Chapter 115 The sneaker contract was quickly finalized! 【Please subscribe】
Two hours later, Lin Tian, whose mouth was full of oil, and Austin and Beige, who had aggrieved expressions and didn't dare to eat anything, returned to the Lin family's villa.
"Boy, you still know how to come back!"
Lin Sen came out to pick up Lin Tian, and then discovered the three people behind him: "Who are these three?"
"One wants you to invest, Reporter Su, and these two want to invest in me. They are shoe sellers in the United States. By the way, where is Aunt Wang?" Lin Tian said with a smile: "Let her have two servings of spaghetti. Or steak or something, these two American friends are starving to death."
"What kind of mess are you doing?" Lin Sen frowned and said, "Why do you want to invest in you and why do you want me to invest?"
"Let them talk to you themselves. I'm going to see grandpa. Didn't I say that I brought him back a few days ago? Didn't you make the old man angry again?" Lin Tian said, I am not in the mood to listen to Su Qun here. When reporting on work, I just threw away my luggage and walked towards the back room.
Lin Sen shook his head helplessly and said: "Sooner or later, this little bastard will break his legs! Reporter Su, right? Come, let's talk. As for these two..." In the last half of the sentence, Lin Sen is He spoke in English with a smooth accent and almost no accent.
"We want to drink some water first! Oh God! How can we eat the intestines of animals? How can we eat the lungs, heart, and liver? It's terrible! God will punish us!"
When Austin saw that Lin Sen actually understood English, he immediately said excitedly: "Then we want to eat some normal food!"
"Bread! Steak! Pasta is fine. If possible, I'd like to drink some red wine to calm down the shock." Berg followed closely. Judging from his pale face, it was obvious that he had not yet recovered from the shock.
Lin Sen nodded and said to the servant Aunt Wang next to him: "Sister Wang, please go and open a bottle of red wine for them and some steak." Then Lin Sen looked at Su Qun and said: "Reporter Su is here Sit down in the living room, I’ve seen your interview with Xiaotian, let’s get started, what do you want me to invest in?”
"Newspaper office! I have found the issue numbers and affiliated companies! You don't have to worry about these. In addition, I have a series of people that the newspaper office needs, such as reporters, editors, photographers, copywriters, typesetting, typing and so on. I’ve pretty much got everything done, but now, I’m just short of money.”
"What I want to create this time is the first basketball sports newspaper in China! You should know that I originally worked for the China Sports News. I have a lot of research on this aspect and have deep considerations, so I think... …”
Inside the villa, Lin Tian didn't care how Su Qun talked with his father, and he wasn't worried about whether the two guys who were still shocked that they could eat internal organs could get used to Aunt Wang's cooking. He wasn't even in a hurry to go. Find your grandfather.
The first thing Lin Tian did was to sneak into his father's study, pick up the phone, and call Pelinka.
"Rob, how is the sneaker contract going?" Lin Tian was always straight to the point.
“We have had preliminary exchanges with Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Converse, including Puma and Fila, brands that don’t pay much attention to basketball shoes.”
"Of course, it's limited to a phone call and a few words of communication. Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Converse are all interested in signing you, but what conditions they can offer, we have to get in touch slowly. , everything is still in the contact stage! But I will definitely get you a top-notch sneaker contract!"
"Based on the ability you showed last season, your popularity, and popularity, I think I should be able to get you a five-year contract worth around 5 million."
Listening to Pelinka's orderly report, Lin Tian shook his head and said: "It's too little. If this amount only does not include any rewards, profit sharing, etc., then it would be okay, but if the total amount in 5 years is only Taking so much, I think it’s too little.”
"If my news is correct, Allen Iverson, this year's top pick, just signed a 10-year, 5000 million contract with Reebok, right? I've been playing for a year, why should I compare to him? The shoe contract is small?”
"Lin, Iverson is the king of college basketball. He is very popular. His playing style is so exciting that it makes people crazy! More importantly, he is only 183 centimeters. If you are playing basketball, this height is very bad, but if you If you want to sell sneakers, this height is great! He can make countless people have the illusion that he is Iverson!"
