So I am the god of basketball?

Chapter 68 July 7, new improvement

In addition to the 22-year-old rumor, the Chinese market has been mentioned repeatedly during this period.

Many media are saying that Meng Lang's joining the Magic has brought a huge potential business customer base to the Magic. Recently, many Chinese companies have been inquiring about the Magic's quotation.

"It has been found out that it was William who did it." Arne Talon has been investigating this matter for the past few days. "He always wanted to leave a good impression on you."

Meng Lang smiled noncommittally. Now he was considered an NBA insider and had a better understanding of this mysterious "invisible godfather."

To put it nicely, he is called a "junket operator", but to put it worse, he started out as a "pimp".

Mainly responsible for the food, drink and fun of big-name players.

It's far less mysterious, let alone "The Godfather".

"It did help us a lot though!"

The Chinese market has increased Meng Lang's commercial value, and Tai Lun is prepared to use this as a reason to increase the price in the upcoming rookie contract negotiations.

Meng Lang didn't have high hopes.

Mainly after he learned about it, he realized that the gap between reality and rumors was too big.

The story of "Big Dog" Robinson asking for 1500 million was so widespread that Meng Lang thought he could bid whatever he wanted, not just 1000 million, but [-] million.

But the reality is:

Michael Jordan, the MVP of this season's finals and the creator of the "three consecutive championships", has an annual salary of 400 million; Charles Barkley, the regular season MVP, has an annual salary of 242 million;
  Larry Johnson signed a so-called 91 million contract in 1.1, and the contract lasted for 11 years!
  In the second year of his career, he actually only received 254 million...

He also remembered that Robinson, who was priced at 10 million, finally signed with the Bucks for 6400 million in 20 years, and only [-] in the first year. By the time he reached an annual salary of tens of millions, it would be early for him to earn tens of millions in the league. There is a basket.

There is another very realistic situation:
  Shaquille O'Neal signed a sensational seven-year, $7 million deal with the Magic last year.

His annual salary for the new season is 300 million!
  He, who was born as the "number one pick", only got such a contract. Meng Lang's contract could not be bigger than his.

So Wesley used his media connections to drive up the price of "Meng" on his behalf. Even if it caused a big response, it would be difficult to be of substantial help. Even without the fictitious commercial value bonus, Meng Lang felt that he had signed A contract worth more than 2 million is not a problem.

"Let's just sign for 3 years!"

In the summer of 96, Michael Jordan's contract expired, and a blank check from the Knicks owner opened the "devil's seal". David Stern was not allowed to change the rules for this purpose:
  The salary of each team's highest-paid player does not count toward the salary cap.

Since then, the NBA has officially entered the era of "billion-dollar contracts", which also indirectly led to the league's suspension two years later.

Meng Lang's goal is that offseason of "demon chaos".

This time Tai Lun did not object.

In fact, their sense of smell is also very sensitive. More and more rookies in the NBA can get a salary of two to three million as soon as they enter the league. This number exceeds many All-Star players in the league. If it continues, it will inevitably attract the attention of superstars. The reform of the league is imminent. Recently, more and more rookies have signed short-term contracts, and those like "Big Dog" Robinson who ask for 1 million have become a minority.

If Meng Lang plans to sign a long-term contract this time, Tai Lun may even object to him doing so.

After some wrangling, Meng Lang's contract was settled, with three years of 9 million and a starting salary of 285 million. Pat Williams' reason was:

We can't let Shaquille O'Neal be dissatisfied.

Such familiar words...

Meng Lang had already expected it, so he didn't care.

Then he discovered that Pat Williams still respected him, and Anfernee Hardaway's starting salary was only 250 million. ——Comparison is the only thing that is harmful. There is a reason why "social animals" are so determined.

And I am actually grateful to the evil capitalists for this!

Meng Lang shook his head. He had to correct this bad habit.

But Hardaway's "250" is really cruel. He only signed it for one year!
  "Dream, I am full of confidence in myself!"

He didn't care that Meng Lang's starting salary was 35 yuan higher than his.

Mainly subconsciously, he did feel that Meng Lang was slightly better than him, and his agent told him that the extra 35 Meng Lang received was due to his commercial value and the Chinese market behind him.

