Basketball UFO

Chapter 8 Sneaker Contract
At this moment, on the other side of the distant ocean, many people watched Carter's wonderful performance in the summer league in front of the TV.

"Oh my god, is this a human being? He's just flying through the sky and escaping from the earth."

"Vince Carter, why is he so athletic like Superman?"

"It's the first time I've seen such a basketball performance. Hu Weidong and the others were beaten all over the place. The gap is too big. I heard that such a team is just composed of the worst players in the NBA."

"It's not the rubbish one. Carter is a key target for training and is called a rookie."

"I feel that he will become the face of the NBA in the future. He is really powerful."

A young big man in Shenghai also saw Carter's performance on TV, and saw Da Ben grabbing rebounds and Carter's cooperation, "Such skills can play in the NBA, and I will definitely be able to play in the NBA in the future."

This summer league game received widespread attention as soon as it was broadcast. Many fans even wrote to CCTV, hoping to replay the game.

Carter initially gained popularity in China.Besides Jordan, Carter is another NBA player who is remembered.

"Should the sneaker contract be bound to special terms?" Fagan talked about the jam and contacted Carter.

As soon as he walked into the hotel where Carter was staying, he smelled a strong smell of seafood, mixed with the smell of perfume. He was not fighting alone. "Gan, you'd better be more careful and don't become a magician? Is your career still there?" He died in a woman’s arms before he even started.”

"I'm under a lot of pressure!" Carter was a little unreasonable and didn't dare to speak out.

Recently, I have really indulged. When the NCAA Finals ended, I went to various cities to single-handedly play a lot. Now I often accept double-teams, and more than one play, my skills have improved rapidly.

After all, people are not made of iron. Occasionally, they will feel tired, and it will be hot all night. I don’t know if it will burn the nerves to death.

Feigen rolled his eyes, "Are you under pressure? You have ghostly pressure."

Switch back to the sneaker contract.At present, many sports brands are throwing olive branches, and Nike's offer is only 200 million per year. They want to use AJ to sign Carter. After all, with Jordan as a cash cow, Nike is very powerful.

Adidas offers the most sincere offer of US$6 million over six years, and is also willing to provide bonus terms.They are gradually being squeezed out of the NBA market by Nike and are eager to fight back. This year, several young people are being recruited by Adidas.

Reebok offered Carter a seven-year, $7 million contract.Fagan simply ignored it because the contract Reebok gave No. 3500 pick Iverson was 10 years and $6 million.

Puma also plans to recruit Carter and offers a 10-year, $5000 million contract, which is considered sincere.

Converse also offered a six-year, $6 million contract as they wanted to regain their reputation.Converse dominated the world in the 4000s. Bird, Magic Johnson, Smiling Thomas, and Kevin McHale were all Converse players.

Nike, a small factory that was on the verge of bankruptcy at the time, signed Jordan at a sky-high price of $5 million for five years. In the 250s, the sneaker contract of the stars was only 80 US dollars a year, which directly doubled.

However, a lot of conditions are also bound, otherwise the next two years will be directly voided, and the total amount will only be 150 million US dollars.Jordan's success made Nike rise, and the two achieved mutual success.

"How do you choose these contracts?" Fagan was a little jealous. This was his first time dealing with a large sneaker contract.

Joe Smith's sneaker deal is $200 million a year.Fagan knows that the shoe contracts of backcourt players are much larger than those of interior players. It is an accepted theory that interior players do not sell shoes.

"Can you only raise this price?" Carter asked Fagan.It is estimated that the contracts signed by these companies with other players fluctuate at the price quoted to him.

"Almost, some special terms are up to you to decide. Like Adidas, give three conditions, as long as one of them is met, you can get a bigger contract."

"Let me see the content."

He was selected as an All-Star in the first three years, scored more than 25 points in one of the first three seasons, and the total sales of sneakers in the first three years exceeded 3000 million US dollars.

"I want to talk to Adidas Marketing General Manager Herbert Hainer. His conditions are very interesting. If possible, we can definitely cooperate on the court." Carter looked at Fagan. "Also, help me make an appointment with Converse. Oubre, general manager of marketing.”

"About two families?" Feigen was puzzled.

