Chapter 51: Trial Plan
At half past seven in the evening, Stevens' wife, Tracy Brown. Stevens has already prepared dinner for everyone. The food on the table was delicious and attractive, but Yiyang's eyes were always attracted by the middle-aged man in front of him.
Gray hair, but this man doesn't look very old. Some fat figures, but if you look closely, it seems more appropriate to describe this guy with the word "strong".
Bill. Duffy accidentally notices that Yiyang is looking at him, so he shows a very official friendly smile. It seems that this Yiyang guy is not the same as Yao Ming, who is more restrained and shy.
"Come on, Mr. Bill, and try my wife's handiwork." After Stevens helped his wife bring the soup to the table, he was seated and dinner began.
It stands to reason that such a thing as finding a manager is Yiyang's own business, and Stevens can't control it, and he has no obligation to manage it.
But the sense of responsibility in the young marshal's heart made him can't help but want to help Yiyang check it. If Yiyang, like Hayward, had already prepared everything, then Stevens naturally didn't have to worry about it. But if Yiyang fails because the manager is not selected well, Stevens will not be able to accept it.
"This steak is simply amazing, Mrs. Stevens. It's been a long time since I've eaten something so delicious. "Bill. Duffy is a manager, and even though he is meeting everyone here for the first time, he has been able to integrate himself well.
"So, Mr. Duffy wants to be Yi's manager?" Stevens didn't talk nonsense anymore and directly led to the "main course" of this dinner.
Bill. Duffy put down his knife and fork and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, looking very polite. "My company and I are very optimistic about Yi's potential! We are confident that he will succeed in the NBA! What I want to do is to make your success happen faster and avoid many detours! You can trust me with your career, I have 30 NBA players under my command and I know very well how the league works. And, as you know, Yao is also one of my clients. In the United States, no one knows Chinese players better than me! ”
"But...... Mr. Duffy, I'm afraid we can't afford the high cost of employment. Yiyang's mother smiled embarrassedly, this is indeed the biggest problem that bothers them. Yiyang's basketball scholarship is indeed enough, but not enough to hire Bill. A well-known manager like Duffy.
"Oh, that's not a problem, ma'am!" Bill. Duffy immediately raised his hand and smiled kindly.
"Before signing a contract with an NBA team, I was willing to pay out of my own pocket to take care of everything! All fees will be incurred after the employment contract is also signed! ”
From the expressions on the faces of everyone present, Bill. Duffy could see that they were a little moved!
Originally, Bill. Duffy has always been the representative of "Mr. Yes" in the circle of managers, and the reason why he can become a top manager in the NBA is that in addition to being well-connected, good at negotiating, and good at playing the family card, there are two weapons: sincerity and kindness.
This is undoubtedly a trait that many other managers do not have. And Bill. Duffy also believes that this little effort now is not enough to worry about, and in the future, relying on Yiyang, he can get thousands of times the return!
As long as Bill. Duffy recognizes this player, then, he will really think about the player! Yiyang is still just a poor boy living in Wood District, which is no problem, and after Yiyang signed a professional contract and became a millionaire instantly, Bill. Duffy will start to make a profit on Yiyang.
Those expenses upfront, even if it is Bill. Duffy made the investment.
Watching Yiyang's eyes become gentle, Bill. Duffy breathed a sigh of relief. He knows that he is not far from signing Yiyang!
Yiyang didn't understand the workings of professional basketball, and he didn't know that the color of his skin color, which he was discriminated against in high school and college, would be a key to opening the door to a huge market in professional basketball. But Yiyang knew that he could trust Stevens. If Stevens thinks that there is no problem with this manager, then Yiyang will also trust Bill. Duffy.
After the meal, with Stevens' gatekeeper and Wen Xue's consent, Yiyang signed his name on the contract that Duffy took out. As of now, Yiyang has officially become Bill. Duffy and the clients of BDA Sports Management, which he founded.
Now Yiyang doesn't know what a correct manager can bring to him, but when he recalls this decision in the future, he will always rejoice that he is really very lucky.
When Yiyang signed the contract, Bill. Duffy smiled in satisfaction. As Yao Ming, Nash and others grew older, Bill. Duffy's company does need some fresh blood to keep the company profitable. Now in the Bucks mixed with the young guard Brandon . Jennings is the first step in Duffy's rejuvenation strategy.
And Duffy has always been a good player for international players, and he believes that Yiyang's strength combined with the Chinese market behind him will definitely make this young kid a big commercial success.
After signing the contract, perhaps to show his sincerity, Bill. Duffy immediately came up with his own tryout plan. This guy was completely prepared before he came into contact with Yiyang.
"Actually, I've been in contact with a number of NBA teams and they're all interested in engaging with you. I've put together a list of our tryouts and I hope you can keep up your form and put in a good performance in the tryouts. Duffy said, pulling out two plan documents. One for Stevens and one for Yiyang.
Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors...... Even teams as strong as the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs have extended invitations to Yiyang.
This list of trials is dizzying for Stevens and Yiyang. Before this, Yiyang never knew that he had been paid attention to by so many teams.
"The tryout list is a bit long and there are people who are not suitable for trying out too many teams. One is to let the players express their determination to join, and the other is to make other teams die. But you're different. Before you win a tournament and a MOP, you're pretty much a blank slate. With a year of NCAA performance, many teams still can't fully assess your strength. So, you need to go to multiple places to try out and show off your skills to people who are hesitant! When your tryout is over, I'm sure they'll up! "Bill. Du Fei really lived up to his reputation, and it was only less than ten minutes after signing the contract, and he was already fully prepared for Yiyang.
Stevens put down the plan and smiled with satisfaction. Now, he can rest assured.
"Then I...... What needs to be done? Yiyang looked at the long list of tryouts and was a little overwhelmed.
"Like I said, you just have to keep it up! There's still some time before the NBA team starts tryouts, and during this time, you have to keep yourself in the best shape possible! I'll take care of the rest. All you have to do is follow me to a city and tell them what you can do, it's as simple as that! "Bill. Duffy said, holding out his right hand. "We're going to have a great time working together."
Yiyang is not very used to shaking hands with others, so he is a little unnatural with Bill. Duffy shook each other. Du Fei was not angry because of this, Yiyang was just a blank slate, and he was too malleable.
Because of this, he has the opportunity to change himself completely! In its cheerful atmosphere, Duffy reminisced about Tracy. Stevens' delicious dinner with a view of the starry night sky of Indianapolis.
Another Chinese? I'm really looking forward to it......