NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

"These are some of the options we've chosen for foreign personnel."

Yao's team is currently selecting members from the United States.

But Yao Ming had already known all of this for a long time.

You know, he's already gone through the whole process of Yao's team, so he knows exactly which parts are useful and which aren't.

"John Hackinger is unnecessary. There's no need to hire the Chicago Booth School of Business to make models; they're all outdated stuff that won't fetch a good price. We don't need them."

Just kidding, back then, my team made some bad decisions, and they were partly to blame.

Moreover, considering his entire career, he was simply a spender who did nothing.

Looking back, I realized I was completely taken advantage of.

"this……"

"No need."

Although Yao Ming is not yet 17 years old in this life, his maturity and decisiveness, even to the point of being somewhat arbitrary, are unbelievable to Lao Zhang.

He had met people who played during this time of year, and even the best players weren't very confident about these techniques, so they almost always listened to the advice of professionals.

Only this person.

Very, very opinionated.

Sometimes he even felt that...

If it weren't for the fact that playing ball requires so much energy...

He doesn't even need me, the team leader, to help him with tasks.

Of course, there are advantages to this approach. If you simply follow the boss's instructions, you'll take far less blame yourself.

Besides, young people, after being taken advantage of a few times, will naturally start to trust professionals.

In either case, he can remain silent now.

Bill Sanders, well, he's alright.

Although the globalization strategy was not well executed, the US domestic strategy was quite successful.

Yao Ming also prefers a slow and meticulous strategy.

He only needs to accumulate initial capital now, and then he can become rich through investment.

The salary will be negligible at that time.

Therefore, accumulating funds in the early stages becomes more important.

I need someone like that to help me optimize my early-stage earnings in the US.

Because the US dollar is very valuable now.

"So, which agent would you choose?"

broker?

Is she still the original wife?

Maybe we should choose another one.

When you've been together for a long time, it's easy to get tired of each other.

and.

Others may not know, but does Yao Ming not know about his scandals?

David Falk was rebuffed when he refused to partner with the Jordan Brand in 01.

The so-called lifetime contract with Reebok looks glamorous, but in fact, it didn't take into account Reebok's shoe manufacturing capabilities, leaving a huge gap in the potential for Yao Ming's injuries.

Moreover, this lifetime contract doesn't include any profit sharing from sneaker sales.

He did not give any prior warning when Reebok was acquired by Adidas in 06.

You should know about Reebok, because Yao Ming ultimately made 5-8 million US dollars in China.

But this money has nothing to do with Yao Ming.

It's because his contract wasn't signed properly.

After Adidas acquired him, this guy didn't fight for any compensation and directly accepted the contract transfer, allowing Adidas to harvest his commercial value at a low price.

……

They have a lot of dark history.

The Evergreen Sports case may not be well-known in China, but it caused quite a stir in the United States back then, although the two sides eventually reached a settlement and Duffy paid several million dollars in compensation.

This also damaged his reputation in the industry, and the man also forgot the contract renewal deadline for his client Anthony Carter, causing Carter to lose $341 million, and ultimately he had to pay $300 million in compensation himself.

Olowokandi, the interim number one draft pick in 1998, is considered one of the "worst number one draft picks in history," averaging 8.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in his career, and this guy was also behind the scenes.

Yao Ming paid him tens of millions of dollars in commissions throughout his career, and anyone could have done what he negotiated.

Those unaware of the scandals wouldn't understand these things, but he was directly involved...

How could I not know?

I'm very experienced in this life.

So all you have to do is obey.

Of course, one's abilities must also be adequate.

So Yao Ming had already thought it through before coming to the United States—

The best solution would be to sign a newbie who could become a famous agent in the future, but who hasn't yet entered the industry.

Who is it? Of course there is.

Yao Ming had already decided on his choice.

Of course, it's Kobe's agent, Pelinka.

At that time, he had just received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan and joined the law firm of Mayer Brown.

This is a top-five tier of the world's top 100 law firms, specializing in: corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, finance, and sports.

You see, sports.

They've wanted to return to sports for a long time.

It's just a matter of missing an opportunity.

"I've found him, it's him."

Yao Ming took out a business card: Rob Pelinka.

"Who is this person? I've never heard of him in the American basketball business circle."

Old Zhang was stunned when he heard this.

Who are these people?

Could he be a newly emerging figure? But he really is a newly emerging figure... How could I not know?

"He's not even in the industry yet. I called him, and he's preparing to join YM Sports Agency."

Not even in the industry yet?

This is a bit too much, I can hardly contain myself!

The small business owner.

Yao Ming's considerations are...

