Su Feng demonstrated his superb ability to deal with the media.
This is not common in the NBA. Most NBA stars are not well educated, and there is usually tension between them and the media, and some unscrupulous media also like to deliberately sting them in the hope of getting bigger news. In this case, the media image of many stars is not good and they fall into a vicious cycle
Therefore, NBA officials attach great importance to players' media expression skills. After the draft every year, they will organize first-round picks to participate in learning. Including cultivating their social etiquette, financial management concepts, etc.
The NBA hopes its stars can be more 'gentlemanly' and 'civilized', and not become a low-level barbaric league.
Sponsors also like stars with good media images, so they can get more publicity and spread their products wider.
Therefore, media image is also an important indicator for them to evaluate the commercial value of players.
Su Feng's post-match interview was obviously full marks.
The last rookie who was so refreshing was the distant Grant Hill. Hill was a real media darling back then. He was born in the middle class and spoke elegantly. He was deeply loved by the media. He was selected as an All-Star in his rookie game. In his second season He beat Jordan to become the All-Star vote king.
If he had not been injured due to various season-ending injuries, his current achievements would be very high.
Among this rookie class, LeBron James also has a good media image, and he is also very decent when answering reporters' questions.
But it's still a little bit behind Su Feng's level. After all, LeBron is a high school student. And Su Feng is a top student and really loves reading, instead of just looking at the cover of a book.
This gap can be seen from the two obviously stinging questions asked by reporters and Su Feng's answers.
A reporter said, 'Su, you scored 35 points tonight, and LeBron only had 27 points, and you didn't play as much playing time as he did. Do you think you've surpassed LeBron at this point? Do you think you have a brighter future than LeBron? '
Su Feng's answer was: "As you know, our professional basketball career has just begun. We are all still in the early stages. This will be a marathon-like long-distance race, not a 100-meter sprint. What happened tonight , is the starting point of the story. Everyone’s life is full of ups and downs, spiraling upward. Maybe tonight is because I am in a more advantageous position. So, tonight, I can’t give you an accurate answer.”
"And, there's a long answer to that question. I'm ready to spend my whole career answering it, are you ready?"
Su Feng smiled and looked at this "troubling" reporter.
The reporter also smiled awkwardly, and he sat down convinced.
Su Feng was not fooled, but one thing was solid in his words, that is: The comparison between LeBron James and me has just begun, and it may last throughout his career, so please stay tuned.
If Su Feng said this before the game, or expressed it in a very abrupt way, everyone would think he was overestimating his abilities. After all, James is the chosen one and Su Feng is only a second-round pick. But at this juncture, with the help of this reporter's "provoking trouble," Su Feng was able to make a big move. You won’t think it’s presumptuous, you’ll just think… well, we’ll wait and see and let time speak.
Another 'provocative' question is.
"Su, last night, many people in Cleveland took photos of you and Scarlett dating. Did you really capture Scarlett's love because you were a hero who saved the beauty? Are you a couple now?"
The reporter seemed to want to hint at the unequal relationship between Su Feng and Scarlett.
Su Feng smiled.
He said: "No one can capture love. People can only be captured by love."
"So, have you been captured by love?"
"What do you think?" Su Feng asked with a smile. Later, he continued: "I think love is a sacred beauty that humans pursue together and cannot refuse."
"We are having a good time. For more information, please ask outside of the basketball conference."
The Nike team, Adidas team, and Reebok team all watched this press conference, and without exception, they were all attracted by Su Feng's conversation.
A rising star on the court, a ball-handling guard who can compete with LeBron James without falling behind.
A handsome 19-year-old boy, a national idol who performs a hero to save the beauty.
An elegant gentleman who handles the media with ease.
Moreover, he also has a vast Asian market behind him and is the only yellow-skinned guard to enter the NBA.
The buff stack is full.
Overnight, Su Feng’s commercial value soared like a rocket.
The NBA's savvy sponsors view players very differently than everyone else.
If Su Feng doesn't show his potential to become an elite player on the court, everything will be icing on the cake. It's all zeros in the bank account, and Su Feng's 'star potential' is just that one.
Jason Thomas received a call from Nike's general manager-level executive that night. He told Jason Thomas on the phone that they wanted to invite Su Feng to their Portland headquarters, hoping to introduce Su Feng to Nike's sneaker culture and Advantages that Nike has.
He promised to provide Su Feng with the price he wanted.
Jason Thomas wised up and said, "Okay, if you have time. You know, we're not contacting your family right now."
He wants to increase his offer.
