A Flash of Speed
The three of them chatted happily over dinner.
Wang Yi had already looked into it. After GDP's Big Three retired, Duncan and Ginobili had gradually faded from the public eye, but Tony Parker had remained the most active.
After retiring, he'd done charity work, run a team, and built schools.
In short, he was a very busy man.
After a few rounds of drinks and several courses, Parker casually asked Wang Yi, "Wang, are you planning to stay with the Kings for your whole career?"
"No. I'll leave when I retire."
Wang Yi answered.
Parker and Lin exchanged a smile, then continued, "Have you ever considered a change of scenery?"
Lin shook his head beside them and shot Parker a glare.
"To put it bluntly, Wang, would you be willing to play for the Jazz? Hold on, don't turn me down just yet. Hear me out. The Jazz already have Mitchell at point guard and Gobert anchoring the paint. You wouldn't have to work so hard as you do with the Kings. You could let Mitchell take the lead most of the time, then step up when the team needs you."
"You and Mitchell would make a backcourt duo that would terrify the league. And with Gobert's defense and your own defensive ability, opposing scorers would have no idea what to do. The Kings have James and Paul now, sure, but you know what kind of shape they're in. They're both in and out of the lineup."
"In the end, you'd still have to carry the team forward."
"So come to the Jazz. I'm begging you."
As he spoke, he put on a pitiful look and tugged at Wang Yi's arm.
Wang Yi knew exactly why they wanted him to join the Jazz.
Gobert was French,