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Chapter 482 Strong Fight Back
On March 3, the pre-match press conference.

Generally speaking, this pre-match press conference is different from the post-match press conference. It is not a mandatory thing to hold, but as some popular teams and seeded teams, they usually use this trick to increase the team and players Exposure.After all, NBA athletes are still different from entertainment stars. Their exposure is inherently weaker.

It is also reasonable to use some "official means" to increase exposure.

But no one thought that the protagonist who came up today was not Kobe, Nash, Howard, or even Gasol, but the young Eastern No. 29.As soon as the Lakers came out, the reporters greeted them with long guns and short guns, and kept asking: "Excuse me, Tang, did you really sign a sky-high endorsement contract with AND1?"

"Excuse me, it's hot..."

"Don't be impatient, everyone. I will answer your questions one by one later. Please let the players take their seats first." Seeing the turmoil of reporters and media people, the Lakers' press officer immediately stood up and escorted the channel.

Since this game was a home game against the Bulls, the local media still gave the Lakers press officer some face, retreated one after another, and waited for the former to announce the start of the press conference.

"Hot~ It seems that they are not kind~ You have to be careful~" The Spaniard sat beside Tang Qian and teased in a low voice, but he didn't expect that the development of the following plot was completely beyond his expectation outside.

Even if it is called "out of control", there is nothing wrong with it.

From the very beginning of this press conference, most people came for the Lakers No. 29.

"Excuse me, Tang, there are rumors that you signed a 1-year, 2 million dollar endorsement contract with AND3000. Is there such a thing?"

"Yes, there is nothing wrong with the rumors." Tang Qian replied briefly.

"Then do you think you are worthy of the amount of this contract? You should know that Kobe of the Lakers is only paying 1500-1600 million US dollars a year for sneaker endorsements?" The questioner was not an ESPN reporter, but It is a local media in Los Angeles. It can be seen that the appearance of the "sneaker endorsement incident" has made Tang Qian more unlucky for no reason.

Some Kobe fans even complained on the Internet, why their idol has been in the league for more than ten years, but was approached by a fledgling substitute player in terms of sneaker endorsement fees?What is this called?What honor does he have on the 29th, and is he worthy of such an endorsement fee?

This is called "irrationality and intelligence". They can't see any troubles, but if they threaten the "lofty status" of idols, they will definitely be indiscriminate, and they will deal with the damage first.This seems to be defending their idols and defending their idols from injustice, but they don't know that this is actually "harming" your idols, making many neutral "passer-by fans" feel speechless, irritated, and even It was disgusting, so they simply "turned black".Tang Qian asked a lot of "Hu Hei" and "Ke Hei" about this matter before, why should he be a "black fan"?Is it true that you don't like the Lakers and don't like No. 24?The answer was beyond his expectation.

A considerable number of "Lake Hei" and "Ke Hei" said that in fact, they are far from loathing the Lakers to the extent that they loathe Kobe, and some of them were even "passerby fans" before.It's just that they were annoyed by some "irrational secrets", "extreme secrets" and "brain-dead secrets", so they "turned to black" and became a "lake black" and "ke black".

In short, what they mean is that I didn't hate the Lakers at first, and I didn't hate Kobe. It was just because I hated their "secrets", that's why I "love the house and black people", and finally became a "spot".Tang Qian came from the era after Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon. At that time, the "glass heart" was more serious, so he can understand some of this "idol protection" sentiment.A god-level figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, his elder brother Zhang Guorong once publicly talked about this issue. In the 1989 TV program "Undefended Tonight", he talked about the friction between his fans and Tan Yonglin's fans. The original text is as follows:

I think that’s the case, my fans also have some words to swear, but look at it this way, people scold your idol first, and you go to the scene to support your idol, so when your idol is scolded, you go Fight back, that's justified.Some people say it's fans scolding each other, but you have to see who started it first.When I was scolded first for no reason, my fans didn't fight back, should they acquiesce?
But to put it in another way, people don't offend me, and I don't offend others.

You offended me first, do I still have to be a coward?That's fine for a woman, but what about a man?It is estimated that it will be difficult.

So as long as it is not "extremely secretive", Tang Qian still has the patience to resolve it.

However, this patience is limited to the Lakers.

There is no other reason, just because he is a Laker now.

So he was prepared for this situation, and blurted out: "It's not that my endorsement fee is too high, but Kobe's endorsement fee is too little. Nike is so harsh on a top ten player in history. Fortunately, I didn't Join them! Otherwise, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to afford food!” Tang Qian’s remark is a pun with two meanings, one is to answer the reporter’s question just now, and at the same time resolve himself and Kobe fans The second is that he is extremely unhappy and unhappy that Nike "underestimated" him, so he took this opportunity to come out to vent.

