"First, any commercial activities or endorsements will be carried out only after your consent, I can only suggest."

"Second, before you sign the guarantee contract, I will not charge a penny of the contract commission, nor will I take you to participate in any time-wasting business activities."

"The third is to stay in the NBA as the first goal. I'll do my best to find an NBA team for you, and one that has the opportunity to sign a guaranteed contract. ”

Inside a café, Jeff. Austin was explaining the terms of the contract to Link one by one. Although I don't want to admit it, the truth is that almost all the terms of the contract are in Link's favor.

This three-year managerial contract is comparable to that of Carl. The contract Jones had had when he fooled Link on a much more generous contract. Jeff. Austin is asking for payment that doesn't even have Carl. Jones and Link signed a guaranteed contract after Jeff. Austin takes only 3%. For commercial activities and commercial endorsements, he only takes 15%.

These two points and Carl. Jones's 5% and 20% rake are simply conscience. Don't underestimate the difference, in the professional basketball world where the small is millions and the large is tens of millions, the percentage of the commission is also very terrible.

"So," Link picked up the contract and looked at it carefully, "I don't have any reason to turn you down. ”

"Of course you have, unless someone more famous or better manager comes to you. But as far as I know, no one else has discovered the potential in you yet. They think you won't play in the NBA for three years at most, and you'll go home. ”

"Oh?" This is the first time Link has heard such news, "Then why do you think I can survive in the NBA for more than 3 years?" ”

"First, you keep a low profile. Second, you are focused enough. Third, your potential does not match your age. People feel that you have played in college for 4 years, and you have no potential worth tapping. But I think you're just lacking quality resources and environment. The University of Fresno is only an NCAA Division II team, and the blue team is just an inconspicuous team in the Development League. And once you have the best training environment and resources, I'm sure you'll survive in the NBA. ”

Listen to Jeff. After Austin finished speaking, Link was really a little impressed. As we all know, Grant. Hill couldn't have lost his job in the NBA, and he played in the NBA until he was 40 before retiring on his own. But Link is not Hill, and others may not be able to see the potential left in him.

Ke Jeff. Austin is different, he likes to bet on these malleable players. For example, the chubby Mark who didn't look like a professional athlete. Gasol, or Antetokounmpo, who is still playing in the youth team of the Greek Second Division.

Without further questioning, Link picked up his pen and signed the contract handed to him a second time by a manager.

Let's hope this time, the ending won't be as fucked up as last time.

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This afternoon, the BLU team had a very special part of the training session – the fan visit.

This session is actually modeled after the NBA's media open hours, which is a period of practice where fans can come in and interact with the players. Of course, it's all about paying for tickets. For just $50, fans can get up close and personal with the pros.

Don't think that's an exaggeration, as a development league team without the backing of an NBA team, the blue team has to do everything they can to build wealth. Fan open hours are a way to make money that many teams have, not the blue team.

Although it was essentially a business venture, Link was not averse to it. Because these fans who are willing to pay to watch the players train are true love for the players of the blue team. In their eyes, the players are heroes, not clowns.

Link was undoubtedly the most popular this afternoon, with the most fans asking for his autograph and group photo. After all, the kid hasn't just played in the NBA, but he's just broken the Development League's single-game individual scoring record.

Although in Oklahoma, few people watch the blue team play. But even so, Link felt the enthusiasm of the fans.

At the end of the open session, Link signed a little boy. The boy's father believed that Link would become famous in the NBA sooner or later. Therefore, he instructed his son to keep Link's autograph safe.

After the autograph, I thought that this was the end of today's fan interaction. As everyone knows, there is also a person who handed an Upshaw No. 0 jersey to Link.

"Sign it for me."

Hearing the voice of a girl, Link looked up in surprise. It's okay not to look up, but this time he raised his head, Link was even more surprised.

The female fan standing in front of him, Link had met her before. To be exact, before crossing over, Link would see her on 2KTV every time she played an NBA2K game.

