Chapter 119: First Meeting with Duffy

Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but blurt out, only to realize that he was a little rude. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

He hurriedly reached out to shake hands with Bill Duffy, but he couldn't help but ask the other party again in English:

"I'm glad to meet you, too. Are you Yao Ming's agent? ”

"Yes." Duffy smiled kindly.

For agents in the basketball world, Lu Xiaofeng has long been mentally prepared, once he becomes famous, there will definitely be agents coming to him.

Unexpectedly, the first person to contact him was Bill Duffy.

He has a bad opinion of his agent, because although they represent the players, not everyone will think about the interests of the players.

Isn't someone saying in the future that Yi Jianlian's difficulties in the NBA are all because of that greedy agent?

Because of his understanding of Yao Ming, Lu Xiaofeng knew Bill Duffy and knew that he was a sincere and kind person.

It was because of his sincerity and kindness that he moved Yao Ming and his family, and he defeated the famous Jordan's agent Falke and became a member of the "Yao team".

He also has another famous star under his banner - Steve Nash, of course, it is not so famous now, but Lu Xiaofeng knows the future.

"One of the foreign aides we are looking for this time happens to be owned by Mr. Duffy, so we know each other."

Lu Guoqing told his son on the side the reason for Duffy's arrival.

"I heard that we said it was from Jiangcheng, so he asked about you, what a coincidence, so they came back together."

Lu Xiaofeng was still wondering how Duffy got together with his father, so that's the case.

"How does Mr. Duffy know me? What's the matter? Lu Guoqing beckoned the guests to sit down, and Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but ask.

"You can call me Bill. I've watched your game and you're playing really good! Do you know? Even Yao Ming recommended you to me! That's why I'm here. Your English is so good, I was amazed! ”

Duffy said, giving a thumbs up.

Hearing his words, Lu Xiaofeng was also surprised, wasn't Yao Ming training for the Asian Championships? Still have time to watch him play?

"Thank you! I know you, you are the best broker! ”

"The best broker? Ha ha! Thank you! I don't know if I'm lucky enough to be your agent? ”

"Absolutely. But my situation may be different. ”

Out of understanding him, Lu Xiaofeng readily agreed, but he also had to take a vaccination first.

"That's great! Everyone is different. You know, Yao Ming is a very special client of mine. My job is to meet the requirements of my clients, and you can tell me anything, whether it's basketball or life. We're friends already, aren't we? ”

"You may know about me, but maybe it's not complete." Lu Xiaofeng pondered the language, thinking about how to say it to him.

"Of course, if you don't mind, I'd love to hear you tell me more."

"I haven't played professionally, but my dream is to play in the NBA, do you think I have any hope of playing in the NBA?"

"That's for sure, otherwise I wouldn't be here."

"What if I say next year?" Lu Xiaofeng asked further.

"Next year? Oh, frankly, that's going to be a very difficult thing. I suggest you wait two more years, like play two years professionally in China. ”

When Duffy heard this, he didn't lie to him with big words, and gave him a suggestion.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled slightly and changed the topic:

"You know, my dad was rich, so I didn't play for money. In the future, I may have my own choice in business activities such as agency advertising, which may not be in your interest. ”

Duffy listened, but did not answer immediately.

You must know that the agent generally takes about 20% of the endorsement fee for commercial advertising, and if this piece is missing, his income will be sharply reduced.

"To be honest, I didn't think about it before I came. But everything is negotiable. Maybe we can discuss something in more detail. ”

Duffy thought for a moment, but neither agreed nor refused.

"Bill, your sincerity is what I appreciate the most. In terms of details, because my family has its own company, I must give priority to advertising to our company, and if there is a competitive relationship, I can only refuse. Of course, if there is no competition, I can accept it, but only if I agree. Moreover, all business activities must not interfere with my life and training. ”

"OK, I see. You're certainly different from anyone else, but you're still within my acceptance. Duffy nodded, thought for a moment and replied.

"Yes. I just hope that basketball brings more fun to my life and not a bother. ”

"OK, trust me, the trouble will only end with me, and you will only be left with fun."

"I hope so. Well, happy cooperation! ”

"Happy working together!"

"Happy working together!"

Seeing Lu Xiaofeng and Bill Duffy smiling and shaking hands, it seemed that they had reached an agreement, but they communicated in English throughout the whole process, and the translator on the side was useless, Lu Guoqing could only cast an inquiring look at Lu Xiaofeng.

"Dad, Mr. Duffy will be my agent in the future."

"It's as simple as that? Isn't it too hasty? ”

"Mr. Duffy is a trustworthy man and I trust him. Of course, it's not that simple. It is also necessary to ask a lawyer to make a contract and sign a formal agreement before it is officially effective. It is only a verbal agreement, and the details of the agreement will be discussed carefully until both parties are satisfied. ”

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Chen Zhipeng came back, but he was invited by Lu Guoqing to the team as an assistant coach, and Lu Xiaofeng's training on the court also changed.

Lu Guoqing is a team formed in the name of Xiyu Company, and its name is "Jiangcheng Xiyu Basketball Team".

The gymnasium in the center of Jiangcheng City has been renovated, even if it is the team's home stadium and training base.

The foreign aid was settled, there were inside and outside, black and white, and more than a dozen players were recruited from those professional teams in China, and the team was built.

"Jiangcheng Xiyu" has just been established, and there is no way to play in the A-League, so you can only join the CNBA at a lower level.

However, now that the players have been contracted, they have to be paid and the training has to be carried out.

So, in this summer vacation, Lu Xiaofeng's training content has changed greatly.

Because I don't want others to know the degree of perversion of my body, the training of the body is still at the gym at home.

But every afternoon basketball training turned into training with the Xiyu team.

The level of those domestic players is uneven, the good ones can catch up with the average of the national youth team, and the bad ones can't be watched.

Several foreign aids, after all, use playing as a means of making a living, and they can insist on training almost every day, and their level is still very high, which makes Lu Xiaofeng feel the pressure in the confrontation.

Those people didn't take Lu Xiaofeng seriously, thinking that they were just playing with the boss's son, but after handing over, they found that Lu Xiaofeng was no worse than themselves, and slowly became serious.

With an extraordinary sparring partner and the ability to play confrontation matches from time to time, Lu Xiaofeng felt that his strength was improving by leaps and bounds, and his organization on the court began to become more comfortable.

The agent contract with Bill Duffy was also signed, but it was only a directional agreement, after all, Lu Xiaofeng was not ready to play in the professional league for the time being, and the matter of going to the NBA was not seen for a while.

However, when Duffy watched Lu Xiaofeng's training in the stadium of the Xiyu team, things changed.

After all, Duffy is professional and well-informed, and Lu Xiaofeng's level of going all out in training reminded him of the kid who entered the NBA this summer.

He had seen the child's training firsthand on the spot.

Strong body, super explosiveness, calm ball style, and a naturally good overall view, Lu Xiaofeng's characteristics reminded him of LeBron James.

Although Lu Xiaofeng's body does not seem to be as strong as James, his accurate outside shooting obviously surpasses James.

Regarding Lu Xiaofeng's statement that he will enter the NBA next year, he finally began to think seriously. (To be continued.) )