Chapter 442 Crossing Mercedes-Benz

Shanghai Oriental Basketball Club was established in January 1996. Shanghai Sports Technology Institute and Shanghai Oriental TV jointly established Shanghai Oriental Basketball Club. It consists of four teams: Shanghai Oriental Sharks Men's Basketball, Shanghai Octopus Women's Basketball and Youth

Men's and women's basketball teams. However, although they are nominally commercial teams, they are actually still under the jurisdiction of the Shanghai Sports Commission (the Shanghai Basketball Association is also one of its affiliated organizations).

Lin Feng drove to the Luwan Stadium in Pudong, Shanghai, the home stadium of the Shanghai Oriental Sharks. However, when Lin Feng rushed to the arena, he was stopped by the security of the Shanghai Oriental Sharks. Three days later, it will be the Shanghai Oriental Sharks and the CBA.

The first game of the finals of the old champion team Bayi Team. Yao Ming will definitely leave the Shanghai Oriental Sharks to play in the NBA this year. Therefore, this year may be the last chance for the Shanghai Oriental Sharks to win the championship. In order to prepare for the game, head coach Li

Qiupei declared martial law after the semifinals.

"Sir, I'm sorry, the arena is temporarily closed to the public. I'm really sorry." Two security guards stopped Lin Feng.

"Uh, I want to see your general manager Lu Hao. Please pass the message." Lin Feng thought for a while and decided to meet with Lu Hao, the general manager of the Shanghai Oriental Sharks first. Originally, Lin Feng planned to meet Yao Ming first and talk to him privately first.

Let’s talk about the NBA contract, and of course, we’ll also finalize Yao Ming’s endorsement issue. This kind of superstar cannot be let go.

"Yes, sir, please wait a moment." A security guard said respectfully. Lin Feng and his group came in a Mercedes-Benz S600. When they got out of the car, they looked so impressive that the security guard did not dare to neglect them.

At this moment, a middle-aged man walked by. When he passed by Lin Feng, he glanced at him. After passing by, he seemed to remember something. He turned his head and looked at Lin Feng again. After hesitating for a moment, he came over.

"Are you Director Lin, the owner of the Houston Rockets?" the visitor asked cautiously.

Lin Feng nodded, "Who are you?"

"Ha, you are really Director Lin. Thank you for meeting me. I am Yu Xiaomiao, the team leader of Shanghai Oriental Sharks Club." The middle-aged man greeted enthusiastically.

"Team Leader Yu, nice to meet you. I came here specifically to visit your club today, and I also wanted to get in touch with Yao Ming." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Haha, we have wanted to visit Director Lin for a long time, but because the team is competing for the championship, we have never had the chance. Director Lin is here today, just in time!" Yu Xiaomiao laughed several times and led Lin Feng inside.

go.

Since Lin Feng acquired the Houston Rockets, the Shanghai Oriental Sharks were forced to let the little giant Yao Ming go to the NBA due to pressure from all parties. After participating in this year's draft, the Chinese Basketball Association and the Shanghai Oriental Sharks have discussed which team Yao Ming should join in the NBA.

After careful discussion, I finally decided that it would be more appropriate to go to the Houston Rockets, which is led by a Chinese owner.

First of all, we are all Chinese. If Yao Ming goes to the Houston Rockets and his playing time is guaranteed, both the leaders of the Basketball Association and the Shanghai Oriental Sharks believe that regardless of whether Yao Ming has enough strength, Lin Feng will definitely give him

Get enough playing time.

Second, the NBA's transfer compensation for other teams is up to 500,000 US dollars, and considering Yao Ming's domestic status and worth, it is definitely more than 500,000 US dollars. Lin Feng is Chinese, so both parties can negotiate easily, even if they cannot let

As the owner of Houston, Lin Feng has provided huge compensation, which at least allows Lin Feng to make compensation or investment in other names.

After several calculations like this, the leaders of the Basketball Association and the Shanghai Oriental Sharks have determined that the Houston Rockets are the best "landing" point for Yao Ming in the NBA. However, now that the Shanghai Oriental Sharks are playing in the CBA Finals, they are very likely to win the championship in the club's history.

The first championship, and the Houston Rockets may not necessarily be able to draw the No. 1 pick and select Yao Ming. Therefore, the Chinese Basketball Association and the Shanghai Oriental Sharks have not contacted Lin Feng. They are planning to wait until the domestic CBA playoff finals are over.

Let's discuss Yao Ming's contract with Lin Feng again.

After entering the Shanghai Pudong Luwan Gymnasium, Li Qiuping's loud shouts and the gasping sounds of the players could be heard. A tall man standing out from the crowd on the court was practicing shooting and rebounding. He was so tall.

This one is undoubtedly Yao Ming. However, Yao Ming is really thin now.

"Director Lin, please come this way." Yu Xiaomiao respectfully invited Lin Feng to the general manager's office.

