58 million US dollars in 6 years.
As soon as this number was announced, it immediately caused a tsunami-like sensation, because Nike activated their media resources to promote it at the same time.
This is the second largest contract announced by the NBA so far.
Adidas and Tracy McGrady's lifetime endorsement contract has not announced the actual number, it is a contract with many strings attached.
And Su Feng, a second-round pick, received an endorsement contract with an annual salary of tens of millions.
Second only to LeBron James, and Nike also claims to tie Su Feng’s signature shoe sequence with LeBron James’ signature shoe.
Isn't this crazy?
It caused a huge stir within the NBA, with many stars jumping out to openly express their jealousy. In their eyes, Su Feng is just a second-round pick with a basic salary. Although he plays very well, would it be too unfair to give him an endorsement contract with an annual salary of tens of millions?
Many people think they are more worthy of this contract.
LeBron James got the news while training, with his agents, the Goodwin brothers, by his side. When he heard this number, he looked incredible: "What? He actually got 58 million? Oh! Damn, he almost caught up with me. Man, I mean, you can ask for a higher price at that time, if He’s worth $58 million, why can’t I be worth $130 million?”
"I'm worth more than twice as much as he is! At least!"
LeBron James said with some jealousy.
Of course, he didn't get angry. After all, his contract is 7 years and 93 million US dollars, which is still higher than Su Feng.
"Nike's main focus is its Asian market. There are too many Chinese people. In the future, you will also carry out large-scale promotion in Asia, which will become the largest market outside the United States." Goodwin said: "Even the first market."
James nodded.
After a while, he still said with difficulty: "But I still think he is not worth 58 million. He has only played a few good games and has just become famous."
The Goodwin brothers looked at each other helplessly and smiled. They had no choice but to go to Nike with Su Feng's contract and ask them to add more.
Compared to LeBron James’s displeasure.
What Carmelo Anthony showed was grumpiness, he was angry.
He has a very good relationship with Su Feng. They were once alumni of Syracuse University. Su Feng was his little brother and his shooter on the wing.
In terms of status, Anthony is the emperor and superstar, and Su Feng is just a substitute among substitutes.
But now, Su Feng has risen rapidly, and the speed of rise is very alarming. He has already touched the edge of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, the peerless duo.
Originally, Carmelo Anthony was quite happy for Su Feng.
However, when he saw news reports, Su Feng signed a six-year, $58 million endorsement contract with Nike. His heart twisted violently, and he couldn't bear the stimulation at all.
Because the endorsement contract he signed with Nike's Jordan brand only has an annual endorsement fee of less than 5 million, and it lasted for five years.
It doesn't matter if he loses to James. After all, James has been a hot young talent in the United States a few years ago. He entered the league as the chosen one. No one can compete with him.
But why did he lose to Su Feng?
He placed a phone call to his agent, Bill Duffy. Duffy listened to his furious rants on the phone for half an hour.
In the end, he could only give Cameron a summary: "This is market behavior."
Market behavior is a der.
It’s just that your negotiation skills are not good.
Am I not better than Tony?
Am I not the proud man of heaven?
Why is there such a big difference?
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Carmelo Anthony has a lot of resentment.
However, complaining can't change anything, it can only make him angrier.
Even players like Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James who have the cake or even the biggest piece of the cake are so jealous, not to mention other players who don't have the cake.
The contract Dwyane Wade signed with Converse only costs two to three million in annual endorsement fees. He is playing very well with the Heat. The Heat are also a young team, but he now has the momentum to overpower Odom and Butler to become the team leader. The Heat are also consciously correcting him.
Hinrich heard the news on the car radio and almost crashed the car.
He stepped on the brakes and stopped on the side of the road, his chest heaving violently: Why? Why! Why! !
His jealousy was about to explode.
Why is it not me who gets 58 million! How am I weaker than him? Just because he knocked out Sprewell, it was an accident! ! Just because he had 31 assists on the Celtics? That was also an accident! The Celtics had no defense at all!
