One Year Left to Play-Chapter 299 - 101: Return to Los Angeles
Physical Attributes: Speed 90, Strength 90 (Explosiveness 82), Jump 94, Flexibility 95, Stamina 92...
Shooting: Three-point 64 (79 at the top arc, 59 elsewhere), Mid-range Shot 91, Layup 89...
Skills: Dribbling 59, Passing 64, Catch and Shoot 90, Catch and Turnaround Fadeaway 64..."
"Remaining lifespan: 475 days, usable lifespan: 474 days."
Looking at his latest ability evaluation, a single game boosted two points.
After last night's game with the Bulls, the system recalculated his three-point ability. With Michael Adams' three-point shooting action, his long two-pointer near the three-point line became better, increasing his mid-range shot ability by one point. The three-point shots from both sidelines directly soared to 59, still below passing but because effective three-point training was scarce, this distance wasn't his strength.
However, due to the shortened three-point line at the top arc, his long two-pointers in this era's top arc region count as three-pointers, similar to the previous long two-pointer near the three-point line, having a good level though not excellent.
But this far exceeded his expectations; the three-point evaluation skyrocketed to 64!
The improvement in long two-point shots near the three-point line also raised his mid-range shot ability evaluation by one point.
In terms of lifespan, last night's game increased it by 5 days, after completing the "Brilliant Mark" task, winning against the Bulls and bringing their record to 12-2, he gained 30 days of lifespan.
It's just... looking at the Monthly Best Rookie Trophy delivered directly to his apartment this morning...
This month's best rookie was undisputed, averaging 21.2 points, having the highest average score of all new rookies in their first month, with 7 wins and 6 losses, and even scoring a decisive shot against Jordan. Not winning the Monthly Best Rookie would be absurd.
But now nobody cares about his rookie award; he read the news this morning, and everyone was discussing the Lakers' loss-making deal.
"This really is the Brilliant Mark, my last glory with the Brooklyn Nets..."
Zhang Hao stood in the corridor outside the apartment door, looking at the Continental Airlines Arena not far away.
Just when he had a sense of belonging, everything vanished into thin air.
Previously, Zhang Hao saw trades as normal information, only focusing on the change in strength of the parties involved after the trade. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
But being traded as a player, he finally understood how it really felt.
Just like an employee, uncontrollably arranged by the company to work in another city, yet not daring to resign because he needs to support his family...
"Aix." The logistics manager interrupted Zhang Hao's thoughts.
Zhang Hao turned and replied, "Is it done?"
"Everything's packed up. You can check it out; here's the bill. It's expected to take 25 days to reach Inglewood Town."
Zhang Hao took the bill and went inside the apartment to take a look. Everything he brought and bought since arriving was packed up. The house looked exactly as it did when he first rented it.
He had previously paid 3 months of rent, which he returned early this morning. Last night, Zhang Hao didn't activate learning mode. With complicated thoughts, he returned to the apartment right after the game, but being extremely tired, he didn't fall asleep until late... However, early this morning, he immediately began preparations to report to Los Angeles.
There weren't any events warranting lament; since it was a done deal, something that already happened, he could only accept it.
Paths that differ cannot be pursued together.
He wanted to win games, while the Brooklyn Nets wanted Duncan. Ultimately, they just couldn't see eye to eye.
But can the Brooklyn Nets really get Duncan?
He checked the logistics packaging roughly; nothing seemed out of place, but like tapping watermelon when buying, he just had to check.
When it came to the bill, all feelings of sorrow vanished for Zhang Hao.
"Damn! The shipping cost is so expensive!"
The weight was about 50% more than when things were first shipped over, yet the price rose from 500 US Dollars to 1412 US Dollars, not even rounding off.
It means the cost from Los Angeles to here is less than half of sending stuff from here to Los Angeles!
"Truly, the prices are cheaper where logistics are more developed..."
Oh well, Zhang Hao took out his checkbook and paid the bill.
Finally, returning to the bedroom, he looked at the calendar on the wall. He didn't take this down. Previously, every morning when there was a home game, he would look at the calendar to plan his day's activities in the city. Despite often encountering unforeseen events, he would do it every day.
He flipped through it, looking at the schedule he marked up to his birthday on January 7th... He stared at it for a long time, but ultimately, he didn't take the calendar down.
Because the next chapter is really about to begin, embarking on the next journey of his professional career.
Watching the logistics company truck leave, Zhang Hao put on the backpack crammed with some important items, intending to wander around the town once more before heading to the airport without looking back.
Just as he was about to leave freely, a car horn sounded from downstairs. Zhang Hao, on the second floor, stretched his head out from the corridor to look, and it was the boss's car.
...
A solo stroll became a walk with three people.
Kenny Anderson complained while walking, "I knew you'd sneak off alone. Lucky we caught you, or you would have left without saying goodbye to us..."
"Partings are always sentimental, I don't like that kind of emotion, too lame."
"Being sentimental isn't just for women, Aix, that mindset of yours is wrong; people will accuse you of gender discrimination!"
