Sprewell left injured, Kevin Garnett entered the hospital for examination, and the Timberwolves suffered consecutive heavy losses tonight.
The home fans began to leave in despair, they no longer had expectations for victory tonight.
So does Sanders.
The Bulls carried out the final sweep, but the remaining soldiers of the Timberwolves no longer showed a strong will to resist. After the score gap further widened, they chose to give up.
Su Feng scored 37 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds and 6 steals before taking a rest. At this time, the Bulls' lead had reached 19 points. The game also entered the second half of the fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves once again announced the arrival of garbage time.
Su Feng returned to the bench and was greeted by the coaching staff and teammates. Everyone stood up and high-fived him.
Su Feng's performance in this game was phenomenal, and he won everyone's heartfelt respect. His counterattack penalty against Sprewell is extremely rare in the entire rookie history.
Sprewell used his clown-like performance to push Su Feng to the legendary seat.
"You need your agent to do something to promote tonight's game." Pippen said to Su Feng on the bench: "In addition to being able to play ball, our athletes must also learn to package themselves. Look at LeBron in Cleveland. James, he's very good at using media resources."
Pippen said wise words to Su Feng.
Although the players speak for themselves through their games, the quality on the court is the most important. But if you have a strength of 90 points and the packaging is promoted as 95 points, it won’t be too inconsistent. As long as you don't want to gasp and claim that you are the GOAT, ordinary fans will not be disgusted, let alone laugh at you.
Beep!
The final whistle sounded.
121:96.
The Chicago Bulls easily defeated the Timberwolves.
As soon as the game ended, reporters on the sidelines couldn't wait to gather around.
Because Minnesota is a small city and it's freezing and snowy, it's basically all local reporters from Minnesota, as well as one or two Bulls team reporters.
This is why many stars don't want to play in small markets. First, a small football market means a small city, and life and entertainment are not as good as in a big city. Another thing is that it is too far away from the mainstream media. The exposure of many core players in small ball markets in the media is not as good as that of the starters of big city teams such as Los Angeles and New York.
Moreover, there are more commercial activities in big cities, not to mention entertainment activities.
"Su, we saw that you knocked down Sprewell tonight, and you took an all-round lead in the duel with him. Is this because his remarks before the game irritated you?"
The Bulls' team reporters immediately gave Su Feng a "ball".
"Strictly speaking, it's not stimulation, but motivation. His words were like a sharp knife hanging above my head. He said he was going to destroy me. I had to cheer up and be at 100%. Fortunately, I did it. I Without being punished, I scored 37 points, stole him five or six times, and he didn't score a point with me guarding him."
Su Feng said calmly.
His tone was even modest, but his content was too 'domineering'.
These facts are uncomfortable for Minnesota reporters.
A Minnesota reporter asked: "Su. Putting aside these grievances, you knocked Sprewell directly to the ground during that possession and caused damage to his nose and elbow joints. You have no problem at all." Really? You can obviously break through quickly and complete the attack quickly. But you are deliberately teasing him."
This sentence was full of hostility.
Moreover, it is messy.
Su Feng was obviously stunned. This logic puzzled him and he couldn't help but laugh. He said sarcastically: "I think you should ask Sprewell this question, why was he knocked down by me? And why did an ordinary fall cause him to be so seriously injured?"
Su Feng is a reserved person, and he did not say "it is his own fault", but anyone who has watched the game will definitely know what Su Feng means.
Later, a reporter asked Su Feng how he felt about winning this game.
Su Feng replied: "Very good. This victory has improved our record and will greatly benefit our entire regular season situation and playoff probability."
"Your statistics tonight are so outstanding. You are already the player with the most 30+ points among this rookie class. Do you think you have the ability to compete with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony?"
A Minnesota reporter asked a trap question.
"I am confident in myself at all times. I have been racing against myself. What I care about most is...whether I can defeat myself yesterday. As for who I am comparing myself to, I have no reference." Su Feng answered calmly. .
"Then do you think you have become stronger?" the reporter asked.
