My basketball vision is different

The accommodation arranged by the Pacers is very close to the stadium. Of course, this is not correct. After all, this is just a city with a population of hundreds of thousands. The airport is only fifteen minutes away from the city center. How big can such a city be!

Last night at the bar, Lin Shaojie held milk in his hand and was forced to drink at least a gallon amidst the laughter of a group of people.

As punishment for retaliation, most of the team's main players and substitutes were knocked down by Lin Shaojie.

Afterwards, some people go home, and some people also go home. Going home and going home are different, just like some people are single, and some people are like a dragon and a phoenix.

Of course there are people who want to get involved with Lin Shaojie, a popular fried chicken, without him being responsible.

But is Lin Shaojie that kind of person?

As the younger brother, he put the team's players on the bus one by one, and thoughtfully paid the fare in advance. In the whole city, how expensive can it be to get a foot in the door?

No matter whether he is the main player or the substitute, whether he is really drunk or fake, Lin Shaojie, a rookie, is hard to fault for his generous and considerate performance after the bar party.

Even Paul, a guy with whom he had some friction during the day, was carried on Lin Shaojie's shoulders and put into the car.

That was a big guy weighing nearly 100 kilograms, and he was just resisted by Lin Shaojie.

Everyone admired him for his overwhelming power and overwhelming aura as the overlord.

The next day, Paul (George) took the initiative to say hello to Lin Shaojie on the training ground. The whole team gave this very knowledgeable young man a warm welcome.

Lin Shaojie knew that his new member's induction ceremony was completed.

The media was concerned about Lin Shaojie parachuting into the Pacers alone. If the Pacers hadn't officially revealed it, they wouldn't even be able to find this kid's whereabouts.

I have never seen such a star. Doesn’t he know his commercial value?

Of course Lin Shaojie knew, but his focus was not on that.

The next day, Lin Shaojie, who had completed the joining ceremony, was ready to familiarize himself with Frank's tactical training.

For the Pacers, who lost to the Heat's Big Three last season, Frank came up with a new idea. He found rugby clothes and had the players wear them to practice pick-and-roll tactics.

If you have any anger that you haven't had time to vent, you can vent it out.

Just follow the pick-and-roll tactic.

Lin Shaojie also discovered that this pick-and-roll tactic is something that almost every coach cannot avoid, and the same goes for Frank.

Everyone was very attentive to practicing (playing), except Paul George who was a little perfunctory.

Just when Lin Shaojie was about to put on this outfit that looked very defensive, Frank stopped him.

"The Nike guys are here."

"oh!"

Watching Lin Shaojie say goodbye to his coach, a group of players looked at each other.

At last night's party, George Hill said that the Pacers had the best defensive player, and he felt the most during the day.

Facing those long arms and big hands, his ball-playing and passing efficiency was extremely low, as if he was facing a death coil.

Lin Shaojie's defense in the half-court area has almost no weaknesses. His eyes are very clear. He is almost a perfect defensive player template, better than any defender George knows.

There is nothing better than having such a defensive leader in the team.

Compared with defense, the kid's organization on the court is really good. He scored 20 assists in an intra-team game. It's the same as playing, and his vision is very broad.

In the bar at that time, Ian kept shouting, asking Lynn to give him a few more. He had a great time during the day. Roy (Hibbert) sitting next to him turned green when he heard this.

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Of course, green is just one color, and there are always many colors in bars, with no other additional meaning.

Anyway, the substitutes and main players in the team all know that this player who showed strong offensive desire on the London night is by no means a flash in the pan. He is indeed very good at organization.

In that kind of unfamiliar environment for the first time, you can find the weaknesses of your opponents and the characteristics of your teammates through a short period of contact, and target them accordingly. You can see that they are smart at first glance. This kind of person's golf IQ is frighteningly high.

Today, many players wanted to chat with Lin Shaojie again and get close to each other, but not long after they arrived, they were called away.

George asked quickly.

"Frank, where is Lynn? Doesn't this kid need training?"

Frank spread his hands: "Maybe, people from Nike are here, and this guy will be a multi-millionaire soon."

"Wow!"

When the players in the team heard this, they were either envious or jealous.

For this group of players, regardless of endorsements, it would be good to get a contract worth more than one million. The Pacers are not a wealthy team.

Counting the whole team together, there are six players with contracts worth less than one million US dollars, and the two with the lowest salary are less than US$500,000 a year. When they can achieve results and win a big contract, that will be the real thing.

But Lin Shaojie signed a ten-million-dollar contract with just a few clicks of his fingers, which was easier than playing ball.

Even those core players who earn more than 10 million per year are quite envious of this.

Forwards, especially center players, don't expect to get big contracts, but their commercial value is low and they are far less popular than defenders. Even if they want to get endorsements worth more than tens of millions of dollars, it will be difficult for them.

Lin Shaojie never imagined that the day after he arrived in Indiana would not be training, but the final negotiation and signing with Nike.

Everyone wants to get everything done before the preseason, and Nike is no exception.

In the initial selection, Lin Shaojie gave priority to domestic brands, but excluding those brands that were not very authentic and wanted to force him to sign by using evil means, Lin Shaojie did not have many choices.