But as soon as this remark came out, the atmosphere at the scene became more lively. Immediately, a reporter continued to ask: "What do you think of ESPN's point of view? Henry Abbott declared that he would sell his ADN1 stock immediately, so as not to lose all his money in the future." " Tang Qian opened his mouth and replied: "Know what I say? Immediately, go buy more ADN1 stocks! Because in the future, if you want to buy again, the price has already increased by ten times compared to now, and you will lose it unintentionally. A once in a lifetime opportunity to make a fortune."

Hearing such opposing remarks, the reporters below became more energetic, and looked at Tang Qian with a lot more "tolerant" than at the beginning.

Because they all know that the most indispensable thing in this line of work is topics, news, and something to buy.

And the answer from the orientalist just now satisfied these three elements invisibly.

"Are you so sure that you can bring AND1 back to life? I did a survey and found that the AND1 brand is now in decline. What gave you such strong self-confidence?"

Tang Qian said: "Because I have confidence in my own future, I also believe in the vision of AND1's senior management, not myopia."

"I heard that you and Nike have some troubles, right?"

Tang Qian said: "It's not unpleasant, but neither Nike nor Adidas intend to sign me, so I can only settle for the next best thing, right? I can't let myself starve to death, right? AND1 is full of sincerity, of course I was greatly touched. "

"But I heard that Nike signed you with Converse? Is it a bit confusing to make a gimmick when you say that?" This time it was an ESPN reporter. Tang Qian saw his press card and immediately said coldly: "Converse? It's just a sub-brand of Nike now. Do you think it's 80s? For example, if I treat you to dinner, I treat you to Lafite and Coke. Can I feel the same?"

"Tang, I think you are still doing it for money? If AND1 didn't give you so much money, would you join them? What if Converse gave you the same price? Are you going to turn back immediately?" The ESPN reporter The question asked was quite "vicious", as if to confirm Tang Qian's image as a "money worshiping" player.But Tang Qian is no longer a child, so he said, "What you said is nice. In our China, there is a saying that it doesn't hurt your back when you stand and talk. It's about people like you. Are you talking about money? This No nonsense? If it’s not for money, what kind of sneaker endorsement should I sign? If you don’t get a dime as a reporter in ESPN, then you have the right to scold me. Otherwise, everyone is working to make money. We have What's the difference? Oh, maybe the only difference is that my annual income is enough for you to earn for a lifetime."

"Also, you may not know us Chinese very well. Good horses don't turn back. This is basic. Not to mention that Converse is sending me the same contract now, even if Nike comes and matches them in person, then It's the same. Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, gentleness, respectfulness, thrift, these ten words, you should go home and think about it carefully, this is our Chinese philosophy of life."

Tang Qian's words seem a bit "arrogant". The subconscious meaning is that I only sign top-level brands. If you sign me with a sub-brand, that is already insulting me and making me angry.And I got angry, the consequences are very serious, you can't win back my heart!The ESPN reporter who was stunned by Tang Qian's big reasoning was stunned for several seconds before he came back to his senses and asked relentlessly, "Tang, don't be too absolute, Carter and Kobe didn't I chose Nike first, but then? Didn’t I enter Nike’s house? But there is still an essential difference between the first loyalty and the second loyalty, can you understand what I mean?”

As soon as this sentence came out, Kobe, who was sitting on the side, looked a little ugly, because Nike's "not salty" towards him has always been a knot in his heart, but who told him that he was immature when he was young.After that incident, Adi forced himself to terminate the contract, and then he was forced to sign the contract at the time, he could not re-sign the sneaker contract for a whole year, so Nike finally took advantage of the loophole.

But here is one thing to explain. Nike has always had an ordinary attitude towards "latecomers" and "second-married" players, even if you are the hottest superstar in the league.Anyway, what Nike lacks the most is superstars.Therefore, in the absence of competition from sneaker manufacturers to raise prices, Kobe "sold" himself in this way.Look at the "first marriage" LeBron, Durant, etc., the treatment can almost kill Kobe in seconds. After Kobe fulfills the 5-year contract with Nike, he is also old. The important thing is no longer the sneaker contract, no longer the dollar, but the O'Brien Cup, but the championship ring.

Therefore, Kobe has never changed the sneaker manufacturer.

But this matter, Kobe always has pimples in his heart, and he is not very happy. Today, ESPN people bring up the old matter again, and there is a faint meaning of belittling and mocking him. This makes him unable to bear it, and said: "You ESPN reporters , now have no other questions to ask but gossip?"

