583. A great career
"Erika, Tina, Carac, Billy, and then this is Johnny, a guy who likes to be cool."
Lin Feng introduced Ursula to his best friend.
Ursula seemed generous and said hello to everyone. She knew that this group of people were Lin Feng’s childhood playmates and would meet frequently in her future life.
"Johnny Gate! Chert, I thought you died on the streets of Miami."
After many years, Lam Feng finally met Johnny. Gary Smith's memory made him feel strange as if he had experienced it himself.
Johnny was a young man with a buzz cut with earrings, looking cynical, and was drinking beer with his legs raised.
"Haha, if you go back for five years, I'll jump up and punch you. But now I understand that you guys are my real friends, because you probably won't shoot me in the thigh and take my wallet away."
After Johnny finished speaking, everyone raised their glasses and drank them.
Johnny played the Underground Streetball League in Miami last year. Because he was too pretentious, he was almost shot by local gangsters. He was a complete bastard.
But Johnny was the most determined one among these childhood playmates who implemented the "basketball dream". He never gave up basketball even if he lined up to receive relief food.
Even Lin Feng, who is now a big hit in the NBA, has experienced a life of doubting himself.
"Johnny! To be honest, I admire you very much, my obsession with basketball." Lin Feng said seriously.
Johnny looked at him and laughed, "Basketball is life to me."
Billy applauded, and he was happy for Lam and Johnny.
Chichi Perkins, who had been sitting in the middle like a "godfather", spoke, "Cheers to our common cause, it won't take long to become millionaires like Gary. Of course, this does not affect your pursuit of real basketball."
In the eyes of the "thirty-year-old man" Lao Pa, these young people are all young men, and he is the captain of the destroyer.
"I know what you're thinking, man."
Lin Feng leaned against his body and whispered to Lao Pa.
Lao Pa spread his hands, and Lin Feng continued: "A huge business empire."
The two looked at each other and continued to drink.
The official match of the Third Street Saints will kick off on March 5 four days later. There was no match that day, and the next two games were in Staples, so Lin Feng can accompany the team throughout the whole process.
Lin Feng’s relationship has attracted much attention. However, what worries him the most is that the team has not had a formal training yet, and they are all scattered personal practices, and they may be ruined by the time.
In any case, Anta Group has already made jerseys for them, with some street elements added to the iconic violet background, full of personality.
This is thanks to Qiqi's business talent. He talked about these cooperations and got a good offer. Wear Anta's sneakers, each of the Saints players can get 3,000 US dollars per game, even including Tina and Erica of the sideline cheerleaders. According to fifty games, it is 150,000 yuan a year, which does not include various bonuses.
In short, Qiqi earned a good income for Lin Feng’s friends, which was more than they earned on the streets of New York.
"It's just a start guys, I said to make each of you millionaires, I did what I said."
Lao Pa's words caused a burst of cheers. Billy and the others believed him very much and were already confused by Lao Pa's words.
"Tomorrow at 7 o'clock, I will hold a commercial event at the Venice Beach Stadium, the home court of the VBL League. That will be your first official debut in Los Angeles. Get ready to receive the cheers! I believe that a crazy fan that has never seen before is no worse than Rock Park."
Lao Pa is confident and he is confident in running this team well, so he specially formed a small team for this purpose. He is serious and everything is operating according to the model of a professional team. Even Nick Anson, the founder of VBL League, recognized it.
Everyone enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the bar and imagined what it would look like after tomorrow.
"Mr. Cheng Zhi, the head of Anta Group's North American, was like crazy. He bets on you wildly, thinking that you will be the next LeBron. They want to participate in everything you have, and even at some point in the future, I think they will share your shares as long as you continue to wear their products on the court." Old Pahan said with a smile.
It is completely understandable that as a domestic brand, Anta could not compete with Nike and Adidas in North America, and could only compete with big brands by opening premium contracts. Even so, not many players would choose sports brands from the East.
Anta is pretty good. She successfully used money to "touch" Clay. Originally, Anta had no hope in the competition around Lin Feng, but that night, the person in charge, Mr. Cheng Zhi, unexpectedly received a call from Lin Feng's agent.
Although he did not help him naturalize as Lin Feng imagined, this also led to a business that is likely to change the pattern of sports goods in North America.
Lin Feng's "Saints" series of sneakers have good sales in the Greater Los Angeles area. Judging from the Lakers, it is currently second only to James and has become the second-ranked "shoe king" in the team.
It is rare to be able to rank in the top 15 in the entire league. As a rookie, it is difficult to achieve such a result. I believe that as the Lakers go further and further, this number will increase rapidly.
Of course, this also has something to do with Anta's affordable price. A pair of "Saint 1" costs only US$79.
Mr. Cheng Zhi played a big game. Not long ago, he led his team to negotiate with Nick Anson for advertising sponsorship for the VBL League. At that time, he is likely to see Anta elements around the stadium.
Lin Feng just listened to these things, he just wanted to do his own things well.
Regarding the team, they currently have only three official players, Billy, Johnny and Clark. The Streetball League is 3V3, which meets the minimum appearance requirement but does not have alternate players.
Once anyone cannot play due to injury, there will be embarrassment of no one playing. In order to solve this problem, they must recruit at least two other players.
"Gary, do you have any friends who can play ball in New York? There should be many acquaintances in Rock Park, right?" Old Pa had a hint of expectation.
Lin Feng shook his head with a wry smile, "Sorry, I used to be alone and rarely make friends. Just like you see, I often fight with people on the field, and since I was a child, they were the only ones."
This is Gary Smith's personality decision. That guy has only basketball since he was a child, and he is on the court rather than other places.
Lao Pa let out a long sigh, pinched his chin and started thinking. The competition was about to start, and it seemed a bit late to think about this question.
Lin Feng suddenly had a bold idea and slapped Lao Pa, which scared him.
"Do you know big3?"
"Of course, Allen Iverson and Ace Coober organized a group of old guys to play together to miss their former professional basketball days, and I was actually worried that one day they would fall apart."
"We can invite retired players who still have the strength to play, such as Uncle Drew." Lin Feng said quietly.
Lao Pa didn't turn around for a while, "Uncle Drew? That guy only exists in the movie!"
Not long after, Lao Pa reacted and slapped his thighs hard, "I like your brain! If one day I become a zombie, I will definitely taste your brain first! That will remind me of the happy time I was in the human camp!"
This metaphor is very strange, and Lin Feng doesn't know what to say.
Chapter completed!