Los Angeles is an ultimate city.

If you have a literary heart, then maybe Europe is more suitable for you.

If you like a stable lifestyle, you should go to Salt Lake City.

However if you like sun, sand, waves and bikinis, this is the place for you.

If you are looking for development in life, there will be many opportunities waiting for you here.

If you happen to be a fruit plate lover, you are in heaven!

This is Los Angeles, a city that rejects moderation.

The Los Angeles Lakers, like this city, are gorgeous everywhere.

As soon as Shai arrived in Los Angeles, he was dragged by the Lakers to the Crowne Plaza Hotel less than a mile from the airport for a press conference.

That's right, usually, when players attend press conferences, they just set up a background board in the basketball hall.

The Lakers directly prepared a press conference for Shay in a five-star hotel!

It's just a very "LA" thing.

Because holding this kind of press conference in a hotel is more like Hollywood's routine of announcing that a certain star will participate in a certain movie.

Shay was sitting in the car reading the newspaper, which contained interviews with magicians.

After the Lakers selected Shay, Magic said in an interview:

"I knew a long time ago that the Lakers would choose him to replace me, because Shay is the chosen son of the Lakers!

Although Shai has already earned a domineering nickname in Rucker Park, I would still like to call him the basketball emperor of Los Angeles!"

Well, the magician is like this, he can show off his skills to anyone.

Xie Yi just felt confused. If he became the emperor, what would Ajan be like in the future...

Oh, yes, there is nothing wrong with the little emperor!

After reading the newspaper, Shay stared out the window nervously.

The accompanying Lakers coach Dunleavy saw that Shay was extremely nervous, so he patted him on the shoulder:

"It's okay, you may think that holding a press conference in a hotel is more exclusive for celebrities.

But don’t forget, you are also a star!”

Since the distance was not far, the car arrived at the front door of the hotel quickly.

Before Shay even got out of the car, a group of reporters outside had already gathered around him, taking photos frantically.

Shay bets that Larry Johnson who goes to Charlotte and Mutombo who goes to Denver will never get this kind of treatment!

As soon as the car door was opened, the flashing lights outside made Shay unable to open his eyes.

He covered his eyes with his hands, and this became the first photo he took after landing in Los Angeles.

"Xie, as a rookie coming to a place like Los Angeles, do you feel any pressure?"

"Can you really bring the Lakers back to their performance moment?"

"What do you think the Lakers value in you? Your ability or your commercial value?"

Reporters were chattering with questions, and Shea didn't know who to answer.

In addition to reporters, many fans also came to the hotel entrance.

There were many Chinese among them, and they all held up signs written in Chinese to welcome Shay to Los Angeles.

At the same time, there were also local American fans clamoring for Shai to bring the Lakers back to the top.

Of course, there will definitely be black fans.

As mentioned before, James Worthy is extremely popular in Los Angeles. Although this is beyond Shay's control, it was indeed Shay's arrival that led to Worthy's departure.

Therefore, some people also did not welcome Shay and yelled and cursed crazily.

Shay was stunned by the huge crowd of people in front of him.

At this time, Falk came up and tugged on Shay's cuff:

"Relax kid, you have to get used to this in Los Angeles!"

Shay kept smiling and walked into the hotel lobby.

During this period, countless people greeted Shay.

One moment it was Kevin, the equipment manager, and another moment it was Maggie, Heath's secretary.

Shay just nodded mechanically. In fact, he couldn't remember so many names at all.

Finally, after turning a few corners, Shay was brought into the hall where the press conference was held.

And backstage, I met the two Jerrys who shaped the Lakers' glory in the 1980s.

Jerry Buss and Jerry West!

Just by looking at the appearance of these two people, you would think that they are completely different from each other.

Bass looked like a playboy, wearing a floral shirt with two buttons on his chest unbuttoned, revealing thick chest hair.

In fact, he was indeed a playboy. The founder of Playboy magazine was his good friend. When they were young, they often held silver parties in mansions.

Old Bass never gave up his elegant hobby of fruit bowls in his life, and insisted on eating a variety of fruits every night until he was old.

As for Jerry West, he was unsmiling and meticulously dressed. At first glance, he was a very stern person.

When many people know the logo man, he has turned into a white-haired old man, so they think he must be a smart and kind old man.

But on the contrary, Jerry West has nothing to do with the word "nice".

He has a very bad temper and often yells loudly in the office.

But maybe it's because of this personality that he can make decisions one after another decisively.

After all, being grumpy does not mean being reckless.

As long as West identifies something that he feels is right, he will find a way to put it into practice.

For example, trade Worthy for Shea.

Both Jerrys shook hands with Shay cordially, and then the logo man hooked his fingers and called a makeup artist girl to do a few tricks on Shay's face and help Shay tidy up her clothes.

"Well, if you look like this on posters, you will definitely be able to charm countless girls!" Old Bass looked at Shay and nodded.

West shook his head: "Don't be nervous later. Just answer whatever they ask. The questions won't be too extreme."

Just like that, Shay was pushed to the stage.

The huge hotel lobby was full of reporters, and Shay's smile froze.

Regarding the various answers to the questions, Falk had already asked Shay to memorize them on the plane.

So there were no surprises at the press conference. Shea answered appropriately and dealt with it calmly.

I thought I could finally rest after the press conference, but little did I know that Shay was pulled into Jerry West's office again.

Witnessed by Buss and West and countless cameras, he signed his name on the Lakers' rookie contract.

Naturally, West agreed to Falk's request for 41 million in seven years and a player option in 1995.

Bass is not particularly stingy with money when it comes to signing star players.

West also knew what Falk meant when he asked for the player option in 1995.

As long as Shea plays well, there is no problem in giving him a big contract after the 1995 salary cap increase.

After all, the Lakers are one of the most profitable teams in the league.

The more you give, the more you earn.

But the premise is that he plays well. If he doesn't perform well, West will definitely sell Shea out based on his character.

The two parties have already discussed the contract, so now that Shea signs it, it is plainly a show for the reporters.

After finally sending away the reporters, Shay was exhausted.

I feel more tired than fighting Larry Johnson for a whole game.

After all, in front of the camera and the public, the spirit is highly tense, so the whole person will be very tired.

Shea now finally knows what the pressure of a big market is, the pressure of being stared at by countless pairs of eyes.

However, things are not over yet.

The public pressure has passed, and there is still pressure from the team!

After these things were done, it was already noon, and Old Bass and West invited Shay and Falk to have lunch.

There were only four of them in the huge hotel restaurant, and all other tables were empty.

After the food was served, Bass asked Shay with a smile: "How does it feel to come to Los Angeles?"

"I haven't reacted yet, I almost got dizzy." Xie said with a wry smile.
To be continued...