I really just want to strike

On this day, when Xiao Yao fell asleep, he dreamed of Su Feng playing with him in the national team jersey.

Then, what appeared opposite the Chinese team were those legendary American star players.

Xiao Yao felt a little flustered, but at this moment, Su Feng patted him on the back, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Yao, let me tell you, I have beaten these people in the NBA."

After listening to Su Feng's words, Xiao Yao straightened his back.

"Brother Feng is right!" And then, Xiao Yao dreamed that he dunked O'Neill in the dream.

hehehehe...

Hi yo.

There is still some time before Yao Ming enters the NBA, let us first return the lens to Philadelphia.

After defeating the Jazz, after the game, Su Feng was once again surrounded by the media.

After the game, Jazz coach Sloan gave Su Feng a high evaluation. He even publicly admitted that he should have tried everything to get Su Feng last summer...

However, Sloan also said that there is nothing to regret, because the Jazz will not be shaken by this loss.

As for Su Feng's "slam dunk", when the reporters asked that Su Feng's hand didn't touch the basket at that time, it shouldn't be considered a dunk, Sloan said with a smile: "Well, I miss you guys. Su should be interviewed."

"Su, this is the second time you have used this finishing method of smashing the ball into the basket in an NBA game. Excuse me, is this a skill you have specially practiced?" Su Feng's side, the reporters asked curiously road.

"Yes." As soon as Su Feng heard this kind of question to help him interpret, he knew that the reporters in Philadelphia must have done a good job.

Well done!

Please step up!

"Then, have you ever thought about giving it a name?" The reporters asked cooperatively.

"Of course, I would like to call this move 'Meteor Slam Dunk'!" In other words, when talking about the word slam dunk, Su Feng deliberately emphasized his tone.

Yes, that's right!

This is a slam dunk!

Shooting star slam dunk?

The reporters at the scene were stunned, because this move sounds a bit cool!

It looks cool too!

So for a while, even the reporters who originally wanted to question whether smashing the basket was not a slam dunk were led into the pit by Su Feng.

Meteor slam dunk surprise NBA......

It almost became the hot topic of the major media reports the next day.

Compared with the scene of Rodman's "dunk" last time, this time Su Feng's goal of "dunk" Malone, and the goal he blocked Malone, were not only selected into the top five goals together, but the commentators were commenting When "dunk" Malone's ball, he also began to call this trick a meteor slam dunk.

"Su's explanation for this move is that this move looks like a shooting star after being pulled out, hence the name.

Seriously, I'm a Sue fan now, and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the dunk contest! "NBC television, Williams said on the show.

"So here comes the question, man, does Sue really count as a slam dunk? You know he didn't touch the rim when he dunked." Williams' partner, Luke asked.

Um......

Ah!

Calculate!

Of course!

Why doesn't it count?

New York, Fifth Avenue, Olympic Building, Stern immediately notified the league executives in charge of the All-Star Game.

"If Sue is willing to participate in the slam dunk contest and perform his 'Meteor Slam Dunk' in the dunk contest, then we should rate him from an absolutely fair, open and just perspective, understand?"

"Ming... understand!"

Stern was overjoyed.

Because after Su Feng's "Meteor Slam Dunk" was born, he immediately realized that it was a big selling point!

The current development situation of the alliance is very good for Stern.

You know, in the NBA, what Stern is most afraid of is to praise you, you have no logo.

In Su Feng's previous life, Iverson's stubbornness, Kobe's paranoia, McGrady's aggressiveness, and Carter's dunks can all be said to be their own unique symbols.

The same goes for Jordan's dunk from the free throw line in the Slam Dunk Contest.

Therefore, when Su Feng's "Meteor Slam Dunk" was harvesting the favorability of the fans at a speed visible to the naked eye, Stern knew very well that it was time to add fuel to Su Feng's raging fire.

However, what made Stern a little depressed was why Su Feng didn't understand his own intentions this time...

On the second day after playing the Jazz, when asked by a reporter if he would participate in this year's slam dunk contest, Su Feng replied with a smile on his face:

"I love the slam dunk contest, but I think now is not the best time for me to participate in the dunk contest."

When he heard the news, Stern felt that an 18-year-old child is an 18-year-old child.

You just made a "meteor slam dunk". This kind of time is not the time, so when is the time?

However, Stern will not force Su Feng. After all, the kid seems to have said that he will definitely participate in the dunk contest in the future.

Stern will not be in a hurry for a year or two, what he is in a hurry now is...

Can a few more Chinese players play in the NBA?

Because in terms of Su Feng's adaptability, Stern feels that Chinese players must have no problem playing in the NBA.

And just when Stern was helping Su Feng plan for the future...

someone...

Can't sit still!

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Chapter 145 The Tissue Agreement

Watching the "Meteor Slam Dunk" played repeatedly on the TV...

Morris, the senior sneaker designer of Nike's sneaker division, couldn't sit still.

Coincidentally, just as Morris was restless and pacing back and forth...

His immediate boss, Phil Knight, couldn't sit still.

