Basketball UFO

Chapter 44 You also want to make quick money?
[New York Sports News] Vince Carter may have lost a small amount of money. He was looking to sign brand sponsorships and lost the game.

[New York Times] Sports Edition: Although Vince Carter has made rapid progress, he has gone astray. He should not have signed a new sponsorship during the game break. The team's victory is the most important.

New York sports newspapers were criticizing Carter.Because before he played with the 76ers, he signed with Playboy and earned more than $100 million a year.

Hugh Hefner opened the newspaper and muttered to himself, "The degree of topicality must be created in this way. Some people say good things, and some people say bad things. If only good things can be said, this kind of society is not normal."

The spokesperson he chose has enough topicality to maintain high exposure.

This is the condition of the star.A star without exposure is not a star.

New York and New Jersey's [World Journal], after the Nets defeated the 76ers, "justified" Carter: Facts have proved that Carter's new sponsorship will not affect his game performance, but he will play better.

"Beating the 76ers is just the epitome of Carter's performance this season. No one is better than him in this rookie class."

In the direct confrontation with "No. [-] pick" Iverson, Carter won again.

Iverson was interviewed after the game. He was very depressed and had a bad face all the time.He scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists today. His performance is actually very good, especially for a rookie. He averaged more than 20 points per game, which is a star-level player. It is rare to achieve such an achievement in a rookie season.

It's a pity that I met Vince Carter at the monster level, otherwise Iverson could really stand out among the players in the 1996 draft and become the best rookie.

Facing reporters, Iverson directly put down his harsh words and declared war on Carter, "Vince can't beat me unless he kills me, and anything that can't kill me will only make me stronger."

Iverson wanted to be the most unique one. Carter took away the light that should have belonged to the "No. [-] pick". The team could not win, but they could compete for this year's No. [-] pick.

If he gets the No. [-] pick, Iverson is confident that he will cooperate with Duncan and lead Duncan to win the championship trophy.

"To me, Iverson is the best player, and he will be the team's answer." Head coach Davis has always supported Iverson.

Even if he doesn't want to say that, but the pressure from the management is to praise Iverson and make him a talent, and the record is not important.

Iverson looked sideways at Davis and said dismissively, "I will explode continuously, and I will set a scoring record."

Time waits for no one, it's the end of March now, and Carter is about to win the Rookie of the Month Award for five consecutive months. It would be a shame if he doesn't get the Rookie of the Year award in the end.

Iverson didn't feel hopeless to compete, but broke out with a stronger competitive spirit, ready to use a series of high scores to regain his own glory.

"As long as the team doesn't want a record, I can score enough points to shut everyone up." Iverson asked agent Gary Moore to convey his meaning and make it clear to the team management.

This season's record is useless, it is better to let him have a good time.

On the other side, as the Nets won the game, the New York media's doubts about Carter subsided a little.Let the New Jersey media show their faces, and they are right to support Carter.

Score 51 points in a single game, full of convincing.

"I knew that Carter would definitely fight back." The fans still supported Carter.

Then, more than 10 media reported the news that Carter signed a new sponsor.

After the Nets defeated the 76ers and before playing against the Celtics, Carter signed with Pepsi again. In 5 years, 240 million US dollars a year, the total price reached 1200 million US dollars.

Before signing a contract with Playboy, the time was only 3 years, and the total price was only 360 million US dollars.Fagan can get 8% of the quota, which is $28.8.

As the agent, Fagan also distributed 8 US dollars to his assistant agent John Mucci, which was regarded as recognition of him.

With this signing, Feigen earned more, a full $96, close to a million dollars.This is the strength of the top economic people.He proudly picked up the red wine, Carter really is a cash cow.

On Carter, Fegan has earned more than $500 million in less than a season.For the Adidas sneaker deal, Fegan will get a total of $400 million, the same as Carter's endorsement fee, paid annually.Then signed to Pepsi and Playboy, Fagan has more than $120 million in earnings.

"Vince's commercial value is still rising." Fagan looked at the reporter filming the signing ceremony, unconsciously happy, and talked with the Pepsi manager next to him, "He will become a top player and the most commercially valuable player in the basketball world. One of the players."

John Muche was too busy to make any money. Recently, he restrained his nouveau riche mentality and began to concentrate on studying. He was continuously shocked by the enjoyment of high-end personnel, especially the life of Hugh Hefner, which made Muchi break down again. reconstruction.

