Generally speaking, this pre-match press conference is different from the post-match press conference. It is not something that must be held. However, some popular and seeded teams usually use this trick to increase the number of teams and players.
Exposure. After all, NBA athletes are still different from entertainment stars. Their exposure is inherently weaker.
It is reasonable to use some "official means" to increase exposure.
But no one expected that the protagonist who came up today was not Kobe, Nash, Howard, or even Gasol, but the young No. 29 from the East. As soon as the Lakers came out, reporters rushed to greet them.
, kept asking: "Excuse me, Hot, did you really sign a sky-high endorsement contract with AND1?"
"Excuse me, perm..."
"Don't be anxious, everyone. I will answer your questions one by one later. Now please let the players take their seats." Seeing the overwhelming momentum from reporters and media people, the Lakers' press officer immediately stood up to protect the channel.
Since this game was against the Bulls at home, the local media still gave the Lakers press officer face, backed away, and then waited for the former to announce the start of the press conference.
"Hot~ It seems they are coming with bad intentions~ You have to be careful~" The Spaniard sat next to Tang Qian and teased in a low voice, but he did not expect that the subsequent development of the plot was completely beyond his expectation.
outside.
Even if it is called "out of control", there is nothing wrong with it.
From the beginning of this press conference, most people came here for the Lakers No. 29.
"Excuse me, there are rumors that you signed a two-year, $30 million endorsement contract with AND1. Is this true?"
"Yes, there is no problem with the rumors." Tang Qian replied briefly.
"Then do you think you are worthy of the amount of this contract? You must know that Kobe Bryant of the Lakers only earns 15 to 16 million US dollars a year in sneaker endorsement fees?" The question was not an ESPN reporter, but a reporter from ESPN.
It is a local media in Los Angeles. It can be seen that the emergence of the "sneaker endorsement incident" made Tang Qian unpopular with many people for no reason.
Some Kobe Bryant fans even complained on the Internet, why is it that their idol, who has been in the league for more than ten years, is being squeezed out of sneaker endorsement fees by a fledgling substitute player? What is this thing? What honor does he deserve to get on the 29th?
Is this worth the endorsement fee?
This is called "irrational secrecy". They can't bear to see any slight disturbance, but they will definitely indiscriminately deal with anything that threatens the "high status" of their idols. They will destroy it first. This seems to be to protect their idols.
Fighting for the injustice suffered by your idol, but they don’t know that this is actually “harming” your idol, making many neutral “passerby fans” feel speechless, irritated, and even disgusted, so they simply “turn their backs on the road”
". Tang Qian has asked many "Lake black fans" and "Ke black fans" about this matter before. Why do they want to be "black fans"? Do they really not like the Lakers and No. 24? The answer was beyond him.
of expectation.
A considerable number of "Lake fans" and "Kobe fans" say that in fact they are far from hating the Lakers to the extent that they hate Kobe. Some of them were even "passerby fans" before. It's just that they were "unreasonably secreted" by some.
I was annoyed by "extreme secrets" and "brainless secrets", so I "turned to crime" and became a "lake gangster" or "science gangster".
In short, what they mean is that I didn't hate the Lakers or Kobe at first. I just hated their "secretness", so I "loved the house as much as possible" and finally became a "spot". Tang Qian is from Kobe Bryant.
He came from the era after the Achilles tendon tear, when the "glass heart" was more serious, so he can also understand some of this kind of "protecting idols" emotion. Brother Zhang Guorong, a god-level figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, once said publicly
Overcoming this issue, in the 1989 TV program "Undefended Tonight", he talked about the friction between his fans and Tan Yonglin's fans. The original text is as follows:
I think that's it. My fans also curse others out loud, but if you look at it this way, people scold your idol first, and you go to the scene to support your idol, so when your idol is scolded, you go
It's natural to fight back. Some people say it's fans scolding each other, but you have to see who started it. When I was scolded first for no reason, and my fans don't fight back, do I have to acquiesce?
To put it another way, if others don’t offend me, I won’t offend them.
You offended me first, do I still want to be a coward? That’s okay for a woman, but what about a man? It’s probably difficult.
Therefore, as long as it is not "overly secretive", Tang Qian still has the patience to resolve it.
However, this patience is limited to the Lakers.
There is no reason other than that he is now a Laker.
So he was well prepared for this situation, and he opened his mouth and blurted out: "It's not that my endorsement fee is too high, but that Kobe's endorsement fee is too little. Nike is so harsh on a top ten player in history. Fortunately, I don't
Join them! Otherwise I’m afraid I won’t even be able to afford food!” Tang Qian’s words were a pun, with two meanings. One was to answer the reporter’s question just now, and at the same time to resolve the issue between himself and Kobe fans.