Li Nian's side is the closest. They understand Lin Shaojie's influence in the domestic basketball world better than overseas brands.

Perhaps it’s because of the far-off fragrance but the near-odor, or perhaps it’s because “when a fellow countryman meets a fellow countryman, he shoots him in the back.” After Li Nian paid a lot of money to win the naming rights of CBA, he certainly wanted to sign Lin Shaojie.

But in terms of price, they are not willing to pay too much. Before Lin Shaojie, they had already started contacting some superstars in the NBA.

After Lin Shaojie entered the national team, Li Ning also doubled their money. Especially after Lin Shaojie scored a shocking 54 points on the London night, Li Ning doubled the money.

But... compared to overseas brands, Li Nian still gave too little, especially in terms of influence. The two sides are far apart. If they are equal or even slightly worse, Lin Shaojie doesn't mind signing a contract with a domestic brand, but the gap is too big.

After growing up, no fool would do this.

More importantly, judging from the feedback from all channels, in order to sign a NBA superstar, Li Nian not only spent over 100 million US dollars, but even used company shares as a bargaining chip.

Faced with "one of his own" Lin Shaojie, Li Nian was only willing to pay less than one-third of the price.

Does Lin Shaojie care about money?

He didn't care, but when money can measure a person's value, Li Nian made it clear that he didn't think too highly of himself.

"Whether it's the American professional basketball or European football, the ones who get the highest salary and the highest endorsement must be local players. This is almost a default rule. My apprentice is the number one among the younger generation in terms of strength and influence, and he is still so

Young people, are you disgusting us by taking out this money?"

These were the words of coach Xie Zhenghe.

"But Lin Shaojie is just a rising star, and the price we gave him far exceeds that of all domestic players, including Kong Yiyi."

"As an inside player, can Kong Yiyi be compared with Lin Shaojie in terms of commercial value?"

Xie Zhenghe almost stuck his finger in the other person's face, and finally left with Lin Shaojie in anger.

The business team led by Lawrence looked at the business representative as if he were a fool.

The latter thought that Lin Shaojie was just posturing, or was selling for a price. After all, the money was a huge sum for domestic players and even Kong Yi.

But since then, Li Nuan and Lin Shaojie have been unable to communicate, and they have rejected any offers from here. Only then did Li Nuan feel that something was wrong.

Of course the "frustrated" Lin Shaojie could only choose between Adidas and Nike, but after analysis, the final choice was only Nike.

Adidas has always wanted to get involved in the NBA, but the problem of "discrimination" among Adidas players and Nike's dominance in the NBA are affecting the relationship between the two parties.

The point is that Nike is very aware of current affairs, and they are willing to spend a lot of money on making money.

The money paid is quite a lot, almost the same as Adidas. More importantly, he is willing to sign shoes for Lin Shaojie, which is great.

Are signature shoes a matter of money?

That's respect and recognition. Only a few players in the NBA have signature shoes. Shaojie Lin, a "rising star" and "rookie" as others call him, actually has signature shoes. I'm afraid it's very clear who will be slapped in the face in the end.

So after the two parties negotiated and confirmed the contract details, they were about to put pen to paper and sign.

Of course, in terms of details, Lin Shaojie strongly requested to add one more point:

The brand that signed the contract must respect the history and culture of China and not interfere in politics. Otherwise, Lin Shaojie will unilaterally terminate the contract without compensation for liquidated damages.

Behind the simple meaning expressed by Lin Shaojie, the specific details made legal professionals feel numb, and the wording was very strict. Nike was also helpless. The other treaties had already been discussed, so they had to recognize this no matter what.

Of course, the same is true for Lin Shaojie. If he has problems with smoking or other violations of the law, the brand can also solve it unilaterally and seek compensation.

People at Nike were a little surprised at that time. After all, in the details, even the Ye Zi thing was written into the contract. Lin Shaojie was really cruel to him!

The NBA does it so much that it is even legalized semi-tacitly in many places, almost like smoking (cigarettes).

"This is a very serious and even serious matter in our country, and we will not be careless about it again."

Lin Shaojie said the heavy words in a seemingly soft voice, and Nike expressed his approval.

Regardless of the atmosphere in the NBA locker room, it has nothing to do with whether others are interested in this. For Lin Shaojie, that thing is the bottom line and cannot be touched.

So after the principle issues are confirmed, all that remains is for legal professionals to communicate the details and finally wait for Lin Shaojie to put pen to paper and sign.

Of course, in addition to these, Nike still has some doubts about the signing time. Lin Shaojie gave a signing time of three or seven years. The former is short, the total price is low, but the unit price is high; the latter is low, but the total price is high.

high.

Nike thought about it a lot and finally made a decision to make up for each other's weaknesses by adopting a four-year contract.

Arriving at Nike's temporary press conference center, Lin Shaojie was greeted by a flood of flashing lights that almost blinded him.

After Lin Shaojie declined the reporter's interview, he saw a familiar face backstage - Lawrence.

The two people hugged each other with emotion.

Lawrence never imagined that a Chinese man he had tried so hard to help would reward him so generously.

