NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 274 I have decided to leave!

Miami Airport.

As soon as Xue Liancheng and his group walked out of the aisle, they were greeted by a burst of shouts: "Miami, championship! Miami, championship!"

There are also banners about welcoming the champion home, Xue Liancheng MVP, eternal team spirit Dwayne and so on.

This was the first time for Xue Liancheng to see fans greet him at the airport with such enthusiasm.

The most important thing is that it is large enough. At first glance, it is really a sea of ​​people.

Wade and others were very active, gesticulating and making noises to respond to the fans.

Xue Liancheng kept a much lower profile and just waved to the fans.

What followed was a party and a carnival, and the black culture was mainly hip-hop. Xue Liancheng had no special reaction except that it felt novel.

Then comes the parade of champions.

There were also huge crowds of people, and a group of fans took to the streets. In the past few days, the streets of Miami were all filled with Heat championship posters.

Lively and vigorous...

They are also considered city heroes.

Ok……

Of course, it's only for a few days.

When everything was settled, Xue Liancheng went to Under Armor to shoot a few commercials and then returned to China in a low-key manner.

He didn’t notify anyone, and he didn’t post any social media to reveal his itinerary.

Just quietly went home.

After staying at home for a few days and going to the next city, I posted a photo on Weibo: It’s good to be home.

then.

It shot to the top of the hot search list that day and stayed at the top for a long time.

There were 40 million comments on Weibo that day, which is absolutely terrifying.

"Welcome home, Brother Shui."

"Don't say a word, don't let the fans pick up the phone or anything..."

"Brother Shui is so low-key!"

"Oh my god! When did you come back? Why is there no news at all?"

"Brother Shui is coming back to play in the Asian Championships?"

There is only one reason why Xue Liancheng did not reveal the news, and that is...

——The airport in his home city was jammed the next day.

And it lasted for several days.

Fortunately, he had the foresight to post on Weibo after he set off, otherwise, he might have died in his hometown.

At this time, he had already arrived in Pudong, because Zhuang Yan had helped him accept several endorsements, and he was going to shoot commercials.

After winning the championship, his net worth skyrocketed again. The average annual endorsements have reached 8 million U.S. dollars, which is significantly higher than the previous average of 5 to 6 million U.S. dollars.

And there are more advertising endorsements vying for quotes.

This is the influence of a championship, and it is also a waste of money.

On this point, Zhuang Yan was foresighted. Postponing the endorsement for a few months allowed him to earn tens of millions more dollars.

of course.

He doesn't accept all advertisements. Fashion, brand, youth, and sports are all factors that fit his personality. He needs to make money while using these brands to enhance his own value.

In particular, brand value must be one of the best in the industry to be consistent with its status and influence.

Wuling Hongguang approached him to endorse it, and no matter how high the price was, it was no longer within his scope of consideration.

It’s not that he looks down on Wuling’s legendary car, it’s just that Wuling has nothing to do with fashion, sports, youth, and brand power.

If he endorses Wuling, it's almost like combining a cat and a dog, it's a complete mess.

In addition to endorsements and advertisements, he has also been invited to commercial performances and programs.

But the appearance fee was only a few million yuan, which was still RMB. In fact, the price was already very high, but Zhuang Yan advocated turning it down.

Xue Liancheng thought about it and felt it made sense.

The last time Wade brought him on the show, it was a big mistake, and he still remembers it fresh.

The most important thing is that he hasn't spent his fame yet.

Now he has just started and is developing vigorously. It is still necessary to maintain a certain sense of mystery. Excessive consumption of yourself will also be harmful to your own influence.

This is also the reason why he only accepted five endorsements.

of course.

Five endorsements is actually a lot.

In Zhuang Yan’s words, there is only one way to make all brands see your value, and that is to make them hungry.

This is the essence of hunger marketing.

and so.

Zhuang Yan actually disapproved of him accepting so many advertisements.

But there was no way, the brand gave too much, and the brand's influence was also huge, so he just accepted it.