That's right, the person who asked Link for an autograph at this time was none other than Rachel. Demita.

"Rachel? I didn't expect you to come. Link smiled, after all, the last time they met, they didn't leave each other's contact information, and they also had their own things to do. Link thought that he and Rachel would never see each other again before they became famous.

Unexpectedly, he was able to meet this energetic girl in the place where he trains every day.

"Coming at you, well done last game, Link. Just abandoned by the Rockets, they scored 52 points against their subordinate team. I have to say, you amazed me. Rachel smiled sweetly, feeling that she could invisibly bring people closer together.

"Rise from where you fall, hehe. What about you? How have you been doing? Link signed his name and chatted with Rachel.

"It's still the same as always, boring. By the way, do you have a chance to make it to the NBA again? You've actually played pretty well in all three games with the Rockets, and it would be a shame to be shut out of the NBA like that. ”

Looking at Rachel, staring at him with wide eyes, Link remembered Jeff. Austin's words. He said that he may not have to go with the team to Texas tomorrow to play away. That means that until tomorrow night, Jeff. Austin will be able to find Link's home in the NBA.

Link vs. Jeff. A manager of Austin's level is still very confident, so he nodded confidently, "I think I'll return to the NBA, but the next stop will definitely not be Houston." How? How could you be interested in the fate of a development league player? ”

"I ......," Rachel opened her mouth, but stopped talking, "nothing, I just want to know." Hey, big star, or leave your phone number on your jersey too. ”

"Huh!?" Link was taken aback, counting the time crossing over, this was the first time in his "two lives" that a girl had asked for a phone number.

"That way, the day you enter the NBA, I can congratulate you personally."

"Oh......" Link silently wrote down the number, leaving a phone call between friends, it seemed like nothing.

"Ma'am, it's over, I'm afraid you'll have to come back next time."

As soon as Link wrote the number, the stadium security came urging Rachel to leave.

As Rachel walked out of the gym, the rest of the BLU team came over to Link with a wink.

"How can they be like children? Isn't Link just more popular today? Look at their jealousy. Watching Link being "repaired" by his teammates on the field, the assistant coach of the blue team shook his head.

"It's not a matter of being unpopular, man. Link is the only one among them who has a female fan, hahahaha. Connell laughed out loud, that kid was really getting more and more star-like.

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Jeff. After Austin signed with Link, he immediately began to work on getting Link into the NBA.

In fact, before signing Link, he already had several goals in mind. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to tell Link that he could make him an NBA player in a short period of time.

Houston Rockets? Only Carl. Jones's kind of fool would push Link to Houston. Aside from the hype, what else can Houston bring to Link?

Golden State Warriors? Come on, the Bay Area area has the largest Chinese population in the country, so you can figure out what the Warriors need Link to do with your toes. Link is there to play, not to be a clown. So, the Warriors are also excluded.

The Dallas Mavericks are a good choice, but Jeff. Austin is concerned that Mavericks coach Carlisle doesn't trust the newcomer.

After ruling out these teams with interest in Link, he was left with only two options.

One is the Cleveland Cavaliers and the other is the Memphis Grizzlies.

Needless to say, the Cavaliers have been full of opportunities since James left. But again, James' departure has left the Cavaliers with little market and no attention. If Link is sent to Cleveland, it won't take more than a month for him to be forgotten.

Finally, Jeff. Austin made a phone call. He was well acquainted with this man, after all, Mark. Gasol is Jeff. Austin's customers. As a result, he had previously worked with guys who were about to talk on the phone.

"Hello? Jeff? What's going on on the big night? ”

"Hello, Wallace. In case you don't know, I'm Link's manager now. I've heard that you are in great need of a small forward who can play right now. So, when are we going to talk about the ten-day contract? ”

Jeff. Austin's confidence was consistent in that he didn't ask if he needed Link, but when he was going to sign the contract.

After all, Austin is well aware that the Memphis Grizzlies have no reason to turn down Link.