"At the same time, if my news is correct, the 76ers have confirmed that they will select him with the No. [-] pick, and he will become the shortest No. [-] pick in NBA history! This is another gimmick. Americans will like this kid. Will want to put money in his pocket!”
"Rob, believe me, I will be better than him. My popularity must be higher than him, so of course I am more valuable than him! There is another thing, can you help me find out, AND 1 to Ai What kind of contract did Fusen provide? Their two leaders came to China with me."
"Lin, are you ready to sign a contract with AND 1?"
"If they give me enough, I will wear their shoes, but only if they give me enough!"
"I understand. I will find out about AND 1's offer to Allen Iverson. I will also continue to follow up with other brands to see how much they can give us."
After hanging up the phone, before Lin Tian could stand up, the study door was opened.
"Xiaotian! You are indeed back! I saw two annoying Americans sitting in the restaurant, and I knew it must be you." Lin Jun's strong body and determined voice came from the door at the same time. , he looked at Lin Tiandian happily and said: "Come! Let me see if my grandson has lost weight due to hunger! Those Americans are really bad, no one bullies you, right?"
"By the way, didn't you fight with those niggas last time? Well done! I watched those two videos from beginning to end, and the fight was pretty good! But the coordination of footwork and boxing skills was a bit off, let's go. , I will teach you a few more techniques to capture! I guarantee that I can fight five of them by then!"
……
In the next few days, Lin Tian didn't care about anything.
Whether it was Austin and Berg's trip to the imperial capital, or the newspaper investment plan Su Qun and his father Lin Sen discussed, Lin Tian didn't care.
He just got up in the morning and went to the park with Lin Jun to play boxing and wandering around the imperial city. For a whole week, Lin Tian lived a lazy and comfortable life.
It wasn't until a week later that Su Qun came to Lin Tiandao excitedly: "The deal is almost done! Your father is willing to invest in my newspaper! He has invested 300 million, which can almost fill most of our funding gaps!"
"Most of it?" Lin Tian noticed the key words and said with a smile: "How much is left?"
"If we open the flowers, we still have a shortfall of about 200 million. Of course, if we save a little and buy second-hand equipment and everything, that's actually enough for now." Su Qun scratched his head and said: "I I came to you again with the idea that since I’m already shameless anyway, I won’t be shameless to the end.”
"Didn't you say at that time that if you don't have enough, come to you?"
"You are right to find me. I really don't have too many, but if you have more than 200 million Huaxia coins, it's really not a problem." Lin Tiandao: "But you have to wait, at least July or August, I I have to find some gods of wealth to give me some money first, and then I can invest in you."
"God of Wealth?" When Su Qun heard this word, he couldn't help laughing and said: "If nothing else happens, these two guys, Austin and Begg, should really become your God of Wealth. This week, I took them on a nice tour around the Imperial Capital, and also showed them the ratings of the Bulls games broadcast by China Sports."
"Including the difference in sales between when China Sports News reported news about you and when it didn't. I even took the two of them to the Tianyi Small Commodity Wholesale Market to show them the piracy industry there."
"What's there to see in that thing?" Lin Tian couldn't turn his head at this moment.
"If you haven't been there, you don't know that 90% of the sporting goods stores there now have your photos hanging on the front doors, and 99% of the sporting goods stores sell your signature shoes. Some businesses It’s even released to the LT10 generation!”
"The tenth generation of LT?" Lin Tian couldn't help laughing and said: "It's too exaggerated. I have only played professional games for one year!"
"Some fans don't understand this! You don't know how many production lines you support by yourself." Su Qun said with a smile: "How about you think about going to court to sue one of them, make some extra money, and do some maintenance by the way? My own image?”
"Forget it, forget it." Lin Tian quickly shook his head. He knew the long, boring, ridiculous and unbelievable legal process between Jordan and China Jordan.
