Chapter 291: Own Brand, Temper Warcraft, Acquisition of 2K
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"I DON'T KNOW WHAT CHICAGO PEOPLE THINK, EVERYBODY CAN THINK OF THIS APPROACH, BUT I THINK IT'S NECESSARY FOR THE LEAGUE TO BAN IT, AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE PART OF BASKETBALL, IT'S PROBABLY GOING TO MAKE BASKETBALL INCREDIBLY UGLY, AND I DON'T THINK SCOTT WOULDN'T KNOW THAT BIGBEN'S FREE THROWS WERE EVEN LOWER THAN DWIGHT'S, RIGHT?
If I were to do this to Dwight tonight. Wallace's body, I think Scott will jump out and scold me for being immoral, but it's not hard to be sad that tonight I didn't do it, he did it. ”
Stan of the conference hall. Van Gundy angrily accused, not far from Scott. Skyles hears Stan. Van Gundy's words were also stunned, Van Gundy said a good point, Ben. Wallace's free throws were even worse than Howard's, so what if Van Gundy used that trick as well? As for Van Gundy's bashing at the moment, he didn't care at all.
"As Stan said, it's part of the game, it's a manifestation of basketball wisdom to be exact, and at that point we had no choice, and even though we lost but we saw hope of victory, it shows that our tactics were successful, and I don't think there's anything wrong with it, and I don't mind if Stan is willing to try." Scott. Skyles said with a smile on his face.
The two coaches pinched each other on the spot, and the reporters in the audience were undoubtedly the most excited.
When the press conference ended, the reporters left one by one, and Milicic's agent was also excited to call Milicic.
"Darko, well done. Keep up the good work. Our future is bright. "Mark. Connstein said excitedly into the phone.
"Mark. What's wrong? ”
"Don't you know how good you are tonight? God is all proud of you, there are eight teams that called me tonight, and there's no doubt that they all want to get you, and look how popular you are, like I told you you're going to be an All-Star level player sooner or later. ”
Listening to the excited voice on the other end of the phone, Milicic had nothing to be happy about. Connstein did a lot for him, but more often than not, and the only thing that made him worthwhile was helping him get out of Detroit. In fact, it is more about the role of Cato's expiring contract and first-round picks paid by the Magic.
"I see, xiexie, you're Mark, I'll do my best."
Milicic hung up the phone, packed his things, and walked to the parking lot, just in time to meet Lin Sen.
"Wood, xiexie you."
Lin Sen stopped and looked at Milicic in surprise: "Darko, this is your own ability. ”
The next day, the nation's media was so focused on Milicic that Howard's second-degree foul and the Chicago Bulls' prolonged slashing tactics were put on the back burner.
The Miracle of Parallel Imports, Is It Accidental or Inevitable? -- Detroit City Newspaper.
"We are gone" -- "Motor City Daily".
"The Great Performance of Dacko" - "ESPN".
"Orlando's Iron Triangle" - "Yahoo Sports".
"The Light of Grains of Rice" - "USA Today".
Stan. Van Gonh: Dee's Shameless Tactics Should Die" -- Los Angeles Times.
"Cutting Together, Anything Is Possible" - "Orange County Chronicle".
"No Matter How Cut You Can't Stop Victory, Our Miraculous Grains" - Orlando Sentinel.
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However, there are also many reporters who have the attitude of watching a good show, and even poured cold water.
"Magical? Yes, he did play well last night. But it's just one game, and any player who has played so much minutes has played unbelievably. But how many are just such a shining place, and if you can't find it, I can find a whole bunch of names for you. Angel Angeles Times reporter Annchet said on his Twitter.
"God, I'm like everyone else for Dako. Milicic was crazy about his amazing performance, but I had a calm heart, and that was when I analysed the game carefully, and most of his scoring came from Wood. Lin's rookie goal, a completely unguarded goal, even if it was me I could have thrown in Wood. The balls that Lin passed over were so comfortable that they almost made people groan.
Other than that, he's been a standout on the defensive end and on the playmaking end, but I'm still saying that the Chicagoan's lack of attention to him is largely what makes him magical, and I'm willing to bet he's going to be back to normal in the next game.
Of course, I don't think he's going to look down on him that much, and I think he can contribute 10 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks to the team with enough playing time, but it's definitely not as good as people expected four years ago. ESPN reporter Pat Brown. Jackson commented in his column.
