Chapter 30: Iverson's Agility

Fan Xi didn't attend the final dinner party and the party afterwards; he and Lamar Odom headed to Madison Square Garden.

Lamar Odom was going to participate in the full-team training and adapt to the venue in advance.

Fan Xi was communicating with Ku Pu Qie Ke about further details; although his contract with the Lakers had officially taken effect, he definitely couldn't play in the game against the New York Knicks tomorrow night.

The New York Knicks finally radiated some new atmosphere in these two years; D'Antoni's arrival had successively brought two superstars, Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, to them.

The fans were also looking forward to the team moving to a higher position.

Fan Xi met D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden, and D'Antoni said to Fan Xi with regret: "I couldn't convince the boss. I have a different view from others; I think you can deserve an eight-figure annual salary."

"And, I will vote for you."

This sentence from D'Antoni made Fan Xi not react for a while.

It wasn't until he accepted the media interview that Fan Xi understood what he meant.

Accepting the CCTV exclusive interview was arranged by the Lakers' public relations manager; in fact, it should have been notified to Fan Xi earlier today.

But at that time Fan Xi wasn't a Lakers player yet; NBA clubs were very rigorous, taking procedural justice more seriously than anything else.

It wasn't until the contract officially took effect that the Lakers' public relations department was allowed to provide work for Fan Xi.

Fan Xi spoke fluent Chinese when accepting the interview from the motherland's media.

The CCTV reporter first congratulated Fan Xi on getting an unprecedented rookie contract and felt encouraged by his achievements. At the same time, he conveyed the love of domestic fans for him, saying that Fan Xi was now the number one in the sports-type stars in the country.

Fan Xi was secretly surprised.

Then the reporter told Fan Xi that the NBA released a new clause: any NBA player can enter the All-Star sequence as long as they get 1 million fan votes, and this vote will be directly converted into an official vote.

Less than 4 hours after the announcement, Fan Xi, who possessed huge appeal because of this contract event, had already received 160,000 votes; following this trend, it was very likely that he would become the first All-Star voted in by fans in history.

(Because although other All-Stars were voted in by fans, every year the NBA official would give a list, and let fans vote on the list.)

Fan Xi was surprised by this; this was something he hadn't expected at all.

He had no plans for the All-Star game.

Now, it gave him a huge surprise.

If he finally entered the All-Star game and competed on the same stage with the most powerful and popular superstars in the current League, it must be a very cool thing.

Then, in the interview, Fan Xi talked about his family for the first time; he told the public that his parents were doing business in the country, so they had money to support him in studying abroad since high school, and even gave up his studies in the last two years to pursue his basketball dream.

"In fact, before I got the Lakers' 10-day contract, my father told me that he could only give me 1 month; if I hadn't achieved anything, I would have to go back to the country to learn business with him."

Fan Xi said this sentence.

The reporter laughed, and he said: "Then he should be very happy to see your results now."

Fan Xi raised his eyebrows: "I have been hiding it from him."

"It's probably impossible to hide it, because your fame in the country is already very, very amazing."

The CCTV reporter said with a smile.

The two chatted about Fan Xi's university career, the story with Stephen Curry, and talked about future plans. Fan Xi said that the next step was steady and stable improvement, and finishing these two years of contract well; if he could help the team win the championship, it would be the best result.

"The Lakers gave me this contract that exceeded the convention and also bore great pressure; Kobe told me that this was a big gamble. He hoped I wouldn't live up to the team's big gamble and give those rumors a loud slap in the face."

Fan Xi said so.

Speaking of this, the reporter asked Fan Xi the last question: "Just a few hours ago, the Nets' starting point guard Devin Harris said he wanted to teach you a lesson in the next game; he is very unhappy with your big contract. Do you think, what are your odds of winning?"

Fan Xi raised his eyebrows. "Only after playing will I know."

His face was full of confidence.

This was the biggest difference between him and Yao Ming who made a name for himself in the NBA before. Yao Ming was that kind of gentle and refined good person, but Fan Xi was a person who 'returned tooth for tooth and eye for eye', with sharp edges.

Tai Lei Si Wu Fu Te and Selena also didn't attend the dinner party and the party afterwards, because there were always some men who wanted to run over to pick up the plane and strike up a conversation with the two female stars, which made them feel bored. And... the man Kim Kardashian married was really low-grade.

They just found an excuse and left.

On the way, Selena also complained: "I feel their marriage won't last long; Kim Kardashian is not a long-term person. After she gets tired of playing, she will definitely change to the next object, an object that can keep her maintaining the topic degree."

Selena played the role of a 'prophet'.

Tai Lei echoed on the side: "Yes, I heard that NBA players are not fuel-efficient lamps; each of them will raise one or two lovers in every away game."

