Chapter 287: Brand new Clippers, new trade

This was something Justin Bieber had never encountered in his life; in his impression, the three Duke Girls should have fought to the death for Jack Fan.

But the situation now was that Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson rushed over, they were angrily holding him accountable, they were aggressive, they used verbal attacks, accused him, and refuted him to be worthless.

"What qualifications do you have to be mentioned in the same breath as Jack? You terrible, clumsy, weak little brat who doesn't even have a driver's license, put away your act, you have no attraction to Selena, only high school students would think of sending girls dolls, you should go find your fans, instead of joining this adult game. Goodbye."

Scarlett Johansson ended the conversation in a condescending tone, and they pulled Selena and left together.

When Justin Bieber entered the entertainment industry, old seniors told him that the entertainment industry was strange and everything would happen. So, you have to keep a normal heart about everything, don't let yourself fall into curiosity. Curiosity kills the cat.

However, Justin was really too curious now.

He had never heard of it.

Everything happening now challenged his common sense.

Curiosity even overshadowed the "humiliation" in his heart.

However, he didn't chase after them in the end.

But, the next day he still saw the report.

Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swift, and Selena appeared in the most luxurious nightclub in Los Angeles; the three of them drank happily under the protection of bodyguards, and finally jumped from the booth to the stage, the three of them singing the Dad and Mom band's "California Dream," bringing the atmosphere of the scene to the highest point.

Entertainment media called it the Duke Girls' team building; obviously, it made the well-informed Hollywood fall into confusion.

They couldn't figure out what kind of complicated relationship this was, what kind of battle this was.

Because the media photographed Fan Xi returning home alone on the same night; this basketball Duke who conquered Staples established his Los Angeles legend on this great Christmas Eve, but he returned to his mansion alone.

This sounded very unlike a Hollywood movie script.

So, did Jack sacrifice his love to achieve his great success on the court?

Entertainment media had various speculations.

At the same time, all of Los Angeles was spreading the turning of the page in Los Angeles basketball history last night.

Fan Xi took down the Lakers, the revenge scene of stepping on the basketball occupied the main position of every sports channel, occupied the front page of every sports newspaper, occupied the sports front page of every newspaper...

"The Loosening of Lakers Hegemony, a Counter-Attack from Jack Fan."

"Change of Power in the City of Angels, the Duke Takes the Throne."

"Black Mamba Leaves Early, the Duke Kills Everywhere."

"Christmas Eve Horror, the Beginning of the Clippers Era!"

"Stupid Jean Bas, she buried her family's glory with her own hands."

"Duke Returns, Harlem-style Revenge!"

"..."

Various iconic headlines were stacking crazily; they were like heavy iron shovels, burying the Lakers, this big family with deep foundations, into the grave.

Although it was impossible to bury the Lakers in one go.

However, it undoubtedly became a beginning.

Although the die-hard media close to the Lakers were frantically whitewashing, saying the Lakers' loss was because of Kobe's injury and Howard's two technical fouls, if everything started over, the Lakers couldn't lose.

These voices were very weak, roaring in the cracks.

Besides giving die-hard Lakers fans comfort, what else could they do?

After all, the people who advertised taking down and massacring the Clippers before the game were the Lakers, and the ones who lost now were also the Lakers.

The ones killed by Fan Xi and stepped under his feet were the Lakers.

The Clippers' ticket sales increased visibly the next day; more and more Los Angeles basketball fans changed their camp, this Christmas battle made the hearts of the City of Angels begin to change, and more importantly, sponsors were also willing to raise prices again to cooperate with the Clippers.

The most obvious change in the wind was the pride of the University of California men's basketball team; the basketball stars of USC and UCLA began to express that their favorite professional team was the Clippers, and they hoped to play with Fan Xi.

The basketball market in the City of Angels underwent subtle changes.

If the professional basketball market in Los Angeles was 9:1 before Fan Xi joined, then after Fan Xi joined and until before the Christmas battle, it gradually approached 7:3.

Now, it was rapidly developing toward 6:4.

Once the Clippers possessed 40% of the Los Angeles basketball market, plus the crazy and vast Asian market, the Clippers' market value would reach an extremely high level.

