Chapter 59: Second uncle has worked hard all his life
The next day, "Magic" Johnson prepared an agent contract.
He also hired a lawyer specifically for Woody.
When Woody knew this, he was stunned!
If you want to hire a lawyer for the other party to see if there are any problems with the contract you drafted, you have to be the one, the "sorcerer"!
But think about this guy throwing "chickens" into his teammates' room and recording a video of him kneeling to beg Michael Jordan to come back...compared to these riots, this thing seems a bit normal now.
Johnson mainly wanted to embody a "gentleman and magnanimity".
Woody himself also read the contract carefully. When he saw that Johnson only wanted 1% of the player contract commission and 5% of the commercial commission, he was stunned.
Because he needs an agent sooner or later, he usually pays attention to the agent circle.
Under normal circumstances, NBA agents' income mainly comes from two aspects, one is the player's team contract, and the other is the commercial contract.
Most team contracts are 4%, while commercial contracts have higher commissions, 10% and 15% are not uncommon, and some big-name agents even ask for 20%.
Johnson seems to be just a "rookie agent", but with his methods, the conditions for serving a rookie like Woody can be higher.
Johnson said: "Man, believe me, if you really give others a chance to compete with me, you will see some contracts that are more harsh than I treat myself! Some agents are even willing to give you money first!" "
It’s just so popular!
Woody scratched the tip of his nose. He didn't have the nerve to ask, where could he find such a "taken advantage of" someone who would give him money first?
He was really moved.
After all, Wu’s father and Wu’s mother still owe a sum of money that they haven’t paid back!
Of course he hopes to return it as soon as possible!
However, this kind of all-or-nothing agent is as ruthless to himself as he is to his clients. After Woody understood this truth, he naturally gave up the idea of "seeking skin from a tiger."
It would be better for him to choose some agents who are less paranoid.
Moreover, in the face of "Magic" Johnson's commission ratio, there are really few agents who are more capable than Johnson.
After reading the entire contract, Woody found no problems and glanced at Johnson's lawyer next to him...
No, he still feels a little weird!
Overcoming the strange feeling, he asked the lawyer if he had any questions.
Lawyers generally have very quick eyesight, including the one in front of him. He could see the strangeness in Woody's eyes. He used his professional ethics to guarantee that there was no problem with this contract.
"Okay, I have no problem here!"
Woody picked up the signature pen and wrote his name on the contract.
Johnson's name has already been written, and once Woody's name is completed, the contract will take effect immediately.
“A pleasure to work with!”
“A pleasure to work with!”
…
Johnson got into the role very quickly, and after officially signing the contract, he got busy.
Just waiting for Woody to tell the truth, Johnson couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: "So many invitations?"
Interview invitations from local print media, TV stations, and major basketball newspapers and magazines...
Cover shooting invitations for various basketball magazines...
There are also invitation letters and invitation phone numbers for various invitational competitions...
This is what Woody received in the two or three days after winning the Ohio Division I state championship at St. Mary's High School.
It's just that Woody wanted to confirm his future plans first, and then deal with these things, so he put them on hold. Mainly, Woody also knew very well that these interviews and filming, the issues at that time will always be his choice in the summer.
, he did not have a clear idea and it was difficult to give an exact answer.
Johnson wiped his glowing "braised eggs" with sweat on his forehead. Then he began to classify these media interviews. While classifying, he said: "Man, you are a very popular guy now. Your
The decision will also be very valuable, so we must use it as a bargaining chip and exchange it for some more exposed media, such as ESPN, or TNT. As for media like NBC, which currently has no cooperation with the NBA, we will put it aside for the time being.
, after the draft is over, it won’t be too late to consider them again..."
"Then the same rule applies to magazine cover invitations. Sports Illustrated, the sports weekly with the largest circulation in the United States, we must accept! You are the first Chinese high school student to appear in this magazine. It is full of gimmicks. We can follow suit.
People from "Sports Illustrated" will discuss it and publish the issue with you as the cover before the draft. This can increase your popularity. Of course, they will definitely ask us for some conditions, such as the first issue after the draft.
An exclusive interview, these can be given to them, their circulation is enough for us to give such chips..."
"Then there is the invitational tournament and the McDonald's All-Star Weekend. We will definitely participate. This is a very big exposure. Moreover, only the best high school students in the United States are eligible to participate every year. This is a status symbol! Just in time, it will not be until April.
It won’t be held until the end of the month. There is still a month left. During this month, you can improve yourself and let the media see your different aspects. Believe me, wait until the lottery in May is over.
You will definitely be the guy that all high-draft teams want to invite for a trial!"
…
Woody was sweating profusely while listening to Johnson's analysis.
At this time, he really realized how important having an agent is for a player. Otherwise, these things alone would take him a long time to understand.
And now...
In 10 minutes, Johnson explained it clearly to him.
After sorting out the current notices that Woody needed to respond to, Johnson began to arrange time.
This is also a technical job, because during this period, Johnson also formulated an improvement plan for Woody. How to ensure that these announcements would not affect Woody's normal training. After about half an hour of groping, Johnson's answer was:
:
"Boy, you must be living in Los Angeles these days!"
As the second largest city in the United States and the place with the most media exposure, it is obviously not that difficult to concentrate all announcements here!
Woody thought for a while and made a request: "Can my second uncle live here during this time?"
Johnson didn’t hesitate for a second: “No problem at all!”
He was not surprised that Woody made such a request.
Just kidding, in the NBA, which player doesn’t take care of his family?
Even a loyal "good buddy" like Allen Iverson even raised a gang member with him!
Woody's request, in his opinion...
It’s very NBA!
Woody's idea is also very simple:
As for Johnson's poor temperament, his food and clothing expenses will definitely not be bad during his time in Los Angeles. The second uncle has worked hard all his life, so why not enjoy it in advance!
That is to say, the conditions are not there yet, otherwise Woody would have to let Wu’s parents enjoy it in China first...