The older superstars of the NBA

Minneapolis.

Two days have passed since the Western Conference Finals, but the atmosphere in this city about the NBA Finals has just been ignited.

This is the first time they have entered the NBA Finals since the establishment of the team. It can be said to be a historic moment, almost the same as when the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the Finals.

Therefore, in order to help create a better momentum for the finals here, the officials specially made a lot of billboards here in Minneapolis for publicity.

On the billboard, Zhao Feiyang, as the core of the team, did his part to stand in the c position.

His status and fame in this city have reached a very terrifying state.It can be said that if Kevin Garnett is American, then Zhao Feiyang's influence in almost all other aspects surpasses him.

For this city, he is the hero who saved them.

Without Zhao Feiyang, the Timberwolves may not be able to reach the finals in another ten years.This alone is enough to make him a god in the history of the Timberwolves team.

In the box of a coffee shop, Zhao Feiyang was discussing cooperation with the people sent by Nike at this time.

Nike is indeed a super manufacturer, but the sense of smell is completely different.While other manufacturers were still contacting Zhao Feiyang's agent, David Stocker, Nike sent a regional person in charge to contact Zhao Feiyang in person.

"Zhao, it's great to meet you. We've watched your games recently. You're a great guy. Because of you, the city has a completely different look... It's something I've never seen before. I have never seen..."

Maris Sean, the regional director of Nike, briefly touted it first, and then talked about the cooperation.

"We know you don't have a signed sneaker yet, so we hope to sign you a contract to make a signed sneaker just for you... You know, you have a lot of admirers now, and We have always been the top manufacturer of sneakers, and if we work together, it will definitely make this thing great..."

After expressing the cooperation intention, the other party took out the contract and handed it to Zhao Feiyang.

Zhao Feiyang flipped through the pages patiently, carefully reading the various terms and conditions above.

"The signatory must ensure that the average score per game in each season is not less than 20+. If the conditions cannot be met, the contract amount obtained for the season will be reduced by 30.00%...."

"The signatory must ensure that there are no major scandals outside the arena. If the off-field situation affects the brand image of the sneakers, we will terminate the contract with the signatory at any time, and we can also sue the signatory to compensate us for losses..."

"If the signatory can get MVP and other honors, different amounts of bonuses will be issued according to different honors..."

"After the contract expires, we have the right to be an excellent signatory to renew the contract... After signing the contract, the signatory is not allowed to sign any commercial contracts related to sneakers around the world. If it violates the regulations, sign People will also compensate several times the contract amount..."

After reading a series of regulations, Zhao Feiyang couldn't help frowning.

After he saw the amount of the price on the last page, he was even more dissatisfied with the contract.

"$4 million in four years?"

"It's only 700 million US dollars a year? There are so many conditions attached?"

Of course, Zhao Feiyang refused to agree to such a contract.

He didn't see any so-called sincerity in it.

So, he handed over the contract to the person in charge, Maris, who also saw Zhao Feiyang's dissatisfaction, and kept trying to persuade him.

"Zhao, I know you deserve a higher price... But now that you are 30 years old, how many years do you think you have in your career? I don't mean to offend you, but most players in the league only Can play until about 35 years old, once you pass that age, it is very difficult to guarantee the state..."

"Although the money is not as much as you think, our brand value is huge. If you sign someone else, the fans will not know what manufacturer it is when they buy shoes, you know? We have more than Is it brand value, or consumers' trust in us..."

"I believe you must be aware that many of our shoes cost hundreds of dollars for a random pair in China, and you may not be able to buy them at such a price... This is our value, if you sign with us , I guarantee that your sneakers will sell higher..."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyang finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"Wait, Mr. Mallis, I have to interrupt you...First of all, what does it matter to me that the price of the sneaker hype is higher? In the end, it is only the fans in our country who lose most of the money. You earned it..."

"Moreover, as a native of China, I actually don't understand why a pair of sneakers that look ordinary in the United States can be hyped for thousands of yuan in China? I don't understand, it has been separated from the shoes themselves The value! In my opinion, sneakers are for wearing and playing, not just for collecting in the cabinet..."

"So, I hope that those fans who support me can afford cheaper sneakers, instead of spending thousands of yuan or more to buy a pair of sneakers that can't play! Huaxia people are not as rich as you think, most of them Families can’t afford to spend thousands of RMB on a pair of sneakers…”

"Let's forget about our cooperation for the time being!"

After Zhao Feiyang expressed his attitude, he got up and walked out. His behavior also made the person in charge Maris keep talking to stay.

"Zhao, wait a minute, the contract can still be discussed..."

However, Zhao Feiyang did not stay.

For him, money is only a part, and Nike's attitude does not seem to be taken seriously.If even respect is not enough, how can you expect them to develop their own exclusive sneakers?What's more, there are so many requirements and terms!

After leaving the coffee shop, Zhao Feiyang and his manager David Stock planned to drive back.As soon as I got out of the parking lot, I didn't expect to be stopped by a man with a Chinese face at the door.

"Wait a moment."

"Feiyang, my name is Zhang Li, and I am the person in charge of the Red Star brand in the United States. I know you just finished negotiating the contract with Nike. Although we are not as good as Nike, I still hope you can take a look at this contract... .”

"We hope to cooperate with you...We also have enough sincerity..."

When Zhao Feiyang heard that it was a domestic manufacturer, he did not refuse. He took the contract and contact information and put them in the car.

A simple encounter did not make Zhao Feiyang attach importance to this brand.

This can not blame him!The Red Star brand is not considered the leader in China, and there is a gap compared with other well-known brands. Now that they want to make a sports exclusive sneaker, this really makes people have to doubt their shoe-making technology!