He had no problem with it, and the Orlando Sentinel had a big problem with it.

Hardaway, who was the third pick in the first round and brought us three first-round picks, only received 3 million.

You are just the fourth pick in the first round. For you, we also picked up two first-round picks and a second-round pick. Why can you get 2 million?
  The Sentinel is the largest local newspaper in Orlando and is very influential. The later infamous "Is Shaq worth $1 million" poll was initiated by this media.

The inflammatory rhetoric ultimately cost Orlando Shaquille O'Neal.

Now, before Shaquille O'Neal was disgusted, Meng Lang experienced their power to incite the masses.

Orlando's hostility towards Meng Lang increased again.

This did not affect Meng Lang from moving into a wealthy area in Orlando.

The two contracts previously signed with Adidas have already been paid, totaling 980 million.

Among them, 5 million is the endorsement fee for the ABCD training camp, and the other 480 million is his Adidas endorsement fee. ——Meng Lang signed a one-year contract of 750 million, but only 480 million of it can be obtained immediately, and the remaining 270 million is in the bonus clause, and Meng Lang needs to show his performance in the new season.

The conditions are not too demanding: become a starting player for the Magic, score in double digits in his rookie season, enter the Rookie Challenge roster...

After all these are completed, the remaining 270 million will be received.

In addition, after signing the rookie contract, the salary received for the first three months is about 38.

Meng Lang's current card balance has exceeded 1000 million.

After deducting the commission and various expenses that need to be paid to Tai Lun, Meng Lang still has about 915 million in his card.

This is enough for him to buy a mansion in an affluent area of ​​​​Orlando. ——Not surprisingly, he will stay in Orlando for at least three years. There is also a very practical issue. Buying a luxury home can be tax deductible.

This is a large house with 7 bedrooms, 5 living rooms and 3 kitchens. It cost Meng Lang 5 million in total.

This also includes the cost of some subsequent modifications.

Meng Lang planned to build a basketball court and training room at home, and dig a swimming pool in the yard.

"How are you doing, Dream?"

During this period Grant Hill often called him.

There is reason to suspect that this guy is too lonely at Duke.

After all, he, Bob Hurley and Antonio Long all left Duke this summer, and many old players on the Blue Devils team have also graduated. Duke's new season will be more of a group of freshmen who just came up from high school.

It's difficult to find someone to chat with.

"It's okay, I feel like I'm back a year ago, which is pretty good, at least I'm 18 again!"

A year ago, he just joined the Blue Devils and was questioned by "Cameron Madman". Now that he has joined the Magic, he is being reviled by Orlando fans.

The protagonist is indeed like this...

Hill has always been paying attention to the news in Orlando, which is why he often calls. As long as he hears Meng Lang joking with him, he will feel relieved. This means that Meng Lang was not affected by these criticisms at all.

In fact, he knew Meng Lang's mental endurance very well, but he was always worried unconsciously.

"By the way, Duke has another super rookie this year. Mike said it's all thanks to you. His name seems to be... Ray Allen!"

"what?"

Meng Lang was surprised when he heard the familiar name.

He remembered that Ray Allen should be a player from the University of Connecticut, but he did not expect that he would choose Duke after graduating from high school.

However, if you think about it, he shined under the old K's system. As a runner without the ball and a top three-point shooter, it is not difficult to understand that Ray Allen wants to copy his path.

The fifth year of time travel is almost over, and the "butterfly effect" caused by him is becoming more and more obvious.

As the time comes to July, Orlando fans are becoming more and more skeptical.

Meng Lang always felt something was strange.

Then I remembered that if he had not come to the Magic, these doubts should have been directed at Hardaway. Orlando fans are looking forward to Chris Webber, the "super four" with full talent.

Now because of him, no one has mentioned the matter of Hardaway trading away Chris Webber.

This feeling of blocking someone else's gun is really uncomfortable.

The most annoying thing is that this kid Hardaway has no idea that this disaster is in his life. After being frightened in front of him all day, Meng Lang almost couldn't hold it back and gave him a "mourner" meal.

On July 7, the day Meng Lang had been waiting for for a long time arrived.

It’s the annual “Unboxing Day” again.

Last year's "box" came well and opened up Leonard's mid-range shooting ability.

