Chapter 170

Kobe Bryant saw Los Angeles at four in the morning for the first time, but it wasn't to get up for training.

Standing next to him was Vanessa, who looked resentful and unsatisfied. Vanessa complained: "Now I finally know why this guy has so many girlfriends..."

Kobe hurriedly hugged Vanessa with his uninjured hand: "Wasn't I the same when I was eighteen or nineteen? Young people are all like this, 'arrogant and domineering,' not knowing restraint."

Vanessa rolled her eyes at Kobe, about to retort.

Kobe hurriedly changed his train of thought. "Sigh! Tomorrow's game is worrying; with Jack like this, he's going to be a soft-legged shrimp tomorrow. Young people shouldn't waste too much energy on love; they should put their energy into their careers..."

With this sigh, worrying for the Lakers and the basketball culture of the whole city, Vanessa didn't have to worry about personal physical problems.

Kobe finally escaped a disaster.

The next morning, Fan Xi appeared in the living room of Kobe's house full of energy, walking with a dragon-like and tiger-like gait, with a spirit hidden within.

Kobe and Vanessa both looked indescribably tired, feeling like they had stayed up all night.

"Where's Jenner?" Vanessa asked.

"She's a bit tired and can't get up for now; she probably won't be able to get up until after noon. I'll go to the gym first, and she'll come to the gym with you to watch the game later."

Fan Xi said naturally.

He had said something similar to the Kardashian sisters and Lamar Odom the day before.

He was familiar with the road.

Vanessa, however, pinched Kobe lightly and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "Look at others."

Kobe awkwardly invited Fan Xi to have breakfast.

After Fan Xi finished breakfast, he headed to the Staples Center.

Tonight is Game 3 of the Finals, the Lakers' first away game of the Finals.

These tickets were sold a long time ago, and they were high-priced tickets.

However, for fans who spent six figures to buy tickets in the front row and bought other seats at super-high prices, they were a bit frustrated.

Because Kobe's injury meant they would spend a lot of money to witness a crushing defeat in their own home court.

This is also the reason why some websites are transferring tickets at low prices.

Overall, Los Angeles, a metropolis full of basketball heritage, is now shrouded in haze because of basketball.

Entering the championship is an exciting thing, but as Kobe said, second place is the biggest loser; who wants to be a loser, and a destined loser at that?

A game destined for failure is like a bad movie that has been spoiled, and it ends in tragedy.

When Fan Xi walked into the Staples Center, the expressions of the staff looked a bit lonely.

Many of the staff here have served the Lakers for over twenty years, and their feelings are so complicated. When the glory of entering the Finals becomes prey hunted by the Miami upstarts, and they are unable to resist being fish on the chopping block, they can only be emo.

"Hey, Tony, cheer up."

Fan Xi shouted to the club photographer standing in front: "Don't be like this, we are about to win our second victory, cheer up. Only those who believe in miracles can witness the occurrence of miracles."

Fan Xi's words were actually said to all the staff.

His nickname is the Miracle Child; when the word "miracle" came out of his mouth, everyone was a bit excited.

However, this excitement was dispelled 10 minutes later when Fan Xi entered the locker room to change clothes.

Because the famous entertainment website TMZ released a photo and a short video.

This was a photo and video of Fan Xi kissing Jenner in the swimming pool in the Kardashian family's backyard.

And it was paired with the headline: After blowing Scarlett Johansson on Miami Beach, Jack Fan is kissing Kendall Jenner affectionately in the Kardashian family's secret garden.

Oh!

My God!

Entertainment news exploded instantly; almost all entertainment channels broadcast this "breaking hot news" at the first opportunity. Fan Xi's name instantly grabbed all the headlines and rushed to the top of search engines all over the world.

This is the first man to cuckold the Black Widow.

Everyone used to say he was a playboy, saying he had tangled rumors with many female stars, but then news came out that he was actually a pure person.

Although no photos of him being overly intimate with any woman have been taken until now, even on Miami Beach with Scarlett, it was only suspected.

But normal people know what a man and a woman alone on the beach are doing.

