Basketball UFO

At this moment, on the other side of the distant ocean, many people watched Carter's wonderful performance in the summer league in front of the TV.

"Oh my god, is this a human being? He's just flying through the sky and escaping from the earth."

"Vince Carter, why is he so athletic like Superman?"

"This is the first time I have seen such a basketball performance. Hu Weidong and the others were beaten to the ground. The gap is too big. I heard that such a team is only composed of the most rubbish players in the NBA."

"It's not the rubbish one. Carter is a key target for training and is called a rookie."

"I feel that he will become the face of the NBA in the future. He is really powerful."

A young big man in Shenghai also saw Carter's performance on the TV and saw Ben rebounding and Carter's cooperation. "With such skills, I can play in the NBA. I will definitely be able to play in the NBA in the future."

This summer league game received widespread attention as soon as it was broadcast. Many fans even wrote to CCTV, hoping to replay the game.

Carter initially gained popularity in China. Besides Jordan, Carter is another NBA player who is remembered.

"Should the sneaker contract be bound to special terms?" Fagan said about being stuck and contacted Carter.

As soon as he walked into the hotel where Carter was staying, he smelled a strong smell of seafood, mixed with the smell of perfume. He was not fighting alone. "Gan, you'd better be more careful and don't become a magician? Is your career still there?" He died in a woman’s arms before he even started.”

"I'm under a lot of pressure!" Carter felt a little unreasonable and didn't dare to speak loudly.

I have really indulged myself recently. After the NCAA Finals, I went to various cities to play a lot of one-on-one games. Now I often accept double teams, and I play more than once, and my skills have improved rapidly.

After all, people are not made of iron. Occasionally, they may feel tired. If they are hot all night, they may burn their nerves.

Fagan rolled his eyes and said, "Are you stressed? You are incredibly stressed."

Transfer back to sneaker contract. At present, many sports brands are offering olive branches. Nike's offer is only 200 million per year. They want to use AJ to sign Carter. After all, with Jordan as a cash cow, Nike has great power.

Adidas offers the most sincere offer of US$6 million over six years, and is also willing to provide bonus terms. They are gradually being squeezed out of the NBA market by Nike and are eager to fight back. This year, several young people are being recruited by Adidas.

Reebok offered Carter a seven-year, $7 million contract. Fagan simply ignored it because the contract Reebok gave No. 3500 pick Iverson was 10 years and $6 million.

Puma also plans to recruit Carter and offers a 10-year, $5000 million contract, which is considered sincere.

Converse also offered a six-year, $6 million contract as they wanted to regain their reputation. Converse dominated the world in the 4000s. Bird, Magic Johnson, Smiling Thomas, and Kevin McHale were all Converse players.

Nike, a small factory on the verge of bankruptcy at the time, signed Jordan at a sky-high price of $5 million over five years. In the 250s, the star's sneaker contract was US$80 a year, which has doubled many times.

However, a lot of conditions are also bound, otherwise the next two years will be directly voided, and the total amount will only be 150 million US dollars. Jordan's success made Nike rise, and the two achieved mutual success.

"How do you choose these contracts?" Fagan was a little jealous. This was his first time dealing with a large sneaker contract.

Joe Smith's sneaker contract is only $200 million a year. Fagan knows that the shoe contracts of backcourt players are much larger than those of interior players. It is an accepted theory that interior players do not sell shoes.

"Can you only raise this price?" Carter asked Fagan. It is estimated that the contracts signed by these companies with other players fluctuate at the price quoted to him.

"Almost, you have to decide some special terms. Like Adidas, they give three conditions. As long as one of them is met, you can get a bigger contract."

"Let me see the content."

He was selected as an All-Star in the first three years. He scored more than 25 points in one of the first three seasons. Total sneaker sales in the first three years exceeded US$3000 million.

"I want to talk to Adidas Marketing General Manager Herbert Hainer. His conditions are very interesting. If possible, we can definitely cooperate on the court." Carter looked at Fagan. "Also, help me make an appointment with Converse. Oubre, general manager of marketing.”

"About two families?" Feigen was puzzled.

"Nike just wants to be tied to Jordan, and now Jordan has the greatest influence. Reebok's choice is Allen Iverson, and I will not be a priority. Adidas wants to regain lost ground. They launched the 'Tianzu' technology last year. I think I can do it. On the court, I can wear Adidas sneakers."

Fagan immediately grasped the point, "On the court? You mean, wearing another pair of sneakers off the court?"

"Why not? Converse can no longer occupy the court. The fashion and influence of canvas shoes are still there, so there is room for cooperation with me."

“No one has ever done this model before, so it probably won’t work,” Fagan said worriedly.

"Dan, I asked you to be my agent, not to block my way or cause trouble for me. Remember your responsibilities. As long as I want to do something, you will cooperate fully. Don't let me hear the same doubts in the future."

Carter was rude and taught Fagan a lesson. He didn't like to be questioned by his agent.

The previous annual salary contract was just average, so Carter didn't care anymore. For example, after Ray Allen's three-year rookie period, he added a four-year contract, with a total amount of nearly 4 million, directly locking in an annual salary of tens of millions.

Mucci also looked at Fagan, and Fagan nodded, "I understand, let's do it."

After Fagan left, Carter looked at Mucci, "Agents are pursuing maximization of profits and should not be restricted by rules and regulations. Of course, do not engage in yin and yang contracts. This will kill the team and even more, the players."

Sure enough, the two sports brands that wanted to occupy the market showed up at the Miami Beach Hotel as scheduled.

Herbert Hainer got straight to the point, "I think your idea can be considered. But at least two of the three conditions we proposed must be met in the first three years."

"If I can do it, the contract amount will be calculated as US$6 million over six years." Carter looked at Hainer and continued, "If the three conditions are met at the same time, the contract amount will be calculated as US$4900 million over five years. How about that?"

"This is equivalent to a gambling agreement!" Fagan said. He felt like he was almost becoming a player, and Carter was the agent.

If all three conditions are met at the same time, he is a star player in the league. Whether it is personal performance or market appeal, they are all exciting.

"If it cannot be completed, the contract amount must be reduced, and there will be no fees for the last two years. Do you dare to give it a try?"

Carter pondered for a while. With his current strength, he can serve as the core of the Nets. His right to shoot is absolutely guaranteed. He is confident that he can score more than 25 points. If he scores more than 25 points, he hopes to become an All-Star. It’s the appeal of the fans. The previous one was the top vote-getter. Are you still worried about not having the appeal of the fans?

"No problem, but then I can choose other shoes for the All-Star Game."

"No, if you make it to the All-Star Game, you must wear Adidas in the All-Star Game."

"I want to sign the sneakers and design a personal LOGO, otherwise I won't wear them. I would rather wear canvas shoes to play in the All-Star Game."

After some haggling, the contract amount was finally locked in. If Carter met three conditions, he would get a five-year, $5 million game contract, including signature sneakers with his personal logo for the All-Star Game.