It takes a long time, the results are low, and the courts are confused and nonsense. A simple case can actually go on for so many years, and what is the final result? Huaxia Jordan's name changed to 'huaxiaqiaodan', and after removing Jordan-related advertisements in all stores, it continued to sell as if nothing had happened, and continued to live when it was time to sell.
It is absolutely impossible for Lin Tian to touch this kind of troublesome thing that is thankless and can be bitten at any time.
This is still the case 30 years later, let alone the 90s? "So, how do you feel about these two guys, Austin and Berg?" Lin Tian changed the subject.
"I am very satisfied and have decided to devote all the company's efforts to signing you! By the way, do you know Stephon Marbury?" Su Qun suddenly asked curiously.
"I know that New York's basketball star is about to participate in this year's NBA draft. The talented guard is a popular candidate for the top five or even the No. [-] pick." Of course Lin Tian knew about Marbury.
Not only did he know, but he also knew that Marbury would be a basketball hero and basketball political commissar in the imperial capital in 20 years.
"Then you have to be careful when you return to the NBA! This guy must hate you very much, because when Austin called the United States once, I heard the content of their conversation. The most memorable sentence was: timeout and Mabou All the negotiations here, gather all the strength of the company, and sign you!"
"Then their taste is really good." Lin Tian smiled and patted Su Qun on the shoulder and said: "Anyway, I'm almost going back. You can do whatever you want with the newspaper office. Use the best money! We hope to make "Basketball Pioneer News" an instant hit and become a leader in the industry!"
"Basketball Pioneer News?" Su Qun's eyes lit up and said, "This is a good name!"
"This is the name I thought of just for you."
How thick-skinned is Lin Tian?Not only did you not feel embarrassed or embarrassed at all, but you turned against the guest and took it as your own, indicating that this name is a gift specially given to you! "Then the "Basketball Pioneer"! Your family really helped me a lot this time, otherwise I don't know when I would be able to run this newspaper! I will definitely not let you down!" Su Qun said here. , nodded excitedly and said: "No matter what happens in the future, if you need my help, just ask! I will do my best!"
"There will be. When the time comes, I will never be polite to you."
Lin Tiandao: "But at this stage, I should help you more, right? Looking at your appearance, I know that you must have other things for me to help with."
"It's true." After a period of hard work trying to get sponsors and people to invest, Su Qun now has a much thicker skin. He said directly: "And it's not just the same thing. I originally hoped to make you and the Bulls Let’s talk to the team and let us send a reporter to accompany the team to cover the whole thing on your side.”
"No need now?" Lin Tian joked.
"Of course! It's just that now I want you to do some other favors. It's just a temporary move." Su Qun smiled and said: "I heard you describe Marbury just now, and I feel that you are very interested in this rookie class. Very knowledgeable?"
More than understanding, Lin Tian muttered in his heart, then looked at Su Qun and said: "Do you want me to write a rookie report? Or do you want me to do something else?"
"If all goes well, our new newspaper will publish its first issue in early July. I hope there will be an article from you in the first issue. At that time, not long after the draft ends, you will have a rookie from the 7 class. How about something like capability development projections?”
"With you as a gimmick, I feel more confident about the sales of the first issue."
Lin Tian thought about it and nodded without hesitation: "Then leave it to me. Wait until 5 or 10 years later and see if my prediction is accurate."
What is a great prophet?
This time I, Senior Official Lin, will let everyone see who is the only true prophet in the audience! After bidding farewell to Su Qun and returning to his home, almost as soon as Lin Tian sat on the sofa, Berg and Austin were in high spirits, sitting on either side of Lin Tian.
"Lin! I have already done the research and have been discussing with the company for a long time. We have decided to formally invite you to become the spokesperson and contract star of AND 1!" Austin looked at Lin Tiandao: "Absolutely. A quote that satisfies you!”
"Gilbert even offended this generation's super genius Stephon Marbury for you. Our negotiations with him were already very advanced, but for you, we specifically stopped negotiating with him, and then... , Gilbert was chased and scolded for several streets by him!”
