Chapter 46： Signing AND one, the door to the legendary road opens

"Boss! You are indeed here!"

Halfway back to the arena, Zuo Li met the cat-and-mouse duo who were heading here. The two were obviously excited, and they just hugged Zuo Li without saying a word.

"Boss, it's amazing! I'm short-sighted, I'm so stupid, I even suspected that the boss couldn't lift it up. I didn't expect that you are now the new streetball king! The pride of Harlem!" Jerry said excitedly.

Zuo Li: "???"

Good guy!

You still think so! ?

If I knew you thought I couldn't lift it, I would have to hammer you to death, but think about it, at least he's also his first fan.

Jerry blocked Jerry's next nonsense with an elbow.

"How do you know I'm here?" Zuo Li asked.

"Tom said it. He said that you might come back to the previous stadium to have a look."

Zuo Li turned his head to look at Tom, Tom smiled embarrassedly: "The boss is a very affectionate person."

He patted Tom on the shoulder and said nothing.

"Let's go, boss, the coach and the others are still waiting. By the way, and the boss of AND1, he said he wouldn't leave today if he didn't see you."

The three returned to the arena. Most of the original fans had dispersed, and the rest were all excited and talking about the game just now with the people around them. Just like before, this game will be played in the streetball circle in a short time. Everyone knows that Zuo Li will also be more famous than he is now.

But Zuo Li doesn't care about this. His reputation in the streetball circle is enough now. He has fulfilled his promise, so he won't play streetball any more in a short time. Instead, he must concentrate on training and strengthen his own skills. strength.

Although streetball training for a long time can also improve your strength, it is not conducive to adapting to regular games in the future. Just look at Alstom. The strength on the streetball is not proportional to the performance on the playing field. The people who call the shots on the court don't necessarily get along well in the NBA, and vice versa.

Now, the most important thing is of course the issue of signing with AND1. He thought that through this game, the signing should go smoothly. As long as AND1 is not stupid, he will not miss this opportunity to sign him.

Sure enough, when he saw Zuo Li again, AND1 boss Sethberg personally went out and negotiated with Zuo Li about the contract.

"Zuo Li, congratulations, your strength is worthy of all this, we all agree to your previous invitation, and I am willing to increase the contract to 150,000 a year, and will give you a signed sneaker, what do you think? How about it," said Sethberg.

"Then I went to high school and played professional games and didn't play streetball very much..."

"Of course there is no problem. You are very young now, and when you need to constantly hone your knowledge, extra games will only affect your future development. I can make the decision, and you can go to high school with peace of mind. Here, the high school league is also very good. Popular, we can even help you connect with a good school, and you can play in the NCAA in the future." Sethberg is simply sincere, and this look makes everyone next to him look stupid.

"Well, I don't have to do it until high school. I agree to sign the contract, but we need time to discuss the details of the contract." Zuo Li nodded. Setsberg's attitude was unexpectedly good, and he thought it would cost more. Tongue, I didn't expect it to be so smooth.

"Oh, by the way, I want to introduce my brother to you," Zuo Li pulled over Jerry and Tom who were full of envy: "These two guys have been training with me for the past few years, and the level is reasonable. They also have a small reputation in Harlem, you see, if you can, can you sign them too."

"Boss!" Jerry was shocked, Tom was the same, and at the same time a little moved. It's true to think of them at this time.

"Well, if the strength really meets our requirements, we are naturally willing to absorb it. AND1 welcomes streetball players from all walks of life to join." Saisberg obviously hadn't heard the names of Jerry and Tom, but since Zuo Li introduced him Yes, then he is still willing to give him a chance. After all, he still has to investigate. If he can, then join a newcomer with good strength. If not, he will not lose anything.

"Of course, strength comes first, but I believe he won't let us down, won't he, Jerry, Tom."

"Yes! I will do my best!" The cat and mouse duo nodded heavily, and they swore that they would never lose face to Zuo Li and the orphanage.

"OK, then we'll see you tomorrow!" Zuo Li shook hands with Sethberg after receiving a satisfactory answer. Although the contract was not officially signed, everyone knew that it was only a matter of time.

However, neither Zuo Li nor Sethberg thought that this simple handshake would become the beginning of a legend.

Say goodbye to Sethberg, and agree on the signing time tomorrow. By the way, let the cat and mouse duo strengthen their training recently. Come to the streets of Harlem to play as a jungler and strive to sign AND1. The best time for a career is to be able to mix in the streetball circle is the best choice, which can also allow them to truly get out of poverty and get out of the slums of Harlem.

After getting the assurances from the two, Zuo Li was ready to go back to the orphanage to rest. By the way, he found Mr. Derek. He was underage. According to the law here, he had to go with him to the contract.

However, when Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrived, just as the three of them were about to leave, Hibbert and Derek, as well as the man in the suit just now, chased after them from the gate of the arena.

"Hoo~! Zuo Li, where did you go, kid? I've been waiting for you for a long time." Hibbert trotted over and couldn't breathe anymore, his belly quivered, very Q-bombing.

"Just finished talking about the contract with the people from AND1 Where are you sitting, I didn't see you and thought you had left, by the way, Mr. Derek, let's go back and talk about the contract ." Zuo Li quickly supported Hibbert to prevent him from kneeling directly.

"We waited for you in the arena for a long time. I didn't expect you to run away. Fortunately, I have sharp eyes, otherwise it would have been troublesome." Hibbert managed to catch his breath evenly: "Derrick, tell me."

"Let me leave the contract matters. I have studied lawyers before, so I won't let you suffer, but now, let's talk about business, let's go to the coffee shop over there, Tom Jerry, you go back first, We'll be there later," said Mr Derek.

"Oh, alright." Zuo Li touched his head, so mysterious, he had to go to a coffee shop.

But Zuo Li didn't object either. The four came to the cafe, and Hibbert went straight to the topic without waiting for the coffee.

"Zuo Li, you won against Alstom today. There are almost no opponents on the streets of New York. What are your plans for the future? Do you still want to go to high school or continue to play streetball?"

"Uh, of course I'm in high school, and taking a career path is my goal, haven't we said it many times." Zuo Li looked puzzled.

"Okay! Then have you thought about which high school to go to!"

"This...Although my grades are not bad, I guess it's the high school in our Harlem area." Zuo Li didn't think about going to a good high school, but this is equally difficult in the United States, because the United States is a 12-year compulsory education, so high school is also It's not that you can go wherever you want, grades, money, and geographical location are all indispensable, unless you are really powerful, then that's another story.

"Go to his high school in Harlem, there is no future there. I recommend a high school for you today, and that is..."

"Stuyvesant High School!"