive in advance, but entered the studio safely just before the appointed time.

However, Qi Tian and Jack were not surprised. Instead, they stood up somewhat cautiously, waiting for the arrival of Adidas staff.

That's right, in the second year of his NBA career, Qi Tian finally came to negotiate with a manufacturer for endorsement sneakers.

Adidas is currently the jersey sponsor of the NBA. The 11-year contract of US$400 million allows them to maintain their cooperation with the NBA until at least 2017.

However, as the world's second largest sports brand, they are completely at a disadvantage when competing with the world's largest sports brand, Nike.

Nike's sub-brand Jordan is doing very well. In addition, it has also signed contracts with James, Kobe, Durant and Paul George. Only Arenas, Billups, Tracy McGrady, Garnett and Duncan have signed contracts.

Adidas was not afraid of Nike in the early days, but as time went by, it became clear that they were no match for Nike, so they set their sights on some potential newcomers for longer-term benefits.

"Are you Seven?"

A typical white man took the lead in shaking hands with Qitian and Jack, and then sat on the sofa.

"I've heard of your reputation for a long time, but today is the first time I've met you."

Qi Tian didn't expect that there would be some foreplay before getting down to business, so he had no choice but to ask Jack for help.

Jack started chatting with the manager named Bateman Gary.

Like other people, I don’t pay attention to business matters, or in other words, I don’t want to pay attention to these troublesome things.

Gary commented on Qi Tian in his mind, and then started talking nonsense with Jack.

Finally, Gary took the lead and got to the point.

"Actually, you two should have anticipated my intention, right?"

Jack slowly put away the smile on his face, just nodded, and listened to Gary continue.

"Yes, I plan to represent Adidas and send an invitation to Mr. Qi to sign a sneaker endorsement contract together."

"So, what is the approximate number of years and annual salary?"

"If I sign with Adidas, is there a timetable for releasing signature sneakers? Or can I only wear Adidas series sneakers?"

Jack quickly got into the mood and started talking business with the other party.

"Ha ha,"

Gary's face actually showed embarrassment,

"For signature sneakers, I still need to have a say from above. I don't have this right."

"Of course, the annual salary is definitely the highest price I can offer!"

Jack first glanced at Qi Angel, then looked at Gary, who said calmly:

"The current top price for a rookie is $6 million over two years!"

"Oh~~"

Jack made a long tone, and then he stopped talking. Instead, he chatted with Gary, obviously not satisfied with the price.

Gary finally couldn't hold it any longer and proposed a second price:

10 million in 3 years.

This time Jack couldn't hold back and stood up directly to see off the guests.

Gary hesitated again and again, but finally proposed the third contract, which was also his guaranteed contract:

14 million in 4 years.

"We will consider it and inform you of the result the day after tomorrow at the latest."

Jack breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Qi Tian.

"How does it feel?"

Qi Tian shook his head and said:

"I really have to leave this matter to you from now on. It's so boring."

Jack sighed softly and said:

"There is nothing we can do about it. No one will expose their cards easily."

"By the way, what do you think of the contract proposed by Adi?"

Qi Tian put down the water glass and sighed:

"It's really a bit too little."

"few?"

Jack was stunned, and soon realized that there was something wrong with his and his employer's expectations, and quickly asked,

"How much do you think you are worth?"

Qi Tian really didn't know, so he could only give an inappropriate example and said:

"Didn't it mean that James signed a seven-year, 90 million contract with Nike when he entered the league?"

"So you think you're worth the price?!"

Jack's eyes widened and he said in horror.

Qitian scratched his head and said:

"I was thinking, no matter what, I have to get 6-7 million, right?"

"Your rookie contract this year is only 600,000 yuan, so you just want to get a 6 million sneaker endorsement contract?"

Jack asked.

"Then, didn't he say he wouldn't give me signed sneakers?"

Qi Tian suddenly understood what he meant and said with some embarrassment,

"I was just thinking about getting more money."

Jack sighed and sat down.

"Actually, I originally thought that 10 million in three years would be enough. After all, you are still a rookie, so a contract with an annual salary of 3 million is not bad."

Then he said to Qi Tian,

"An annual salary of tens of millions? That's Rose's price! Signed for sneakers? Billups only released his first signature sneaker in the tenth year of his career. The rest of the time he has always worn McGrady's signature sneakers!"

Only then did Qi Tian realize that his knowledge was so shallow, and he asked anxiously:

"Then, how about signing the four-year contract?"

Jack waved his hand and stopped Qi Tian.

"But you reminded me that it's right to get more money, like this!"

He stood up suddenly and said,

"I'll go find out later. Maybe other manufacturers are also willing. In short, you can't hang yourself from a tree."

Jack picked up his coat, turned to Qi Tian and said:

"You don't have any preference for brands, do you?"

After receiving Qi Tian's affirmative answer, he nodded with peace of mind and said:

"That's fine, you can also do something for yourself. The better your performance, the more confident I will be in bidding with my opponents!"

"I understand, don't worry."

Qi Tian stood up and said to his agent,

"Striving for benefits is what you are good at, I believe in you."

Jack smiled slightly, turned around and walked out of the office.