Chapter 144 - Final-Day Game; Pre-Game (1/2)

The last day of the camp had arrived, and there was only one thing on that day's menu, and that was one full game between the Division-One members.

Meaning in the absence of the physical workout session, Shun would have sufficient stamina for the game.

Shun was ready to play for the full game with these players.

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Shun and the other players gathered in the gym. All of them were waiting for the coaches to arrive and start the day.

Carlos had his legs spread on the floor and was leaning back with his hands supporting his body.

Carlos: ”So, what do you guys think the teams would be like?”

Ming was sitting with his legs crossed responded.

Ming: ”Who knows, but I think they will be balanced.”

Shun chimed in and spoke.

Shun: ”Maybe it will be defensive versus offensive teams.”

Antony's ears perked up, and he said.

Antony: ”Oh, that would be nice.”

Douglas: ”That sounds a good idea!”

At that moment, the coaches entered the gym and walked towards the players.

The players didn't get up as the coaches had told them to be relaxed, but they did greet them.

All: ”Good Morning.”

Albert smiled and greeted them back.

Albert: ”Good Morning to you as well.”

Sarah nodded back and greeted.

Sarah: ”Morning.”

Albert looked at the players and spoke.

Albert: ”Today is the final day of the camp. These past days have been quite fun for me.

And, they were productive as much as they were fun.

It was a refreshing feeling to work with you guys from all around the globe, and I am happy to see the talent that is growing around the world.

I hope that you guys liked the time you spent here and didn't regret it.

All of the elven players nodded, and some of them smiled.

Albert: ”Now, as we discussed yesterday, for today, we would be playing a full game.”

Shun raised his hands and asked.

Shun: ”What is the distribution of the teams?”

Sarah stepped forwards and replied.

Sarah: ”We have decided that you guys will be the one to decide the teams.”

Ming: ”What do you mean?”

Sarah looked at the players and called.

Sarah: ”Ming, Leonal, and Shun stand up and come here.”

Three of them looked at each other and followed the orders. They stood up and walked to the coaches.

Sarah: ”Shun, stand at the side.”

Shun went and stood near Albert, and Sarah continued.

Sarah: ”Now, if we exclude Shun, we have exactly ten people. Shun would be playing for both teams.

He will switch after half-time. So, he will play the full game, but for both teams.”

Shun nodded, and he was absolutely fine with the arrangement.

Sarah: ”Ming and Leonal will be the team captains. They will choose the teams.”

Shun understood the reasoning behind choosing those two as captains.

Shun: 'Ming and Leonal are smart. Gilbert isn't that much of a leader, and Ivan doesn't talk at all. The only alternative I can think of is Roger and maybe Bruno.'

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Ming was the first one to choose.

Ming: ”I choose Ivan.”

Ivan stood up and walked to Ming.

Shun: 'An all-rounded offensive player would interest a point guard like him.'

Leonal went next.

Leonal: ”Gilbert.”

Shun looked at Gilbert and thought.

Shun: 'Well, that was to expected.'

Next turn, Ming choose the slow master.

Ming: ”Carlos.”

Shun: 'Disrupting pace. Ming would use that to his advantage.'

Leonal: ”Rafael.”

Shun: 'The defensive beast. Leonal is thinking about the attack power that Ming is acc.u.mulating.'

Ming: ”Roger.”

Shun: 'A defensive player, but he still chose Roger over Douglas for his offensive capabilities.'

Leonal: ”Douglas.”

Shun: 'Center to match another center.'

Ming: ”Antony.”

Shun: 'Hmm... Carlos's slow tempo and Antony's fast tempo are going to be a problem.'

Leonal: 'Bruno.'

Shun: 'And, there goes another power player to Leonal.'

Shun looked at both teams.

Team Ming: Ming, Ivan, Carlos, Antony, and Roger.