: Seventieth: The commercial door is officially opened

　　How do NBA players pay? When he used to be a fan, Link was always very curious about this question.
　　 For those contracts that cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions, does the boss ask the truck to transport cash to the players, or write checks directly?
　　 How does it feel to suddenly own tens of millions of billions of assets?
　　 However, today, Link has finally got the answer to the mysterious question of "how do NBA players receive their wages". And the answer made Link quite disappointed.
　　 He thought that he could go home happily with 2 million dollars today. But Jeff Austin's calculation made Link dumbfounded.
"First, the federal tax, the tax rate is 33.61%. Then there is the state tax, and the state tax in Tennessee is 7%. Then my 3% contract fee, plus third-party custodial fees, etc., you can finally get it. The amount is about $1.26 million."
　　Looking at the numbers on Jeff Austin's calculator, Link was stunned, and he was cut by almost half of his salary!
　　 But being able to go home with a million dollars is actually pretty good. One million, this is a number that only appeared in dreams before.
　　 However, after putting down the calculator, Jeff Austin spoke again.
"According to NBA rules, November 15 is the first payday every year. After that, pay is paid on the 1st and 15th of each month, twice a month, and 24 times a year. Because you only tie the ball The team signed until the end of the season, so there were no 24 copies, only 12. So today, the amount you can take away is..." Jeff Austin said, pressing a button on the calculator.
　　 "The salary you can take away today is $105,000. Congratulations, Link, you are now a real NBA player."
　　 "Um..." Link curled his lips, he couldn't get excited. Nonsense, I thought I could take 2 million home today, but only 100,000 in hand. This huge gap naturally caused Link to be splashed with cold water in an instant.
　　 But then again, he used to play in the Development League for a year to get more than 10,000. A ten-day contract in the NBA is only around 50,000 yuan. Moreover, after receiving it once, I don't know where the next time is.
　　 But now, he can earn $100,000 every half month, which is great to think about. Although nearly half of his salary was cut off at once, he is still a millionaire.
　　 Link clenched his fists. He had struggled for so long and finally his dream came true.
"This is your check, Link. In a few minutes, the fact that you officially signed with us will spread throughout the United States. Tomorrow's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the media will definitely look at you with a magnifying glass. , I hope you will do well." Chris Wallace smiled and handed a check for 105,000 to Link.
　　 This is Link’s first salary, so it’s more ritual. After that, the salary is usually paid directly to the player's account.
"Happy cooperation, Chris. Believe me, this summer, we will consider the Memphis Grizzlies' offer for the first time. Let's go Link, your signing ceremony is over. Don't think this is your end kid, NBA road It's still long."
　　 Austin got up to say goodbye to Wallace, and then led Link out of the office. Link looked at the check worth 105,000 US dollars in his hand, still a little dazed. Jeff Austin looked relaxed and lit a cigarette for himself.
　　 Jeff Austin can see too many scenes like this. He has even signed a contract of tens of millions of dollars, so such a small contract of several million can't make a wave in his heart.
　　 "How do you feel? From the Development League to the NBA, from a short ten-day contract to an annual salary of 2 million. You must be deeply impressed." Austin said, patted Link on the shoulder.
"Well... the world of professional basketball is very cruel. But once it can come out... the rewards are also very generous." Link remembered the various developments in the league, and his situation was even worse at this time. Cherish it.
　　 If Upshaw is still there, he should be able to wait until such a day. Going home with a check for one hundred thousand dollars, the family celebrated a lively night. Ms. Martha will definitely make her best pineapple pie, and Upshaw’s sister does not have to worry about college tuition...
　　 But it doesn't matter, Link is now walking with Upshaw.
　　 "I want to go to the bank first, Mr. Austin."
　　 "Oh? You want to withdraw it so impatiently?" Austin smiled, and ordinary people who have 100,000 dollars in their hands will definitely want to splurge.
"No, I have to send the money to my parents and Upshaw's mother first. I promised her that she would advance her daughter's tuition. And my parents, they paid for me to go to college for four years and they paid me to play basketball. , I have paid enough."
　　 Link's answer made the smile on Austin's face disappear. He has seen too many players spend all their money on the first day they receive their pay. Luxury goods, cars, houses...Even hundreds of thousands of dollars are not enough in front of these things.
　　 However, one thing after Link got his salary, he actually wanted to call someone... I don't know why, Austin became more confident in Link. Sometimes, certain characteristics of a person may be more important than football skills.
"Link, do you feel uncomfortable? Obviously 2 million US dollars, but got half of it." Walking with Link all the way to the underground parking lot, Austin did not rush to get in the car, but stopped and continued to chat with Link. .
　　 "To be honest, it's quite unhappy, hahahaha. After all, who doesn't want to get paid more."
"So, the value of commercial activities is now reflected. As an NBA player, your source of income is more than just salary~EbookFREE.me~ Now, you are an official NBA player. And I, You must also start your business plan. Don’t worry, I won’t let you go to the amusement park to accompany the fans to play shooting machines. I’m talking about real business contracts, advertising endorsements, TV shows, signing sports brands... After this contract, other cooperation will follow."
　　 "But..." Link looked at himself, "I can really have so much commercial value."
"Then it depends on how you perform on the basketball court. The NBA is a fair place. You can take as much money as you can. So, keep working hard, Link. As I just said, this is not the end. It’s just the beginning. By the way, do you have any taboos regarding commercial contracts? For example, for brands you don’t want to endorse, I will reject them directly."
　　 "Uh...not yet. Just, don't let me go to those boring activities." Link knows that every player has more or less brands that he doesn't want to endorse. For example, that year, Yao Ming refused Nike's endorsement invitation. Because Nike’s first offer to Yao Ming was so low that Yao Ming felt insulted.
　　 But for the current Link, he does not have the capital to pick and choose.
"Well, starting from today, your business cooperation matters have also been officially put on the agenda. Don't worry, I won't disturb your training and competition. I will leave the schedule to me. Enjoy your wonderful evening. Right, Link. Remember, this is just the beginning."
　　 Austin waved and drove out of the underground parking lot of the FedEx Arena.
　　 Link stood there and squeezed himself hard. Well, it hurts, which means it's not dreaming.
　　 From now on, as a temporary worker, I will say goodbye to him.