Tony whispered in Yang Lei's ear: "Yao Ming is the spokesperson of Reebok, and we provide equipment and technical support for his return to China every year for rest and business activities, so I have a good relationship with him." ”

"Do you have Yao's QQ number? Can you tell me?"

"I can't just give it to you. ”

"That's right. ”

"Yao Ming went out from the Shanghai men's basketball team, and his best brother Liu Wei still stayed here to play. As soon as the news of the divestment came out the day before yesterday, I informed him as soon as possible, and he said that he was very willing to contribute to the basketball career in Shanghai, after all, this is his hometown, and he is also very affectionate for the team. ”

"He wants to buy the Shanghai men's basketball team?"

"There is this possibility, but you have also seen that several shareholders are state-owned enterprises, and it is difficult for Yao Ming to buy in a private name. ”

No matter how specific things are, Tony can't say why, and a lot of them are his own guesses.

But Yang Lei knows that history does develop like this, and in China, no matter how difficult things are, they are often solved with a word from the leader.

Yang Lei said: "Brother Tony, I want to ask you for a favor, if Yao Ming really comes back to buy this team, can you recommend me? I want to become the sports supplier of the Shanghai men's basketball team, become Yao Ming's partner, I need this opportunity." ”

"Are you serious?"

"I'm very serious, and I also want to contribute to Chinese basketball, but I'm not as soft-spoken, I can't compare to Yao Ming, I can't play ball, and I can't lead the team, but I can make the best shoes to protect everyone's feet and knees. I can do a better job than Reebok's shock absorption, and I believe I won't lose to Nike and Adidas!"

Tony looked at Yang Lei and saw sincerity in his eyes, as if he saw himself in his prime ten years ago, when he had just joined Reebok and wanted to make the best shoes in the world and become a designer who would go down in history.

As a result, he is now remodelling various players every day, reduced to the point of a small tailor, and has become a salted fish without dreams, very salty, unable to turn, bald, and has not seen any stronger.

But dreams can't die, the fire of designers still has to be passed on from generation to generation, and there should be enthusiastic young people in every era to stand up.

Tony patted Yang Lei on the shoulder and smiled: "I can help you with this, when Yao Ming comes back, I will tell you, as for whether it will succeed or not, it depends on your strength." ”

Near noon, Yang Lei and Tony found a small restaurant nearby, ordered a few dishes, chatted while eating, and drank some wine, chatting very happily.

Speaking of the relationship between Yao Ming and Reebok, it is quite very good.

In 1999, Yao Ming shined in the CBA, and Nike signed a four-year sponsorship contract with a total of $200,000, and in 2003, after expiration, he proposed to renew the contract for another four years with a total of $1.6 million.

Since ancient times, the center has not sold shoes, and Nike thinks that from 200,000 to 1.6 million, it will increase your Yao name by eight times, which is interesting enough, right?

But that year, LeBron James hadn't played a day in the NBA, Nike gave him a 7-year $90 million contract, Kobe Bryant also signed a 5-year 45 million contract, and Yao Ming was also the top pick last year, with a price of only 4 years and 1.6 million?

Isn't that looking down on people?

Nike's arrogance angered Yao Ming, and even though Nike later proposed $120 million for 7 years, Yao Ming disdained it and resolutely chose Reebok's 7-year, 50 million contract.

Of course, there are some other reasons, Reebok knew that Yao Ming valued feelings, and by the way gave his good friend Liu Wei an additional contract, as well as a business sharing contract, Yao Ming is a very character person, and would rather ask for less money to sign Reebok, he hates a big company like Nike.

"Yao Ming said at the time, Nike, you can give me less money, but you have to be honest with me, 4 years and 1.6 million to send me for food, are you the hell Is this an honest approach?"

"Brother Tony, Yao Mingzhen has a foul mouth with the people of Nike?"

"Haha! That's my own brain to make up, but what Nike did is really not authentic, 1.3 billion Chinese people are staring at Yao Ming, 1.6 million in 4 years can also be said? 120 million in 7 years, don't you want it! Isn't life just fighting for a breath?"

This is really ruthless, Yao Ming still has backbone at this point.

Tony also broke a news: "In the 08 Olympic Games, Nike was the sponsor of our national team, but there were 12 men in the men's basketball team, 10 people wore Nike shoes, only Yao Ming insisted on wearing Reebok, and Liu Wei wore Adidas, isn't it amazing?"

Yang Lei laughed and applauded: "This is pressing Nike's father to the ground and slapping his face hard, without giving any face!"

"That's right, it's to slap Nike in the face in front of everyone!"