After all, brands and celebrities actually complement each other.

Brands need celebrities to expand their influence.

On the contrary, celebrities also need brand operations to expand their influence a second time.

And during the time when he was just filming a commercial.

Suddenly one day, he received a strange phone call.

He was stunned for a long time. After getting through, he asked cautiously: "Who is it?"

His phone number was newly purchased, and anyone who knew it was just a slap in the face.

There is no way I would receive a call like this.

Is it a harassing call, the kind that comes at random?

Just as he was hesitating, the other end of the phone asked: "Is it Xue Liancheng?"

Xue Liancheng frowned, his tone sounded a little cold, and he called him by his first name.

Logically speaking, if you know it's him, you should be polite to him, so why are you acting so awesome?

With ten thousand reasons in mind, he asked coldly, "Who are you?"

On the other end of the phone: "Basketball Federation's office, my surname is Li, you can call me Director Li."

Xue Liancheng suddenly realized, "Hello!"

This phone number should have been given by Zhuang Yan. He finally understood what was going on.

Director Li: "That's right, why don't you report to the Basketball Federation?"

Xue Liancheng: "No one mentioned this to me."

In fact, he knew the other party's purpose, but he didn't like the tone very much.

What do you mean you don’t report to the Basketball League?

He did not receive any funding or enjoy any benefits. His basketball journey was entirely dependent on his father pulling him up bit by bit. During the offseason, he could do whatever he wanted.

As for this year’s Asian Championships?

In fact, if the Basketball Federation invites him, he can still consider it.

It's just that Zhuang Yan doesn't agree very much, because the Basketball Federation is complicated and has inexplicable problems. It's like a quagmire. Once you fall into it, it's difficult to get out cleanly.

For example, if you don't win the championship, you will really be scolded.

For example, if he doesn't perform well, that's another big pitfall. He hasn't trained together or gotten to know each other. If he is suddenly put into the lineup, how well can he perform?

For example, if we can use him as the core question, don’t think that he dominated the NBA, led the team to the best record in team history, won the MVP, reached the finals, successfully won the championship, and won the FMVP, but when he came to the Basketball League, it was the Dragons. You have to coil up, and you have to lie down if you are a tiger. It doesn’t depend on your level, because there are too many interests entangled in it.

Anyway, the reasons Zhuang Yan gave are really a long list.

But Xue Liancheng always felt that as a Chinese, he must stand up if the country needs it.

Fighting for the country is the dream of many athletes.

But dreams are dreams, and you can’t just hold his head and tell him how it must be.

really.

Director Li's voice was extremely cold: "Is this still necessary?"

Xue Liancheng was speechless on the spot.

For a moment I didn't know what to say.

After a long pause, the other party's voice became colder, "Hey, are you listening?"

Xue Liancheng: "Well, I'm listening. That's right. I'm busy recently. I'll report it when I have time."

Done.

Hang up directly.

Too lazy to say anything else.

In this year's Asian Championships, even without him, the remaining power is still there, and we can still successfully win the championship. The historical trajectory is like this.

The men's basketball team is not indispensable for him.

Also, the Asian Championships started at the end of September. As soon as he finished playing, he had to return to the team for training. He had almost no rest before starting the preseason.

Also, once he participates in the Asian Championships, he will have no time to train.

Also, the issue of his contract extension has not been resolved.

In addition, and most importantly, the director pushed his head into the ditch, which made him very unhappy.

This just shows that Zhuang Yan's point of view is correct, this water is really deep.

He is so popular that he can be said to be the top among basketball players and the number one in the country, but he is not nice to him. You can imagine how bad the environment is.

Maybe... there are people who don't want him to join the team, it's unknown!

Remember how Yao Ming was treated back then?

Hmm...it seems nothing surprising.

and so……

He temporarily decided to pull him down...

Soon.

Sure enough, Zhuang Yan called and the two of them discussed the situation again.

In the end, Zhuang Yan suggested that he go to Mi Li Country as soon as possible, um... to discuss contract renewal, and she would handle the rest.

