When they heard Wang Yi's words, all the Kings players and coaches suddenly understood.
"So that's what this was, Boss! You really had us fooled!"
Little Green said, pretending to be angry.
Old Six shook his head with a wry smile. "I thought I was the biggest schemer, but it turns out you're the real one, Boss."
When Westbrook heard that, his eyes gleamed with excitement.
So that was what Wang Yi had in mind.
He couldn't help staring at Wang Yi, his eyes burning.
He opened his mouth several times, wanting to ask Wang Yi to put him in.
But he also knew that defense was crucial when trying to make up a deficit. The fastest way to catch up was to keep scoring in transition off their defensive stops.
But at his age, he couldn't keep up on defense anymore.
At such a crucial moment, putting him in clearly wouldn't be suitable.
So he could only shake his head regretfully. If he were five years younger, he too could be part of this historic moment.
Wang Yi seemed to have read Westbrook's mind. "Don't worry, Mr. Wei. Your 40% three-point percentage and 60% mid-range percentage will be crucial in the fourth quarter. You'll get your chance."
When Westbrook heard that, he gave Wang Yi a tight, hearty hug.
"You really get me."
Then he turned to Rose of Chicago beside him. "Can the Rose bloom again?"
Rose was a little surprised.
To be honest, everyone wanted to play in a moment that would make history.
But he was even older than Mr. Wei. These days, he was basically just a coach on the sidelines, and he hadn't played at all this season.
He'd only appeared a handful of times last season.
His playing form was long gone.
He