Basketball: The Chosen Victim

Chapter 80 The Helm of the Empire (for further reading)
"Damn it, is that old guy Riley blind? He let you go!"

Jordan supported his knees with his hands, panting heavily, paused and continued:
"Now I understand why he wants to fuck you. You are like someone's ex-girlfriend. The better you fight, the worse his vision is! Anyone will want to fuck you!"

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm his stepfather!"

Wiping his sweat, Wu Di shook his head and said, he just finished the seventh bullfight with Jordan, without exception, he won all the victories.

But Jordan's mouth skills are really good. It's this time, and he can still praise and hurt. He really deserves to be the king of mouth.

But Wu Di admired this old guy more and more.

After losing seven games in a row, he can still continue to play against him. No wonder he likes golf so badly. It turns out it is the same line!
However, it was only when he had this idea in his head that he heard Jordan laughing:

"Hahahahaha, I'm not going to fight anymore! Damn it, I got caught by you kid today!"

Wu Di hastily stopped:

"Don't run away, I haven't played enough, keep playing! If you can beat me today, I will sign a one-year contract with you for $500 million!"

Jordan's expression brightened when he heard the words. Now he is convinced that Wu Di is definitely at the superstar level, even at the superstar level!
He admitted that he underestimated Wu Di before...

Not only did he underestimate Wu Di, but he also found that Wu Di was outstanding in some aspects, especially his jump shot, which was comparable to him!
And Wu Di, who has achieved all this, is still just a rookie...

It's really talented and talented!

He seldom praises others, and he rarely praises others, but he still praises Wu Di, he is indeed a genius!

Therefore, Wu Di is definitely worth 1000 million dollars a year!

even higher!

If it can be signed with 500 million US dollars a year, it will definitely be a very profitable business!
However...he has knelt seven times in a row...

The closest to a comeback was the 12:12 tie in the third game.

He had possession of the ball in the last attack, but for some reason, he stuck out his tongue when laying up, but Wu Di's shot-blocking ability suddenly jumped and blocked him...

This is young people, who can explode from time to time!
"What the hell, did you see, I was even more awesome than this when I was young!"

That's what Jordan had in mind at the time!
But now he can only say depressedly:
"I believe you a ghost!"

His physical strength is already a bit out of reach, and more importantly:
"You kid almost stole my technology!"

That's not right, Wu Di has raised the actual index of jump shots to 100, and now he is relying on his shooting skills.

This is also one of Jordan's most powerful stunts, God's back hit!
Since you want to learn, you have to learn tricks.

Wu Di's original relying index is only 83, which is 2 points away from the superstar.

Now the money from the seven bullfights, plus some change from before, a total of more than 600 million U.S. dollars has been spent on fighting, and it has been raised to 89, and it is only one point away from reaching the super giant level!
"How can it be called stealing when it comes to players? Besides, you can't just slip away without winning today, right?"

Wu Di continued to "persuade".

Mud, the god of basketball anyway, don't force him to say "Can you do it, little dog".

But Jordan said that he would not play anything, even if Nike's Fezanotti and Pierre were eager to see through the court, he would not play!
"Don't look at me with such eyes, I have tried my best, whoever wants to have sex!"

He was thinking in his heart, but when he was about to leave the stage, he thought of something again, pretending to inadvertently cough lightly and said:

"Today we had a lot of fun. We played a few games casually, and taught you how to shoot jump shots and follow-ups. It's passed the torch!"

Hearing this, Wu Di immediately grasped Jordan's small thoughts, he was talking to himself!

It seems that today Danzi didn't not cherish his feathers, but underestimated his strength and failed to pretend to be a cup!

Thinking of this, the corner of his mouth twisted and said:

"Play two more games with me, or I will hold a press conference when I go out, and you will be singled out by me!"

"You...! I advise you to drink mouse tail juice!"

Jordan spat, but after thinking about it, what the hell, this kid can really do such a thing!

He had to put on his clothes again...

Finally, after another seven bullfights, Wu Di's fighting talent has reached 95, and his actual index has reached 94!