For those things, I only need to help with the matchmaking. I don’t need to do the specific things myself, and I don’t know much about the professions.

But the results are very gratifying. It only lasts a quarter from the draft to now, and the busiest time is only half a month. But what about your income?

This is more than his total income during his years as a scout with the Suns. How can you make Lawrence, who is entering his old age, unhappy?

I quickly glanced at the backstage area and took a look at each other's "voices!"

Fortunately, there are careful thoughts, but it does not affect the signing of the contract.

Lin Shaojie finally signed his name on the contract with satisfaction. In the next four years, he will be a player signed by Nike's Jordan brand, and he has become a "Jordan disciple!"

When Lin Shaojie once again walked from the backstage to the press conference, the reporters at the scene once again pressed the shutter in their hands, and the flash illuminated Lin Shaojie's whole body again.

Now everyone wants to know what kind of contract Nike will give in the end.

"Lynn, can you reveal the specific details of the contract?"

"Sorry, I'll leave this to Nike, I don't mind."

Lin Shaojie knows that although his contract cannot be compared with James's back then, Nike is definitely bleeding.

Of course, the Nike personnel who came out after Lin Shaojie didn't mind revealing that the contract they spent so much money to complete took several months.

The price kept getting higher and higher, until one night in London, they knew about this real treasure, and they wanted to get it at all costs.

It's just a pity that this is a Chinese, and his sports life cannot be guaranteed. Otherwise, a contract that will last at least seven years, even comparable to James, will definitely be a blockbuster.

"Four years, fifty million!"

When these two numbers were placed in front of reporters, everyone understood that Lin Shaojie, a new multi-millionaire, had mastered the code of wealth.

Although the total price is not comparable to that of James, after all, James started in seven years, while Lin Shaojie started in four years.

Of course, after so many years, the current 50 million cannot be compared with the 50 million in 2003.

But when everyone thinks about it, they feel that Nike is not at a loss. After all, SpaceX has left the NBA, and the Little Giants have also retired. Their bodies are more or less affected when they compete in the NBA, or they are not adapted to these things.

, the manufacturer is not stupid, Lin Shaojie is certainly worthy of great attention.

As time goes by, their risks will be greater, so it is better to choose a middle-range number of years, and at worst, they will spend more money to renew the contract in the future.

There is an unwritten rule when it comes to signature shoes from football stars, that is, shoes from insiders are not easy to sell.

Especially in terms of playing style and game viewing, big players cannot compare with outside players; and because big players are heavier, the design of sneakers needs to consider factors such as cushioning and protection, often at the expense of the sneakers.

Good looks, this also makes sneakers even harder to sell.

Lin Shaojie does not have this problem. His style of play is very entertaining. His coordination allows him to fly in the air and play. More importantly, despite his excellent physical fitness, Lin Shaojie cherishes his body. In addition to playing highlights, you can

You can see him flying into the sky and escaping from the ground, but most of the time, he is still in a state of "flying close to the ground". In fact, this is where Nike is most troubled.

Because they knew very well that this style of play would prolong sports life, but Lin Shaojie's status as a yellow race made them afraid to make big bets.

Instead of doing this, simply shorten the term, make a big bet, match the signature shoes, and give priority to renewing the contract, so as to lock Lin Shaojie into his own chariot as much as possible.

...

It was already afternoon when I returned to the training camp from the press conference.

"Lynn, I thought you wouldn't come. Didn't I already approve your vacation?"

Frank looked a little surprised when he saw Lin Shaojie return to the court. Shouldn't this multi-millionaire go out to have a meal and celebrate?

"I haven't tried your football training method yet, so of course I can't miss it."

Lin Shaojie complimented him, and Frank laughed.

"Here, let's put on the equipment for our multi-millionaire Mr. He also needs to do pick-and-roll training."

Lin Shaojie neatly put on the fully armed rugby equipment with the help of the staff. He, who was originally a little thin, instantly "swelled up", and his strength already gave him an advantage.

"The coach has said that I hope everyone will treat me tonight. Yesterday was the boss's treat. I'm here today. Brother, I just completed a big contract and I'm rich."

Lin Shaojie said angrily to the rugby crowd, and a group of players became excited.

"Lynn, how big of a contract did your kid sign?"

"Lynn, I want two tonight!"

"Lynn, can you reserve the venue?"

When Lin Shaojie faced a group of curious babies that were mainly "black", a smell of style master came to his face, and Lin Shaojie made an "ok" gesture.

The teammates howled with excitement.

During the afternoon training, all the players had a feeling of "killing the gods", and the entire training camp was filled with howling wolves.

Even Larry, who was not in good health, made a special trip to watch their training games.

The afternoon training was not so much a pick-and-roll training. In Lin Shaojie's view, it was more of a venting emotion, as if it was a vent for the failure under the iron heel of the Heat's Big Three in the past year.

Except for Paul George, everyone else in the group had a great time, and the pick-and-roll was also in style.

Lin Shaojie also discovered that although these old black players have average IQs, the tactical diagrams that need to be memorized on the court, or basic pick-and-rolls, are almost essential skills for everyone.

