NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 245 Star Player's Media Day

"LeBron's back with the Cavaliers, what do you think, Ja?" Durant and Ja Fei couldn't find any new topics to talk about, so they started discussing important league events, and there was no bigger event this summer than the return of Running Man.

Jia Fei seemed indifferent: "I don't care where he goes. Even if he runs to Antarctica, it has nothing to do with me. As long as he's still playing in the NBA, and as long as I encounter his team, I'll beat them!"

Jia Fei's domineering answer surprised even Durant. He didn't expect that less than two years after leaving the Thunder, this guy was already so arrogant as to want to take down James, who had always suppressed him.

"Kevin, when your contract expires, will you choose to go home like him?" Jia Fei suddenly asked Durant.

Durant was a bit stunned; he never expected Jia Fei to ask such a question. If he wanted to "go home," his hometown was Washington, D.C., meaning that if he wanted to follow in the footsteps of the Running Man cast, he would have to transfer to the Wizards.

As for a transfer, he hasn't made any plans yet! Actually, that's not entirely true. Of course, he's considered leaving, but if that day ever comes, he's never considered returning to his hometown team, the Wizards. The Wizards are a playoff team this season, not a pushover, but they've never been on his list of potential destinations.

Durant was momentarily speechless, and Jia Fei could tell from his expression that he hadn't figured out how to respond. The Running Man cast members were definitely quicker in this regard; whether they changed the subject or evaded the question, they could always provide a response. Xiao Shuai is a social butterfly online, but in real life, he's rather shy, seemingly not very good at communicating, and a bit reserved…

"I was just saying, don't take it seriously. Maybe I'll be home before you are!" Jia Fei said with a smile.

Durant didn't understand the meaning behind Jia Fei's words. He always felt that Jia Fei's speech was rich in meaning and somewhat profound, as if he was subtly alluding to something. This made him even more wary of contacting such a person. He felt that he might easily be misled by the other party without even realizing it. Therefore, to be on the safe side, it was best not to get too close to him.

Overall, Jia Fei's signature shoe launch event was a great success. Nike's business operations, the personal support of last season's NBA regular season MVP Kevin Durant, and the media hype all combined to make the launch event a resounding success.

Time flies, and it's already September 29th, the NBA's annual Media Day.

All NBA teams made an appearance on this day, with new and old players showing up together to take official photos and give interviews to the media.

The hottest topic at this year's Media Day wasn't the Spurs, who won the championship last season, nor the Heat, who finished as runners-up, but the Cleveland Cavaliers, who formed a Big Three this summer.

The Running Man actor truly lives up to his reputation as the NBA's number one superstar, having just escaped the embrace of the Big Three only to jump right into theirs. If superstars are addictive, he's a living example.

While the Hawks lack a Big Three, they are still considered one of the top teams in the league, second only to the Cavaliers. Horford is back in top form, and Jia Fei, who recently signed a lucrative contract with Nike, is riding high. All the new additions have arrived and will be unveiled today!

The Hawks' landscape has quietly shifted for the new season... During the team photoshoot, Jia Fei was positioned in the center. He was number one in both his position during the photoshoot and the number of photos taken.

Horford seemed completely unfazed, showing no emotion whatsoever. His personality is indeed perfectly suited to being a second or even third option. Low-key yet capable, unassuming, is another player with similar qualities: LaMarcus Aldridge of the Trail Blazers and LaMarcus Clyde of the Lakers.

In terms of current personal strength, potential, personality, and temperament, Jia Fei is the more suitable person to become the leader of this Eagles team.

Art Mayork was in high spirits today, and he even wore a bright green headband, making him stand out among the Hawks players.

To make a living, you have to wear a green hat!

Regarding the green headband, Jia Fei said to Art Mayork, "Art, it's the same green color, but your green headband looks much cooler than KD's green hat!"

"Really, Ja? I'm so glad! KD, sigh, he just doesn't have any charisma!" Art Mayork said with a disappointed expression. If Durant saw this, he'd probably launch another online attack.

Jia Fei and Art Mayork took a lot of official photos together. Originally, one was a star player and the other was a regular rotation player, so they shouldn't have taken so many photos together. But the photographer wasn't stupid. The relationship between these two is quite special!

It's no secret that Jia Fei is playing "brotherhood basketball" in Atlanta. Of course, Running Man had already played "brotherhood basketball" in Miami before him, but what happened? This summer, Running Man's so-called "brotherhood basketball" came to an end, which is ironic, while Jia Fei's "brotherhood basketball" continues.

It's not that people don't know the value of something, it's that they're afraid to compare it. With the "misdeeds" of the Running Man cast preceding him, Jia Fei's shining image stands out even more. Even Art Mayork has become a sought-after subject for media interviews and photography.

"Jia, you look so handsome today!" Korver said with a smile.

"Jay, you're pretty good too! Don't let the Korean wave get so arrogant, the Chinese wave is the coolest! I like your songs!" Jia Fei joked.

Korver was stunned by what he said, as if the two of them were from two different dimensions.

Art Mayork, being Jia Fei's best friend, asked, "Is it that Chinese rapper who sang 'Chrysanthemum Withered'?"

Jia Fei nodded: "Do you think he looks alike with Kyle?"

Art Mayork thought for a moment and nodded: "They are indeed similar, but their playing styles are different!"

"Playing style? Is he a basketball player too?" Korver asked curiously.

"Of course, he's not a professional. I've seen his videos. He really likes to make fancy passes, and he's quite good at passing without looking!" Art Mayork said in a serious tone, spouting nonsense.

Korver laughed, "I'm really looking forward to playing against him!"

Jia Fei, standing to the side, was laughing so hard he almost cried...

The atmosphere was lively, and soon it was time for media interviews. Jia Fei spotted an old acquaintance on set – Zhou Ling'an.

Zhou Ling'an had interviewed him before, and the two had exchanged contact information. Unexpectedly, she was sent directly to Atlanta to attend the Hawks' media day.

Clearly, she was assigned here most likely because of Jia Fei.

Jia Fei is the Hawks' star player, and he is also of Asian descent.

Zhou Ling'an has a curvaceous figure, especially her upper body, which is very impressive. As fellow Asians, are those girls in China who casually use the B- slit really the same species as her?