Berg followed up: "But we all believe that it is all worth it! We have formulated a very detailed and complete business plan and future development route for you. We believe and guarantee that after we are together, we can become Another legendary pairing besides Jordan and Nike!”
"Finally, after comparing the amounts of all sneaker contracts in recent years and doing a complete analysis and comparison, we decided that the official contract offer for you is..."
Just when Berg was about to tell the number that made him confident, Lin Tian suddenly stretched out his hand and interrupted him: "Don't worry, Berg, you quoted me, but it's useless. I have an agent. Why don’t you go find my agent, bargain with him, and have a good chat?”
"I don't know anything about all kinds of business planning and development, and I don't know what the situation is at all. I can't understand the terms of the contract. I think it's better for you to talk to my agent."
Lin Tian was blinking his big eyes at this moment, looking very innocent and clear, which made Berg and Austin so angry that they almost wanted to slap him!
You have an agent, but if you don’t talk to us, why do you want us to follow you in China for a week? Is it really just travel? Lin Tian looked at the two guys who were so angry that they were about to explode. Lin Tian resisted his laughter, stood up and said to them: "By the way, my agent called me yesterday and said that he and Nike and Adidas have also entered the second round of negotiations."
"My suggestion is that you go back to the United States as soon as possible."
"FUXX!" This time, Berg and Austin couldn't help it anymore, spouting dirty words and pointing their middle fingers at Lin Tian.
Lin Tian's reaction was to return to the room immediately and call Pelinka.
"Rob, they've gone back, and now it's up to you. I've already whetted their appetite, and now it's up to you to negotiate. If you can handle it, then you are in the NBA agent circle. Even if we have a firm foothold!" Lin Tian said to Pelinka on the phone: "There is still a contract between the two of us, which can be re-signed."
"After all, the previous job was too bullying! You definitely deserve better, and I don't want people to think that I am a Grandet who exploits his own employees. I will give you a salary increase."
……
Lin Tian saw off Berg and Austin, helped Su Qun write a preview of the rookie roster, and even attended Su Qun's newspaper ribbon-cutting ceremony.
In the next half month, Lin Tian did almost all the serious things.
Before Lin Jun and Lin Sen had already started contacting their old friends and comrades in arms to start a few rounds of blind dates for Lin Tian, Lin Tian quickly got on the plane back to the United away! Lin Tian's leisurely life this offseason has almost come to an end.
Next, in addition to signing contracts with various business partners Pelinka has negotiated, conducting publicity and shooting some commercials, Lin Tian also has to go to Los Angeles for a training session with 'Magic' Johnson and 'Smiling Assassin' Thomas. Special training.
Because many of the advertising shooting bases of cooperative brands are in Los Angeles, and Lin Tian happened to have special training in Los Angeles again, so Lin Tian did not return to Chicago this time, but came directly to Los Angeles.
He will stay here for at least one month, and then he will return to Chicago to prepare for the training camp of the new season.
Well, it's worth mentioning that when Lin Tian attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Su Qun's newspaper office, Su Qun suddenly remembered something.
"Xiao Lin, why don't you report to the national team? They are almost ready to go to Europe for training at this time! I thought you got a few days off at first, but now it seems that you have no plans to go at all?"
"I originally planned to come." Lin Tian shrugged and said, "But I didn't know where to sign up or send my resume. From the beginning to the end, no one contacted me or called me. They called me to train, but I didn’t even know where they were, so... I was helpless."
"Then...can I contact you? I have a good relationship with Director Gong, including several men's basketball players." Su Qun asked tentatively.
"Forget it, it's too late to do this kind of thing secretly and through the back door. What's more, it's already mid-July, and the Olympics will be held next month. How can it be too late? Next time, next time Let’s talk about it when we have a chance.” Lin Tian shrugged, what he said was true and not nonsense at all.
He is real. From the end of the season to now, he has been in the Imperial Capital for almost a month. He has been recognized by fans at least seven or eight times and surrounded him for autographs. He has even been arrested for causing road congestion. The imperial capital news was published twice.