Xue Liancheng hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.

because……

He's going into deep training.

Although his golden thighs are already very strong, it is not enough. He needs to continue to strengthen his body and shooting.

……

……

The next day.

Pudong Airport.

Xue Liancheng followed his assistant in the waiting room.

<divclass="contentadv">Suddenly someone from behind said: "Are you...Xue Liancheng?"

Xue Liancheng was stunned for a moment, was he recognized?

Although he is wearing a mask and hat, his height is still very obvious among ordinary people, 196cm! It definitely stands out from the crowd.

Before he could react, the man shouted, "You are really Xue Liancheng, that's great, can...can...can you sign your name for me?"

I was so excited that I stuttered when I spoke.

Just as Xue Liancheng was about to take off his mask and say hello, people around him swarmed him.

"Xue Liancheng? It's really Xue Liancheng."

"Oh my God, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Xue Liancheng, can we take a photo with you?"

"Xue Liancheng, my God! I met Xue Liancheng."

Almost instantly, he was surrounded.

Then, spread outward.

Immediately afterwards, there was the entire waiting hall.

Finally, all squeezed into a ball.

The terrifying squeezing force made him feel confused.

It's just crazy...

He didn't announce the itinerary at the beginning, just because he thought of this problem, the result was still unavoidable.

Fortunately, the ticket gate he was near was relatively close, and the staff cut out a passage and took him out.

Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.

And that night.

"Xue Liancheng appeared at Pudong Airport, causing all flights to be grounded during the same period" became a hot search topic and dominated the screen.

All kinds of squeezing scenes, a chaotic scene, look very shocking.

This shows how terrifying Xue Liancheng's popularity is in the country at this time.

Xue Liancheng knew nothing about this matter.

He is still worried that if he does not participate in the Asian Championships, will he make the big shots angry?

After all, as long as the official publishes an article that he refuses to play in the Asian Championships, he will immediately fall from heaven to hell.

Fortunately.

Nothing happened.

Zhuang Yan took the lead and gave a reason that no one could blame: injury.

That's right.

This is Zhuang Yan's solution.

Simple, practical, effective and impeccable.

Before the trending search at the airport had dissipated, she bought an announcement: "Shocking!" Xue Liancheng went to MiLi Country to prepare for wrist surgery, but was unable to fight for the country"

All the fans felt sorry, but no one knew that Director Li was sulking at this time.

……

……

Miami.

Randy Fender's office.

Randy Fender smiled brightly and said, "Xue, next season will be the last year of your contract. I think it is time to discuss the issue of early renewal."

Xue Liancheng is a second-round pick with a two-year contract.

According to normal practice, they can indeed discuss the issue of early renewal.

of course.

This issue was discussed midway through the season.

only……

The two sides failed to reach an agreement.

And the differences are so great that they cannot be healed.

Before Xue Liancheng could say anything, Zhuang Yan spoke first, "Sir, I want to hear your team building plan for next season."

This was something they had discussed in advance.

Zhuang Yan will do this evil thing.

But Randy Fender smiled and said something completely wrong, "Xue, I didn't expect your agent to be so young. It's rare!"

Obviously.

In his opinion, Zhuang Yan was just a little kid, and he didn't take her seriously.

To say so is to deliberately lower the weight of Zhuang Yan.

Zhuang Yan looked calm and said calmly: "It seems that Mr. Fender has no intention to renew the contract. You can come to us after you think about it."

Say it.

He stood up and walked towards the door.

Xue Liancheng followed closely behind.

Randy Fender was a little confused, "Xue, what do you mean?"

Xue Liancheng smiled slightly and said, "What Ms. Zhuang Yan means is what I mean."

Randy Fender's face was slightly ugly. Seeing Zhuang Yan approaching the door, he glared sharply and finally forced out a smile, "Ms. Zhuang, stay."

result.

Zhuang Yan went out without looking back.

Randy Fender was left stunned.

He didn't even think about what happened?

