Rebirth of the Industrial Tycoon

Chapter 619: The Birth of Parallel Imports

In 2001, the nba league's attitude towards high school players has greatly improved.

This is also thanks to the high school players who have entered the nba in recent years, all of which have performed very well, which has reduced people's prejudice and discrimination against high school players a lot.

Among the high school players who have joined the nba in recent years, many star players have been born.

Kobe led the Lakers to two consecutive championships and is the most popular star in the league; Garnett has been regarded as the league's number one power forward for two consecutive years in 2010 and 105; figure.

In addition to these three star-level players, like Jermaine O'Neal, who has not had much chance to play before, also hit a quasi-double-double this season. Rashard Lewis, after two years of hard work, is also firmly established. The supersonic position.

Sports has always been a world of the weak and the strong, and it is the real winner and loser. As long as you can achieve good results, no matter what your background is, you can be recognized.

Moreover, when these high school players entered the nba, they were only seventeen or eighteen years old. Compared with those players who entered the nba in their juniors and seniors, high school players obviously have higher growth potential and stronger plasticity. .

It can be seen from the data that when high school players first enter the NBA, the data in the first year is often relatively stretched, but after two or three years, when they adapt to the NBA game, the data will start to grow rapidly.

For many teams in the rebuilding period, their rebuilding process often lasts for several years, so there is plenty of time to wait for young players to grow into star players.

Just because there have been many successful cases in the past few years, after entering the 21st century, the nba no longer excludes high school players.

Many teams regard high school players as an investment in the future, or simply a scratch card. Whether it is the 13th pick to get Kobe, or the 9th pick to get McGrady, it is a bloody profit for the team. Pen!

And in 2001, the first high school champion in nba history was about to be born!

From the perspective of future generations, 2001 is definitely a draft year.

Candidates include Arenas, Zach Randolph, Joe Johnson, Sean Battier, Jason Richardson, Gerald Wallace, Richard Jefferson, Brand Haywood, Local North American players such as Dalembert participated in the election, as well as international players such as Gasol, Parker, Okur, and Radmanovic.

However, this year's No. 1 candidate has locked in advance the members of the so-called Three Treasures of High School, namely Eddie Curry, Tyson Chandler and Kwame Brown.

It can be seen that the nba still prefers big players.

In fact, in terms of strength, Gasol can definitely become the No. 1 pick. At that time, Gasol, bearing the title of Spanish genius, was already quite influential in the European arena.

It's a pity that Gasol is not an American, so he fell to the third pick.

The Three Treasures of High School can be regarded as the top picks in the draft year. They must be players with excellent strength and potential. If you look back at the draft reports of these three people, it is indeed the case. Fest template.

Perhaps the scouts were also blinded by Kobe, Garnett and others at the time, thinking that the dominant players in high school, after entering the NBA, even if they have a short period of discomfort, they will eventually grow into star players.

As the capital of the United States, Washington has a very good sports atmosphere. But in this city, the Wizards aren't the favorite, not even in the top three.

The number one sport in the United States is rugby. The Washington Redskins are a veteran team in the NFL. Naturally, they are more popular than the Wizards. It can be said that the Redskins are the most popular team in Washington.

In addition, the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball and the Washington Capitals in ice hockey all compete with the Wizards.

Even in basketball, the Wizards are not the only ones in Washington. The two strong teams of the NCAA, the University of Maryland and Georgetown University, are both in Washington. With Americans' love for college basketball, the popularity of these two college teams, Even above the Wizards.

Therefore, the Wizards' ball market has always been relatively stretched.

Of course, the main reason is that the team's performance is not good. If the Wizards can win a few championships, the market will definitely not collapse.

A few years ago, the Wizards traded for Webber, hoping to improve the team's record.

The arrival of Webber did help the Wizards taste the taste of the playoffs. However, the NBA at that time was Jordan's world after all. In front of Jordan's Bulls, any team could only surrender obediently.

In the 1998 season, the Wizards traded Webber away, and the team fell into a trough again.

Since the NBA is dominated by Jordan, the owner of the Wizards made a decision to invite Jordan over.

Selling 5 shares to Jordan at a price of 20 million US dollars is definitely a sale at a reduced price, but as long as Jordan can come, the 20 million US dollars will not be a loss.

Moreover, Jordan was not reconciled to just being a player. He always wanted to own a team and be the owner of the team. This was no secret in the NBA at the time.

So the Wizards hit it off with Jordan and completed the deal.

With Jordan's support, the Wizards, which is a relatively stretched market, also instantly gained media attention. Everyone began to care about the next operation of the Wizards, and wanted to see how under Jordan's operation, the Wizards could attract How many stars have joined.

And this year's Wizards also won the No. 1 lottery, which is even more attention-grabbing.

In the training hall of the Wizards, many young rookies are here for trial training.