But now, with the photo and short video of Fan Xi and Jenner kissing in the pool, it instantly became "solid evidence."

Entertainment media called Fan Xi having taken another city.

Sports media, however, scolded Fan Xi to the heavens. Originally, when Fan Xi went to the beach with Scarlett Johansson in Miami to remove dampness, they already jumped up and said Fan Xi was unprofessional, spraying Fan Xi for not having the courage to continue the war.

Now, with Fan Xi doing this kind of thing in the swimming pool of the Kardashian secret garden, can he escape the verbal abuse of these "moral guardians"?

"In the last game, Jack Fan went to the beach with Scarlett Johansson to remove dampness before the game, and the Lakers were crushed. Before this game, Jack Fan actually went to attend the Kardashian family party and had that kind of behavior with little Jenner; one can imagine how many points the Lakers will lose tonight."

On ESPN's live broadcast, they directly pulled Fan Xi out to shell him, as if all the Lakers' passivity today was Fan Xi's fault.

Public opinion in the sports media was attacking Fan Xi.

Even Lu Yuan couldn't sit still and hurriedly called Fan Xi: "We need to cool things down, we need to spend some money on PR."

After Fan Xi clarified the origin of the matter, he said: "No need, tell Ma Chen, don't do any PR. Let them scold, let them spray, the harder they scold and the more intense they spray, the better."

"Why? But this will make you lose the hearts of Lakers fans, and the love of many basketball fans..." Lu Yuan was very anxious.

Fan Xi smiled and said: "Why would I lose the hearts of Lakers fans? As long as I win this game, these scoldings will turn into praise, and I will win the hearts of Lakers fans on a larger scale. This is called 'suppress before elevate'."

Fan Xi was very relaxed, quite calm, like Mount Tai collapsing in front without changing color.

However, Lu Yuan really couldn't be calm at all. He asked Fan Xi: "Win the game? Do the Lakers have a chance to win the game now?"

Now the whole world is saying it's impossible for the Lakers to win; ESPN, TNT, so many basketball experts, not one says the Lakers can win the championship, the most optimistic estimate is that the Lakers can hold on until the sixth game.

In this situation, it was natural for Lu Yuan to ask such a question.

Fan Xi smiled and said that sentence again: "Lu, only those who believe in miracles can see miracles happen. Listen to me, don't do any PR, let them scold if they like."

Fan Xi hung up the phone comfortably.

He didn't care about the outside voices at all.

But in the visiting team's locker room not far away, it was a completely different scene.

When LeBron James and others learned the news of Fan Xi picking up girls before the game, Wade hurriedly shouted: "Damn it, this little guy really knows how to enjoy. Look, he actually climbed up to the most beautiful girl in the Kardashian family."

LeBron James also leaned over; he didn't like to turn on data, he often used Wade's phone to watch the news.

"This is really a good thing, they have completely given up on the game. Even Jack Fan, who played the hardest in the last game, doesn't want to continue playing." James analyzed calmly: "So..."

"The upcoming game is really boring."

James sighed, his smile stretching from the corners of his mouth to his ears.

An exaggerated smile wasn't enough to hide his joy.

He never thought his first championship would come so easily.

Originally, after the first game, he was almost desperate.

Who knew Kobe was injured.

Although this was bad news, for Kobe, it was the sound of a dream shattering.

But for James and the others, it was like their dreams had grown wings; they had been soaring in sweet dreams for the past few days.

Who would have thought success would come so effortlessly?

So, joining the Miami Heat was really a wonderful decision.

As long as they win the championship, all previous doubts will vanish into thin air.

Jack Fan, you are really a good person.

LeBron James thought so in his heart.

The Miami locker room was filled with a happy atmosphere.

At this time, LeBron James received a call from his agent. His agent said to James on the phone: "Should we buy some reports blackening Jack Fan? You know, Jack has been entangled with you in commercial value, and he has a feeling of coming from behind. Although the exposure of this scandal will increase his resources in the entertainment and fashion circles, his base in the basketball circle will shrink rapidly, and his shoe sales will also..."

"Buy!"

Before the agent finished speaking, he gave a clear answer.