"I will become one of the best managers. Like Carter, I will stand on the pinnacle of my career." Mu Qi looked at Fei Gen, a little envious. One order earned millions of dollars. In the previous order, he helped run and only earned to $8000.

"It seems that I have to think carefully about the way Vince taught me. Chewing gum endorsement is an endorsement project that I am directly responsible for. If the signing amount is larger, I will earn more." Mu Qi kept thinking.

My previous self was too superficial, and I slowly opened my horizons, and I can reflect and make progress.

Carter's enthusiasm continued unabated. As soon as he was criticized, he used a strong performance to suppress the criticism.Then he "made a mistake" again, signed a new sponsor again, and reported it with great fanfare.

[New York Times] The sports section once again published the news about Carter, "After the Playboy Group, there is Pepsi again. Vince Carter's commercial value is increasing, but has the level of competition improved?"

[New York Sports News] also joined the camp, "Only the Knicks players can let the fans enjoy the real basketball game. The Nets teammates are too impetuous, especially Vince Carter, who only cares about signing endorsements, the team's victory what to do?"

No way, Carter was too popular, causing the Nets to steal the Knicks' limelight.Many Knicks fans are supporting Carter, so what should the New York team do?
Suburban New York, not New York.

Carter read these newspapers, and there were both good and bad things. Some media supported his pursuit of self, and players should expand their territory in sports and business together. Some opposed Carter's approach, thinking that players only need to play.

"Aren't you worried about these comments?" John Mucci was quite worried, fearing that Carter would be affected.In addition to newspaper comments, there are also comments from fans, which is gaining momentum.

"This is the first time I encounter such a situation, I will definitely be worried. But as long as I do my own thing well, after a few more times, no one will say that." Carter threw the newspaper aside and motioned to Mucci, "These If you wipe your ass with the newspaper, it’s probably pretty bad for your chrysanthemum.”

"Vince, you will make a lot of money like this, hehe, only truly confident people don't care about other people's opinions." John Mucci was very happy, "By the way, I thought about it, chewing gum endorsement, first For one year, the endorsement fee will only increase by US$1. Look at the situation next year, and then consider the xylitol endorsement.”

$20 becomes $30 next season.Mucci only takes 5% of the advertising fee, which is lower than Fagan's 8%. Regardless of whether it is 20 US dollars or 30 US dollars, he only earns more than 1 US dollars.

Carter didn't care, it was just a small amount of money, "I'll give you half of this chewing gum endorsement fee. Use the money to package yourself well, whether it's for further study or for dressing up. Just give me a more professional look."

Cultivating an excellent and loyal economic man is more important than this money.

Mookie almost cried, but following Carter really enjoyed the food and drink.

"Vince..."

"Stop the bullshit and get things done."

"I understand, I'll treat you tonight."

"Go away, I will arrange for my teammates to enjoy life." Carter rolled his eyes.

After media criticism, Carter erupted again.

Facing the Boston Celtics, Carter scored 28 points, the score is normal, but there are 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Shut up everyone's mouths with a triple-double victory.

The fans were convinced at first, "Although Carter has been signing endorsement deals to make money, he is so tough on the court and leads the team to continuous winning streaks. Others can't compare."

"In Vince Carter, I saw the shadow of Michael Jordan. The more others criticize and slander, the more wonderful Carter can perform."

"51 points in the previous game, this triple-double, you say, how can I black Carter?"

"Brothers, don't forget to buy products endorsed by Carter. Playboy is going to sell cheap underwear. I must buy a few and change them."

"Together, it's cheaper to buy more."

"Guys, take the guys and go shopping for zero yuan!" The spiritual guy made a good suggestion.

In recent days, Carter has been exposed a lot.

Criticism - slap in the face - criticism - slap in the face.A legendary closed loop, whether it is the New York Times or the Sports News, or ESPN, or even TNT, has been slapped in the face by Carter's performance.

Carter's performance on the field, and his harvest in the commercial field, seem to have achieved a "win-win".Commercial sponsorship signing, competition victory, commercial sponsorship signing, competition victory.

nice rhythm.

No one can question Carter's career and ability.

The Nets did not lose the game until back-to-back against the Lakers with a full lineup. There is indeed a gap in physical fitness.And then another victory over the 76ers to regain the feeling of winning.