The second conflict between them is that he is extremely unhappy and unhappy with Nike for "scorning" him, so he took this opportunity to vent his anger.
But as soon as this statement came out, the atmosphere at the scene became more lively. A reporter immediately continued to ask: "What do you think of ESPN's point of view? Henry Abbott declared that he would sell his ADN1 stocks immediately to avoid losing all his money in the future.
." Tang Qian replied: "You know what I said? Go and buy more ADN1 stocks immediately! Because in the future, if you want to buy again, the price will have increased ten times compared to now, and you will also lose it unintentionally.
A chance in life to make a fortune."
After hearing such contradictory remarks, the reporters below became more energetic and looked at Tang Qian much more "tolerant" than at the beginning.
Because they all know that in this business, the most indispensable thing is topics, news, and buying points.
And the answer just given by this Easterner virtually satisfied these three elements.
"Are you so sure that you can help AND1 come back to life? I have done research and found that the AND1 brand is now in decline. It is getting worse every year. What gives you such strong self-confidence?"
Tang Qian said: "Because I have confidence in my own future, I also believe in the vision of AND1's senior management, and it is not myopia."
"I heard that there is some unhappiness between you and Nike, right?"
Tang Qian said: "It's not unpleasant, but neither Nike nor Adidas have any intention of signing me, so I can only settle for the next best thing, right? You can't let yourself starve to death, right? AND1 is full of sincerity, and of course I am deeply moved.
"
"But I heard that Nike signed you with Converse? Are you confusing right and wrong and deliberately creating a gimmick?" This time it was an ESPN reporter. Tang Qian saw his press card and immediately said coldly:
"Converse? It's just a sub-brand of Nike now. Do you still think it's the 1970s and 1980s? For example, if I treat you to dinner, I treat you to a drink of Lafite and I treat you to a Coke. Will the mood be the same?
"
"Tang, I think you are probably doing it for money, right? If AND1 didn't give you so much money, would you join them? What if Converse gave you the same price? Are you going to betray them immediately?" This ESPN reporter
The question asked was quite "vicious", as if to reinforce Tang Qian's image as a "money-worshipping" player. However, Tang Qian was no longer a young player, so he said: "What you said is quite nice. In China, there is a saying
, it’s called standing up and talking without pain in the back. It’s about people like you. Are you talking about it for money? Isn’t that nonsense? If it’s not for money, why should I sign a sneaker endorsement? If you work as a reporter at ESPN, you won’t get a dime.
Money, then you are qualified to criticize me, otherwise, everyone works to make money, what is the difference between us? Oh, the only difference may be that my income in one year is enough for you to earn for a lifetime."
"Also, you may not know us Chinese very well. A good horse never turns back. This is basic. Not to mention that Converse is now offering me the same contract. Even if Nike comes to personally match it, then
Same thing. You should go home and think about these ten words: benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, gentleness, courtesy, thrift and humiliation. This is our Chinese people’s philosophy of life.”
Tang Qian's words seem a bit "arrogant". The underlying meaning is that I only sign top brands. If you sign me with a sub-brand, you have already insulted me and made me angry. And
I'm angry, and the consequences will be serious. You can't win back my heart! The ESPN reporter, who was knocked unconscious by Tang Qian's reasoning, was stunned for several seconds before he came back to his senses and asked reluctantly.
Said: "Fang, don't be too absolute with your words. Back then, Carter and Kobe didn't choose Nike as their first choice, but what happened later? Didn't they join Nike's family? But there is still an essence between first loyalty and second loyalty.
There’s a difference, can you understand what I mean?”
As soon as these words came out, Kobe, who was sitting on the side, looked a little ugly, because Nike's "neither salt nor lightness" towards him has always been a knot in his heart, but who said he was immature when he was young?
After that incident, Adidas forced himself to terminate the contract, and then due to the signing terms at the time, he could not sign a new sneaker contract for a whole year, so Nike finally took advantage of the loophole.
But here’s something to explain. Nike has always had a mediocre attitude toward “latecomers” and “second-marriage” players. Even if you are a hot superstar in the league, that’s the same. Anyway, what Nike doesn’t lack most is superstars.
Therefore, in the absence of competition from sneaker manufacturers to raise prices, Kobe "sold" himself at a low price. Look at the "first marriage" of LeBron, Durant, etc., the treatment can almost kill Kobe in an instant. Wait for Kobe
After fulfilling his five-year contract with Nike, he is also getting older. At this time, the most important thing to him is no longer the sneaker contract or the American knife, but the O'Brien Cup and the championship ring.
Therefore, Kobe has never changed sneaker manufacturers.
