Kings of the Game: Getting Back to the Game, Beginning with the NBA

Chapter 67 You Deserve This Courtesy
Today Liu Ming will officially sign a contract with the Lakers.

So Xu Si specially rented a new Maybach VST980 just for show.

The money is not less, but at least the momentum is full.

When he arrived at the arena, Liu Ming was surprised to find that Pelinka's team was standing in front of the office building and waiting in person.

Especially Pelinka, who had just been promoted to the vice president of basketball operations of the Lakers, saw them coming, immediately greeted them enthusiastically, and led him in very kindly.

Seeing this posture, regardless of whether it was Liu Ming or Xu Si, they were all dizzy from being served.

I'm a bitch...

What is the fairy specification today!
After several people entered the office building, they did not go directly to the meeting room to sign the contract.

Instead, he came to Pelinka's office first.

"Come and taste it, this is the Dongguo rock tea that I asked a friend to bring."

While carefully pouring water into the teapot, Pelinka said with a smile, "My friend didn't want to give it at first, but I heard that I was using it to entertain you, so I shared a little bit of it for you to try."

While speaking, he placed a white porcelain teacup in front of the two of them respectively, and poured the orange-yellow tea soup into the cups, a rich and mellow tea fragrance immediately permeated the room.

"It's actually the mother tree Dahongpao!"

Xu Si quickly winked at Liu Ming, led him to stand up and said, "You don't need to bother, you're too polite."

Pelinka waved his hand and said with a smile, "No trouble, no trouble."

"You Dongguo people have an old saying: People respect me one foot, and I respect others one foot."

"Liu Ming behaves generously and kindly, which suits my taste."

"As for him, he deserves this courtesy."

When Xu Si heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up in relief.

—— Pelinka is a nice person!
No wonder Kobe never gave up on this agent back then, and even used his influence to promote him in the Lakers after retiring.

Apparently, Pelinka already knew.

Liu Ming rejected the Lone Ranger without even mentioning the price.

However, Pelinka did not pretend to be stupid, let alone pretend to be good.

Instead, he pointed out the matter without hesitation, and gave him enough sincerity.

From this point of view alone, this person is worthy of deep friendship.

After tasting tea, the three of them communicated clearly about all aspects, and then went to the conference room together to formally sign Liu Ming's player contract.

When Liu Ming and Xu Si opened the contract document, they couldn't help being stunned.

"General Manager Pelinka, this is..."

Xu Si raised his head, confused and surprised, and said, "This one is different from the previous one."

Although still a partial guarantee contract.

But the contract period, guarantee ratio, guarantee conditions, training plan, and various remuneration are all much higher than the previous one!

2年1850万的薪水，未来2年刘铭的年薪分别是815万和1035万。

Not to mention that Liu Ming is just a mere draft pick, even the top rookie of the year is at this level.

For Liu Ming, whose net worth is growing rapidly, the two-year contract period is undoubtedly the biggest advantage.

During the two-year contract period, once Liu Ming is successfully selected to the best team twice.

Then the Lakers will have to offer a maximum salary in the future to keep people.

This is somewhat unreasonable for capitalists who are good at exploitation.

Pelinka saw her expression, smiled lightly, and said, "I modified this with reference to the contract template given to Doncic by the Lone Ranger."

"What they can give you, the Lakers will only give more, and will never wrong you."

As he spoke, he pointed to the place where the signature was signed, and said, "Sign it, there's nothing wrong with it, it's all for you."

Looking at Pelinka's expectant eyes, Liu Ming and Xu Si were suddenly moved.

Hmm... It feels good to be valued.

Liu Ming signed his name on the contract with a "shua, shua, shua" and completed the final signing procedures.

"Clap clap clap..."

In the meeting room, Pelinka stood up and took the lead in applauding: "Welcome, Liu Ming!"

"Welcome to officially become a member of the Zijin Legion!"

"Clap clap clap clap..."