Her sentence made Selena inexplicably nervous. Her damn possessiveness was stirring again; she didn't want others to share her Jack; she only wanted to enjoy that kind of soul-haunting, one-shot-into-the-soul feeling alone.

"There are exceptions." Selena said in a low voice, as if arguing, and as if comforting herself.

"By the way, Selena, I met a very interesting boy today. He looks very handsome and charming; I seem to like him a bit. If God arranges for me to see him again next time, I will definitely ask him for contact information." Tai Lei Si Wu Fu Te covered her chest and made a little girl look.

Selena rolled her eyes at her. "Come on, Miss Swift. You will meet seventeen or eighteen interesting boys when you go shopping; you creative singers love fantasy the most, seeing one and loving one. I can guarantee that your lace news will support the street tabloids of the whole Hollywood in the future, just like Britney Spears back then."

"No! No! No!"

Swift waved her hands repeatedly: "This time it's really different; he is the kind of... that looks very special, very special..."

Selena didn't listen to her nagging anymore, but called to book tickets, booking two tickets for the New Jersey Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers.

Swift asked strangely: Isn't it watching the Knicks' game when arriving in New York? I heard the Knicks have two more superstars this year, Carmelo Anthony and Stoudemire!

"I'm not going to watch the game. Tai Lei, when the time comes, I'll tell you a surprise, you will definitely be startled." Selena said to her good girlfriend like this.

Mysteriously sold a suspense.

Tai Lei didn't talk to her much, turned her head to the side, and her brain began to recall the shy and handsome Jack... really an unforgettable handsome man. If falling in love with him, walking in the sunset, it should be very cool, right.

The storm about Fan Xi was still spreading; more and more players expressed their dissatisfaction. Including John Wall, this number one draft pick even jumped out to express that it was very unfair: if an undrafted player can get a higher salary, why should we compete for the first pick? This is a serious salary inversion.

And many players expressed that they wanted to appeal to the end.

Both labor and management seemed to feel this powerful driving force, but the League headquarters, David Stern, remained unmoved.

He just secretly told Adam Silver: "Wait until you take office to promulgate a new clause, no longer allowing this kind of loophole behavior."

"Then Jack?" Adam Silver didn't understand.

"Of course it is freedom if not prohibited by law." David Stern made a black humor: "You can name it 'Jack Clause'."

"Just like the previous 'Bird Clause', 'Arenas Clause'."

Adam Silver spread his palms; he muttered in his heart: Wouldn't that let Fan Xi take a big advantage that no one has ever had before. 【

Although he did not understand why David Stern would do this, he admired Stern greatly; he believed there must be a reason for Stern's actions, only that he himself had not yet figured it out.

Could it be that the player named Fan Xi would truly become a superstar in the future?

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Fan Xi ignored the surging public opinion outside and sat before his computer, carefully studying the technical and tactical characteristics of Devin Harris.

Devin Harris's ability lies between an "elite player" and an "All-Star player." To say he is strong, he has no major achievements. To say he is weak, he can still play a few good games.

Overall, he belongs to the attacking type of player, but he is different from John Wall or Derek Rose. Wall and Rose have outstanding explosive power and extremely strong physical fitness; they are the heavy cavalry of point guards.

Devin Harris's frame is much weaker, and his explosive power is not as strong as those two, but he is extremely fast and good at using rhythm to create timing differences, and he also has a certain shooting ability.

By his standards, he is certainly not as good as Derek Rose and John Wall.

But the more Fan Xi watched, the more nervous he became.

Because with his current physical condition, he could actually limit breakthrough experts with astonishing physical fitness like Derek Rose and John Wall to some extent.

The light, nimble, and technical style of someone like Devin Harris made him harder to fathom, because his agility talent and coordination were mediocre; what he was strong in now was explosive power and speed.

What was to be done?

If he were really allowed to break through a few times in a row, he would truly build up momentum.

Fan Xi inevitably fell into worry.

Just then, ring-ring! Ring-ring! Ring-ring!

His mobile WeChat rang.

It was a video message from his cousin-uncle.

Fan Xi froze, focusing his attention.

He did not have a good impression of this cousin-uncle, who ran a sports brand OEM factory in China. Initially, Fan Xi's mother helped him get the business started, but later he went independent, and Fan Xi's parents even gave him some support.

But this man was insatiable; he actually poached many of the Fan family's businesses, leading to the Fan family's business eventually becoming smaller than his.

Although the two families still maintained a superficial calm, and Fan Xi's mother still kept in touch with him out of regard for her maiden family.

But Fan Xi was not very willing to deal with such people.

However, after hesitating for a long time, he finally accepted the video call.

A chubby, round face immediately appeared on the screen, squeezing out a face full of kind yet fawning smiles.

Fan Xi couldn't help but say unpleasantly: "Is there something, Cousin-uncle?"

The cousin-uncle on the other end quickly took the opportunity to say: "Little Xi, I'm in New York now and want to chat with you. I'm not familiar with things here..."

