Four Hundred and Thirty Nine: Christmas Present

Not training, not playing, not going to the basketball court, for Link, was almost depriving him of what he was mainly doing every day.

Fortunately, Jeff Austin, who had just returned to the United States from Greece, "saved" Link.

"On Christmas Eve, Nike needs you to attend a business event. I was about to call you, but I didn't expect you to call first. By the way, I brought you a Christmas present, don't forget to thank me."

On the phone, Jeff Austin sounded like he was in a good mood. Link didn't think much about it. After all, it was going to be a holiday. Maybe everyone except himself was in a very good mood.

"What kind of commercial activity? Don't let me and Kevin Durant shoot commercials again." Link pouted, signing the same sports brand with the enemy, which was really distressing.

"Hahahaha, don't worry. We'll go to Los Angeles for a fan meeting first, and then you'll shoot an ad for Nike with Kobe and James. How's it going? The top three people in the All-Star polls get together, it's fun, right? ?"

Hearing what Jeff Austin said, Link let out a sigh of relief. As long as it's not with Durant, Link is willing to do it with anyone.

"Then go to Los Angeles tomorrow morning. By the way, I can get you Christmas presents too. You'll love it, trust me."

After speaking, Austin hung up the phone.

Link wondered, why does this guy keep mentioning Christmas gifts? For NBA players, most of the Christmas gifts are heartfelt, after all, everyone is not short of money.

For example, when Nate Robinson and O'Neal played for the Celtics together, O'Neal gave Nate a mink coat for Christmas.

Of course, the coat was sized for O'Neal's physique. It's ridiculous that "Little Potato", who is less than 1.75 meters tall, wears this dress. O'Neal gave this dress to make fun of him.

But Nate was also entertaining, not only happily accepting the gift, but also posting a hilarious photo of it on the internet. Of course, this matter was finally brought to mind by the people of the animal protection organization...

Kobe gave his teammates his own endorsement of headphones and computers, and James gave his teammates sunglasses.

So, NBA stars mainly express their thoughts on Christmas gifts. New 81 Chinese website updates the fastest computer:

Link guessed that he didn't have anything in particular that he wanted. How could Jeff Austin be so confident in his gift?

In addition, Link also remembered that he hadn't bought gifts for his teammates. It seems that this year's Christmas shopping, I have to personally participate.

※※※

December 24, Christmas Eve, the day before the start of the Christmas War. Early in the morning, Link showed up at Los Angeles International Airport.

Link went directly to the hotel where he stayed under the reception of Nike staff, and today's business activities were held in the hotel's conference hall.

When Link arrived at the hotel, he sent a text message to Kobe. Kobe said that he was in the gym on the 15th floor... The 34-year-old Uncle Snake looks like a 24-year-old. He is really hard enough.

James arrived at the hotel at noon and sent gifts to Kobe and Link as soon as they met.

"Merry Christmas man, this is the latest custom headset, you can become an MVP when you train with it!" James kindly appeared at the door of Link's room and delivered the gift to Link. starter

For a moment,

Link feels like James is selling headphones...

Kobe sent Link a custom ring. According to his words, "I hope one day, you can wear a real championship ring on your hand."

Link was a little embarrassed. He didn't expect the two superstars of the alliance to prepare gifts for him, and he came completely empty-handed...

So, Linkto Jeff Austin asked someone to bring two boxes of good cigars, and Link returned the gift.

At noon, Link took part in Nike's commercial activities among the two bigwigs, James and Kobe. The content of the event is very simple, in a nutshell, it is a show on stage.

Answer some host questions, interact with fans, end up with a few shots and slam dunks and more.

It was because of boredom that Link was dedicated to this event. And Kobe and James, two people who will have a Christmas fight tomorrow, are also fully engaged in the event.

Link couldn't help but sigh, it seems that if you want to become a superstar like the two of them, you don't just have to play basketball well.

In the afternoon, the event ends. After James said goodbye to Kobe and Link, he immediately boarded the plane to Miami. Tomorrow, James has to fight the Thunder at home. Sure enough, the Uranus superstar is not so easy to be.

After the event, Kobe went home to accompany his wife and children. Tomorrow, the United States will rest, but Kobe has to work overtime. The Christmas fight, the Lakers can't run away every year. So today is Kobe's only chance to spend the holidays with his family.

Kobe also invited Link to his house for the holiday, but Link thought it was better not to disturb the family reunion, so he politely declined.

In the end, only Jeff Austin was left beside Link. However, until night, Link didn't see where Austin's gift was for him.

"How do you feel about participating in a business event with James and Kobe?" Jeff Austin ate a tender steak and cast a sympathetic look at Link, who could only eat black pepper boiled chicken breasts.

"It feels like they are so busy that they can't stop for a moment." Link shrugged, and behind the dazzling beauty, there was indeed an unknown hard work.

"You will become like this in the future, trust me. Fortunately, you have a manager like me, and I will arrange the most reasonable itinerary for you, hahahaha. By the way, you don't care what I tell you. Christmas present?" When Austin with white hair mentioned Christmas present, he immediately showed a smug look.

"Let me guess, did you forget it in Greece and didn't bring it with you? Then I'll give it to you first. Well, it's been a hard year for you, Merry Christmas, Jeff." Link took it out from his pocket. A nicely packaged little box.

Austin was a little surprised, he didn't expect Link to bring himself a gift. So Austin opened the gift box directly. In the United States, it is not rude to open a gift in front of the other party.

Then, Jeff Austin got a custom Rolex worth $40,000. On the back of the watch, a few words of thanks from Link to Austin are engraved.

Although Jeff Austin always likes to make jokes, Link must admit that, as a well-known basketball manager in the United States, he is still very reliable. Every summer, he arranges Link's vacation properly. Link only plays hard, and other things will follow.

These are all thanks to Jeff Austin. Even at the beginning, if he hadn't met Jeff Austin, Link couldn't have stayed in Memphis so smoothly.

Therefore, Link has always been grateful to Austin. He didn't forget that when he was down and out, it was Jeff Austin who paid for all of Link's expenses so that he could focus on basketball.

Although based on Link's current economic level, the money that Austin paid in advance was not money at all. But other people give you ten dollars when you are down and down, and give you one hundred dollars when you are soaring, there are two completely different concepts.

Although the 100 yuan in Feitenghuangda is more, it is of little significance. Although ten dollars in poverty is small, it can change a person's destiny.

"Thank you, Link, I like your gift very much. Then, I won't go around in circles with you. I hope you will like my gift too." Jeff Austin stopped joking with Link. His expression became serious.

"You know, this summer, your contract with Nike is about to expire. As a free agent in the sneaker market, Nike has the right to match any other brand's offer to you. But as far as I communicated with Nike, they said Will not give other brands the opportunity to quote. After I talked with them, they decided to give a price that other brands would never offer.”

"How much?" Link asked, as he forked a lump of chicken.

"13 years, $200 million, signed shoe contract! Your position in Nike will be equal to Kobe, James and Durant! As soon as the summer contract arrives, they will make an official offer to you! How about it? This Christmas gift is awesome enough. ?"

"200 million dollars!?" The chicken breast fell back on the plate, and even to Link now, 200 million dollars sounded like an exaggeration.

Austin didn't lie to himself, this Christmas gift is indeed heavy enough.