Su Xi put on a suit and asked the hotel to borrow a small conference room. He then met here with Jerry Krause and his assistant Porter.
The Bulls had to quickly adjust their draft plan because of Jay Williams' serious injury. They originally planned to pick a shooting guard... If Dwyane Wade, who was born in Illinois, fell to the seventh pick, they would not hesitate to pick it. Walk
But now, they're swinging between three point guards: Kirk Hinrich, T.J. Ford and Suhi.
Both Hinrich and Ford went to Chicago for trials, but Suhi did not, even though he had trained in Chicago for nearly a month before.
Klaus and Grover weren't on good terms, and he couldn't get specific data from Grover. So, when they came to New York, they tried to find the phone number of Su Xi's agent, and then came to see Su Xi.
It's equivalent to an interview.
However, when they took their seats, they discovered that the initiative was not in their hands.
More like...Suzy was interviewing them.
Suzy asked them about Jay Williams' injury.
Kraus replied: "It's more serious than what was reported in the news. It's not just a career reimbursement, it's very likely that there will be obvious physical defects."
"The news said that he violated the terms of the contract and drove a motorcycle dangerously, so is it possible that you will remove him from the list and not pay him the remaining contract amount?" Su Xi asked.
"Yes. We have the right to do so." Krause said: "However, the boss has agreed that even if his contract is abandoned, he will still provide him with 3 million US dollars to allow him to recover from injuries."
"very good."
Su Xi smiled: "You have done the right thing. Many players will join you because of your tolerance and charity."
Klaus also smiled and said, "Are you and Jay friends? I have the impression that you both grew up in New Jersey."
"No, we are not." Su Xi shook his head. He recalled some memory scenes and said: "In fact, we used to be the fiercest rivals. He once threatened to eat my piece of 'sushi' in one bite."
Klaus raised his eyebrows. "I am delighted by your kindness and integrity," he said appreciatively.
"But, are you going to talk to me about this? When you see me, don't you plan to fight for it, show off your strengths, and introduce your experience. This should be us interviewing you."
Klaus asked Suzy.
Susie said honestly: "The reason why I am willing to meet you is because I care about Jay Williams. I have nothing else to show."
"You don't like the Bulls, and you don't want to play in Chicago?" Klaus asked Su Xi, staring into Su Xi's eyes.
Su Xi always remained calm. He sat there, unlike an 18-year-old boy. He gave people an unprecedented sense of calm, like a peaceful sea, deep, mysterious, broad and confident. This calmness exuded was fascinating, no matter whether it was a man or a woman sitting across from him.
"I don't exclude any options. This matter is not dominated by me." Suhi said: "I am a loyal fan of both Bulls dynasties."
Klaus stood up and reached out his hand. He said to Su Xi: "I always feel that we can continue to deal with each other in the future. Thank you for interviewing me."
He made a joke.
Su Xi smiled and sent him out.
This was a brief meeting.
Assistant Porter said to Krause after going out: "This guy doesn't seem interested in the Bulls."
"No, he is very interested in the Bulls. However, he is very good at restraining his emotions. Otherwise, there is no need for him to ask about Jay Williams." Krause said confidently: "He is confirming his appearance. Opportunity, and defining the style of our team. He's a top-notch smart guy."
"So...are we really going to select him with the seventh pick?" Porter asked.
Klaus hesitated.
The figure of Kirk Hinrich has been lingering in his mind. Although he was defeated by Su Xi in the NCAA finals, Hinrich's style of play is more mature and sophisticated, and his organizational talent is also very good.
Moreover, he is very simple. He will never do anything risky. When talented player Jay Williams' dangerous driving caused his career to be scrapped, their entire management wanted to get a more controlled player.
Susie was clearly uncontrollable.
But he is really charming.
Kirk Xinrich is like the girl next door with a bare face, and Su Xi is like the plump and graceful sister with juicy breasts and plump breasts.
It’s really hard to decide.
After Klaus left, Su Xi returned to the room. He and Huang Xiaoman discussed the domestic advertising sponsorship situation for a while. Then, he couldn't help but lean towards Huang Xiaoman, and his hands began to caress, trying to make contact.
"Didn't you say that falling in love affects playing football?"
"It doesn't matter now, it doesn't matter anymore."
After a murmuring sound...the whole room was filled with happy air.
…
Su Xi had a pleasant night, and Huang Xiaoman was both sad and happy.
After he woke up the next day.
Su Xi's name is all over the major basketball media, and there are a lot of discussions on the Internet.
Because Su Xi’s training videos appeared on channel 974, channel 35 and Playboy-TV. These three are famous adult channels.
Starting from 12 o'clock last night, every time they played a video, they would play a basketball video of Su Xi.
The content of the video includes footage of Susie winning the championship at Syracuse University, footage of Susie training alone at the Chicago training camp, and footage of Susie defeating Banks in a training camp battle.
The most important thing is that there is mosaic in this Susie promotional video!
Can you bear it? Mosaic!
Why is there a mosaic? Mike O'Connor said he wanted to take the video tape to the TV station to show it, and Su Xi said he would put a mosaic on the opponent player Banks.
When Mosaic is not hit, people don’t pay much attention to it, but when it is hit... everyone knows who it is.
The fact that this video tape appeared on an adult channel is a very serious matter.
Who would have thought that after watching an exciting hand-to-hand battle, you can watch an exciting basketball promotional video?
"You can even see basketball on Playboy-TV, and David Stern should give Jack the Best Basketball Salesman Award."
Su Xi turned on the TV. He wanted to watch some draft news. After all, he would participate in the draft tomorrow.
Then, he saw the commentators on the TNT channel laughing together.