Bang bang bang!
He punched the steering wheel three times in a row, each punch harder than the last... Bang!
The air bag exploded directly and rushed into his face. The huge impact suddenly rushed to his neck. At that time, he felt his neck was twisted.
Then, there were waves of heartbreaking pain, and it became difficult for him to turn his head.
His!
Hinrich cursed angrily, and he could only call an ambulance quickly.
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"I can't accept it." Sprewell answered the reporter's question: "I know that I made him successful, but I want to say that I did not use all my energy at that time. I was calculated."
However, it's too late for him to say anything now. He has become a laughing stock, and he also helped Su Feng get 58 million. He has become a big joke in the history of basketball.
"Why didn't Nike give me this contract? Am I not better than him? He just suddenly emerged, and I have been successful for many years." Paul Pierce also publicly expressed his displeasure.
"This will make that kid a target. Just wait and see, everyone who is jealous of him will be waiting to teach him a lesson on the court. He has not yet conquered the league, and he got such a high contract. This is the beginning of disaster. ." Stephon Marbury also made such a sound.
"I'm going to take action. I'm going to beat him."
Mike Bibby spoke forcefully.
"..."
Suddenly, many stars on match days were asked about Su Feng's sky-high endorsement contract.
Some people attack directly, some indirectly express their displeasure, and some are more educated and remain silent.
However, it can be seen that few people in the league are convinced.
Although this is a business behavior, they still feel that Su Feng is not worthy of such a high contract.
When the Lakers arrived in Chicago, they also received this news on the bus.
Then, Shaquille O'Neal started blaring. He said: "Hey, did you see it? The Chinese kid in Chicago got $58 million in endorsement fees from Nike. The endorsement fees for these guards are really amazing. Nike must regard him as the next Yao Ming. He is not as good as Yao Ming." Huge body and ability to move.”
Karl Malone nodded with deep understanding. He said to O'Neal: "After Michael Jordan, the most profitable people are these shooting guards. They can always get super endorsement fees that we could never dream of before, which are higher than salary. We inside players obviously have the highest contribution value on the court. , but there is no commercial value, this is discrimination.”
"Hey Kobe, how's your deal with Nike going? Why haven't they released a signature shoe for you yet?"
Shaquille O'Neal asked Kobe Bryant on purpose, he was being weird.
He clearly knew that Kobe was blocked by Nike because of the Eagle County incident. Nike is now treating him coldly, as if they forgot to sign a contract with Kobe in the summer.
Moreover, Kobe discovered something that made him extremely unhappy: this Chinese boy's endorsement fee was actually higher than his own.
His fists were clenched.
Kobe was very competitive in his life and did not want to be inferior to anyone. He didn't expect to be overpowered by a rookie now, and in his opinion, this rookie was quite ordinary. Why?
Kobe is unhappy.
O'Neal is getting better and better.
He deliberately said loudly: "Karl, have you ever watched that Chinese kid's game? I have seen it. He is exactly the same as Michael Jordan. Their height and wingspan...their backs are exactly the same. If he was wearing the No. 23 jersey now, he would only Looking at the back, you would think Jordan was back on the court wearing a wig."
"This is probably why Nike gives him such a high endorsement fee. He should be the first place in the Jordan Imitation Contest."
O'Neal has a great ability for eccentricity.
Karl Malone’s level of praise is also good: “Then who is second?”
Here!
O'Neal raised his chin slightly and looked at Kobe.
This is so exciting to Kobe.
Kobe's style of play is indeed very similar to Jordan's, and he has always followed Jordan as a role model. Many of his skills are in line with Jordan's. His early nickname was Peter Pan. The league has also been bundling him with Jordan, acquiescing that he is the second incarnation of Jordan.
Now that O'Neal is saying this, doesn't it mean that he is tearing down Kobe's foundation?
