Li Yan's popularity continues to grow. Gorgeous and practical passing is Li Yan's characteristic. "Magician" is Li Yan's label.
When a player has a loud nickname and distinctive characteristics, he is not far from a star, and the same is true for Li Yan.
Exceptionally, Li Yan's appearance is absolutely handsome in the NBA where beasts are rampant. This is also an important factor why he is so popular among American audiences, especially female fans.
Coincidentally, "Answer" Allen Iverson and "Melo" Carmelo Anthony are also loved by many female fans because of their outstanding looks among black people.
In fandom parlance, this is a fan.
When fans of Iverson and Anthony saw Li Yan, their love naturally spread directly.
"Do all the handsome guys appear in a group?" Many female fans felt so happy that the three handsome guys, Iverson, Anthony, and Li Yan, gathered in the Nuggets.
Especially Li Yan, with his handsome appearance and strong figure, not to mention the blessing from the mysterious East, this is simply a bUff explosion for female fans in North America.
Facts have proved that the aesthetic standards of the East and the West are consistent. There is no need to deceive ourselves. There is no so-called "Asian high-end face".
Even in Hollywood, many female stars have publicly expressed their love for Li Yan. They think Li Yan is too charming.
The rising popularity has brought huge sponsorships from countless advertisers.
In particular, China is developing at a rapid pace, and no big brand is willing to miss the world's largest market.
They have already seen the energy of the mysterious East. Yao Ming's sudden emergence has made bettors a lot of money, and the Rockets' market value has risen again and again.
Now Li Yan is here, wow! This is a defender!
In the NBA, the market appeal of guards is definitely much stronger than that of centers.
Hedong in thirty years, Hexi in thirty years.
Gouzi made an insulting offer of US$600,000 over two years to Li Yan at the beginning of the season, but now it seems like a joke.
However, it is understandable when you think about the fact that Gouzi's original contract extension offer for Yao Ming was only 1.6 million US dollars for four years.
After all, Yao Ming is the number one pick, and Li Yan is just a "temporary worker" without a fully guaranteed contract.
"Boss, the latest offer I received from Gouzi is US$40 million over five years, and I promise to launch signature sneakers for you this season." Li Yan's agent team reported.
Signature shoes are the symbol of a superstar, and not many stars in the entire NBA can have signature shoes.
And 40 million US dollars in five years is quite a lot.
For comparison, the contract reached by Chris Paul, the representative of the new generation of point guards, with the Jordan Brand is only US$4 million per year.
Kobe Bryant's first sneaker contract was six years and $48 million; LeBron James's seven-year, $90 million contract set a historical record.
Of course, LeBron James is the "Chosen One". Even if Li Yan has the bonus from the Chinese market, Gouzi doesn't think he can match the value of the "little emperor".
"Hmph!" Li Yan was calm and even wanted to laugh. As a man with a system, do you look down on me or the system?
If it were Li Yan before, he might have signed it, but now he is very confident.
"Tell Gouzi that there is no need to negotiate a contract lower than that of LeBron James." Li Yan said.
"What? Boss, if you do this, there will be no negotiation. It is impossible for Hook to give you the same contract as LeBron."
"No need to talk? I didn't plan to talk to him in the first place!" Li Yan was very tough.
"Boss, Hook is the most popular player in the NBA and the global market. Should we think about it again?"
"Hookzi was not the boss at first, until he met Jordan." Li Yan said calmly: "I will prove who is the god of basketball in this era!"
"Hiss!" The other end of the phone gasped, our boss has great ambitions.
But think about it, in just a few months, Li Yan went from "water fountain manager" to "all-star starter". Isn't this a miracle?
It seems reasonable to go one step further! And as an excellent employee, since the boss has made up his mind, he should naturally do his best to achieve the boss's intention.
"Boss, there are also quotes from several other brands: Adidas' contract is for 5 years and 45 million US dollars; Li Ning's contract is for 5 years and 30 million US dollars plus equity; Anta's contract is for 5 years and 30 million US dollars. In addition to equity, Anta Expressing willingness to independently develop a sub-brand for you, similar to Jordan under Gouzi; 361° 40 million U.S. dollars in five years plus equity..."
Li Yan's brokerage team is still very capable. They sorted out all the brand quotations.
Finally, I suggested that if Li Yan wants to take a gamble and take off, a domestic brand that gives equity is undoubtedly the best choice.
They combined the quotations of all domestic brands and the competitiveness of their products, and the final suggestion was to select the best among Li Ning and Anta.
From a professional perspective, although there are domestic brands that offer higher prices, for the sake of your career you still have to choose a reliable brand to cooperate with.
Nowadays, the only domestic basketball shoes that are good are Li Ning and Anta. Basketball shoes from other brands, well, they look good, but then they disappear.
Naturally, Li Yan would not joke about his career for money.
"Then let's talk to Li Ning and Anta. We are not doing charity. Remember to maximize the benefits!" Li Yan warned.
"Copy that! Boss, you are so decisive!" The other end of the phone did not forget to flatter me at the end.
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There is no airtight wall in the world, and the news that Li Yan rejected Gouzi's five-year, US$40 million contract became a hot search topic.
The article stated that Li Yan asked Gouzi to give LeBron James a contract price before starting negotiations.
This directly caused an uproar and shocked the entire basketball circle.
The American media generally believe that even if Li Yan becomes an All-Star, he shouldn't be so ambitious. LeBron James is the "Son of the Chosen One," and your value is only dependent on the Chinese market.
Leaving China aside, although Li Yan is excellent, he is definitely not up to the level of a top star.
Kobe, James, Wade, Iverson, McGrady, Nash, Carter...
There are many names in front of Li Yan, young people should still keep their feet on the ground!
Of course, many people support Li Yan, especially the domestic media and fans.
Because they have already learned that Li Yan will choose to sign a contract with a domestic brand.
This is a big deal. You must know that Chinese companies are developing rapidly now, and they need an opportunity to rush into the world.
And Li Yan is likely to be the key to opening the door of miracles!
Foreign brands can do it, why can’t we ourselves?
