Chapter 587 Frye Says He's Not Here_2

Jokić didn't understand; the NBA draft is the league's covert battlefield.

Teams that don't have a lottery pick but believe they've found a gem are extremely reluctant to tip their hand.

The Clippers were no exception—after the workouts, they quickly extended a second invitation to Jokić.

This time, the workout was a private, secret affair.

Moreover, the content of the workout wasn't as intense as the first.

It focused more on evaluating Jokić's personality.

Such workouts felt less like a professional basketball tryout and more like a major corporation's interview process.

They were lengthy and more complex.

Jokić, who had not yet received a draft promise, grew impatient, not wanting to waste his time.

"I've already done everything I can. You're not going to be like San Antonio, are you?"

Trem asked cautiously, "Like San Antonio?"

"They were pleased with me, but gave me nothing!" Jokić said. "Listen, I can go back to Serbia. I can accept any result!"