Compared with Deng Huade's pick-and-roll training in China, their changes are faster and more varied. With equipment to block them, they even don't hesitate to collide while running. The training is very brutal.

Of course, there are also misfortunes, such as Ian, the backup center, who actually treated himself like a bison and hit the basketball hoop during training.

Fortunately, my neck was not injured, but my head was scratched, so it was nothing serious.

After the injury, the guy was still clamoring for one more at night, otherwise it would not be enough to comfort his injured heart.

Lin Shaojie has always been curious. He heard from the big brothers in China that a treat is a treat, but didn't you pay for it yourself? What kind of thing is it when someone else pays to send you to the bridal chamber? Why is it different when you go abroad? Treats are still all-inclusive?

Isn’t this just a dragon?

In the end, seeing everyone "playing" too much, Frank ended today's training.

"How's it going? How's the kid's performance these two days?"

Larry asked quietly from the audience.

"Although I haven't been in contact with him for a long time, I can tell that he is a player who abides by the rules and is very dedicated, and meets our requirements."

Frank said with praise.

"Of course, Larry, if the player you like only reaches this point, it is obviously not enough. That kid's strength is very strong, which is beyond his physique. He also has golf intelligence and vision. Even without strength, he is enough.

Be our number one.

And he integrated very quickly. It was only the second day and he got along well with his teammates and his personality was very likable."

When Larry heard this, he smiled with satisfaction: "Didn't you hear that boy talking about a treat? If you want to be the boss, you can't do it without spending money."

When the training was over, Larry sat in his wheelchair without hesitation and shouted loudly to Lin Shaojie.

"Hi, Mr. Mr. New Multimillionaire, can you stay and chat?"

A group of old gangsters turned to look at Lin Shaojie. Although Larry Bird had resigned as president, he still acted as a consultant. In many matters, his "consultant" was far more powerful than the president.

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Seeing Lin Shaojie being "summoned by Titanium Shanghuang" at this time, how could everyone not be envious.

Just ask George Hill. He was also a point guard acquired by the Pacers with a heavy investment, but Larry Bird had only talked to him a few times, let alone retaining him in person.

Do you really think that the beautiful country has no classes and everyone is equal?

Larry is an absolute big shot in the NBA. It is almost impossible for ordinary players to have an equal conversation with him. Even some super giants have to bend slightly to show respect in front of Larry.

So everyone was envious when they saw Larry's intimacy with Lin Shaojie.

Where is Lin Shaojie?

He can clearly feel that Larry attaches great importance to him, and there is a sense of "direct lineage". Of course, there is also an explicit hint of "buying a horse's bones from a thousand miles away".

"As long as you follow me, I will support you."

It seems that he has some moral loyalty, but it is the only way for Larry to dominate the NBA.

Lin Shaojie felt this kind of "son" treatment. Compared with Xie Zhenghe's original "innocence", Larry Bird's love for him undoubtedly had many other factors, but when everything came together, Lin Shaojie only had

Advantages, no disadvantages.

After all... Lin Shaojie is alone in Indiana.

There are people above who can do things easily, and it is applicable to both ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.

If you want to go to an Ivy League school, you need to find a celebrity to write a letter of recommendation!

Some players who wanted to practice more had to leave the training camp early because of other people's instructions. When the players left, they high-fived Lin Shaojie one by one.

"Boy, are you Larry's son? Even if you are Larry's son, don't forget the treat tonight."

Before George Hill left, he couldn't help but said enviously, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

If Lin Shaojie hadn't discovered that George outside the court was indeed a bit of a jerk, he would have even wondered if the kid was swearing.

"We don't have the custom of choosing a godfather there, but believe me, I absolutely respect Larry as much as I respect my father."

Well, before everyone closed the door, they laughed for the second time.

Although Lin Shaojie doesn't know what's so funny about this, people from beautiful countries have a low point of laughter, and they will laugh from ear to ear when hearing some cold jokes.

This is especially true for uneducated old black people. Learning is like killing them.

Anyone who can listen, speak, read and write is considered a knowledgeable person. From this brief contact, Lin Shaojie is sure that not even a few can pass some of the math questions in the fifth and sixth grade of elementary schools, let alone the Mathematical Olympiad questions.

indivual.

real!

Even though many players were drafted in the NCAA and went to prestigious schools, they are all bad students.

In front of them, Lin Shaojie is the "student tyrant" and "student god!"

...

Only Lin Shaojie and Larry Bird's training camp was left. The former took the initiative to push up his wheelchair and walked aimlessly in it.

Lin Shaojie knew that Larry had many things to say to him.

After completing the signing ceremony, his business activities have almost come to an end and he has officially entered the life of a rookie in the NBA.

The short two days of life as a Pacer also made Lin Shaojie realize that the management of the NBA is by no means as easy as the outside world said. In this society where everything is measured by money, money can be used as almost all substitutes.

Just like training, if you dare to be late, he will deduct your salary. Don't think that after signing a contract and earning millions of dollars every year, you can sit back and relax.

Many details are written in the terms. If you violate the rules, money will be deducted. If you want to get the money, you must meet the most basic requirements of the team's regulations. Above this, you should

Practice more.

