The opening three-pointer in basketball

Zhou Yuan felt that Bai Yi didn't understand the market. He explained it to Bai Yi seriously, and then said: "Bai Yi, don't think about things too simply. Five million US dollars a year, excluding taxes, how much will you get?"

The annual net income is nearly 10 million U.S. dollars."

"Including your playing salary, you will have at least 20 million U.S. dollars in a few years. You will be a billionaire in China. Don't invest randomly, you will not be able to spend it all in your lifetime."

"This price has doubled compared to before. Don't you think about it carefully?"

Zhou Yuan feels that an endorsement contract of five million is already very high.

However, Bai Yi knew that Yao's salary in his previous life was ten million dollars a year, so his ideal price was really not very high.

"Brother Yuan, please refuse. My ideal price is ten million dollars a year. If it is lower than this price, then let's not negotiate."

Zhou Yuan opened his eyes wide and looked at Bai Yi in disbelief.

"Is this...serious?"

A $10 million endorsement contract is actually the price of endorsements for top superstars in the league, such as Kobe Bryant and James.

In Hollywood, it is also top-notch, that is, the endorsement prices of Tom Cruise and DiCaprio.

It’s even more expensive in China.

"seriously."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but ask again, "Is this really the price you want?"

"Really are."

Zhou Yuan thought about it and still felt a little unbelievable.

He felt that Bai Yi probably used this price to urge him to become the league's super giant.

"Bai Yi, don't push yourself too hard. You are already very good now. We all have to live and eat. You can get five million dollars now without any shame."

Bai Yi shook his head, "Brother Yuan, I didn't push myself. I really think I have the strength."

Seeing Bai Yi's calm eyes, Zhou Yuan knew that Bai Yi was not joking.

Although he felt that Bai Yi overestimated himself, he would not force Bai Yi.

"Okay, I will help you reject the hook company, but if you think the price of five million dollars is acceptable, you can call me at any time."

"Okay, Brother Yuan."

…

When the sun rises higher, the weather is better.

Connelly came to the club general manager's office.

At this time, most of the club's employees have not yet come to work.

There are more empty seats and it is quieter.

Connelly liked such a leisurely atmosphere. He asked his secretary to make a cup of coffee, then smelled the faint aroma of coffee and tasted it with a chuckle.

Half an hour later, the secretary walked in with a pile of documents.

"Manager, these are sponsorship programs of major companies."

The Timberwolves won yesterday, and Bai Yi broke two league records.

In addition, his playing style is good and he is handsome.

Many manufacturers realize that as long as Bai Yi stays with the Timberwolves, the Timberwolves have a great chance of becoming a playoff team, and home attendance will inevitably increase.

By then, the advertising effect will be much stronger.

Advertising costs will naturally increase a lot.

This is a matter of course.

Because the performance was so bad before, many prominent places at the home court were not sponsored by manufacturers.

But now, it's up to Connelly to choose a sponsor.

Compared with the previous ones, the prices of these advertising sponsorship contracts have increased significantly.

But generally speaking, it is still in the middle and lower reaches of the league.

After all, advertising sponsorship depends not only on home attendance, but also on how many games the team will broadcast live across the United States.

The game is broadcast live across the United States, and the audience is the entire beautiful country.

There are also some teams that are well-known internationally, and their audience is fans around the world.

This price is really high.

For example, at the Lakers' Staples Stadium, an advertisement is said to cost at least 10 million.

If it’s less than this price, there’s no need to mention it.

The Timberwolves are naturally not qualified to compare with the Lakers.

However, considering that Bai Yi is Chinese, there will definitely be many Chinese fans watching the Timberwolves game.

Therefore, even if the advertising price of the Timberwolves' home court is not comparable to that of the Lakers, at least it should not be at the lower-middle level. It should be at the upper-middle level in the league.

Connelly looked at it for a moment, then put all the contracts aside.

A look of confusion flashed in the secretary's eyes.

"Don't tell me about any advertising contract negotiations below $5 million in the future."

The secretary nodded, feeling that Connelly was a villain.

You just won a game and you don't know how high the sky is.

You must know that last season, the Timberwolves did not even have a full billboard, and only had two sponsorships, which were only one million dollars.

If you win a game this season, you won’t know what your last name is?

Connelly naturally didn't know what his secretary was thinking.

He sat down and continued to taste the coffee.

Soon after, the secretary entered his office again.

"Manager, the boss is looking for you."

The boss of the Timberwolves is named Telengler, who is 60 years old this year.

This boss is mainly engaged in the production of glass, plastics, and printing presses. He ranks 1,090th among the richest people in the United States, with total assets of US$2.9 billion.

To be honest, among the thirty NBA owners, his net worth is relatively low.

It's nothing compared to the Clippers owner's $100 billion price tag.

The Timberwolves tinker with things every year, and it is understandable that they have not introduced a true league superstar since Garnett left.

At this time, Telengler was in his office, squinting at a report.

Connelly came to Gullah's office, greeted him politely, and then sat quietly aside.

Gullah smiled and then said: "Popovich just came to me. He has a trading plan. I want to ask your opinion."

"Boss, please tell me."

Groler then told Popovich's thoughts. It turned out that Popovich wanted nothing. He was willing to hand over any Spurs player except Duncan.

Draft picks are also available and can be negotiated over several years.

Isn't this what I told Connelly before?

Connelly thought about it carefully and quickly understood Telengler's thoughts.

Because the Spurs are relatively famous, and the Spurs' Parker and Ginobili are completely All-Star players.

In Gele's eyes, maybe the value of these two people is higher than Bai Yi.

After all, Parker and Ginobili have already proven it, and they still have championship experience.

Although Bai Yi performed well in the first game, who knows if there will be a rookie wall behind him, and who knows if he can resist in the future?

In terms of stability, Bai Yi currently has no way to compare with Parker and Gino.

Therefore, it is understandable that Telengler is somewhat interested and would be successfully lobbied by the Spurs' Popovich.

But of course Bai Yi didn't calculate it that way.

Bai Yi is still very young. Judging from his three-point shooting, even if he is the worst in the future, he will still be an excellent three-point shooter.

Players like this are of great value in today's league.

Needless to say, although Bai Yi is a rookie, he is the core of the offense and is stable and mature.

This is completely the attitude of a team cornerstone.

A person like him has a very high ceiling and is totally worth the gamble.