How did you and Camelot meet in 2004?
Lala: We met through Jay-Z's DJ Crewe. We are all his good friends. He introduced us. Friends from the beginning. After a long time, this friendship escalated into love.
What was his first impression of you?
Lala: At that time, he had just finished his first NBA season, and I was on TV for a while. I have come into contact with many stars like him before, so he didn't leave much impression on me at first. I just like him. I need to know him, not a player like a fan.
Do you love NBA?
Lala: I'm a basketball fan. I like basketball, but I'm not crazy enough to idolize and watch every game. If there is a game, I will watch live TV with my friends in new york or watch some Knicks or Nets games as a pastime after work.
Are you addicted to basketball now?
Lala: I wanted to support him, so I watched more games. It's crazy now. I know every player better. I met many of them, and they also went home as guests, so we became good friends with many people.
What is the unknown side of Cameron's life?
Lala: He is very interesting. Always telling jokes. Dancing around the house and making faces at you. You won't know this side of him unless you get in touch with us deeply. He is thoughtful and considerate. His only concern is to make everyone comfortable and happy.
What did you think when you saw him deal with all the problems in 2004?
Lala: You mean that violent DVD?
Yes, you can say that.
Lala: I feel bad because I know it has a great influence on him. Those things are absolutely not true. But it also made him stronger, because after that, he was still the backbone of the team and quickly got rid of these things.
How proud are you of his ability to get out of adversity successfully?
Lala: I'm proud of him because it was a very difficult time. I'm glad that we finally got out of trouble. I hope this kind of thing will never happen again.
How much responsibility do the media and Cameron have in this matter?
Lala: Both sides are responsible. He is responsible for his actions. If he thinks for himself, I must be really wrong. He should handle it in another way. But life is like this, growing up from mistakes. But at the same time, the media exaggerated this matter in the report. They always like to find a star with negative news. I have absolutely no intention of accusing the media. He should consider his behavior. He is still young and has made many wrong decisions, but now he has learned a lot from his mistakes.
He himself thanked you for being with him in those days.
Lala: He's really nice. He always talks about it with people. I don't think I have much credit. I just stayed with him. I am not a person who only wants to enjoy happiness with him, but is unwilling to share the pain. I always tell him that.
How much has he changed in these two years?
Lala: He has matured a lot. But for me, that's why I get older. The older you get, the more mature you become. He played in the league for several years and learned the relevant principles. I have noticed that he can now participate more in everything in life, whether it is business or personal. It's not that he wasn't like this before, but that he is doing it more voluntarily now. "Explain to me, what's good for me? Why should I do this? " He can now ask why before making a decision.
You two got engaged at Christmas in 2004. How did he propose to you?
Lala: At the end of Christmas Eve, we exchanged engagement gifts. Before going to bed, he said something like this: "I want you to answer me a question." He didn't get down on one knee as traditional. This is not his style. He said, "I really want to wait for you in my life." My reaction was, "I know." He said, "How about marrying me?" I laughed, and then he took out the ring, and my reaction was almost "of course." This came suddenly, and I was unprepared at first.
One of his friends once joked that he was bored when he went to Denver this summer. Has he overcome his reluctance to go shopping now?
Lala: We always go out together, and he will walk around by himself. But he prefers to stay at home and read the law&; Orders or wires. When he goes out, he always attracts too many people's attention because of his identity. So sometimes you prefer to stay at home and enjoy a quiet life. We already have our own home, and we like to stay at home. We also like dogs very much. We have two sheepdogs, a room dedicated to playing video games and a theater. We make this small world very comfortable, so that you won't feel anything when you stay at home for a week, and you will feel "God, we haven't been out for a long time."
So celebrity treatment is also a double-edged sword?
Lala: Here's the thing. At the same time, I am sure that those unimportant things ... no one will pay attention to those things-this is an option, but we have successfully dealt with this situation. We are still doing some normal things. For example, to go to the movies, we will enter after the movie starts, and then leave five minutes early. So we are still trying to do some ordinary things.
Being a father will make him more mature, huh?
Lala: Of course. He is very excited about becoming a father, especially about everything. From making appointments with all the doctors to asking about everything related to the baby. All we have to do is get ready.
Do you think it has something to do with him not getting much fatherly love since he was a child? Anthony's father died when he was two years old.
Lala: I know why. He loves his father. There is a picture of his father in his mobile phone. There are two portraits of his father in our room. I want to do everything that his father can't do, because he knows what it's like for a child to grow up without a father and how much he wants his father's love.
What do you admire most about him?
Lala: He always smiles at life. He always laughs at depressed things. This is his way of dealing with problems. This surprised me, even in the most difficult situation, he would smile and say "Hey baby, it's okay, don't worry". This is what I admire most about him.
I know that being the fiancee of an NBA star is stressful. Because many opposite sex want to get in touch with him. Are you worried about this?
Lala: You mean those spoony girls? I'm not that worried. I know this situation exists. But it's not worth all my energy to worry about. Because I trust cantaloupe. I haven't thought too much. I waited for him at home when he went out. And I will travel, travel and do my own thing. We can meet somewhere else sometimes. This makes our love full of fun.
His mother is a devout believer. Does Anthony go to church alone?
Lala: Melon is definitely a religious person. He believes in God in his own way. But he doesn't think going to church every Sunday can prove that he is a devout man. It's not necessary. As long as you live according to your own beliefs, that's enough. He doesn't object to going to church, but because he is a star, many times, his going to church will attract too many fans, which is not the result he wants.
He said that he is often responsible for buying vegetables now.
Lala: He is responsible for cooking in our family, and he is also responsible for going to the supermarket to buy food. He likes doing these things very much. He likes cooking. However, he usually likes to go to the supermarket at 1 in the morning, but there are still people there who will ask for his autograph after recognizing him. But he still likes to go
Trust is very important to him. Was it difficult for you to gain the trust of his family at first?
Lala: At first, I was just a person who just walked into his life. I know this needs a transition period and everything needs to be adjusted. Now everything is back to normal.
Have you predicted his performance in the 2006-07 season?
Lala: I don't want to put too much pressure on him, but I certainly hope he can enter the all-star starting lineup and maybe compete for MVP.