440: A rising power
200 million dollars in 13 years, Link was still full of this number until he returned home.
After all, even if you look at the entire alliance, this is an astronomical amount. You must know that the sky-high sneaker contract that Adidas offered to Rose was only $185 million. And who is Rose? That's the youngest MVP in the league. Before his injury, his Bulls were arguably the only team in the East that could compete with the Heat's Big Three!
is such a legend, and the sneaker contract is "only" 185 million. And as soon as Nike opened his mouth to Link, it was 200 million!
The high value can be seen.
And Link knows very well that $200 million, and that's just Jeff. The result of preliminary negotiations between Austin and Nike. According to Austin's usual style, when the final sign is signed, the price will only go up, not down. In other words, this summer, Link may be able to get more than 200 million!
As long as he continues to perform well this season, plus Jeff. Austin's negotiation skills. It's not too hard to continue to make the contract bigger.
200 million, in addition to the fact that this number is very scary, what Link cares more about is actually the meaning behind this number.
As we all know, in the NBA, the price of a player's contract actually represents his status in the league. It's not just about making money, it's about proving the strength of a player.
$200 million, or a signed shoe contract. This means that Link has become a key spokesperson for Nike. There aren't many players in the league who can get signed shoe contracts, and Link is about to be one of them.
Link was especially excited at the thought of his place in the league as quickly as a rocket lifted off into the air. Compared to the $200 million, that's the real reason for Link's excitement.
However, Link is also well aware that all of this is based on his ability to continue to perform well. If he had suffered Waterloo in 2013, Jeff. No matter how skilled Austin's negotiation skills were, it didn't help.
Iron still needs its own hardness, and Link is instantly full of motivation again. After Christmas, it is destined to be another bloody storm!
On the evening of the 25th, Link had a meal with his parents. By the 26th, life had finally become normal.
In the morning, when everyone went to the locker room, they found that they all had a gift box in front of the cabinet. After opening it, I realized that it was a tablet given to you by Link.
The computer isn't the point, the point is that everyone receives a greeting card, and the content on the greeting card is completely different for everyone. It can be seen that Link has carefully written different blessings for everyone.
At this time, Link, who had been holding back for several days, was practicing shooting in the training hall, hoping to quickly regain his touch. He believed that at this time in the locker room, the group of teases must have their mouths crooked.
In the next year, I must have their help to reach a higher level......
In this joyous Christmas atmosphere, the grizzly bear received another wave of "leeks". It seems that a few days of Christmas holidays did not make the bloodthirsty grizzly bear gentle.
On Dec. 27, the Grizzlies' first game after Christmas, they eliminated the Philadelphia 76ers by 10 points at home.
76ers coach Doug Murphy. The starters sent by Collins are also really wonderful, and there is not a single pure interior in the starting five. He made Thaddeus, who is only 2.03 meters tall. Young can understand playing power forward, but he lets Lavoy, who is 2.06 meters tall and plays on the outside. Aaron played the number five position, and Link couldn't understand it.
As a result, the 76ers' penalty area defense became a mess. The black and white bears combined for 43 points, and they had to eat and drink in the low position. Link also scored 26 points, most of which came in the three-second zone. The 76ers' restricted area is like a door that can be opened at any time, and the Grizzlies players are completely free to enter and exit.
On December 29, the Grizzlies met the Nuggets again. This time, the Nuggets' team-high personal high score was simply only 12 points. With the experience of the last game, the Grizzlies are now playing the Nuggets with ease.
During the game, George. Karl kept his face covered in black because there were countless fans in the stands holding up signs with the number "40" written on them.
No doubt the plaques reminded Carl Sr. of Link's 40th night. It was a humiliating night for him.
91-72, the Grizzlies continued their three-quarter clock-out style. The Denver Nuggets also became the third team this season to score more than 80 points in a game against the Grizzlies.
Facing an opponent who can rank in the top five in the West, the Grizzlies play so easily, which can't help but make Grizzlies fans sigh.
Perhaps for the first time ever, Memphis fans can proudly tell others, "I'm a fan of a league powerhouse!" ”
After this wave of "leeks" is harvested, the Grizzlies only have one game left to play in 2012.
But this time, the opponent may not be able to easily win with a casual swing of the sickle.
As a close friend of Link's college days, he has always paid close attention to Paul. George's condition. And this season, George in the third year has started to get very difficult to mess with.
The civil war between two NBA players in Fresno State is about to start on December 31 in Indian-Presspolis!
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On December 29, when the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Nuggets at home. Indianapolis, the Bankers Living Arena, and the Trail Blazers-Pacers game, also made it to the final moments.
The Trail Blazers' strength this season should not be underestimated, with the exception of Aldridge, "French Pippen" Batum and Wesley. In addition to Matthews, this season, they also welcomed an unexpected super defender, Damien. Lillard!
As a junior, Lillard was drafted with the sixth pick, which speaks volumes about his quality. In the beginning, the Trail Blazers used Lillard as an instant combat force. As everyone knows, Lillard is not only super powerful, but also has unfathomable potential.
However, it is such a well-structured team with a strong squad. Stunned in the humble banker's life arena, caught in a bitter battle.
Can you say that the Trail Blazers lost to a certain player from the Pacers? I can't say for sure. Because, everyone on the Pacers team is doing a great job!
Paul. George had 22 points, 5 assists and 7 rebounds, which was quite Link's style.
George. Hill's 18 points and 3 assists taught Lillard, who was just entering the league, a good lesson.
Former All-Star forward David. West had 16 points and 10 rebounds, easily scoring a double-double.
"Black Yao Ming" Roy. Hibbert had 10 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, and his presence greatly hampered the Trail Blazers' offense.
Of course, how could you forget that one that almost put Wesley. Matthews drives Lance crazy. What about Stephenson?
The Pacers' starting five Tigers had a clear division of labor and performed their own duties, allowing them to finally solve the incoming Trail Blazers 99-92 at home.
After the game, Stephenson, who had 12 points, five assists and two steals, faced the camera and hooked his finger at his next opponent.
"Any Western Conference team going to the Bankers Living Arena is going to end up like this. Even the Memphis Grizzlies are coming, no exception! Stephenson smiled, incredibly confident.
After all, if you count this game, they have won four in a row recently, can Finsen not float?
Paul, who scored the team's highest score. George wasn't as crazy as Stephenson, and when he got back to the locker room, he just sent a text to his friend and opponent for the next game, Link.
"We've become different, don't think we're going to win easily."
A powerful eastern force is slowly rising.