While the video of Wang Yi was taking the French internet by storm, Annie gave him another in-depth interview, further boosting his popularity in France.
Many French fans had heard of Wang Yi but didn't know much about him. After this interview with L'Équipe, however, they learned a great deal more—from his childhood and his entry into the NBA to his performance with the Lakers and everything he had achieved since.
By now, basketball fans all over the world knew his name.
His story had captivated French fans. These days, at least four out of every ten basketball fans in France supported Wang Yi.
It was all thanks to Annie's publicity.
By the time Wang Yi was preparing to leave France with the team, many French companies had already contacted Luo Lin to discuss partnerships with him.
As it happened, this had been Luo Lin's busiest period in a long time.
After Wang Yi's outstanding performance at the Olympic Games, especially after he beat Team America with a 65-point triple-double, advertisers looking to discuss partnerships had all contacted Luo Lin by email or phone to negotiate deals with him.
Wang Yi left it to Sister Luo to screen the advertisers. Once she had narrowed down the options, he would make the final decision.
They had settled on three companies.
The advertising contracts from those three companies would bring in at least $50 million a year.
Meanwhile, after Wang Yi won the Olympic title, sales of his signature shoes had surged again.
Anta's designers were also planning a new pair of shoes just for Wang Yi, in honor of his Olympic victory.
The shoes would only be sold to fans in China.
They would likely sell out in a frenzy as soon as they hit the market.
Thanks to this Olympic