STO’s third-generation signature sneaker “Four Elephants” has once again dominated the major sneaker rankings.

The top management of Adidas can even smile crookedly.

Some top executives of Adidas have even begun to propose signing a lifetime endorsement contract with STO. After all, there are rumors that Nike has prepared an "impossible to refuse" sky-high price contract for STO in order to poach Adidas.

Lifetime endorsement contracts are also on the agenda.

This includes the company's most precious equity, etc...

Otherwise, Adidas really has no confidence that it can compete with the contract offered by Nike, which has deep pockets.

Regarding the rumors that Adidas and Nike are competing for itself, STO did not explain much.

You are the focus of competition. Should you take the initiative to stand up if you don't wait for Adidas to raise the price?

Although STO has no intention to change the endorsement of sports brands, at least Adidas needs to show more sincerity.

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The "Four Elephants" correspond to the third-generation signature shoes of the four "skins" of Qinglong, White Tiger, Suzaku and Xuanwu from east to west, north and south, and have become the objects of collection by many fans.

Just like many game fans like to collect the skins of King of Pesticides, many fans directly bought four third-generation sneakers just to collect them.

This has resulted in the sales of the third generation sneakers far exceeding those of the first two generations.

It must be said that STO’s operations and business acumen were definitely forward-thinking in the early 2000s.

Who let Shentong stand on the shoulders of the "Giant Horse"?

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While killing everyone on the court, STO also began to lay out and prepare to build its own men's clothing brand.

As previously agreed by Ivanka, STO established its own men's clothing brand-GOD.

Ivanka also holds a small stake in GOD, and STO uses Ivanka’s market contacts and resources as well as her personal charm and popularity to build momentum for its men’s clothing brand GOD.

This brand mainly targets high-end clothing, 100% suits and leather shoes, symbolizing successful people and elites, and its market targets are middle- and senior-level employees or senior white-collar workers in major companies.

With STO as the spokesperson and Ivanka’s operational capabilities, the GOD brand quickly became a well-known high-end clothing brand.

In the face of capital, STO has not refused. It welcomes capital investment and uses the influence of all parties to expand its brand and market value.

Originally, if you don’t use the time when your popularity is at its peak to quickly gather capital from all parties, why don’t you wait until you retire to build your own brand?

STO's ambitions are actually not small, and it has successfully promoted the GOD brand to Nasdaq.

But this matter cannot be rushed.

At the same time, STO also combined GOD with its own charitable foundation.

In other words, capital’s investment in GOD is actually contributing to STO’s charity fund.

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STO's popularity and influence have gradually penetrated into the basketball field and developed into various industries.

The season is coming to an end, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, played by Shentong, have secured first place in the Eastern Conference ahead of schedule!

Due to the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills, the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers, two Eastern Conference teams, have been more or less affected. Therefore, experts and fans generally believe that the Cavaliers will be very hopeful this season under the leadership of Shentong and James.

Finals!

Barkley made a bold statement: "Looking at the Eastern Conference, which other team can compete with the Cavaliers? The Miami Heat are one, but it is still unrealistic to win the championship in the first season with the cooperation of O'Neal and Wade, and the Detroit Pistons are also

Barely one, but they have experienced too much this season, and the overall state of the team is not as good as last season. I am not optimistic about them. As for the Boston Celtics? If they can reach the Eastern Conference finals, it is a victory."

After locking in the first place in the Eastern Conference in advance, the Cavaliers began to implement a rotation system to ensure that the players have a healthy body to face the playoffs.

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April 20, 2005, the last day of the regular season.

The Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets are fighting for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

There is only one win between the two teams, and the game starts at the same time, so both teams are working hard to win.

The 76ers have 42 wins and the Nets have 41 wins, but the Nets and 76ers have a record advantage, so if the Nets win and the 76ers lose, the Nets can still squeeze out the 76ers in the final round.

Advance to the playoffs.

If this is the case, then the results of Iverson's hard work for a season will be in vain.

In comparison, the 76ers had some advantages in the final game.

They play at home against the Atlanta Hawks, who are also of average strength.

The Nets are playing away from home, and their opponent is the Boston Celtics, who are ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks have missed the playoffs, and the Celtics are locked in fourth place, so neither team seems to be giving its best.

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The Philadelphia 76ers, playing at home, broke the suspense in the first quarter.

One wave of 37-19, another wave of 30-19, the Eagles were just going through the motions.

Iverson only played 12 minutes in the first half, and the 76ers sealed the victory.

However, although he only played 12 minutes, Iverson scored 16 points.

In addition, Korver scored 21 points and 6 rebounds, Iguodala scored 12 points, and Willie Green, Josh Davis and Mark Jackson also scored in double figures.

In the end, the 76ers, with six players scoring in double figures, defeated the unmotivated Eagles 110-86.

The most outstanding performance of the Hawks was the new dunk king Josh Smith. He scored 18 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks, but was unable to reverse the defeat.

In another game, the Nets and Celtics were fighting fiercely.

At the end of the first half, the Nets trailed their opponents by 11 points, 47-58.

But after halftime, the Nets, led by Jason Kidd, suddenly broke out and stunned the Celtics with a wave of 32-8.

Vince Carter scored 37 points in this game, and Kidd also contributed a near triple-double with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.

Kostic scored 18 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics had reservations. Pierce played only 26 minutes and scored 21 points. Delonte West contributed 15 points and 7 assists. No one else scored in double figures.

It seems like the Celtics want to help the Nets.

However, the Nets' efforts did not pay off.

Due to Philadelphia's home victory, the Nets could only finish ninth in the Eastern Conference in the 2004-05 season and missed the playoffs for the first time in the past five years.

Looking back at the time when the Nets had three bouncing players in Martin, Shentong, and Jefferson, coupled with the alley-oop team formed by Kidd, it is sad that they are so lonely now.

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When he learned from the media that the Nets would miss the playoffs, STO still expressed his respect for the Nets and Kidd.

"Although they failed to reach the playoffs, the league is so cruel, which only shows that other teams are playing better. However, I still wish Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Wen

Carter, I wish them good luck and come back next season."

In addition, the Lakers also had a game on the last day. They lost to the Trail Blazers 103-106 on the road.

Kobe was still brave, making 10 of 20 shots and 17 of 21 free throws, scoring 37 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, but the team still lost.

The Lakers also missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1993-94 season.

Regarding the fact that the Lakers missed the playoffs, O'Neal's reply to the media was not as polite as STO.

"It's not surprising that they didn't make the playoffs because Los Angeles doesn't have the Sharks. Now that they've made a choice, I can only say that their choice is unparalleled. They can take a good rest for a while and then look at the offseason.

Can I find some helpers during the period? As for me, I have to prepare for the playoffs with my good partner Dwyane Wade. Our goal is the Eastern Conference championship. Although we are second in the Eastern Conference, I am not

Think knights are invincible."

Regarding O'Neal's statement, Kobe did not respond to the media.

He said that he would take a good rest, take a vacation with his wife Vanessa, and show off the results of his military training.

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With the end of the playoff schedule on the last day, a total of sixteen teams from the East and West that have reached the playoffs and their final rankings have been determined.

Top eight in the Eastern Conference:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers, 60 wins and 22 losses;

2. Miami Heat, 56 wins and 26 losses;

3. Detroit Pistons, 52 wins and 30 losses;

4. Boston Celtics, 48 ​​wins and 34 losses;

5, Chicago Bulls, 47 wins and 35 losses;

6. Washington Wizards, 46 wins and 36 losses;

7, Indiana Pacers, 44 wins and 38 losses;

8. Philadelphia 76ers, 43 wins and 39 losses.
To be continued...