Chapter 75 Agent - Jeff Schwartz!
For Lin Rui.
The end of a college career means the beginning of a career.
When starting his career, Lin Rui needs a professional team.
The team currently needs a broker.
Lin Rui returned to the dormitory and called "Jeff Schwartz!"
According to Coach Holland, this is his old friend and there will be no problems with credibility and professional ability.
Although Lin Rui trusts coach Holland, he still wants to meet him.
Soon, the phone was connected.
Obviously, Jeff Schwartz also knew about Lin Rui.
After the two of them communicated briefly, they agreed on a meeting time.
The next day, Lin Rui met this white man in a suit and tie.
Schwartz was very enthusiastic about shaking hands with Lin Rui and introducing himself.
After a simple courtesy.
Schwartz said: "Lin, I checked a lot of your information and saw a lot of entertainment news. If I hadn't seen a real person, I would even think you were in the entertainment industry."
Lin Rui shrugged and said nothing, mainly because Scarlett was rumored to him.
This girl is getting too much, so she has to take time to teach her a lesson.
"Of course, I'm not saying you're not a player, it just makes me realize that you're worth more than average players in business, and then, there's the market behind you," Schwartz said.
Lin Rui said: "Say something useful."
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Lin Rui quickly saw Schwartz's professional ability.
In the end, Lin Rui and Schwartz formed an agency together.
Lin Rui will occupy 80% of the brokerage company and 20% of Schwarz.
Schwartz is responsible for the execution of the agency who signs the main one for Lin Rui.
This will not conflict with Schwartz's own agency.
These 20% of the shares are mainly used to pay Schwarz brokerage service fees and the usual management company fees.
NBA does not prevent players from opening brokerage companies, and even players do not need agents.
Lin Rui can set up a company by himself, leaving Schwartz aside, but Lin Rui doesn't want to do so.
Leave professional things to professionals, and eating alone is far from much profitable than winning by winning.
Lin Rui just wants to focus more on the basketball court.
Schwartz was also very satisfied with Lin Rui's share. After all, Lin Rui looked down on a money tree, and his connections, resources and operational abilities were also Schwartz's expertise.
20% of the shares are definitely much more than commissions.
Schwartz's success in the NBA is largely related to his ability to gain the trust of the players.
On the third day after the two decided to cooperate, Schwartz helped Lin Rui hold a grand press conference.
At the press conference, more than 50 media visited, of which more than half of them came from China.
At the press conference, Lin Rui officially announced: "I will participate in the draft this year and bring my talents to the NBA!"
"Crack!"
The camera records everything Lin Rui announced his candidacy!
Afterwards, Lin Rui accepted an interview with reporters.
With the end of his college career, Lin Rui also needs to build momentum for his talent show.
Of course, to another extent, the press conference is also to gain endorsement.
Lin Rui is equivalent to telling the whole world, sponsors, I'm waiting for you to contact me.
Lin Rui is short of money now, and his expenses are often sponsored by Li Feifei.
It feels good to eat soft rice, but you can't eat it for a long time.
The effect of the press conference is significant.
On the fourth day, Schwartz called Lin Rui.
Three sneaker manufacturers have endorsed Lin Rui.
Nike has 80 million US dollars in 7 years.
Adidas has 6 years of $90 million.
Li Ning has a stock worth US$60 million worth US$20 million in 6 years.
These three are contracts for signature shoes.
In terms of price, Adidas has the highest price, Nike has the lowest price, and Li Ning is in the center.
Schwartz directly benchmarks the price of sneakers discussed during James' rookie period.
Lin Rui's entertainment attributes, strength, and the market behind it make all three sneaker manufacturers willing to pay this high price.
Lin Rui did not hesitate at all.
"Li Ning."
Supporting domestic products is Lin Rui's choice in his bones.
Neike Guo and Adi Hu are not role models that Lin Rui should learn from.
Lin Rui did not intend to sign a high price after two years of playing.
First of all, his current fame and strength match this price. Even if he performs better, it will not increase the price of sneaker manufacturers too much.
The risk of not signing sneakers is far greater than the benefit.
It is true that the system can improve its strength, but Lin Rui is not sure how fast it can improve.
Then, Lin Rui is really short of money now. He doesn’t want to check in with a girl and even needs to brush her card.
After Schwartz received the order, he began to negotiate more deeply with Li Ning.
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A week after the finals, Lin Rui also completely finished everything he should do in college.
Lin Rui received a call from his parents.
Lin’s father said to Lin Rui: “Ruirui, you are the best defender in China now. We must continue to work hard and strive to enter the Beijing Olympics roster next year, and we must win glory for the country in the future.”
Lin Rui’s father has instilled patriotic ideas in Lin Rui since he was a child.
Lin Rui said: "Yes, I will work hard. Dad, I will become a billionaire soon. Then you and mom will enjoy it, don't go to work."
Lin Rui subconsciously wanted to give the best conditions to his parents.
Lin Rui's mother replied: "What do you ask us to do if you don't go to work? The couple is old and like to stay at home. They have some things to do at work. You save your money. Don't spend it randomly. Professional players have a short lifespan. In addition, you haven't married a wife yet..."
Lin Rui listened to his parents talking for more than an hour.
If it were Lin Rui in the past, he would be very impatient, but now he can't do it.
Compared to money, he knew that what his parents needed was company.
At this stage, pursuing your dreams and making your parents proud of him.
This is what parents expect from him!
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Schwartz quickly called Lin Rui again and said that he had received an invitation to the joint trial.
It is also suggested that Lin Rui refuse to work together, as that kind of workout is not something Lin Rui needs to go.
Lin Rui confirmed that he would not go to the joint trial.
Then the general managers of up to 15 NBA teams contacted him in advance and expressed their kindness.
Schwartz asked about Lin Rui's trial training arrangements, and Lin Rui felt that there was no need for a trial training too early.
Lin Rui responded directly that the trial was too early and it would be a waste of money. Everything was scheduled for the draft pick to be confirmed before the trial was scheduled.
The draft draw will be held in May.
At that time, the worse the regular season record, the higher the pick.
Since there are three rookies, Oden, Durant and Lin Rui, this year, are very popular.
Many NBA teams have begun to perform in the last few games at the end of the season.
Chapter completed!