Anyway, SFX Sports Group won't last long before it collapses. Don't be fooled by its current momentum; Clear Channel Communications will soon acquire it for $44 billion, but its main business is broadcasting and ticketing.

Sports brokerage was just a side business, with severely insufficient resources allocated to it. Soon after the acquisition, the seemingly behemoth SFX Sports Group was dismantled.

Then it gradually started to decline.

If that's the case, why don't I just start my own talent agency?

Sometime in the future, on the 23rd.

Isn't that how it's done? And it's done quite well.

It's hard to say what might happen inside the stadium.

Things outside the stadium.

A certain number 23 really pointed out a lot of paths.

He brought Pelinka in as a shareholder, and their relationship is similar to that of number 23 and Rich Paul.

介。

Why not just do that?

Since they're newcomers, they'll definitely do things their own way.

Otherwise, what kind of newcomer would they call them?

Newcomers are people who are easily deceived, both physically and spiritually.

That's what a newcomer should be like.

As for the company.

In this era, registration can be done with $5 to $10.

As for where the money came from, it was obviously a gift from the Shanghai Shark.

Otherwise, why would people be so frustrated and upset?

Not only did they fail to make any money off Yao Ming, they also gave him a large sum of money.

The word "loss" is used to describe this situation.

It's beyond words to describe how tragic it was.

However, Yao Ming is magnanimous and let the matter drop after giving the money.

The grudges from the previous life are settled.

You see, spending millions to buy a "benefactor" isn't a bad deal, is it?

The whole country is praising you for your vision and for being a conscientious company.

The most important thing is that once this has started, others can follow suit.

What? You're not going to do it?

Even the great white shark has done it, so why shouldn't you?

Take a look.

Live together.

They are truly exemplary role models.

This will allow people who want to join the NBA later on.

It becomes easier and more confident.

After all, they've already set up a good example of the process themselves.

Look at that.

From enemy to benefactor.

sometimes……

The transformation was that smooth.

Even smoother than Langsha stockings.

……

When Pelinka received the invitation, he thought he had misheard.

He was originally a player.

He was, after all, one of the Michigan Fab Five... a substitute.

Rounding down is acceptable.

He actually longs to return to the sports industry.

I'd love to try it if I had the chance.

But I've never heard of this YM Sports Agency before.

I brought him over anyway, just to give it a try.

There's no other way; I still want to go back to the sports industry.

I looked at the tall guy in front of me.

I understood immediately.

Isn't this Yao Ming from the East, who's been making headlines all this time?

"Is this your company?" Pelinka asked, looking up as if she had never held her neck so high before.

My cervical spondylosis is almost cured.

"Yes, simply put, I provide the funding, and you act as the licensed chief broker, responsible for compliant signing, negotiating contracts, and handling alliance procedures."

"How about it? Dare to give it a try?"

"Don't worry, everything will be at market price, but you'll have to wait until I sign this contract."

"You can consider it. Of course, if you don't come, don't reply to me. Although the company has just been established, only a newly established company will give you the opportunity to take charge right away."

"We're all new to the industry, so if you're willing to take the plunge, come join us."

"Of course, if you don't come, I'll find someone else. Remember to give me an answer within three days."

After saying that, Yao Ming didn't wait for him to think further.

Then I saw the guests off.

He knew that the guy would definitely agree.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have left Mayer Brown, a top law firm, so abruptly.

I know you want to get back to sports.

I need another handy assistant.

Isn't that you?

Pelinka indeed only took three hours...

That makes sense.

"Then I'll join."

"You...you'd better not mess with me."

"Don't exploit a man's dreams."

Yao Ming said with a smile, "Don't worry, a man never lies to another man. You will definitely remember this day."

My best off-field utility player.

We'll have to deal with people from now on.

You're indispensable.

look……

It was the 23rd that inspired me.

It was the 23rd who helped me again, wasn't it?

Just then, an eighth-grade student from Akron, Ohio, was holding a football.

Just getting ready for a bull-like sprint.

He attempted to burst through the void opponent in front of him.

As a result, I slipped in the corridor.

bang-

I took a good, hard fall.

That physique doesn't look like that of an eighth grader at all.

The health bars on the ground trembled.

The child, furious at his failed attempt to look cool, turned around and saw the newspaper that had caused him to fall.

He was about to vent his anger.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there was a portrait of an East Asian person hanging above it.

Yao Ming, a superstar high school player from the East, will he be the youngest player to join the NBA?

Is this going to kill me?

hum.

You should be glad I don't play basketball.

Anyway.

Because of this fall.

This eighth-grade kid from Akron.

I remembered the name with a "pleasant" feeling.

His and Yao Ming's tangled and complicated "love affair" in this life begins here.

Ok.

Dreams, that's where they begin.