The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 181, Building a Superstar.

Li Senlin, who slept all night, woke up very late today.

He can't get up in the morning because his physical exertion is too great.

Li Senlin squinted, picked up his phone and asked Brooks for leave.

"Brooks, I'm not going to practice today, I'm too tired."

"Well, have a good rest."

Brooks replied in seconds.

Player training is not the more the better.

Li Senlin's physical talent is not as good as Westbrook and Durant's, and his physical recovery time is relatively long.If the muscles are in a state of fatigue, if you barely go to training, if there is an injury, the gain will outweigh the loss.

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645 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA, on the 15th floor of the Olympic Tower next to Central Park, the office of the NBA president!
Gold-rimmed glasses, a head of gray hair, David Stern, who is short and even fat, has been the CEO of the league for 25 years. David Stern is the behind-the-scenes commander who pushed the NBA to the world. .

Today, 68-year-old NBA commissioner David Stern called his pre-designated future successor, Adam Silva, as soon as he got to work.

At this time, the two were facing the desk, sitting on both sides.

David Stern asked Adam Silva:
"Adam, what do you think of the Thunder's Chinese rookie's 70 points last night?"

Adam Silva learned of Li Senlin's news last night. As the league's senior NBA executive, he is very sensitive to realize that this is another big event. His old boss David Stern will definitely ask himself. Opinion, so he also made preparations early.

Although Adam Silva doesn't like David Stern's way of working in the NBA in his heart, and there are many conflicts between the two's philosophies, he has now wisely chosen to endure.

"The rise of China's Li can take over Yao's position. We can mold him into China's spokesperson in the NBA and gradually transfer the Chinese people's support for Yao Ming to him. Yao's injury risks are too great. Although this The physical condition of the season is good, but from the analysis point of view, even if there is no injury, Yao’s peak will not last long, and the appearance of Li Senlin can just top Yao’s position, and our fans in China can retain it to the maximum.”

"Hmm! You're right. Defenders are much more popular than centers. You go to draw up a plan, and come up with the relevant star-making measures and plans to guide public opinion, and then discuss it at the meeting."

David Stern is very satisfied with his subordinate, who also has a background in law, is rigorous in his work and thoughtful in thinking.

Although the two have somewhat different philosophies, with his help, it is much easier for me to be the president.

Li Senlin's outbreak is a big event for Chinese fans, and it is also a sensation for the league.But in the eyes of David Stern, this is not particularly sensational news.

"OK!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Adam Silva turned and left the office.

Adam Silva is increasingly unhappy with David Stern's management philosophy.

He thinks that David Stern is a stubborn old man who doesn't know how to adapt and will only stick to his old ways.

What gambling can't be linked to the NBA, what shaping a fateful superstar to become a lifelong opponent, competitiveness is the first.

These ideas are really naive.
Now it's all about money.

Adam Silva suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and went to execute the work. The current NBA president is still the old man, so he must follow him first.

Li Senlin is usually used to getting up early, and he can't fall asleep in bed until after 10 o'clock.

I had to continue working yesterday.

Dealing with text messages and missed calls.

When I found Lin Weiwei's text message, I edited: "After watching my game, are you excited? Are you moved? Chick, your encouragement is very timely. Haha."

Li Senlin, who was lying on the bed, was shameless and clicked send.

About 30 seconds passed.

"I was very excited when watching the game, but now! It's all over, hee hee, I'm going to bed, good night, good night! Keep working hard, don't go back."

Li Senlin looked at the time, and it was true.

It's almost midnight in China.

Well, there's nothing to talk about.

Li Senlin continued to flip through text messages.

Li Senlin saw several consecutive messages sent by Lin Yuner, some congratulating him for his high score, and some asking for autographs for other members of Girls' Generation.

Li Senlin didn't want to go back at first, but when he lay on the bed and saw the small forest with a pillar supporting the sky, he still didn't violate his heart and chose to reply.
"Haha, thank you for your concern. Signing is OK at any time! By the way, is your event going well?"

After about 1 minutes.

"Thank you Oppa, our activities are not going well, the company is planning a family concert, and it is coming to Thailand, and now the fans have said a lot of bad things to us, saying that they will boycott us at the concert, and I am a little worried."

Lin Yun'er typed a bunch of words, probably using automatic translation software.

Looking at the content, she obviously confided in Li Senlin as a close person.

Li Senlin is not a fan of Girls' Generation, so I don't know what they experienced at this time.

