: Thirty-five: Professional managers

　　 Brockman and Link are facing up again. This is what he hates most in training.
　　 Although Brockman feels like a violent insider, in fact, this man is 2 cm shorter than Link. When height and flexibility are not dominant, Brockman is very struggling to defend Link
　　Although the two have settled their suspicions, this does not mean that Brockman will be merciful in training. This can be said to be Brockman's shortcomings, and it can also be said to be his strengths. He is used to playing every game, even if it's just a training game, as the most important game.
　　 Link was in possession of the ball from the outside, and Brockman had to open his arms and run to a high post he was not good at to defend.
　　 "Damn, what is your kid's smile!"
　　 Seeing that there was a seemingly non-existent smile on Link's face, Brockman couldn't help cursing.
　　 "I laughed at you, but you scolded me instead. Okay, then I'm not polite."
　　 Link responded unwillingly, and then rushed towards Brockman with the ball.
　　 Although the two are still bickering, their bickering is not mixed with any personal grievances.
　　 Just as Link was about to collide with Brockman, the Chinese forward suddenly turned around Brockman as his axis.
　　 Brockman only felt the darkness before his eyes, and Link wiped it from him.
　　 When he wanted to chase Link again, Link had already made a jump shot from a step inside the free throw line. With ease, Link scored again. Robust mid-range emergency stop jumper, a typical "Link" scoring.
　　 "Hahaha, I said I would not be polite, man." Link cheered confidently. It stands to reason that it is not Link's strong point to break through with the ball, but he just played it on purpose.
　　 Although Brockman is a small forward, he is slower than many NBA-level fourths. Since Link was upgraded yesterday, he has always felt that his body has become lighter. So, he just did an experiment.
　　 It turns out that he now wants to break through with the ball more freely. Brockman's defense seemed to Linke to be slow motion, and his extraordinary actions were much easier than before.
　　 Facing Link's taunt, Brockman was not angry, but just scratched his head.
　　 As soon as he turned around, Link had already rushed to the free throw line. Brockman always felt that Link seemed to be much faster today.
　　 But under normal circumstances, it is impossible for a professional player to quickly improve his physical fitness in a short period of time.
　　 "It must be an illusion." Brockman told himself, but he didn't know that his feelings were actually extremely accurate.
　　 That's it, today's confrontational training is over. As always, the team led by Link won the game.
　　 The day after tomorrow, the Blue team will go away to challenge the Dallas Mavericks' subordinate team Texas Legend. Because he has to go home to pack his luggage, and Link has practiced too hard these days and needs a good rest. So today, Link did not stay to practice, and went home early as soon as the training was over.
　　 I thought it would be an ordinary day full of vigor. However, as soon as Link walked out of the blue team's training hall, he was stopped by a gray-haired old man.
　　 "Link, thank goodness, I still have to practice more because of you. Fortunately, you didn't let me wait too long."
　　 The old man greeted Link intimately, as if they had known each other for a long time. In fact, this was only the first time they met.
　　 Although it was the first time we met, Link recognized who this guy was at first sight. He was a little surprised, but still tried to hide his surprised expression.
"Let’s go, let’s find a place to talk. You haven’t contacted me, I think, maybe I should take the initiative to contact you. It’s good to be alert, Link. But at least you have to give me a chance to pry your heart out Lock it."
　　 The old man smiled and pointed to Link's chest, "I have already booked the restaurant, let's talk."
　　 "Okay." Link nodded and followed the old man into the car.
　　The visitor is not someone else, it is Jeff Austin who called Link the other day! This super manager airborne Oklahoma, not for Durant, not for Westbrook, or for James Harden.
　　 but for a rising star in the development alliance.
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　　 Whether it is before or after crossing over, Link has no idea of ​​high-end restaurants. So when he walked into this restaurant with formal attire from customers to waiters in a casual outfit, he suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
　　 "It's okay, Link. Our seats are in the cubicle on the second floor, which is an extremely private space. So, you don't need to care about your clothes."
　　 As if seeing Link's dilemma, Jeff Austin immediately eliminated Link's embarrassment.
