First Time Accepting An Interview

As per tradition, after the game ends, the main players from both teams shake hands.

The Warriors' star player, Curry, first hugged James and Brow, exchanging a few words.

Then, he walked towards Wang Yi.

A hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

He said to Wang Yi, "Your three-pointers are very strong!"

Wang Yi replied, "Yours aren't weak either."

A signature elementary school student-like smile appeared on Curry's face.

Even though he had grown a beard, his smile was still so cute.

He truly lived up to the title of God of Cuteness.

He said, "I hope we can compete against each other on the court."

Wang Yi's eyes also surged with fighting spirit:

"Me too."

If given the chance, who wouldn't want to challenge the strongest in their field?

After bidding farewell to the Warriors, Wang Yi planned to head towards the player tunnel.

But at that moment, James patted Wang Yi's shoulder, "Wang, don't go yet."

Wang Yi asked, confused, "Something wrong?"

James pointed to a beautiful reporter walking towards them:

"An ESPN reporter wants to do a post-game interview with you."

"Huh? Me?"

Wang Yi was quite surprised.

Post-game interviews were usually for the most outstanding player on the winning team.

The Lakers had lost, so technically, no Lakers player should be eligible for an interview.

Even if they were to interview a Lakers player, it should be James or Brow.

There was no way it would be him.

James chuckled, revealing a row of white teeth.

He said, "You don't need to be surprised. Perhaps your good luck is about to begin after this game."

Many people said James was hypocritical, that he liked to put on a show for everything, calling him a fake.

But no matter what, as a team leader, he was still outstanding.

Wang Yi nodded again, "Thank you."

The beautiful blonde reporter had already arrived in front of Wang Yi.

The cameraman followed, the lens focused on Wang Yi.

Wang Yi had experienced this feeling before.

When he first joined the NBA, domestic media had praised him to the skies.

Every time he went out, he would inevitably be met by numerous reporters with their long lenses and cameras.

But after entering the NBA, with his repeated injuries and being overlooked by the team, the domestic media couldn't wait to tear him down.

As for the NBA reporters, they had barely interviewed him once.

The beautiful reporter greeted him first, her smile bright:

"Hi, Wang. I hope I didn't mispronounce your name."

Clearly, she was joking.

Wang Yi replied generously, "You didn't mispronounce it, just the pronunciation wasn't quite standard."

The beautiful reporter was slightly surprised.

She had interviewed a few Eastern players before.

For example, Yao and Yi.

Their common characteristic was that they were a bit shy and reserved at first.

But this Wang was very generous.

Interviewing someone like this would be easy.

She continued, "Your performance tonight was incredible. Can you tell us why?"

Wang Yi organized his thoughts and replied:

"This is what I deserve. I train every day, day in and day out, for over a decade; I left my home and came here alone. All these efforts were for this moment."

He didn't act, nor did he hypocritically thank this person or that person.

He only thanked himself.

Thanking himself for persisting no matter how difficult things got.

The beautiful reporter then asked:

"When Stephen Curry shook your hand just now, what did he say? Are you comfortable revealing it?"

Wang Yi smiled mysteriously and joked, "That's a secret between men."

The exchange between players was considered private between the two.

Without Curry's permission, he certainly wouldn't casually reveal his conversation with Curry.

First, it was out of respect for Curry.

Second, a top player like Curry was too much of a hot topic. He was currently just a player on a short-term contract. If he said something wrong, public opinion would overwhelm him.

Although he had already been thoroughly criticized by domestic media and fans, his ability to handle pressure had been honed.

However, it was better to avoid trouble if possible.

The beautiful reporter finally said, "Thank you, Wang. I look forward to your next game."

Wang Yi gave a wry smile.

He wasn't sure if the Lakers would offer him another short-term contract after his performance.

After all, the Lakers had a crowded guard rotation, and signing him again would make it too bloated.

Through the players' tunnel and back to the locker room.

The players congratulated him again.

Wang Yi, however, was a bit anxious and said, "Everyone, I apologize, but I have something urgent to attend to."

He quickly went into the shower room, showered briefly, and changed his clothes.

Then he was about to leave.

Just then, James and Brow blocked Wang Yi:

"Wang, come with us to the press conference. I think the reporters will have a lot of questions for you."

Generally, only players who performed exceptionally well on the court could accompany the team's two big stars to the post-game press conference.

Wang Yi, however, shook his head: "I'm very sorry, I have something urgent."

With that, he hurried out of the team locker room.

James looked surprised.

It was rare for players to refuse to attend a press conference.

After all, it was also an opportunity to showcase themselves.

However, since Wang said he had an urgent matter, he didn't press further.

Meanwhile, in China, inside the Tencent NBA broadcast booth.

The two commentators were still summarizing Wang Yi's performance:

"I can only say amazing, explosively amazing!"

"Nine three-pointers in five minutes, scoring the team's final twenty-eight points. He almost single-handedly led the team to a comeback. It was truly stunning."

"We look forward to Wang Yi's even better performance."

At the same time, in the bullet comments, besides a screen full of "666," someone said:

"Where are the haters from earlier? Didn't they say they'd livestream eating dirt if Wang Yi made eight three-pointers?"

"You think too highly of the haters. Haters only jump out and act ferocious when players perform poorly. When players do well, they all retreat into their shells."

"Come on, haters, show yourselves."

However, not a single hater dared to appear.

Meanwhile, Wang Yi had already arrived at the visiting team's locker room.

He was blocking the entrance to the visiting team's locker room.

He had something very important to do.

Soon, the news that Wang Yi was blocking the visiting team's locker room quickly spread to the Lakers' locker room.

Upon hearing this, all the Lakers players' expressions changed.

Blocking the visiting team's locker room was a serious matter.

It could result in league penalties, and in severe cases, multiple game suspensions.

However, as Wang Yi was a Lakers player, his teammates naturally couldn't stand by and do nothing.

As a team, a collective.

Fight together, bear burdens together!

Guard Caruso was the first to walk down the long corridor towards the opposing team's locker room.

The head coach's heart tightened when he saw the situation.

He warned everyone, "Absolutely no fighting!"

Then he said to a staff member nearby:

"Hurry and find a way to get LeBron back here!"

LeBron James, as the team's leader, had his own methods and could keep the other players in line.

Many troublemakers, under his command, wouldn't cause further issues; instead, they'd put on dazzling performances.

The staff member quickly acknowledged and jogged towards the press conference venue.