NBA: I'm really not a point guard god

Chapter 395 James’ thoughts

The game between the Bobcats and the Jazz begins.

This is Salt Lake City.

The altitude is over 1300 meters.

The hypoxic environment at plateau will affect the performance of athletes.

In terms of city size.

It's not as good as Denver and Phoenix, which are also in the inland west.

The Bobcats and Jazz are also considered to be strong duels.

However, it is difficult to attract big stars to watch such a game.

The large group of models sitting behind Zhou Yao was the most eye-catching thing on the sidelines.

However, although it is true that it cannot attract big stars.

But actually.

Right in the auditorium, in a corner that no one noticed.

A guy who wears his hat very low.

If anyone really noticed him, they would not fail to recognize him.

This guy has come to Salt Lake City to compete many times before.

LeBron James, Cavaliers star.

There's a Cavaliers game today.

At home against the Rockets, who are already firmly in the playoffs.

Things have been bad for the Cavaliers lately.

Many people are saying that if James was still here, he would never have this record.

But now.

Cleveland fans have absolutely no hope of making the playoffs.

And James' suspension period has not ended yet.

I didn't want to stay at home and get moldy.

So, James appears here and here.

……

That was still 2001.

James once again led the team to a state championship.

Although, it was only Division III high school in Ohio.

However, James' personal performance is obvious to all.

That year, James, who was only a sophomore in high school, was named the first team in the United States by USA Today.

However, he ranked sixth among the 25 high school players in the United States rated by USA Today.

Before this, many people thought that he could definitely reach the top five.

That guy seemed to pop out of a crack in the rocks.

Originally in Arkansas, no one knew about him until his senior year of high school.

Just an average starter in a second-tier high school.

After moving to North Carolina, that guy suddenly seemed to have an idea.

The team he leads is still just a mediocre second-rate middle school.

They actually made it to the state finals and finally won the championship.

81 points in a single game in the finals and a five-double.

Not only was it unheard of, it was simply appalling.

Not to mention he averaged a triple-double for the season.

It’s not just USA Today.

That year, the guy named Zhou Yao was the number one high school student in the United States selected by all the media.

Then, the guy went to the NBA.

Moreover, that guy became the top pick.

Salary of $4 million over 1730 years.

Excluding various taxes and fees, there are still millions of dollars.

If you add various endorsements.

He just finished the four years of his rookie contract.

It is said that Zhou Yao has the opportunity to earn tens of millions of dollars.

This is after tax.

Of course, this is only if he can really play.

For James at that time.

Do not!

It should be said that even for James now, it is a lot of money.

From that time on, Zhou Yao became an NBA player that James needed to pay close attention to and began to deliberately imitate.

……

What James didn't expect was something.

Zhou Yao seems to have only accepted one endorsement contract from McDonald's.

$3 million in 500 years.

That’s not too much to say.

But there is still a gap between what James imagined.

According to James' ideas.

For such a contract, only three years is still too short.

And judging from Zhou Yao's performance at the time, a mere US$500 million was still too cheap.

In addition, Zhou Yao seems to have endorsed Nike.

But it's just working for free.

Aside from getting a few pairs of shoes, I didn’t get a penny.

James, who was still in high school, told himself that when he entered the NBA, he would never do this.

Until he actually entered the NBA.

He found that it seemed that the more superstars who were not short of money, the more they liked to be with Zhou Yao.

Especially those members of the extremely strong Lakers that year.

The status of O'Neal and Kobe is already high enough.

The salary in the NBA is also high.

There are also many endorsement contracts.

Among them, Kobe Bryant earned more.

Previously because of the Eagle County case.

Many sponsors terminated their contracts with Kobe.

As a result, Kobe won the lawsuit.

The brand had to pay a higher price to sign Kobe back.

In addition, Kobe and O'Neal are both first-come-first-served.

Filmed three blockbuster movies in a row in Hollywood.

It is said that the dividend alone is an enviable figure.

However, they were closest to Zhou Yao, who was considered dead at the time.

There was even news that the Lakers wanted to poach Zhou Yao.

The owner of the Wizards seemed to be very moved, but in the end the deal was just a rumor.

When Zhou Yao appeared on the basketball court again, he was no longer wearing Nike sneakers.

until this time.

For James, it was only a little bit clearer about Zhou Yao.

It turns out that guy is already more than just a basketball player.

……

last summer.

Something happened.

James has been observing carefully.

Until, some people in the league, led by Xiao Hua, began to gain the upper hand.

Of course there are people at a higher level than Xiao Hua.

However, that is not what James can see.

James has also been doing business these years.

For him, Zhou Yao is the best person to imitate.

Not just on the court, but off the court as well.

At the same time, he never stopped thinking about how to maximize his own interests.

In James' view.

Xiao Hua's statement that the annualized return on investment exceeds 20% is completely unbelievable.

It is said that the greater the risk, the greater the benefit.

The reverse is also true.

High returns also mean high risks.

What's more, Zhou Yao is not your Xiao Hua's biological father.

Even if there is an element of hearing involved.

Why would you leave such a highly profitable business to others?

Think along this line of thought.

James felt that he had discovered an opportunity.

In fact, James has already felt it.

Because of Xiao Hua's preference for himself.

League commissioner David Stern already has some dissatisfaction with him.

In addition, the support he received from sponsors was waning.

This season, the team as a whole did not perform as expected.

It's even possible that they won't make it to the playoffs.

That being the case.

James decided to take a gamble.

This time, he completely offended Xiao Hua to death.

If Xiao Hua wins or loses in the end, he may not even be able to gain a foothold in the NBA.

But, what if it’s not Xiao Hua who wins in the end?

This is equivalent to giving David Stern a vote of confidence.

It can also bring you closer to Zhou Yao.

At the same time, because of the suspension, the team's record this season has nothing to do with it.

never mind!

Anyway, I have nothing to do now.

Why think so much!

Now that you are in Salt Lake City, let’s watch the game quietly...