　　 From this small detail, Link can see the difference between a super manager and a garbage manager like Carl Jones. Jeff Austin is very good at appeasing players, and even these small details do not forget to consider the players.
　　 The most important thing is that he is such a big name that a manager with an annual salary of one million dollars went to Oklahoma specifically for himself, which is enough to prove his sincerity.
　　 After sitting down and ordering, Jeff Austin looked at Link with a smile on his face. He didn't directly talk to Link about the cooperation, but chatted from life.
　　 "I heard that you fired your previous manager and paid him a $50,000 penalty? In other words, you played for nothing in the Rockets for 10 days?"
　　 Seeing Link looking at himself in surprise, Jeff Austin smiled, "Don’t be surprised, I am a professional basketball manager. For us, intelligence means money. Therefore, we will not let go of any gossip."
　　 "Well," Link nodded, "but it costs 50,000 dollars to see a person clearly, so the cost is not too high if you count it."
"Hahahaha, it’s not wrong to say that. But I have to point out that you are not doing this wisely. The correct approach is that you should let it go before signing a new manager. Wait for the signing. After the manager, the manager will help you deal with it. If it is me, I can help you deal with the breach of contract more smoothly. Even if you really have to pay liquidated damages, I can also help you advance it, and you earn it with the Rockets If you don’t have 50,000, you don’t have to go to the water."
　　 "You... why tell me this."
"Because I want to say that the manager serves the players, and our job is to help you deal with things outside the basketball court. The manager should follow the players' ideas, not the players being led by the nose by the manager. I believe. I, even if we fail to reach a cooperation agreement in the end, these words are very applicable to you."
　　 Link sighed, there would be no harm without comparison. You can tell from these few words that Jeff Austin and Carl Jones are not at all the same level. If he had met Jeff Austin earlier, maybe he wouldn't have to make such a big turn.
"Mr. Jeff Austin, I know how famous you are in the NBA. I believe in your abilities and I am confident in your connections. But I don't understand, why do managers like you have to look for me? "Link no longer circumspects, he needs a reasonable reason to convince himself of another manager who has suddenly appeared.
"Want to tell the truth? Because the market behind you is so huge, Link. Although you are Chinese-American, your yellow skin will not change. For this, compared to other NBA players, you are uniquely endowed by nature. Commercial value! I am not a philanthropist, and I will not help a development league player for no reason. But you are different, me and you, we can achieve a win-win situation."
　　 Austin halfway through, the waiter brought the dishes. After the waiter retreated, Austin continued.
"I will not deceive you falsely, I tell you very clearly~EbookFREE.me~ I want to find you because you have the value I need. But again, I will not just squeeze you out The value does not care about your future. If you are not at ease, I can promise in the contract. Before you sign an NBA guarantee contract, I will not collect your contract commission, and I will not take you to participate. Commercial activities. And before that, I can bear all your food, clothing, housing and transportation expenses for you."
　　 Austin made his own terms. In the draft, there were indeed a lot of managers who gave the rookies money to reach a cooperation agreement. But Link is not a rookie, so Austin changed to a way of "stuffing money".
"Actually, I have already passed anger with several NBA teams, and they are all interested in you. The interest I said is the kind of interest in signing a guaranteed contract. I will take you to play for ten days to make some quick money and get out of here. Come on, that’s not my style of acting. As long as you have a word, Link. The day after tomorrow you don’t even have to go to Texas to play away games because I will send you to the NBA right away."
　　 "NBA?" Hearing these three letters, Link's eyes lit up, "You mean, there are other NBA teams interested in me?"
　　 "Hahahaha, someone who scored 52 points in the Development League and broke the Personal Development League scoring record. Who wouldn't be interested? Don't worry, the NBA is your stage. For you, the Development League can't do anything."
Jeff Austin launched all his "bargaining chips" in one go. Before signing the guarantee contract, he would not charge any commission, and he would not participate in commercial activities before the NBA, so as to solve all the living expenses of Link and the NBA team before the official cooperation. .....
　　 Link must admit that such a bargaining chip is too rich.
　　 He has a heartbeat.