Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 63 63. Business Issues (please subscribe, please recommend)

"I am from the United States." After thinking for a long time, Richard finally gave an answer.

Gao Jie was a little surprised, his pupils dilated a lot in an instant, but he quickly returned to normal, "I didn't expect Mr. Richard to be so funny. It would be great if Huaxia could have a basketball player like you."

When Richard was still trying to understand this sentence, whether it was unintentional or intentional, Gao Jie spoke again.

"The main reason for coming to Mr. Richard this time is that we want to provide you with a sneaker contract, so we want to discuss it with you."

Sneakers...same?

Every NBA player has a sneaker contract, as long as you log in to the league, you are an official player.

In the beginning, it was just an equipment contract, that is, how many pairs or how much a sports brand will provide each year for training and competition.

This is Richard's current sneaker contract.

This contract does not require players to do anything other than wearing the corresponding shoes to play. Of course, the commercial value is almost tens of thousands of dollars.

But obviously Gao Jie didn't come to negotiate the equipment contract, because that's enough to negotiate with the team.

What more could the average player ask for with the right free shoes to wear?

But what's above the equipment contract?

Richard only knows that Westbrook has an endorsement contract for Air Jordan's signature sneakers, and there are only two such contracts in the league.

"Can you be a little more specific?" Richard asked if he didn't understand, that's how it was originally.

"Of course." Gao Jie didn't fool around, but took out the materials he had prepared and told Richard one by one.

Half an hour later, Gao Jie found Richard who was full of question marks.

"I don't understand." What Richard wants most now is an agent, and it's too late for him to find an agent.

Gao Jie was not in a hurry, and tried to explain to Richard again, "In general, I have prepared a 4-year endorsement contract of 200 million yuan. Of course, there are clear requirements for Mr. Richard's number of games played, average performance, and honors. I don't know what you think?"

200 million in four years sounds good. It is half of my current annual salary. The sneaker contract will definitely not be as high as the annual salary. Half of it should be considered good, but I will definitely increase my annual salary next year.

At this time, Richard hesitated.

"Does Mr. Richard feel that something is wrong?" Gao Jie was keenly aware of Richard's mental activity, "Because the new year is coming soon, we hope that the contract will take effect in the natural year, not the end of the season, so time is a bit tight. Mr. Richard can think about it, but it is best to reply to me quickly."

Hiss... a natural year, isn't that just three days?
Richard is a little anxious, although he will definitely get a sneaker contract, who knows how much it is worth, and he still has some feelings for Huaxia production...

It would be nice to have a broker.

Even if not, a helper who understands economics or business is also good!

"Can you let me think about it?" Richard replied cautiously.

"Of course." Gao Jie handed over a business card, "There is my contact information on it, you can contact me anytime within three days."

"Then I'll take my leave first." Gao Jie got up and left.

I secretly rejoiced in my heart.Richard's commercial value is not very good in the United States, but in China, how much attention should a Chinese-born player generate in the NBA, especially if he has good ability.

Although Richard didn't say it just now, it is easy to reach an agreement on this insignificant ancestry issue. By then in China, how much market share will Li Ning increase? 200 million in four years is simply the price of cabbage!

And this Richard in front of him obviously has no involvement in the sneaker contract, and he doesn't have an agent. For those who don't know how to do it, how many invisible clauses can be written in the contract!When you become famous in the future, you can reserve a high price in advance, and now it’s been nothing for a few years.

There is no need to worry that Richard will refuse. First, the contract amount is considered high compared to the current annual salary. Second, it seems that Richard has a certain connection with Huaxia, otherwise he would have already started bargaining.

Gao Jie gently pushed his gold-rimmed glasses, squeezed the second contract prepared in the briefcase, and left with a smile.

Presti immediately returned to the office, "Li Cha, how is it? We can talk about cooperation with the other party."

"General manager, the other party provided me with a sneaker contract. What do you think I should pay attention to?" Richard did not say the specific amount of the contract, and he still has to keep a hand with the capitalists.

"That's a good thing, Richard. I just need to remind you that we cannot change the sneaker contract during the season, otherwise you will have to pay a liquidated damages." Presti's reminder is already very conscientious, but it is not known whether this sentence will be a way to gain trust.

"Thank you, general manager. I want to go back and think about it. Please ask the coach for a day off for me. I will not participate in today's group training."

