In the American sports world, agents and athletes are inseparable and have a great influence on athletes. For example, NBA players, in addition to training and games, off-court contracts, advertising, endorsements and even investment plans are all done by agents.

A good agent can help players get bigger benefits, and they can also eliminate outside interference and trouble; And a low-quality agent may choose a team that the player doesn't like or even doesn't fit for his own selfishness, and maybe there will be trouble coming to the door.

Many extremely talented players have gradually abandoned their talents because they did not choose a good agent, which is no wonder that Chi Liang is so cautious.

"Personally, I don't think the biggest responsibility of a basketball agent is to make a profit for the players under his control. It's about finding a team for the player to develop and better play his strength and talent. At the same time, it is also necessary to take care of his daily life, eliminate all kinds of troubles for him, and avoid affecting the condition of the players. Mr. Chi Liang, I am very optimistic about your potential, as long as we cooperate, I will do my best to provide you with the best quality service, so that you have a better future, this is my career plan for you! ”

After saying that, Bill Duffy's expression was full of nervousness. Although he has been in the industry for more than ten years, he is not a big-name agent now.

In the American sports world, the reputation of an agent is equivalent to professional life, and you must not promise what you cannot do, otherwise you risk being fired by the player or even eliminated from this circle.

Before finding Chi Liang, Bill Duffy carefully studied Chi Liang's information and watched the videos of all of Chi Liang's games.

To be honest, he is very optimistic about Chi Liang and thinks that Chi Liang has all the ingredients for success. It's just that he is very strange, with Chi Liang's strength, why hasn't there been an agent until now?

Ji Liang did not comment, but continued to ask: "If I am going to seek a transfer, should I go to a big city or a small city?" What do you think should be chosen? ”

For a player, whether it's a transfer or a contract extension, it's important to have a career at stake.

"Let me analyze for you first, big cities have many advantages, which are easy to enhance the reputation of players and bring more economic benefits to players, such as advertising contracts, endorsements, etc. At the same time, it is easier to become an All-Star, such as Kobe Bryant last season, who averaged 15.4 points per game, but became a starter in the All-Star Game, and his teammates were Shaquille O'Neal, Eddie Jones and Nick Van Axel! Except for O'Neal, if the other three are on a small city team, it will be difficult for them to be selected as All-Stars, let alone All-Star starters! ”

After a slight pause, Duffy continued: "For many agents, their income is closely related to the player, and the big city has naturally become their consideration. So when faced with a choice, many brokers put financial interests first. But I won't choose this, I think you should take a long-term view, for you now, the big city is not the focus, choosing the right team is the first choice, and when you become a first-class or even top star in the league, even if you don't do anything, the interests will take the initiative to come to the door! ”

Looking at Bill Duffy, Chi Liang did not respond immediately, still full of caution.

Player agents don't always stand with players, and there are many players who have been cheated by their agents.

Every year, many players in the NBA have been cheated by their own agents, such as Duncan, who was defrauded of $20 million by his agent.

In addition to fraud, there are many examples of players who have no ball to play in the NBA due to agent errors, and can only be forced to play overseas, and the future can be imagined.

"Mr. Duffy, you must not have breakfast yet, why don't we talk while we eat?"

Although he was satisfied with Duffy, Ji Liang did not make a decision immediately, and he was ready to continue to observe.

Hearing this, Duffy knew that he had succeeded halfway, and while he was excited, he didn't dare to relax, for fear that he would be annoyed by Chi Liang for some reason, which would lead to the failure of the signing.

Compared with players, the competition for NBA agents is more brutal, and many agents can't even solve the problem of food and clothing.

The current Bill Duffy, with only a few players under his umbrella, can only be regarded as well-off.

In the training hall, there are naturally professional chefs who prepare food for the players, and they are all nutritious meals, and the taste is not good.

Ji Liang didn't mind this, but ate with relish, and if he wanted to maintain his training or continue his career, he had to be strict with himself.

During the meal, Chi Liang and Bill Duffy talked a lot, mostly related to life, and occasionally knocked on some questions.

Soon, the two ended their breakfast.

Chi Liang is very satisfied with Duffy, this is undoubtedly an excellent agent, but he lacks the opportunity to become famous.

Think about it from another angle, choosing an excellent agent who does not have many stars under his command can also better expand his future.

So under Bill Duffy's excited gaze, Chi Liang chose to agree.

Under NBA commission income rules, agents can take a maximum of 4% of a player's contract earnings.

Big-name agents can take 3%-4%, while unknown agents, in order to better grab players or newcomers, are generally only about 2%. Sometimes, in order to grab new people, they even only take a 1% commission.

For example, the current Bill Duffy is very self-aware and only takes a 2% commission. Chi Liang in his rookie period has a very limited salary, with an annual salary of $600,000, Bill Duffy only earns $12,000 a year.

Of course, the player's salary is only a part, and the real place to make money is to find endorsements and advertisements for the players, and you can get about 20% of the commission.

In this regard, Bill Duffy still dropped a lot, taking only 15% of the commission.

There is no way, Chi Liang has proven his ability, and Duffy wants to entrap Chi Liang and reduce the probability of being fired by Chi Liang in the future, so he consciously reduces the commission income.

"Duffy, I want to know what to expect this season!" After signing the contract, Duffy was also his own, and Chi Liang naturally did not hide it.

After a little contemplation, Duffy finally said: "I've watched all your games and I see that your style of play is very dependent on the ball, there is no doubt that this is the core of the play, but do you think the team is willing to put you as the core?" Maybe it's okay in the near future, but when Van Exel returns from the ban, the ball will inevitably be divided. ”

For this problem, Chi Liang also has a headache, even now, the Nuggets have no intention of erecting him as the core.

After a long silence, Chi Liang continued to ask, "Do you think I should continue to stay in Denver?"