new lord of the rings

Chapter 4 The New President's Favor (Favorites, Recommended Tickets, Various Requests!)
Adam Silver, the newly appointed NBA president, is sitting in the office looking up information. What he is looking at is Zhang Xin's detailed information, body data, NBA debut data, and even Zhang Xin's family background information.

Xiao Hua officially took office on February 2014, 2. Before that, he had been Stern's deputy, so the work after taking over was not in a hurry, and the work process of the entire alliance was also operating in an orderly manner. Thinking about the strategy of the entire alliance, in fact, Xiao Hua has formed an idea of ​​the alliance during his years of work, but as a deputy, he cannot start to put his own ideas into practice.

For China's strategy, both Stern and Xiao Hua attach great importance to it. Everyone can see China's commercial sports potential. It can almost be said that developing the Chinese market is the most important thing for the NBA to grow. important step.

Stern discovered Yao Ming and made the NBA almost a household name in China. However, after Yao Ming retired, no one could carry the banner of China in the NBA. Neither Yi Jianlian, Sun Yue, nor Jeremy Lin could reach Yao Ming’s level. Height, if we want to bring the NBA closer in China, it is a necessary choice to allow more Chinese people to enter the NBA, but it is not enough, and there must be a mainstay that carries the flag.

Xiao Hua felt that he was lucky, as soon as he took the stage, God gave him a big gift.

Xiao Hua read Zhang Xin's information, and it is very in line with his strategic needs: Chinese, sharp shooter, defensive master, good family background, and handsome, the most important thing to make a star is to be handsome, in this Appearance is the era of justice. You are not handsome enough. You can attract real fans if you are strong, but there are more fake fans, especially female fans. Everyone knows Kobe, McGrady, and Curry later. Cute, everyone likes it, female fans like it more, is it because of their strength?Yes, but aren't Durant, James, and Harden strong?Of course not, the main reason is that Kobe Bryant Curry is more in line with the aesthetic point of view of female fans.

Like Zhang Xin, not to mention being handsome, he still has a temperament. He looks like a handsome young man. Not to mention playing basketball, acting is a big killer for harvesting fans. He really came to play basketball. This is obvious. It is a real case that you can rely on your face to eat but rely on your strength. If it is placed in a science fiction novel, this is called a dimensionality reduction attack.

The league is already negotiating with Tencent Sports on the right to broadcast online. If there is no major disagreement, Chinese fans will be able to watch all NBA games through Tencent Sports in the 2015 season. There will be more fans attracted, coupled with Zhang Xin's ability to attract fans, the number of Chinese fans will increase dramatically, and the influence of the NBA in China will increase exponentially, and he Xiao Hua will become the leader of the NBA. Lord of ZTE!
"We must support Zhang Xin." Xiao Hua instructed his assistant.

The office of Warriors owner Joe Lacob.

Head coach Smack Jackson, newly appointed team general manager Bob Meyers, and team consultant Jerry West are all there.

Joe Lacob squinted his eyes and sucked on a Cuban cigar, and slowly exhaled the smoke, "Mr. West's vision is really good, such a rough jade can be dug out."

Jerry West smiled and waved his hand, "I'm old, it's also good luck, I went to my alma mater to participate in an event, and my old buddy Joyce McConnell introduced me to an outstanding student. Manage assets for me. As soon as Zhang saw me, he chatted with me happily about basketball. My old man went crazy talking about him, and actually went to the arena to watch him train. Good guy, he made 1 three-pointers in 26 minute, And the confrontation and footwork are very good, so I wanted to recommend him to try." Jerry West smiled like a fox who only stole a chicken.

Mark Jackson laughed: "Mr. West was a great help. The young man Zhang is a sharp shooter and has the potential of a defensive expert. As long as he is well trained, he is also a top 3D player on the bottom line, but he still doesn't know his tactics. How about his understanding ability, but no matter what, even if he is allowed to run off the ball like today, he is still a huge threat, so I suggest that the team must sign Zhang Xin, and the number of years must not be less, so high-quality 3D players are very popular everywhere.”

Bob Mayes has just entered the job, and he speaks cautiously: "I agree with Coach Jackson's opinion, and don't forget, Zhang is only 19 years old, and his potential is limitless."

Joe Lacob nodded, "Since everyone wants to sign Zhang Xin, what is the contract period?"

Jerry West said with a smile: "I suggest signing for four years, 3+1, and the team option in the last year. It's a pity if there is less, but the risk is greater if there is more."

Joe Lacob nodded and looked at the others.

"I'm fine with it." Mark Jackson.

"Me too." Bob Mayes.

Joe Lacob smiled and said, "That's the deal, Mr. Meyers, and I'll leave it to you. Talk to Zhang about the salary, and don't wrong him." Joe Lacob is naturally not worried that Zhang's letter will spread Asking price, Zhang Xin is a son of a rich family, and his father's assets are probably more than him.

"Don't worry, leave it to me." Bob Mayes nodded.

The Warriors management ended the arrangement for Zhang Xin in a few words.

On the other side, Zhang Xin, Yang Yi and their assistants were interviewing at a coffee shop next to the arena.

