NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 523 You're a lucky charm!

After the match, Popovich still politely congratulated his former student Budenholzer, and the two exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Coach Buden remained very respectful to his mentor, listening to his teachings with a smile throughout.

Popovich wasn't too upset. Losing to his own protégé was normal, especially considering the significant difference in strength between the two teams.

Jia Fei specifically sought out Da Chui to exchange his jersey.

Da Chui was surprised that Jia Fei would come to find him, and he was a little apprehensive. Because of his nervousness, he didn't take off his jersey the first time he tried to take it off.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Big Hammer said shyly.

"It's alright, Kyle, you can come to me if you need anything in the future!" Jia Fei said with a smile.

"Okay, thank you!" Big Hammer thanked him repeatedly.

The two players exchanged jerseys, held each other's jerseys, and posed for photos with the media.

Jia Fei took good care of Da Chui, giving him more screen time and exposure, and even gave him the opportunity for an exclusive interview.

Big Hammer wasn't really brain-damaged; he wasn't stupid. He realized Jia Fei was intentionally looking after him and trying to win him over. He couldn't and didn't want to refuse the other party's enthusiasm. To receive such care from the league's top player was something most young NBA players could only dream of.

In fact, Jia Fei is only one year older than Da Chui, but he joined the league earlier and now has a higher status in the industry.

After a 9-game winning streak, the Clippers' record stands at 13 wins and 1 losses, maintaining their position at the top of the league.

The Clippers have not only had an outstanding record this season, but they also give off a very stable vibe. A championship has greatly improved team cohesion, and they no longer need to worry about integration issues, especially considering the serious integration problems they faced at the beginning of last season.

Without a doubt, the Clippers remain the top favorite to win the championship this season. However, they haven't become arrogant or overconfident after winning their first title last season. Instead, they appear more composed, taking things one step at a time. To the untrained eye, their record might seem poor, but a glance at their standings reveals they are still far ahead.

Is this what they call "making a fortune in silence"?

After their game against the Spurs, the Clippers will embark on a three-game road trip in the Eastern Conference.

"Lin Ning, we're going to play an away game in the East. See you on the 24th!" Jia Fei sent a message to Lin Ning.

"See you on the 24th? What's the 24th?" Lin Ning muttered to herself after receiving the message. She checked the calendar and found that the 24th wasn't anything special. She then checked the Clippers' schedule and found that the 24th was the Clippers' home game against the Grizzlies.

The thought of not being able to see Jia Fei compete live for a week made Lin Ning feel inexplicably empty inside.

She had never felt this way before; she had never felt this lingering attachment to any man. She had always been very clear about her feelings; even with her favorite male celebrities, whom she greatly admired, she had never had romantic feelings for them.

The Clippers' three Eastern Conference road trip opponents are the Nets, Hawks, and Wizards.

The Nets and Hawks are definitely rebuilding teams. Although the Hawks acquired Trae Bravo, they are still weak. They think they can quickly rebuild with just Bravo. Even the Running Man team back in the day couldn't do that.

As for the Nets, they're still tanking to accumulate high draft picks! After years of paving the way for the Celtics, they've finally paid off their debts and entered a painful rebuilding phase. Going all-in on aging superstars only leads to disaster if it doesn't work out, and their experience proves that right.

Although the Wizards are not a rebuilding team, and Wall and Beal are still in their prime, expecting them to make any breakthroughs is nothing short of a joke.

The Clippers won all three games, extending their winning streak to 12!

A 12-game winning streak! This is the longest winning streak in the entire league this season, and the Clippers also lead the league with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss.

On November 22, the Clippers players returned to Los Angeles.

"I'm back!" Jia Fei sent a message to Lin Ning after arriving in Los Angeles.

"Okay!" Lin Ning felt her heart beat faster after receiving the message, and she tried her best to control herself from thinking about it.

Two nights later, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Lin Ning received a ticket as usual when the Clippers hosted the Grizzlies.

Lin Ning felt increasingly embarrassed about receiving game tickets from Jia Fei. She wanted to have a serious talk with Jia Fei and ask him to stop sending her game tickets.

But she had no opportunity at the stadium—not before the game started, and even less after the game when Jia Fei was surrounded by reporters. Left with no other option, she could only express her stance through information.

"I hope you won't send me any more tickets in the future!" Lin Ning sent the message, but then felt uneasy. She wondered if Jia Fei would be angry after receiving it.

"Will he think I'm being too dramatic, too ungrateful?" Lin Ning asked herself.

Lin Ning didn't receive Jia Fei's reply until very late at night.

"Sorry I haven't checked my phone. I just saw it. Don't feel bad! Your presence at our stadium is good for us! You're a lucky charm; we haven't lost a game since you came!" Jia Fei's reply left Lin Ning speechless. She knew perfectly well that the so-called "lucky charm" was just something Jia Fei said. She was a materialist who believed in science and never thought such mystical things could really exist.

But Jia Fei's words were so detailed and convincing that Lin Ning didn't know what to say.

"Lin Ning, I like seeing you live. Don't feel like you're getting a good deal. Don't overthink it, just enjoy the game!" Jia Fei's words completely dispelled Lin Ning's idea of ​​declining the ticket.

Lin Ning felt a sense of being pampered, a feeling that was so...so irresistible. She finally understood why the "domineering CEO falls in love with me" trope was so enduring, captivating so many girls. It was just a TV drama; the impact of experiencing it in real life would be even stronger.

Jia Fei basically possesses all the qualities of a domineering CEO. He is not only tall, rich, and handsome, but also has a personality without being arrogant. Sometimes he is domineering but he doesn't completely disregard the other person's feelings. How many girls could resist such a man?

Lin Ning didn't know how Jia Fei really felt about her, but at least she felt that she was slowly starting to fall for him, and it was so difficult for her to extricate herself.

Love is like a bottle of poison. You know perfectly well that if you don't get a happy ending, you'll die from the poison, but you'll still recklessly try it because the happiness it brings is something you may never experience in your life.