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AND1's agent came with a confident face, and left with cold sweat on his face, holding Zuo Li's contract conditions in his hand, feeling like a hot potato.

Ford thinks that Zuo Li is really crazy. A guy who has not played a few games before, and he is still an Asian, dares to make such a condition. He is not ready to play streetball. Do you understand the gold content of Harlem? , You think you are one of those long-established masters, you think you are Alstom's kind of person who can enter the NBA from the street, and you still have to go to high school, is it necessary for you to go to high school in Harlem!

If it were someone else, he would have left Zuo Li behind, what the hell dares to make such a condition, thinking that AND1 is just for nothing!

But this matter was personally supervised by their boss, so he decided to report Zuo Li's conditions as a matter of routine, so that their boss can see for himself how much this Asian kid can't recognize himself!

"Hmph, don't think that you are invincible because you are lucky enough to win Tai Long, boy, you are still very young." Ford no longer missed it, and drove directly to the headquarters. He couldn't stand it for a moment. Know this kid's wolf ambition!

As for Rock Park, it was not until the sound of the Ford car starting that the two brothers Tom and Jerry closed their mouths. Just now when Zuo Li and Ford were negotiating terms, they were in shock, especially when Zuo Li When Li opened 12 dollars a year, Jerry almost swallowed the basketball in his hand.

"Boss, you are awesome. I can't even think about such a condition." Jerry walked up and gave Zuo Li a thumbs up.

What is the concept of 12 US dollars? In 2003, the per capita disposable income of the United States was 28805 US dollars, and the per capita income was 35000 US dollars. As the largest city in the world and the economic center of the United States, New York’s per capita income is naturally higher Yes, but not too much higher. The per capita income is about 4 US dollars.

But these numbers have nothing to do with Harlem, oh, they do. Harlem, as the largest oil tanker, is the area that single-handedly lowered the per capita income of New York, and it has always made New York feel more grounded the presence of gas.

Although Jerry doesn't know these numbers, he knows the current situation in Harlem well, so let alone $12 a year, Jerry feels that he will fight to the death, and he will wake up laughing if he can make $5 a year up.

This is the current situation of street ball players. Ordinary street ball players will get the contract that Ford showed Zuo Li before, ranging from 3 to 5 dollars a year. Although it is far from rich, at least they can Let these guys from the streets get rid of poverty, plus they can get a lot of bonuses for playing on the tour for a year. From this point of view, AND1 is quite conscientious.

This is also the biggest reason why streetball players from all over the world have signed with AND1. The ideal is only second, and the most important thing is to live better.

Of course, this is also the biggest reason why Zuo Li will not hang around in the streetball world. Whether it is influence or salary conditions, streetball cannot be compared with the NBA, and it is not at the same level at all.

"But boss, if you really want to sign, isn't this condition... a bit exaggerated." Although Tom was also shocked, he still retained a trace of reason. Can it really work? If AND1 does not sign, it will be miserable.

"Don't worry, if this wave is successful, we can go out together." Zuo Li patted Tom on the shoulder.

It is normal for Tom to worry. After all, in their opinion, the price is really high, but Zuo Li is different. After experiencing the era of big bang in the later generations, the annual 10,000+ is almost like free.

What's more, even now, the contracts of AND1's first-tier signing stars are much larger than this. Not to mention the stars in the NBA, but in the streetball world, the signing bonuses of Tyrone and his group are generally in the 25 or even higher, Zuo Li's price is already very conscientious.

As for whether AND1 will give up signing the contract, Zuo Li is not worried. His strength is the guarantee of self-confidence. Besides, if he is the boss of AND1, an Asian who has a chance to open up the Asian market and has never seen it in the streetball world. A man who beat multiple streetball players in a row, even the former Harlem overlord, was worth the risk.

Of course, the process will not be so easy, and they are naturally unwilling to do such a thing as free money, so the safest way is to find someone to have a streetball match with Zuo Li.

Aside from superstars like Marbury and Garnett, just look at the streetball world. As the No. [-] man in New York, Tyrone has already failed, so the choice...is self-evident!

At this time, the furious Ford had already driven back to the AND1 headquarters. As soon as he entered the door, he frantically complained to the boss Zuo Li, saying that Zuo Li was an egomaniac who couldn't see himself clearly.

"Boss, listen to me, this guy is crazy, absolutely crazy, he wants us to give him 12 a year, and he said he's going to go to high school, and then play in the NBA instead of streetball, OMG! He thinks he's Is it James, this little emperor is stronger than his 'King' by many times!"

"My suggestion is to ignore him and let him eat ass!"

"Oh? He really said that, show me his request." The boss of AND1 who signed the contract was Sethberg, who also asked Ford to sign the contract. Originally, he just thought that there was an extra newcomer who could be added to New York. At that time, the tour can increase some attention with the gimmick of "the first Asian in the streetball world", but after hearing what Ford said, Sethberg became interested instead.

Picking up the paper on which Zuo Li's request was written, and reading it only once, Sethberg saw two big characters full of it: Ambition!

This coincides with the original intention of AND1.

Obviously, Zuo Li is a person who is not satisfied with the status quo, and his goal is obviously not just streetball.

"Interesting." Sethberg ignored the furious Ford, and instead began to think about the pros and cons of signing Zuo Li.

After 2 minutes, he picked up the phone and called another agent: "What is Alston doing recently? Is his schedule tight?"

Obviously, Zuo Li guessed Sethberg's idea correctly. Since Zuo Li has ambitions, he also thinks that this 14-year-old guy has potential, but he is unwilling to pay such a high price. The best way is to do it again. duel.

This is a conspiracy. If Zuo Li is persuaded or loses, it will also let them see Zuo Li's true strength. If he wins, then this condition is not unacceptable.

And the only candidate is the former streetball king, Ralph Alston!

"It doesn't matter. They have already confirmed that they will miss the playoffs. The Raptors are looking for a deal. We are looking for a next home. What's the matter?"

Now the NBA has entered the final sprint stage, and the 2002-2003 season is about to enter the playoffs, but all this has nothing to do with Alston. Although he performed well this season, the Raptors have only won 19 wins so far. Pure experience baby, as a substitute Alstom is still very free, the only problem is that his home court is far away in Canada.

But this is not a problem, because a week later, the Raptors will travel to New York for the final contest of the season.

There is no doubt that the big event in the streetball world is coming!