Chapter 13: [Tryout Video]
On May 25, Suhi traveled from Portland to Chicago.
He had an executive broker named O'Connor by his side and an eight-figure deposit in his bank account.
"Jack, it's been a fantastic week for you to become a multi-millionaire while other rookies are still struggling for a job."
O'Connor is a 46-year-old white man. He has a 'nasty' face. Even though he was looking at Suxi with a smile on his face now, it took Suxi a week of observation to determine that he was not 'unleashing ridicule', but really currying favor with himself.
The guy's eyebrows are raised high, the bridge of his nose is high, his nostrils are facing the sky, his chin is upturned, and he has a little goatee. Because of his perennial fitness, he maintains a good figure, and at 186 he has strong muscles, but his neck is very long. Even if he stood there quietly, he would give the image of a haughty nasty ghost.
In fact, he only uses honorifics when talking to Suhee. He always has a haughty posture in the face of others, and he tries his best to maintain Suhey's appearance, like a brutal Doberman.
He spent 11 years at CAA, most recently at Disney Agency. He has extensive negotiation experience and experience handling complex matters, and even worked as an executive broker for Nicolas Cage in his early days. But his aggressive style of pushing to the limit often embarrassed his employer, and by the time he found Goodwin, he was already in the entertainment industry.
After an hour-long conversation between Suhi and him, Suhee was sure that this guy's strengths even included the fact that he could make the nutritious meal of the same Jue wax tasty, and he chose O'Connor and Mike O'Connor.
The agreement they reached was $260,000 for two years, including food, lodging and travel.
Both parties are satisfied.
O'Connor's satisfaction was that he finally got a stable job with a much higher base salary than the CAA. Although he didn't have any commission, he hadn't received a commission for many years.
Suxi is satisfied with finding an old agent who is familiar with the business ability, and there is no commission. Although he is arrogant and aggressive. However, this is the sports circle, not the entertainment industry, and strength is more important. The most important thing is that he now has a good relationship with the Goodwin brothers, and if there is indeed a big deal, Sushi will entrust it to the cunning Goodwin brothers.
As for why Huang Xiaoman was not allowed to continue to be his US executive agent.
is because Huang Xiaoman is too young and a woman. In the brokerage circle in the United States, people naturally don't believe in a 20-year-old beautiful agent, they will intuitively think that it is unprofessional. Moreover, she is still Asian, with many intricate relationships difficult to deal with, and her experience is nowhere near enough to be an executive agent for a hot rookie.
Therefore, Su Xi asked Huang Xiaoman to be professionally responsible for domestic affairs. She doesn't have this problem at home, and Sue is sure that she has a lot of energy at home, and she can always do the unthinkable.
"To be honest, we don't have to be polite with Nike at all. The contracts are all signed, so why wait until after the draft to announce them? They're building momentum for LeBron James, and now all the sports media are touting LeBron James' all-time No. 1 sponsorship deal. Obviously we are more. We are $140 million for 5 years, and 5% of the sneaker dividend! ”
"Boss, I've contacted some media outlets and they'll be reporting on you in the near future. I've had a good relationship with the media over the years. O'Connor gave Suhee an affirmative look.
"There's no need. We're keeping a low profile right now. Sushi said.
At this time, O'Connor's cell phone rang rapidly... When he became Suhey's executive agent, his cell phone rang more and more frequently.
Then, Suhey saw an impatient O'Connor, and he shouted into his phone, "Hey, I didn't tell you that Jack doesn't have time. We've sent the trial video to your email. If you think you can, choose us. Don't be tempted, we're not in the window of a supermarket special. Don't think we're going to think your ninth pick is remarkable. ”
Syllable!
O'Connor hung up the phone, and he used the latest Motorola flip phone.
The moment he closed the phone, he had the hearty feeling of a swordsman killing one person in ten steps and putting his sword back into its sheath.
Suhi gave him a thumbs up. said: "I know why you can't get along in the entertainment industry. ”
"Boss, do you mean you want me to be a little more restrained?" O'Connor's eyes narrowed, like a Tibetan mastiff making a docile expression of a golden retriever to you.
