"Mr. Driver, please turn around and go to the United Center."
Lu Yu decided to go to the United Center first. He did not tell Ding Shizhong his address. Therefore, during this period, Ding Shizhong sent sample shoes either to Lu Yu's home in Spokane or later to the Bulls.
United Center.
Lu Yu's first signature sneaker was the final solution after many discussions between him and Anta's design team.
Ke5 was Lu Yu's favorite pair of basketball shoes. Later, because of the price increase, it became too expensive and he was reluctant to buy it again. However, because of the price increase, the original pair of his own pair was also too expensive. He bought it in tears and made an angry profit of 3,500 yuan.
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When Anta decided to produce signature shoes for Lu Yu, Lu Yu described some features of Ke5's sneakers to the designer team.
Perhaps it is a difference in cognition, or perhaps the tide of the times has not arrived early.
Lu Yu's suggestions prompted Anta's design team to send their regards to eight generations of Lu Yu's ancestors. More than a dozen pairs of bare shoes have been sent over. The reason why they hadn't mentioned it before was mainly because they were afraid of being scolded.
However, when Lu Yu saw the latest sample shoe, he found that it was probably the pair of sneakers that most resembled the Kobe 5. Both in terms of appearance and foot feel, they were very similar, especially the simple ones made with the initials of Lu Yu's name "ly"
The logo is printed on the tongue, and this style is indeed comparable to today’s top-notch Nike sneakers.
Lu Yu simply had a training session in the gym.
The shock absorption is okay. Although the forefoot is a bit hard, the rolling feeling of the sneakers is better and the feedback from the field is more timely.
The side defense is also good. After all, Kewu's roll angle defense has always been excellent.
Ankle protection and low-top sneakers are also at a similar level to Ke5.
The strength of the upper, the hot-melt upper plays a very good role in fixing it. If you wear it with a high instep, it may press your feet, but Lu Yu does not have a high instep, so he feels good.
All in all, this is a pair of basketball shoes that he thinks are excellent.
Even if you get it five years or ten years later, you can still get it.
Of course, perhaps the cushioning limit and the lifespan of the cushioning material are still a bit inferior to this pair of shoes. After all, Anta has secretly integrated the technical features of several other companies this time. It is said to be research and development, but in fact it is just a reference. To put it bluntly, it is a reference.
Just copy.
But there is no way, the research of materials is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Of course, Lu Yu plays as a defender and does not have high requirements for the ultimate cushioning. The cushioning of Kobe 5 is only average. As for the cushioning life... Lu Yu does not think that he will wear a pair of sneakers until the end of its life.
And according to Anta's pricing, compared with thousands of hooks, it is simply too conscientious.
Lu Yu thinks this pair of shoes has the potential to be a big seller.
"That's it."
Lu Yu sent a text message back to Ding Shizhong.
Ding Shizhong on the other side of the ocean finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the text message. If he was still not satisfied, the designers would probably resign collectively.
Artest just returned to Chicago from vacation.
As a third-year rookie, he has a serious sense of crisis. I heard that this year the team selected a striker named Trenton Hassell, who is very similar to him in terms of style and characteristics.
He felt like he was here to replace himself.
So he hurriedly finished his vacation and the first thing he did when he returned to Chicago was to come to the arena for training.
As soon as he walked into the arena, he saw Lu Yu training tirelessly.
"Oh my god, is the team so involved now?"
With his distinctive complexion and handsome appearance, Artest immediately recognized Lu Yu as this year's second overall pick.
"Hey, man."
Artest and Lu Yu said hello.
Lu Yu returned and saw Artest walking in with crab steps. He was stunned for a moment: "Hello, I know you. You are Ron, right?"
Artest was obviously very happy: "I know you too, Lu. I didn't expect you to be so diligent. Didn't you just finish playing in the summer league in Salt Lake City yesterday? You should have just gotten off the plane today and came to the team for training. I saw you."
I feel there is hope for the team."
Lu Yu: "..."
He didn't know if the team had hope, but seeing Artest, he guessed that there would definitely be hope for future fights.
"Hey, Lu, your sneakers are very beautiful?" Artest's eyes were attracted by the brand-new basketball shoes on Lu Yu's feet: "It's a brand I've never seen before. Oh, I heard that you signed a contract with a brand from your country.
Brand, is this it?”
"Yes."
Lu Yu nodded, feeling that Artest's scorching eyes had evil intentions.
"Great, these sneakers suit your temperament very well." Artest said directly: "Can you give them to me?"
Lu Yu: "..."
So is it true to bully rookies?
This was the first time we met.
"I only have this pair of sneakers." Lu Yu thought about it and declined politely. He didn't want this kind of bullying to become a habit.
Artest was not unhappy about being rejected at all, but said excitedly: "It's just because this is your only pair now, so it makes more sense, isn't it?"
He likes Lu Yu very much, so he hopes to establish friendship with Lu Yu in this way.
The reason is very simple, Jordan doesn't like Lu Yu.
Jordan didn't like him either... He had just broken Jordan's ribs in the summer training camp some time ago. Although Jordan told the media that he called to comfort Artest, in fact Jordan and countless friends secretly
He cursed Artest for giving birth to a son without a butthole.
In Artest's simple logic, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Lu Yu spread his hands helplessly: "But our shoe sizes are different. How about I choose a pair for you before these shoes are officially released?"
"No no no."
Artest shook his head repeatedly: "I just like commemorative sneakers, shoe size is not important."
"The size of your shoes is the size of my feet."
He added seriously.
Many years later, Artest wrote in his autobiography: "My friendship with Lu Yu began with Lu Yu's first pair of signature sneakers, from Lu Yu's reluctant eyes to finally gritting his teeth and deciding to do it for friendship.
By giving me this pair of shoes, I knew that Lu Yu would be my best friend for the rest of my life."
Lu Yu just wanted to say: "Didn't you fucking blackmail me?"
…
Lu Yu originally wanted to get off the plane and go home directly, but inexplicably, Artest blackmailed him into taking away a pair of sneakers.
Can't we just lose money?
Therefore, Lu Yu decided to have a training match and a one-on-one match with Artest to recover the loss of his sneakers.
An hour.
"call……"
Artest let out a sigh of relief, "It's so cool... Lu, you really know how to train. It seems like I won't have to spend money to find a trainer in the future."
Do you want to be so stingy?
Need to wear sneakers?
Do you need to train too?
Will you even have to rub the door of the team’s cheerleading locker room next time?
"By the way, Lu, I heard that a newcomer's press conference will be held in two days. According to my experience, the team should ask you which number to choose tomorrow."
As long as that number has not been retired and no other player has chosen that number, players can choose according to their personal preference.
For example, Jordan's jersey has been retired, so Lu Yu has no choice.
Players can also change their numbers. According to regulations, they need to apply to the league six months in advance. If they do not apply in accordance with regulations, they will be punished by the league.
After Jordan came back for the first time, he was criticized by his opponents. Sure enough, Jordan No. 45 was not as good as No. 23 Jordan. Then he changed to No. 23 directly in the second game. He was fined $5,000 by the NBA for changing his jersey number without authorization.
"What's your date?" Lu Yu asked casually.
Artest said proudly: "I am a nostalgic person. I chose No. 15 in high school and college. Of course, I chose No. 15 in high school because my father wore No. 51 when he played."
Lu Yu: "..."
I believe you said you did it in memory of your father.
But to say you are nostalgic is a bit too much.
Lu Yu wanted to complain, but before he could, Artest asked first.