"Ha, I didn't expect that Chairman Lin would come here today. It's really brilliant. Welcome, welcome." Lu Hao, general manager of Shanghai Oriental Sharks, warmly welcomed us.

"I hope General Manager Lu won't take offense if I come here uninvited today." Lin Feng said a few polite words.

After some polite exchanges, everyone got down to the topic.

"General Manager Lu, judging from Yao Ming's current ability and worth, he will be either first or second in this year's draft. Even though the Houston Rockets have a poor record this year, there will be a good pick in the lottery.

However, the worst records this year are the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors. Both teams have the same 21 wins and 61 losses. My Houston Rockets have 28 wins and 54 losses. According to the NBA lottery rules, theoretically, my team can win the No. 1 pick.

The probability is 8.9%." Lin Feng first made some analysis.

Although Lin Feng knows that this year's Houston Rockets will be extremely lucky with an 8.9% chance of winning the No. 1 pick, but now Lin Feng will not guarantee that his Rockets will definitely get the No. 1 pick. This time, I am here to explore the bottom and see Shanghai.

How will the Eastern Sharks "open their mouths wide"? Back then, Yao Ming used tens of millions of dollars to redeem himself to pave the way for him to play for the Houston Rockets, which was lamentable.

"If my Houston Rockets are lucky enough to win the No. 1 pick, they will definitely win Yao Ming. Therefore, I want to come and communicate today to see how we can cooperate." Lin Fengxiao said.

Lu Hao smiled first.

"Director Lin, there is no doubt about Yao Ming's strength. He will definitely become the leading center in Asia in the future. His dominance in the CBA this year is well known. Coupled with his height, I believe he will be able to gain a foothold in the NBA. And

I believe that Chairman Lin must also know what losing Yao Ming means to the Shanghai Oriental Sharks." Lu Hao said a lot of words eloquently. One moment he praised Yao Ming as if he was the world's number one center, and the next moment he felt sad.

He bitterly described how miserable it would be for the Shanghai Oriental Sharks to lose Yao Ming. In short, to put it simply, Lu Hao is increasing Yao Ming's weight.

"Director Lin, we are all Chinese. If Yao Ming can go to Houston, it will be good for you, Yao Ming personally, our club, and even Chinese basketball. I think starting from the club, Yao Ming will never be embarrassed.

"However, I also hope that Director Lin understands that after losing Yao Ming, the Shanghai Oriental Sharks Club has lost a big pillar." Lu Hao continued.

"I know this, that's why I came here today to consult and see if there is anything we can cooperate with." Lin Feng was disdainful. Yao Ming entered the club from sports school all the way, but his family paid for it.

It’s free, but you still have a smile on your face.

"I also know the regulations of the NBA, so in terms of transfer fees, the Houston Rockets can compensate the Shanghai Oriental Sharks according to regulations. However, I hope that the Shanghai Oriental Sharks can become a brother club with the Houston Rockets. Here is a copy of our club and Shanghai

Director Lin can take a look at the compensation agreement drafted by the Basketball Association regarding Yao Ming's transfer. If he has any comments, we can discuss it again." Lu Hao handed Lin Feng a thick contract.

Lin Feng nodded and accepted the contract. Today's goal has been achieved.

"By the way, General Manager Lu, can I meet Yao Ming? You know, I am also his fan." Lin Fengxiao asked.

"Okay, okay. Leader Yu, take Director Lin down and let Yao Ming pause training for a few minutes to meet his future boss." Lu Hao loudly called Yu Xiaomiao in.

"Director Lin, please come this way." Yu Xiaomiao led Lin Feng down.

After Yu Xiaomiao and head coach Li Qiuping discussed for a few words, Yao Ming walked over to Lin Feng.

"Hello, Director Lin." Yao Ming said slightly cautiously. Yao Ming, who is still in China, is not as funny as he will be in the NBA in the future, and is mostly shy now.

"Haha, Yao Ming, I'm your fan. I really hope you go to the NBA and play on my team." Lin Feng was slightly excited. Yao Ming is Lin Feng's idol. Today he can see his idol, and

It is exciting to think about playing in his own team in the future. After sighing in his heart, Lin Feng walked to Yao Ming with a smile and measured it with his hands. He could barely touch the top of Yao Ming's head, but standing with Yao Ming

Together, it really feels like I'm back in elementary school.

"But I'm afraid it's difficult. Although I also want to play with the Houston Rockets, I'm afraid the Houston Rockets' signing... By the way, the Rockets' former hero 'Big Dream' Olajuwon is my idol, but it's a pity that he is not in Houston now.

Rockets." Yao Ming looked regretful and suddenly slapped Lin Feng with his hand, "By the way, I heard that the Rockets will definitely exchange for Olajuwon this year, right?"

