NBA's King of Talking

"Drive carefully, our lives and fortunes are in your hands! And don't be so cocky, you've been on Sports Illustrated, you've already made a big splash!" Jia Fei couldn't help but complain.

When Jia Fei talked about Kemba Walker's glorious achievements, he immediately stopped being furious: "Oh right, I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated. I put that cover in my room and would admire it before going to bed when I lived at home, wondering why I was so handsome back then!"

“You’re handsome now too!” Jia Fei said in a serious tone, spouting nonsense.

"You, Ja, do you think so too?" Kemba Walker grinned from ear to ear.

"Of course, that's the truth!" Jia Fei continued to spout nonsense with a straight face.

Looking out the car window, Oriac knew he had essentially said goodbye to the NBA...

Miami, Florida’s second-largest city, is located on Biscayne Bay in the Florida peninsula and was once known as “God’s waiting room.”

Sun, sand, bikinis—this place is perfect for a vacation. As long as you have enough US dollars, this is paradise!

Jia Fei has some US dollars, but not that many. Before signing a lucrative contract, he needs to be careful with his money, otherwise he will need to make a living even after leaving the NBA.

At the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Jia Fei met Maria Sharapova, who had long blonde hair, under the guidance of Mark, the marketing manager of Nike.

Sharapova, with her long hair flowing over her shoulders, wore a white dress with yellow polka dots and white high heels. She carried a handbag, and her delicate features and deep, captivating eyes were incredibly alluring.

Her outfit and overall demeanor today were completely different from what she displayed on the court, and this contrast made Jia Fei's heart beat faster.

“Maria, this is Jia Fei, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion last season! Jia, this is Maria Sharapova, the tennis Grand Slam winner!” Mark introduced Jia Fei and Sharapova naturally.

"Hello, Maria, I'm Jia Fei!" Jia Fei greeted her with a smile.

"It's you!" Sharapova couldn't hide the surprise in her eyes, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. "Aren't you from the Thunder?"

Jia Fei nodded, somewhat surprised that she even knew about his team.

"Have we met before?" Sharapova continued to ask.

Jia Fei smiled and continued nodding.

"Um...it seems like it was last year, at the US Open, I think..." Sharapova looked really beautiful as she touched her forehead and recalled, just like an innocent girl.

"Yes, you even signed my autograph back then!" Jia Fei was quite surprised, not expecting this tennis sweetheart to have such an excellent memory.

Mark clapped and laughed, "You two know each other? That's great! This collaboration is sure to be a success!"

"It really is you!" Sharapova smiled happily. She was very happy. Jia Fei had left a deep impression on her at last year's US Open. Even though more than half a year had passed and she had played many matches and signed autographs for many fans, she still remembered that tall and handsome young man.

There are always countless connections between people. Some of these connections bring two people together, while others make them friends.

Sharapova is 188cm tall, and with high heels, she is over 1.9 meters tall. Jia Fei doesn't have a significant height advantage when standing next to her.

Jia Fei thought to himself that if he were dating a girl like this, he probably would have needed to stand on something to kiss her in his past life!

As for that aspect, there shouldn't be much of a problem. Regardless of the length, the middle part will definitely match!

Sharapova's legs are really, really long. Due to years of sports competitions, her arms and calves are more muscular and robust than the average girl's. Her skin tone is also not as fair as that of a typical white girl; it is more of a wheatish color, which makes her look exceptionally healthy.

That evening, Nike executives hosted a welcome dinner for Sharapova and Jia Fei, demonstrating how highly the company values ​​them.

Jia Fei was somewhat surprised that Nike valued him so much. He thought it was because of Sharapova, so why did they choose him for the shoot? Was it simply because he was handsome?

If Jia Fei can't figure something out, he won't think about it, because it's pointless except for adding to his troubles.

The commercial shoot began on the second day. The ad was simple: Sharapova was playing tennis, and the tennis ball flew past and turned into a basketball. Jia Fei caught the basketball and dunked it in the air! After the dunk, the two high-fived and said Nike's classic slogan—Just Do It!

The filming went very smoothly, and the entire shoot for the advertisement was completed in just one day. Now all that's left is to wait for post-production to finish before we can see the final product.

During the day's filming, Jia Fei and Sharapova became familiar with each other, and they could talk to each other without any problems.

That evening, after having dinner at the hotel, Sharapova wanted to take a walk on Miami's famous beach and asked Jia Fei if he wanted to go with her.

Jia Fei did not refuse, and Sharapova was very happy.

South Beach, located at the southern end of Miami Beach, is the most famous beach in the area and one of the city's most attractive features. With its azure waters, soft sand, and unique charm, walking barefoot on the beach on a night like this, with a warm sea breeze in your mouth, is a truly special experience.

Sharapova and Jia Fei walked side by side on the beach, while bodyguards from Nike followed at a distance.

“Ja, you know my boyfriend is also an NBA player!” Sharapova suddenly said.

Jia Fei nodded: "I know!" Of course he knew; the whole world knew about Sharapova and Vujacic's relationship. Vujacic was just a role player in the NBA, but his girlfriend was a tennis superstar. It could be said that so many people knew him because of his relationship with Sharapova.

“A few days ago, I watched an NBA game with him, a game between the Lakers and the Thunder, the teams he used to play for!” Sharapova said, her beautiful eyes looking at Jia Fei.

Jia Fei was taken aback, then suddenly realized, "So that's why she knew I was from the Thunder team."

"But I didn't play much in that series!" Jia Fei shrugged; he only appeared during garbage time.

"Yes, but I saw you on the court! The moment I saw you, you looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen you before until I saw you in person today!" Sharapova said.

"It's quite a coincidence. I don't know how I got invited to film this commercial with you. I was a bit surprised when I saw the email!" Jia Fei was genuinely surprised. Even with his confidence, he had to admit that he was still a nobody in the NBA. As for a title like the Slam Dunk Contest champion, is it really that valuable?