And as the head coach of Milicic that year, Larry . Naturally, Brown can't escape the entanglement of reporters, and his personality is so stubborn that Larry is unbearable. Brown was dismissive of Milicic's stellar performance: "Yes, he probably did that when he entered the league, but it turned out that he was just a psychologically fragile soft, no player has the mental state that he has, it's just an abnormal game, and he will return to normal in the future, and being a good role team is his limit." ”
Milicic's hot comments continued, and the team also set off comments on the Chicago Bulls' implementation of the Ho Hack strategy.
"From my personal point of view, Chicago has successfully used wisdom, they are only one step away from success, but we can't deny the success of this tactic, basketball is open shijie, I believe that everyone should feel the wisdom of basketball and not just the charm of the goal end and the defensive end, we should see the wisdom competition off the court, this is the weishenme team needs to ask for a haode coach, of course I think I am a haode coach." The inventor of shark-cutting tactics and mad scientist Nelson Sr. said to reporters.
"I'm supportive, I don't think there's anything about it, and sometimes I do that. It's like sometimes forcing people to do this on their bodies.
STAN: HE CAN DO THAT TO BIGBEN AS WELL. I'm looking forward to it. Of course I know some people are going crazy like that, but I don't care, my coaching philosophy is triumphant. Spurs head coach Popovich also gave his opinion.
"No, I do that sometimes, but I have moderation, and I think there should be a degree to everything, and from my personal point of view, Chicago was a little crazy yesterday." Suns head coach De. Anthony said.
However, most of the team's head coaches are still inclined to approve of the Chicago Bulls' approach, and even to Scott. Skels's approach was an expression of recognition and appreciation. Even now O'Neal's team, the head coach of the Heat, God Operator Pat. Riley also expressed his disgust and appreciation for the tactic.
Not only the head coaches, but also the media, there is a war of words.
And Lin Sen was with Anne at this time. Lebovitz has now helped Vogue reach a partnership that will feature Lin Sen on the cover of the July issue of Vogue magazine.
Lin Sen appeared on the cover, which will also create a new history for the 114-year-old Vogue, which had never used a man on the cover before Vogue magazine.
And Anne. Lebovitz also sent them Carolina and Linson cover photos for June and July.
The cover of Carolina's June issue is Carolina wearing an Adidas tracksuit, with the zipper of her top only pulled to her heart, and there is not a trace of it inside.
With her hands on her waist, her hair coiled up, and a pair of pink colors on her feet, the women's version of the Rose Generation, of the Legend of Linson.
And Carolina tilted her head to show a hint of playfulness, and made an imaginary box on top of Carolina's head. Inside the frame is a photo of her worried look in the third section, and the most conspicuous in the photo is Lin Sen, who is frowning.
The title of this issue of Carolina in Vogue is "The Most Perfect Sister KK".
Lin Sen's cover photo is a picture of Lin Sen receiving a long pass from Milicic in the fourth quarter and scoring a dunk after landing on the ground with his right hand raised and looking at the Bulls players in front of him.
When Vogue announced on its official website that Lin Sen would be the cover character of the US edition in July, it immediately sparked widespread discussion. Even before that, Marie Claire used David Beckham on the cover for the first time in the UK in 2002, it was the only time in the history of women's top fashion magazines.
And this time, Lin Sen became a better "Vogue" cover character than "MarieClaire", and the attention attracted in the United States was no worse than that caused by Beckham at the beginning.
Many people left messages on the official website of Vogue expressing their expectations, hoping that they would not make an issue of the magazine that would disappoint them.
At the same time, Adidas officially launched the sale of the Linsen Legend 1 5 generations in the whole shijie, which is actually a special version of the Legend Generation playoffs, and there is not much gap between the Legend Generation, which is more focused on some changes in style and toe cap.
Naked circle of money, this is the direct evaluation of most of the media and economists who have competitors on Adi's launch of the legendary one five generations, but Adidas doesn't care, for them what they need is results.
As they expected, although the sales of the Legend 15 generation are far from being comparable to the popularity of the Legend Generation, the sales have still reached the point of super best-selling, which makes Adidas more determined to support Linsen.
Now they and David. Falck's negotiations have come to the zuihou stage, and the launch of the Linsen 1.5 generation is also a test of the waters, and if the sales meet expectations, they will basically sign the contract.
