When Arenas announced that all US$50,000 would be used to purchase sports equipment for all training camp players, the training hall was filled with excitement and cheers.
Everyone even doesn't know whether to thank Arenas, Su Xi, or...Marcus Banks.
Banks' agent Todd Lamasa took out a check for US$50,000. He said gracefully: "We are willing to admit defeat. We are also very happy and agree with the way Arenas handles this money..."
"Bring it to you." Arenas took the check and held it up.
The crowd cheered again.
He didn't want to give Lamasa a chance to show off.
Lamasa was a little embarrassed.
What was even more embarrassing was that he later found Su Xi. He said that he hoped that the matter would end here in the training camp, and vaguely reminded Su Xi not to advertise it outside. At the same time, he also deliberately reminded Su Xi that he has many players in the NBA, and he should keep a line in his life.
To be honest, if Lamasa didn't use this incident to 'remind' herself, Su Xi would never do any publicity.
But now Lamasa says so.
Su Xi couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and he asked: "You mean, if I don't agree with your plan, you will let your other stars beat me?"
"You can understand it that way." Lamasa replied seriously.
He hoped that this newbie would give up before he got into trouble. The NBA is also a worldly person. If you make it difficult for everyone to get off the stage, then be careful that we make it impossible for you to get on the stage.
Su Xi smiled, and there is such a good thing, buy one get one free? He was genuinely delighted and he said, "Okay, you can call them now."
Um?
"What do you mean?" Lamasa didn't react for a moment.
"That's what it means."
Su Xi didn't say anything to him, and he walked to the other side.
Todd Lamasa was immediately furious. He had never seen such an arrogant rookie before. He gritted his teeth and secretly vowed to use all his resources to give this ignorant rookie some color.
Just then, a man came over.
"Are you Marcus Banks' agent?"
Todd Lamasa, who was already in a bad mood, turned sideways. He looked at this long-necked man with his chin raised and eyes above his head, and felt even more uncomfortable.
"What? Do you have any advice?" He said angrily.
Mike O'Connor tapped Lamasa with his goatee chin and said: "No advice, just telling you one thing. The endorsement of Nevada Farm Tractors is given to my boss, so don't bother Tom anymore." "
Um?
Lamasa stared, which was equivalent to someone taking the meat from his mouth: "Who is your boss?"
"Jack! Jack the Goat!" Mike O'Connor said arrogantly: "That's the man who just beat up Banks."
Lamasa looked shocked. He didn't expect that Su Xi would kill Banks on the court, win $50,000, and steal Banks' endorsement outside the court. Why is this guy so sinister?
At this time, Tom came over.
Lamasa asked Tom: "Did you really transfer the endorsement contract to that little sheep Susie?"
Tom looked at Lamasa calmly. The fact that he could play well with O'Connor showed that he also had some uncomfortable aspects. He raised his chin and nodded slightly: "You also watched the game, so you can tell me whether it should be changed?"
Lamasa gritted her teeth. He held out his hand: "Bring me the video."
"Already given to me."
O'Connor patted his briefcase and showed a 'sarcastic' smile.
He and Tom walked to the other side, not forgetting to tell Lamasa, "We are going to sign the contract. Thank you Banks for me. His performance made Nevada Farm Tractor decide to increase my boss's salary by $100,000, which is now 300,000." Dollars. Hahahaha.”
Lamasa's fist hardened and made a loud crunching sound. He gritted his teeth and silently recited a name: Little Sheep Susie! !
Today is the angriest day he has ever been in the industry.
Xiaoyang Suxi didn't take him seriously, and his agent became even more arrogant, trying to steal my order and even came over to taunt me.
How rude!
…
The time for the draft is getting closer.
Suhi received an invitation to the Green Room, and he will have the opportunity to enter the draft field at Madison Garden Arena.
Prior to this, he received $300,000 in endorsement fees from Nevada Farm Tractor Factory. This is the amount after taxes. As a result, Nevada Farm Tractors obtained the right to use Su Xi's image. They can use Su Xi's photos in advertising for five years.
Su Xi reviewed the contract carefully and asked Huang Xiaoman to go over it again. After confirming that it only included outdoor advertisements, promotional pages, product manuals, etc., and did not include TV or online streaming advertisements, she signed the contract.
The efficiency of the Nevada Farm Tractor Factory is faster than that of Nike. If you sign a contract in the afternoon, the money will be paid in the evening.
It's $300,000 after tax.
Su Xi was very happy and gave Mike O'Connor a bonus of 30,000.
"Boss, I have processed the video tape. I decided to promote it in the past two days. However, you also know that my influence is relatively average and I can only contact smaller TV stations."
O'Connor said to Susie.
