Chapter 16: Making the List.
Time flew by, and it was already late February.
Over the past two months, Han worked on improving his one-on-one defense by training with Wade while also focusing more on team defense during games.
With both approaches combined, his defensive skills improved rapidly.
The first person to notice the change was Wade.
During a post-game practice one day, Wade's drive to the basket was disrupted by him.
"You're not on your game today, huh?" Han said, looking at Wade.
Then Wade responded with a more aggressive drive, blowing past Hansen for a dunk.
"Your defense still sucks."
Trash talk had become a regular part of their practice, helping to strengthen their bond.
Han managed to stop Wade several times during the session, which lasted over forty minutes—longer than usual.
After they finished, both sat on the sidelines to rest.