"Well, if I can help you, don't be shy, all difficulties will pass, come on, I'm still waiting to see your concert, and your solo dance, hehehe."

Li Senlin didn't mind helping, although he probably couldn't help much.

After Li Senlin teased the two girls, he received a call from Pelinka, and the two made an appointment to have lunch together.

Soon, lunch time.

Li Senlin and Pelinka sat at a dining table respectively.

Pelinka said: "Lee, you are so frugal that you haven't bought a car yet."

It's normal for Pelinka to not have a car in Oklahoma City, but it's a bit strange that Li Senlin doesn't have one either. You must know that Li Senlin is the most popular star in Oklahoma City now.

"I don't have a lot of money right now. I don't expect you to get me a big contract! Then I will get a luxury car."

Li Senlin cried out of poverty very calmly. Li Senlin's salary of 80 US dollars was seriously inconsistent with his reputation.

Pelinka also heard about Li Senlin's refusal to endorse Nike. Before last night, this decision was considered a stupid decision.

But after last night, Li Senlin's decision is undoubtedly a wise and awesome decision, because the endorsement contract Li Senlin will get will only be high, not low.

"Well, Lee, you played really well last night, you reminded me of Kobe Bryant scoring 81 points at Staples that day."

"Thank you, haha, Kobe has always been my idol!"

Li Senlin put the word "idol" on Nao Ke again.

When Pelinka heard Li Senlin's words, he smiled awkwardly. He also heard the stalk that Li Senlin's idols would be slapped in the face by him.

"Uh, haha!!!"

"I read the text message you sent me yesterday. Is 2 million in two years too low? I want to get you a long-term contract."

Pelinka's request for Li Senlin is a little unclear. Generally, the longer the player's contract, the better, and the higher the amount, the better.

Li Senlin's two-year contract looks like he is planning to jump out of the contract in the second year. This kind of contract is different from other players, and the risk is very high.

"NO, Pelinka, I don't trust the Thunder's management very much. Their stupidity will make the Thunder's future unpredictable. I need to fully guarantee my right to choose the future direction. As for the state, you don't need to worry about it. I am very confident, even if there is a decline in the future, I will not blame you for not getting a bigger contract."

Li Senlin told Pelinka very frankly about his concerns. The agent is the player's confidant, and it is necessary to explain these things to Pelinka.

Li Senlin gave Pelinka a commission of 4%, which is slightly higher than the 3% of others. He also considered that his requirements would be different from other players, and tried to give Pelinka some compensation in this regard.

Two-year contract, with the right to opt out of the contract in the second year.

Li Senlin's trick is to learn from the future Zhan Huang, so that he can fully grasp his future destiny in his own hands. Now he is in the limelight, but what about after a while?

Just like after the Jazz game, the Thunder management really wanted to renew their contract, but because of a short-term decline in their state, they immediately became hesitant.

Of course their indecision also cost them.

This kind of contract can guarantee one's own option to the greatest extent.

Li Senlin is very clear that with the help of the system, he will only become stronger and stronger. This is the essential difference from other players. Others need to give themselves sufficient protection through long-term contracts, but Li Senlin does not need it.

The competition in the NBA is too fierce, and no one can guarantee that his state will always be good.

It is undoubtedly a gamble for a player to sign such a short contract, betting on whether his state next season will exceed the contract value.

If it exceeds, then the player is awesome, confident, and powerful behavior.

If you don't type it out, it's an idiot, an idiot's behavior.

"OK! Li, I have to say that your reputation is increasing rapidly in Asia. This morning, I received calls from more than 10 Asian brands, wanting you to endorse their products."

Pelinka saw that Li Senlin was so determined, so he gave up his preparations to persuade him, and re-spoken about the endorsement.

"Oh, tell me, what brands are there?"

Li Senlin also asked a little curiously.

He has signed every endorsement now, and he doesn't know the way of it at all.

"There are Jasper, Green Arrow, yoghurt, and others I can't remember. In short, they are all different brands. They can be followed. There is no conflict. I will go back and sort it out and send it to you later! Kobe is in During the rookie season, there were not so many brand endorsements."

Pelinka is in a good mood when it comes to endorsements.

Li Senlin gave him an 18% endorsement commission, and these endorsements all meant money.

Li Senlin's Chinese identity is worth more than almost all NBA players.

The current Yao Ming has allowed the NBA to witness the power of the Chinese market. Pelinka also accompanied Kobe to China once. That scene was really crazy.

(End of this chapter)