Therefore, even if some dedicated players cannot perform amazingly, they will still become the targets of various teams.

The coaches or staff are not inseparable from each other. They will also have information channels to exchange information. Such dedicated players are extremely cost-effective.

On the other hand, if the boss in the locker room cannot lead by example and only knows how to play music every night with his juniors, he will never become a boss, because the juniors can't get big contracts and can't even survive. Who would want to follow you?

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You have already entered the NBA, do you still think you are those gangsters on the street waiting for charity?

It's all about having fun off the field, but you also need to be dedicated on the field.

Lin Shaojie once heard when chatting with Dazhi that when Dazhi first joined the league, his salary was deducted 6,000 US dollars just because he was six minutes late for a training. You will know how strict this implementation is.

Capitalists' money is not so easy to get.

So even if Lin Shaojie takes leave and can go out, he still has to return to the training ground and be with his teammates.

This is not a question of money, it is a question of attitude. No one would blame a hard-working and dedicated rookie.

"How about it, are you surprised to see me in a wheelchair?"

Larry Bird sat in front, turned to look at Lin Shaojie's surprised eyes and said with a smile.

"I made a bet with Frank that you would be surprised to see me in a wheelchair."

Speaking, Larry Bird explained.

"Don't worry, I'm not unable to move. I just have some physical problems and need to take a rest. Give me three months and I will still stand in front of you."

After Lin Shaojie signed the contract with the Pacers, no matter how serious the dispute between the two parties was over the salary issue, it was all a business matter, a game between the players and the team's top management. Once the pen was put down and signed, the players became

The team's "property!"

Everyone must act in accordance with the rules, the team provides the best conditions to the players, treats the players with the greatest sincerity, and the players make the greatest efforts to repay the team.

This is a vague agreement between Larry Bird and Lin Shaojie.

Now it seems that both parties have reached a tacit agreement on this matter.

Even though Larry Bird has temporarily retired from the management due to injury, don't forget that he still has a "consultant" status, which is no worse than the logo man.

As for Kevin Pritchard, the guy who rose from general manager to president, everyone knows he is Larry's guy.

The beautiful country also values ​​human relationships. If we really don't care about human relationships and follow the rules completely, where do the locker room culture of the NBA come from and where do the unspoken rules come from.

The league obviously started with a rough atmosphere. In the past, the Leafs, women, and (gang) culture were unavoidable topics in the locker room. Now they are more formal, but they still happen from time to time.

Do you really think that people who have made millions and tens of millions in recent years and most of them started from poor streets can be so qualified?

If you were such a scumbag in studies, what would you do if you didn't go out into society when you were a child? Have you been bullied all the time?

Just like Jordan, without the large amount of money that Nike gives him every year, how could he have maintained his luxurious life? He would have gone bankrupt many times like Pippen, the second boss.

Although Larry retired, no one in the Pacers disrespected him.

Under Larry's command, Lin Shaojie pushed Larry around the outside of the court. The staff greeted him honestly when they saw him. At that time, Larry was like a king patrolling his territory, revealing his true identity to Lin Shaojie.

of majesty.

After walking around for almost a while, we returned to the empty training camp.

This old guy, who has gone from player to coach to manager, has been the best in every position he plays. He is a veritable king of kings. Lin Shaojie has a deep experience in this circle, and he is very much like Jiangnan University Sports.

Xie Zhenghe of the Department.

"Are you getting used to coming here? How do you feel about being a walker?"

"I'm young and very adaptable."

Lin Shaojie looked at the open field outside the window and said, "A large rural area where you have to drive everywhere is really vast and sparsely populated."

Fortunately, he lives not far away, so Lin Shaojie can run to the training center every day.

"I heard that you don't have a car yet. Do you need the team to find a driver for you temporarily?"

"No!"

Lin Shaojie shook his head: "The car manufacturer in Germany said they would give me some mobility scooters, and they also want me to sign a contract with them. I'm still considering it."

"You are such a lucky boy!"

Larry Bird said enviously.

"We didn't have such an opportunity at the beginning, except for that guy Michael, but later more and more players were able to get free stuff. Many old guys are envious of the players of your era."

"But the free ones are the most expensive, aren't they?"

Lin Shaojie responded with a smile, and Larry Bird gave a thumbs up.

"It's very clear. If those guys know a little bit about financial management, they won't go bankrupt after retiring. Not only are you smart on the court, but you are still a high-IQ talent off the court. I don't have to worry about you being cheated.

...

I'm going to have an operation soon, and I don't have much time left. Maybe I'll have to rest for a while after the operation."

Larry Bird, who was in a wheelchair, looked at the empty training hall and said helplessly.

"Everyone knows that you are my guy, not just the coach, but the players, and even the Pacers staff, but that's not enough, the entire league now understands that you are my chosen one.

In the past, people always said who was Jordan's heir, but few people said who was my heir. Do you think I'm bad?"

Lin Shaojie let go of the wheelchair in his hand and looked at this old guy who was too tall even when sitting.

This player who only played ten seasons due to back injuries has won three consecutive MVPs. With the level he has performed before, it is hard to say whether he will break Jordan's record.

