knife point guard

Chapter 75 [Win-win means Nike wins twice]

When Su Xi turned on the TV, the draft lottery was over.But CBS is still interviewing people involved in the draft.

Suzy watched an angry Grizzlies general manager Jerry West on TV, saying: "This kind of selection mechanism is just ridiculous."

For the Grizzlies, that's true.In fact, they only have a 6.4% probability of winning the No. [-] lottery this year. According to this probability, they can only get the sixth overall pick at most.However, they were lucky enough to get the second pick in the end.However, when they got the second pick, the draft pick was transferred to the Detroit Pistons...the Detroit Pistons who are currently playing in the Eastern Conference Finals.

This goes back to 1997, when the Pistons and the Grizzlies completed a deal. The Pistons traded Otis Thorpe, the All-Star at the time, for a protected first-round pick in 2003. This protected restriction is very special: First pick protection.In other words, unless the Grizzlies win the No. [-] pick, any other picks they get must be transferred to the Pistons.

The Pistons got the second pick in the draft year for no reason, which makes people look forward to their next season.

In addition, Cleveland got the No. [-] pick without any risk.

The Denver Nuggets only got the third pick.

The Raptors got the fourth pick, and the Miami Heat got the fifth pick.And so on: LA Clippers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Sonics, Grizzlies (from Rockets), Sonics (from Bucks), Magic, Celtics …

"To be honest, when I got the fifth pick, my first thought was: Yes, I won't be traded." Caron Butler, the Heat player on TV, said with a smile on his face in an interview .

Then Suzy saw an interview with Joe Dumars, and he was thanking God that he was the luckiest guy in the lottery.

In contrast, Jerry West vomited blood angrily.He is making drastic changes to the Grizzlies, and he hopes to create a super youth army in Memphis.Had they not had that 1997 deal, they would have had a very successful run this year.Because they have two lottery picks.

"At the time, we were really like fledgling birds, an expanding team. We were a young team desperate for veteran talent and leadership. And the opportunity was there. There, let us trade a guy like this. Our research and bets tell us that Otis Thorpe can help our basketball team, both on and off the court." TV interviewed the Grizzlies Jackson, the team president, explained it this way.

Su Xi was very interesting to watch, and he liked to hear such stories.

Then, he was a little embarrassed.

Because the topic changed, the commentators began to discuss: "The most promising player for the Grizzlies this year is the lamb Suzy, Jerry West has expressed Suzy's appreciation, and they now lack a strong point guard. Picking Suzy the Lamb at No. 13 is a risky spot, he's the MOP after all."

"And West has a soft spot for the 13th pick."

Said the senior analyst on TV.

Su Xi felt like he was eating melons. He didn't even know where Memphis was, and he didn't know what players the Grizzlies had.

One second he was feeling that the Grizzlies are really unlucky, and the next second they swore that he might be selected by the Grizzlies.

The draft is really a game full of suspense.

At this time, Su Xi received a call.

After three and a half hours of high-intensity negotiations, Aaron Goodwin finally brought accurate news to Su Xi.

"Jack, I did my best."

"However, the results are satisfactory."

Aaron Goodwin's opening remarks are like this, and then he said: "Nike is willing to give you a five-year contract of 5 million US dollars, with an average of 4500 million US dollars per year. This is already the highest contract in the history of the NBA. It is second only to the upcoming signing LeBron James contract."

"Although Adidas and Reebok have strong signing intentions, I feel that even if they can spend a little more money. Their operation and promotion are not as good as Nike. Nike is too experienced in the field of basketball shoes. They successfully promoted Michael Jordan. That's why I suggest you work with them."

"It's just that their contract terms also include some mandatory requirements for the best rookie team, the best rookie of the week, the All-Star, and the best player of the week."

Alan Goodwin said honestly to Su Xi: "I really can't help you ask for more, which is beyond the boundaries of my imagination. I originally thought that you could only get an average contract of 700 million US dollars at most. "

Su Xi nodded: "Okay, thank you for your work. If I sign a contract with them, I will pay you commission as soon as possible, and I will give you a little extra reward. Although the average annual salary of 1000 million is not reached .”

Aaron Goodwin over there was very happy, he said: "Jack, are you willing to sign with them?"

"No, I want to chat with them again." Su Xi said: "You can tell them my phone number, such an important cooperation, we also need a formal meeting."

Arrangements were quickly made by Aaron Goodwin.He walked into the conference room and handed the phone to Phil Knight.

Phil Knight said on the phone: "Hello, Jack. I am Phil Knight. I admire your skills and wisdom very much, and your training attitude is even more impressive. This is what I am willing to reach a cooperation with you important reason."

"Thank you very much for giving me this unprecedented contract. I want to know, what height do you think I will reach in the NBA?" Su Xi asked bluntly.

Phil Knight on the other end of the phone was silent for a while, he put the phone on the table, and then turned on the speakerphone: "This is a very difficult question, I will let my best assistant Vaccaro answer your question .He single-handedly found Michael Jordan, he had a natural talent for judging the potential of players."

