Basketball: Starting from the Rodman template

Chapter 59
The next day, "Magic" Johnson prepared an agent contract.

He also hired a lawyer specifically for Woody.

When Woody knew about this, he was stunned!
Ask a lawyer for the other party to see if there is any problem with the contract you drafted, and it has to be you, "Sorcerer"!
But think about this guy throwing "chicken" to the teammate's room, recording a kneeling video begging Michael Jordan to come back... Compared with these disturbances, this thing is a bit normal now.

Johnson mainly wanted to embody a "gentleman who is open and honest."

Woody himself also carefully read the contract. When he saw that Johnson only wanted 1% of the player's contract commission and 5% of the commercial commission, he froze for a moment.

Because he needs a broker sooner or later, he usually pays attention to the broker circle.

Under normal circumstances, the income of NBA agents mainly comes from two aspects, one is the player's team contract, and the other is the commercial contract.

Most team contracts are 4%, while commercial contracts have a higher commission, 10% and 15% are not uncommon, and some big-name agents even ask for a 20% commission.

Johnson seems to be just a "rookie agent", but with his means, the conditions for serving a rookie like Woody can be higher.

Johnson said: "Dude, believe me, if you really give someone the chance to compete with me, you will see some contracts that are harsher than I treat myself! Some agents are even willing to give you money first!"

It's that hot!

Woody scratched the tip of his nose, he didn't have the nerve to ask, where can he find such a "taken advantage" who gave him money first?

He was really moved.

After all, Wu's father and Wu's mother still owe a sum of money and haven't paid it back!
Of course he hopes that the sooner he can get in, the better!
However, this kind of desperate agent is ruthless to himself, and he is also ruthless to his clients. After Woody understood this truth, he naturally gave up the idea of ​​"seeking skins with tigers".

It is better for him to choose some agents who are relatively less paranoid.

Besides, in the face of "Magic" Johnson's percentage, there are really few agents who are more capable than Johnson.

After reading the entire contract, Woody didn't find any problems, and glanced at Johnson Gulai's lawyer next to him...

No, he still feels a little weird!

Overcoming the strangeness, he asked the lawyer if he had any questions.

Lawyers usually have quick eyesight, including the one in front of him. He can see the weirdness in Woody's eyes. He uses his professional ethics to guarantee that there is nothing wrong with this contract.

"Okay, I'm fine here!"

Woody picked up the pen and wrote his name on the contract.

Johnson's name had already been written, and when Woody's name was completed, the contract would take effect immediately.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

……

Johnson was quick to step into the role, and after the official signing, he got busy.

Just waiting for Woody to tell the whole story, Johnson couldn't help being stunned: "Are there so many invitations?"

Interview invitations from local newspapers, TV stations, and major basketball newspapers and magazines...

Cover shoot invitations for various basketball magazines...

There are also invitation letters and invitation calls for various invitational competitions...

That's what Woody has received in the two or three days since St. Mary's won the Ohio Division I state championship.

It's just that Woody wanted to determine his future plans first, and then deal with these things, so he put it on hold. ——Mainly, Woody is also very clear that these interviews and filming, the questions at that time will always be his choice in the summer, he does not have a clear idea, it is difficult to give a definite answer.

Johnson wiped his shiny "potato", sweat was all over his forehead.Then he began to classify these media interviews, and said while categorizing: "Dude, you are a very popular guy now, and your decision will be very valuable, so we must use this as a bargaining chip and exchange it with some media with more exposure, such as ESPN or TNT. As for NBC, which has no cooperation with the NBA right now, we will put it on hold for now. After the draft is over, it will not be too late to consider them..."

"Then the magazine's cover invitation is also the same rule. "Sports Illustrated" is a sports magazine with the largest circulation in the United States. We must accept it! You are the first Huaxia high school student to appear on this magazine. You are full of gimmicks. We can discuss with the "Sports Illustrated" people that the weekly magazine that you will be on the cover of will be released before the draft. This will increase your popularity. Of course, they will definitely ask us for some conditions, such as the first interview after the draft. We give such chips..."

"Then there is the invitational tournament, the McDonald's All-Star Weekend. We will definitely participate. This is a very big exposure. Moreover, only the best high school students in the United States are eligible to participate every year. This is a status symbol! It just so happens that it will not be held until late April, and there is still a month to go. During this month, you can improve a lot, and let the media see your different aspects. Believe me, when the lottery in May is over, you will definitely be the guy that all high-ranked teams want to invite for trial training!"

……

Woody was sweating profusely listening to Johnson's analysis.

At this time, he really realized how important it is for a player to have an agent. Otherwise, these things alone would take him a long time to understand.

And now...

In 10 minutes, Johnson made it clear to him.

After sorting out the current announcements that Woody needs to reply to, Johnson began to arrange the time.

This is also a technical job, because during this period, Johnson also made an improvement plan for Woody. How to ensure that these announcements will not affect Woody's normal training. After about half an hour of groping, Johnson gave the answer:
"Boy, you live in Los Angeles recently!"

As the second largest city in the United States and the place with the most media exposure, it is obviously not that difficult to gather all the announcements here!

Woody thought for a while and made a request: "Can my second uncle live here as well?"

Johnson didn't hesitate for a second: "No problem at all!"

He wasn't surprised Woody made such a request.

Just kidding, in the NBA, which player doesn't take care of his family?
Even a loyal "good buddy" like Allen Iverson even raises gangsters together!
Woody's request, in his opinion...

It's very NBA!

Woody's idea is also very simple:
As far as Johnson is concerned, during his time in Los Angeles, his food and clothing will definitely not be bad.The second uncle has worked hard all his life, so what's wrong with enjoying it in advance!
That is to say, there is no such condition for the time being, otherwise, Woody will let Wu's parents and Wu's mother enjoy it in China first...

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(End of this chapter)