123:Beach Painting (35/40)
Winning the rookie game VP, Link was really busy this night. His feat shocked the basketball media around the world. Therefore, it is natural that after the game, he accepted round after round of interviews.
From sideline interviews to press conferences, Link felt the spotlight for the first time.
In Los Angeles, on the biggest stage in the world, Link did the most incredible thing. There is no doubt that he is now a veritable star.
After the game, Link naturally received many blessings. Grizzlies teammates, Jeff Austin, Blue teammates, etc., most of their reactions were very surprised, and Link's win of the rookie game was indeed too unexpected.
Jeff Austin must be very happy now, and today's game has undoubtedly increased Link's commercial value by several levels. Losing the draft, taking away the honor from the double champion, and yellow-skinned his topicality is definitely more than the previous rookie game VPs. Of course, the bottom line is that Chris Wallace will have to spend a lot of money to keep Link next season.
After all, he's the first rookie Game VP winner in Grizzlies history!
Regardless, Link undoubtedly had a legendary night. By the time the legendary night was over, it was already 11 o'clock.
Link hurried out of the locker room, and after a few turns in the players' tunnel at the Staples Center, he finally met the person he wanted to see most today - Rachel Demita.
Rachel is not yet famous, and it stands to reason that she is not allowed to enter the players' tunnel. But the on-site staff, in fact, can make an exception for the players once in a while. As long as you don't bring all your seven aunts and eight aunts to the players' tunnel, the staff generally don't embarrass the players. That's why Rachel was able to get a glimpse of the Staples Center's players' tunnel.
"Link! You're amazing! After seeing Link, Rachel rushed up to him with excitement and gave him a big hug.
Link was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect the other party to be so enthusiastic. It's a pity that it's winter, and everyone is dressed more
"Look at you, you've changed so much! You're much stronger than you used to be, Link. Moreover, there are more and more celebrities. What does it feel like to win the VP of the Rookie Game? Rachel took Link's arm and flipped it over and over again, stroking his abdomen, marveling at Link's drastic change.
Link froze directly, from childhood to adulthood, counting the more than twenty years before he crossed over, he had never been touched by a girl! Moreover, it is still a whole body stroking back and forth
"How? Have you started to learn how to speak as a journalist now? Link hurriedly made a joke, and Rachel gave up.
"No, it's just an inquiry between friends, Link, between friends. Oh my God, I didn't think I used to suspect that the NBA's rookie game VP was a fake professional player. Rachel blushes at the thought of her encounter with Link at the amusement park.
It's like a silly girl pointing at Wall's nose and asking, "Do you really know how to play basketball?" ”
"It's not your fault, there were probably only a few dozen people in Oklahoma who knew me at that time. Let's go, let's go out for a drink. It's Los Angeles, and we can't spend the whole night in the tunnel of the players. ”
"Alright, let's go!" Before Rachel could speak, her classmates readily agreed.
Link doesn't know the person who travels with Rachel, but seriously, the appearance is not low at all. Obviously, being able to meet and get along with an NBA star makes her very excited.
Rachel and Link know each other, and the way they met is very special. So no matter how famous he is, Rachel only feels like Link is a friend.
But that's not the case for Rachel's classmates, and it's likely to be the only time in her life that she'll have access to an NBA star.
Looking at the brown-haired girl's straight eyes, Link swallowed. Link, who had been hunting for high-pick rookies on the basketball court, suddenly felt like he had become prey.
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Los Angeles is very different from the loneliness of Memphis. Even at night, you'll never get bored in Los Angeles.
It has been said that the reason why Randolph suddenly got his head after going to Memphis was because the guy went out at night and found that there was nothing to do in Memphis, so he simply went back to sleep.
It's a joke, but it's a vivid picture of the difference between big cities like Memphis and Los Angeles.
After consulting Kobe Bryant by text, Link took the two beauties to Manhattan Beach. Bryant said that Manhattan Beach is not as famous as Santa Monica Beach and not as many people. But the consumption here is high, and the people who come are all rich, and they are not afraid of encountering all kinds of mixed streams.
And high consumption means high sense of quality. Bryant's exact words were: "You take two girls with you, you can't just take them for a walk on the dirty beach." ”
Once on Manhattan Beach, even Link was breathtaking.
Manhattan Beach is located in the famous affluent area of Los Angeles, and it is also one of the most expensive waterfronts in the United States.
