Yang Jian went back to the locker room to shower for a while, and then went to the press conference with the head of Nike. Today, his press conference was separate from the rest of the SuperSonics, and he was the first to enter the venue.
People from Nike came out first and announced that Yang Jian had officially signed as a Nike spokesperson and did not hide the contract amount. When they heard that it was US$48 million in six years, many reporters were shocked. Except for Jordan who created a Nike brand and received points,
Yang Jian’s endorsement fee is the highest, surpassing that of other stars.
"We will launch Yang's exclusive sneakers during the All-Star Weekend, God of War Yang Jian Generation." Nike's move is equivalent to thinking of a nickname for Yang Jian, and the inspiration also comes from "Journey to the West".
They will not use "Er Lang Shen" as a nickname, even though the author Wu Chengen has long since disappeared, and his former residence Zhang Chengen will not sue Nike for infringement. But Er Lang Shen is not easy to pronounce in English.
CCTV correspondent Guo Zhen also attended the press conference and couldn't believe it when he heard this number. The video of the interview would be broadcast on sports news. He could not imagine how big a sensation this incident would cause in China.
The domestic popularity has been rising before, and the audience who watched this game want to know the answer. They will definitely be shocked. The monthly salary of ordinary Chinese people at this time is less than 1,000 yuan. What is the concept of 400 million?
Yang Jian appeared on the stage at this time, and all the cameras were focused on him. Because it was the focus of this round, more than two hundred reporters came to the venue. Before Yang Jian answered the questions, he felt like a superstar.
Yang Jian only scored 25 points in this game, but he received more attention than the 61-point game against the 76ers. The key is not how many points he scored, but who the opponent was. He won against Jordan.
It is famous all over the world.
Yang Jian first talked about his feelings. "Being able to beat the Bulls led by Jordan is of great significance to me. It feels great to play against him. This is the basketball game I want, and it is also the reason why I choose basketball. It will be a competition with the masters.
Let my adrenaline surge and find the meaning of life."
The reporter asked: "You signed a super big contract with Nike. Before, you only received a basic salary. How do you feel?"
Yang Jian smiled and said: "I hope to see beautiful exclusive boots soon, and I will wear them to win the slam dunk contest. I have great confidence in Nike's designers, and they also have confidence in my ability. This cooperation will
It’s a win-win.”
The reporter asked: "Now that you have become rich overnight, what are you going to do with this wealth?"
"Buy a house, buy a car, make some investments, nothing special." Yang Jian said calmly.
The reporter asked: "Aren't you planning to make a big purchase? Many players do this after becoming famous."
Yang Jian shook his head. "No, I don't have many things to buy. I'll talk about it when necessary. I want to buy a piano recently. I'm very interested in musical instruments and I haven't had the chance to study it before."
After black stars become rich, they often engage in revenge consumption and buy useless things. Yang Jian gave reporters the impression that he is very sensible and educated, and the star plays the piano with great temperament.
Yang Jian said this deliberately to show that he would be a gentleman like Hill. He is violent on the court, but can be gentle and elegant in life. It is this contrast that he wants.
He really knows how to buy a piano, but the "Piano Demon" skill he won has never been activated. He believes that it is not difficult to learn the piano, and if he takes the time to practice, it will cultivate his sentiment.
The reporter asked: "How do you evaluate Jordan?"
"Michael is the star with the strongest personal ability, and the number of times he has won the scoring title can prove everything. Today we won a thrilling victory. I will not feel that I am better than Michael just because the team won once. This is a lot of luck.
Because the Bulls did not play with the strongest lineup." Yang Jian praised Jordan and said that he was not dazzled by the victory.
The reporter asked: "Do you think you can surpass Jordan in the future?"
"I hope so, but it's difficult. Because Michael not only has a lot of personal honors, his influence is unparalleled and he is one of the best stars in NBA history. Although there are stars who have won more championship rings than him, he
The influence is more important to the NBA."
"It is precisely because of his miraculous performance that the NBA has attracted the attention of countless people today. The players have benefited from the increase in salary, and I am also one of the beneficiaries." Yang Jian praised Jordan fiercely.
He did not say that he was a fan of Jordan, nor did he appear to be ashamed of himself. Instead, he praised Jordan's influence. He looked at the issue from a business perspective, which was in line with his Harvard Business School background.
Yang Jian is a rookie, and his influence cannot be compared with Jordan. Reporters think his praise is very clever. In terms of honors, he may surpass Jordan in the future, after all, he is only 19 years old.
Yang Jian also explained one thing straightforwardly. Big-name stars are the foundation of the NBA. He is ambitious. This can make the league pay more attention to stars and then support him. When Jordan retires again, he may become the number one in the league.
people.
The league has always needed superstars like Jordan. If they are gone, they have to create another one in order to make money.
1984 was a special year when Jordan entered the NBA. Former league president O'Brien retired, and it was his deputy David Stern who took over the NBA's mess.
This year, only 4 of the 23 teams in the league were profitable, and their profitability was comparable to that of the Chinese Super League in the future. When the league met, the topic discussed was when will we close our doors?
It makes sense that the owners don't want to play. Not only does this league not make any money, it also has a lot of scary negative news. Drugs, prostitution, and gambling are all available. People would rather watch round-based games like baseball than pay attention to the NBA.
At the end of the draft every year, a group of players enter the NBA, earn tens of thousands of dollars in salary based on their talent, and start living a dissolute life. The players also find the salary too low, and many would rather play street ball than enter the NBA. This phenomenon lasted until the late 1980s.
.Except for cloud fans on the Internet in the future, no one will think that the NBA in the 1980s was stronger and more beautiful.
Jordan entered such a league full of gangsters, it was like joining a gang.
In the first year, Jordan produced amazing statistics, and then in that year's All-Star Game, he was collectively isolated by the veterans because he did not say hello to Isiah Thomas in the elevator. This matter was later exposed, and since then
Jordan and Thomas became mortal enemies.
In the struggle with the Pistons, Jordan, as the Bulls' number one star, was naturally the one who was questioned the most. When Jordan won the scoring title in consecutive years and the team repeatedly stopped in the Eastern Conference, he gained a "data brush" and a "personal
Player", "Just a top scorer, not a team player" and other comments.
If Jordan couldn't win the championship, he wouldn't be able to get rid of his reputation as a data brush. That's why after Jordan won his first championship, he sat in the corner and cried while holding the trophy. He wasn't just showing off.
, but the fear after surviving a desperate situation.
Only when fans experience the pain and sorrow brought about by the doubts Jordan faced in the first seven years can they truly understand the relief and release he cried with joy. Jordan's experience attracted a large number of fans who support the NBA today, and he contributed to the creation of the NBA.
development and player salary increases.
In Yang Jian's view, Jordan is praiseworthy but not invincible. He is not a god, but a flesh and blood man. He wins as soon as he enters the league and continues to win after that. This is Yang Jian's future goal.
A female reporter who admired Jordan asked: "Is it luck that you scored consecutively in the second half of the last quarter today?"
"This is my strength, the result of hard training." Yang Jian was not modest.
The reporter asked: "After this game, many people will say that you are the number one star of the SuperSonics. What do you think?"
"It doesn't matter who is the number one star. What's important is that we will continue to win and create the NBA's best opening record, and even the NBA's regular season record. I hope to win the championship this season with my teammates.
This is not the time to celebrate."
The reporter asked: "What do you think is your greatest advantage?"
Yang Jian smiled and said: "I am an excellent team player and I have integrated into the team in a short period of time. This is my greatest advantage. I may not be the player with the strongest personal ability, but the SuperSonics are the best team.
This is the reason why I dare to shout the championship slogan."