Even with his current results, some people regard him as the number one small forward in history.

Even LeBron James, the chosen one, cannot compete with him. Maybe with a few more championships, James will have the confidence to challenge him, but it is only the confidence to challenge him, and it is not certain whether the public and the media will recognize him.

In his prime, James went to Miami with his talents, which made many fans have a deep understanding of him before the players. This was a situation that would have been impossible in the 1990s.

As for the Big Three of the Celtics, there are fundamental differences between the two. One teamed up for the championship at the end of his career, and the other played for the so-called brother basketball at his peak.

"Michael has found his successor. Kobe has done a great job. Now some media are even telling me that LeBron can follow in my footsteps. My God, I have never seen such a player. If he is allowed to follow in my footsteps,

, it’s okay if you don’t want the current No. 1 small forward!”

Larry Bird seemed to be out of breath, and was still performing James' crab steps and "eight steps to catch the toad" in his hands.

"The Pacers don't have anything else, but we have a lot of confidence. We don't need to mess around to get a certain player. We like to train our own players and train our own players. We are also willing to give enough time to the players. You don't have to worry about you in the new season.

position, let alone worry about your time, I hope you can slowly adapt to this league, and I will support you, as long as you can do what I said."

Larry Bird signaled to Lin Shaojie that he could push it a little longer. He was really an old man who couldn't sit still. Lin Shaojie also saw with his own eyes how the Pacers' Titanium Shang Huang spoke freely and dared to say anything.

"I heard Frank say that you led a group of substitutes and played very well, almost overthrowing the main team, right?"

Lin Shaojie nodded.

"Look, I have already said that you will have a great effect on us when you come. Believe me, while you are strong, just like you signed with Nike, make money as soon as possible. Superstars must have matching

If a superstar is as poor as Scottie (Pippen), no one will respect him.

While people respect your strength, they will also respect your money, which is a very beautiful thing about the country."

(⊙?⊙)

"???"

Lin Shaojie wanted to ask why, but before Lin Shaojie could say anything, Larry said it himself.

"Do you think that with Michael's worth, Scott can still be friends with him? He was one of the best second-in-commands at the time, but unfortunately he was short-sighted, refused to listen to advice, and was afraid of the impact of injuries.

Michael is lucky and strong, and he catches up with the good times. In today's league, it is difficult to produce another player like this. Kobe is not bad, but the possibility of catching up is not high. James is also good, and there is a chance, but

It's a pity that he went to the Heat, which was not a very good choice."

"James has won the championship!"

Lin Shaojie then added.

"So what, look at the few people who have agreed to it, that is, the group of people who like him. None of us older generations like him. Although Michael is supported by Nike, his strength is there.

, given the current environment, if you start scoring at least 40 points, no one else can hope to win the scoring title."

Larry Bird praised Jordan.

"As for the little guy LeBron, if he was in the 1980s and 1990s, believe me, he couldn't even win a championship, and those guys from the Jazz would have made him miserable, not to mention the Bad Boys.

Even Michael dares to bully me."

Saying that, Larry patted Lin Shaojie.

"Friends of rich people are also rich people. You have to see through this league. Your former national team teammates are too stupid and don't know how to use resources reasonably. Sometimes you really can't win the championship if you are strong enough. Win the championship."

It's very about luck.

Isn't your Confucius Institute always talking about 'balance'? That guy David is the best at balancing. If you can get an advantage under his rules, he doesn't mind who wins the championship at all, as long as the American professional team wins in the end.

Just a basket.

That guy wants to promote the NBA to the world and replace the international men's basketball team. Of course, in everyone's eyes, the NBA is indeed the best game, and David has done a great job in this."

The training camp was so big, and after walking around for a while, Lin Shaojie also knew that what Larry Bird said should actually be "moderate," but he only knew a little bit about Chinese culture and was a scumbag!

Under Lin Shaojie's "contempt", Larry Bird's talkative nature became more and more intense.

"Many people know that I admire Kobe, but why do I admire him? In addition to his competitiveness and mine, his commitment and passion for the game are also something I am very optimistic about. You know what I want to say, right?"

"I probably understand!"

Lin Shaojie said, Larry in front of him was so close to him, how could he "not see clearly"?

"We all know that Kobe is not as talented as Michael, but he is able to evolve himself every offseason, develop new offensive weapons, and display them beautifully..."

Picturesque?

No wonder Larry doesn't like James very much, that's why.

Of course, Lin Shaojie also knows that there are some things that cannot be said clearly. In terms of historical status, if James rises, it will definitely affect Larry's position as the number one small forward. This is also a battle of interests.

A guy like Larry, who is as arrogant from the bottom of his heart to his mouth, certainly doesn't want to lose to a junior.

"Of course, another reason why I am optimistic about Kobe is because he is a tough guy who is willing to do dirty work. He is very much like Michael. He will do whatever it takes to win. Kobe does this better than anyone else of his generation. In his

After that, I didn't see it yet, no, there was one guy who did a very good job, that rookie from the Spurs, but it's a pity that I lost him."

Lin Shaojie listened to Larry's ramble, obviously he was still feeling sad about sending Leonard away.

