"Tang, hello."
Seizing the moment when Tang Long was not engaged in conversation, Scarlett and Gal Gadot simultaneously approached him.
Tang Long was clearly surprised to be greeted by two beautiful women and paused for a moment before responding.
"Hello to you too."
He certainly recognized Scarlett Johansson, the future famous Black Widow!
With her captivating face and stunning figure, she had captured the hearts of countless men.
He recalled how the future Durant, in a public statement, had expressed a desire to drink Scarlett's bathwater.
However, Scarlett's reply was clever: she said she might consider it if Durant won the championship.
Later, Durant was defeated by the Miami Heat's Big Three, naturally losing the opportunity to drink bathwater.
These events became a well-known anecdote in NBA history. Scarlett, at present, had not yet played the role of Black Widow.
As for Gal Gadot, Tang Long had never seen her before.
However, her figure and face were equally top-tier. He assumed she was also a celebrity or a supermodel.
Seeing Tang Long's calm demeanor, Scarlett and Gal Gadot were slightly surprised.
How could this guy remain so composed in the presence of beauties of their caliber?
Many NBA players would practically drool at the sight of the radiant Scarlett, eager to claim this top-tier beauty.
Yet, Tang Long seemed entirely unfazed.
"Your performance today was absolutely amazing, you captivated us all!"
Scarlett and Gal Gadot had to escalate their approach.
Women, after all, should maintain some reserve and not immediately ask for contact information.
Doing so would mean losing the initiative.
But to their surprise, after Tang Long offered a brief "thank you," he turned to head back to the locker room.
Was this guy a block of wood?
After their hints, shouldn't he at least make a move?
This wasn't Tang Long's fault. Although he had excellent stamina, he was utterly exhausted at the moment.
He had barely rested in the intense game against the Lakers, which had drained his last reserves of energy.
Tang Long just wanted to find a place to lie down and rest properly.
As for beautiful women, he wasn't in the mood for them right now.
Seeing Tang Long about to leave, Gal Gadot couldn't help herself and spoke first, "Hey! Tang, there's a really beautiful fireworks show in Los Angeles tomorrow. Would you mind coming with me?"
"Oh, no, I'm planning to return to Cleveland tomorrow. I need to rest well; I'm really tired today. But, we can plan for another time."
After speaking, Tang Long proactively gave his contact information to Gal Gadot and also handed a copy to Scarlett.
As someone who had transmigrated from the future, Tang Long naturally understood the art of wooing women.
Actively asking for contact information would only make the other party less interested in you.
Especially for superstars like Scarlett and Gal Gadot, who likely had numerous suitors.
Rather than being a subservient admirer, it was better to be a cool, aloof idol, making them pursue him.
This was precisely what Tang Long was doing now.
As expected, the results were immediate; Scarlett and Gal Gadot were becoming impatient.
Well aware of this dynamic, Tang Long gave them his contact details and headed straight back to the locker room.
He needed to leave them with an air of mystery.
"Tang is truly special. I rarely see men like him in the NBA."
"Exactly. Other NBA players practically drool when they see us, but this guy couldn't care less?"
"I'm almost starting to think he's gay."
"Haha, but Tang is really handsome. He's my ideal type!"
"..."
After a brief exchange, Scarlett and Gal Gadot departed Staples Center separately.
Meanwhile, in the Cavaliers' locker room.
Drew Gooden sidled up to him conspiratorially, "Damn it, Tang, I just saw two beauties talking to you. Are you not returning to Cleveland with us tonight?"
Staples Center often attracted various celebrities and beautiful women, so being approached by them was not uncommon.
However, Drew Gooden had never experienced such attention.
One reason was his rugged appearance; many female stars didn't prefer his type.
Another reason, of course, was Drew Gooden's limited impact on the court.
Tang Long waved his hand. "Do you think I'm someone who's easily swayed? I'm not that easily won over."
Drew Gooden's eyes widened. "If I'm not mistaken, that was Scarlett just now, a famous rising star from Hollywood! Her face, her figure, she's top-notch. And you're not moved?"
"Brother has seen plenty of beautiful women. As for you, don't be so small-minded. Follow me from now on, and I'll broaden your horizons."
Drew Gooden's eyes lit up, and he immediately started calling him "Brother Tang."
Soon, everyone was ready. Tang Long accompanied Mike Brown to the post-game press conference.
The reporters' microphones were all aimed at Tang Long.
However, the first question from the reporters was not about the game.
"Tang, we saw two beautiful women talking to you after the game, one is Hollywood's supernova Scarlett, and the other is Miss World Gal Gadot. What is your relationship with them? Are you already a couple?"
Tang Long had to admire the reporters' dedication and professionalism.
In such a short time, they had managed to gather information on both women, and their details were precise.
The reporters were clearly very curious about this topic: the collision between an NBA supernova and a Hollywood supernova.
This was undoubtedly more attention-grabbing than Tang Long's triple-double.
Most importantly, no one had seen them together before. Could it be a secret relationship?
Or had they just fallen in love?
Any of these revelations would be front-page news.
Tang Long felt a headache coming on. He had just exchanged contact information, and the media was already onto him. It was unbelievable.
"No, we just met today. We've never even seen each other before."
Seeing that the reporters were about to ask more questions on this topic, Tang Long quickly intervened. "Alright, let's put an end to this. Let's focus more on matters on the court!"
It was only after this that the press conference was finally steered back on track.
"Tang, your performance in this game was outstanding, achieving a career-high of double-digit blocks. How do you evaluate the Lakers as a team?"
Tang Long replied, "The Lakers are a very strong team. We had a lot of luck in beating them today. They have the best backcourt duo in the league right now. I'm looking forward to our next encounter."
"We've noticed that in every game you start, the opening possession belongs to the Cavaliers. How long do you think you can maintain this record?"
"I will continue to maintain it. As long as I start, the opening possession will belong to us."
After answering a few more questions, Mike Brown and Tang Long left the press conference.
However, on the way back, Mike Brown quietly asked Tang Long, "Tang, is it true that this was your first time meeting Scarlett? Don't worry, I won't say a word."
Tang Long was speechless. Why was old man Brown so gossipy?
"Oh! My dear Coach Brown, it's genuinely our first time meeting. Believe it or not!"
Tang Long rolled his eyes, utterly exasperated.
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