James continued trying to persuade him:
"Our Lakers have chased the championship year after year without success, and our market value has already fallen recently."
"You should know that Nicole also owns shares in the Lakers. When the team's market value falls, it has a big impact on Nicole too, doesn't it?"
"If you came to the Lakers, the team's market value would skyrocket. That would be good for both Nicole and me, wouldn't it?"
Wang Yi poured himself another glass of red wine, took a sip, then said to LeBron James:
"Buddy, although I care about money too, I'm also someone who values loyalty and friendship."
"Owner Tamim has treated me well. If I just up and leave now without leaving anything behind for the Raptors, that'd be downright dishonorable."
Seeing this, LeBron James gave a wry smile, shook his head, and said, "All right, buddy. I understand."
"Let's just say I was out of line bringing it up today."
"Come on, let's drink. We won the championship—we should celebrate."
That night, as the two left the nightclub, James watched Wang Yi get into the car Nicole was driving and head off.
A crafty glint flashed in his eyes, as if he had already grasped a clue.
When Wang Yi and the team returned to Toronto, they received a warm welcome from the fans.
The championship parade held in Toronto was a grand spectacle, unlike anything the city had ever seen.
After the championship parade in Toronto ended, Wang Yi returned to China.
He specifically asked his agent to turn down many of his engagements.
He wanted to take it easy and get some proper rest this summer.
At 37, he was a veteran whose body didn't recover as well as it used to. He couldn't keep up with