Although Juan had played against Wang Yi before, he was still thrilled to see him now.
"Brother Yi, I finally get to play alongside you again."
Wang Yi looked at Juan and nodded.
"I watched your games during the offseason. You played exceptionally well in the AmeriCup."
Juan was even more excited to receive Wang Yi's praise.
"I'll keep working hard and take you as my role model, Brother Yi."
Wang Yi's exchange with Edwards, on the other hand, was just the ordinary sort of conversation players had with each other.
After all, Edwards had been dominated by Wang Yi for years. It was impossible for him to have no resentment toward Wang Yi at all.
He had been among the Five Elites of the League, and without Wang Yi around, he would have had a great chance of winning a championship if luck had gone his way.
But because Wang Yi was in the league, he still hadn't gotten his hands on a championship.
How could he not feel some resentment toward Wang Yi?
Wang Yi gave Edwards a once-over and said, "It's great to see you back healthy!"
"Thanks."
Edwards replied, "If I'd been there in last season's Finals, you wouldn't have won so easily."
Wang Yi nodded. "I believe that. If we meet you in the Finals again this season, it'll be even tougher for us."
Wang Yi had meant that as a bit of flattering banter, but the remark left Edwards completely stunned.
What did Wang Yi mean by that?
He was saying he already expected to make the Finals this season.
But could the Timberwolves make it to the Finals?
Honestly, Edwards wasn't sure.
He couldn't understand why Wang Yi was so confident.
At the same time, it made him fear Wang Yi a little