"Nike only wants to bind with Jordan, and now Jordan has the most influence. Reebok's choice is Iverson, and I will not be a priority. Adidas wants to regain lost ground. They launched the 'natural foot' technology last year, I think I can do it. On the court, I can wear Adidas shoes."

Fagan immediately grasped the point, "On the court? You mean, wearing another pair of sneakers off the court?"

"Why not? Converse can no longer occupy the court. The fashion and influence of canvas shoes are still there, so there is room for cooperation with me."

“No one has ever done this model before, so it probably won’t work,” Fagan said worriedly.

"Dan, I ask you to be my agent, not to block me, to add to my obstacles, remember your responsibilities, as long as I want to do, you will fully cooperate. Don't let me hear the same doubts in the future."

Carter was unceremonious and taught Fagan a lesson. He didn't like being questioned by his agent.

The previous annual salary contract was so-so, and Carter didn't care about it.Like Ray Allen's three-year rookie period, plus a four-year contract, the total amount is close to 4 million, which directly locks in an annual salary of tens of millions.

Mucci also looked at Fagan, and Fagan nodded, "I understand, let's do it."

After Fagan left, Carter looked at Mucci, "Agents are seeking to maximize profits, don't be restricted by rules and regulations, of course, don't engage in yin and yang contracts, this will kill the team and even kill the players."

Sure enough, the two sports brands that wanted to occupy the market showed up at the Miami Beach Hotel as scheduled.

Herbert Heiner got straight to the point, "I think your idea can be considered. But at least two of the three conditions we put forward must be met in the first three years."

"If I can do it, the contract amount will be calculated at US$6 million for six years." Carter looked at Heiner, and continued, "The three conditions are met at the same time, and it will be calculated at US$4900 million for five years. How?"

"This is equivalent to a gambling agreement!" Fei Gen said together.He felt like he was about to become a player, and Carter was the agent.

If all three conditions are met at the same time, he is a star player in the league.Whether it is personal performance or market appeal, they are all exciting.

"If it can't be completed, the contract amount must be reduced, and there will be no fees for the last two years. Do you dare to fight?"

Carter pondered for a while. With his current strength, he can be the core of the Nets, and his shot rights are absolutely guaranteed. He is confident that he can score more than 25 points. If he scores more than 25 points, he has the hope of becoming an All-Star.It is the appeal of the fans. The predecessors are all voters. Are you still worried about not having the appeal of fans?

"No problem, but in this case, I can choose other sneakers for the All-Star game."

"No, if you make it to the All-Star Game, you have to wear Adidas."

"I want to sign sneakers and design a personal LOGO, otherwise I won't wear them. I would rather wear canvas shoes to play in the All-Star Game."

After some haggling, the contract amount was finally locked. If Carter meets three conditions, a five-year, $5 million arena contract, including the provision of signed sneakers with a personal LOGO for the All-Star Game.

Adidas will design a personal LOGO for Carter. If the response is good, at least one new sneaker can be launched every year.

When Fagan saw Carter signing, his whole body floated up.It used to be 2% of the annual salary fee, but now it is 8% of the endorsement fee. Adidas can get 400 million US dollars from this deal. After deducting taxes, there is also a large fee.

Follow the star players to make money and make a lot of money.For a moment, he wanted to leave SFX and go it alone. With Carter around, the future is infinitely possible.

"Converse's sneaker contract, I can just negotiate it myself." Carter signed the contract with Adidas, turned around and said to Fagan, "There are clauses in the agent contract between us, and it is limited to the field. I can't let you work."

"Huh?" Fagen was stunned.After thinking about it for a long time, I realized that his agent contract with Carter is really only a sneaker contract.

It turns out that Carter has been planning this day for a long time...

The amount of the off-court sneaker contract with Converse is not as good as that of Adidas. After the final negotiation, it is also a 5-year contract with a total price of 3500 million US dollars.

On-court sneakers and off-court shoes, Carter can get up to $8500 million.

5 million for 8500 years, an average of 1700 million US dollars per year, which is nothing to Jordan, but for a rookie, it is a crazy price.

Top Sponsorship Contracts.

Sneakers have always been the largest player's sponsorship income, and other sponsorship contracts are generally not too large.After all, players have the greatest relationship with sneakers, and basketball sneakers are also the most attractive to fans.

Who doesn't want to wear a pair of AJs to fly to the sky and become Jordan on the field.