Kobe's fists were rattling.
He planned to have a good meeting with Su Feng in the next game, but he wanted to see who Su Feng was.
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After Su Feng completed the signing, he seemed very calm. He did not spend revengefully because he suddenly became a multimillionaire. He just rented another house that was safer, more comfortable and closer to the arena.
It’s just a drop in the bucket of what’s currently in his bank account.
Jason Thomas and Su Feng discussed a lot of investment and financial management matters. Jason Thomas suggested that Su Feng invest his wealth in the stock market, especially in Internet companies.
Su Feng asked him to introduce several stocks to him.
Su Feng bought $1 million in Nike stock and then $5 million in Apple stock. The reason is that he likes Apple's products, appreciates their design concepts, and believes that they will definitely win the hearts of more users.
Subsequently, shares in two Internet companies were purchased. One is a Chinese Internet company called NetEase, and the other is Yahoo.
They're all at rock bottom.
When Jason Thomas recommended more, Su Feng said: "Since we are all so optimistic about the Internet, why not invest this money in companies that have not yet been listed? Jason, you have worked in an investment bank before, you should There are a lot of resources out there for this.”
It dawned on Jason Thomas.
But he was a bit strange: "Tony, how do you think the Internet will definitely flourish?"
"Because I found that my fame is most effectively spread through the Internet. If I control several social networking sites, I can enjoy greater returns." Su Feng said seriously.
Su Feng started from pragmatism, but he derived the most correct answer.
Jason Thomas called Su Feng a genius.
However, he also reminded: "If we want to be an angel investment fund, our current money is not enough."
Su Feng patted his chest and said, "Believe me, there will be a steady flow of money pouring in soon."
"Okay, Tony."
Jason Thomas: "I will definitely help you build the most successful investment fund. What I lose, I will definitely get it back with my own hands. Sooner or later, I will reach the top of Wall Street."
Su Feng said: "I believe you."
Then they talked about hiring a new agent. After all, Jason Thomas is from an investment bank background, and he is not good at the specific business of a broker. And next he has to focus on investment projects, so Su Feng needs to find a reliable agent or assistant with strong execution capabilities.
Su Feng knew how valuable he was, so he didn't plan to give those agents huge dividends.
Some agents in the NBA often take away 20 to 30 percent, or even half, when negotiating endorsement contracts with players. This is ridiculous.
There are very few people like Jason Thomas who charge per order and get a fixed commission.
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Su Feng received a congratulatory call from his parents later in the evening. Everyone in China was shocked when they learned the news. After converting the exchange rate, Su Feng is a real billionaire.
People obviously didn't expect that basketball could be so profitable.
CCTV also interviewed Su Feng by phone.
They discussed the details of the negotiations.
Su Feng did not hide anything. He said that they have been in contact with each other for a long time. They have been communicating before the start of the new season, and then the price has been increasing until they recently reached this contract.
Su Feng did not mention bonus incentives. This contract had already caused enough shock, and he did not want to give many people additional incentives.
Scarlett Johansson also called Su Feng, and they were a passionate couple.
Before Su Feng got this contract, Scarlett was even more famous. Some entertainment media also like to call this relationship a relationship where the woman is strong and the man is weak, but when Su Feng proves his commercial value, their relationship becomes equal.
Of course, money never played a substantial role in their relationship. They love each other so passionately that their bodies have long formed a strong attachment, especially Scarlett. After she dated Su Feng, her eyes could no longer tolerate any other man. She just wanted to see Su Feng as soon as possible. Feng, she just wants to be with Su Feng...
This longing made her say a lot of sarcastic words on the phone, which was a small interaction between lovers.
They arranged to meet at Christmas.
During that time, Su Feng will get three days of rest.
But now, Su Feng has to consider the upcoming Lakers.
Super F4, Galaxy Battleship.
The strongest lineup in NBA history.
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