The strongest basket king

Chapter 137 Re-signing the Sneaker Contract
The Nuggets didn't feel good on the outside, but the Blazers did the opposite. Even Luke Babbitt, who came off the bench, hit 3 consecutive three-pointers.

The Nuggets are really relying on defense. On the offensive end, they try to create opportunities for Xiang Chu. When Xiang Chu is resting off the court, they also try their best to kill inside and try to stabilize the score.

In the halftime, only Xiang Chu scored in double figures, the outside line was completely off-point, and the opponent also hit 7 three-pointers. George Karl felt that it was acceptable to be only 10 points behind.

"Aren't you all awake?" George Karl raised his voice.

"I really want to sell you all now. Fortunately, this is only the first half, and you still have a chance. We are stronger than them, and 10 points is nothing at all."

Everyone in the Nuggets felt a little aggrieved, how could they fight like this.

However, at the beginning of the second half, it was Batum's hit from outside the three-point line to start the game.

The Blazers also made adjustments during the halftime break. They bullied the Nuggets for being inaccurate outside, and the defense shrunk to the extreme. Xiang Chu couldn't catch the ball at all.

The Nuggets were put on the three-point line and didn't hesitate at first, but they still hit the iron.

However, their defense this time is indeed full of resilience. When the score gap widened at the beginning, they slowly grinded one ball at a time, and at the end of the third quarter, the score gap was ground to single digits.

It's really not easy. Xiang Chu was a little moved. He worried that the team would collapse in an instant several times, because they are not a team that relies on defense at all, but today the team persisted.

At the beginning of the final quarter, the score gap further narrowed, and only 4 points remained at the closest point. Just when the Blazers saw the hope of catching up, Batum made two more three-pointers, and the score gap returned to 10 points.

This feeling is really aggrieved. They worked hard for most of the half, and returned to the pre-liberation with two three-pointers.

The Nuggets have lost countless three-pointers, and Batum has hit five three-pointers this time.

The Nuggets still didn't collapse. Xiang Chu went up and grabbed rebounds desperately, scored inside, and the team caught up to only 3 points, then Lillard made a three-pointer, and Matthews made a three-pointer.

Xiang Chu doubted whether the Nuggets had a causal skill that was not good at defending from outside the three-point line.

Entering the last 3 minutes, the Nuggets caught up with only three points.

As a result, Batum missed a hit this time, but the Nuggets fouled outside the three-point line, Batum made all three free throws, and then Luke Babbitt hit another three-pointer.

This time the Nuggets really didn't have time to chase after them. After they won the Spurs, they were very depressed and were cast to death by the Blazers.

The Blazers made a total of 14 three-pointers, while the Nuggets made 22 of 0.

To be honest, it is also a skill for them to lose only single digits in such a hit rate, but in fact it is very uncomfortable.

Xiang Chu had 28 points and 14 rebounds, mainly because he couldn't catch the ball. Otherwise, the Blazers' inside defense would be worse. If he had the ball in his hands, he might be able to score 50 points.

After the game, he still showed a smile to the reporters, "Although we lost the game, we did not give up until the last moment. As long as our determination to win remains unchanged, we will definitely pursue more victories."

Back in Denver, Xiang Chu met with Nike's commissioner, and the two sides re-signed the contract.

Three years, $1800 million, Nike had the idea of ​​signing a long-term contract, but in the end, he had concerns because he left Los Angeles and was an inside player. He was unwilling to pay too high a price, and signed Xiang Chuzhen for about 5000 million for ten years. Little interest.

After signing the contract, Xiang Chu will shoot commercials when the other party asks, and will endorse several sneakers, but if he releases exclusive signature sneakers, he must meet certain conditions.

This is not aimed at him. There are not many stars in the entire league with signed sneakers.

If the previous contract is completed at a rate of 600 million US dollars a year, both parties will take a step back and retain the possibility of continuing cooperation in the future. .

"Mr. Xiang Chu, I am looking forward to the big sales of the sneakers you endorse. I hope to give you a bigger contract in the future. We are never afraid of spending money, but we just need to get to know each other better."

"You're so humorous. It's a good thing we're not in a relationship."

Xiang Chu shook hands with the other party and made a joke.

In fact, he is still in a good mood, at least not too outrageous, otherwise it will definitely be more troublesome to sign a contract with other sneakers.

A batch of money from the other party will be sent after signing, and Xiang Chu also plans to buy a house in Denver.

Jim Smith had scoured Denver's real estate market before and had his eye on several properties.

There is a house with a listed price of more than 400 million, which is not bad. Jim Smith thinks it can be cut in half, and the listed prices of many luxury houses are inflated.

The total area of ​​the property is close to 800 square meters. It is a big house with a large garage and a beautiful swimming pool. Xiang Chu likes the open space in front of the house. The open space is only planted with turf and is not used, so it doesn’t cost much money. Get a basketball court there.

Basketball is both a job and a hobby, and it is convenient to practice with a basketball court at home.

On December 12, the Bobcats came to Denver to challenge the Nuggets.

The Bobcats are a real fish belly, and they are not good at three-pointers. They are the favorite opponents of most teams in the league.

The Bobcats also entered the deal in the summer, but mainly to establish the core position of Kemba Walker. Before they met the Nuggets, they had lost 14 consecutive games.

The opponent's center Biyombo and Xiang Chu are in the same class, and their defense is good, but they don't attack and their height is average. Xiang Chu still despised this buddy's position at the beginning.

When they met on the field again, the situation of the two was completely different.

This time the Nuggets first scored from the outside with Iguodala, but then it became Xiang Chu's performance.

Biyombo's defense is okay, but the Bobcats' overall defense is not good at all, and the offense is even worse.

The Nuggets have been firmly suppressing each other until the substitute Sessions came up to show some attack power.

Sessions was teammates with Xiang Chu last season. The Lakers got Nash, so naturally they didn't keep him. The Bobcats had Kemba Walker, so Sessions could only be a substitute.

Sessions felt very good in this game, and the Nuggets' defense at the first position was not good. After he came up, the score gap between the two teams did not continue to widen.

But this is only the situation during the rotation period. When the main force of the Nuggets comes up, the Bobcats still can't stop them.

Although Ty Lawson was completely out of shape, Iguodala and Gallinari both felt good.

As long as there is one person on the outside of the Nuggets who can stand up, they are the offense of a first-class team. If there are two people plus Xiang Chu inside, it is basically a violent beating.

The Bobcats couldn't resist at all, trailing by 20 points by halftime.

At halftime, the atmosphere in the Nuggets locker room was relaxed.

"The home game is better, I feel full of strength." Farid laughed.

He also beats children very well.

Ty Lawson probably went back to the home court to drink again. Xiang Chu didn't bother to care about him, and said directly, "Let's send them a 15-game losing streak."

(End of this chapter)