Rich Paul's experience is also quite legendary, because of a chance encounter to meet LeBron James, since then into this black man can step into the sky, began a completely different life from the past. In the past, he was just a jersey seller.

After James unexpectedly fired his agent Goodwin and switched to Leon Rose, Rich Paul was able to play James up and become a member of his negotiating think tank.

In the summer of 2006, James signed a three-year, $60 million contract. James could have signed a longer and bigger contract, but the kid clearly had a bigger picture, and Rich Paul was one of the people who helped James plan his ideas.

Of course, after more than a year in the NBA, Rich Paul found that this circle was far narrower and closed than he imagined, fair and BA pursued the most naked law of the jungle, the strong take all, the weak could get a little scraps, and the weakest were eliminated from this circle to beg for a living elsewhere. From the coach, to the player, to the agent, you have to abide by this rule, if you can't, just walk away.

As a half-agent who is halfway home, except for the big tree of James, Rich Paul does not have any resources at present. He wanted to go the path of an agent, and now that James has signed with CAA, under Leon Rose, Rich Paul himself and a few of James' other friends have opened a marketing agency to serve James.

Rich Paul wants to learn how to become an agent, but if no one wants to take you to play in this circle, the company has its own unique management, but it is very unfriendly to a halfway monk like Rich Paul, and it is not so easy for him to enter the CAA company.

So, on the one hand, Rich Paul has to continue to hug James' thighs tightly, and hope that James will continue his magical performance on the court and grow into a real superstar; On the other hand, he needs to constantly expand his network and build his own network foundation in the NBA circle.

And now, in the dim light of the private room of the bar, more than a meter away from him, sat a unique big man in the circle, a real legend. In fact, when this man approached Rich Paul a few days ago and said that he was going to meet in Los Angeles, Rich Paul felt a little excited, after all, in terms of experience, this person has so much to learn and learn from him, although there are some things that he will never learn and cannot do in his lifetime.

The flame of the lighter burned for more than ten seconds, and finally lit the Cleopatra, and the pale blue smoke began to rise.

Leon took a puff of the smoke ring, and after not smoking a cigar for a long time, he felt a sense of comfort and relaxation, and he took another one out of his pocket and threw it to Rich Paul, saying, "Light it." ”

Rich Paul was respectful and obedient, and lit a cigar for himself, and the distance between the two was suddenly shortened. In Rich Paul's impression, Fox Leon has always been ruthless, and now it seems that he is still very human and accidental.

Come to think of it, Fox Leon may not be well-known among coaches, top stars, and fans in NBA circles, but in the eyes of agents, ball loss managers, journalists, rank-and-file players, employees, and scouts, this guy is simply everywhere. He is well-informed, powerful, omniscient, and everywhere. And these people are actually the cornerstone of how this alliance works. Without superstars, the league can create another one, without amazing coaches, there are great guys in college, but without those obscure scouts, workers, managers, the NBA can't even run a draft.

That's what Fox Leon really really is, and why he was able to help the aging Boston Celtics regain their glory without high-end connections.

Of course, Rich Paul knew that this meeting was not to sing the praises of Fox Leon, and he took the initiative to come to the door, and there must be something to discuss. Although Rich Paul felt that, as things stand, there was nothing to do. James has two years left on his contract, and now he just wants to play well with the Cavaliers and try to bring a championship to Cleveland.

As for business cooperation or whatever, according to Rich Paul, Fox Leon has no interest in business investment, only that this guy has amazing gambling skills and is very good at financial investment. James doesn't like gambling, and a person with a long-term plan rarely likes gambling, and as for finance, it's never something black people like to touch.

So, Rich Paul didn't know what Leon wanted to do.

Step by step, the two started chatting while smoking cigars, Rich Paul was a self-cook, and Leon was very knowledgeable, there was nothing he couldn't talk about. As a result, the two were in the private room of the bar, smoking, no woman, no alcohol, chattering for nearly an hour. They talked and talked nonsense, and Rich Paul found out that Leon was actually different from those elite NBA coaches and management, he was born on the streets of South Boston, and had the experience of going to jail, and many things he said made Rich Paul empathize, so the two talked very well.

After chatting, there was no need for Leon to say that he wanted to see LeBron James, Rich Paul called James directly, and the two met directly and began to drink and smoke in the private room. Rich Paul wanted to call a few girls to accompany him, but Leon refused, saying bluntly that now that his wife was pregnant, he had no interest in these things. The same is true for James, who is one of the few black players who is strict about his style.

James is only 23 years old this year, what a terrible young man, whether it is the ability on the court or the maturity off the court, Leon admires.

What's even more terrifying is that such a terrible young man does not seem to have the slightest chance of winning the NBA championship at present, because Leon knows that with the Cavaliers' lineup and operational ability, their team building and tactical guidance direction cannot do anything to the Celtics in the East. Not only can't beat the Celtics, but maybe some other rising powerhouses, they won't be opponents.

And this is the terrible and valuable thing about the NBA, no matter how good you are, the pride of the sky, without the strength of the group, you will still not achieve real success.

Of course, the most terrifying thing is the operation of the Cavaliers, a team that has changed the trade rules of the league, which is always suffocating.

This 23-year-old league superstar looks a little shy in front of Fox Leon, he doesn't talk a lot, and he listens carefully to what Leon says. But that doesn't mean he's obedient. Leon told a lot of interesting facts about the league and told him some tactical tips on how to defend against him in the game, which was very useful to James.

And from start to finish, until the three of them left the bar, Leon didn't say anything about James' future plans. He just said, "Phoenix will be in the Finals this season, and I hope to be waiting for you in the Finals if I can." Obviously, this is not a discussion, but a meeting to enhance the relationship between the two parties, and it is the beginning of the insiders becoming friends.

By the way, he also mentioned shorting US real estate, and James' attitude towards this is that he can give it a try, because he believes in this super big gambler, although he himself does not know much about financial real estate. James gave Leon the phone number of his best friend, Carter, who is in charge of business, and the two went their separate ways.

This is the first time James has met the legendary coach in private since entering the league, and although he feels that he has a plan, he feels that there is no trace. On the basketball court, James remembered him because he made himself suffer when he was with the Celtics. Now, he remembered him even more, because he realized that in the future, this person might be able to help him fulfill his ultimate dream.

However, it is still unknown who will help whom.