John Mucci was dumbfounded, "Vince, I feel like I can learn all the brokerage matters just by following you."

"No, you need professional training. You guys, you haven't graduated from middle school yet, you have to go through systematic study to become a competent agent." Carter patted Mucci on the shoulder, "Brother, you are my good brother. In the future, I will Follow me to make a fortune, don't be fooled by the small benefits in front of you."

"Getting rich? Hey, would it be nice to marry a female star?"

"Look at your pursuit. You will become a billionaire in the future, believe me." Carter encouraged Mucci.How bold people are, how productive the land is.

After the sneaker contract is settled, Carter will soon report to the Nets.

The Nets have been operating player transactions this summer, but unfortunately the results are not satisfactory.Most players don't want to play in New Jersey.

"I have always recommended Ben Wallace. He can at least provide thickness for the inside bench. Unfortunately, he has joined the Washington Bullets."

Calipari is also helpless. The team currently has no real core. He is also new to the team and has little say in the management.John Nash, like him, joined the team for a short time and could not make the decision.

"Vince, we will continue to strengthen the lineup."

"I want to be the boss of the team." Carter said straightforwardly. "Play tactics around me. This is the most important part to me."

The lineup is slowly getting stronger, but the Nets can only let themselves be the boss. He doesn't want to be the second boss and then force the boss away.

Fortunately, the Nets did not confirm their core players last year. The previous team boss Derrick Coleman has left the team, and Kenny Anderson, who has been selected as an All-Star, is also about to leave the team.

The current player with the best statistics on the Nets is Kendall Gill, who averaged 17.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season.

Within a few days, Calipari brought good news to Carter, "The Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns made a big deal, and we also participated. Kenny Anderson was used to switch to the Rockets point guard Sam Kasser you."

Sam Cassell has just passed his rookie period, and the Rockets are unwilling to give him a better contract, which makes him interested.The Nets acquired Cassell and gave up Kenny Anderson in the form of a sign-and-trade. Last season, they were able to get a high-quality guard who averaged 15.3 points and 8 assists per game.

In contrast, Sam Cassell averaged only 14.5 points and 4.6 assists per game.But his back-up singles are ridiculously strong, and he has a big heart. He has contributed a lot to the Rockets' two consecutive championships.

"This is a good card." Carter admires Calipali's attitude, at least he takes him very seriously.

The tactical chart has been given to Carter to let him adapt in advance.Carter has been at home in New Jersey recently, either training or watching Calipari's tactics.

Many tactics revolve around him.

"Vince, I want you to play the small forward position, what do you think?" Calipali asked softly, worried that Carter would be unhappy.

"No problem, as long as I have enough playing time, I will agree to playing center."

Now is not the time to choose a position. Only by appearing on the stage can the data be guaranteed and experience accumulated.

If the team recruits Sam Cassell, the defense at the point guard position will be no big problem, and the shooting guard should be Kendall Gill.

He played small forward.The power forward should be Tony Massenberg, the power forward just acquired from the 76ers, height 206.He previously played in the Spanish League, and then experienced with the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers.Averaged less than 8 points and 6 rebounds per game, pure passerby player.

The center position should be the highest in the NBA at present. German center Sean Bradley with a height of 229 averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season.

Bradley was the second overall pick in 1993 and was selected by the 76ers. He failed to play because he was too thin.Nicknamed "Bamboo Pole"!
"What kind of players are they? It seems that the playoffs are suspended." Carter looked at the team's roster and was speechless for a while.

It's a pity that none of the other players on the list are names he has heard of in advance, and he dare not say that they are not well-known, at least not players who can play.

"John, it seems that the team's lineup is very weak, and I have a heavy task."

John Calipari smiled. "Remember, our mission is to make the playoffs."

"It is estimated that I have to average more than 25 points per game. If you develop tactics around me, I will lead the team to the playoffs." Carter took a deep breath and boasted as much as he should.

"I will arrange it and hope you conquer all the players quickly."

The players have high morale, and Carter is a rookie. If he wants to be the boss, he has to show his ability.In the NBA, old players have a tradition of bullying rookies. It is conceivable that Carter will definitely be bullied by the veterans when he joins the team.

"I'll blow them up." Carter looked up and walked out of Calipari's office.

The new season is finally about to start.

(End of this chapter)