1.4 billion US dollars wasn't enough.

2 billion US dollars was a completely realistic number, and it would continue to climb.

So, this was the reason why Sterling was tossing and turning day and night, unable to sleep. If time could be turned back, he would never write that agreement that gave Fan Xi legal significance, and even less would he talk big in front of that damn woman.

Everything was like one ring after another; Sterling thought he was calculated by fate.

However, the one who calculated him wasn't fate.

It was Jean Bas.

If it weren't for Jean Bas, this matter of his would have been exposed in 2014. If it weren't for Jean Bas, Fan Xi wouldn't have been sent to the Clippers; by 2014, he could have at least gotten 2 billion US dollars, but now, in this cold winter of 2011, he could only take 750 million US dollars from Fan Xi.

Fan Xi was undoubtedly the biggest winner.

Ballmer, after discussing with his team at home for a long time, made a very, very firm decision.

They were willing to buy the priority Fan Xi held at a valuation of 1.5 billion, which meant Fan Xi could get 49% of the Clippers' shares without spending a penny, while also taking away 10 million. If Fan Xi didn't want the shares, he could take away 750 million US dollars directly.

No player in the NBA had ever earned so much money.

When Lu Yuan received this call, he was stunned.

He hurriedly called Fan Xi.

Liu Yifei was woken up first; weak and exhausted, she shook Fan Xi. Fan Xi woke up from his dream, picked up the phone, and listened to Lu Yuan's report.

Lu Yuan was very excited; he said a new turning point had appeared, and then he excitedly said that Ballmer was willing to show unprecedented sincerity, and Fan Xi could earn 750 million US dollars for nothing.

This was an astronomical figure.

Fan Xi hesitated for about 30 seconds; many images flashed through his mind quickly.

But in the end, he shook his head and told Lu Yuan: "Please convey to Mr. Ballmer, thank you very much for his generosity. But I have already raised enough money. Later, we will have opportunities to cooperate. If he still wants to be a Clippers shareholder at that time."

Fan Xi finally resisted the temptation in front of him; he knew the Clippers' value would only get higher and higher.

1.5 billion US dollars wasn't a small amount.

Earning 750 million US dollars by playing the white wolf with empty gloves was also a lot.

But... Fan Xi wanted more.

He knew he could earn more.

The Clippers defeating the Lakers last night proved the Clippers' market value; the Clippers would become more and more profitable, better and better, because his own strength would become stronger and stronger. Of course, most importantly, the NBA market would become bigger and bigger, the new TV broadcast agreement would take effect soon, and the NBA would become a hot land for investors.

Based on his confidence in himself and his confidence in Ballmer's judgment, Fan Xi calmly rejected this big cake worth 750 million US dollars.

Lu Yuan was very confused why Fan Xi didn't see it and stop; he thought this was already the limit for an NBA player, Michael Jordan hadn't earned so much money from the NBA.

After Ballmer received the notice of rejection, he was even more confused; he couldn't understand why Fan Xi would reject him, and he couldn't understand where Fan Xi raised so much money.

This wasn't a small amount.

"We can add up to 1.7 billion US dollars at most; this is the limit."

Ballmer's team gave a precise number, and they analyzed that: "This is very likely Jack Fan's limit pressure; he wants more, now is the time for hunters to compete for patience, we can wait a bit, wait until he loosens his mouth. Sterling gave him pressure, he has to solve this matter before New Year's Day."

Ballmer agreed with the analysis.

Fan Xi kissed Liu Yifei on the forehead; last night, they came back together.

The reason the paparazzi photographed Fan Xi alone was because Liu Yifei was very tired, she was still suffering from jet lag, and she fell asleep in the back seat of Fan Xi's Hummer; the privacy glass prevented the media's long guns and short cannons from photographing Liu Yifei.

After Fan Xi drove the car into the underground garage, he carried Liu Yifei back to the room, at which time Liu Yifei had woken up.

Then, they kissed in front of the burning fireplace; they finally reached this moment of openness, the two young lovers were like water flowing into a canal.