Although it's almost 12 a.m. now, you can still see countless handsome guys and beauties on this beach, as well as expensive sports cars and luxurious villas along the coast. Colorful lights make it look vibrant, and the nightlife of the rich in Los Angeles may just be getting started!
In this place away from the hustle and bustle, looking at the charming atmosphere of California's coastal city, Link finally knows what quality is!
It's no wonder that everyone loves a big city like Los Angeles, including NBA stars.
Link found a small bar on the beach with a beautiful view of Manhattan Beach. And because it's a wealthy area, the quality of the people here is relatively high and won't bother Link.
If it's in Santa Monica Beach, I guess Link won't be able to sign his autograph tonight.
As always, Link entertained himself with a glass of juice. After watching Kobe Bryant's training, Link didn't dare to relax at all. An "old guy" works so hard, how dare he mess around? So, he also decided to avoid alcohol, sugar and all high-calorie foods during the season.
Rachel and her classmates didn't have that much to worry about, so both girls ordered cocktails.
When they got to the beach, Rachel and her classmates said they needed to go to the bathroom to touch up their makeup. But when they returned, Link, obediently, was simply stunned by Rachel.
Rachel, who was still like a girl next door just now, turned into a mature and sexy goddess in an instant after putting on makeup and putting her hair down.
"What's wrong?" Noticing that Link had been staring at his face, Rachel asked with a smile.
"Nothing, uh, this place isn't bad, is it?"
"It's just amazing! I've never been to Manhattan Beach, and I've traveled to Los Angeles to Santa Monica before. Look at this place, it's just too luxurious! Rachel looked around, Oklahoma couldn't compare to this.
"You said you wanted to be a basketball reporter? Still changed majors? So, what's going on now? Link started talking to Rachel about her studies, and as for her classmates, who were frantically filming the surroundings with their phones, she seemed to be completely messed up in the luxurious beach.
"It's nice to be able to continue doing what I love in another way, and I feel good. Did you know Link? I hadn't watched basketball for a long time before I met you. I felt as if I didn't have the courage to face it. But since I got to know you, learned about your experiences and watched you grow step by step, I suddenly felt that my setbacks were nothing at all. ”
Rachel said, taking a sip of her drink, and it seemed like she really enjoyed talking to Link about these kinds of things.
"Maybe I won't be able to play NAA anymore and realize my dream of professional basketball. But seriously, why not go the other way? As long as you truly love in your heart, nothing can stop you. That's all you taught me, Link. Now, you're a rookie VP. I hope that I can do a good job as a basketball reporter in the future. ”
"You will, Rachel, I promise. You play well and understand the ball, and you are very good at chatting and very good-looking," said Link, who paused. Isn't it juice that you drink yourself? Why is it brave to drink fruit juice?
Hearing Link boast of his beauty, Rachel lowered her head slightly, her face even flushed slightly, and she didn't know if it was because of her shyness or alcohol.
"Thanks for the compliment, Link."
"Well, I'm just telling the truth. So if you're a basketball reporter, no problem. ”
The atmosphere was a little delicate, and as he drank the juice in front of him, Link suddenly felt too bored. But it can't be helped, and indulgence often doesn't end too well.
It's hard to be a professional player!
At two o'clock in the morning, Link took Rachel and her classmates back to the hotel. At this time, the faces of the two girls were red and they looked a little drunk.
After getting out of the car, Rachel's classmates gave Link her phone number and smiled meaningfully.
Link could only respond with an embarrassed smile, he didn't think anything about the girl. It's not that he's upright, but if he moves Rachel's classmates, he and Rachel will be embarrassed in the future.
"Link, thank you for your hospitality." Rachel also got out of the car and hugged Link again.
"You're my friend, as it should be." Link was still cursing the damn winter in his heart.
"The next time we meet, I'll entertain you. Keep it up, Link, the rookie game VP isn't the end for you yet. ”
Rachel's eyes were a little misty because of the alcohol, and her face was slightly red. The two were so close that Link could even smell the perfume on her. Link looked at the ignorant classmate behind Rachel, uncomfortable!
"You too, keep up the good work."
With that, Link was about to watch them leave. But Rachel leaned over to Link and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
"Goodbye, Link."
Link froze in place and swallowed. It is quite common in the United States for family and friends to kiss each other to say goodbye, but for Link, a "Chinese", it can be unusual at all.
After waving goodbye to the two, Link also got into the taxi. He took out Rachel's number, smiled, and threw it out the window, drifting away in the wind.
The night in Los Angeles was not easy.