NBA: This Center Is So Stable

The first time, the second time.

Chapter 137 Doubts after the upset, James Dolan’s request

Cleveland!

In a luxury apartment somewhere.

“What?”

James looked at Rich Paul in confusion.

“Rich, are you sure that’s what Coca-Cola said?”

James, with disbelief written all over his face, stared at his friend with wide eyes. He really couldn’t accept the bleak endorsement offer from Coca-Cola.

10 million for 5 years!

When he heard this number from Rich Paul, he was a little dumbfounded.

The gimmick of a 10 million contract sounds impressive, but it is only 2 million per year. Although the salary level of most players is no more than that now, it is only for most players in the league.

For Cleveland’s prodigy forward, this number seems insignificant.

This is far from the 7-year 90 million contract signed by James with Nike before he entered the league.

LeBron James and his agent team are not very satisfied with Coca-Cola’s offer. You should know that before the formal talks, the endorsement price they reported was far more than this.

“Since Coca-Cola is so insincere, didn’t Lyon say to look at the offers of other companies?”

“Pepsi? Gatorade… I don’t believe that all beverage companies are as insincere as Coca-Cola.”

James’s firm eyes made Rich Paul swallow back the words that he almost blurted out.

Indeed!

Before entering the NBA, LeBron had received various high-priced sneaker endorsements, including Adidas, Reebok, and Nike, which he finally signed.

In fact, their amounts were quite sincere. It was a gamble to spend nearly 100 million yuan to sign a talented high school student.

Interestingly, this gamble attracted competition from many well-known companies.

It is enough to show James’ commercial influence in the United States, which has been certified by large companies.

Rich Paul looked at James with a serious face and sighed: “LeBron, although I don’t want to tell you this, and Leon also asked me not to say it, but I still think you have the right to know the truth. Pepsi and other brands offer lower prices… These companies that were originally sworn before you entered the league have given up their promises!”

“Taking all factors into consideration, Coca-Cola is more sincere in this regard.”

This answer completely shattered James’ last fantasy, but he still couldn’t understand why these companies that had basically negotiated with him verbally before he entered the league changed their tempers and became stingy when it came to signing.

On the other side.

After calling Wang Song to confirm, David Falk had completed the intention confirmation with Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola had two plans in front of Wang Song, one of which was 5 million in cash and a long-term contract of 8 years.

As a company in the beverage industry, this number is quite sincere.

But Wang Song and his team did not choose this option. After negotiating with Falk, the old fox, they both agreed that Coca-Cola’s second plan was more appealing.

3 million in cash + creating a new product line for Wang Song, with a 10% dividend in addition to the fixed 3 million every year.

Wang Song is very clear about the inflation trend of currency in the future!

Especially the American Daole, the purchasing power of value will only get lower and lower in the future, so when Falk told Wang Song about both plans, the Chinese rookie decided on the second plan without any hesitation.

Profit sharing is the best plan to eat meat with Coca-Cola.

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Since the Knicks lost to the Pacers and suffered their first defeat in Madison Garden, the unbeaten myth of this home court began to be questioned.

Upset!

This word has become a high-frequency word reported by major sports media in the new year, and many media have made a fuss about the Knicks’ home loss this time.

“Upset! The fundamental reason for the Utah Jazz’s Jedi counterattack, the origin of Jerry Sloan’s thousand wins! 》

“The New York Knicks rarely lost, the strongest rookie of 2003 entered a period of fatigue and began to decline? 》

“Hypocritical giants cannot reach the highest throne, boldly predict the direction of the Knicks in the playoffs! 》

Even Jerry Sloan, the head coach of the Jazz, has become the focus of the league. After leading the Jazz to defeat the Knicks, he received countless phone consultations.

There are people from the media, TV stations,

Various commentators and even other coaches in the league.

For the Knicks, this giant in the Eastern Conference, once they reveal any flaws, they will attract a large crowd.

In addition to the media, many commentators and stars expressed their opinions after the game.

“The New York Knicks are such a team. They may beat a strong team like the Pacers, but they may also lose to the young Jazz. But I think this is the charm of the NBA. Everything is possible here.” – Kenny Smith

“The Knicks don’t have the foundation of a wealthy family. Although their boss is rich, they can’t buy what Utah has accumulated for so many years, including rookies who will always play for them. This is a city with full commercial value but no feelings.” – A. Smith

“Watch it, the pain period for New York fans is coming. This Knicks team showed fatigue before the All-Star Game. Everyone has temporary glory, but persistence is the foundation of a strong team.” – Michael Jordan

With such a big momentum, these remarks naturally reached the ears of James Dolan (Knicks owner).

Dolan gave new instructions to the Knicks management, and they needed to speed up the completion of reinforcements in the trading market.

Dolan’s personal opening attracted the attention of the Knicks management.

They began to operate more actively in the market, putting their chips on the table to find a suitable third party to facilitate the transaction with the Pistons.

However, before the reinforcement, the Knicks’ game was not interrupted.

Since the defeat in the last game, the Knicks players who have been fighting in Madison Square Garden began to think of the shortcomings that were paralyzed and forgotten by the winning streak.

In addition to the cooperation between the players, Nash picked up his defensive training. He no longer blindly immersed himself in offense. He didn’t want to become the breakthrough of the Knicks’ impregnable defense again and again.

And the “mid-range shooting king” Houston also became Nash’s companion along the way. In addition to practicing three-pointers, he also began to train defense.

So when the Atlanta Hawks came to Madison Square Garden, the Knicks, who had been suppressed for a long time, broke out.

While the whole game was blasting 118 points, the Hawks’ score was limited to 80 points, and the biggest score difference of 38 points this season was blasted.

Wang Song was also holding his breath. Since losing to the Jazz, he had a small explosion in this game.

He scored 35 points, a new personal scoring record, and got 15 rebounds, becoming the youngest player in the NBA to get 35 points and 15 rebounds.

(End of this chapter)