Chapter 202 - 100% Wizard

After sending the young Wizards to play and seeing how they were able to vibe after practice, I was a little impressed with Nick Young. He was able to humble himself after I had beaten him and he treated me with respect. 

I was hoping their seniors would also treat me with respect once we go into the regular season. I know I wanted out but it was going to be hard to do that, if I played badly it would mess up my image which will, in turn, mess up my income. I was in a dilemma.

The next day we had practice once again as we went through several drills trying to condition ourselves and get ready for the NBA life since we are always going to be on the road and playing games nonstop the condition that we had to go through was tougher than others but hopefully I would be ready once we got started.

On this special day, Gilbert had stopped by the gym to check out the rookies and sophomores, he sat in on the practice, and once in a while he would yell at somebody when they were doing something wrong especially Nick Young, but Nick Young didn't pay him any mind because he hadn't beaten him in a one-on-one match so the respect he had from him was pretty low especially since they were both shooters. Nick Young's time as a rookie was very limited due to Gilbert Arenas and that's what I didn't want, being a backup for Gilbert.

If I was to go to any other team I'll be a superstar but now I'm just another rookie trying to make a name for himself on the team.

We continue to play and get yelled at by Gilbert. I had an open shot and didn't take it as I passed the ball to Mcgee who did a small hook shot to take the lead. 

Gilbert was pretty mad that I hadn't taken the shot but what can he do he already lost to me so he had no right to yell at me otherwise I would put him out there and I'm sure he didn't want that especially in front of the rookies.

We won the game against the bench and left after. Gilbert wanted to see me and talk to me so I agreed as we went someplace to eat after I had freshened up from practice.

We were sitting in a fancy restaurant as I asked him if he was trying to wine me down after taking me to dinner or something, I didn't swing that way. 

He laughed and said no homie. I just wanted to know why you were playing like some shit today, all you did was pass the ball why aren't you shooting. I know when you shoot it you can make it so why are you playing like a little girl for now.

I shook my head and said it's a team game. I can't be taking all the shots and besides if the big guys are open I'm going to pass the ball.

Gilbert got annoyed as his voice raised, "you were open why didn't you take the shot, what is wrong with you, are you trying to be like LeBron James or something not able to take shots and always passing the ball, don't be like that goody two shoes. Lebron could easily dominate this game but he's the first pass, second shooter person and that's what limits him on that bum ȧss team".

I got pissed as I snapped back defending lebron.

"First off LeBron even though he's not that seasoned yet plays way better than you ever have. Have you ever been to the finals before, I don't think so. I'm going to need you to keep my friend's name out of your mouth and fuċk off".

Gilbert was surprised by this as he now felt threatened by how a rookie could talk to him like that. He didn't want to back away but they were in public now if they were back in the gym he would have pulled his gun out on me and threatened me.

I can see it in his eyes that's exactly what he wanted to do. 

Gilbert smiled at me and said "okay player you keep trying to be a big guy we'll see how it goes once the season starts. If you take any losses you're going to regret holding back, I'm going to make sure your plan to get traded won't happen you're stuck here no matter what and you're going to play with me no matter what and under my wing".

How did he figure out my plan, was it because I played so good when I was playing against him and now I'm playing like this. This is terrible news now I'm probably going to be stuck with the Wizards until I can be traded. 

I still want to keep requesting for trades while I build up my reputation around the NBA, maybe just won't be a bad thing if I'm able to win a championship with the Washington Wizards it will be quite an accomplishment because nobody thinks we could win it even though we might have the pieces to win it. They always choke during the playoff season causing them to be eliminated early.

Okay I'm sorry for the way I acted. I told Gilbert, I'll try to change my ways and I'll shoot the ball more.

Gilbert smiled at this he said "Well I'm glad you understand let's make both of our lives easier, I know you don't want to be on this team right now but let's do what we can if we're able to get a championship I'll have them trade you to whatever team you want".

My eyes bent as I said thank you then if you're able to make that happen I won't fail you.

After eating our food and having a more pleasant conversation I went home to relax as the next day of the summer league would have officially started and will be playing against our first team the Portland trail blazers.