This kind of thing actually appears more in the entertainment circle; when two actors of similar status are competing for an opportunity, they often buy black articles for their opponents.

Thus, all afternoon, the attacks on Fan Xi rose exponentially on the Internet.

Fan Xi, however, was at ease; he was stretching happily in the gym, knowing that tonight would be a beautiful game.

…

"This kid is a troublemaker."

What Fan Xi didn't expect was that in Jean Bas's office, Jerry West and Magic Johnson were sitting opposite.

Jerry West was once a meritorious player for Los Angeles, and like Magic, they possessed lofty status. Jerry West was even the prototype of the NBA logo, and unlike other superstars, his performance after retirement was very outstanding. He single-handedly built the Lakers dynasty; it was he who dug up Kobe, and he who got O'Neal. Moreover, the current situation of the Lakers was inseparable from his operations; if it weren't for him, Pau Gasol wouldn't have come to Los Angeles so easily.

He was invited to Los Angeles and sat in the office of the Lakers' Jean Bas.

Jean Bas asked for his opinion, and just happened to have Fan Xi's scandal exposed.

Jerry West was a serious person; he didn't like players with too much off-court news.

He decisively told Jean Bas: "This is a delicious poisonous wine. His success and miracles are built on the foundation of the Lakers' glorious lineup. If he is the core, he will corrupt the team's atmosphere."

"Los Angeles is the place with the most developed entertainment industry in the world. If Jack Fan brings Hollywood female stars into the locker room one after another, the atmosphere of this team will soon become extravagant, from top to bottom, the combat effectiveness will be corrupted, and it might even take ten years or longer to restore the basketball spirit of the past."

Jerry West said bluntly. "The culture of a team is too important, so I firmly oppose building the team with Jack Fan as the core; I will say these words to Old Bas as well."

He was an upright person.

His words made Jean Bas and Magic very happy. Jerry West had a high status in Old Bas's heart; Old Bas would definitely be willing to listen to what he said.

In this way, the distance for Jean Bas to master the club was getting closer and closer.

*Hehe. *

Jean Bas couldn't help but make a proud sound, and she thought in her heart: My poor brother, you never dreamed that the future core you value so much is so disliked by meritorious players, right?

Jack Fan, your miracle journey should be coming to an end.

"Trade him, while his trade value is at its highest. We can even trade him for a superstar, even a top 10 superstar in the league." Jerry West continued: "Believe me, there are many teams willing to drink this delicious poisonous wine."

Jerry West never shot without a target; when he said such words, there must be a potential trade target.

So, Jean Bas hurriedly lowered her posture, and she hurriedly asked Jerry West for confirmation: "Which team do you think is willing?"

"I just came from Orlando!"

As soon as Jerry West said this... *Hiss! *

Jean Bas and Magic Johnson both gasped.

If the Magic were willing to give up Dwight Howard, then what else do you need?

Although Jack Fan could bring great commercial value, in fact, the Lakers themselves were very attractive in this regard.

If Fan Xi could bring over 100% commercial sponsorship to other teams, he would bring at most a 10% increase to the Lakers; this increase was worthless in front of Howard.

Who is Howard? The person who could swap for James one-on-one last year.

Although the conflict with the head coach this season led to a decline in record, he was still a first-team, first-defense best defensive player, and one line away from the regular season MVP. Such a historical-level player, who doesn't occupy ball possession, coming to the Lakers is simply too cool!

Jean Bas was so happy she almost wanted to dance; she took out a bottle of Romanee-Conti that had been treasured for many years from the wine cabinet behind her.

"We must have a drink for this wonderful news."

Jean Bas was extremely excited.

She didn't care about the result of the Finals at all now.

If they lose, they lose.

Next season we will be a super galaxy battleship!

Kobe, Gasol, Bynum, plus Dwight Howard, just thinking about it makes me excited.

"No, do we still need a point guard?" Magic Johnson suddenly asked again.

"In this era, are we still lacking a point guard?" Jerry West said faintly.

This is indeed a golden age for point guards.

He was right.

…

Fan Xi stood up from the ice bucket; he decided to go fight.

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