Time passed quietly, and Susie stayed at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland to train.
LeBron James is often absent. He has to attend events everywhere. He has begun signing endorsement deals, and his commercial value is exploding.
In fact, Su Xi also has endorsement invitations from China. Huang Xiaoman seems to have a lot of resources in the country. She actually helped Su Xi get a contract with the state-owned mobile telecommunications company. However, the details of the terms are still under discussion, so the contract has not been officially signed.
Su Xi was not in a hurry.
This is all meat in the bowl.
Su Xi is very aware of his irreplaceability in the domestic basketball market. Before there was another Chinese guard who could play in the NBA, he was one of the commercial unicorns in the basketball field, the other being Yao Ming.
The Cavaliers' owner and head coach were in the arena on the third weekend of April, the end of their regular season, and they managed to finish tied for last place. Together with the Denver Nuggets, they have a 22.5% chance of getting the No. 1 pick.
Although they came in the name of visiting the arena. But it can be seen that they are here to inspect James. The group of them sat in the terraces and watched silently all afternoon.
Owner Gordon Gund asked head coach John Lucas when he returned. "What do you think of Jack Su?"
"There is nothing worthy of praise. His advantages will become less obvious in the NBA. Most of the NCAA's MOPs are mediocre in the NBA." John Lucas replied.
Gordon Gund then asked: "But he got a quadruple-double in the Finals."
"It makes no sense." John Lucas was very sure: "If we need a point guard, I recommend TJ Ford. But with our current record, we are going for the No. 1 pick. Apart from LeBron, there is no need to consider anything. people."
"With your words, I feel relieved."
Gordon Gund nodded, then he turned around and asked his assistant: "What is the price for a draft pick near the top ten of the first round now?"
Um?
John Lucas is a little confused: Is he going to choose Susie the Sheep? I made it clear that I was not optimistic about it.
"Everyone is tight-lipped about this year's lottery picks. It may take two first rounds in previous years to get them, and some teams have to open their mouths and take their junk contracts." The assistant answered honestly. road.
"Then we'll wait until the results of the draw come out before we make contact," Gordon Gund said.
The business car was very silent. John Lucas, who was sitting on the small bench in the third row, was thinking: What does this mean? The boss is a bit willful, doesn't he listen to the head coach?
In fact, it’s not that I don’t listen, but that I listen on the contrary.
Why did the Cavaliers choose John Lucas as coach? Isn't it because of his 'good for nothing' coaching talent?
Otherwise, with the Cavaliers' lineup this season, it would be impossible to go straight to the bottom.
A lot of teams are struggling this year.
However, even if you display bad things, you must also display them to a certain level.
For example, the Denver Nuggets are too rough, and you can tell at a glance that they are going for the No. 1 pick.
The Cavaliers are so smart. They invite a head coach with "unfulfilled ambitions". He leads the team to play seriously, he works hard, and the players also work hard, but what can they do if they just can't beat it?
So, based on that judgment on coach John Lucas. Gordon Gund is pretty sure the team can draft Soucy.
After all, this is also the 'King's' designated helper.
"Oh, by the way, John. Your last job is completed. We will not negotiate for your contract extension. You can start looking for a new job from now on, without waiting until July 1st when the contract officially expires. "
Gordon Gund turned to John Lucas and said: "Thank you for your hard work during this period. I and the whole of Cleveland appreciate your efforts from the bottom of our hearts."
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On the fifth day of May, LeBron James returned from Portland.
His big Hummer roared outside the arena.
He brought new Nike sneakers to everyone in the gym.
Previously, he was wearing Adidas equipment. He's happy to have gotten his big break with Nike with Goodwin's help.
In other words, Nike's sincerity impressed him and his mother.
He told Su Xi: "I will soon become the first person in history. Surpassing Kobe, surpassing Hardaway, surpassing Tracy McGrady, surpassing all current superstars."
Suhi congratulates him.
After a while, James took out a small notebook and said: "Jack, when I went out this time, I helped you pay attention to what's going on outside. I know you are a gym rat and don't have time to worry about what's going on outside. But these are important to you. You are very important."
"This is the person who is out there talking bad about you."
Susie took over the small book, and the first page read: "On April 23, 2003, TJ Ford was interviewed by Sports Illustrated and said that Susie the Lamb has achieved a lot in the NCAA, but I am worried that he will not succeed in the NBA... "
Su Xi closed the small notebook and asked LeBron: "What are these?"
"Now many players have declared for the draft. There are especially many point guards this year. There are many people who want to step on your head to gain attention. I asked Frankie Walker to help you sort it out." LeBron James said: "He is a Well-informed person, he reads all the basketball reports every day, one of the Six Musketeers, we've been together since we were kids. Now he's my press officer."
Frank Walker?
Su Xi knew him and had met him several times. He was LeBron's childhood friend. LeBron lived in his house for a while when he was a child because his mother was busy making a living and Frank's father was a basketball coach. Now that James is prosperous, he brings Frank with him to do whatever work he can.
"Thank you Frank for me." Su Xi said.
"I think you should go out for a walk. Are you really not going to attend the joint training camp in Orlando?" LeBron James asked Su Xi.
"No, I made an agreement with Tim to go to Chicago to continue training after the training here." Su Xi said.
"But when you participate in the draft, you always have to show something to the team, right?" James said: "You only have to go to the joint training camp and perform well, and then a team will send you a separate trial invitation."
Su Xi had no plans to go to trial training.
He received a draft commitment from Larry Bird, and he was certain that he would be selected by the Pacers, a strong team in the Eastern Conference. Why go to other teams for trials?
"Sometimes I really can't understand your thoughts." James said: "But I admire you very much. Among the young people nowadays, there are really not many players like the two of us who are completely focused on polishing their skills and body."
Tim Grover's eyelids twitched next to him.
Although he had some doubts about James' words, this did not prevent him from giving the highest praise to Su Xi. He said to all the assistants in the locker room more than once: "Just wait and see, Jack will definitely make a name for himself in the NBA in the future. His progress is at a rate that the noisy rookies outside can't even imagine. I don't believe in the NCAA." MOP cannot become a superstar in the NBA. Jack will transcend history and become a figure like Olajuwon, Magic, and Chamberlain."
Grover spoke very highly of Suzy.
These comments, as well as Su Xi's hard work, conduct, and temperament in the training camp, all appeared on the desks of Nike and Adidas executives quickly.
Of course, the most important thing is data. Susie's daily numbers are extremely important stuff.
It is impossible for a sponsor to give tens of millions of dollars to a player without knowing anything about it.
Their investigation must be meticulous, comprehensive, and scientific.
NBA teams may choose parallel imports, but sponsors will never.
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[In the previous chapter, many friends said that the plot was too slow, so I changed the outline overnight to speed it up. But some excess is still necessary. The trial training session has been cut off. Sponsor links have also been greatly reduced. Quickly enter the main line. 】
