The genius of the basketball madman is on the left

Zuo Li knows why AND1 signed him. It can be said that it is not only because they value their own strength, but this is the current strategy of AND1.

Although they have all-star players like Marbury and Garnett in the NBA, star players like Big Ben Wallace, and ordinary players like Alston who entered the NBA from the streets, their strategy The focus has always been on the streets.

From the players under their flag, you can see that there are obviously several times more streetball stars than NBA stars, and all the events they hold are related to streetball.

Tournaments related to streetball are popular all over the United States, and the places they go are basically crowded. They even record reality shows related to streetball, which have high ratings, and the sales of the videotapes are skyrocketing. On the Internet, which is still in the wild era, it is also one of the categories with the highest click rate.

All this has given the AND1 executives a sweet taste, so since 2000, they have been recruiting potential players on the streets all over the United States. Their scouts are hidden in well-known and unknown basketball courts on the streets, so that three Over the past year, up to now, 80% of streetball stars on the street are related to them.

As for the development in the NBA, they are obviously not very concerned, although they also have a lot of influence in the NBA at this time.

The result is that, when it comes to streetball, AND1 is bound to be mentioned, which has become the foundation of AND1.

So much so that they want to sign as long as they meet a potential street rookie, so as to maintain their status in the streetball world, and by the way, they also want to use the group advantage to meet Nike and Adidas head-on.

"AND1 vows to kick Nike's ass hard!" This is the rhetoric of their founder.

But in Zuo Li's opinion, this strategy cannot be called stupid, but short-sighted. Obviously, the founders of AND1 miscalculated the future situation. Overwhelming, and Nike, which has crazily won stars in the NBA, has successfully made Nike NO.1 with their successful marketing methods.

Who would have imagined that with the development of the times, more and more people are unwilling to take to the streets, but receive formal training since childhood, and streetball has also declined, which also makes AND1 sink to the bottom and fall from the altar.

Some people may ask, the future will be discussed in the future, why do you think so much now, taking the money is the kingly way!

It has to be said that Zuo Li also thought so at the beginning, but if Zuo Li's expectations are not bad, they don't really take themselves very seriously. At most, they are just ordinary rookie contracts. Not only is the money less, but the time is very long , if you want to sign for ten years or something, then it will be thrown into your hands, then Zuo Li might as well wait a few more years.

In his previous life, Zuo Li had exchanged in New York for a year, and naturally he also knew about the signing of streetball players. For a fledgling potential rookie like him, it would be good to have $1 a year. Others need to continue to play games. Making money from private work, not to mention comparing with NBA stars, even ordinary rookies are much better than this.

Zuo Li was naturally not interested.

Moreover, Zuo Li's goal is not just to be an ordinary signing player, or even to sign a star player. His goal is more long-term. In a word, he wants his own right to speak, and he is very interested in the company AND1.

Since he took the initiative to come to the door, Zuo Li will naturally not let this opportunity pass by!

Zuo Li, who has the experience of his previous life, is well aware of his own advantages. He knows a lot of information that others do not know. This is his path to success.

Look at the old sneakers on your feet, there is only one pair of them all year round, and the tattered jerseys on your body, you don’t need to ask, you can buy them for 5 dollars at the second-hand shop on the street. Life in the slums is like this, but you want to get rid of this If this situation is to succeed, then every opportunity cannot be let go.

Who can refuse success, not only on the court, but Zuo Li also hopes to control his own destiny and life outside the court!

Of course, buying lottery tickets is an exception. In his previous life, Zuo Li was a staunch and pragmatic party. He relied on buying lottery tickets to get to the top. It was purely fantasizing. Someone who can memorize lottery numbers through time travel is definitely a genius.

"Maybe, this is the springboard for me to get out of the current predicament." On the way back, Zuo Li thought again.

"Now, Tai Long should have reported my situation, and today's battle at the speed of yesterday, may not take long to spread across the streets and alleys. I believe that no matter how much they think, they will never think that Tai Long will lose to themselves. Therefore, people from AND1 will definitely come back again, when the time comes, it’s time for a game.”

After trying to understand all this, Zuo Li no longer struggled. If he thought wrong and AND1 stopped looking for him, then forget it. Anyway, there is not only one road, and it is useless to struggle.

And Tom and Jerry obviously still can't understand why Zuo Li refuses the pie from the sky. Yes, in their view, even $[-] a year is already a huge temptation. After all, they are now You can't earn that much by working part-time and playing wild ball for a year, not to mention signing a contract means exposure and a steady stream of opportunities to make money.

Until now, Jerry is still muttering 'That's AND1, that's AND1', obviously he was very stimulated.

But Zuo Li didn't explain his thoughts in detail to them, and he wouldn't understand this thing if he told them about it, so he could just wait for him to operate it, but it's necessary to celebrate today's win.

"Okay, brothers, don't get entangled, today you beat Tai Long, let's go, go to the fried chicken shop on the corner, eat whatever you want!"

"Um?!"

"awesome!"

As soon as these words came out, the two immediately regained their spirits and rushed directly to the fried chicken shop.

AND1?

What is that, can I eat it? !

"Good fellows, you won't just wait for me to say this." Zuo Li's face was covered with black lines, but he still showed a smile. At least the two really regarded themselves as brothers.

After finishing speaking, stand on the left side, and on the other side, Tai Long, who left the stadium, also took a taxi to the airport, and then called his boss.

"How about Tyrone?"

"Hey, head, I came to Locke Park as soon as I got off the plane. I have to say that this place still has the original taste. I love it to death! The park next to it, the flowers and plants around, hiss~!"

"Say the point!"

"Okay, I lost." Tai Long lowered his head uncomfortably. Wasn't it just to find a way to save face for himself after walking around for a long time? He didn't give me this chance, FUCK!

"I just knew how an Asian could play basketball. Look at them, let alone streetball. This is not what they are good at. I still think too much..."

"Wait? What did you say?!"

"You lost?! It's you who lost!!!"