And from the first day of sales, Adidas President and CEO Eric . Steminger officially ordered that if Linson Legend 1.5 Generations reached $10 million in weekly sales, he would officially agree to David. Falck's proposal.
In David. One of the most important of Falck's proposals is that Adidas will help Lin Sen create his own brand company, and Nike will help Michael. Jordan created the brand pretty much the same.
However, in the initial stage, it will not be a real company like Nike, and it will have the right to sign other players, but Adidas has proposed a three-year, five-to-10 period of goal contract.
If Linsen meets Adidas' requirements, then Adidas will establish a completely independent Linsen brand company just like Nike founded Jordan.
Adidas' requirement is for Linson to meet three of the following conditions within three years: to be on the league's first team, to reach the top in scoring or assists, to lead the team to become the league's No. 1, to become an All-Star vote winner, and to win the regular season MVP.
Within five years, Linson must lead the team to at least one Finals, and within ten years, Linsen must win the O'Brien Cup.
Upon achievement of these objectives, the Linsen brand company will have full autonomy to become an autonomous subsidiary of Adidas, and Linsen will be able to own the company's revenue share and own a stake.
David. Falck Adidas' pact told Linson when. Lin Sen agreed without hesitation. What an honor it is to have your own brand company like the Flyer Jordan.
When the entire Orlando Magic team flew to Chicago. The NBA league officially announced the official announcement of Howard against Lore during the game. Deng will be punished for a malicious foul in the second degree, and Howard will be suspended for one additional game, which means that Howard will miss the first game of the Magic's away game against the Bulls.
Howard's suspension also excites Chicago fans, who don't believe Milicic will continue his superbness in the fourth quarter of the last game.
At this time, the San Antonio Spurs in the West were defeated by the Phoenix Suns by 20 points on the road, and the Suns also chased the total score to 1:1.
On May 10, the Golden State Warriors, who created the Black Eight Miracle, lost by two points in the first game, and the game was countered by the Jazz in the lead big situation, and Deron made a key mid-range shot in Zuihou two seconds to help the Jazz enter overtime. The Jazz dominated overtime, and the Jazz managed to hold on to two home courts to take a 2-0 lead over the Warriors.
The Cavaliers led by Junior Emperor James got a quasi-triple-double on the road, but the Zuihou Cavaliers still lost the game, and coincidentally the score of both games was 79:76.
With the overall score of the Pistons and Cavaliers 2-0, more media and fans believe that the Orlando Magic will have a big lesson and the Detroit Pistons face off in the Eastern Conference Finals.
"Dwight, I'm not kidding you, do you want you to be treated like you did last time, this is Ruth. Edison, he will help you analyze your free throw inadequacy through scientific instruments. Lin Sen pulled Lin Sen, who was about to go out, to the University of Chicago training gym that the Bulls provided for them.
"Scientific instruments? Wood, you're sure you're not kidding, since it's useful why don't you try. Howard said with some dissatisfaction.
"Can't you see that I'm shooting a lot better from mid-range now than I used to?"
"It's accurate, but you're you and I'm me. I don't think I'll learn, but there's a strip queen coming over in Chicago tonight. Howard leaned into Lin Sen's ear and whispered.
"Strip. You have to practice free throws, and I've got Stan and Otis agreeing to that. ”
Howard cried when he heard Lin Sen's words.
Seeing that the protest was ineffective, Howard suddenly remembered: "Dakko is not allowed, he is just a little better than me, very pitiful, he must also practice." ”
Howard doesn't recall that Linson doesn't think about it, and Milicic is also a difficult free-throw maker, but Milicic is slightly better than Howard, shooting almost 60 percent from the free-throw line.
"Dako, I'll let him come, but forget it today, I'm only in charge of you now, and I'll give you an extra reward if you take free throws seriously and practice according to the advice."
"An extra bonus? What is it? Howard suddenly came to his senses, and the look of mourning on his face was completely gone.
"I'll talk about it after practice."
"Now that I'm more motivated, trust me, Wood!" Howard said as he pulled Linson's training uniform.
The seven-foot big coquettish look, Lin Sen was almost stunned by Howard.
"It's a good thing anyway, you trust me, like what you expect me to teach you the most."
Hearing Lin Sen's words, Howard's enthusiasm was completely mobilized.
