Pick Westbrook

Chapter 152 I Came to Win
Li looked at Cuban and paused for a while.

What the other party said was indeed the truth, especially after Wang Lishen told him that Zhang Zhiyuan was going to launch exclusive player shoes for Curry, Li Lai already had such worries.

Although the first generation of Westbrook was launched this year with great popularity, and the wave of Chinese culture swept across the United States before, it was able to sell well.

Li Lai also predicted that next year, the popularity and sales in short supply will decline.

But after all, the current 16 assembly lines are only enough to stabilize the market demand. It is conservatively estimated that Curry's sneakers will need 8 assembly lines after the next release, so the problem of insufficient supply in Li Lai's factory is inevitable.

Cuban continued: "Compared to other states, Milwaukee's taxes have always been low enough, so I can already foresee that the profits that the American Li Ting Company will be able to obtain this year will be massive."

"Originally, I had already contacted Mr. Zhang Zhiyuan from Li Ning's headquarters and wanted to invest in this company, but he told me that you, Li Lai, were the only agent in the entire European and American markets."

"Of course, Europe has its own Europa League and its own local basketball stars. Except for those superstars, it is difficult for other players in the NBA to get in. All European agents are not very popular."

"However, in addition to the United States, other countries in the Americas are also very keen on the NBA league, especially Canada and Mexico, where the NBA has as many fans as Asia."

"Maybe you don't know yet, one-third of the Westbrook 1 sneakers you produced were smuggled to Canada and Mexico by some people and sold at a high price."

Li Lai finally showed shock when he heard the news, which also made him understand the real reason why the first generation of Westbrook can be sold well. Now that he thinks about it carefully, it seems that there is indeed such a possibility.

After all, the sales of Westbrook's first-generation sneakers are no less than those of superstars like Kobe and James.

But obviously, Westbrook does not have such a large fan base in the United States, so it is impossible to have such a high sales volume. Reselling to other countries can only be the only explanation for this.

Li Lai said puzzledly, "Mark, why did you tell me this?"

Cuban laughed heartily and said: "If I say that I hope to use this information to obtain agents in Canada and Mexico, do you think it is okay?"

Li Lai revealed who is mentally retarded, you or me.

Cuban restrained his emotions and said seriously: "Of course, this news is not worth so much, but I have two teams in Canada and Mexico. If possible, you can give me one-third of the goods, and I will take care of them." Sale."

"Of course, you can rest assured that my sales will be much more reliable than those unscrupulous merchants who resell, and my sales price will be much, much lower than theirs."

Li Lai shook his head.

Cuban was stunned and a little surprised. In his opinion, Li Lai should have no reason to refuse. After all, who is selling to?

"It's impossible for a boss worth 13 billion to negotiate a business with only a few million a year. Mark, tell me what you want."

Li Lai turned around and said suddenly.

Cuban looked at the boy in front of him with deep eyes, and he became more and more suspicious that the crotch-playing kid in the Internet is really the boy in front of him?
Cuban said seriously: "The NBA has always been dominated by Nike and Adidas. It's not just me. You must have heard resistance from Silver."

"This league is a business league after all, but basketball is a pure thing. I love basketball!"

"When a business alliance is intertwined with pure love, conflicts are inevitable."

"And the biggest contradiction between me and this league is that in 06, the Mavericks led the Heat 2-0, and then they were forced to win 4 games in a row and lost the game."

Li looked at Cuban and said seriously: "That's because of the black whistle."

Cuban nodded earnestly at Li Lai as if he had found someone of the same kind, and continued: "The problems here are very complicated, but in summary, the NBA is firmly dominated by two brands, Nike and Adidas. It's not a good thing."

"So I hope that other brands can join in, of course it can be Li Ning, Reebok, Puma or NB."

"But I didn't lie just now. I really want to get Li Ning's agency in the Americas, because I am optimistic about the potential of this brand in the future."

