NBA: Sharks at the peak, guard the basket!

Chapter 155 Re-engraving the Road to Success of Jordan and AJ, Independent Brand: Flooded Beasts! !
8:30pm.

The Converse team of four came to Lin Hong's home.

Lin Hong didn't put on airs, stood up and reached out his hand, and said hello to Converse: "Welcome to Los Angeles, Mr. Converse."

"We should have come a long time ago, it's a bit late now."

Moore Converse smiled: "Lin, I have a hunch that I won't return without success today."

"Haha, I hope so."

After Moore and Converse shook hands with Lin Hong, he went straight to the point and got straight to the point.

"Not much nonsense, Lin, we are going to sign you, and it is a brand new way of signing."

Moore Converse took out a temporary document: "This is our draft signing proposal."

"If you want, our company will design a new independent brand for you."

Under the introduction of Moore Converse, Lin Hong opened the first page of the draft proposal.

What caught the eye was a basket in the shape of a flame.

The flame-shaped basket was held by a figure.

Below this human-shaped logo, there is also a string of English:
Warning—Great scourges infest!

Flood monsters appear!

That's right, the symbol on the picture is a warning sign for floods and beasts!

"Lin, we've repeatedly studied the meaning of Ni's Chinese name: a scourge."

"We feel like you're an unstoppable scourge when you're on the pitch."

"So, around this meaning, we have created a brand new independent brand for you, the Flood Beast Warning Series!"

"The acronym for Great scourges infest is GSI, so you could also call it the GSI series."

No Fly Zone Warning Series - GSI !
Converse has even studied the meaning of the literal translation of its own Chinese name in this wave, and extended the meaning of it.

Even the logo of the independent brand has been designed, which really surprised Lin Hong.

This is too well prepared!

Turning to the first page of the copy, Lin Hong saw the specific content.

The GSI series is not limited to the field of sneakers, but also includes peripheral products such as clothing and accessories.

"[-]% of the sales? And [-]% of the pre-tax amount?"

Moore Converse nodded and continued to explain: "Lin, if you can make the GSI series sell 3000 million dollars in sales, you can get 1500 million dollars!"

"As for the federal tax versus the California tax, we'll figure it out."

The tax rate in California is very high, so Converse also paid the tax in full to express its sincerity that it is bound to sign Lin Hong!

There is one thing to say, Converse is indeed full of sincerity.

However, as an outstanding agent, Bill Duffy still saw the drawbacks in the contract.

That is this endorsement contract, the guaranteed annual salary is only 500 million US dollars!

If the so-called independent brand endorsed by Lin Hong does not sell well, the endorsement fee he gets is theoretically likely to be much lower than the endorsement contract amount offered by Reebok Adi!

If you want to surpass Nike's annual salary of 2000 million US dollars in endorsement fees.

Lin Hong also has to make the sales of the GSI series reach at least 3600 million US dollars!

This is not an easy task.

Converse really has a good plan!

Maybe Lin Hong will make blood, but Converse will never lose blood! !

"If you sign the contract now, when will the first pair of sneakers be available at the earliest?"

After reading the contract carefully, Lin Hong raised his head and asked, "It's not for mass production, it's for me."

"We'll have you on your feet by Christmas at the latest."

Moore Converse obviously thought about this problem: "Before mass production, we will make the GSI generation appear in the Christmas war."

joke.

This year's Christmas game, Lin Hong is going to Chicago to fight against Michael Jordan!
This may be the most anticipated game of the season, bar none!

Such an explosive Christmas battle, as long as Converse can sign Lin Hong, it will never miss this traffic.

"I see, I can sign now!!"

Lin Hong nodded, but was stopped by his manager Bill Duffy when he was about to sign.

"Lin, have you thought it through? This contract is too risky."

Bill Duffy is really thinking about Lin Hong: The endorsement fee you are likely to get is far less than Nike's 1.2 million! "

"Believe me, Bill, only this contract can reflect my value."

Lin Hong gave his own explanation: "6 million US dollars in 1.2 years is still not enough to reflect my true value!"

"I think so too."

Moore and Converse also laughed: "Lin, there is no upper limit to your value."

There is only such an independent brand contract that looks like a gamble.

In order to show Lin Hong's worth without an upper limit!

Bill Duffy instantly understood the value of this contract.

At the same time, he was also shocked by Lin Hong's courage.

Those who dare to sign such a contract may look at the entire league and find no second place!

Lin Hong's structure and self-confidence really don't look like a fledgling rookie.

On the contrary, he is more like a superstar and business elite who has been famous for a long time.