"Next time, I will win." Iverson was unconvinced and once again put down harsh words. This time Iverson performed better, scoring 28 points, but he did not win.

Carter only scored 22 points, and his performance was relatively average.

Immediately afterwards, the Nets challenged the Knicks in an away game and also lost the game. The team insider Rasheed Wallace once again got 2 technical offenders and was sent off.

"Rashid, control your emotions. Is it because you have too little money?" Carter was speechless and called names directly in the locker room.

"Boss, we really don't have much money." Cassel laughed ugly.

I have heard about it recently, and even experienced it with Carter.Carter signed successive contracts with sponsors and made a lot of money, at least millions of dollars in income.As a teammate who gets along day and night, it is impossible not to be envious or even jealous.

Don't suffer from scarcity but from inequality, everyone is the same.

Carter thought for a moment and glanced at everyone in the locker room, "Everyone wants to make some money?"

"Of course I want to." Not only Cassel wanted more money, but Kendall Jill was eagerly looking forward to it.

Their annual salary is more than one million dollars, and the annual salary of these fringe players like Masenberg is only a little, some tens of thousands of dollars, and some good ones are hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Carter motioned for Daniels to close the locker room door.

"Today, I'll just say it once. It doesn't matter if you listen to it or not. You can't talk about things in the locker room outside. Actually, I don't care much about endorsement fees. Taxes are terribly high and earning is too slow."

Carter spoke slowly, as if Satan took out the apple, and everyone's heart beat faster. They all knew that Carter was rich, and had some investments, and made some money from investments, and they all wanted to keep up.

"I don't know if you have paid attention to Enron Group, an electric and natural gas company in Texas. Last year, they were named the most innovative company in the United States by Fortune magazine. This year is also the same, for two consecutive years." Carter paused and continued. , "According to my personal understanding, the most innovative companies still have at least 2-2 years of explosive growth."

"So, buy their company's stock?" Cassel had realized.No wonder Carter often pays attention to Enron's financial statements, and it turns out that he bought stocks.

Carter nodded, "I put all my available salary into this stock, and I'm going to play an exciting game. After three years, no matter whether I lose money or make money, I will draw it all out, and then we will talk about how much money I make. .”

He lowered his voice, "I have been buying this stock since the year before last, and I have earned 5 times the profit. I feel that it will continue to rise in the middle of 2000. If everyone is willing to listen, go buy some and hold it until 2000 Mid-year, if you don't want to listen, forget what I said tonight."

The teammates are all raising money, and even pick up their mobile phones, ask friends to borrow money, and prepare to speculate in stocks.

"Brothers, the last word. We earn the money quietly. If the news spreads now, it will only confuse the market. By then, everyone will go bankrupt."

Carter didn't want these people to go crazy, so he brought the topic back, "There are more secure ways to make money, do you want to hear it?"

Everyone fell silent.I got to know Carter again today.

Kendall Gill yelled directly, "Vince, if you can make 10 times more money investing in Enron stock, I must think you surpass Michael Jordan."

"Hahaha, yes, Vince is the No. 1 player in history. Jordan will not let his teammates earn so much money." Pippen's long-term contract has become a joke.

Carter pressed his hands down, and finally diverted the attention of these guys. Don't always stare at the sponsorship fee in my hand, money can be made, "The NBA has been developing markets, and new markets have opened. Everyone expressed goodwill, There will be good profits, this is the safest way. For example, Kendall, you have a team with a Japanese, and you have a good relationship with Japanese players, and Japanese companies will find you to speak for them.”

Even Toyota Carter looks down on him, and only actresses in Japan can catch him.

"It's too far away. It's better to play stocks, and the money will come in faster."

"Of course, there are also technology stocks and Internet stocks. Around 2000, the main body is rising." Carter gave more suggestions and gave them more ways to make money.

Players only want to make quick money and let them invest in other things, but they will not do it. Investing in stocks must be paid attention to every day.

The Y911K has not yet arrived, especially before the [-]/[-] incident, and the large-scale technology bubble has not yet burst, and everything is booming, which is very exciting.

"This group of guys, just don't look at the K-line when playing." Carter walked out of the locker room, hiding his achievements and fame.

Players don't just play games, there are others.

The opponent in the next game is the Chicago Bulls.

(End of this chapter)