Chapter 023 Austin's Reminder
After the game, the Bucks received the summer league prize and had no time to celebrate, so everyone immediately took a plane to Boston.
The Orlando Summer League was played on July 12, while the Boston Summer League started on July 14. Although there were a day interval during this period, such a break was hard to come by.
Although there is no need to fly around the summer league, the schedule is very intensive. One game a day is not much different from back-to-back, and it has a very big test for the players' physical strength.
The Bucks' management team led by the team was worried that after the night of celebration in Orlando, the players would not have a good rest tomorrow and would continue to play the game the day after tomorrow. The result was that they were listless and failed to play as they should have.
Although players will be dishonest when flying to Boston overnight now, when they arrive at local areas, this is the player's own business.
As for the Orlando Summer League prize money, it actually has nothing to do with the players.
During the summer league, the team is in charge of food, accommodation and signing and paying for the contract. The money that should be given has been given long ago. For the team, if there is no bonus to participate in the summer league, there is no need to participate.
As for cultivating rookies, it doesn’t mean that the summer league is not allowed.
The team boss invests in the team to make money, not lose money. Of course, some bosses really spend money to enjoy it because of their interests and hobbies.
Early in the morning of July 13, He Li and others flew to Boston, and then they all entered the hotel room one by one, and took a nap. As for how to get crazy when they woke up in the afternoon, it was all the players' own business.
He Li was awakened by the ringtone of his cell phone before he slept for a few hours.
"He Li, it's me! Are you in Boston? I'll come here right away!"
The phone call was called by Jeff Austin. He Li understood the purpose of Jeff Austin coming this time. On the one hand, he explained to him the matter of buying a house in Milwaukee, and on the other hand, he should have negotiated some commercial endorsements, and the people were just talking about money.
He Li is the first round pick, and the Bucks are exchanged for a lot of money. The Bucks attach so much importance to He Li, and He Li should also express his feelings to He Li.
The most basic thing is to buy a house in Milwaukee instead of renting a house.
It can be said that this is a hidden rule within the industry.
The team uses the first-round draft pick to sign you and provide you with an annual salary of millions. No matter how you say it, you should show your loyalty?
The easiest way is to buy a house, settle down, actively integrate into the city, and into the team culture.
Rookies can get 50% of their salary after signing a contract. Most rookies either use them to buy houses or cars, or buy them together.
According to He Li's rookie contract, he will pay a salary of 600,000 US dollars in advance, just follow the process.
Milwaukee is the smallest among big American cities, and the housing prices are quite cheap. But the problem is that there are many black people in Milwaukee, almost 25%, and the security environment in some areas can be said to be very bad.
If players of other ethnic groups like He Li buy a house in an area where the security environment is not guaranteed, it is like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth.
He Li had no choice but to buy high-end communities where white people live.
In this way, even an ordinary property with a height of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms will cost 400,000 to 500,000 US dollars. He Li won’t have much money after buying the house.
Next, during the two or three months of summer vacation, He Li must first build a foundation in order to play health basketball in an ordinary way in the future, so as to stay in the training hall and keep training, and master the floor flow technology that he should master.
However, player training is not just a blind practice, but requires hiring professional trainers and using professional training equipment, which all cost money.
Like Jordan and James' training team, they say fewer than millions of dollars a year.
He Li asked a trainer to assist him in training, and tens of thousands of dollars were at least worth it.
Therefore, making money has become He Li’s top priority.
He Li also has the agent Jeff Austin. If you contact commercial endorsement, these are Jeff Austin's business.
Now that Jeff Austin says he wants to come, it proves that commercial endorsements are already in sight. Maybe this time, as long as He Li nods, he will be recorded in tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
However, it was impossible for He Li to not look at anything or care about anything. Whatever Jeff Austin said was good, so he signed the commercial endorsement directly.
Even if He Li can't understand it, he still has to be careful, look at the product and the contract.
About four hours later, Jeff Austin drove to the stadium where the Bucks stayed and met He Li.
"He Li, your performance in Orlando is amazing! It's a great honor to be able to work with you!"
He Li was so happy that he couldn't stop hearing Jeff Austin's compliment.
After laughing a few times, He Li gradually began to manage his expression and replied modestly: "Jeff, without your help, I might have lost the election! Even if I am just a second-round pick, I will not be able to be reused by the Bucks as I am now and have the financial resources to buy a luxury house in Milwaukee."
"Haha, I'll help you, for myself. In the end, it's me who should say thank you." Jeff Austin patted He Li on the shoulder and signaled He Li to sit down.
Jeff Austin then took out several contracts from his briefcase, plus some photos.
"You should understand my purpose. This is what I have selected for you. Advertising endorsements in New York and New Jersey. You can accept them all, or you can choose some to accept them."
Jeff Austin means that he always wants to accept some advertisements, not just to make money, but also because it is also an unspoken rule of the industry.
Not only NBA, but other ball players who successfully pass the draft and become the future stars of a professional league will be found by hometown advertisements and sign a large number of local advertisements.
Most of these advertisements are very rustic, and the products are mainly daily necessities. The price is not high, but the advantage is that they are large.
He Li is a Chinese, and the advertisements that Jeff Austin comes into contact with should be the products of Chinese businessmen. If you expand it a little more, it may also be products of Japanese and Koreans.
Just so happens that there are many such products in New York and New Jersey, and there are many consumers.
To a certain extent, this is the self-producing and selling of a specific group, and it only uses He Li's identity to expand some market share.
Of course, He Li can not accept it, but this will be a bit unkind and criticized.
He Li has no idea of not accepting advertisements. He Li has learned about it before. Chinese actors will have similar situations, so there is nothing to accept. They are all for life and making money is not shy!
"Why are there diapers?" After reading a few advertisements, He Li's face was full of shame and anger.
For antiperspirant detergent, laundry detergent, integrated stove, and bedding, it’s not enough, but diapers are too much, right?
"It's okay, you can see the others first." Jeff Austin explained patiently.
"I don't take food, so I'll forget about soap and shampoo. How about I take a shower gel and washing clothes? I can take the rest, pots, pans, clothing accessories, integrated stoves? I'll give you more money, right? That's fine! Bedding, that's it!"
He Li first determined several products and then looked at the contract.
In a short period of time, He Li is not a professional and can't see any problems, but there is no need to worry. The contract has not been signed yet. We have to wait until the Boston Summer League is finished before discussing the details, then signing the contract and shooting an advertisement!
"Pick up my part first, and your income will be at least $870,000."
What Jeff Austin said before leaving is quite attractive to He Li at this stage.
"It seems that the diapers are worth more than 100,000 US dollars. Why don't you make up for it? Or... forget it, I, He, still want shame!"
Just when He Li was hesitating, Jeff Austin actually returned.
"By the way, I just talked about business matters. I want to remind you now, about your career.
George Carl likes tough-minded warriors. I have watched the video of you playing in the Orlando Summer League. You performed well but weren't tough enough.
I hope that while you give full play to your strengths and strengths, you can also be more tough in your playing style.
If dunks are prone to injury, you might as well roar a few times after scoring the goal, inspire your teammates with your spirit, and use your courage to shock the enemy!"
As soon as Jeff Austin finished speaking, He Li immediately replied: "I understand if you say that!"
Chapter completed!