Whenever someone wants to compete in the Olympics, they should have contacted him long ago. There is no such thing as being unable to contact him or not being able to find him.
After all, Lin Tian was in the imperial capital, so he didn't hide it at all.
If no one is looking for it, it only proves that they don’t need it, so there’s no need to waste the effort! "Lin! Here! I'm here!" As soon as he walked out of the airport passage, Pelinka waved his arms excitedly. Looking at his proud look, you knew that he had a very good life these days.
At first glance, it looks busy and fulfilling! "How's it going?" Sitting in the business car prepared by Pelinka, Lin Tian found the most comfortable position and leaned in, then asked, "What did you get?"
"A sports drink, men's casual wear, and a local pizza chain brand in Chicago. All three can be signed directly at the place. The price is not particularly high and is average for the industry, but the time limit is very short. , a year, and with little to no burden.”
"In addition to taking some ads and photos, I basically give you money."
"Then there are negotiations with AND 1. It is because of negotiations with them that I have no time and energy to help you win more endorsement contracts. These days, all my energy has been spent on this. I and their These guys spend more time together than I do with my dog!”
"We have gone through rounds of negotiations, and I have used many brands to raise prices. I have exhausted all the strategies and methods in my mind."
"What about the last one? You can just say the last one, Rob! I won't give you more money because the process is too difficult, and I won't deduct your money because the process is too easy." Lin Tian looked at Pelinka and said, "You Help me get what I want?"
"I got it!" Pelinka said excitedly: "They only wanted to give you a seven-year, 7 million contract at the beginning. To be honest, this contract is already very high! You can get sneakers with a higher amount than this in the league. The contract is definitely within 2000 people!”
"If you hadn't given me instructions and requirements in advance, I would definitely have agreed to them after a little bargaining. But because you made the request in advance, I rejected them directly and told them that we would not consider it. Any contract worth less than the one Allen Iverson had with Reebok!”
"To be honest, I originally thought that my words would basically ruin this cooperation. After all, how can there be any reason to bargain and directly increase the price by more than double? And I also studied the situation of AND 1. They gave Mabu The price quoted here is only 5 million for five years, and with their own business conditions, they actually can’t afford that much money at all!”
"This is definitely a random bid that exceeds their capabilities!"
"But I didn't expect that they would actually come to talk to us with equity and sales profit dividends! Lin, I really didn't expect that they would compromise to this extent. What did you think? They would risk everything for you. To what extent?"
Seeing Pelinka's still incredible look, Lin Tian said easily: "Because when I was in China, I drew them big and fragrant cakes, letting them see my potential and popularity, letting them see , working with me can bring them to the world of possibility!”
"These things, don't even think about it, it's something Marbury can't and cannot do!"
Pelinka nodded. Lin Tian didn't know if he really understood or what happened. He did not ask further questions, but continued: "Finally, they came again with the quotation, and they went through it again and again. After a round of bargaining and detailed discussions.”
"I reached an agreement with them for you, a five-year basic contract amount of 5 million, and then add in other things such as being selected for the All-Stars, being selected for the annual team, and getting personal honors such as best sixth man, mvp, assists king, etc. With additional bonuses, the maximum amount of this contract is likely to reach about 2000 million in five years!"
"Even if you only look at this amount, this contract can definitely be regarded as the top sneaker contract in the league. At least 'Penny' Hardaway's contract is far inferior to yours! This league can surpass you in the amount of sneaker contracts and annual salary. I can count them all on one hand!"
"In addition, AND 1 will also give you a sales bonus in the North American market and a sales bonus in the Asia-Pacific market! I spent at least a week with them on this sales bonus! In the end, For two days, I felt that Austin really wanted to kill me with a gun!"
"I really struggled with them , , and competed with them to see who was more patient, and finally won this contract for you! After adding this sales dividend, your sneaker contract will definitely be It can shock the United States!”
"Let's put it this way, Lin, if you don't consider sales and only look at the sales dividend ratio, your sneaker contract will be the number one sneaker contract in the entire league!"