"No, you keep going." Sushi said.
With Suhey's permission, O'Connor rejoiced. "Milwaukee is a country country that has never seen the world," he said. When I got the ninth pick, I felt that I could dictate to others. I look down on people who are above the top. ”
“……”
The plane took off, and Sushi closed her eyes. He will continue his training in Chicago. He's made amazing progress in Cleveland in the past, which is why Nike is willing to bet so heavily on him.
Compared to Suhi's stats when he arrived in Cleveland, his stats have improved across the board.
Super explosive talent. (Since 90 to 92, the NBA top.) )
Super Strength Talent. (93, unchanged.) Grover thinks Suhey's power doesn't need to be increased. )
Super flexible talent. (Promoted from 94 to 95, the first to enter the super field.) )
Super speed talent. (74 to 80, which is already the NBA average.) The data in this book is set up reasonably, and even an ordinary player in the NBA who is not well-known can have a super-talent. Because those who can play in the NBA have no poor talent. The real watershed is in the top and super, that is, in the 90-100 range. )
Excellent bouncing talent. (72 is increased to 75, and elite talent is promoted to excellent talent.) )
Elite agility talent. (71 raised to 74, the limit of elite talent.) )
Excellent physical talent. (75, Elite Talent Upgraded to Excellent Talent, Super Heal Super Recovery Ability)
This is what the elf reads. (Pokemon evaluation system: normal, below 65.) Elite, 65-74. Excellent, 75-84. Top, 85-94. Super 95-100. )
On Grover's report sheet, Suhey's data is:
Body fat 6.8%, barefoot height 193 cm, weight 90 kg (drop 1.5 kg), standing touch height 262 cm (increase of nearly 2 cm), bounce in place 73 cm (increase of 3 cm), jump in place touch height of 330 cm (increase of 4 cm), running touch height of 346 cm (increase of 3 cm), running bounce 85 cm (increase of 2 cm). )。 [Note: The bouncing talent is more than just a height increase.] Including take-off space, take-off rate... and other things that cannot be described concretely. 】
In addition, two items have been added. Agility tests and three-quarter sprints.
The stats were 11.88 seconds, and the 3/4 sprint was 3.97 seconds.
Both of these data, Su Xi is very ordinary.
Good defenders are usually within 11 seconds and 3 seconds 1.
However, Suhi got off to a strong start. He can reach the level of a top defender in under three steps.
This gives confidence in his defensive positional warfare.
He's good at it, too.
While Suhi and Rawls were still flying on the plane, Suhi's tryout with a chair appeared on ESPN's basketball commentary.
"Hey, LeBron set up my chair for me. I'm going to do a couple of changes and shots. ”
With Suhi's voice, then people saw James set up a barstool on the court, Suhi made a few changes of direction and turned and dribbled against the chair, and then he started to shoot, he shot 5 3-pointers, hit 3. Then he made five more free throws, hitting four.
Finally rushed in and came a one-handed dunk.
The trial ends.
This is the tryout material that Myers sent to the league's 11 teams.
"I have to say that MOP is the most arrogant and eye-catching of this rookie. While the rest of the players were sweating through the Orlando training camp, he disappeared. Does he think he's LeBron James? Even LeBron went to a tryout. Tom Tolbot said sarcastically on the TV show.
Jim Durham, who was sitting next to him, agreed with Tom. "It's how he keeps his mystery, and if he really goes to training, if he really goes to play up with his rookie class, I'm sure he's going to drop his draft predictions right now," he said. In fact, he has dropped from the lottery to the 20th pick. ”
"Next, it's up to any team to dare to bet heavily on him." Bill Wharton said.
It was a hugely influential show when they talked so openly about Suhi on TV and joked about his tryout videos. This will be a heavy blow to Suhi's draft market... At least in terms of public opinion.
Su Xi's reputation for not daring to confront rookies in the same class was also promoted through this episode.
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