Li Lai did know some of Cuban's family history.

Born in 1958, he founded the computer information company MicroSolutions in 1983, and sold it to the largest online service company in the United States five years later when the Internet economy was at its most prosperous, and then established a broadcasting network in 5. Cuban sold it to Yahoo in 1995 for $1999 billion.

紧接着在2000年1月14日，42岁的库班选择了追逐少年时的梦想以2亿8000万购买了小牛队。

At this time, although he was no longer as volatile as he was when he was young, he turned into an angel investor and invested in many fields, including the now famous Mulan Films, Landmark Cinemas, Landmard Theater and HDNet in the high-definition television industry.

In short, now Cuban has returned to the basketball he loves, and puts all his career on foreign investment. Almost every year, he spends tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of funds to invest in the industries he is optimistic about.

Therefore, the current Cuban is optimistic about Li Ning's potential in the Americas and is ready to invest.

Li Lai still shook his head and said, "I don't intend to transfer Li Ning's agency rights in Canada and Mexico, because I have thought about expanding the factory to realize sales in the other two countries from the very beginning."

"As you said, the state tax in Milwaukee is 5%, and the local tax is 6.75%. Compared with other places, such as the horrible 20% tax in California, Milwaukee is indeed a good location to build factories."

"And because of Lake Michigan, the transportation is extremely convenient. For the bordering countries Canada and Mexico, I don't seem to have any reason to give up."

Hearing this, Cuban didn't show his anger, but gave Li Lai a high look, and said: "In business, you will become a very good businessman. Even if I make this decision, I will do the same. "

After finishing speaking, Cuban stretched out his hand and continued: "I hope to formally cooperate with you in the future. Your style of doing things reminds me of a good friend from the past. Of course, he is already in a very high position now, and he is not like me. I always sell companies, and I can introduce you to them when I find an opportunity.”

Li Lai did not take the initiative to ask who that person was, but stretched out his hand and said, "The current handshake is not a farewell, Mr. Mark, I think our cooperation has been reached."

Cuban frowned, smiled and said, "What?"

Li Lai continued: "Although it is convenient to transport sneakers from Milwaukee to Canada and Mexico, these three countries are not the only ones in the Americas. The agency in other places will be handled by you and your team."

Curry smiled, but he still underestimated this smart young man. Li Lai was beyond his reach in those places, and it was definitely a happy situation for Cuban's team to handle.

Of course, what Cuban never expected was that Li Lai's next words would completely overturn his first impression of Li Lai.

Li Lai suddenly said, "Mr. Mark has been paying attention to Li Ning Company?"

Cuban said: "Yes, I have been paying attention since you and the NBA officially started online sales cooperation."

Li Lai said: "Then do you know how long it takes to get a pair of Li Ning's sneakers online?"

Cuban thought for a while and said: "If there is a spot in the local area, it will be at least 1 day, but this situation is not realistic. Normally, it should be about 2 to 3 weeks."

"It has to take that kind of time to ship from Milwaukee to all over the country."

Li said: "But I want to shorten this time to three days."

Cuban shook his head and said: "No way, even if you buy something on Amazon, it will take five to seven days to receive it."

Li said: "So I plan to build self-built warehouses all over the United States, and build logistics transfer stations in hub cities. Mark, I want to create a logistics company."

As he left, Cuban took a deep breath, and then talked about something that had nothing to do with business.

"The Bucks seem to be aiming too far this season?"

"Although the current atmosphere in the league has improved a lot, there will no longer be such obvious whistleblowing, but there have always been favoritism whistles and star whistles."

At this time, Li Lai showed a domineering attitude that can only be seen on the court and said: "Whistleblowing will be biased, but the championship will always only belong to the strongest team."

On the court, the game is over.

The first-year team narrowly beat the second-year team.

Because both Westbrook and Rose were selected as All-Stars, the second-year team can only be led by OJ Mayo and Beasley.