I couldn't help but take off my training clothes and walked to the court, shooting coach and Ruth. Edison's assistant quickly pasted small pieces of metal on various parts of Howard's body, which was much more advanced than Linson's original level.
Lin Sen still remembers that he used to shoot through various cameras and analyze the results through the system, and now Howard has small pieces of metal.
"I feel like I'm genetically modified, Wood, isn't that cool right now, show me some pictures." Howard exclaimed.
After setting up the facilities, Ruth. Edison retreated to Lin Sen's side.
"In fact, I have analyzed the reasons why his free throws are not accurate before, and the main thing is that the muscles are more dependent on the inside confrontation, which leads to the formation of muscle memory, which makes the free throws okay in the usual training, but they are not accurate in the game." Ruth. Edison said.
"Today we're going to get some specific data. And not as general as it was just said. Then see what adjustments can be made to achieve an effect. But I personally don't think he'll be as accurate as you are by improving. ”
Lin Sen looked at Ruth. Edison smiled: "I don't need to be so accurate, as long as he has seventy percent." ”
"I can't guarantee you, after all, you and he are not the same type of player, I can only say that the best effort and the key is up to the player himself, and there is another thing that we are working with a game company recently, and they will use my newly developed human dynamics system in the game, but at the moment the basketball game market is almost dominated by EA's NBALIVE, and their survival is a bit difficult. Since it was acquired by Take-TwoInteractive the year before, the benefits have not come up.
One of the biggest reasons was that I didn't get the NBA authorization and the jishu gap, they wanted me to join because of my team ability, but I had a bold proposition. ”
"Oh, what a bold offer?" Lin Sen is very interested, he himself also plays sports games, and prefers to control himself in the game to kill all sides, and he plays NBALIVE, in this game his ability value is 83.
"I've carefully analyzed that at least 20 percent of the game market in the U.S. is in sports games, and while the NBA isn't as popular in North America as football is in it, it doesn't lack its vast market, let alone outside of the U.S. Although Take-TwoInteractive acquired VisualConcepts and its wholly owned subsidiary, KushGames, and founded the brand 2KGames, it has invested a lot in the past two years and has made little profit.
I inquired and if there was a suitable price point, they could choose to sell 2KGames. Today, Take-TwoInteractive's total market capitalization is only $600 million, and they only spent $120 million to acquire VisualConcepts and its fully owned subsidiary, KushGames, and I personally don't expect 2KGAMES to exceed $100 million. ”
"YOU'RE TRYING TO PERSUADE ME TO BUY 2KGAMES?" Lin Sen finally heard Ruth. The meaning of Edison's words, Lin Sen really felt incredible, you must know that the NBALIVE in EA is the overlord now, and it is not easy to snatch food from EA's mouth.
"Yes, the acquisition of 2KGAMES, I estimate that it will be successful for no more than $150 million, and I am confident that it will be a money-making machine." Ruth. Edison said confidently, but his heart was also beating a drum, he couldn't take out the money himself, and joining 2K was not what he wanted, since Lin Sen dared to invest money in him to study the system, then he believed that once Lin Sen really agreed, it would not be ruled out that he would become an important person in the new 2K.
Lin Sen frowned, Dwight on the field. The sound of Howard's shooting and hitting the iron kept ringing, and Ruth. Edison didn't bother Linson.
150 million The current Lin Sen obviously can't take out so much, and all his cash and house add up to only thirty or forty million, but the United States has a very developed loan, and his player contract and a series of advertising endorsement contracts are enough for him to borrow so much money, but what if he loses money, this is what Lin Sen is most worried about, although he doesn't value money, but he can't do it without money.
"Ruth, to be honest, I'm just listening to you now, and I don't have any specific documents to read, if you can type out your suggestion, I will discuss it with David and give you an answer as soon as possible, OK?"
Ruth. Edison was a little disappointed, but he also knew Lin Sen's economic situation, but Lin Sen still retained the hope of acquisition, and took over the two Ruth. Edison was fully engaged in Howard's free throws.
Howard made almost 70 free throws in the first 100 goals, which is already a high percentage and about the same as what he usually shoots in practice.
Soon Ruth. Edison hooked up some instrumental words to Howard to mimic Howard's free throws after the intensity of the confrontation in the game. (To be continued......)