Six months ago, when Su Feng became the first Chinese player to enter the NBA, Nike had expressed interest in Su Feng.

And two months ago, when Su Feng smashed the Milwaukee Bucks and started his career with a lore, Nike approached Su Feng's agent, Bill Duffy, to discuss further cooperation.

But without exception, the answers they got at that time were all:

Su Feng needs time to think about it. His current attention has to be on how to play well in the NBA. Thank you for your concern, I am very grateful.

All right......

Anyway, you are not in a hurry, and neither is Nike.

After all, signing a player is also an investment for Nike.

And looking more at the stock market and placing bets, there seems to be nothing wrong with it.

However......

When the growth of Su Feng's stock far exceeded people's expectations...

Don't rush! Hammer!

"Phil, we have to do it!"

In Nike's president's office, Morris eyed Knight eagerly.

Nike spokesman Phil Knight nodded, "I knew it was time for us to make a move.

But William, you know, I always feel like...

If we don't have enough sincerity, I'm afraid we won't be able to impress that kid this time. "

As the speaker of Nike, what Knight sees and what Morris sees are fundamentally two worlds.

What Morris is worried about is that Su Feng's popularity is constantly rising.

And behind Su Feng, there is the Chinese market.

Not to mention, the sneakers for the position of forward and defensive swingman have always been easy to sell.

In Morris' view, if Nike can't sign Su Feng in time, it will push Su Feng to their competitors: Adidas and Reebok.

So Morris was in a hurry.

But Knight had seen farther than he had.

Generally speaking, when rookies get offers from these sneaker manufacturers, it is difficult for most of them to resist the temptation of sneaker contracts.

As long as the price is almost the same as the psychological price, many players' first sneaker contracts basically cannot escape the fate of being "squeezed".

Only a very small number of players are likely to get sky-high contracts as soon as they enter the league.

Take Iverson's 10-year, 5000 million sneaker contract with a lifetime agreement as an example.

Iverson's sneaker contract, at this moment in 96, is definitely worth the sky-high price.

And the reason why he was able to get the sky-high price contract given by Reebok at that time, in addition to the bonus of the No. [-] pick, another key reason was his identity as a black hero and civilian idol.

And, of course, the moniker "The Answer."

The same is true for the future LeBron James, because as early as James' high school days, his name as the emperor has already been known throughout the United States.

In fact, the principles of sneaker manufacturers and Stern are very similar, that is, they are not afraid of not being able to praise you, but if you don't even have a logo, how should you praise them?

Just like when people mention LOGO, they will think of Jerry West, when they mention slam dunk at the free throw line, they will think of Michael Jordan, when they mention "answer", they will think of Allen Iverson, when they mention Jagged Jump shot, you will think of Kevin Garnett.

The reason why Knight is anxious is because he saw a sign, a symbol, and even a culture in "Meteor Slam Dunk".

Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, these men who have been dunked by Su Feng this season, which one is not famous?

Nike has always had a special liking for stars who are good at dunking, because in the view of Nike's top management, dunking is the most eye-catching way to score on the basketball court.

Thinking of Su Feng's nickname "" before, coupled with the arrogant "Meteor Slam Dunk", Knight has already made up his mind without even thinking about it.

Su Feng belongs to Nike!

Must be Nike!

However, Knight, who had a longer-term perspective than Morris, found that Su Feng's EQ and IQ were much higher than the average level of the league.

Because most rookies are sugar-coated by sneaker manufacturers as soon as they enter the league, the main reason is money and short-sightedness.

There are many examples of the lack of money, because like Ewing said, players can't spend money as fast as they can make money most of the time.

And short-sighted...

Take Carter in Su Feng's previous life as an example. Reasonably speaking, with Carter's family background that is not short of money, as long as he is willing to wait two more months, what he signs will not be the contract that was cheated by Puma.

You know, when the name of "half-human, half-god" was called Xiangshi, even the Toronto ball market was detonated by Carter at that time.

If it weren't for Carter's popularity at its peak because he often said things that he didn't have friends, it could be said that sharks block and kill sharks, and Buddhas block and kill Buddhas.

Therefore, in Knight's view, Su Feng's mind and vision are not like that of an 18-year-old child at all.

First of all, from the point of view that he is not in a hurry to get a sneaker contract, there are only two possibilities.

One is that he is not short of money, and he firmly believes that he will be able to make a sky-high sneaker contract.

Another possibility is blind self-confidence, thinking that they are very good, and not paying attention to the major sneaker manufacturers.

There is no doubt that in Knight's eyes, Su Feng is the former.

Because Knight found out when he sent someone to discuss cooperation with Bill Duffy.

Every time Duffy answered very politely, he also expressed his desire to cooperate with Nike, but...

have to wait.

In addition to knowing Su Feng's recent situation, Knight felt that every step Su Feng took after entering the alliance seemed to be able to predict what would happen next.

He has good looks and has the support of the local market in Philadelphia. He has quickly gained fame. Although he has only played in the NBA for half a season, he has left many wonderful shots.

He even reversed the views of many scouts and experts on yellow players.