Chương 122: Chapter 122: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them
[Talent Point +1...]
Wade Dong easily earned a talent point.
The fans were extremely excited, and as soon as the chubby fan left the court, another fan immediately stepped up.
And then they were dominated...
These were all precious talent points.
[Talent Point +1...]
[Talent Point +1...]
[Talent Point +1...]
...
Wade Dong took off his helmet and continued the one-on-ones.
Yu Jia also provided live commentary, "We see Wade Dong easily dribbling past his opponent. Is he going to dunk? Oh... he opts for an easy layup."
"This fan has good ball-handling skills and solid fundamentals. Oh... the ball is stolen!"
"Wade Dong doesn't hold back even when playing against fans. This is his attitude towards basketball."
An hour and a half later, the one-on-ones ended.
Wade Dong earned 50 talent points, which was the limit. The event had a time constraint, so Wade Dong couldn't continue the one-on-ones. Besides, there was still a Q&A session with the fans before the event ended.
This session was pre-arranged, with specific fans selected to ask questions.
However, just as the session was about to end, a fan suddenly raised their hand and shouted, "Dong Ge, I have a question."
Luo Qingyan frowned slightly, as this was not part of the plan.
Wade Dong didn't mind and asked, "What's your question?"
The fan asked, "Dong Ge, our basketball courts are often taken over by square dance aunties. How can we solve this problem?"
This was indeed a tough question.
"Hahaha..."
The other fans laughed, but there was a hint of helplessness in their laughter. Those who came to the event were basketball enthusiasts, and many had encountered this problem.
Wade Dong rubbed his nose and asked, "Can you beat the square dance aunties?"
"No..."
The fan shook their head helplessly. Even if they could, they wouldn't dare.
"Since you can't beat them," Wade Dong shrugged, "then join them and dance with them."
"Hahaha..."
The fans laughed again. Perhaps that was the only solution.
...
After the event, Wade Dong took Jin Te Li and the others to a hotpot restaurant.
Experiencing Chinese hotpot culture was one of the main reasons for Jin Te Li's visit.
"On a hot summer day, instead of going to a street food stall to grill skewers and drink beer, you come to eat this steaming hotpot. You guys are something else~" Wade Dong complained as the hotpot base was brought out.
Jin Te Li said, "I've been studying Chinese culture recently and learned about the concept of 'spring and summer nourishment.' So in the summer, you should eat more lamb and hotpot to achieve the effect of 'treating winter diseases in summer.'"
"Old Jin, you're awesome! 666~" Wade Dong gave a thumbs up. "You're the most cultured coach in the league, studying cookbooks instead of military strategies."
Jin Te Li wasn't sure if Wade Dong was praising or teasing him, but he felt good nonetheless.
The dinner was attended by many people, including Wade Dong, Li Jiajia, Luo Qingyan, Hill, Dudley, Jin Te Li, Nash, and Yu Jia.
Before the meal, Yu Jia introduced Chinese hotpot culture.
Hill was preparing to retire, so he was no longer strict about his diet and was ready to enjoy the meal.
As for Nash, he was also ready to indulge a little.
The hotpot was paired with white liquor. Luo Qingyan had prepared Moutai for them, but Old Jin and the others specifically requested Luzhou Laojiao, which they had enjoyed before.
Since they were guests, the final choice was Luzhou Laojiao.
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone was enjoying themselves. Except for Li Jiajia and Luo Qingyan, everyone else had alcohol. Dudley's face was flushed.
Wade Dong clinked glasses with Hill and said, "I think you're retiring too early. With your current condition, you could easily play for another two years."
"I've had major injuries," Hill smiled. "Besides, there aren't many players older than me in the league now. With the championship in hand, I feel it's time to retire."
"One championship isn't enough. Stay and help us go for a three-peat."
"Hahaha... My spirit will be with the team. Besides, I've already agreed to be a commentator for TNT."
"Alright then," Wade Dong said, not wanting to persuade Hill further since he had a new job lined up.
Jin Te Li, overhearing Wade Dong's conversation with Hill, put down his chopsticks and said, "McGrady contacted me. He wants to try out for the team. If his condition is good, we'll offer him a contract for the new season."
"McGrady is coming?"
This news was surprising even to Nash. Everyone looked at Jin Te Li.
Yu Jia's eyes lit up. This was big news, and he was proud to be one of the first to know.
"Yes," Jin Te Li nodded. "He'll come for a tryout next week. To be honest, no one knows how much of his skills McGrady has left."
McGrady was once a great player, part of the Magic's dynamic duo. Unfortunately, his peak was cut short by Hill's injury, missing a good opportunity to win a championship. Later, McGrady played with Yao Ming for a few years, and the Rockets were a strong team in the West during that time.
But McGrady wasn't like Iverson. He had suffered major injuries, and no one knew how much of his skills he could recover.
"Sigh..."
Hill felt a mix of emotions at the mention of McGrady.
Jin Te Li asked Wade Dong, "Wade Dong, do you want to come back to the team with me for the tryout?"
"I won't go," Wade Dong shook his head. "McGrady is a veteran, and whether the team signs him or not, we should give him the respect he deserves. So, you can handle the tryout alone."
"Alright," Jin Te Li agreed.
For Jin Te Li and the others, this hotpot meal was incredibly enjoyable. From their conversation, it was clear that McGrady was coming to the Suns for a tryout, and many teams were making changes to their rosters. The summer league was coming to an end, and in just over a month, the preseason would begin. Wade Dong would soon return to the US to prepare for the new season.
...
That night in the hotel room, after some exercise with Li Jiajia, the two chatted for a while.
This summer had been very fulfilling for Wade Dong. His sports group was taking shape, with the agency signing Curry, Green, and Middleton. As for Wade Dong Sports Equipment Co., Ltd., with Guo Zifeng and Zhang Yang handling the preparations, Wade Dong's early work was very light. He could almost say he was just waiting to collect the money.
This made Wade Dong reflect on how difficult his previous life had been compared to how easy things were now.
With fame and fortune, having a name brings wealth. And with a system, everything becomes so simple... Wade Dong was ready to pursue his second championship.
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