The employees in the conference room applauded and looked at Liu Ming with a smile on their faces.

Liu Ming quickly put down his pen, stood up and bowed to thank him.

Next he has to go to a press conference, which is not a privilege.

Whenever the Lakers sign in, they basically have to go through this cutscene.

This is a kind of respect for fans and the media, and it is also an important way to promote the team.

There was nothing on Liu Ming's side.

I thought that when the first settling fee was paid, at least moving out of the boss James' house would be the right way.

Who can resist the temptation to live together with Xu Si!

……

After the press conference, we had lunch.

The players started boarding and flying to Washington.

In the next game, the Lakers will play away against the Wizards!

But on the plane, a small group of players didn't communicate with Liu Ming much.

They originally had prejudice against Liu Ming because Liu Ming was an oriental.

Now the details of the contract Liu Ming signed with the Lakers have been revealed again.

They became even more prejudiced against Liu Ming.

Human nature has always been like this.

Do not suffer from widowhood but suffer from inequity.

Liu Ming didn't care about it.

Athletes, just do it if you don't accept it!
Convince anyone who has an opinion!
When did the NBA become a place where seniority is judged?
During the flight, James was listening to music, while the rest of the teammates were playing video games, reading newspapers, and reading books.

Liu Ming, holding his notebook, was studying the video of the Wizards' recent game.

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy can help you win a hundred battles.

For this game, Liu Ming is determined to win.

For one thing, this is his first show after officially signing with the Lakers, and he must show his own value on the court, so as to repay the courtesy of General Manager Pelinka to him.

Second, according to the rules of the game game mission released by the system, when he leads the team to victory, he can get a valuable free skill point.

The Tokyo Olympics is just around the corner, and now every opportunity to strengthen your strength should not be missed.

Three, now the outside world generally looks down on the Lakers, and the doubts about him are even more raging.

This can be seen from the game odds offered by bookmakers.

奇才让6。5分主胜的赔率却依然只有1。07，而湖人客场获胜的赔率却高达2。08。

and so……

Without saying anything, Liu Ming could only hold back his energy and make this vote!
Although the "Bradley Act" was repealed, the NBA is the first sports league to sign a cooperation with a gaming company.

However, as a player, Liu Ming is definitely forbidden to participate in gambling.

However, the solution is human.

With Xu Si's energy, he would definitely be able to handle all this legally and compliantly.

As for the risk, there is nothing to worry about.

If it is match-fixing, then no one will be stupid enough to buy himself to win!

At 06:30 in the afternoon, the team came to stay in a hotel near the Washington Arena.

It took another half an hour by car due to the nearly six hour flight.

The players are tired.

So the coach didn't arrange training.

Players can move freely.

The Wizards' home is called Verizon Center.

This arena is located in the Chinatown business circle.

When Liu Ming was resting at the hotel, he heard that some fans of Chinese descent came to him.

Liu Ming himself is not self-conscious about being an idol, so he came down to meet everyone in person.

Far away in a foreign country, what I hear in my ears is English.

At this time, he could hear a few sentences in Mandarin, and Liu Ming suddenly felt kind.

Fans came to take photos with Liu Ming one after another, and some fans even bought the Lakers No. 11 jersey for autographs.

The fly in the ointment is that they bought a pirated copy...

Perhaps it is because they are also working hard in a foreign country, and they cherish the pure friendship between each other.

Liu Ming deliberately paid out of his own pocket, asked the team assistant to buy a few game tickets and donated them to everyone, inviting everyone to watch the game.

It is a principle not to take the masses for a single stitch.

Even if you can't get rid of the affection and have to accept it, you have to make a gift in return.

The gift that the skillful female fan gave him was a Tang suit made by herself.

The size turned out to be very suitable, and it looks like a hardcore fan, so I did my homework in advance.

Liu Ming likes it very much.

Because this dress can make him feel closer to the motherland and relatives.

(End of this chapter)