He spoke in a very ingratiating and fawning manner.

Fan Xi thought something had actually happened to him, so he said to him, "Fine, I'll come over to see you."

Who knew, this cousin-uncle actually mentioned the name of a high-end hotel and said he wanted to have a meal with Fan Xi, promising him a huge surprise.

Fan Xi felt something was wrong right then.

But, after all, he was a relative from his mother's side.

He had to give some face.

It just so happened that the hotel was only a few minutes away from the hotel he was staying at.

He took a shower, changed his clothes, and walked over.

Just as he entered the hotel restaurant and pushed the door open.

Fan Xi knew he had come to the wrong place.

Because, apart from the cousin-uncle he knew, everyone else was a stranger.

And they were all looking at him with great enthusiasm and flattery.

As the saying goes, those who show courtesy for no reason are either treacherous or thieves.

Fan Xi turned to leave.

The cousin-uncle hurried over to grab his hand, patting his shoulder, and said enthusiastically: "Little Xi, these are all my business partners. They heard you are winning glory for the country in the NBA and all want to meet you, this national hero."

The cousin-uncle pulled Fan Xi over and introduced them one by one: "This is the chairman of such-and-such brand, this is the general manager of such-and-such brand, this is the deputy general manager of such-and-such brand..."

After a string of introductions, Fan Xi's face turned almost green.

Just then, the final heavyweight figure appeared. He was also the super big boss the cousin-uncle spoke of, the owner of the second-largest sports shoe brand in China.

"This one is truly remarkable, Little Xi. Many NBA stars wear his brand's shoes. I think you could wear his shoes too; he will surely give you an unprecedented price for my sake."

The cousin-uncle spoke with great flair.

He felt he had so much face today. He was an OEM factory owner and usually had to lower his head when meeting brand owners, as he needed them to provide business. But now, when he discovered that the Chinese point guard who had made a name for himself in the NBA was his nephew, he immediately became glorious and patted his chest to organize this group of brand bosses to meet Fan Xi in the United States.

These brands had seen photos of Fan Xi from childhood to adulthood and believed it, so they swarmed over.

"Hello, Fan Xi. I came here specifically for you. Our brand is entering the international market and is in great need of a brand ambassador like you who is young, full of vitality, and has broad prospects."

The owner of the second-largest domestic brand stood up and reached out to Fan Xi. He was very sincere.

It was completely different from the oily, smooth-talking style of the cousin-uncle; he was worthy of being a big businessman.

Moreover, he seemed very observant, knowing that Fan Xi did not like this scene and also seeing that Fan Xi might not like this cousin-uncle who was full of boasting.

He continued: "I really had no other way to contact you, so I could only meet you this way. Perhaps you feel awkward, but my sincerity is absolutely without any discount."

He held Fan Xi's hand tightly.

Fan Xi's complexion improved.

Then, he let go of his hand and made a gesture that shocked the entire room.

Ten!

He said to Fan Xi:

"1 billion."

This number stunned everyone.

Truly wealthy.

Fan Xi's cousin-uncle's face changed drastically. He had originally wanted to let these brand owners see his connections so he could get more orders for his factory. He never expected this biggest boss to come over and talk directly to Fan Xi, even saying he would give him 1 billion. If Fan Xi really got 1 billion, then his own... wouldn't the plan to acquire the land of Fan Xi's father's factory fall through, and wouldn't their family's capital shortage be quickly relieved?

Fan Xi's cousin-uncle was panicked to the extreme.

At the same time, Fan Xi also felt his heart almost jump out. Although the 23 million US dollars offered by the Lakers was already an astronomical figure, this 1 billion number still made Fan Xi's heart race; he had never seen so much money in his life.

Therefore, his emotions fluctuated violently and uncontrollably.

It even spread to his mind... This shock immediately triggered brain waves, and the brain waves rushed toward that energy halo... Hum!

The energy halo was instantly lit up.

Fan Xi saw a familiar figure... Allen Iverson!

It was Allen Iverson again.

Fan Xi's speed came from Allen Iverson.

Unexpectedly, after lighting up the energy halo this time, he once again obtained a talent from Allen Iverson: agility, which is flexibility.

Wow!

Watching the images of Iverson flashing and moving in his mind, Fan Xi was completely convinced.

At the same time, he felt the bones throughout his body become more flexible, with a hidden energy flowing through his entire body.

He revealed a comfortable smile.

At the same time, he also realized a very important thing, which was: Devin Harris, you are dead!

Even heaven wants you destroyed.

No wonder people say, whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.

Devin Harris is a living example.

Meanwhile, Devin Harris was still fantasizing about using Fan Xi's poor flexibility and rhythm to make Fan Xi lose his way, and then stepping on Fan Xi's head to rise to the top.

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