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“OK。No problem, Boss." The head coach, Carlesimo, quickly nodded in agreement. A respectful attitude.
"Zhang. You'll rest for five minutes in the second quarter.”Looking at the score, Carlesimo personally handed Zhang Long a towel and Gatorade.
"Rhode. You go on as the point guard. We'll focus on the outside and try to shoot three-pointers.”
Carlesimo looked at Roeder, the main point guard. He instructed.
Zhang Long went off the stage to rest, but he actually needed to pee."Boss. I want to go to the toilet."
"Hurry up and go back." The big boss, Paul Allen, quickly said. She couldn't help but look at him fondly.
Zhang Long nodded and high-fived his teammates. He walked back to the away players 'passageway.
At this moment, the live broadcast of ESPM. He aimed at Zhang Long.
"What happened? Could it be that Zhang is injured?"
"That's not possible. I just saw him and the Blazers 'big boss. Paul Allen was talking and laughing."
They didn't know that Zhang Long just wanted to go to the toilet.
Ten minutes later, Zhang Long finished his account. He specially changed into black sports tights in the changing room.
Fans who followed the NBA in the future should have noticed that many NBA players now liked to wear tight pants when they played, wrapping their legs tightly. Kobe, Dwyane Wade, James, Durant, and others all loved these sports tights.
Actually, these sports tights. The knees were all made of foam to reduce the wear and tear on the knees.
Each individual foam adhered to the Lycra fabric.
The hexagonal design effectively dispersed the impact of the competition.
Thus, it could reduce the wear and tear on the knee.
The foam material was light and lightened the burden on his legs.
Generally speaking, when one first started with these sports tights. Players who were troubled by knee injuries wore them.
It can avoid collisions. It was non-slip and sweaty. Other than being afraid of impact, she was also afraid of rheumatism.
Lycra fabric, light, soft and comfortable. The sweat from playing basketball could be fully discharged.
Zhang Long wanted to ensure a healthy body. The body was the most important thing, so he had to make the necessary protective gear.
Don't be afraid of trouble. How many NBA superstars had been destroyed by knee injuries, and it was predicted that a generation of superstars would slowly fall.
For example, Huang Mambaroi. Emperor Audi. McGrady first round. Even the Flash, Wei Yanzi, had his knee menisci removed during his university days.
Zhang Long felt that he was wearing shoes with hooks. The soles of the shoes were badly worn, so he quickly asked the team's uniform team.
"Hi. Brother, help me find a new pair of shoes, a new pair of size 45 hook shoes. And two pairs of socks."
First of all, everyone knew that NBA players 'jerseys and boots were basically custom-made by sponsors. They did not need to bring them themselves. However, it was precisely this point that would have a great impact on the players.
Take a player's hook boots as an example. Every shoe size had strict requirements, but every player's feet would not grow because of the size of the shoe. Even if it was very comfortable, it was absolutely impossible to fit perfectly.
This is just like what we all encounter when we buy shoes. Maybe a size 41 shoe is a little small, but a size 42 shoe is a little big, although ordinary people might not be bothered by this.
However, for NBA players, a pair of shoes that didn't fit could have a huge impact on their strength.
The Blazers uniform team looked at Zhang Long. Zhang asked worriedly. Are you injured?"
"Injured? No, he didn't. Who said I was injured?" Zhang Long was stunned. He spread out his hands with a blank expression.
"If you're not injured, why are you wearing sports tights?”
"I did it to protect my knees. Brother, you have to know. The NBA was very competitive.”
"This is the Western Conference finals. The Sounders are crazy. Three people surrounding me, and the whole team surrounding me.”Zhang Long quickly explained to the staff.
"Oh, I see. Alright, wait a moment. I'll ask the sponsor about the new pair of size 45 shoes with hooks.”
The Blazers uniform team staff heaved a sigh of relief.
Only then did Zhang Long raise his head. It looked like the score on the TV was the Blazers 32-14.
"Alright then, I hope my teammates will be fine. It can let me rest for a while." Zhang Long lay down on the bench in the away team's locker room with a clear conscience.
In any case, the difference in points was too big. He had performed well in front of Paul Allen.
At the very least, it was worthy of his annual salary of 20 million USD.
Five minutes later, the staff of the uniform team. He brought in a shoe box with a hook pattern on the outside. There were two pairs of socks on the box.
"Zhang. I'm sorry, I took a little time.”
"Oh my god. The score is now 12 points."
Zhang Long quickly opened his eyes and looked at the television again. The Blazers had a score of 40-28.
At this moment, the second segment had already ended. It was halftime.