Originally, in a market like the Wizards, there probably wouldn't be any well-known rookies willing to come to tryouts. Excellent players all hope to go to a big market, so that they can earn more money; or to win a championship. The strength of the strong team, first grab a championship trophy.

However, because of Jordan's joining and the No. 1 pick, the Wizards have become a favorite among rookies.

The title of the No. 1 pick is still very attractive, and the No. 1 pick hand-picked by Jordan even entered the NBA with a golden key in his mouth.

On the sidelines of the court, Jordan sat in the front row of the bench, looking at the rookies who were trying out on the court, holding a notebook in his hand, and would record something from time to time.

Whether it is a scout or a reporter next to him, the focus is not on the court, but on Jordan.

Whichever player Jordan looked at, the reporters would focus on that player. If Jordan writes a few words in the notebook, the reporter can write a news about Jordan's attention to a certain rookie!

Kwame Brown and Tyson Chandler are also among the players on trial.

The staff of the Wizards stepped forward and said to Kwame Brown: Kwame, wait a minute, we plan to arrange a one-on-one duel for you and Tyson Chandler!

One-on-one duel? Kwame Brown frowned suddenly, with a very repulsive expression on his face.

Kwame Brown is a popular candidate for the No. 1 pick. It is normal for this kind of player to refuse some trial training programs that he does not like. In the future, there will even be many excellent rookies who are unwilling to participate in the body side.

The more trial training items, although you can also show your own advantages, but the easier it is to expose your own shortcomings. Therefore, when facing trial training, the attitudes of popular players in the draft and players that no one cares about are completely different.

Popular players want to have as few workouts as possible so as not to expose too many weaknesses. Because as the favorites, they would have been selected with a high pick. If too many shortcomings are exposed, they will be lowered in the draft.

Players who are not interested in them hope to participate in more trial trainings in order to show their strengths to the team. jobs.

What's more, this kind of one-on-one heads-up is to comprehensively examine the players' various abilities, and it is easier to expose their own shortcomings. For potential candidates for the top pick, winning will not improve the pick. No. 1 pick, if you lose, you will be lowered, and you will become No. 2 or No. 3, which is more or less worth the candle.

Therefore, Kwame Brown is 10,000 unhappy about the one-on-one duel.

The staff of the Wizards also saw that Kwame Brown did not want to participate in the one-on-one duel, so he went on to say; This one-on-one duel is Mr. Jordan's request. If you refuse, I think Mr. Jordan Will be very disappointed in you!

Hearing that it was Jordan's request, Kwame Brown nodded and agreed even though his heart was filled with displeasure.

The same goes for Chandler, who doesn't want to go one-on-one with Kwame Brown either.

But knowing that this was Jordan's request, Chandler also did not dare to refuse, and immediately agreed.

If it were someone else, who dared to make a one-on-one request to the two top candidates would have been kicked away!

But Jordan is different. Jordan's words are like an imperial decree in the NBA. It is estimated that if Jordan speaks and asks the players to take off their pants and run naked on the court, some people will do so.

Among other things, at least news like A certain player ran naked on the court at the request of Jordan will definitely become popular in the major media in the United States. At that time, he will use the nickname Streaking Brother to talk about all kinds of things Show programs, can also receive a lot of advertisements.

The result of this one-on-one duel was that Kwame Brown beat Tyson Chandler violently.

At this time, Kwame Brown was slightly taller than Tyson Chandler, physically stronger, and better at the technical level. Tyson Chandler had no temper at all when he was beaten.

Jordan on the sidelines nodded in satisfaction. He had decided to appoint Kwame Brown as this year's No. 1 pick.

Although reluctantly participated in the heads-up, Kwame Brown was still in a good mood after defeating his biggest competitor.

Kwame Brown returned to the hotel where he was staying. As soon as he entered the lobby, he saw a bald man coming forward.

Mr. Brown, hello, my name is James Bond, the CEO of Feiyue Sports, are you interested in chatting with me?

This bald man is James Bond.

Although Kwame Brown doesn't know James Bond, he is no stranger to Feiyue Sports.

Now the CEO of Feiyue Sports came to the door in person, and Kwame Brown knew it with his ass, this is to talk to him about advertising endorsements!

At this moment, Kwame Brown couldn't help but think of the story between Nike and Jordan.

At that time, the president of Nike, Phil Knight, personally approached Jordan and persuaded Jordan to become the spokesperson of Nike, and then there will be decades of glory for Nike in the future.

Now, Kwame Brown feels the same script has fallen on him.

Kwame Brown doesn't care whether Feiyue Sports can be as brilliant as Nike, what he cares about is that he can replicate Jordan's success and become the first person in the NBA!

In the nba, countless point guards sit and become the second Jordan's big dream, and as an inside player, Kwame Brown also has the same dream.

The news of Feiyue Sports' contact with Kwame Brown spread quickly.