Moore Converse has even seen that the GSI series will set off a huge tsunami in the sneaker market, and even the sports brand market!

Thinking of this, Moore Converse stood up, smiled and stretched out his hand, with an excited expression: "Lin, you saved a nearly 90-year-old sneaker brand, and we will work together to create the glory of the next 20 years!"

Lin Hong also stood up, stretched out his right hand, and tightly held Moore Kuangverse together: "Mr. Kuangverse, I am very honored, happy cooperation!"

"But I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not!"

After all, they are already partners, so Lin Hong couldn't help but take a vaccination.

"Oh, talk about it!"

Curiosity flashed in Moore Converse's eyes, and he was expecting some new surprises from Lin Hong.

"With all due respect, your company's vision is indeed open to question.

Stars such as Dennis Rodman and Latril Sprewell are well-known problematic figures on the court. Negative news continues, and this brand has a huge negative effect.

Although React has raised Converse's products to a higher level, the technology is not perfect.

To put it bluntly, it's just changing the gas into a liquid, changing the soup but not the medicine.

Moreover, the "oil pad" is easy to break, and the research and development ideas are completely restricted by Nike.

Therefore, Converse must increase investment in research and development, so that it is possible to fight back and fight against giants such as Adidas and Nike again. "

Lin Hong's heart-to-heart speech made Moore Converse feel as if he had been struck by lightning.

Even if this is the case, Moore Converse still feels that every word is like a knife, piercing his heart.

Converse has indeed come to the point where a strong man cuts his wrist and scrapes his bone to heal poison.

"Lin, I will seriously consider your opinion. Anyway, wait for our good news in Los Angeles!"

The news of Lin Hong's signing with Converse was quickly spread throughout the entire meter.

The first reaction of almost all American media to this news is: how is it possible?Be silly!

Just like Bill Duffy's initial concerns, Converse's so-called independent brand endorsement contract is equivalent to prostitution.

What kind of huge market appeal does Lin Hong have to have in order to earn an endorsement fee with an annual salary of 2000 million?
In the eyes of the media, it is almost impossible!
However, Lin Hong just gave up the 6-year offer contract with an annual salary of 1.2 million U.S. dollars provided by Nike.

Instead, sign this big pie contract with no guarantee-a basic salary of 500 million US dollars!

"Lin Hong's team hesitated for a long time on the sneaker endorsement. I thought they were waiting for a contract with an annual salary offer of 2000 million."

"What I didn't expect was that they chose Converse's independent brand contract after waiting for Nike's 6-year endorsement offer of 1.2 million US dollars!"

"Lin Hong's team spent the longest time and made the worst choice. Their decision was terrible!"

"Nike has saved more than 1 million yuan, and Converse will make it worse because of the losses of this so-called independent brand!"

"The commercial value of the number one scholar in the Celestial Dynasty is completely wasted, and his agent team is really unprofessional!"

Almost all experts in the United States are not optimistic about Lin Hong's decision to sign with Converse.

Although Converse has the experience of "Big Bird" Bird and "Magic" Johnson as spokespersons.

But now is the era of Michael Jordan.

Looking at his annual salary of 3000 million, you can see that Jordan can no longer be viewed from the perspective of ordinary players.

It is impossible for Lin Hong to replicate Jordan's AJ's success path.

February 12th, US time.

Lin Hong, who is in the whirlpool of public opinion about signing with Converse, is facing a challenge from the Dallas Mavericks at his home court.

The Mavericks only won 11 games in November, and they are not at the same level as the Los Angeles Lakers in terms of strength.

Before the start of the game, the general manager of the Lakers, Logo West, attended the ceremony and personally presented the Rookie of the Month trophy to Lin Hong.

After receiving the trophy, Lin Hong held the trophy high and walked off the court with a smile, then handed the trophy to Xiaoke, and then stood back on the court.

Yes.

If it is just to award the best rookie of the month trophy, West has no need to do it himself.

Only the trophy that represents the best player of the month in the league, the Logo man will personally present the trophy to Lin Hong!

You know, since Magic Johnson in the 1990-91 season, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the bottom.

It has been 6 full seasons, and no player has won the best player trophy in the past month!
The emergence of Lin Hong ended the embarrassing record of the Los Angeles Lakers that no player won the best of the month for 6 consecutive seasons!

That's right.

From this moment on, West has no doubt that Lin Hong is already the top star in this league.

An existence comparable to Michael Jordan's level! !
"I'm very glad that the team can have a rookie like Lin Hong. Bringing him to Los Angeles in the summer is the most correct decision in my management career!"