"Of course. In June of this year, no reporter asked me if I had the ability to compare with LeBron and Cameron." Su Feng made a huge move.
"Then have you complained about being selected in the second round? Do you think the teams that didn't select you in the first round are very stupid." This reporter's questions are all trying to set the pace.
But Su Feng dealt with it with ease. He said: "Everything is the best arrangement. I am grateful to God for allowing me to start my career in Chicago. Here I have received the care of my teammates, the help of the coaching staff, and the care of the management. The fans love it.”
Su Feng's high emotional intelligence made it impossible for this reporter to find any gaps.
He gave a wry smile. Few NBA reporters could escape his barrage of questions. Many stars made big news under his questioning.
At this time, a female reporter who looked like an intern next to him asked Su Feng: "Su, before the game, Sprewell said he wanted to destroy you. Now that the game is over, how do you evaluate Sprewell?"
Su Feng thought for a while and said, "It's okay not to mention it!"
Um?
The reporters were stunned. They didn't expect Su Feng's answer to be this.
But Phil Knight in front of the TV was already applauding. He liked the answer so much.
Just don’t mention it.
Ha ha.
excellent!
Phil Knight had already figured out how to promote it. He immediately asked the executive president to call the general manager of the marketing department and put him in charge of comprehensive media promotion.
In the next three days, he wants the entire basketball circle to talk about Sprewell being beaten by Su Feng.
But the CEO frowned a little: "We haven't signed him yet, so we use our own resources to promote it. Is it too hasty? What if he is signed by another brand?"
"This opportunity cannot be missed." Phil Knight said firmly: "We will definitely sign him. He is a smart man, and he knows which brand to sign with is more beneficial to his career."
"Also, he should also be shown our propaganda capabilities."
Phil Knight has a winning chance. Since meeting Su Feng, he knew that Su Feng was a smart man. And his parents are also very smart and wise businessmen. Such a family naturally knows who to cooperate with is the best solution.
"Call his agent and say we're going to Chicago this Saturday to talk to them about signing him."
…
As soon as Su Feng entered the locker room, he was sprayed with champagne. Eddy Curry and Scottie Pippen took the lead in celebrating.
Beating the No. 1 team in the Western Conference is something worth celebrating.
Su Feng's defeat of Sprewell is even more worthy of celebration.
Double happiness.
His teammates sincerely congratulated Su Feng on his growth and progress, and Coach Bill was particularly proud to say: "The best investment we have made this year is to select you with the 37th overall pick."
The locker room was filled with laughter.
Su Feng celebrated with his teammates and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
He was then invited by the media officer to attend the post-match press conference.
As the best player in the game, he deserves this courtesy.
At the post-match press conference, Su Feng still spoke with great humor, sincerity and high emotional intelligence.
Even the Minnesota media likes Su Feng.
Even though Su Feng beat Sprewell badly on the court, even knocking him down with his nose broken and his body covered in blood.
But Madman's reputation has never been very good, and its relationship with the media is also tense.
Coupled with his dirty actions on the court, even local reporters could not embarrass Su Feng without conscience.
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In 2003, the Internet had begun to take shape in the United States. Although Internet companies were experiencing a stock market crash in the U.S. stock market, it did not prevent the number of Internet users from increasing.
The video of Su Feng knocking Sprewell down on the court is being reposted crazily on the Internet, starting with the portal website Yahoo. One titled 'Atrocious! The most elegant and bloody swagger in the history of the NBA! ' was promoted to the homepage. When people saw this gorgeous and elegant action that shook the opponent's body with blood, they immediately grabbed the traffic password.
Even netizens who don’t play basketball were attracted by this picture, so they reposted it one after another.
Basketball fans were a little belatedly aware of the incident, but when they saw that the person who was knocked down was the league's famous murderer Sprewell, they increased their efforts to spread the word.
Moreover, basketball fans can see the details of the picture. On the professional fan forum, someone quickly pointed out that the reason why Sprewell was so badly injured was because he did not hold back his good intentions. He wanted to knock over the attacker and attack with an elbow. And finally he wanted to use boxing moves...