Soon, so-called sources revealed in the media. According to sources, Feiyue Sports is very fancy about Kwame Brown, thinking that Kwame Brown has a strong body like Karl Malone, solid skills like Larry Bird, Chris Webber is equally comprehensive, Jason Kidd His organizational skills, Tim Duncan's calmness and maturity, and Michael Jordan's leadership qualities.

Moreover, Kwame Brown is still a high school student player. He is so young and will definitely become the ruler of the nba for the next fifteen years!

This bragging is a bit big, it is more than a bit exaggerated, it has reached the point of being shameless.

But this kind of hot news about star-chatting is what the media likes to report the most.

Even if you Kwame Brown is a very good rookie, after all, you have not yet entered the NBA, how many people know you? Just reporting Kwame Brown's name, several viewers will pay attention to this news.

After a wave of star enthusiasm, the situation is different. Karl Malone and Larry Bird are all celebrities in the NBA. Kidd is currently the number one point guard in the NBA. What's more, Jordan's name is known to everyone. With the names of these big-name stars, Readers will pay attention to this news.

Overnight, Kwame Brown was blown up and down. He has not yet entered the NBA, and he seems to have become an epic superstar!

At the same time, other sports brands also took action one after another, just because Feiyue Sports is very fond of Kwame Brown.

The vision of Feiyue Sports in selecting spokespersons has already been confirmed. At present, Feiyue Sports has not failed in the selection of spokespersons. Now all sports brands in the United States know that any young players who are picked by Feiyue Sports will definitely become star.

What's more, there are two high school players, Kobe and McGrady, as precedents. This shows that Feiyue Sports is unique in selecting high school players.

Now that Kwame Brown, who is also a high school student player, is favored by Feiyue Sports, doesn't it mean that Kwame Brown will become the next superstar!

Ever since, other sports brands have also begun to contact Kwame Brown.

Nike headquarters, Dyson also got the contact of Feiyue Sports with Kwame Brown in the first place, and also knew that the president of Feiyue Sports went to meet Kwame Brown in person.

It seems that Feiyue Sports is very fond of this Kwame Brown. Will he be the next superstar! Dyson said.

Mr. Dyson, according to the news we have received, many sports brands have already started to approach Kwame Brown. If we want to sign Kwame Brown, it is best to sign Kwame Brown as soon as possible. The assistant said.

Don't worry. The Wizards have just completed the trial training for Kwame Brown. Jordan should have a better understanding of Kwame Brown's situation. I think we should ask his opinion first, and then make a decision!

After Dyson finished speaking, he took the phone and dialed Jordan's phone number.

Hey, Michael, is it convenient to talk now? There are some things I want to talk to you about.

Dyson is the veteran of Nike. He has known Jordan for many years, so he can easily contact Jordan.

Dyson asked Jordan directly whether the Wizards would choose Kwame Brown as the No. 1 pick.

Ordinarily, this should be something that needs to be kept secret, but Jordan and Nike originally wore a pair of pants, so Jordan did not hide it. He directly told Dyson that the Wizards would use the No. 1 pick to select Kwame Brown.

Then Dyson asked Kwame Brown's strength and whether he really had unlimited potential as rumored in the news.

This question is really difficult for Jordan. As the best basketball player in the world, Jordan naturally knows that the words in the media are all bragging!

Karl Malone's strength, Larry Bird's technology, Chris Webber's comprehensiveness, Jason Kidd's organizational ability, Tim Duncan's calmness and maturity, Kwame Brown has none of these things!

Not to mention my own leadership qualities, besides me, Michael Jordan, who else in the world has that?

But Jordan can't say that Kwame Brown is a rookie, otherwise, if he chooses a rookie as the champion, wouldn't it seem that he has no vision!

So Jordan had no choice but to bite the bullet and praised Kwame Brown.

However, Jordan's praise of Kwame Brown strengthened Dyson's determination to sign Kwame Brown.

Nike signs Kwame Brown for $80 million!

On the day before the draft, this news appeared in the American media, as if to tell the whole United States that Kwame Brown had locked in this year's No. 1 pick.

Li Weidong looked at the newspaper in his hand with a deep smile on his face.

80 million US dollars, I hope Nike can have a long memory in the future! Li Weidong sighed lightly, and then called James Bond.

When James Bond appeared in front of Li Weidong, he had an unhappy expression on his face.

What's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood! Li Weidong said.

We were ridiculed by several tabloids! James Bond continued; Several local newspapers in Los Angeles said that we did not sign Kwame Brown. It was a major mistake, and the tone seemed to say that we missed a billion. !

Maybe Kwame Brown is a parallel importer? Then we will save 100 million yuan! Li Weidong continued to ask, Has Arenas been contacted?

James Bond immediately replied: Although I haven't contacted him personally, I have already contacted his coach, and he can be contacted through the coach.

Li Weidong said: I estimate that Arenas will be selected in the second round. After the draft results come out, tell Arenas immediately that we are willing to give him a long-term endorsement contract!

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