Preparing for The NBA Draft

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~~~(POV: Ulysses Kennedy)~~~

~~~(Date: June 20th, 2026)~~~

~~~(Location: Home, Holden, Oregon)~~~

~~~(Time: 10:34 AM)~~~

The NBA Draft is just 3 days from now, and it's being held in New York City. Yep, right in the heart of Madison Square Garden. The same place where the draft is being held this year is where I'll be playing for my rookie duration.

I'll tell you what, Hannah and Ellie have been having a fun time these last 2 days. Mainly getting dresses free of charge from sponsors of the event. The NBA has even sent me a variety of suits to choose from.

But Ellie has insisted that she pick out what I wear, and I have no problems with that. She's got the best taste in clothes I've ever seen.

"Oh my God! That red necklace goes perfect with it!"

Speaking of which, they're having fun with all the dresses and clothes they were sent at this very moment. I'm currently enjoying the soft couch and reading a book. I've been filling my free time with stories, and while I did like reading. I've never been so into it as of late.

After the Draft Lottery, all I've been doing is training and relaxing at home. But I've gotten some minor improvements in my stats.

I open my system and see the progress I've made.

[Ulysses Kennedy]

[Class - The Singularity] [Legendary]

[Age 18, birthday January 24th, 2008]

[Shooting- S+] [Dribbling- S] [Passing- S-] [Speed- S-] [Defense- A+] [Lateral Quickness- A] [Dunking- S] [Rebounding- A+] [Endurance- S+] [Current Height- 6'11 without shoes] [Wingspan- 7'6] [Weight- 245 Lbs.]

[Badges]

[Quick learner][A] [Shooters Touch][A+] [One of a Kind][S+] [Incredible Work Eithic][B+] [Dribbling Talent][A+] [Deadeye][A] [Limitless Range][A+] [Lockdown Defender][A+] [Heartbreaker][A] [Deep Impact][S] [Highlight Reel][A+] [Ankle Breaker][A] [Post-move Master][A] [Moving Fadeaway][A+] [Deep Range Deadeye][S] [Tight Handles][S] [Endless Energy][S] [Uninjurable][S+] [Impossible Shot Maker][S+]

[Special Badges]

[The Singularity's space][X+] [Event Horizon][X+]

Speed and Passing have gone from A+ to S-. Not forgetting that my Lateral Quickness has gone up from A- to A.

It's safe to say that I'm the best player that's ever come from high school or college. I know that I'm better than everyone in the NBA, but I'm looking forward to what the system has in store for me. I'll be getting a lot more quests when the NBA Season starts.

"Ulysses! Come downstairs! We want to show you how we look in the dresses we're going to the NBA Draft in!"

I'm called from my comfortable spot on the couch and to the room they're using as the makeshift clothes booth. And as I enter, I see two beautiful women that are radiating happiness. I almost hit my head on the top of the door frame from how stunning they look.

"Wow... You both look..."

I'm at a loss for words.

"We know! Isn't it great! I haven't felt this pretty since my prom night!"

Hannah is the first to show how happy she is, and I can't help smiling and being happy from how happy they both are.

The NBA is going to change our lives for the better. Ellie has been scraping and clawing to make sure we don't lose the house, and she thought I didn't know. But I figured that if she knew I knew, it'd make it harder on her.

So I played it like I didn't.

And all Ellie's hard work in raising me over the years will pay off.

"I'm so excited for this weekend!! Not only do we get to go to New York again, but we're also heading for Madison Square Garden, and we'll have the best seats in the house for when you get Drafted to the Knicks! Who plays in that building!"

Ellie is the one to share how happy she is.

But there is something that Hannah must do before we leave for New York. Cause once we're there, we're not coming back. I know this for a fact.

I don't want to ruin the mood, but my eyes land on Hannah, and she sees my concerned look. Questioning it.

"Have you talked to them yet?"

This pertains to her parents. The ones she hasn't spoken to since her birthday ended in disaster.