Professional analysis makes people more curious about this game that is not broadcast live in the United States.
As a result, netizens automatically searched.
When they found out Sprewell's statement before the game that he wanted to destroy Su Feng and compared it with the content of the game, the fans were so happy... How could a madman be beaten to this extent by a rookie? The rookie scored 37 points and stole 5 times from him, but he only scored 6 points and was knocked down in the end?
Soon, fans edited out all the shots of the match between the two and made a highlight reel.
This highlight was circulated wildly in the fan circle. After all, there are very few "rookie slaps in the face" incidents in the NBA. The person who got slapped in the face was the notorious madman Sprewell, and everyone thought this was simply awesome.
No one sympathized with Sprewell.
Public opinion on the Internet exploded.
Nike is still issuing press releases at this time.
This was beyond their expectations.
…
Su Feng received a call from Jason Thomas at the hotel.
Jason Thomas was so excited and incoherent on the phone that he even screamed for a long time before he started to express complete sentences. "Tony! We are rich! Tony! You are great! Your decision is right. Do you know how high Reebok offered us? 60 million US dollars in 7 years, 60 million US dollars in 7 years!! Close to 10 million per year!”
"You don't have to do anything to become a billionaire. You know, what can I do for you with this money? I can make you a billionaire, or even 10 billion. We don't have to squeeze anymore." Economy class, we no longer have to eat hard baguettes in cheap motels.”
Jason Thomas was excited.
"Adidas has also updated their offer. They said they are willing to sign a contract with us for US$50 million over six years."
"Nike called and said they would be in Chicago on Saturday with an offer we couldn't refuse."
"And KFC, and Apple..."
My mailbox is almost full.
"God, tell me, what kind of game did you play? Why do so many people suddenly come to us waving checks?"
Su Feng frowned and said, "I defeated a star who claimed to defeat me."
"Who? A player from the Timberwolves?" Thomas didn't watch the game, but he knew the Bulls were playing against the Timberwolves.
"Sprewell." Su Feng said.
"Wow!" Thomas screamed: "He was the Knicks' top star before, and you actually defeated him. Oh, my God, no wonder they are so active."
Su Feng said: "Don't agree to any signings yet, wait until I return to Chicago to meet with Nike."
"Okay." Jason Thomas had no doubts this time.
Su Feng's worth rose so fast that he began to believe that Su Feng's choice was correct.
hang up the phone.
Su Feng muttered. Reebok's contract with Yao Ming was 7 years and 50 million US dollars, and now they are willing to offer 7 years and 60 million US dollars, which is very sincere.
However, Su Feng felt that the sincerity was not yet there.
Although his endorsement fee is already higher than that of Yao Ming, he is a defender and the market value of a defender is higher. Secondly, Su Feng's current statistics are better than Yao Ming's rookie season. Although the shooting guard position is highly competitive, he is the only one in Asia. And Su Feng firmly believes that he will get better and better.
The most important thing is that Yao Ming was a Nike player before signing with Reebok, so he was married for the second time.
In the sneaker endorsement market, the difference between 'first marriage' and 'second marriage' is very big. Sneaker companies attach great importance to the first cooperation, and they need to pay a lot of costs for jumping around.
Just like Kobe Bryant, who jumped to Nike in the summer. But the contract given by Nike is far less than that given to LeBron James.
He only received $45 million for five years, $9 million per year.
Calculated according to the inflation coefficient, this is not even as high as the six-year $48 million he signed with Adidas as a fledgling. The positioning of Kobe Bryant's signature shoes in Adidas is lower than that of Tracy McGrady, who came from behind. Moreover, McGrady got a lifetime contract from Adidas. Kobe did not get it, so he voluntarily gave up negotiations with Adidas.
On top of that, Kobe's last signature shoe at Adidas didn't sell well. (The appearance is very low, too ugly.)
After Nike signed Kobe, Kobe was involved in a sex scandal. Now Kobe is in a state of distress, and he must travel back and forth between the court and the court.
This is why Nike is eager to find another impact defender.
This was of great help to Su Feng's negotiations.
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