Although Baturu's injury should have allowed him to return by the end of the season,
the team doctors recommended shutting him down for the entire Regular Season because of his weight and the excessive pressure it put on his toe. In other words, he would miss the remaining 35 games.
The injuries to these three players were a serious problem for the Raptors. They would not only weaken the team but also undermine its morale.
So after the examination results came in the next day, before practice began, Wang Yi, as the team's leader, called a rallying meeting.
With the team's spirits low, he had to rally everyone.
Otherwise, with an already depleted roster and morale sinking even further, winning games would be impossible.
There was no one else at the meeting, only the players and coaches.
Once everyone had arrived, they still had no idea what the meeting was about, so they all watched Wang Yi and waited for him to speak.
Wang Yi glanced around at everyone, then slowly began:
"You all know the team's situation right now, so I won't say much about it."
At that, everyone's faces grew solemn.
The team had already been mentally stretched thin for most of the season in pursuit of a winning streak. They were exhausted and running on fumes.
Now three key players were injured, making an already difficult situation even worse.
No one was in a good mood, and no one felt particularly optimistic.
Wang Yi naturally knew this, so he paused and looked around the room once more.
Then he said just one thing:
"But if you still believe in me, then let me tell you this: my goal will never change. We're going to win the championship undefeated this season, and nothing will make me change that."