At the awards ceremony, Logo West burst into tears and expressed his feelings: "I know that countless people will question my choice when I completed this transaction."

"People generally think that Shaquille O'Neal is the most perfect cornerstone of the team, while Lin Hong is just an ordinary rookie No. [-] pick, and he comes from the basketball desert!"

"But now, I can stand up straight, and people who questioned me can applaud my operation."

"Lin is the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. He is the most perfect cornerstone for building the team and the next superstar exclusively for Los Angeles!"

After the Logo man finished speaking, he smiled and solemnly handed the Player of the Month trophy in his hand to Lin Hong.

Facing the cheers of the Los Angeles fans, Lin Hong raised the Player of the Month trophy above his head.

At this moment, he justifiably took the long-vacant throne of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The new king of Los Angeles is officially crowned!
"Lin, can I touch your trophy?"

Kobe, who was still holding the Best Rookie of the Month trophy in his hand, approached Lin Hong with a fiery look on his face:

"I've already touched the Rookie of the Month trophy, I want to see if the Player of the Month trophy will be hot!"

"Of course no problem, little brother."

Lin Hong smiled and handed the Player of the Month trophy to Kobe.

Kobe took the trophy carefully, not taking his eyes off the trophy for a moment, wishing to set himself on the trophy.

I just couldn't put it down and played with it repeatedly.

Are you envious?

Absolutely fake.

Kobe is so envious!

But when you think about Lin Hong's explosive performance in November, with his consecutive dominance-level stats, and comparing it with his own performance, he immediately feels that the trophy is not good, and it is still a bit tricky.

This is the honor Lin Hong deserves.

I really don't deserve it! !
"Lin, I will proudly brag to my children in the future: your father's brother is better than Michael Jordan!"

After returning the Player of the Month trophy, Kobe patted Lin Hong on the shoulder with a smile on his face: "Dude, it's the luckiest thing for me to be a teammate with you."

"Okay, boys, stop talking so nasty."

Silver Fox Harris interrupted the chat between the two just right: "It's time for us to turn our attention back to the game itself."

"I can't accept losing the first game in December!"

Of course, Silver Fox's concerns are completely unnecessary.

With the monthly best halo BUFF bonus, Lin Hong exploded with prehistoric power, blocking and killing gods on the offensive end.

Xiaoke was also stimulated, and he could dunk without wasting his shots.

While truly assisting Lin Hong to take off, he also relied on his own speed to blow up the opposing players.

At the end of the half, the Lin Ke twins worked together to slaughter the bulls and scored 58 points.

Almost arranged all the team's scoring, helping the Lakers halftime 66:46, leading the Mavericks by a full 20 points!
I have to say that 58 is indeed a magic number.

After entering the field in the second half of the third quarter, Lin Hong and Kobe continued to slaughter the bulls, and they played a small climax again, widening the point difference to 25 points and ending the suspense of the game ahead of schedule.

In the end, Lin Hong clocked in three quarters, scoring 44 points and 19 rebounds.

Kobe was stimulated and exploded, playing all three quarters, scoring 28 points and 9 assists.

The combination of Lin Ke and the two teamed up to blow up the Dallas Mavericks, clocked in three quarters to seal the victory, and helped the Lakers win the first game in December.

Kobe, who scored a career high tonight, accepted the media interview with a smile.

For the victory in the game, he didn't feel too much about it, after all, he was used to it.

After taking the microphone, Kobe showed a playful smile: "During the next game, the opponent should be careful!
Our Big Ben is making a comeback! "

After being suspended for 5 games, Ben Wallace is finally coming back in the next game!

"Coach Harris, we all know that Ben Wallace's suspension is coming to an end, is there any chance we will see him play in the next game?"

At the press conference, the Los Angeles media decisively aimed their guns at Silver Fox Harris.

What is the tactical significance of Daben among the Lakers?

Journalists simply don't know.

But they don't need to be clear either.

All you need to know is that Daben is the embodiment of fighting, the breaking point of the news!
Take a look at Big Ben's most classic record.

Philadelphia Punches Sharks! !

Isn't this much better than a basketball game?
Now, Big Ben is finally coming back.

Where will the new round of boxing competition be held?

Oh no, where will Big Ben make his comeback?
It immediately became the focus of media attention.

The whole world knows that Big Ben is a ticking time bomb.

In which game is this bomb going to come back?

When will it debut?
Silver Fox shrugged with a smile, but finally did not give an accurate answer.

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(End of this chapter)