OJ梅奥在这场比赛狂砍了35分5篮板4助攻，比斯利也有20分8篮板3助攻的数据，35分也是这场比赛的最高分，但奈何二年级队让库里在最后6秒钟投进了绝杀球，所以遗憾的输掉了比赛。

On the court, Curry has been crushed by his teammates on the ground. After all, the lore is the most exciting.

With 31 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, Curry deservedly won the Rookie Challenge MVP.

Curry: That Harden, if you beat my ass again, I will turn my face against you. I don’t know what kind of difficult life I lived in Milwaukee.

Tyronn Lue wiped his sweat a little excitedly. He arranged an elevator door tactic for Curry in the last 6 seconds. Curry did not disappoint him and successfully completed the lore.

At this time, Tyronn Lue happened to see Li Lai smiling and waving at him in the fan aisle.

Tyronn Lue said proudly: "Coach, don't embarrass the Bucks in tomorrow's All-Star Game."

All-Star Game on February 2th.

American Airlines Center Arena.

Countless reporters and fans flocked here, and the liveliness of the scene was no less than that of a finals, but it was different from the oppressive atmosphere of the finals. At this time, all the fans were filled with happy smiles.

There are fans wearing Kobe jerseys, James's, Garnett's, Howard's.
Eastern team locker room.

Still new to Westbrook with his sneakers in hand to find autographs from various big shots.

That guy James was always a treasure when he wasn't playing. He pushed Westbrook to the locker room and said: "This guy is going to grab my MVP for two consecutive games. He's really not a thing. That tomahawk split button Stronger than me."

Bosh and Wade were sitting by the closet, and they were looking at that bastard James.

Bosh whispered: "Showy, LeBron went to talk to other players again, don't you care?"

Wade seemed to have gotten used to this scene and only focused on tidying up his sneakers, and said, "As long as you know how to go home, it's not like you don't know, you bastard, and there are fewer players to provoke?"

Li Lai pushed open the door of the dressing room and walked in.

Looking at the luxurious arena and locker room that Cuban built for the Mavericks along the way, Li Lai's eyes were full of envy, not to mention.

He was thinking, when will he give the Bucks such a luxurious arena that belongs to him.

Seeing Li Lai walk in, Westbrook was obviously taken aback, and then quickly packed up all the things that were irrelevant to the game.

Garnett and Pierce on the side couldn't help smiling, "Young man, let's play the All-Star for the first time. In this place, we all have to let go of our prejudices and hostility and enjoy the game."

"This is the All-Star game, we are here to perform, just enjoy this weekend."

Li Lai was also smiling, but Westbrook was still serious.

Li said: "Russell, you are indeed too restrained, enjoy your first All-Star tour."

"Of course, everyone should not relax too much. Last year's victory was taken away by the Western Conference. Kobe was elected the MVP of the All-Star Game."

"This year it will be held in Dallas, and those guys will work hard to help Nowitzki win this award."

"But I will not allow this to happen, because this is also my first time as the head coach of the All-Star Game, and I am here to win."

The locker room burst into laughter. No one thought that the head coach of the Bucks with the best record in the league would be so approachable.

Li Lai also briefly explained his coaching style in this game.

First, the ranking of the All-Star votes is the main factor, and whoever ranks higher will play more time.

Second, based on the seriousness of playing, whoever plays harder will get more playing time.

The combination of two and two is the playing schedule of the players in this All-Star Game. Simply put, those who want to play go up and play, and those who don't want to play take a walk and then come down.

This arrangement also makes everyone feel very fair, as for the tactical issue.
Li Lai said: "There are a bunch of All-Stars, what tactics do you want to play? Give me a blast!"

There was another burst of laughter in the locker room, among which James laughed the most happily.

Only Westbrook still looked serious and surprised everyone by standing up suddenly.

"I want to find Kobe singled out!"

(End of this chapter)