Carrying an old science teacher with him

Chapter 20 Changing the Future

"What? What did you say? He rejected the tryout invitation? Why? Isn't there a reason?"

"Sir, he said the team's draft pick was too low, and it's impossible for him to be selected at the 29th pick."

"Shit, another arrogant young man. Since he refused, let's give up on him. There are many geniuses; he's not the most important one."

Wang Kai's refusal nearly broke Pat Riley's guard, who had never swore in a long time.

Spoelstra glanced back at Wang Kai with regret, then drew an X over his notebook and turned to leave.

"Are you really going to refuse like this? Are you really not going to reconsider? Miami can be considered your hometown. You've been in Florida for four years, and many people there treat you like one of their own."

"My hometown is China, Lao Ke. Okay, I know you're actually happy, stop pretending."

Wang Kai not only rejected the Miami Heat's tryout invitation, but also the Knicks, Raptors, Jazz, Bobcats, and many other teams' tryout invitations.

Ultimately, Wang Kai only accepted tryout invitations from four teams: the Lakers, Warriors, Magic, and Suns.

A Houston team even brought in Yao Ming, asking him to invite Wang Kai to a tryout, but Wang Kai still didn't agree. However, Wang Kai did establish contact with Yao Ming, and at the same time, news about Wang Kai began to really come into focus in China.

There were various reasons why Wang Kai accepted the trial invitations from these four teams.

The Lakers are considering Kobe Bryant and Pelinka. Wang Kai is, after all, a player under Pelinka's management, and he can't possibly refuse the Lakers' tryout invitation. If he really did refuse, it would undoubtedly be a slap in Kobe's face.

"I'm begging you, just go to Los Angeles and give it a try. Even if I can't show up, if you refuse the Lakers' tryout invitation, I guarantee I'll be furious right now. He'll see you as an enemy and he'll beat you up every time we meet. He definitely will."

"Old Ke, you're only thinking about him, not me. What if I become even stronger than you are now? Would he be so angry that he couldn't beat me?"

"No, he won't, but he will train even harder and then defeat you in the future."

"Okay, I promise you, even if it's just to keep you from risking your life right now."

Actually, Wang Kai was just trying to give Kobe a little nudge. He was genuinely thinking of going to Los Angeles to give it a try, just in case Kobe was back to normal.

As for accepting the Warriors' invitation, Wang Kai simply considered that there are many Chinese people in San Francisco. He had had enough of white food in Florida, and he thought that if possible, he would go to a place with more Chinese people so that he could at least find more reliable Chinese food. Even if he couldn't eat it every day, it would be good to have a indulgent meal once a week or once a month.

Furthermore, Wang Kai was also thinking of helping his father expand his restaurant business. If his parents agreed, it would be easier for them to adapt to life in San Francisco, where there are many Chinese people.

As for agreeing to the Magic's tryout invitation, it was actually to repay a favor to Coach Kevin Boyle. Coach Boyle's good friend works as an assistant coach for the Magic, and the friend contacted Coach Boyle, who then extended the tryout invitation through Coach Boyle.

The most important team is still the Suns. Although the Suns only got the 5st pick in the first round of the lottery on May 24, Wang Kai decided to go and see the Suns. If they really value him, then getting a higher draft pick is also an option.

Wang Kai's first tryout was in Los Angeles, where he thought he could give Kobe a try first.

After arriving in Los Angeles, although Old Ke did not completely disappear, he was unable to speak or give Wang Kai any guidance.

Led by his agent Pelinka, Wang Kai arrived at Staples Center, his first time there.

Halfway through the trial period, the current science program finally appeared.

Before Kobe even appeared in the arena, Kobe's presence was fading. Once Kobe entered the arena, Kobe completely disappeared from Wang Kai's spiritual realm.

Wang Kai, who was very worried about Lao Ke, had no intention of training at all. After hastily completing the technical test, he ended the training by citing physical discomfort.

After the trial ended, the current team asked Pelinka to invite Wang Kai to dinner, but Wang Kai didn't dare to waste any time. He told Pelinka that he was dizzy and had some heatstroke, and then hurriedly left Los Angeles.

Xian Ke was somewhat unhappy about Wang Kai's sudden departure, but Pelinka, as Wang Kai's agent, provided an explanation in a timely manner.

The current coach is still worried about the team's future and doesn't pay much attention to Wang Kai's rudeness, only thinking that Wang Kai's strength is average and his mentality is not good.

After gradually moving away from Staples Center, Kobe Bryant finally reappeared.

"It seems we can't stay in Los Angeles for now. Let's go somewhere else."

"Yes, you're right. I felt like I died again just now, and that feeling is really awful."

After a hasty departure from Los Angeles, Wang Kai and his group returned to Florida.

The Magic's tryout went smoothly, but the Magic didn't just invite Wang Kai to the tryout; they invited all of this year's hottest rookies.

Wang Kai was the best performing rookie in the tryouts, but the Magic didn't seem to value him much.

"I always said that the management of this team are all idiots. They used connections to invite you to a tryout, but they don't really value you. Just like back then, Fatty was driven away by these brainless managers."

Kobe couldn't understand why the Magic had gone to great lengths to invite Wang Kai but then didn't value him, not even making a draft promise after the tryout.

After leaving Orlando, Wang Kai finally arrived in Phoenix.

The Suns took Wang Kai's tryout very seriously, arranging for him to participate alone. The entire tryout process was kept confidential, with only the Suns' coaching staff participating and even unnecessary staff members excluded.

The Suns, who had just been defeated by the Spurs 4-1, were on vacation. The players were resting and adjusting, and even Nash had returned to Canada. However, Suns head coach D'Antoni met with Wang Kai in person and was very satisfied with Wang Kai's performance.

Although the Suns have many talented forwards like Marion, Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Quentin Richardson, and Jim Jackson, and D'Antoni is known for overusing his starters, this doesn't diminish his appreciation for Wang Kai.

With excellent ball-handling skills, outstanding shooting ability, well-rounded skills, and remarkable physical talent, it's fair to say that D'Antoni has already developed some strategies and tactics for the team's bench lineup next season based on Wang Kai's characteristics.