In fact.

Since the last humiliating offer, a huge rift has appeared between the two parties and has reached a stage where it cannot be repaired.

After winning the championship, the Heat management's take-no-prisoners attitude chilled Xue Liancheng, and the two parties were already going their separate ways.

As the core of the team, the biggest contributor to the championship, and the best player of the season, if the Heat management showed a little respect, they should immediately give him the maximum salary.

result.

What did the Heat management do?

After winning the championship, there was no expression, and there was no mention of early contract renewal at all.

When he returned to China, he desperately urged him to come back to negotiate a contract extension.

And when he came back, Randy Fender actually asked him to go to the office to talk?

Damn...

You really didn't take him seriously, you made it clear that you wanted to kill him.

He didn't know where Randy Fender got his confidence.

Maybe it's the Heat's so-called team culture, well... players should play seriously and not be above the management.

It may be that the Heat's championship framework this season makes them feel that he will definitely choose to stay and continue to compete for the championship.

Maybe Spoelstra and Wade both became bargaining chips to keep him.

The most likely thing is that the management wants to tame him in this way. Even if they originally planned to give him a maximum salary, they must make him feel that this is a favor from the team to him.

——In one sentence, let him be grateful, let him become like Wade, accept the spirit of making sacrifices and sacrifices regardless of everything for the team.

This made Xue Liancheng's original intention to retreat become more determined.

PUA me?

Do your Spring and Autumn Dream!

of course.

There is another factor. It is unlikely that the Heat will keep Gasol and Wade at the same time.

Between the two of them, there is a high probability that one person will leave.

And that person is probably Wade.

Once Wade leaves, the Heat's combat effectiveness next season will definitely be greatly reduced. Even if he evolves again, winning the championship may become slim.

Without Wade's speed, his defensive counterattack would not be possible at all.

Without Wade's attacking ability, they may not be able to guarantee the lead during regular time. As a result, his three 100% hit skills may not be enough.

Without Wade's breakthrough and tearing up space, his three-point threat will be sharply reduced, at least there won't be as many open opportunities.

The most important thing is that without Wade cooperating with him, many tactics would not be possible at all.

Isn't this killing the chicken and taking the egg?

Taking a step back, both Gasol and Wade will stay.

Batum and Marcus Morris will definitely not be retained.

They are the most important force on the Heat's bench. Without them, the depth of the lineup will plummet. When competing against strong teams in the regular season, can they maintain the score until the last minute?

This requires a big question mark.

In other words, in order to avoid the luxury tax, the Heat will definitely dismantle the lineup next season.

Coupled with the fact that his big contract will take effect next season, Riley's old gangster will definitely further reduce expenses.

In this case, how competitive is the team?

and so.

He has now decided to leave.

A team that doesn't respect itself, a team that wants to win over itself, a team that insults itself, it doesn't matter if you don't wait...

Come to the outer room.

Zhuang Yan's appearance changed and he asked, "We can just show our cards and ask the Heat management to trade you. Isn't that enough? Why is it so complicated?"

Xue Liancheng smiled bitterly: "You don't know Riley. He is a very stubborn old man."

Of course he thought about a showdown and asked Riley to trade him away.

But Riley, this old gangster, is a real gangster.

If he threatens not to play as a bargaining chip, Riley is the only one among the league's presidents who might really let him sit on the bench for a season.

reason?

The divine fortune teller's majesty over the years cannot be challenged.

of course.

This is also Riley's style.

Otherwise, James might not have left last summer.

A big factor is that Riley is unwilling to compromise with James.

and so……

The league's first player with two MVPs and two FMVPs in four years has not been able to shake Riley's principles. Can he challenge Riley's bottom line as a rookie with one MVP, one FMVP and one championship?

He thought it might be a bit confusing.

Only then did he take a moderate route, allowing Riley to save face, and automatically chose to sell him to stop the loss.

Transition Chapter.

The country is too sensitive and easy to harmonize, so I won’t write about it!

Next season is about to start