Chapter II: Decisions
On May 3, when Zhang Zifeng was training, Zheng Xinguo ran over to bring Zhang Zifeng good news.
"Kaede, good news. After many days of hard work, I finally helped you find an endorsement, which is a sneaker endorsement! ”
Hearing that he had an endorsement, and it was also a sneaker endorsement, Zhang Zifeng was very curious, "It's the endorsement of that brand's sneakers!" ”
"It's Huaxia's Pico sneaker endorsement, and I talked to them. As long as you are selected, they give an endorsement fee of 3 million for 2 years, and there is a bonus. There is an 8 million bonus for the best rookie, 5 million for the first rookie team, and 2.5 million for the second team. 15+ points per game ...... Anyway, as long as you make a score, your endorsement fee will increase greatly. ”
Zhang Zifeng said with some doubts, "I haven't participated in the draft yet, how can they be sure that I can be selected, if I am not selected, then won't they lose?" ”
Zheng Xinguo said with a smile, "Why does this guy keep staring at the NBA, you are not selected, why don't you play?" ”
"How is it possible, I am determined to play professional basketball. How could it be possible to give up! Zhang Zifeng shouted.
"That's it, you're not elected. You can't go back to college, and if you want to play basketball, where will you go? Development League, or CBA! ”
Zhang Zifeng thought for a while and said, "I should go back to Huaxia to join a CBA club!" ”
"Yes, maybe in the NBA you are not very confrontational, but in the CBA you are absolutely fine. Are they shrewd? The endorsement fee is only so little, but the bonus is so high. Just in case you can't play in the NBA, when you go to the CBA, they won't lose! ”
Zheng Xinguo patted Zhang Zifeng's shoulder and said, "Feng, keep working hard." The bright way of money is already in front of you, just waiting for your decision! ”
Looking at Zheng Xinguo's fat face, Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "Oh! ”
Zheng Xinguo was a little puzzled, why didn't he look happy when he had an endorsement. "I can see that you don't seem to be in high spirits, what's the matter, are you worried about the draft? Don't worry, Kaede has to believe in herself. It doesn't matter if it's the second round, with your hard work, I'm sure you'll soon be able to make those who regret not choosing you. ”
Zhang Zifeng said with a smile on his face: "It has nothing to do with this, I am thinking about other things." Okay, go get busy, I'm going to keep training! ”
Zheng Xinguo said with a smile on his face, "Okay, you continue to train." I'll look for other businesses and try to find a few more endorsements. Pico is only 1.5 million a year, which is too low. ”
Looking at Zheng Xinguo's anxious appearance when he walked with the wind, Zhang Zifeng sighed.
It's annoying!
After training, return to the dormitory.
Zhang Zifeng turned on the computer and clicked on the video when Chen Wei was also opening the video.
Zhang Zifeng was almost startled when he saw his cyan face.
When Chen Wei sat down, Zhang Zifeng quickly reacted, patted his chest, and said, "Weiwei, when did you start using a mask." Haven't you always boasted that you were born beautiful, and you are so beautiful without skin care products? ”
Chen Wei snorted and said, "What do you know! Women begin to age by the age of twenty-six. I don't know how to take care of myself, so I still count on you stupid! ”
Zhang Zifeng said stinkily, "Of course I count on your husband and me, don't you need money to buy cosmetics and skin care products!" Now there are countless businesses vying to find me to endorse, your husband and I are a rich man! ”
"If you want to support me, tell me, how much do you pay for endorsement? Let's see if you can afford me! ”
"I haven't married yet, so I want to be a housekeeper and take charge of finances! Then I'll have to think about marrying you! ”
"You think you're amazing, a whole bunch of rich kids are lining up to chase me! Be careful that I dump you! ”
"With me here, that guy dares to marry you and break his legs!"
"Domineering madman!"
After a while, Zhang Zifeng complained to Chen Wei, "Weiwei, I lost the first round of Duke University this year, and I am very annoyed." If Packen had passed the ball to me, maybe we would have been able to settle the fight in the first half...... Now everyone thinks I'm going to go to the NBA draft, but I'm not willing to leave like that. ”
Chen Wei ripped off the mask on her face and casually left it on the table.
"Madman, I've known you since the first day. I knew you were a very stubborn and headstrong guy. It's like the one who stubbornly wanted to play basketball despite the opposition of his family, stubbornly wanted to become a professional basketball player, and stubbornly wanted to be the best. You don't want to be drafted in the NBA this year, you want to play in the NCAA for another year, prove yourself, and prove that you are more suitable to be the team boss than Parker! Otherwise, you don't have to worry about it, you won't hesitate. ”
When Zhang Zifeng heard this, he was silent for a while before saying, "You're right. ”
"You've already made up your mind in your heart, but you're in it, and you can't figure it out for a while. In the end, you'll still choose to stay in the NCAA! ”
"You still know me, but, Weiwei, it may take another year for me to raise you!"