"No problem. Go back and think about it, young man." Presti didn't seem to be in the way of concern, "By the way, do you need me to introduce you to an agent?"

The words are on the point, but it may be too late to talk about the agent contract and then the sneaker contract these days.

Richard declined Presti's kindness, and returned to the dormitory in a daze.

So what if you don't be in a daze?I don't have the ability to do this myself.

Although it is not much, if you add 50 per year, you can still buy more training points.

Richard was about to convince himself.

"Ding dong!" Received a message.

"I've been a little busy these two days, so I haven't had time to reply to you. Congratulations on scoring 5 in five consecutive games."

There is also a smiley face emoji at the back.

Not Rosie or anyone else.

This little girl...actually pretended that she was very busy, that she was so busy that she would watch her game last night?I'm very busy and I won't delay returning for two days.Busy studying, what are you studying?

It looks like Rosie went to business school!
"It's all right, thank you for paying attention to my game. You are in business school, have you studied contracts and the like?"

If you want something from others, you should lower your posture a little.

"Are you going to renew the contract? Leave the negotiation of the contract to this girl!"

Although the enthusiasm of the other party makes Richard a little strange, but it is very lucky to have someone who can act as a manager, and at least for now, he is trustworthy.

After briefly introducing the situation, Luo Xi accepted the job with a guarantee, and asked Richard to find a place to meet Gao Jie in an hour, so she could come and talk together.

An hour, is Rosie serious?Richard suddenly felt a little unreliable.

She is just a student!

Sitting in a coffee shop, Gao Jie also felt that he was a bit stupid. Richard asked him out in less than two hours, and another young lady was sitting beside him.

Although the suit and the notebook on the table looked professional, the tension between his brows and eyes was beyond words.

I thought that Richard was sure that he wanted to meet him for an interview, and this posture was about to bargain.

Squeezing another contract prepared in his pocket, Gao Jie felt that he was safe, how could he lose to the two rookies.

"Mr. Richard, do you have any suggestions for revising the contract? If not, shall we sign it now?" Gao Jie sat down and seized the opportunity first.

Richard hummed twice but did not speak.

Luo Xi cleared his throat, stood up and offered his hand to Gao Jie, "Hello, Mr. Richard entrusted me to negotiate a contract with your company. You can call me Luo Xi. From now on, I will be responsible for the adjustment of the specific content of the contract."

It's really simple, no different from those interns in the company.

Gao Jie shook hands lightly, and opened the contract again, "Then Miss Luo, please give me your opinion."

"First of all, the first and most important one, Mr. Richard's sneaker contract is more than 50 a year." Luo Xi put down the computer, leaned forward, and threw out the biggest problem as soon as he got up.

"Oh? All ears." Gao Jie obviously expected that Richard would definitely ask about the total amount, and acted calmly.

"I believe you have already investigated what kind of player Mr. Richard is."

"With his own efforts, Mr. Richard has gained a firm foothold in the league, and soon the team's contract extension will be offered with both hands. If the current trend continues, Mr. Richard may also win the Best Rookie and Best Sixth Man awards."

"A player like this doesn't come around every year. Every sports brand must be investigating and assessing his market value. Your company is quicker to make an offer. I believe there will be other companies looking for cooperation in the future."

"So, the price you offered is not reasonable enough." Luo Xi said a lot of words that Richard couldn't understand.

"So from Ms. Luo's point of view, how much do you think is reasonable?" Gao Jie was noncommittal. These contents have no effect on the negotiation, which is known to everyone.

"For a four-year contract, we want 2000 million."

"Pfft..." Richard and Gao Jie spurted the coffee out of their mouths at the same time.

The two hurriedly cleaned up the table, contracts and clothes that were spilled by coffee.

This behavior was so disrespectful that Gao Jie almost lost the rhythm of the negotiation.

After tidying up his clothes, Gao Jie cleared his throat, "Why does Ms. Luo think that we will offer such a big contract? It's not just because Mr. Richard may win the award of the best sixth man, right?"

Gao Jie also specially accentuated the word "possible".

Richard also nodded, and looked at Luo Xi seriously, how could he be good enough to fight for such a big sneaker contract.

Seeing Richard's eyes full of curiosity, Luo Xi wanted to smash the text in his hand on Richard's head.

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