"Why don't you consider sales, Rob?" Lin Tian said confidently: "Even if we consider sales, my contract will be the first in the league! It is impossible for my sneakers to sell worse than Michael's! Especially in the Asia-Pacific area, I have this confidence!”
"Or let me tell you another way you prefer: Rob, congratulations, you have just secured the greatest and highest-dollar super sneaker contract in the history of the NBA for your client. You will be destined to go down in history! From now on! From today on, you will be the league’s top agent!”
"Your future customers will definitely come to you like a crazy tide. Don't give them any more discounts then! Use the highest industry standards and the highest commissions to discuss cooperation with them!"
Lin Tian's words obviously hit Pelinka's heart. This guy suddenly stepped on the accelerator a lot harder. He had obviously begun to imagine that he would become the league's number one agent, compete with the management, and then fight. The bosses are losing ground and winning various big contracts for their clients!
"Drive well Rob! We are not in a hurry! Pay attention to safety! Damn it, what do you think you are doing?" The sudden increase in speed caused the commercial vehicle to suddenly run rampant on the highway. Lin Tian was so frightened that he hurriedly caught up Handrail, remind Pelinka to pay attention to safety.
"Tell me about anything interesting that has happened in the league in the past month, Rob. Let's talk about something that has nothing to do with you. This will help you calm down."
Lin Tian swore that he would never talk to Pelinka about anything related to him while driving in the future. This guy's psychological quality is really bad!
I'm so excited that I'm dying. Is this?
Fortunately, Pelinka was not a desperado, so he immediately slowed down.
Then he said sheepishly: "Sorry Lin, I'm a little excited."
Then, Pelinka told Lin Tian about the major events that happened in the league in the past month!
The most famous and earliest thing to happen is Patrick Ewing. After this guy got the league's first contract with an annual salary of more than 1800 million US dollars last year, this year, on the first day of the free agent market, he and The Knicks reached a new salary agreement.
Still sign for one year.
But this time, his annual salary is only 300 million US dollars! Ewing instantly cleared more than 1200 million in salary space for the Knicks, which the Knicks can use to sign free agents! Needless to say, the New York team has only one goal! Michael Jordan! After Ewing showed unparalleled sincerity by cutting his salary regardless, the Knicks immediately made an offer for Michael Jordan.
A three-year, $3 million contract was directly handed to Jordan, but to be honest, this contract with an annual salary of $3600 was not worth mentioning at all to Jordan! Therefore, along with this contract, there was also an endorsement contract for the Sheraton Hotel sent to Jordan.
The contract amount is exactly the same as the previous one, US$3 million over three years! In other words, the Knicks helped Jordan secure a business cooperation with an extremely terrifying amount of money!As long as Jordan agrees to come to the Big Apple City, he will immediately receive an income of 2400 million US dollars a year!
This number... is very competitive and tempting! Not to mention, the Knicks' business contract has another meaning -
"Before you came, there was a contract worth 1200 million a year waiting for you to sign. What if you came to New York? How many contracts similar to or even greater than this one would be waiting for you? This is New York! There are countless miracles here and what you can imagine. Something you can’t do!”
What to say about this offer from the New York Knicks?
In addition to the obvious sincerity and the usual madness of New Yorkers, it is full of illegality and violations of league regulations.
Well... in principle, the league does not allow any team to provide any other type or form of benefit when providing a contract to a player!A contract is a contract!Cannot be mixed with anything else!Otherwise, what purpose does the league's salary cap serve? Give you a salary of 100 million per year, and then supplement your salary in other aspects? If this was really allowed, the alliance would have been in chaos long ago! The Bulls thought so and did the same. They directly sued the Knicks to the league, reporting them for unfair competition and providing illegal benefits to Jordan! And then...
Stern ignored the Bulls' protest and even ignored the Bulls' staff who came to report it.
Stern hopes Jordan leaves Chicago!
No matter where Jordan goes, he can bring huge buzz and countless traffic to the league, not to mention that Jordan goes to the Knicks, which has the highest traffic, the largest market, and the highest team market value in the league! Go! Go! Go!Don't match. You Chicagoans must not match!