"Hmph, remember to hand over the money to me for safekeeping in the future!"
"That, haha, Vivi, your skin looks more gorgeous with skin care products. What brand. When you have money in the future, buy a car for you! ”
"Don't want to interrupt, men are all bad-hearted, and they spend their hearts when they have money. Especially in the flowery world in the United States, tell you Zhang Zifeng......"
After chatting with Chen Wei, Zhang Zifeng was more sure of his thoughts.
has made up his mind, Zhang Zifeng doesn't want to drag it out any longer.
He called Zheng Xinguo and asked him to come out to meet and discuss.
Walking on campus, Zheng Xinguo looked at Zhang Zifeng with a surprised expression.
"What, you decided not to play in this year's draft and stay in the NCAA for another year. Kaede, you're sure you're not kidding! ”
"Yes, I'm not kidding. I decided to stay in the NCAA and try to win another championship. ”
"Maple, you have to know that the guard is different from the center, the center pays more attention to technology, and the growth period is relatively late, and it is generally not until the age of 27 or 28 that you can really reach the peak, so even if you are three or four years old, as long as you have height and skills, there is no shortage of inside players. But defenders are more interested in physicality and potential. The reason why many players go to the draft early in a year of college is to participate in the most explosive time. Participated a year earlier, even if the technique was flawed, those clubs would dare to bet. But a year later, the market will be greatly discounted. Kaede, there will be a lot of talented newcomers every year. You look at Hancock, when he got the MOP, he chose to participate, and he didn't dare to say in the first round, but there was definitely someone in the second round. But you see how many people are following him this year. So take advantage of the opportunity! Zheng Xinguo patiently persuaded.
Zhang Zifeng shook his head and said, "No, I have already made up my mind to fight for another year, and I will definitely not change my determination!" ”
Zheng Xinguo looked at Zhang Zifeng and said, "I am your agent, we should be honest with each other." Tell me. Kaede, tell me, what is the reason why you really want to stay in the NBA? ”
Zhang Zifeng looked at Zheng Xinguo, he knew that this fat man was originally a lazy and tired guy, in order to pick up the ball by himself, he got up early every morning to train with him and help pick up the ball.
I am afraid that after the race, fatigue driving is easy to have accidents, no matter how late it is, I will drive myself back.
In order to increase his reputation, he swiped posts on the Internet whenever he had time.
He made a lot of efforts to be able to help.
Stay in the NCAA for another year, and he may lose the most.
Zhang Zifeng pondered for a while and said, "I'm not reconciled, I want to lead Duke University to win the championship, and I want to prove that I'm better than Parr." What he can't do, I can do! ”
When Zheng Xinguo just wanted to object, Zhang Zifeng stopped him. "The other thing is that I know the clubs are generally not optimistic about me. If you participate in the draft this year, it will be the second round at most. First-round picks are precious, and the clubs that are selected will also give time to develop rookies. I really can't fight, so I give up. But what about the second round? Those clubs simply don't have the patience to cultivate, and if it's better, they will throw a non-guaranteed contract directly into the development league. I almost broke the contract directly. Do you think with my current skills can beat Parker and Wiggins, the first-round rookie candidates? If I can't win, what will the club do to me! ”
If Zhang Zifeng just wanted to prove that he was better than Parker, Zheng Xinguo would definitely oppose his decision to stay in the NCAA, but when Zhang Zifeng said the actual situation, he calmed down and thought about it.
If Zhang Zifeng is selected in the second round, the club will look at his performance in the summer league before deciding whether to give him a guaranteed contract.
Summer league is a place for rookies to show their quality to the club, and those rookies will definitely try their best to show themselves and never pass.
Zhang Zifeng still lacks the ability to take the initiative to attack, and he is afraid that he will not get too many opportunities in the summer league.
If they don't prove themselves in the summer league, those clubs will at most give them a non-guaranteed contract, and then throw them to the development league to fend for themselves, and only when the team has injuries will they think of Zhang Zifeng.
But it's better to go straight to the CBA!