This was a crazy Christmas Eve; Liu Yifei had never been so happy and stimulated. She became a real woman.

After Fan Xi finished the call, he got up to prepare breakfast for his lover who had difficulty moving.

In this process, his phone kept receiving calls.

He completed an epic Christmas battle, and his reputation reached its peak. Many of his friends expressed their congratulations to him over the phone; Stephen Curry said he became a fan of Fan Xi for the first time, and Derek Rose also said this was the most perfect counter-kill he had ever seen; he was deeply impressed by Fan Xi's distribution in the final moments, and he believed Fan Xi had a bit of an artist's temperament and could truly be called a top-tier point guard.

Although Derek Rose's saying this lacked some persuasiveness.

His style of play wasn't a pure point guard.

Westbrook wasn't either; Young Master Wei said on the phone, it was so satisfying, Jack, when you stepped on the basketball, I couldn't help but have a strong resonance. I even hope the Thunder will trade me, and then I will lead the team to kill them in the second year, stepping on the basketball in the same way.

Subsequently, Kevin Durant's complaint was heard on the phone: "... Then you have to win a championship for the Thunder first, and hit a super game-winning shot, and break a few ligaments."

Durant and Westbrook were always loving and killing each other, but it had to be said that they were the most talented and promising young superstar perimeter combination in the league.

Durant, Fan Xi, and Rose were considered the three major superstars of the new generation, and Westbrook was half.

It was hard to imagine that the friendship between these four people was deep-rooted.

"I really want to replicate your basketball career, Jack; if I were an ordinary fan, I would also fall madly in love with you and chase you. It's hard to imagine that when we first met, I actually thought you were a poor kid, and then gave you a famous watch." Kevin Durant began to recall.

Then, he went off track: "So, is Scarlett Johansson really just a pure friend with you? Jack, God, I even thought about letting you help me catch her bathwater, although it wasn't for drinking, but I wanted to take a photo and post it to Moments to satisfy my longing when I was young. You know, ever since I met her once, I gave up all covetous hearts..."

Only then did Fan Xi learn from the chattering Durant that Scarlett Johansson went clubbing with Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez last night.

When eating breakfast, he turned on the TV. MTV's Hollywood Daily Observation channel was playing a video of the three women singing "California Dream" on the nightclub stage.

"... They must have realized it; staying by the side of a prodigal son, it is inevitable to get hurt. Some men, having had them is enough. There is no need to grow old together..." The TV host, a sexy female model, said with emotional words there.

This woman named Lina publicly called out two months ago that she wanted to date Fan Xi.

Although there was a feeling of seeking gimmicks, if Fan Xi gave her a chance, she would definitely use all her skills.

Liu Yifei sat next to Fan Xi, the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Fan Xi picked up the remote control and hurriedly changed the channel, wanting to pretend nothing had happened.

"I think they are all very good people, completely without the airs of female stars."

"So, are they really your confidantes?"

Liu Yifei asked, blinking her eyes.

Cough cough.

Fan Xi couldn't help but cough.

At this time, his phone rang.

It was Old Dunleavy calling.

Old Dunleavy was now the general manager of the Clippers; he was supposed to report this to Sterling, but he called Fan Xi now.

Before he spoke, Fan Xi already knew what he wanted to say.

Because the TNT channel on TV was broadcasting this news, Blake Griffin expressed again: "I hope to be traded, I feel that I can no longer provide greater contributions in the Clippers; they can still defeat the Lakers without me."

This was clearly another forcing of the palace.

Griffin also talked about his view on Mike Brown, saying: "Coach Mike Brown's tactical philosophy is too different from mine; he is just a defensive coach, his understanding of offense is limited to handing the ball to Jack, or Stephen. I don't mean to offend anyone, my thought is... I should get enough respect."

Fan Xi looked at the report on TV, and then listened to Old Dunleavy's report.

Old Dunleavy said that several teams had indeed expressed strong interest in Griffin, and he hoped Fan Xi would make a decision.

Fan Xi actually had a decision long ago.

But this decision had a prerequisite, which was to officially put the Clippers under his own name.