But what he didn't expect was. Nike said with great sincerity: "Please come to Portland for face-to-face talks. We will definitely give Tony an offer that he cannot refuse."
Wow!
At that time, Jason Thomas was surprised.
He suppressed his pounding heart, took the phone away, and tried to adjust his breathing to make his tone less trembling. "Okay. Keep in touch."
He hung up the phone.
Then he pumped his fist hard.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
After punching him several times in a row, he looked down at his phone again to make sure the call had been hung up.
Ding dong!
At this moment, he received a new email on his computer. When he opened it, he was shocked.
It was actually a cooperation project sent by LV. This world-famous luxury brand actually invited Su Feng to become their Asian spokesperson.
Is this game so influential?
Jason Thomas' entire scalp was numb.
He began to understand the meaning of Su Feng's words.
It turns out that if you 'wait a little longer' you can really wait until things turn around, and you can really wait until spring comes and the flowers bloom.
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When Su Feng returned to the hotel, he received a text message notification from Jason Thomas. He is very happy and Nike will definitely give him a super contract next. It was a major strategic mistake for them to let Yao Ming go this summer. Coupled with the fact that Kobe Bryant, who was signed by the guard, is currently involved in a lawsuit, they need a spokesperson who can support the product line.
Su Feng appeared at the right time.
As long as Su Feng continues to perform well in the next few games, Nike will definitely win a super contract.
Su Feng didn't panic at all.
Because his ball rights in the Bulls have now been greatly improved, and the team's status has also been stabilized.
Team general manager John Paxson called 30 minutes after the press conference. He congratulated Su Feng for helping the team win an exciting victory. He emphasized on the phone that he was sincerely grateful for Su Feng's performance. Excitement and pride.
At the same time, he also promised that the team will focus on training him in the future.
This is a resource tilt from management.
This means that Su Feng will no longer be regarded as a second-round pick or a role player. He has officially entered the Bulls' long-term plan and become the first player after Eddy Curry, Tyson Chandler, and Kirk Hinrich. The fourth cornerstone of team building.
Bulls owner Reinsdorf called later.
"Su, you are our biggest surprise in this year's draft. I watched the game and your performance was no worse than any super rookie. In fact, you have proven your super strength in the past few games. I have instructed the team to You are included in the youth army program, and I hope you can become the leader of the Bulls' new generation."
"The Bulls have always had a fine tradition of being led by shooting guards. Come on!"
The boss encouraged: "I am very optimistic about you."
Su Feng expressed his thanks.
These two phone calls, coupled with the attitude of Coach Beal and the staff, made it clear to him that he was freed from the constraints of being a 'second-round pick'.
He is very grateful to the Cavaliers and very grateful to LeBron James.
This one game is worth more than the past four games and several months of training combined.
Moreover, because of the confrontation with James, his talent has also undergone a new transformation.
Currently, his super agility talent has been increased from 91 to 92.
Super explosive talent absorption increased from 91 to 93.
The super coordination talent is also absorbed to 91.
Plus the super strength talent is 91.
Su Feng has at least four talents that are at the first-tier level in the league, and one strength talent that is far ahead in the same position.
Coupled with the super ball-handling skills from Isiah Thomas, it has been perfected to perfection.
Su Feng's overall strength is already at lottery level among this year's rookies.
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Early the next morning, Su Feng went to the hotel to find Scarlett, and the two felt tender for a while.
When leaving, Su Feng thought that Crawford and Scottie Pippen were in a nearby hospital, so according to Chinese custom, he brought some fruit and went to visit.
This greatly moved the two of them.
Crawford patted Su Feng on the shoulder and said: "Come on, Tony. I have always been very optimistic about you. You must seize the time when we are away to support the offensive end and not let Jaylen Rose resurgence. Knock him out completely.”
In Pippen's ward, Pippen saw Su Feng carrying fruit. He was surprised at first, and then moved.
"You are the only Bulls player who comes to visit me, Tony." Pippen said: "I have always admired you, and I have always felt that you have great affection and friendship."
He was holding Su Feng, the best second-in-command who had been in the alliance for most of his life, and his true feelings were revealed at this moment.
"I plan to retire. However, I will stay in Chicago before retiring. I think I still have some skills that I can teach you. Your ability to hold the ball is very strong now, but your ability to kill at the basket is a bit poor. Here I'm a professional."
Pippen patted Su Feng on the chest: "I will help you surpass James."
Su Feng was surprised, but also very grateful.
He didn't expect that he would receive such a good gift after carrying fruits worth less than 20 US dollars.
Pippen was one of the best forwards in the 1990s who was good at attacking the penalty area. His underhand layup was called the best in the league.
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