I'm a basketball star

Chapter 122 [Big contract, and the new idol of the whole people]

The most abundant thing for TNT TV in the offseason is time.They devoted half an hour to analyzing Lu Deng.

Barkley, O'Neal, Kenny Smith, these old guys rarely agree on the issue of "what kind of existence is Lu Deng".

"Lu Deng is a magical existence."

"He is the best shooter in the league, not one of them. Even Curry and Thompson can't compare."

"His projection ability is unprecedented and incomparable. As long as you give him one step of space, it is equivalent to detonating a nuclear bomb, and the only thing waiting for you is death! He is so awesome!"

"If there is any weakness in Luden's shooting, his shooting speed is slow and requires a certain shooting space, but his accuracy is much more accurate than Curry!"

"Accuracy is not his only strength. He is also a team player. Yes, he can make people around him better. Have you seen the change in Anthony Bennett? He is not useless, at least he is next to Luden. , he tapped his full potential."

"We can't wait to see Luden's performance in the new season. Can you imagine him and Irving partnering? Are they the best backcourt combination in the league?"

"Wait. Have you heard? According to the information we have received, as of now, Luden and Irving have not met or even spoken. At the welcome meeting held by the Cavaliers for Luden, Irving did not show up. "

"This is an interesting thing. So here comes the question, if—I mean if—if there is a problem between Lu Deng and Owen, and the two have to give up one, who will you give up?"

"That's an interesting question!"

"It's really fun, and it's hard!"

……

A week later, the Cavaliers returned to Cleveland after their summer league campaign.

A large number of fans came to the airport to pick them up.

Lu Deng and the team separated at the airport and returned to the hotel in the team's car.

Leaving the airport, the car is driving on the highway.As soon as he entered the city of Cleveland, he saw a huge billboard standing impressively. On it was a huge poster of Luden holding a hand and shooting a basketball.

There is a line of big characters below: "Luden, we apologize to you. We owe you a welcome hug-a group of fans who love you."

The fans paid for the welcome advertisement, and Lu Deng felt warm in his heart.

I recalled how deserted I was when I first came to Cleveland, and when I ate in a Chinese restaurant, the owner of the restaurant did not dare to greet Lu Deng in front of the locals.

"I will fall in love with this city!" Lu Deng said looking at the scenery outside the window.

"Me too! I'm going to buy a suite here first, find a girlfriend in Cleveland, and invest some money by the way. What do you think I should invest in? How about a hotel?" Fat Wei rested his head on the back of his head, looking forward to the future Business……

……

Five days later, Luden officially signed a 5+2 rookie contract with the Cavaliers, with a starting salary of $2 million and a 550% bonus.

Lu Deng is very happy, not because of the amount of the contract, but because he has officially become a member of the NBA family after the contract is obtained.

Various business endorsements came one after another, and Nike approached Pelinka to negotiate a four-year, $4 million endorsement contract.

Pelinka tended to sign it and discussed it with Luden, but Luden asked: "How big was the contract that James signed with Nike? I remember it was 7 million in 9000 years. I will refer to him."

"Ah? But..."

"No, but James has 7 million in 9000 years, which is equivalent to 1300 million per year. Tell Nike, my contract is less than 2000 million per year, no need to negotiate. The extra 700 million is a hedge against inflation."

"But he is..."

"But he's James, right? What's wrong with James? Tell Nike, I'm Luden, worth this amount! If they don't agree, just don't sign!"

Pelinka was very embarrassed. From 4 million in 2000 years to 1 million in 2000 year, the counteroffer did not bring such a repayment.

"Lu Deng, do you want to think about it again, why do you have to compare with James?"

"Of course I want to compare with James. He is the No. 13 pick, and I am also the No. [-] pick. He was selected by the Cavaliers, and I was also selected by the Cavaliers. He is good at playing, and I am not weak at playing. Besides, I have more hair than him and I am taller than him. He is handsome, and behind me is the [-] billion Chinese market.

"The most important thing is that he abandoned Cleveland. Even if I want to fight for Cleveland, my endorsement fee cannot be lower than that of James. You just talk to Nike, and they decide whether to sign or not, but the price must be decided by me!"

Pelinka looked at Ludeng and felt that it made sense. "But Lu Deng, 2000 million a year exceeds Irving's endorsement contract with Nike. He is now the boss of the Cavaliers!"

It's okay not to mention Owen, but when I mentioned Owen, Lu Deng became furious.

"I don't care so much. I don't care about Irving. He hasn't met me, and he hasn't sent me a text message. What's so good about him? Teacher Pelinka, don't think so much, just follow this with Nike. Talk. You have to believe in my value, when have I let you down?"

"Okay!" Asking prices all over the sky, paying back the money on the ground, since Lu Deng is so determined, let's talk about it accordingly.

After three days of negotiations like a seesaw, there was no agreement. In the end, Nike raised the price to 4 million in four years and still failed to negotiate. Lu Deng bit his tongue, at least 6000 million per year.

He still said the same thing: "It's up to you to sign or not, and I will decide the price! An old man who has abandoned Cleveland, even if he wants to win for Cleveland, my contract must not be lower than him!"

Depressed the people at Nike: "Don't talk about it! Luden is too crazy, what qualifications do you have to compare with James?"

After Nike withdrew, Pelinkas contemplated taking the matter to the media.

His focus is not on the contract, but on "Luden wants to fight for Cleveland!"

Challenging James in Cleveland, this is a big killer move for fans!
Sure enough, "Cleveland Candide" published three interviews with Lu Deng in a row, and Lu Deng had countless fans!
Many media quickly followed up, and some media giants interpreted Lu Deng's "interpretation" at length - "This guy is hard on James!"

The media asked James to respond to this, but James ignored it, and just curled his lips at the camera, which seemed to be a mockery.

The media interpreted James' body language, and there were only two words: "Childish!" He was laughing at Lu Deng's naivety.

Lu Deng didn't care about James' "response", and good things are coming at this time.Another sports brand, Adidas, heard the news and offered Lu Deng a five-year, 5 million endorsement contract.

Pelinka could hardly believe the result!
Lu Deng really dared to ask for it, and Adi really dared to give it.

Adi's people said, continue to argue with James and keep the news hot.Adi's people also said that if the contract expires and the two parties want to continue to cooperate, they are willing to sign Lu Deng as a lifetime spokesperson.

Without playing an official game, Lu Deng signed a $1 million endorsement contract.Although it is not as high as James' contract to renew Nike, it is much higher than his rookie season contract!

This is Lu Deng's victory, and in a sense, this is also Cleveland's victory!James' sarcasm couldn't hide Lu Deng's limelight.

With a contract of 1 million US dollars, Lu Deng is really awesome!

(End of this chapter)