This is what Su Xi wants. He doesn't want to make a big deal out of it, in case his draft price is affected and it makes Bird's job more difficult. However, he also wanted Lamasa to hate him and his NBA stars to attack him crazily. In this way, your talent fusion can be accelerated again.
"I can rest assured that you are doing the work." Su Xi patted O'Connor on the shoulder and encouraged him.
O'Connor was suddenly very proud, and he vowed to serve Su Xi well.
Over the years, all of his employers have said that he is not good at this or that, and that he has a strong personality and is not good at uniting people. But when he told Su Xi about his conversation with Banks' agent, instead of blaming him, Jack said: I'm very happy that you can take the initiative to defend me. I'm happier when you show off your personality.
At that time, O'Connor wanted to kneel down and give Su Xi two kisses. He was so excited that he finally met a boss who understood him.
A scholar will die for his confidant!
The level of excitement and joy in his heart was much higher than when Su Xi gave him 30,000 US dollars.
He finally gets recognition and feels 'needed'.
He couldn't wait to be pissed off for Su Xi.
His work was full of passion, and he vowed to make Jack the most commercially valuable superstar.
…
In fact, there is no need for Su Xi to publicize or not.
Because those scouts have already sent detailed reports to the desks of all general managers.
This is a piece of blockbuster information that can be said to have changed the mentality of teams in the lottery.
Because it shows Su Xi's offensive potential, three threats, breakthroughs, three-pointers, and both left and right hands.
This is a shocking trial report.
It can be said that Su Xi has only received formal basketball training for one year, but he has already become the most outstanding player in the NCAA. If he still has broad potential for improvement, then more and more teams will be willing to invest in it.
Bird couldn't sit still.
In particular, Arenas praised Su Xi in an interview in Chicago.
"If I were the general manager of the Cavaliers, I wouldn't ask for the Chosen One. I would choose Jack. This guy is not a 'sushi' or a 'lamb.' He is a goat. There is no one better than me. Get to know him better.”
"Listen, this is a talented player who works very hard. His rate of improvement is astounding. I practice with him every day and he is improving rapidly every day. His defensive ability is very strong, surpassing 90% of the so-called defenses in the league. Expert, and he can get inside and work.”
"Also, don't think that Jack can't attack. I didn't even teach him anything, and he already learned my shooting style. Reid can also testify that Michael just taught him some left-handed shooting skills, and he can now shoot in Create a real threat in the open space. This guy is a deep lefty."
"Those pundits who claim Jack can only make it to the end of the first round are going to get slapped in the face."
"I can only tell you that there is a guy who claims to be drafted in the lottery, but he was suppressed 5:0 by Jack. This one-on-one battle allowed me to get 50,000 US dollars, and I bought equipment for the entire training camp. This guy is now Already left Chicago in despair.”
"And the reason why he was dueling with Jack was because he was beaten by Jack and had no foothold in the game."
Arenas has a big mouth.
He always spits after the game.
But this time, many media outlets got inside information, proving that what he said was true.
Suhi's draft stock rose sharply a week before the draft officially began.
On June 23, Suhi left Chicago and headed to New York to prepare for the draft.
To be honest, he was a little nervous. He didn't know what would happen next, which team he would be selected by, and which city he would go to to start a life.
He is full of expectations.
He met Carmelo Anthony in New York.
After not seeing each other for two months, Anthony became stronger again.
Anthony took Su Xi to customize a suit for the draft. On the way, he told Su Xi: "Jack, if I am not selected with the second overall pick, I will be selected with the third overall pick."
This matter was already clear after the Cavaliers selected the first pick. Anthony is the second best player in this rookie class. After the Cavaliers made it clear that they would not consider anyone other than James, the only picks left for him were the second and third picks.
"I don't want to go to Detroit. They are already a championship-level team and there is no room for me to play there." Anthony and Su Xi said.
Su Xi nodded and said, "It's good to go to Denver."
"Has any team given you a draft commitment?" Anthony suddenly asked.
"Yes." Su Xi didn't hide it.
"What's the rank?"
"They're not a lottery team, but they're going to talk about trading up," Suhi said, shaking his head.
Anthony was very happy. He said: "I hope you will be selected by the Western Conference team, so that we can be closer. Do you think we can become All-Stars immediately after entering the league? We will pull those high-ranking star players." Come down? I can't wait to join the league. I want to go up against Tracy McGrady, I want to dunk on Kevin Garnett, I want Tim Duncan to see my back-turning..."
Anthony was full of reverie.
So does Su Xi.
However, what he was thinking was: NBA superstars, please don’t let me down.
Also: When will my fifth super talent come? I really wish I had super jumping talent, I really want to fly up and turn around and dunk! That's what Reggie does best.
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(End of chapter)