The ESPN reporter is not afraid of the 24th, anyway, the "family" is not compatible with this "Black Mamba", and he doesn't need to be too scruples: "Bryant, I just want to ask China Hot for my personal opinion. , This doesn’t violate your Lakers’ press conference management regulations, right?” Seeing this man’s attitude, Kobe was about to get angry, but was preempted by No. 29 beside him, and said, “Since you want my own mouth The answer, then I might as well tell you."

Tang Qian stared at the ESPN reporter and said, "I will never, never, ever, never join Nike or any of its subsidiaries again. I don't know if you heard the answer clearly?"

"Hot, you..." Nash originally wanted to dissuade him. He was afraid that No. 29 of the Lakers team would only be overwhelmed for a while, and when they calmed down, they would regret it.But Tang Qian shook his head, then looked at the person from ESPN again, condescendingly, and said, "If you have any sharp questions, tell them all at once, I will satisfy your 'curiosity' today. "

The people from ESPN were not polite, and immediately asked several questions:
"Do you have anything to say about Carmelo Anthony, Gray Jones, and Cantor Well?"

"Floyd Mayweather called you gay, did you?"

"Jason Whitelock said that you are only worthy of the S model **** is what he said true?"

I thought that such a question would be enough to make this rookie in the east confused, but I didn't expect that the other party answered fluently, saying:
"The first question, Carmelo Anthony only got 6 million for 1800 years when he entered the league. That's because he only has the strength of 1800 million. That's why Jordan only gave him this price. Didn't he prove himself later? He's still worth it. Is it 7 million in 6000 years? I just ran into the boss who knows the goods. He said that I have a big appetite. It is purely jealousy and jealousy. Then there is Cantor Weil. I don’t understand what a shot put champion is compared to me Jin, I have never met him before, but since he said so, I will not evade, just answer his doubts directly. The world shot put champion is very strong, but over the years, there have been endorsement fees for the shot put champion Is it more than an NBA star? Anyway, I have never heard of it. If he feels aggrieved, it's very simple. Why don't he come to play basketball? Talking about money across sports is something an idiot would do. I can’t say whether he is Kantor Well. As for Gray Jones~” Tang Qian said domineeringly: “He is my defeat at all. If he is not happy with my endorsement fee, please tell him and let him He just needs to come to me, I welcome him anytime."

"You are sophistry!" The ESPN reporter said: "Let Canter Well play basketball? Why don't you say you are playing shot put? And Gray Jones, why do you say that he is your defeat? If If you can’t produce evidence, he can sue you for defamation!”

"It's not a good idea to interrupt me casually." Tang Qian sat on the speaking table, his eyes like a sword said: "But you said that, and I agree, it's not fair to let him play basketball, I should go to the shot put It’s good for the world to find him.”

"Besides, Gray Jones, does he dare to sue me for defamation? The video on the Internet is ironclad evidence. It's still the same sentence. If he refuses to accept it, he can come to me at any time. Oh, by the way, the premise is that I am in Los Angeles. OK."

"Continue to your second question." Tang Qian said: "Floyd Mayweather questioned whether I am a gay? This is a good question, and I welcome him to come and verify in person. Of course, if he is afraid, Then I also express my understanding. After all, he is only 173cm tall. In front of me, he is as ridiculous as a dwarf. If I don’t bend down, I may not be able to spot him at all. As for his "little Floyd Mayweather" ', calculating his body proportions, how big can he be? I guess half of his length is enough to win."

"The third question, Jason Whitelock seems to like making sex jokes about our Asian players. I don't know if this is considered racial discrimination? But it doesn't matter, you can tell him not to run into me in the future, Otherwise, I will make him unable to use the S model for the rest of his life."

"The fourth question, this is an extra question I gave you. You ESPN people should be weasels." Tang Qian said something that made ESPN completely decide to black him for the rest of his life: "Aren't you tired of farting all day long?" ?”

After the call, not only the ESPN reporter was stunned, but all the Lakers players were also stunned.

Unexpectedly, this Eastern center, who looked gentle on the outside, would speak so sharply once he was irritated!
But when he thought of his tough record and terrifying skills, he was relieved again, because how could such a "can fight" person be a good gentleman, a good boy? ESPN and these people underestimated the temper of No. 29 too much. He is not Yao, nor Yi, nor Sun. He is a man nicknamed "Tyrant Hot".

PS: My colleagues held a small New Year’s party yesterday, and Xiao Zi couldn’t refuse it. After all, I still have to work together, so I didn’t go home until it was close to 2 o’clock, but Xiao Zi still didn’t forget to update, woo woo woo ~For the sake of Xiaozi staying up late to write a book, let's recommend tickets and subscribe~
I just stayed up all night, it is impossible to erupt today, so how about an eruption tomorrow?Thank you for your support~ Xiaozi will not disappoint everyone's expectations for this book~
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