"Look, we sent that rookie away and replaced him with George Hill, but that guy didn't meet my expectations. Although his offense was very good, his defense was terrible. I think if you can get rid of that

With a star aura and willingness to do the dirty work, there is no one more suitable than you in the team."

Larry very much recognized Lin Shaojie's performance these two days.

"You know? When Frank told me that you made it difficult for George to defend the ball, I knew that the Pacers' last shortcoming had been filled.

Look at our current team, don't care so much, Roy (Hibbert) is definitely an underrated center, he is a player who can guard James;

Danny (Granger) and Paul (George) can ensure our firepower on the front line;

David (West)'s role in the playoffs is greater than expected.

With you, we definitely have the strength to win the championship.

I have been looking forward to the next championship for too long. My health is not very good this year, so I may need a championship to give me some motivation to recover."

Larry, who said too much in one breath, took a breath and continued:

"If you can win the championship, it will greatly increase your personal business value. It will be extremely huge.

Think about it, a rookie who first enters the league is just like Magic. If you can't reach Magic, even if you play an amazing rookie game like Tim (Duncan), you will be the next superstar.

I can’t imagine that beautiful scene.”

Larry Bird said happily in the wheelchair.

Lin Shaojie had a dark look on his face when he heard this. Although his pride came from the bottom of his heart. After all, he lived a life of cheating, but there was no need for the boss to provoke himself like this. The magician only met once every few years. Duncan was also inhuman. He was still very

You're young, don't be like this, okay?

Can you still have a good chat? I hear you beeping!

"A team will definitely have different voices, and it is impossible for everyone to listen to you. Even the boss of the team can't do it. But as long as most people listen to you, different voices are allowed.

, but when you talk, they all have to shut up, that’s it.”

"Unite all that can be united."

Lin Shaojie concluded.

Seeing that the old man couldn't stimulate himself, did he want to help him rise to the top?

"You Chinese people are really too smart, that's what I mean."

Larry Bird said happily.

"If you want to be the boss, you have to be ruthless. I will help you deal with those different voices that try to challenge your status."

"I'm a newcomer, is this okay? What's more, I'm still Chinese, and there's Danny (Granger) on the team."

Lin Shaojie was a little confused. Damn it, Larry really wanted to do this?

"Danny? He is indeed a trouble. You can't challenge his position now, but you have to have the heart to be the boss. Do you understand?"

Larry Bird turned around and said.

"I heard what Frank said, and I didn't feel that you were a rookie. Yesterday on the training ground, you trained the substitutes very well.

Young people, don't hide your ambitions. It's OK to be modest, but the NBA doesn't do this.

Look at Allen, a man who dared to challenge Michael when he first entered the league, and Kobe, that kid drove away Shaquille.

Well, when it comes to Kobe, I have endless things to say. That kid has always wanted to get rid of Michael's shadow, but he can't get rid of him no matter what. He is the person who is most like that guy.

Of course, if that guy Kobe was on my team, I would definitely prohibit him from shooting too much."

"So he'll never make it to your team."

After Lin Shaojie finished speaking, he and Larry laughed.

"Can you?"

"I'm a point guard, how can I waste shots?"

Lin Shaojie replied seriously: "I have too many choices. There are so many talented players in the team. I can pass the ball to them to solve the battle."

"But at the critical moment, you will only believe in yourself, right?"

Larry Bird stared at Lin Shaojie intently, waiting for his answer, and asked at the same time: "What if someone is unwilling to give you the ball?"

Lin Shaojie looked at the old man opposite and smiled: "A season is long, I will do it and let them give me the damn ball."

Larry didn't say anything, and neither did Lin Shaojie. This simple sentence made the training camp so quiet. After a while, Larry changed the topic. The two people's discussion on this topic came to an end, and then curious

asked.

"By the way, why is your agreement with Nike for four years? That's 50 million. Can't they just pay more and sign for a few more years?"

"I also want to sign for a few more years. This is indeed a lot of money."

Lin Shaojie said with a smile: "But they are too timid to sign a long-term contract. I guess they are worried about my longevity in sports."

"Short-sighted, according to my opinion, I should sign you for at least seven years."

After seeing off Larry Bird and practicing for a while in an empty training camp, Lin Shaojie rushed to the bar to pay the bill.

Those guys don't treat themselves as human beings during the day, they train hard, and they don't treat themselves as human beings at night. How can they take care of so many girls, all black and white?

After paying the money, Lin Shaojie sneaked back to the big house that the Pacers rented for him. On the TV, the news of signing a contract with Nike during the day was playing.

The signing was completed during the day, and Nike took the initiative to announce it to the public and stated that it would launch Lin Shaojie's signature shoes as soon as possible. All of this was accompanied by the exciting words of "50 million in four years" and spread across both sides of the ocean in an instant.

From a data point of view, this amount is no worse than that of James. Not long after James ascended the throne, Nike launched such a newcomer. What is the intention of this? Is it really just for the Chinese market?

In the evening, many media began to interview Jordan and ask him about "Mr. Fifty Million Dollars". After all, Lin Shaojie is now considered a "Jordan disciple."