Zhang Xin has already taken a shower, and the weather is cold. Zhang Xin is wearing a custom-made gray suit inside, and a woolen coat on the outside. He has oily back hair and gold-rimmed glasses. He has fair skin and handsome features. He doesn't look like an athlete, but rather Like a good son of the Republic of China who has read poetry and books, oh, yes, he was originally a high-achieving business student at West Virginia University. According to data, he has already obtained a master's and doctoral degree from Professor Zhou Kun, an outstanding senior professor of finance. Professor Zhou Kun I admire Zhang Xin very much, but Zhang Xin never forgot about basketball in his previous life, so he had to temporarily put aside his studies and come to the NBA to realize his dream. Professor Zhou Kun could only tell Zhang Xin that his studies should continue, and he would arrange papers for Zhang Xin to complete regularly. He also ordered Zhang Xin to use the opportunity of entering the NBA to study more about the NBA's operating model, financial model, as well as the player's business operation and the player's assets after retirement. He can do some research and see if he can produce some high-quality papers.

Zhang Xin feels guilty towards Professor Zhou Kun. Professor Zhou Kun admires him very much. If it is not because of his dream, Zhang Xin will definitely graduate well. In order to achieve Zhang Xin, Professor Zhou Kun arranged for him a research Zhang Xin is even more grateful for being a thesis writer in the NBA who allowed him to balance his studies and career. Zhang Xin made up his mind to write a few high-quality papers seriously so as not to embarrass Professor Zhou Kun.

"Mr. Zhang, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to accept our interview. On behalf of Tencent Sports, I would like to thank Mr. Zhang." Yang Yi came up and held Zhang Xin's hand tightly.

"Mr. Yang is too polite. If you don't mind, I'll still call you Mr. Yang Brother Yang?" Zhang Xin talked about Beijing movies. The two of them used English in the previous press conference.

"Haha, then I'll take care of you, brother Zhang." Yang Yi laughed happily. "Brother Zhang, is your accent from the capital?"

Zhang Xin nodded.

"Who is Zhang Bole with you?" Yang Yi asked.

"Haha, that's my father." Zhang Xin laughed.

"Oh, brother Zhang, you are so low-key. Your father's property is also a giant in China. It is amazing that you are working hard in the United States alone." Yang Yi was quite impressed.

"The main reason is that everyone has their own aspirations. For the time being, I prefer basketball. Of course, I am also preparing to take over my father's career. This is also the reason why I studied business at West Virginia University. As for entering the NBA, it is also a coincidence. After all, entering the NBA is too much. It’s difficult, it’s not that I’m very talented and I dare not say that I can enter, I’m just lucky.” Zhang Xin sighed a little, Zhang Xin was not being modest, Zhang Xin worked hard for half his life in his previous life, but he just became a basketball commentator It's not the kind of TV commentary, it's just a text commentator. The luck he said refers to the talent bestowed on him by the Lord of the Rings system. If there is no Thompson shooting bag gifted by the Lord of the Rings system, what would his first show be like? I don't know, although he has good physical talent, what kind of place is this? NBA! The place where the strongest players in the basketball field live in the world. The ground is full of birds, beasts, and superhuman kings. His physical talent is only a foundation for him to gain a foothold. He was still kicked out.

Yang Yi was a little surprised. In his opinion, Zhang Xin's entry into the NBA was a matter of course, and his first show was also very amazing. If the Warriors were not stupid, they would definitely sign Zhang Xin, and the term would not be short. NBA, he didn't quite understand Zhang Xin's embarrassment, but Yang Yi didn't bother to ask, so he laughed and brought up this topic.

"Brother Zhang, what are your plans next?" Yang Yi and Zhang Xin talked more from a high-level perspective, because they knew Zhang Xin's background, and went back to the basic information to investigate directly, and there was no need to face to face. Ask some basic things, he wants to know more about Zhang Xin’s personality, EQ and IQ, he wants to use these to judge how far Zhang Xin can go in the NBA, how high he can go, and what kind of behavior he should take towards Zhang Xin The strength of support, and how to report on Zhang Xin.

Zhang Xin thought about it seriously: "Next, the Warriors should ask me to sign a contract. It shouldn't be a big problem. I believe they will give me a reasonable offer. To be honest, I don't care too much. Just give me respect." , I can accept it without deliberately suppressing it; I care more about how to integrate into the Warriors' tactics. I like the Warriors and have studied the Warriors' tactics in depth. For now, I play Thompson's substitute or replace Barnes to enter It’s okay to start, oh, Brother Yang, don’t report it, after all, players can’t interfere with the team’s tactics.” Zhang Xin smiled.

"My next plan is to communicate with the coaching staff on how to integrate into the tactical system and what the coach's position is for me. First, I will play according to the coach's arrangement, and then slowly hone other skills in the process. In short, the current The plan is mainly to gain a foothold first, and then seek development.”

"Build walls high, accumulate grain widely, and become king slowly. Brother Zhang's strategy is good." Yang Yi praised.

Yang Yi and Zhang Xin chatted seemingly casually, but each sentence was quite meaningful. Yang Yi also gradually learned that Zhang Xin was a man with a high EQ and IQ. In the end, he is not the kind of fledgling boy who does not know the heights of the sky and the earth, who is complacent when he achieves success, and sinks when he encounters setbacks. As the conversation gradually deepens, Yang Yi admires this young man more and more. Such a person is a real rich kid. Let's face it, it's not those slutty kids who spend a lot of time with some extra money in their families, who are ignorant and incompetent.

Yang Yi became more and more optimistic about Zhang Xin, and secretly decided to go back and issue a detailed report to the upper management, so that they would pay more attention to it, use the best resources to promote Zhang Xin, and wait for Tencent to win the right to broadcast the NBA. , soaring to [-] miles, Tencent Sports will surely be able to firmly occupy the only position in the domestic online sports live broadcast.

The conversation became more and more interesting, but the night was getting dark, Zhang Xin and Yang Yi had a very happy chat, and they made an appointment to talk in detail next time, and then they went back home.

(End of this chapter)