Chapter 253 Lin's next stop?
The "Lin Crazy Generation" combat boots designed by Charles are mainly white, with light gold on both sides of the upper. There is also a special design at the back root of the shoe. The Arabic numerals 8 are written in light gold on the back of the right foot, and 2 is written in the back of the left foot.
The pair of shoes is exactly 82, which is Lin Feng's personal single-game scoring record set by him in the NBA playoffs.
"Try it, Lin, see if it fits." Johnson said.
Lin Feng nodded, put the shoes on his feet, and then jumped in the house a few times.
"Very good, it's very comfortable to wear." Lin Feng gave a thumbs up to Charles, the designer of Lin's Crazy Generation Battle Boots. He was really not polite. These shoes are indeed very comfortable to wear.
"It's great that you can like this." Charles said with a chuckling: "After receiving this design task, I was still nervous for a long time. Now the stone in my heart has finally landed."
"You can really feel at ease because you did a great job." Lin Feng gave him a thumbs up again.
"This shoe has two colors for the time being. In addition to the white you wear, there is also a pair of black designs." Charles said, and took out another pair of black Lin Crazy Generation Battle Boots from the suitcase.
The black style does not look as clean and neat as the white one, but it gives people a sense of atmosphericity and calmness.
"Lin, if you have no objection, we plan to start the pre-sale of Lin Crazy Generation as soon as possible. Now there are only ten days before the end of the second quarter. Our basketball shoes sales in this quarter are a few points lower than that of Nike. The company still hopes to impact quarterly sales in the last ten days." Johnson brought the topic back to work.
In fact, there is no need to discuss with Lin Feng when Adida will start pre-sale. They only need to notify Lin Feng and ask him to cooperate with the publicity. However, Johnson came to ask Lin Feng for his opinions in person, which is enough to prove their importance and respect for Lin Feng.
Lin Feng naturally enjoyed it very much when Adidas attached so much importance to himself.
"I have no problem here and can cooperate with your publicity work at any time." Lin Feng pointed to Lin Crazy Generation Battle Boots under his feet and said: "In tomorrow's game, even if you don't allow it, I will wear it. It's really comfortable. Maybe it can improve my data on the court."
"This is the best. Then, we will officially start the online pre-sale of Lin Crazy Generation basketball shoes tomorrow." In fact, this is the pre-sale time that Adidas has discussed.
"By the way, we are going to carry out the pre-sale work of Lin Crazy Generation Battle Boots at the same time around the world, so in addition to the American market, we also need to take into account the overseas market, especially the pre-sale in the Chinese market, and the pre-sale promotion of the Chinese market. You can have a good chat with Mengyao later. She is very smart and always has some various marketing methods." Johns pointed to Shen Mengyao beside her and said with a smile.
"No problem, I will do my best to cooperate with Director Shen's work." Lin Feng glanced at Shen Mengyao, and the latter nodded slightly at him.
Next, Johnson and Shen Mengyao talked to Lin Feng about what they needed Lin Feng to do. In fact, they were all very simple, that is, they posted some promotional photos, advertising messages, etc. on social media. Shen Mengyao did put forward a lot of ideas in China, but Lin Feng didn’t have time to cooperate with her to realize them one by one.
Everyone had lunch in the hotel. In the afternoon, Adid's people left, and Johnson and Shen Mengyao were both busy with the pre-sales that would start tomorrow.
Walker did not leave, but followed Lin Feng back to his room.
"Lin, we must talk about where you are going next season." Walker stroked his beard and said with a serious look on his face.
After the NBA Finals, the trading market will also open, so this is the player's agency. When the agents are busiest, they must try their best to win a good contract for their players.
"Do you want to stay in New York or change the environment?" Walker asked.
"If there is no problem, I still want to stay in New York. After all, I am already familiar with this team, and Sterling is also very good to me, and I don't think there is any reason to leave." Lin Feng said lightly.
Walker nodded slightly and said, "The day before yesterday, the new general manager of the New York Knicks Club, Favors, has already contacted me. He said that the club is willing to offer a maximum salary to keep you, and even expressed his willingness to sign a seven-year maximum salary contract with you. I want to know what you think? What are your requirements for your next contract?"
Lin Feng thought for a while and said, "I don't want to sign a long contract. I only sign a short contract. The maximum period is two years, and I also have a player option in the second year. In addition, I need absolute freedom. There are 82 games in NBA season, which is too long for me. During this period, I may ask for leave and will rest, so I cannot play all the games."
"This..." After hearing Lin Feng's words, Walker was stunned.
"Lin, I heard it right. The Knicks are willing to sign you with a seven-year maximum salary contract. You know, this is a contract that all players dream of. You know, all competitive sports and athletes cannot always stay at their peak. A long contract is a guarantee, let alone a long salary contract. The NBA league will adjust its salary cap next year, and the players' maximum salary will also increase to about 30 million US dollars. If it is a seven-year maximum salary contract, your total contract value will reach an astonishing $200 million. This is not just a matter of creating the NBA league record, but a real income. If you agree to sign a long contract with the Knicks, you will become a billionaire."
Walker said anxiously, he was anxious for Lin Feng. In fact, almost all clubs in the league have contacted Walker. During the contact with these teams, Walker was working hard to do one thing, which was a maximum salary contract, which is the greatest guarantee for the players themselves. However, Lin Feng has now rejected the maximum salary contract.
"Walker, don't worry, I know you're thinking about me." Lin Feng smiled and said, "However, compared to a guaranteed long contract, I value freedom more. I don't want to be bound by a contract all the time. Not to mention seven years, I won't sign even for three years."
"But……"
"Okay, Walker, let's not discuss the issue of long-term contracts. I will never sign a long-term contract." Lin Feng interrupted Walker and said.
Walker shook his head depressedly: "You are such a special guy, but who made you my boss? Since you don't want to sign a long-term contract, then I'll talk to them about a short-term contract. In addition, you said you don't want to play 82 games in a season, which seems to be a bit difficult. Unless you have an injury, the club is unlikely to let you rest at will. You know, they have paid the maximum salary when they sign you, so how can you easily let you rest during the season? That will have a great impact on the team's record and home box office."
"So, you need to talk to them about these." Lin Feng shrugged with a smile.
"Oh, okay, I'll do my best to talk." Walker smiled bitterly, and then continued, "Then, your first choice is to stay in New York, but what if New York can't accept your conditions? Where else do you want to go??"
"Where else can I choose?" Lin Feng asked.
"Any team in the league." Walker smiled: "As long as you want, I believe that all teams want you to join. However, my advice is to go to Los Angeles, or Chicago, only this big market can maximize your business value and give, now the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls are the teams that are chasing you the most."
"Chicago is chasing me too?" Lin Feng spread his hands incredibly. Before the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals, Chicago fans and celebrities scolded him miserably.
"Of course, although you are the opponents now, and the fans of Chicago are scolding you, once you put on their jerseys, they will definitely welcome you very much. Which team's fans don't want their team to have Lin Crazy!" Walker said with a smile.
Lin Feng nodded and said, "If the contract with the Knicks cannot be reached, then you can talk to the Los Angeles Lakers. Except for New York, I can go to Los Angeles."
"Ok! Judging from the current attitude towards chasing you in Los Angeles, no matter what conditions you offer, they will agree, as long as you wear their jersey!" Walker laughed.
Chapter completed!