However, Kobe always felt uncomfortable about this matter. Today, people from ESPN brought up the old matter again, and they also had the intention of belittling and ridiculing him. This made him unable to bear it anymore and said: "You ESPN reporters
,Are there no other questions to ask now besides gossiping?"
ESPN’s reporter was not worried about No. 24. Anyway, the “Black Mamba” didn’t get along with his “family”, so he didn’t need to worry too much: “Bryant, I just want to ask China Permanent’s personal opinion.”
, this does not violate your Lakers press conference management regulations, does it?" Seeing this man's attitude, Kobe was about to get angry, but No. 29 beside him beat him to it, saying: "Since you want my mouth
Well, I might as well tell you the answer."
Tang Qian stared at the ESPN reporter and said, "I will never, ever, never join Nike or any of Nike's subsidiaries. I wonder if you heard this answer clearly?"
"Hot, you..." Nash originally wanted to dissuade him. He was afraid that Lakers No. 29 was just hot-headed and would regret it when he calmed down. But Tang Qian shook his head and then looked back.
This person from ESPN spoke condescendingly and said, "If you have any other sharp questions, just tell them all in one go. I've satisfied your 'curiosity for knowledge' today."
The people from ESPN were not polite and immediately asked several questions:
"What do you want to say about Carmelo Anthony, Gray Jones, and Canterville?"
"Floyd Mayweather called you a faggot, are you?"
"Jason Whitelock said that you can only use S model ****. Is he telling the truth?"
I thought that such a question would be enough to confuse this Eastern rookie, but I didn't expect that the other party answered fluently, saying:
"The first question is, Carmelo Anthony only got 18 million in 6 years after entering the league. That is because he only has 18 million, so Jordan only gave him this price. Later, he proved himself that he is still worth it.
60 million in 7 years? I just met a boss who knows the goods. He said that I have a big appetite. That is purely jealousy and envy. Then there is Kanter Weir. I don’t understand why a shot put champion is competing with me.
Jin, I have never met him before, but since he said so, I will not escape and answer his doubts head on. The world shot put champion is very strong, but over the years, the shot put champion has received endorsement fees
More than NBA stars? Anyway, I've never heard of it. If he feels aggrieved, it's very simple. Wouldn't it be better if he just comes to play basketball? Talking about money across sports is something that only an idiot would do.
I can't say whether he is Kanter Weir or not. As for Gray Jones~" Tang Qian said domineeringly: "He is basically my loser. If he is unhappy with my endorsement fee, then please tell him and let him
He can just come to me directly, I welcome him at any time."
"You are quibbling!" ESPN reporter said: "Let Canterville play basketball? Why didn't you say you were going to play shot put? And Gray Jones, why do you say he is your loser? If
If you can’t produce any evidence, he can sue you for defamation!”
"It's not a good idea to interrupt me casually." Tang Qian was sitting at the speaking table, his eyes like swords and said: "But you said so, and I agree. It's not fair to let him play basketball. I'd rather play shot put."
It’s better for the world to find him.”
"Moreover, Gray Jones, does he dare to sue me for defamation? The video on the Internet is irrefutable evidence. Again, if he is dissatisfied, he can come to me at any time. Oh, by the way, the premise is that I am in Los Angeles.
OK."
"Continue to your second question." Tang Qian said: "Floyd Mayweather questions whether I am gay? This is a good question. I welcome him to come and verify it in person. Of course, if he is afraid,
Then I understand. After all, he is only 173cm tall. In front of me, he is as ridiculous as a dwarf. If I don’t bend down, I may not be able to spot him. As for his little Floyd Mayweather?
', Calculate his body proportions, how big can he get? If I give him half the length, he will probably be enough to win."
"The third question, Jason Whitelock seems to like to make sexual jokes about our Asian players. I don't know if this is racial discrimination? But it doesn't matter. You can tell him not to touch me in the future.
Otherwise, I will make him unable to use the S model for the rest of his life."
"The fourth question, this is my extra question for you. You people at ESPN should all be weasels." Tang Qian said something that made ESPN completely decide to blackmail him for the rest of his life: "Aren't you tired of farting all day long?
?”
As soon as the call ended, not only the ESPN reporter was stunned, but all the Lakers players were also stunned.
I didn’t expect that this Dongfang center, who looked so gentle on the outside, would be so sharp-tongued once he was offended!
But when I think of his strong record and terrifying skills, I feel relieved again, because how can a person like this who can "fight" be a good gentleman and a good baby? ESPN and these people underestimate this No. 29.
He has lost his temper. He is not Yao, nor Yi, nor Sun. He is a man nicknamed "Tyrant Fang".
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