Zhang Zifeng continued: "I stay in the NCAA, and in the new season, I will definitely be the core of the team and lead the team to the championship. By that time, my skills will be more mature and I will perform better. At that time, I believe that I will definitely be selected in the first round, and the annual salary of the contract will be much higher. ”
Zheng Xinguo said, "Feng, you have to understand. A year earlier and a year later, the risks taken are different. What if there's a better rookie next year? What if you can't make a score next year? What if you get injured next year? Have you ever thought about the risks involved? ”
Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "I know that everything is risky, and it is not risky to participate in the draft now?" So I decided to take a gamble! ”
Zheng Xinguo sighed and said, "In the end, you haven't competed for Parker this year, and you're still unwilling. ”
Zhang Zifeng looked at the sky and said, "I know I'm willful." But if you are not stubborn and capricious, it will not be me Zhang Zifeng. I remember not knowing that it was written in that book: If you don't go crazy about your dreams before the age of thirty, life is a failure! While I'm young, I want to be crazy and willful. Even if I don't even have a second round next year and become a laughing stock, I admit it! ”
Zheng Xinguo shook his head and said, "In the end, I'm just your agent, and you've made up your mind." What can I do to stop you! ”
After speaking, Zheng Xinguo turned around and prepared to leave.
Zhang Zifeng saw it and hurriedly said, "Is it my stubbornness and willfulness that have disappointed you, and you don't want to be my agent anymore!" ”
Zheng Xinguo shook his hand and said, "How is it possible, I have spent so much energy on you, don't think that you will become famous and make a lot of money next year, so you are ready to kick me away." ”
Zhang Zifeng heard and asked, "Then what are you?" ”
Zheng Xinguo said without looking back, "You are ready to stay in the NCAA and not run for the election." Of course, I'm going to explain it to the endorser. ”
"Thanks!"
As soon as Zheng Xinguo went back, he called the director of the operation department of Pico, "Hello, Manager Wang." I'm sorry, that, Mr. Zhang Zifeng is disappointed that he didn't help Duke University win the championship this year. Deciding to stay in the NCAA for another year, he was determined to lead Duke to a championship......"
"No, no, no, absolutely nothing. How can our Kaede be afraid of challenges, he definitely has the strength to participate in the NBA. You also know that the whole world is now staring at the Chinese market, and they recognize Zhang Zifeng's strength very much. To tell you the truth, several clubs have privately assured me that as long as Zhang Zifeng participates in the NBA, they will definitely use the first round to pick him. Yes, hey, Kaede is just a little stubborn, and I, as an agent, also have a headache. You say that the honor of a college league championship is more practical than the money......"
"There's no way to sign now, believe me, Manager Wang. Next year, Kaede will definitely perform even better. By then, he would be more famous and stronger. If you sign a contract again, wouldn't it be more reassuring. Okay, Manager Wang, keep in touch! ”
Zheng Xinguo put down the phone and breathed a sigh of relief, he has been rolling in the mall for many years, and he doesn't have a delicate heart.
Fortunately, this manager Wang was stabilized and continued continuously. Wait until next year, when Zhang Zifeng plays a highlight performance, he must extort a lot of money from this bastard.
In the evening, as Zhang continued to train, Parker walked into the training gym, and the June draft was coming, and he needed to stay in shape and let those clubs see what he was capable of.
Looking at Zhang Zifeng, who had not forgotten to train hard, Parker had an inexplicable emotion in his heart that made him ask. "Jack, you've really decided to stay!"
Looking at Parker, who used to be a good friend, but in the end he had to compete, Zhang Zifeng was also full of emotion.
"Yes, I decided!"
Parker said, "You said if you didn't fight me for the team boss at the beginning, we'd join forces. Will it be us who stand on the podium to receive the championship ring? ”
Zhang Zifeng shook his head and said, "I don't know, but what I do know is that even if I do it again, I will still challenge you!" ”
Parker nodded and said, "I know, from the first day you lost to Hood, and then you started to train frantically to improve yourself, and suppressed Hood to become the main force, I knew that you would not be willing to be a junior brother." I just didn't expect you to improve so quickly! But it's useless to talk about that now. I've decided to participate in this year's draft! ”
"Oh!"
"You're not surprised at all, you seem to know that I will definitely participate in the draft!"
"I don't want to admit it, but I know in my heart that you're better than me. I still have a lot to learn from staying in the NCAA. There's basically nothing to learn from staying in the NCAA. Go to the NBA to improve your level! ”
"Yes! It's true, at first I thought about staying in the NCAA, but then I thought about staying and learning nothing. In the end, I decided to participate in the draft and go to the NBA. ”
"I wish you success!"
"I also wish you to lead Duke University to win the championship next year and fulfill our original dream!"
"I'm sure you'll be coming to the NBA next year, and we shouldn't be at the same club. Then we will compare and see who is better, whether you win the championship first or I win the championship first. ”
"Of course it's me!"
"No kidding, I entered the NBA before you, and I definitely won the championship first!"
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