This speed of progress is terrifying!
He has never experienced such rapid progress!
In just half a day, his relying skills have jumped from the starting level to the super giant level, and he is only one step away from the legendary level!
Before today, he could also make a jumper with a back and back, but it always felt a little unsmooth.

Using it now is like a collection of gods...

Danzi was stunned!
This is no longer stealing, this is robbery!

Danzi wants to call the police!
He asked people to take pictures of Wu Di's movements with a slow-motion camera, and prepared to use them as evidence to sue Wu Diming for robbery!
When the slow-motion camera was slowed down, several people found that Wu Di's footsteps were still a bit lacking in agility, but the jump shot was absolutely perfect, and sometimes even more elegant than Jordan!
That's right, the increase in the flying badge is no joke!

But although the progress is huge, Krypton's Mane is also unprecedented...

Wu Di spent a total of 1200 million dollars this time!

1200 million is still a US dollar...

Converted down, that is 8000 million RMB...

Rounded up, it is approximately equal to [-] million!

Really tons of money!
Krypton so much money in one afternoon, Wu Di felt like he was going numb...

Wu Di felt numb, and Jordan felt even more numb!

He was completely exhausted and paralyzed on the floor, becoming a bitter egg.

He doesn't fight anymore, and he won't fight to death!

If you hit again, you will be hollowed out...

Seeing this, Wu Di handed over a bottle of Gatorade and comforted him:
"It's pretty good at your age! After all, it's me!"

Jordan immediately replied:
"Why don't you go to hell, I'm the god of basketball, it's your turn to comfort me?"

"Furthermore, with my current physical condition, if I can complete 14 games, that would be a grand slam victory!"

After spraying, I also laughed, damn it, if there is a competition for trash talking, then he will definitely be the eternal MVP!

Jordan left Wu Di to have dinner at home, and did not talk about signing with AJ during the dinner.

After all, basketball is based on strength. The annual price of 1000 million US dollars is obviously not suitable for Wu Di's current level, and he has not authorized subsequent quotations.

If the promise is made, but the board of directors does not approve it, wouldn't it seem very faceless?

Besides, there are too many interesting gossips in the NBA. For example, it took him a long time to show Wu Di six championship trophies, six championship rings, six FMVP trophies, five MVP trophies, etc.

Not to mention the topic that both of them are very interested in, which is which state has the most beautiful girls...

We chatted until the evening, and by the way, we watched the game between the Cavaliers and the Bobcats in the screening room that day.

In this game, the Bobcats established a 20-point advantage at 33:13 in the first quarter!
其中二年级新秀DJ-奥古斯丁首节6投4中，拿到10分4助攻3篮板的华丽数据！
"Martial Saint" Jackson also exploded, scoring 85 points with a true shooting percentage of 11%!
The Cavaliers' current style of play is mainly used to demonstrate Williams' singles ability, which is a bit like a simplified version of the triangle offense.

But today, this guy didn't feel good, and tried his best to chase points many times, but it was like lifting a bamboo pole to the sky, which was a big difference.

The Bobcats maintained their advantage in the first quarter until the fourth quarter, and the game ended with 92:103.

But Jordan is not very happy, Bobcats previous record is 4 wins and 5 losses, won this game is 5 wins and 5 losses, ranking only rose to No. 8 only.

In other words, barely make it to the playoffs.

Such a result is really unattainable for him, the god of basketball.

You know, the current NBA regular season winning percentage record is still the 95 wins and 96 losses he led the Bulls in the 72-10 season...

Now that he is the boss, the Bobcats' grades are so poor...

Only when he saw Wu Di, who was more melancholy beside him, he became more energetic. The Cavaliers are now 4 wins and 6 losses, worse than the Bobcats, and they are all tenth in the Eastern Conference:
"With your hot chicken lineup, you still want to beat the Heat to win the championship? Do you think you are me?"

Wu Di waved his hand:
"You must remember to come and watch me play in the finals. I will prepare tickets for the first row for you!"

Jordan's teeth were itching with hatred, the kid in front of him not only learned the essence of his jump shot and post-up skills, but also his trash talk was a bit like the blue is better than the blue!
After sending the kid away overnight by private jet, Jordan called Nike chairman Phil Knight:
"Fair, I did my best."

