Chapter 16: Want to Play a One-on-One?

"What an arrogant kid!"

Jeff stood up, "You better beg me now, in the most sincere way, and maybe I'll consider signing you to my company."

"I agree," Rich said, crossing his legs. "If you want me to be your agent, the only way is to beg me."

"Idiot!"

Wade Dong sneered and turned to leave.

"What did he say?"

"I don't understand Chinese!"

"I don't understand either, but I feel like he was cursing us?"

"I feel the same way!"

Jeff and Rich were stunned. They couldn't believe that a newcomer from China would be so disrespectful to them.

"I'm sorry, gentlemen. Wade Dong just arrived in the US and doesn't understand the NBA situation yet. He might have offended you, and I'll go talk to him," Coach Gentry apologized and followed Wade Dong out, but before leaving, he added, "If you'd like to have lunch with our team's buffet, you're welcome!"

Jeff, "!!!!"

Rich, "!!!!"

The Suns were treating them like beggars. They were the top agents in the NBA, and they wouldn't be interested in the Suns' buffet.

...

Wade Dong didn't want to waste his breath on these two.

What top NBA agents? He didn't need them because he already had someone suitable in mind for his agent.

"Wade Dong, Wade Dong!"

Coach Gentry caught up with Wade Dong, "Those two jerks, Jeff and Rich, had terrible attitudes. I wanted to kick them out."

"Kick them four times," Wade Dong laughed. "Kick them twice for me too."

"Haha..."

Coach Gentry laughed, "But your ten-day short contract will expire soon. If you want to stay in the NBA, a good agent is necessary. They can help you connect with good teams and negotiate higher salaries."

"Coach," Wade Dong said seriously, "If the team is willing, I want to renew my contract with the Suns after the ten-day short contract ends. I believe the team won't mistreat me."

Coach Gentry nodded, "Of course! I'll discuss this with the manager and give you a good contract."

"So," Wade Dong smiled, "I don't really need an agent. I have three more games during my contract period, and I just want to focus on playing basketball. If anyone like Jeff comes to bother me again, please reject them directly!"

"No problem!"

Coach Gentry agreed.

Coach Gentry was conflicted. He wanted Wade Dong to perform well but was also worried that if Wade Dong performed too well, other teams would try to sign him. Last night's game had only been over for a few hours, and already agents were approaching Wade Dong.

It was estimated that other teams would contact Wade Dong soon.

The playoffs were approaching, and Wade Dong, with his ten-day short contract, was the best choice for teams looking to strengthen their rosters.

After talking with Coach Gentry, Wade Dong thought that other teams might contact him soon. Other players might choose teams like the Lakers, Bulls, Heat, or Thunder, but Wade Dong wouldn't. He wanted to prove himself with the Suns.

Currently, the Suns only had one All-Star, Nash, aside from the injured Hill.

Wade Dong wanted to team up with Nash to bring the Suns their first championship trophy.

"Wade Dong, why did you turn off your phone?"

As Wade Dong walked to the court, Dudley noticed his phone was off and asked.

Wade Dong put his arm around Dudley's shoulder, "Bro, I'm famous and handsome now. I turned off my phone to avoid being bothered by beautiful women."

"Hmph..."

Dudley pouted.

Wade Dong didn't want to be bothered by beautiful women, but Dudley wished he had that problem.

"Alright, let's train!"

Wade Dong put on his basketball shoes and saw Dudley still standing next to him. He smiled and asked, "Want to play a one-on-one?"

"One-on-one?"

Dudley nodded blankly, "Sure!"

Before the official training started, the teammates often played one-on-one to pass the time, so Dudley naturally agreed to Wade Dong's request.

Wade Dong's sudden idea was because he now understood the importance of talent points. He still needed many skill packages, and besides skill packages, the "Lucky Potion" required talent points to exchange, so the more talent points, the better.

Although he could only gain one talent point from a one-on-one, every bit helped.

If there were spectators, Wade Dong would even consider setting up a charity event to challenge spectators to one-on-one games.

The teammates also gathered to watch.

Playing one-on-one with Dudley was not as simple as playing with Li Pei in the Yan University basketball court.

In American one-on-one, the ball could only bounce three times, and a shot had to be attempted within those three bounces.

Three balls!

Wade Dong attacked first. He held the ball and made a triple-threat pose, but Dudley was unmoved.

"Not bad defense," Wade Dong smiled at Dudley.

"Of course!"

Dudley proudly said, "I earned my Ferrari with this defense."

This line sounded familiar.

Wade Dong didn't think much about it. After the ball bounced, he faked a move and stepped back to the three-point line for a shot!

Dudley also rushed to block the shot, his fingertips missing the ball by half a meter.

"Swish!"

The ball went straight into the net!

"Too hard to defend!"

Dudley shook his head with a bitter smile. It was his turn to attack.

Dudley's offensive ability was average. He made a fake move and then held the ball tightly, trying to force his way to the basket, but Wade Dong was a fully leveled talent, sticking closely to Dudley and not giving him an easy shot.

"Clang!"

The ball hit the backboard and didn't even touch the rim.

The second and third balls were the same. Wade Dong repeated his moves, and each time, Dudley tried his best to defend but always missed the ball by a hair.

3:0!!!

Wade Dong won against Dudley.

But this one-on-one was not easy. Dudley's defense was like chewing gum, and Wade Dong felt a bit tired after scoring three times.

"Let's play another round!"

After being shut out 3:0, Dudley was not satisfied and wanted to play another round with Wade Dong.

But Wade Dong shook his head and refused. He had already tried it before; no matter how many times he won against the same person in a one-on-one, he could only gain one talent point.

Since he couldn't gain more talent points, he wouldn't waste his time.

There were still a few teammates on the court. Wade Dong looked at them and shook his head. Although he was confident he could beat them, playing one-on-one with NBA players was too exhausting. So, Wade Dong turned his attention to the ball boy who was sweeping the floor.

"Kid," Wade Dong walked up to a ball boy with a friendly smile, "Want to play a one-on-one with me?"

"Me???"

The ball boy pointed at his nose, not believing his ears.