Tony's face turned red, and he said proudly: "Nike was crazy at that time, but you dare to move Yao Ming? Without Yao Ming, how can you fight in the Olympics? Can you afford to provoke Nike? Do you move? Yao Ming just doesn't wear your Nike, you want to wear Reebok, what can you do with him? You can only watch Yao Ming wear Reebok, walk around on the field sponsored by your Nike, and show off his might!"

Yang Lei was excited when he heard it, this time he shot back, cool!

After five years of forbearance, I waited for this day.

In 2003, you ignored me and looked down on me, and after 5 years, I made you unclimbable, and you Nike had the ability to ask the Basketball Association to give me a name!

Tony said: "It's not finished yet, it's even more awesome behind." Isn't there still Liu Wei wearing Adidas, Nike can't move Da Yao, so can Liu Wei move it? The Basketball Association went to talk to Liu Wei, but Da Yao said, no! Only Liu Wei is the most cooperative with me in the whole team, Liu Wei and I have played for 13 years, and I have Liu Wei, I see which of you dares to touch him!"

Tony slapped the table and said excitedly: "Then this men's national basketball team, from beginning to end, only 10 people wear Nike, Da Yao and Liu Wei don't wear Nike for a day!

"Really strong!"

Yang Lei raised his wine glass, touched it with Tony, and drank it all in one gulp.

Yao Ming's stinky temper is simply a model of Dios counterattack in online novels, he suffered humiliation before becoming famous, endured the burden, worked hard to cultivate, fought monsters and upgraded, improved his strength, and eventually became a generation of grandmasters, so that the villain boss could not help it, and humiliated the villain in public, of course it was cool.

But as a reborn person who knows the development of later generations, Yang Lei thinks about it, and feels that creation makes people.

In Qiuyanqiu, Yao Ming supported Liu Wei this time, he was indeed righteous enough, brother enough, domineering enough, now the two of them are players, the relationship is really iron, there is nothing to say.

However, many years later, in business, the two have become the relationship between the boss and the player, and when it comes to price, it hurts feelings, which is another matter.

Yang Lei took advantage of the topic to play and talked a lot with Tony.

He also carefully analyzed the benefits of Yao Ming's purchase of the Shanghai men's basketball team, and also said that the star effect is the gold medal to avoid death, and the drunkard does not mean to drink.

At noon, Yang Lei drank some wine, and he was really tired last night, so after eating, he found a chain hotel next to the Sports and Vocational Institute, and opened a room to rest.

Tony returns to his home with a heavy heart, hesitating to contact Yao Ming.

It was 1 p.m., and Houston was exactly 12 p.m., and he tried to leave a message for Yao Ming on MSN.

Who knows, Yao Ming immediately replied to the message.

Tony was surprised: "Da Yao, you haven't rested yet?"

"I can't sleep a little, what's going on with the Shanghai men's basketball team? You are the closest to the sports college, do you hear any rumors?"

"The divestment has basically been determined, and the Shanghai men's basketball team will definitely change hands, depending on the specific time. I listened to a friend's analysis today and think what he said is very reasonable, I estimate that it will not be long before the Sports Bureau will find your home and hope that you will come forward to buy it. ”

Tony picked out a part of the chat between him and Yang Lei, and after Yao Ming on the other side of the ocean heard it, he became more and more dignified.

Yao Ming really wants to return to China to do a career, he is 29 years old this year, although his physical condition is okay, but it is impossible to play in the NBA for a lifetime, and he must think in advance about how to go after retirement.

Yao Ming remembered his youth in the Shanghai men's basketball team, remembered those teammates who fought side by side, he came to the NBA to work hard, but the happiest time was the days when he won the CBA championship with the Shanghai men's basketball team, and he gradually fell into memories.

At the same time, the name Yang Lei was also remembered by him, and he was deeply impressed, and he was ready to find an opportunity to meet Yang Lei after returning to China.

"Let's let Daddy find out first. ”

Yao Ming made up his mind and made a transatlantic call to Lao Yao.

This year, Lao Yao and his family are going to come to Houston for the Spring Festival, and Wang Zhizhi's family will also spend the Spring Festival in the United States this year.

It seems that Lao Yao must hurry up and find out about this matter before the year.

"Hey, son, what's wrong?"

"Dad, you see when you are free, go to the Reebok training camp and inquire about the Shanghai men's basketball team, we have to be more proactive. ”

This transatlantic phone call lasted another half an hour.

It was already 1 a.m. in Houston, but Yao Ming was still excited.

Yao's team changed from passively waiting to taking the initiative.

History has changed slightly at this moment, and the flapping of butterfly wings may lead to a different ending.