NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 582 2019-20 Season

After concluding the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup debriefing, Jia Fei returned to Los Angeles with Art Mayok. The start of the new season is drawing ever closer, and the media day is just days away.

Back in Los Angeles, Jia Fei rested for a few days without scheduling any high-intensity training. This offseason, he was either training or playing games, using matches as training. The World Cup was truly intense, far exceeding the intensity of his previous training camps. He didn't even have time to go fishing with his old friend Kemba Walker all summer, making his life exceptionally fulfilling.

Fortunately, his efforts paid off. He successfully helped the Chinese men's basketball team secure a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics and also set a new team record in the Men's Basketball World Cup.

On September 22, Jia Fei invited Lin Ning to go to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

During their time in China, the two occasionally kept in touch, but they hadn't met in person for so long. So they were both very happy to see each other.

"I watched all your matches, and I was really excited while watching them!" Lin Ning looked excited and thrilled, as if he were in the game himself.

"It's a pity we didn't win the championship!" Jia Fei said with some regret.

"I really can't even imagine winning the championship. It's too difficult to rely on just you and Artest. The Chinese men's basketball team's foundation isn't strong enough. You've already done a great job. Without you, I can't imagine that we could make history!" Lin Ning's eyes shone with admiration.

Jia Fei enjoyed seeing Lin Ning admire him; in fact, no man would dislike seeing the woman he liked show him such admiration.

"The new season is about to begin, and we will win the championship, a three-peat! I want to build my own dynasty with the Clippers!" Jia Fei declared boldly!

Lin Ning didn't think Jia Fei was bragging at all. If you had watched their games last season, you would know that he wasn't bragging at all. They went from a dominant performance in the regular season to a crushing victory in the playoffs without encountering any major difficulties.

"You can do it, I believe in you!" Lin Ning looked at Jia Fei with clear, innocent eyes.

Jia Fei couldn't resist taking her hand. Lin Ning's hand recoiled slightly as if she had been electrocuted, but she didn't actually pull it back.

And so, on a bridge in Long Beach, the two walked hand in hand, talking as if they were the only two people there.

Jia Fei made no further move. In his view, even if he really wanted to take things further with Lin Ning, he didn't want to do it. He'd just let things take their course, step by step; there was no need to rush. People who were too hasty often only lasted three seconds before giving up.

The following day, Jia Fei met Kyle Anderson at the team's training facility.

As soon as the two met, Kyle Anderson greeted them in a friendly manner, and Jia Fei hugged him.

"Have you found a place yet?" Jia Fei asked, expressing his concern.

"Not yet, still looking. I'm staying in a hotel right now!" Kyle Anderson told the truth. He respected Jia Fei and liked this player who shared Chinese heritage with him. He had watched Jia Fei play for the Chinese men's basketball team during the offseason on his computer, and his interest in joining the team was growing.

Representatives from China have also contacted him, and while he hesitated, he was genuinely interested. His mother has always been supportive of him joining the Chinese men's basketball team, which has now shifted his preference towards joining over not joining.

“I’ll have someone help you look for it. I know Los Angeles better than you do!” Jia Fei said with a smile.

"This...it's too much trouble for you!" Kyle Anderson said somewhat apologetically.

"It's nothing, we're teammates, don't be so polite with me!" After saying that, Jia Fei immediately made a call to his agent and asked him to help Da Chui find a house.

As the top player in the league, Jia Fei's agent, Jeff Schwartz, has made a fortune from his relationship with him, and naturally, he obeys Jia Fei's every request. Jeff Schwartz immediately ordered his men to help Jia Fei find a house; his efficiency was absolutely top-notch.

Jia Fei's loyalty and enthusiasm also pleased Kyle Anderson, who felt the warmth of his new team.

Before we knew it, it was the 28th, the NBA's Media Open Day.

Los Angeles was naturally the hottest city for this year's Media Day, and the Lakers and Clippers were also the hottest cities for the new season.

The Clippers are the defending champions, boasting Jia Fei, arguably the best player in Chinese basketball and also the best player in the NBA; their popularity and strength need no further explanation. Meanwhile, the Lakers formed a Big Three during the offseason and have been rated by media outlets like ESPN as the team most likely to end the Clippers' championship run in the new season.

On that day, a large number of reporters came to cover the event, something unimaginable even a few years ago when 58.com and Shafen were still around.

His current 15-man roster for the Clippers is as follows:

Inside players: Olynyk, Art Mayork, Hartenstein

Wings: Jia Fei, Paul George, Gallinari, Dillon Bridges, Kyle Anderson, Grant Williams

Guards: Beverley, Brunson, Hart, Bruce Brown, Mann

Rookies Mann and Grant Williams were a bit shy, as this was their rookie season, while Bridges and other young players were already in their first season, so they seemed more natural.

Next came the photo shoot, and Jia Fei, as the team leader, naturally had the most photos taken.

It's worth mentioning that Bridges, Brunson, and Hart all come from the same university—Villanova.

It's worth noting that these three players were key contributors to Villanova's championship run. In addition to these three, there was another player named DiVincenzo, who is currently with the Bucks.

Whether Jia Fei truly intends to reunite Villanova's classmates is unknown. What everyone does know is that the Clippers will heavily utilize these three players next season, making them key rotation players in the team's second unit.

Brunson is short and has a big head, so his physical attributes seem quite average. But this guy is very strong, tough, and has an exceptionally strong ability to attack with the ball.

Jia Fei has high hopes for this person. The team's main improvement for the new season is to develop from within, and Brunson, who had few opportunities last season, will be the main ball-handler in the team's second unit.

Mann and Gwyneth Paltrow will have relatively fewer opportunities this season. The Clippers have too many players who can play, and they are all young. Apart from a few players being a bit fragile, they have no other problems.

Clippers head coach Mike Budenholzer, looking radiant, also made an appearance today. He was clearly delighted; since joining the Clippers, he has already won two consecutive championships, becoming one of the league's top championship coaches. He certainly has reason to be happy; with a strong and well-equipped team aiming for a three-peat, he has the opportunity to reach another career peak!