Chapter 104 Sneaker Contract Selection!

"Bill, how's my sneaker contract going?"

For NBA players, in addition to team salaries, shoe contracts are also a huge source of income.

The most typical example is James.

James, who had never played a game in the NBA, received a 7-year, $9000 million shoe contract from the hook.

This star contract far exceeds his current salary with the Cavaliers.

In the future, Hook will also give James a lifetime contract worth $10 billion.

In terms of shoe contracts, James has earned much more than he has received from NBA contracts in his career.

"To be honest, it's not very good at the moment."

"After you defeated the Dream Team, several sneaker manufacturers have already made second offers to you."

"Hook offered you a three-year, $3 million contract."

"My brother gave you a 3-year, 2500 million dollar offer."

"A Cone's contract is similar to A-Di's, 3 million for 2400 years."

"Reebok gave him a little less but for a longer period of time, and gave him the same contract as your compatriot Yao, 7 years and $5000 million."

"I know these contracts are a little small for you, but you also know that big guys don't sell shoes."

"And now that you have won the Olympic gold medal, we can also discuss it with them."

Big players don’t sell shoes!

This is basically common sense in the NBA.

The most popular sneakers currently sold in the NBA are those for guards.

Lin Yu naturally didn't believe these people's nonsense.

After James gained weight during his time with the Heat, he often played the power forward position.

Will it affect James's sneaker sales?
Does not affect!
"LeBron's contract hook gave him 7 years and 9000 million US dollars, and this year's No. 3 pick Dwight Howard's contract, Adi gave him 3000 years and million US dollars."

"When it comes to me, I'm only paid this much, and it increased after I defeated the Dream Team."

"These guys are really too contemptuous!"

Lin Yu was not surprised by this situation.

Racial discrimination has always existed in the United States.

When Yao Ming first entered the league, Hooker gave him a humiliating contract.

4 million US dollars in 160 years!
This eventually led to Yao Ming joining Reebok.

Compared to Yao Ming's contract back then, the current contract is already a significant improvement.

"I also know that this situation is not right, but you also know that these shoe manufacturers value your performance in the NBA more."

"There are too many players who play well under FIBA ​​rules but are average in the NBA. Jasikevicius also beat the Dream Team, but so what?"

"He still can't make it in the NBA, and he's also an inside player, so many sneaker manufacturers are still conservative in their quotations."

Bill Duffy met Lin Yu and explained the reason.

Lin Yu naturally understood, but would he not be able to adapt to the NBA?

"Bill, what about the endorsement of the domestic sneaker manufacturer in Dragon Country?"

"Anta and Li Ning from Longguo have both offered you a price. Antta is offering you 3 million US dollars for 3000 years and Li Ning is offering you 2 million US dollars for 1800 years. But I doubt their strength."

ANTA and Li Ning were not very well-known at that time.

In Bill Duffy's eyes, it is just a small brand.

It is far less high-end than brands like Hook, A-Di, etc.

"I know you want to find a shoe contract that's not inferior to LeBron's, but even the third offer from these shoe manufacturers is likely to be $800-1000 million."

"More than 1000 million US dollars is basically impossible."

"I know you're not willing to accept this, but if you look at Yao, you'll know that the market price for a big man from Longguo is really not high."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, the pricing power is in the hands of the major sneaker manufacturers. I will do my best to help you get it!"

In the hands of major sneaker manufacturers! ?

Bill Duffy's words reminded Lin Yu.

Hook once established a personal brand A-cone for Boss Joe.

Before Lin Yu traveled through time, it was said that Under Armour also wanted to establish Curry's own personal sneaker brand. Although from the current honors, Lin Yu cannot compare with the boss Joe and the future Curry.

But Lin Yu is very famous now!

Led the Cowboys to an undefeated NCAA title.

Three top picks faced off, scoring 50 points and hitting the buzzer beater at the same time.

Let the Celtics give up all the honors and successfully win the 2004 No. pick.

Overthrow the Dream Team and win the Olympic gold medal...

It can be said that Lin Yu’s current reputation is no less than Curry’s in the future.

Besides... who can resist money?
"Bill, what do you think if I also set up a personal sneaker brand?"

Bill Duffy fell silent for a moment, obviously he was also surprised by Lin Yu's idea.

After a while, Bill Duffy's voice came from the other end of the phone again.

"Lin, your idea is really...really a little crazy!"

"I admit that with your current influence, it is indeed possible for you to establish a personal brand."

"But have you thought about the consequences of doing this?"

"There is only one person in the NBA who has his own sneaker brand, and that's Michael Jordan!"

"Once you really set up your own sneaker brand, you will definitely be criticized a lot, and most players will be jealous of you."

"Are you sure you can handle this?"

"Bill, we have a saying in Dragon Country: 'If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.' I am mentally prepared for all this."

"Michael Jordan can dominate an era with his strength, and I can do the same!"

Hearing Lin Yu's confident words, Bill Duffy was also full of confidence.

"Lin, your idea is good, but this is a huge project, from small things like logo design to big things like sneaker design and media operations. This is not something that can be accomplished easily!"

Establishing a personal sneaker brand may seem simple, but in fact it is fraught with difficulties.

However, Lin Yu had already made plans: "So, this requires us to find someone, or a brand to cooperate with."

"I'm afraid Hook and Di won't agree. Which manufacturer do you want to find?"

"If the manufacturer in Meili's house doesn't work, why not look for a manufacturer in Longguo?"

"what do you mean……"

After hanging up the phone with Bill Duffy, he knew it was time to get busy again.

Whether it is the various upcoming advertising endorsements or the affairs of his personal sneaker brand, Lin Yu will be busy enough.

However, Lin Yu is now more concerned about how to upgrade.

Lin Yu still has some shortcomings at present.

First of all, Lin Yu’s offensive area is within the NBA’s three-point line, and his current three-point shooting percentage is indeed not high.

Moreover, Lin Yu’s current playing style is a typical ball-holding core style, and his off-ball ability is relatively poor.

Lin Yu is now considering whether to upgrade his high-post back-to-the-basket attack.

Post-up singles, in fact, can be divided into high-post post-up, mid-range post-up and low-post post-up if you look closely.

If the low-post back-to-the-basket shot is a highly efficient killer.

In addition to attacking, the high post back-to-the-basket position can also be used as an axis, connecting with teammates and assisting in organization.

The most typical representative players are Garnett, Chris Webber, and the old driver.

The mid-range back-to-the-basket shot is the axis of offense.

The player holds the ball in the mid-range and has multiple offensive options, and the representative player is a social melon.

Once Shehuigua performs a mid-range back-to-the-basket shot, he has a variety of offensive options.

Whether it's a behind-the-back turn, a breakthrough in the low post, or a three-threat singles facing the basket, you can choose at will.

Lin Yu also wants to upgrade his three-point shooting, but it is a bit embarrassing that Curry has never participated in the Olympics.

Although the three-pointers of Old Driver and Gentleman Lei are also very accurate, Curry is still the best three-pointer in history.

Lin Yu began to carefully select from all the players available.

Finally, a skill came into view.

(End of this chapter)