0094: [It's time to become a business superstar]
Coach Jamie Lin's words surprised many people: Generally speaking, it is the head coach who persuades the core players to stay and play for another year. How can any head coach take the initiative to persuade the core players to run for the NBA?
Could it be?
When the crowd dissipated, Li Zhen and Jamie Lin stayed at the end with a tacit understanding.
"Are you leaving Stanford?" Li Zhen asked.
"Yes, I made my decision before this." Jamie Lin was very frank. He didn't hide anything and said sincerely: "I know you are an emotional person. If I stay at Stanford, what will you do next?
It’s hard to make the decision that’s best for you decisively.”
"My time at Stanford is over. Even if I create such a brilliant resume this season, I still have no way to get the head coach position in the Crimson team. American basketball is too particular about connections and qualifications. McHaney's experience in California basketball is
The connections are deep-rooted. And I am only thirty-two years old. There is no way they can teach such an important position to a Chinese."
"You know McHaney's coaching level and character better than I do. Why should I stay and suffer? I will go to Kansas next season. Bill Self appreciates me very much. He has given me a contract as a chief assistant coach.
.You know, Kansas is the most prestigious team in the NCAA. They have a network of contacts all over the American basketball world. Famous coaches like Larry Brown and Roy Williams all came from there. I can also learn from Bill Self.
I learned more about the academic tactical system from Mr.
"Maybe one day in the future, we can meet in the NBA."
Jamie Lin said with a smile on his face.
It can be seen that he is full of yearning for the future and full of confidence.
As he said, if he can't get the head coaching position at Stanford, going to Kansas is indeed the best choice. To be honest, the basketball atmosphere at Stanford is just average.
"If I stayed to help you, how confident do you think you would be in beating McHaney to become the team's head coach?"
Sure enough, Bruce Lee still mentioned this issue.
He is really a kind and affectionate person.
Jamie Lin smiled and said seriously: "Don't be stupid. I am only 32 years old. Neither my qualifications nor my actual ability are enough to support an NCAA first-level team. You can help me for one year, and you can help me the next year."
What about after graduation? Now, what I should do is enrich my resume, expand my network, and enhance my technical and tactical skills."
"This wonderful and magical journey is coming to an end, let's keep it in the memories. It's time to go our separate ways, man."
Jamie Lin patted Li Zhen on the shoulder, and he seemed very calm.
His emotions also infected Li Zhen. He no longer struggled, but smiled: "Then let us reach the same destination by different roads and meet at the highest point."
Ha ha ha ha!
Jamie Lin laughed heartily and said: "Sooner or later I will go to the NBA to find you. Don't be eliminated by the NBA early. I heard that the average length of service for NBA players is only 5 years. Excluding those who have played for ten years
Twenty-year old guys, most of the players even just became familiar with the NBA and then left in despair."
"of course not."
Li Zhen was categorical, he was confident in this matter. Because there are far more degenerates in the NBA than in the NCAA. After all, the students in the NCAA do not have the financial conditions to degenerate, and the overall talent level is far lower than that in the NBA.
In the NBA, those millionaires, multi-millionaires and even billionaires are all so talented, so well-spoken, and so wild in their play. They are all talented people. Positive energy babies really like the NBA.
.
"Go! Enjoy the joy of advancing to the finals!"
Jamie Lin patted Li Zhen on the shoulder, and the conversation between the two men came to an end. It also meant that they were about to lead different basketball lives.
But no matter what, they are both on the right path now. Compared with the scene in Li Zhen's nightmare, it is already many times better.
very nice!
Li Zhen raised his head and walked out happily.
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Before the start of the game, all sports media were reporting on the fall of this season's super dark horse, and the overwhelming criticism pushed the Stanford Crimson team to the forefront of public opinion.
But now, as the Stanford Scarlet team slaughtered Louisiana with a score of 86:47.
The media was caught off guard, and the reputation had a surging upward effect due to this 180-degree reversal.
Almost everyone who pays attention to basketball knows about this amazing achievement, and also remembers...the cowboy from Northern California loves to go to the bar to drink milk!