This is what Stern really thinks! But of course, on the surface, Stern still appeased Klaus and told him a lot of... nonsense! Say everything, even say nothing useful! Later, Klaus wondered if Stern suddenly suffered from Alzheimer's disease and why he was talking so stupidly.
Fortunately, Klaus is not an idiot after all. He has finally figured it out. Stern is not going to take care of this matter! Even other team owners in the league won't care! They are all happy to see Jordan poached. After all, in the past few years, Klaus with Jordan was an arrogant and domineering person who basically didn't take anyone else seriously, and a arrogant person who wanted to take advantage of him. Nostrils to everyone!
As for whether the Knicks' method is legal or not, and whether it might be used on them in the future, who cares! Now that Jordan is about to be poached, it's too late for them to be happy, so why are they helping you to stand up for him?
Want to eat fart!
It would be best if Jordan went to the Knicks and immediately indulged in the life of New York. It would be best if he got addicted to drugs or something, and then wasted it!
After all, it is really difficult to say who is more annoying and who is more unpleasant between Jordan and Klaus!
As for Kraus and team owner Reinsdorf, after they realized that no one would help them and that they were determined to suffer this dumb loss, they once made a move to make the matter bigger, sue the Knicks, and take them directly The idea of taking it to court.
But later, after some persuasion from someone with great power behind the scenes, Reinsdorf gave up making a big deal out of the matter. Instead, he turned around and stopped arguing with the league and the Knicks. Instead, he started arguing with Jordan. Team negotiations.
This was a protracted negotiation journey. Reinsdorf hoped to save money as much as possible, but Jordan refused to say how much he wanted.
But in short, Jordan didn't even look at the two-year, $2 million contract that Krause and Reinsdorf had prepared for Jordan, and he directly rejected it!
But after Jordan refused, he remained silent again. He said he would not make an offer. When asked, Jordan and his agent David Falk had only one sentence -
"It's not how much we want, it's how much you think Michael is worth! If you think Michael is worth $1, you offer us $1. If you think Michael is worth [-] million, then give him [-] million! It's that simple! You guys What you need to do is make a quote, not ask us for a price!”
At this time, David Falk showed his savage, fierce and aggressive side! He talked eloquently to Klaus and Reinsdorf:
"But for the sake of our mutual efficiency and not to waste too much time, Michael and I will only listen to three offers. If we are not satisfied with the three offers, then there is no point in continuing the discussion! We will agree to the Knicks' offer. , bring Michael’s talent to the Atlantic Ocean!”
Falk's words were very firm and did not allow any refutation from Klaus. The meaning and thoughts of the Jordan team have been very clear.
don't talk!
We won't talk to you at all!If you have money, give it to us. If you are satisfied, we will sign. If you are not satisfied, we will leave!
As for anything else?
Sorry, everyone is very busy, it’s better not to waste each other’s time! Well... until Lin Tian returns to the United States, the Bulls and Jordan are still in such a state that they have not reached an agreement at all.
Krause and Reinsdorf didn't want to make an offer, they just wanted Jordan to tell him how much he wanted.
Jordan and Falk, on the other hand, just kept silent and said nothing, euphemistically saying: Give me whatever you think I am worth, tell me your increase, and then say anything else.
According to Pelinka's news, Krause has already quoted Falke twice. The first time was a huge five-year, 5 million contract!
Not only is it the first contract with an annual salary of 2000 million in NBA history, it is also the first [-] million yuan contract in NBA history! This time, Klaus’s sincerity is definitely sufficient!
It's just that Falke didn't even think twice and directly rejected this terrifying contract with an average salary of 2000 million, which can account for more than 85% of a team's salary cap.
Falk's answer made Klaus so angry that he almost wanted to scold his mother: "I don't think it's possible."
As for what is wrong with this, what is dissatisfied with, and what aspects do we still want to improve on, the Jordan team is silent!
(End of this chapter)