On the other end of the phone, an old voice came:

"I've heard it, it's unbelievable!"

Jordan: "Well, seeing is believing! That kid's future is limitless, we should raise the offer to the level he deserves as soon as possible, 1500 million dollars a year, and the longer the contract, the better!"

Knight: "Is he really so amazing? You must know that LeBron was only paying $1100 million a year plus a signing bonus of $1000 million..."

Jordan: "Well, this guy is not human at all. We shot some videos today and let Fesanoti take them to you to see and you will understand!"

"The best thing about him is the speed of improvement. I have taught many people to play, but none of them can learn as fast as him!"

"If he can maintain this speed, the entire league will be his world, LeBron can't resist!"

Nate: "OK, I see what you mean."

Jordan: "...what's the problem?"

Knight: "Have you heard recently that Yao may end his NBA career early, he is only [-] years old..."

Jordan: "No, I thought it was just a common injury, Mayfair, are you sure it's true?"

Knight: "You know, my source has never been wrong... Let's say something with the windows closed, Asians may still not be able to adapt to the current intensity of the NBA's confrontation, and Wu's truce now has more games than he normally plays. There's going to be more..."

Jordan: "I understand what you mean, but his injury this time was caused by Bogut and has nothing to do with him..."

Knight: "That's right, that's why we are willing to raise the offer for him, isn't it? I know he has great potential, especially since you said that, haha, I have never seen you so excited ..."

"But having said that, business still needs to consider some factors. We lost Yao at the time, but now we don't lose anything. We are still the top [-] brand in China..."

Jordan: "No, this time is very different. This kid is still very young and has great potential. Besides, even according to Yao's career time, it is enough to bring us some good changes!"

Knight: "Don't worry, Michael, you know, I won't let us miss this opportunity!"

Jordan: "You better do it!"

Knight: "We have a complete plan. After experiencing such a thing today, Wu is already your protégé, so it is impossible for him to sign with other brands before we re-quote."

"After other brands finish quoting prices, we will give the last blow. After all, the market is our business now. Our 5 million is equivalent to [-] million of other brands, and it is even more valuable. Only in this way can we guarantee that we will not bid up." What do you think about signing him for the price?"

Jordan: "I don't think so. Look, you guys asked me to recruit him, and I did, and I gave my opinion, and I think my job is done."

Knight: "You did a great job, Michael! The follow-up work will be promoted by Parker. Don't worry, he will not let us down!"

Jordan: "OK!"

……

Oregon
In a courtyard with high walls, Knight had just hung up an unpleasant phone call with Jordan.

Knight started out selling Neon Country sneakers at a street stall with $1000 in principal, and established a Nike empire with a market value of $1600 billion in later generations by relying on the endorsements of a series of star athletes such as Michael Jordan.

Nike's US$1600 billion market value does not include any factory, but is all about trademarks, design, R&D capabilities, and subversive sports marketing, which is the value brought by celebrity endorsements.

Many self-made entrepreneurs, no matter how big the business is later, still plan carefully, or in other words, pick and search.

This is the case with Knight. Although he has retreated to the second line in name, he still has the final say in the company's major decisions.

"Boss, do you think it is necessary to arrange some reliable media to hype Wu's big name, saying that he doesn't like our offer of 1000 million dollars?"

Mark Parker, who sat on the sidelines, suggested that he has more than 30 years of work experience in Nike and knows Knight's nature well.

Sure enough, Knight's eyes lit up when he heard the words.

In doing so, although Wu Di's commercial value may be suppressed in the early stage, if Nike signs with him later, it can be quickly cleared.

And if the two parties did not sign the contract in the end, it would be a good thing that Wu Di's commercial value would be damaged.

As for risk?

Being known by Wu Di and being jealous?
Don't be kidding, business competition is about means and energy!
The first-order little yellow-skinned sports star is just a guy who is waiting for him to reward him, how can he still wrestle with Nike's business empire?

Knight pressed his palm, Parker expressed his understanding, and walked out the door.

(End of this chapter)