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"Hector, I have several things to tell you," Ewing began, looking at the young Mexican before him. It was partly on him that he decided to bet, and he came to know if he had the caliber of the player he expected. He continued, "What is your purpose?"

Hector is surprised. It's too direct. He has yet to delay and goes straight to the heart of the matter. But he can't avoid it and replies, "For now, I want to make the playoffs with these guys. Even if we got off to a bad start, who will if we don't believe in ourselves? »

He frowns when he hears this. Usually, that should be a decent answer, but that's different from what he wants to hear. But he can't blame Hector; it seems he misunderstood the question, so he will change his way of formulating.

"I mean, what do you think of your development, and what limits do you set for yourself?" and come silence. Hector can't answer because he has yet to think about it in depth. Contrary to popular belief, Hector knows what is being said about him. We see a potential All-Star, but according to him, all the fame is only useful if he can lead his team to the playoffs. His friend Demarcus Cousins, at his peak, is a good example.

He is a notable player for the Kings, but with his collective record, he will never be considered one of the best players in the NBA, while he was the best at his position with MVP stats every year.

"Hector, as you already know, I have developed many players at your position and played center. Let me tell you. You've been misused so far. First, we will develop your movements in-depth at the post. You are very efficient, but you need to get used to using them in matches. Then your playmaking abilities are elite for a big man and even among the guards. »

Hector knows this but has never asked the game to pass more toward him as he is not a coach. It's normal; he didn't have the qualifications but didn't consider his impact on the squad. If he had asked Gentry, his teammates would have thought about whether the prospects for victory could be better.

"If you don't have goals, let me give you one. You have the potential to become the best player in Kings' history. I will make sure you're the qualifiers to become one." Hector is shocked and also honored. Any NBA player has ever dreamed of being MVP, even those coming off the bench. Every person needs to be challenged. Especially when it's a challenge that affects a lifetime. Every player dreams of being Jordan at least once in his life, Hector is no exception.

The ambition in Hector's heart still burns in him, but no one has ever spoken to him directly. "I wanted to win the title with the Kings." That is its original objective. Every player wants to win the title with the team that drafted them because it is the team that gives them a chance before the others. Those who took the risk of selecting them. Bringing back a title for them is the best reward. But few make it.

Anthony Davis had to go to the Lakers to win a title, but if asked, he would trade it for a title with the Pelicans. Damian Lillard wants to win his title in Portland at all costs, even if it means winning nothing. Hector thinks the same way. If possible, he wants to be champion with the Kings.

"But I will rise to the challenge. It's not going to be easy," Hector said. Not simple at all. It's little known, but the Sacramento Kings are the oldest team in the league. They were founded in 1923. The team initially started as a semi-pro squad and later joined the predecessor to the NBA in 1948. They were known as the Rochester Royals and won the franchise's only title in 1951 under that name. The name "Kings" was picked up in 1972, and the team was based in Sacramento in 1985.

That's 18 years earlier than the Detroit Pistons (1941) and 24 years earlier than the Boston Celtics (1946). We are talking about a team soon to be a hundred years old that has seen exceptional players. And the best player in Sacramento Kings' history is unquestionably Oscar Robertson. "Big O" is the leading scorer and passer in Kings' history. Even if they were with the Cincinnati Royals, the former entity of the Kings, it does not change the facts. And the bar is high. 22,009 points with the team, far ahead of second Jack Tyman with his 15,840 points. He is also the only MVP in the franchise's history, and obviously, his jersey is retired.

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