Phil Knight told Vaccaro of Suzy's questioning.

Vaccaro and everyone did not expect Su Xi to ask this question.

However, Vaccaro thought for a while, and he said seriously: "Jack, I am Vaccaro. I am the person in charge of a comprehensive evaluation of you for this business cooperation. My answer is that you will become the All-NBA player." Star players, because you have amazing market appeal and popularity, just like Beckham in football, even if you are not the most powerful football king, you are a star with very high market value."

"OK, I probably know what you want from me."

Su Xi settled down, and he went on to say, "I have a proposal."

"I decided to take a gamble with you for 500 million US dollars. I can sign a 5-year 4000 million US dollars contract with you."

As soon as Su Xi said this, Aaron Goodwin's face became tense, and he even wanted to hang up the phone directly: Hey, hey, I finally talked about the 500 million, you just throw it away?Then just give it to me!According to the original market, you should also give me 500 million.

At this time, Su Xi's voice continued to pass through the receiver.

"I need to get a bigger reward. In this contract time, if I become the best team player in the NBA, I need an additional $1000 million. If I get the best defensive player, I need $1000 million. If I become NBA regular season MVP, I need to add another 2000 million US dollars. If I win the NBA Finals MVP, you have to give me an additional 2000 million US dollars. If I win the finals MVP or regular season MVP, you need to give me another 2000 million US dollars Ten thousand dollars."

After Su Xi finished speaking, the scene was silent.

They never thought that Su Xi would give up 500 million and then propose such a shocking treaty.

He actually felt that he could be selected to the best team, the best defensive player, the regular season MVP, the finals MVP, and even the regular season MVP and the finals MVP.

Although the amount he said was huge.

However, as long as he achieves any one, he is a first-line superstar.And to achieve two of them, superstar, to achieve more than three, that is a historical superstar.

When everyone was still in shock, Phil Knight made a final decision: "Jack, I bet you. Add two more of you. As long as you achieve any of them, I will open a separate production line for you and create exclusive signature shoes for you." .If you win the MVP of the regular season or the MVP of the finals, I will give you 5% of the signature shoe dividend. However, I will add another one. After 5 years, under the same quotation, we have the right to match. "

"Yes," Su Xi said, "but when I ask to sign the contract, I will pay 50% of the amount of my guaranteed contract."

This condition is very harsh, and the face of Nike staff changed drastically.It has never been customary to pay 50% upfront.Moreover, such a huge amount of money is enough to send many eighteen or nineteen-year-old teenagers into the fallen world.

"Yes!" Phil Knight said: "However, the remaining guaranteed salary is paid on an annual average. If you can't enter the All-Rookie Team in the first season, you have not been selected 3 times in the first two seasons and the last week The best player has not been selected as an All-Star in the first three seasons, and has not been selected as the best player of the month for 4 or more times in the previous five seasons. We reserve the clause not to pay the remaining contract salary."

"Yes." Su Xi was confident.

Everyone was dumbfounded, they didn't expect the negotiation between the founder and Su Xi to be so... simply?Or willfulness.

And more willful happened later.

Phil Knight said: "I am moved by your strong self-confidence. Therefore, we don't need you to pay 500 million US dollars to bet against each other. We will still provide you with a 5-year contract of 4500 million US dollars. You are the most arrogant and most arrogant I have ever seen. The arrogant and confident player, I like your personality."

The Goodwin brothers looked at each other, dumbfounded at the same time.

What's happening here?The 500 million we talked about desperately, you push it back and forth, what do you mean?
Is the 3-hour verbal battle with me just a dispensable tool to add to the fun?
Vaccaro immediately understood Phil Knight's thoughts.

This is why he gave Jordan an extra Ferrari on the day he signed with Jordan.

why?
Now that the cooperation has been reached, be generous.The bond must be made thoroughly.Nobody doesn't like losing something and finding it again.

Moreover, he was able to get Phil Knight's seemingly 'reckless' bet.

If you only listen to their conversations, you will feel very unprofessional and very emotional.

However, study carefully.You will find that both sides are well thought out.Su Xi retreated to advance, releasing strong self-confidence.

Phil Knight struck while the iron was hot, and he pushed the already extremely difficult game to the next level.

In fact, as long as Su Xi achieves any point, they will laugh from ear to ear.

If Su Xi got away with achieving two points, they would pop champagne to celebrate.The commercial payoff will be absolutely unprecedented.

The signature shoes are sure to sell out.

As for the signature shoe dividend that Phil Knight said at the end, the difficulty is too high. How many people have won the Finals MVP in NBA history?Since there are awards, there are only Shaquille O'Neal, Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan, who are better than Duncan, Bird, Magician, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Chamberlain.

There are several regular season MVPs, from ancient times to the present: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and the newly born Tom Duncan.

At this level, you can already compete for active No.1.

Is it outrageous to pay dividends to the active No.1 sneakers?
Not to mention a point guard with the most handsome appearance ever and the vast Chinese market.

No matter what, Nike doesn't lose.

Blood earned!
Win-win!

A win-win is when Nike wins twice.

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(End of this chapter)