Kenny Smith said: "There is no doubt that this is a genius idea. I have a friend who turned on channel 974 last night when he was very bored. When he saw the basketball promotional video, he was shocked. He I thought I had seen it wrong...but there is no doubt that this is a genius initiative. Little Sheep Susie, very good, I...that friend remembered this name."
"This is the GOAT of adult channels. Let me tell you, Michael Jordan has always wanted to be on the cover of Playboy. He wanted to show his sexy side. However, he has never succeeded. Now, when he sees the little sheep Susie, he is already very Touched. Finally a basketball player did something he couldn't do." Charles Barkley was also talking about his friend Jordan.
Only Earl Johnson was serious: "There is no doubt that this is a wonderful publicity. It surpasses many players who talk loudly and provoke various NBA players. This is a perfect exposure for Jack's draft, and his team once again proved that they are good at packaging. players, and bring the distance between players and ordinary fans closer.”
"Don't underestimate this promotion. Most fans are users of the midnight paid channel, and the more senior fans pay more. This is a vertical promotion for basketball fans. The name Susie the Sheep has passed through this time Exposed, more than he ever scored 50+ in the NBA."
"..."
Su Xi's cell phone rang and he turned it on. It was sent by Aaron Goodwin: "Jack, your team is too strong. This is an unprecedented promotion case that directly penetrates into the depths of the fan base. No NBA star has ever thought of it. This is more than the Nike team recently What two weeks of packaging hype does for LeBron.”
Forehead….
Su Xi was shocked.
Half an hour later he showed up in Mike O'Connor's room.
O'Connor was particularly excited. He said to Su Xi: "Boss, look. I received an advertising quote from Durex."
Um?
Su Xi was unexpected.
"My friends told me that the effect this time was very good. At least 10 million paying users in the United States watched your basketball promotional video. Everyone remembers you deeply."
"Playboy would like to ask you to take a set of promotional photos and put them in their women's magazine. What do you think? Boss, did you do a good job this time? We can handle the male group and the female group in one go." Mike O'Connor said proudly.
Su Xi thought for a moment, and then he said: "Well, it's good."
He forgot that he had come to blame O'Connor.
It must be said that this propaganda did achieve a subversive effect.
When LeBron James saw Su Xi again, he couldn't help but said to Su Xi: "Brother, why don't you bring me with you for such a cool thing?"
Su Xi reached out and touched his head. "You are the chosen one and should not be associated with adult channels. It is not good for your image."
James thought about it seriously and nodded.
If Su Xi told him in advance and asked him to come along, he would definitely refuse. After all, who knew it could achieve such good results?
Moreover, the reason why Su Xi can achieve such good results is inseparable from his handsome appearance.
Audiences of adult channels are very picky about looks.
Some viewers won’t even look at people with tattoos.
When James looks like this on an adult channel, he can only act as a monster and be included in the curiosity section.
"The draft is tomorrow, are you nervous?" James asked Su Xi.
Su Xi said: "It's okay, I'm not nervous. What about you?"
"I've already thought about what I should say when I walk up first." James said with a smile. Then he said to Su Xi: "I think you should also prepare a speech for the stage. It's best to mention my name. Maybe there will be a surprise."
"You're such a stinker." Su Xi rolled her eyes at James angrily.
At this time, Wade and Anthony also came over.
The four met again, chatting happily and joking for a while about Su Xi's adult channel promotional video. Then they became smug and ambitious. James, Wade, and Anthony were full of energy. They all believed that they could overturn the entire league by entering the NBA, break the decadent old structure, and establish a new NBA order.
In comparison, Su Xi is still very low-key. He said: My current goal is to enter the league, compete with superstars and geniuses more often, and then strengthen my own strength.
"You still want to be a genius terminator." Even Wade knew Su Xi's name and joked: "You must not terminate me, I am not a genius."
If the elf hadn't fallen asleep, Su Xi would have wanted the elf to scan this 'Versailles'.
James made the final decision: "Brothers, the four of us must occupy four spots on the best rookie team in the new season. I believe we can do it."
…
At 3:30 in the afternoon on June 26, 2003, Su Xi, wearing a suit, walked into the Madison Square Garden Theater with Huang Xiaoman, Mike O'Connor and Qin Xing under the tracking of CCTV cameras.
Once backstage, reporters were not allowed to enter. Su Xi soon met Larry Bird, who secretly gave him a hint in his eyes that he was sure something wonderful would happen tonight.
Su Xi also nodded.
Before signing a sponsorship contract with Nike, he actually had not considered joining a team other than the Pacers. He felt that the Pacers were very strong, and together with himself, he would definitely win the championship within five years. Moreover, Bird's "super distance talent" makes him too greedy.
However, after the Nike contract was signed, Su Xi began to feel that going to a strong team was not conducive to his personal development. Strong teams all play a system. If he does not have the energy to exceed the system and rashly joins a strong system, he will easily become a Engineer player.
And in the terms of the contract signed with Nike. Including entering the All-Rookie Team in the first season, being elected Player of the Week more than three times in the first two seasons, being elected All-Star in the first three seasons, and being elected Player of the Month more than four times in the first five seasons.
To achieve these terms, it will not work if you are just a team player.
Therefore, after Su Xi entered the venue, he was inexplicably anxious.
He didn't know what kind of turn his fate would take tonight.
Should he go to the Pacers or another team?
Time passes slowly, and some wars without gunpowder are also being fought.
For rookies like Su Xi, this is a turning point.
For the NBA teams that choose them, it is also a gamble that determines future success or failure.
The decision they make tonight will be judged by time in the future.
Who can choose the real jade, and who will be nailed to the pillar of shame and ridiculed.
The annual draft begins.
…
(End of chapter)