Bruce Lee once again became the focus of public opinion with his 12 points, 16 assists and 2 steals in this game.
People began to seriously discuss whether he is the strongest point guard in the NCAA.
The answer on the Internet is almost one-sided: Is there anyone more suitable to be the first point guard in the NCAA than Bruce Lee? He single-handedly led the civilian team from the Pacific Division, all the way up, from the 64th seed all the way.
Counterattack to the finals. Whether comparing records or data, who can be better than him?
However, experts always have other answers.
They talked about it, but it was still... entangled in physical fitness.
I think Bruce can't stand the confrontation, but...what else should he fight against?
He has already reached the finals, what kind of confrontation has he not experienced?
Therefore, fans are not interested in the opinions of experts. In addition, before the semi-final match against LSU, the media hyped up the news about Stanford's group clubbing, but in the end they were severely slapped in the face. This made everyone have a low evaluation of Bruce.
Create a sense of distrust.
At the same time, the movements of NBA teams are becoming more and more frequent. As the NCAA season is coming to an end and the annual draft is about to enter, the nerves of the lottery clubs are also getting tense.
For NBA teams in the back end, picking the right rookie can even establish a strong position for ten years.
Therefore, everyone is very cautious about the draft, especially the selection of lottery picks.
At this moment, the famous NBA agent Bill Duffy publicly said: "Bruce Lee is the most commercially valuable player among this draft's rookies. His games in the NCAA have at least increased the Stanford Crimson team's revenue by tens of millions of dollars."
The income. Just imagine, when Bruce, with his gorgeous playing style and handsome face, joins the NBA, how much eye-catching effect he will bring."
"And don't forget, he is Chinese!"
Bill Duffy has begun building momentum for Bruce Lee.
He is Yao Huang's American agent. He feels that he has valuable experience in dealing with Chinese players. Therefore, he is determined to win Bruce Lee.
However, his competitors should not be underestimated. Rob Pelinka from SFX Sports has also shown a strong interest in Bruce Lee. His clients include Kobe Bryant, Boozer, Maggette, Peterson and other first-line players.
Or the agents of second-tier players also have very good connections in the NBA.
He even said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times: "This kid is born to be a star, but he needs me to help him manage it carefully. I can make him the brightest and hottest star in the NBA, and he also has such potential."
In addition, agents like Dan Fagan, David Frank, Danny Miller... Although these agents have not spoken, who is willing to miss Bruce Lee?
Flight information from various airlines shows that major sports agencies and well-known agents are eager to rush to the small city of Indianapolis.
Bruce Lee, the emerging super star, is about to end his junior season. It is time to persuade this kid to jump out of the ivory tower and join the glamorous Vanity Fair. However, before that, he needs a professional agent.
In fact, it's not just the brokers who are taking notice.
Sports brands have also begun to sneak into the village. Who doesn't want to get Bruce Lee? This guy's emergence has brought an earthquake-like response to the NCAA basketball world, and it seems that he will join the NBA soon.
Think about Yao Shuan. As a Chinese center, Reebok dared to offer a seven-year and 50 million endorsement contract.
Although there is no doubt about Yao Shuan's hard power back then, Bruce Lee still faced huge challenges on the court. However, for this naturally topical star defender, some companies are willing to offer him endorsement contracts that are close to half of the amount.
Even if he is unable to become a star in the NBA in the future, there is absolutely no doubt that he will form a star effect in the increasingly vast Asian market.
So savvy sponsors have begun to compete covertly.
Meanwhile, the client, Bruce, was lying on a yoga mat in the hotel, worrying about his parents' upcoming arrival in Indianapolis.
He didn't know what would happen next.
Although Professor Jack Lee vowed to give himself a surprise.
But this guy is so unreliable. When he was a kid, he even said it was a surprise when he served him a nasty durian cake, and he also said it was a surprise when he threw himself into the swimming pool in the back garden... The most important thing is that this time, he still brought
Came with Ms. Wang Junzhu.
Just thinking about it makes my scalp numb!
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Chapter completed!