Zhang Long quickly took off his shoes and socks. He opened a pair of socks and put them on.
After a while, the Blazers 'teammates were sweating profusely. He walked into the locker room.
"Heh. Zhang, did you fall into the toilet pit?”Luo De looked at Zhang Long and teased him.
"I'm sorry. I just realized that my shoes are badly worn. Get the uniform staff to get me a new pair of shoes and two pairs of socks.”
Zhang Long quickly smiled and stuck out his smelly foot.
Sabonis, the boss of the locker room, walked over and touched Zhang Long's short hair.""Zhang. As long as you're not injured, it's good news for us.”
"This is equivalent to you resting for an entire session.”
"In this way, you will have stamina in the second half. Attack the opponent's inside line."
“OK。Guys, no problem."
During the intermission, Zhang Long suddenly received a call from an unknown number.
"Hello. Zhang. I'm very sorry to disturb you. I'm the senior vice president of Pepsi Cola's North America region, Steven Naike. We sincerely invite you to become the brand ambassador of Pepsi in the Asia Pacific region."
" Cut the crap," Zhang Long said calmly." Just tell me how many tens of thousands of dollars?" How many years is the contract?"
"Yes... Alright.?We fancy your great potential in the Dragon Country of Hua Xia. He was willing to pay 125 million dollars for seven years. Of course, it's pre-tax." Pepsi's senior vice president was a little surprised.
"Hmm, how about this. Give me some time to think about it. I just received an invitation to be the spokesperson for Coca-Cola three days ago.”Zhang Long said calmly.
"What is it? Coca-Cola! It was convenient to ask about the price they offered?”
"An endorsement fee of 100 million dollars for five years. Every year, he only needed to participate in Coca-Cola's Dragon Country Business Event three times.”Zhang Long said slowly.
An endorsement fee of 100 million dollars for five years, an annual average of 20 million dollars (before tax).
An endorsement fee of 125 million dollars for seven years, an annual average of 17.85 million dollars (before tax).
One had to know that these two Cola giants. He had noticed Zhang Long a long time ago.
However, he was afraid. After eating a meal of dumplings, a short-lived effect suddenly erupted.
Therefore, in the second round against the Spurs, the higher-ups of both sides were present. They watched the match.
Zhang Long used his own stable performance and excellent performance on both offense and defense. He was not a short-lived meteor, but a rising star.
In the Western Conference finals, Zhang Long scored 63 points.
The Blazers 'boss, Paul Allen, made another high-profile announcement to Zhang Long. A seven-year, 150 million USD super big contract.
150 million in seven years! This number shocked the upper echelons of both sides.
All the contracts that were originally given were void.
Steven, the senior vice president of Pepsi Cola's Northern Region, quickly said,""No, don't hang up yet."
"Zhang. Pepsi is willing to increase the endorsement fee. 160 million dollars for seven years." Stephen gritted his teeth. He really wanted to win Zhang Long over. This big fish with huge commercial value.
"Yes... Let me think about it. I'm going to play the second half of the game.”Zhang Long pondered for a while and saw that the head coach and his teammates were all watching him. He felt that he shouldn't say it in the locker room.
"Wait, Zhang. Are you dissatisfied with anything? It's about the endorsement fee. We can still increase it."
Pepsi had always been dominated by Coca-Cola. It was hard to breathe, especially in the market of China and the Dragon Country.
"Seven years, 168 million dollars. Zhang! This endorsement fee is already the maximum amount I can get.”Stephen gritted his teeth and raised the price again.
“OK。I promise you. However, you must come. The contract was signed in Orlando because it was tax-free.”
Zhang Long's eyes lit up and he agreed without hesitation. However, he stated his request.
"No problem. I'm bringing the higher-ups and two lawyers with me. "Fly to Ore State!" Stephen, the senior vice president of Pepsi, jumped up in excitement.
"Brothers. If they could win this G2 match in the second half today. When we get back to Orlando, I'll give you 500,000 dollars. I'll treat you guys to a nightclub."
"Free drinks and free food. Women…With your abilities."
Zhang Long rolled his eyes, thinking that he still had to get some benefits. To his teammates.
"Beautiful! Zhang. You're really generous." The starting power forward, Cleverde Robison, heard the good news. His eyes lit up.
Shooting guard Aaron McGee smiled.""Zhang. As expected of a forthright man."
Sabonis 'eyes lit up and he whistled.""Zhang. You're really cool!"
The third reserve point guard, Robson, jumped up excitedly."That's great. I can finally go to a nightclub."
Therefore, the NBA was not about fighting and killing. It was the way of the world.
Zhang Long lost his parents when he was young. He had already seen it clearly.
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