I stole James

Chapter 78

On November 11, the Cavaliers played against the Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena.

"What do you think of the deal the Cavaliers and Celtics just made?" Kenny Smith asked.

"Who still wants to see that deal? Who is this deal? They are all characters that no one knows, and they are not popular." Barkley said with a little disdain, "Now what everyone wants to know is the first one James just achieved. An endorsement contract, an endorsement fee of more than [-] million US dollars, is simply unprecedented."

Kenny Smith asked in surprise: "Ricky Davis is not in the league either? He was one of the few players in the league who could get 20+5+5 last season."

Barkley still shook his head and said with disdain: "It's just a data brush. You can watch it. After going to the Celtics, see who else can remember him. And the Cavaliers traded Ricky Davis Those few who know them, they can't make any waves, and the strength of the Cavaliers will not be greatly improved because of their arrival. This season, if they have no other deals, they are still It's hard to make the playoffs. The only thing they can look forward to this season is LeBron's growth, and he is the one who determines the upper limit of the Cavaliers."

"Well, let's not talk about this deal. Let's talk about the Li-Ning sneakers that finally signed James. This is a sneaker brand from China. Few people should know about them before. Of course, many people know about them now, because they After signing James, it is impossible not to attract attention. But the quality of the brand from China can be trusted? You must know that the sneakers are very effective in protecting the players' feet. If the sneakers are not good, it is easy to go wrong. If something goes wrong, then James may not be worth the candle." Kenny Smith asked with a smile.

"First of all, this is the largest rookie sneaker endorsement contract in NBA history, 5 million US dollars for 1 years, which is higher than the endorsement contract price of many superstars, which also includes equity and some other rewards. It can catch up with the super big contract signed by Jordan and Nike. Jordan can still get huge benefits from the operating profit of Jordan, a Nike sub-brand.”

"It's unimaginable that a rookie player can get such a super contract. I learned from some sources that after Nike repented of giving James a seven-year, $9300 million endorsement contract, he came back with a stern face. I approached James to ask for a contract, but the amount of the contract given was not very neat. From a few million to 1000 million, and then to the original seven-year 9300 million, it can be said that it took a lot of effort, and the related parties were fired. The person in charge, but still missed James."

"Now those guys at Nike are probably going to be furious. It's only a few million, and after tossing back and forth, there is nothing after all the tossing. It's better to implement the verbal agreement into the contract generously. , Now they are reaping the consequences. James is just patient, but he doesn’t sign with Nike. If he refuses a large contract, he refuses it. He rejects it to the end. In the end, he signs a [-] million contract with the company’s equity. Hehe ...I really have to admire him!"

Barkley said all the way without rest, "James is so smart, he knows what he can get, he knows that as long as he plays a good performance, he can slap those guys in the face. I didn't expect it to come so fast. , The regular season has only started for more than half a month."

"Li Ning is also a bold company. The five-year investment of 1 million U.S. dollars is really a big deal. But they have really paid off. This signing immediately attracted countless media reports, and the popularity was instantly gained. This one The [-] million is worth the money. I’m afraid Nike will regret it to death. Adidas missed Jordan many years ago. With the help of Jordan, Nike quickly rose to become a giant in the field of sporting goods and successfully surpassed Adidas. Now Li Ning is likely to use James’s help Help, become a big rival of Nike, just like Nike counterattacked Adidas in the past."

Kenny Smith blinked his eyes. What was Barkley talking about? He asked a question about whether the quality was reliable, but he answered the wrong question.

He couldn't help reminding him, interrupted Buckley's speech directly, and asked again, "But Chinese brands and products made in China, can this make people feel at ease?"

"Kenny, I'm not talking about you. Your thinking is still very backward and stubborn. Now China is developing rapidly, and the speed of development is super fast. Their technological strength is catching up. They don't even have such sophisticated technology as aerospace. If you can master it, it shouldn’t be a problem to make shoes. And many of Nike’s shoes are processed and produced in China.” Barkley said with a smile, “So don’t worry about their quality, not to mention that James is so smart. Only those who have studied and researched will finally sign the contract.”

"After kissing the ass of the donkey, your favorability towards China has greatly increased." Kenny Smith also laughed.

"It's called enlightenment, do you understand? Don't underestimate China! It's a mysterious country that we can't see through." Buckley looked up triumphantly.

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At this moment, the "why don't you pass the ball to Divac?" group also exploded.

Perkins: Fuck, the group owner has become a billionaire!The first billionaire among our rookies!

Pachulia: Hit the local tyrants to share the land, the group leader should treat everyone to a big meal!

Wharton: 5 million US dollars in 1 years, which is more than the endorsement contract Nike gave Kobe!The group leader is mighty!

Anthony: I thought my endorsement contract was pretty good, but I didn't expect this guy's contract to be several times that of mine. I'm heartbroken!

Wade: Then I'm even more frustrated!Not even a fraction of yours!

Perkins: Fuck!Upstairs is 120 million for three years, and upstairs is 1800 million for six years. They are all pitfalls!Are you willing to speak up?Those of us who don't have a dime endorsement fee haven't spoken yet.

Wharton: Exactly!I am living at the bottom of Los Angeles now. I am full of admiration for the luxurious life, but my income cannot keep up, which is miserable.Ask the group leader to take you away.

Pachulia: I beg the group leader to lead me to +1!

Perkins: Fuck, everyone upstairs has become a hero in Georgia. I guess there is no shortage of endorsement contracts in hand. How dare you say that?Crack!I don't want to train today, and being with you guys who have a lot of money in their hands, I feel so inferior that I want to die! MMP's!
Walton: Me too!Today I am going to Los Angeles to find a place to be happy, drink a glass of wine, and pass my youthful sorrows.

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