"I don't know much about the signing, but I have said that I am optimistic about that kid. Kobe was full of praise for that kid after he came back from China. Don't worry, I will go and see it when I have the chance. Don't think about it from me.

I can’t say anything else until I watch that guy’s game.”

This time, Jordan did not drink. Instead, he was serious. He was practicing with the rookies he selected in the training camp.

Compared with Lin Shaojie's illustrious reputation, Gilchrist, who was selected by the Bobcats, shot really ugly. Jordan looked like he wanted to hit someone. He didn't even know how much he drank before he selected him.

Such a player.

Comparing it with Lin Shaojie's 54 points, Jordan feels that his draft pick will be criticized again.

When the news that Nike signed Lin Shaojie with a large sum of money spread throughout the NBA, everyone was just envious at first, but then they learned that Nike would also launch a signature shoe for him.

Lin Shaojie, a first-time player in the league, accomplished what the American basketball star had dreamed of doing in an instant, which made the stars who had been fighting for half their lives drink up a lot of kilograms of vinegar.

In TNT and ESPN sports programs, many NBA players expressed disapproval of this, feeling that Nike was blind and would select a Chinese and develop signature shoes for him.

Barkley, the big talker, did not fall for the trick again. He was very good at watching from the other side. Under his stimulation, almost all this year's rookies regarded Lin Shaojie as their enemy.

Thomas Robinson, this year's rookie, originally thought that others had taken away his pick. At this time, he even stood up and made a noise, waiting to show off Lin Shaojie, the "Mr. $50 Million", after the game started.

.

After all, Lin Shaojie got a rookie contract with the Pacers in line with the draft. This is okay, but why did the Pacers give him a player option? Moreover, the preseason has not started yet, and the Jordan factory under Nike has sent a big gift to him.

contract.

Instant financial freedom?

How can other rookies not be jealous?

...

The men's basketball team will also compete in the Asian Cup in September, and the participating players will mainly be members of the National Olympic Games who trained at the beginning of the year.

Lin Shaojie, the big boss of the national team, did not participate, but the final result was reasonable. The young Olympic player had five wins and two losses, and finished fifth.

This result cannot be said to be bad. After all, they only lost two games, and the average age is ten years younger than their opponents. It is true that the focus is on training young people.

However, the absence of Lin Shaojie made the entire competition look a bit bleak. He is the most anticipated and most wanted player in this competition.

Lin Shaojie finally decided to give up and go to the beautiful country for training, which still disappointed the competition organizing committee.

But they also understand that if the Chinese Olympic team is led by Lin Shaojie, the rest of the team will have nothing to play with. This young man's superb level of performance will be unrivaled in Asia.

Originally, my eldest nephew Ellen wanted to prove himself in this tournament, but the head coach Lao Fan also gave him plenty of time.

But it's a pity that, not to mention losing two games, one of them was lost to Neon, which just makes people feel baffled.

Allen performed well in the first quarter but completely failed in the next two quarters. Not long after the start of the fourth quarter, head coach Lao Fan surrendered and replaced all the main players.

Although Neon won, after the game, from the coach to the fans, this group of victorious Neon people said that they just stole a victory while the giant was taking a nap. If China sent their super

Big Demon King Lin, then they will lose miserably.

As the saying goes, people are like the shadow of a famous tree. When Lin Shaojie faced the beautiful country, the 54 points he scored were vivid in Neon's mind. How many replays shocked them how amazing this guard who was less than two meters tall was.

Excellent, if a player like this can be in Neon, they will go crazy for it.

After all, he was a man who almost defeated his beautiful father!

As Lin Shaojie left the beautiful country to compete in another arena, fans have not heard Lin Shaojie's voice for some days, and everyone misses him very much.

When the news about Nike was announced to the public, my dear, Lin Shaojie released a big satellite without saying a word!

A contract worth 50 million US dollars, regardless of whether it is four or five years, the income of more than 10 million US dollars a year will be spent no matter what!

Lin Congrong at home felt that his relatives looked at him differently. When he signed with the Pacers, the news also reported and analyzed how much Lin Shaojie could get every year.

Although the money is a lot for ordinary people, it is still reasonable. After all, it is not surprising that the only defender in the country earns such a salary.

But now Nike is just like giving away money, more than 10 million a year, even after tax, it is still several million, and the unit is still US dollars. It’s just a photo shoot or an advertisement. How much money does it have?

Yang’s mother, who is far away in the imperial capital, still remembers that when she was discussing with Lin Shaojie’s team about sending a team of reporters based in the Pacers, Lin Shaojie refused.

What they mean is that we should still focus on the game itself. Just send a reporter to take photos before the start of the preseason. There is no need to make a big fanfare and wait until the results are achieved.

Yang Ma thought the same thing. Don't make things so prosperous that they may not perform as expected. It's better to wait and see what happens!

But how long has it passed before that kid made such big news in the Pacers? Is he afraid that we would reveal it in advance and affect his money making?

No, send someone quickly.

Yang's mother contacted her and sent someone out at the same time. The boy exuded the smell that the media people loved, as tempting as "honey".

After all, the NBA is about to start its game, and if it's any later, Dad won't be able to get anything hot to eat.