Yao Ming's eyes suddenly lighted up. His idol is Olajuwon. If the Houston Rockets can exchange for Olajuwon, and he can go to the Houston Rockets, then he can play with his former idol. Thinking of this, Yao Ming's face is filled with tears.

excited.

"Haha, Yao Ming, yes, my team will definitely replace Olajuwon this summer." Lin Feng said with a smile, but then he said, "Yao Ming, your body is a little too thin. That slap you just made

It made me stagger. You have to know that the Houston Rockets have a young guard named Francis. He almost missed me with a casual palm. You need to increase your upper body training and full-body strength training in the future. NBA is a muscle

In a world where sticks are rampant, you are a center forward, but you are too thin to play."

Yao Ming frowned. This physical strength training is very torturous. In China, the emphasis is on flexibility and fast movement. Therefore, most domestic players seldom train in this area, and even if they do train, they mostly deal with it.

"Dazhi..." Yao Ming wanted to use Wang Zhizhi as an example, but was immediately interrupted by Lin Feng.

"Don't talk about Wang Zhizhi. He had to float to the outside to shoot because his body couldn't resist the opponent's players. But for a 216 cm tall person to float to the outside to shoot, isn't this a waste of talent? Look, he is now

Isn’t the NBA so messed up that you can’t even make the rotation?” Lin Feng said consolingly.

Historically, Yao Ming only started to strengthen his physical training in his second season after Van Gundy came to the Houston Rockets. It was only in his third season that he began to slowly show his power. Lin Feng did not want Yao Ming to waste the previous two seasons.

Yao Ming nodded thoughtfully.

At this time, Yu Xiaomiao on the side saw that Lin Feng and Yao Ming had been discussing some personal interests, hobbies and other issues, so he no longer paid attention to the two of them, but focused on the training of the players on the court. Originally, Yu Xiaomiao was here to guard

He was afraid that Lin Feng and Yao Ming would reach some kind of agreement privately, and then let Yao Ming put pressure on the club.

Seeing that Yu Xiaomiao was focusing on the court, Lin Feng deliberately walked closer and squeezed Yao Ming's muscles. When he lamented that his muscles were not enough, he whispered, "Yao Ming, you should understand that the root cause of Wang Zhizhi's falling out with the Basketball Association is

What - it’s money. I’m afraid you are going to play in the NBA this time, and the Personal Salary Association has requirements for you. According to that bullshit “Remuneration Issues for Chinese Players Playing in Overseas Commercial Leagues” agreement, you must pay 50% of the personal salary.

The income will go to the Basketball Association. I hope you can be mentally prepared and let your agent help you think of a solution in advance."

Yao Ming frowned. He had heard about this problem from some national team teammates. The problem with Wang Zhizhi's return was that Wang Zhizhi's salary in the United States had been spent. He could not compensate for 50% of the shortfall, but the Basketball Association wanted Wang Zhizhi.

He handed over 50% of his salary, but Wang Zhizhi bought a house and got married. Should he be asked to sell his house in the United States and pay 50% of the loss? Isn’t that a joke, so he has never been able to return. Later, under the instructions of some departments, in

After some criticism from the media, he became a man who forgot his ancestors after going abroad and was reviled by others.

"Haha, okay, Yao Ming, I'm here to see you today. By the way, I wish you win the CBA League championship this year. By the way, this is my business card. After you win the CBA League championship, give me a call. I

Let me celebrate for you." After saying that, Lin Feng gave Yao Ming a look.

Yao Mingzhi, whose intelligence is not low, nodded understandingly, then collected his business card and ran to the court to continue training.

"Leader Yu, I have something to do, so I'll leave first. I'll contact General Manager Lu after I read the contract." Lin Feng said goodbye to team leader Yu Xiaomiao with a smile.

Back in the Mercedes-Benz S600, Lin Feng asked Li Rui to drive back to the company.

In the car, Lin Feng opened the compensation contract between the Shanghai Oriental Sharks and the Shanghai Basketball Association. After a rough scan, in addition to the compensation of US$500,000, the Shanghai Oriental Sharks hoped to form a sister club with the Houston Rockets. In the future, Houston

The Rockets can introduce players who cannot gain a foothold in the NBA to play with the Shanghai Oriental Sharks. At the same time, they also hope that the two clubs can have more exchanges and exchange daily management experience. At the same time, they also hope that the Houston Rockets can help the Shanghai Oriental Sharks train young coaches. After all, Li Qiuping

He is already old and cannot continue to be the head coach.

Lin Feng doesn't have any objections to these points. After all, Lin Feng is more willing to help the Shanghai Oriental Sharks. After all, it is the team of his motherland. But Lin Feng cannot agree to the latter point anyway.

The Shanghai Oriental Sharks were willing to sell their arena advertising to Lin Feng’s “Second World” at a discounted price of 20 million yuan a year, with a five-year contract. When Lin Feng saw this, he became angry. Isn’t this a disguised concession?
To be continued...