This time, Meng Lang went straight to the ceremony and asked Tai Lun to buy a basket of bromeliads to fill the entire living room. This flower has another name, "Lucky Head"!
  Come on, system!
  Let’s make another “big gold”!

Meng Lang recited piously and silently:
  system!

As the virtual screen slowly emerged, a system prompt sounded in his mind:

"Ding, congratulations to the host for getting the Jason Williams ball sense ability card!"

"White Chocolate" Jason Williams is known as "one man gets the ball, nine others panic."

Even though Meng Lang was not his teammate, his heart skipped a beat when he heard his name.

In his impression, Jason Williams' strongest point is his assist ability.

But when it comes to assists, he probably isn't one of the top players in the NBA.

Since the most outstanding ability has not reached the SSS level, why does his name appear?

Is it possible that after downshifting, there is no SSS card and only SS card?

The version of this system is still being updated, right?
  But when he heard the end, he suddenly became excited.

In terms of ball feel, Jason Williams is definitely one of the most outstanding players in the NBA. Otherwise, it would be difficult to make such fancy passing moves.

Of course, there was more to him than just that.

There is another reason. When he got Klay Thompson's touch ability card, his shooting abilities also changed. Now he got Jason Williams' ball touch ability card. Does he control the ball? , passing potential will also change?
  Out of curiosity, Meng Lang quickly checked his attribute panel.

果然，他的控球潜力值从65点一下上升到了85点，他的传球潜力值从70点上升到了88点。另外突破的潜力值也有上涨，从62点变成了72点，背身潜力值从55点变成了78点。

After his ball sense potential value changed from 70 points to 95 points, it can be seen that he already has a certain singles potential that can be tapped.

Now his template is beginning to develop in the direction of DeRozan. He has some singles ability, but he still relies on his shooting after catching the ball in the pick-and-roll.

What makes Meng Lang better than DeRozan is that he is taller, has a longer shooting distance, and has a stronger heart capacity. The weak point is naturally that the upper limit of singles ability value is not as high as DeRozan. DeRozan's ball-handling and back-up skills are at least around 85 points. Physical explosiveness isn't that good either.

Of course, he has to tap into all these newly improved potential values ​​before he can become "DeRozan".

This will take at least one to two seasons.

It took him 4 years to raise his hand ability to the full level...

But this is from 0 to 95 points.

Now he has 59 points of ball sense, 58 points of ball control and 66 points of passing. So it doesn't take that long.

It is estimated that the first season will still focus on catching and shooting, and there will be further transformation in the second season.

Meng Lang was still very satisfied with the SSS ability card this time.

On July 7, Meng Lang and Hardaway went to Las Vegas to join other members of the "20 Generation". Wesley had prepared a training arena, specialized trainers, and accommodation for them. A series of supporting services.

This business was introduced by Meng Lang.

Wesley took the initiative to show kindness, and he had to respond.

This is basic social interaction.

After not seeing each other for more than a month, these guys have become very stylish in their clothing.

Big gold chain and big watch, for fear that others would not see that "the ladies are rich", this is what the "nouveau riche" look like, and Meng Lang was dressed just like them.

It’s not that the temperament is just like that.

But after traveling for so many years as a former boss, after traveling for 5 years, I had nothing in my pocket, and I was depressed. After I got money, I spent a lot of money in revenge. Once you've had enough of it, it's not too late to throw these luxuries into a safe.

Meng Lang's next training plan has been planned after drawing cards:
  The first is to increase its tonnage again.

His height has jumped to 2 meters. Whether he plays the second position or the third position, he will not suffer from his height. Now he needs to increase his weight a little more. Meng Lang's goal is 03kg.

Then focus on improving your shooting ability and running ability without the ball.

All the remaining energy is used to improve his ball control ability.

This is related to Meng Lang's two skills of passing and cutting to the basket, which are actually quite important.

The "three threats with the ball" are divided into: sudden, shooting and passing.

In fact, as long as you can master two of them, you can already make it difficult for defenders to guard against you in the NBA.

Of course, only players who are proficient in all three skills can do whatever they want under the various targets and arrangements of the opponent's head coach.

That is the highest level of a player.

Meng Lang doesn't have that condition yet. He can only work more on shooting and passing.

(End of this chapter)