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Hector's father is influential in Mexican basketball. He is one of the shareholders of the G League team Mexico City Captains. Hector is the result of the NBA's desire to establish a team in the future in Mexico, which has given more opportunities for boys and girls to play basketball.

Although Mexico is more often associated with football, basketball has a long history in the cities and towns of Mexico's Pacific region. Many parts of the country have more basketball courts than football fields. And many Mexicans, to the surprise of some, are avid basketball fans.

The NBA has launched the NBA Global Academy. The program includes academies in India, Australia, Senegal, and Mexico (better known as NBA Academy Latin America). Hector didn't make it as it opened in 2018, but Hector's arrival has significantly ignited the fire in the Mexican basketball landscape.

Raul Zarraga, general manager of NBA Mexico, is excited about it:

"It's complicated because the infrastructure of professional basketball here is not as developed as in other countries, like Brazil or Argentina," Zarraga said. "So we're also trying to work with the authorities to ensure that kids can continue to grow up, play basketball, and live their lives through basketball. Hector is a role model for these children. »

Hector, not used to talking, was talkative: "I see a great future. I see more players from my country going out and playing in college and playing in the NBA. It's just a matter of finding them and providing them with a platform to grow. It is doable. It's much work, but it's possible. I'm an example. »

Juan Toscano-Anderson, a player of the Golden States Warriors, is an alternative. Initially, it was about making the Santa Cruz Warriors in a tryout. Then, make a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract. On this legal contract, Juan is ready to prove that this decision was correct. He and Hector are related. In 2016, JTA played at Fuerza Regia de Monterrey. He saw Hector training several times. His agent is also related to Hector's father. They are the only Mexicans in the NBA located near each other, so they contact each other regularly.

Hector's impact in Mexico is visible to the naked eye. Mexican television has been broadcasting basketball for over 20 years, but interest has increased recently. And now a guy like them is performing on NBA courts. This will be noticed.

"Before, they only showed the Bulls or the Lakers," said Omar, 20, who appeared at the 2019 Mexico Game between the Spurs and Suns.

And Hector met the expectations of the Mexican public. Since the beginning of his third season, he confirmed once that his sophomore season was not a shooting star. In 15 games, he averaged 18.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.7 steals, and 2.1 blocks. Its progress is visible to all.

He is a strong contender for the MIP but probably won't be the winner as Ja Morant explodes this season. The difference between him and Hector is the collective results and aura around them. Even though Hector won the Dunk Contest, the world thinks he's still a lieutenant of a player who isn't an All-Star, while Ja Morant is flashy, with the aura of a star. That's what the NBA likes the most, so the promotion around him is better. He is alone in changing the era of Grit and Grind into one of the most exciting teams. Hector is not American, to begin with. The star against the anti-star. Hector is similar to Jokic in this sense, hence their excellent understanding. But make no mistake, despite the Kings' negative record so far, and Hector is no longer considered an average player.

Hector's influence is vital to the Kings' defense. His mere presence serves as a deterrent for every forward worthy of a Rudy Gobert with the Jazz. But since the Kings' outside defensemen could be better, the defense on the three-pointers is the worst in the league. So the Kings' defense could be better, but you can't blame it on Hector. He became an elite rim protector.

November 21, 2021the Kings have a record of 6 wins and 11 losses. Monte McNair decided, and two tweets will come:

@wojespn

The Kings fired Alvin Gentry; sources tell ESPN.

But it's the following tweet that no one saw coming that will turn the league around.

@wojespn

Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing has signed a three-year contract to become the next coach of the Sacramento Kings; sources tell ESPN.

It must have been something unnoticed, but the impact of the name is immense.