Chapter 21: Best Defensive Player of the 2009 Class.
In order to ensure being selected by a specific team, participating only in that team's tryouts is not uncommon at the draft.
For instance, Curry rejected most teams this year and only participated in tryouts for the Kings, Knicks, and Bobcats.
This situation is more common for first-round prospects, while it's relatively rare for second-rounders.
However, it's not unheard of.
Take Austin Reaves, who turned down tryout invitations from all other teams to join the Lakers.
Han Sen's draft stock is currently projected to be at the end of the second round, and being picked 43rd is a considerable temptation for him.
Moreover, Riley's question struck a chord; he likes the city of Miami, and joining the Heat would be a great choice.
"Mr. Riley, I want to join the Heat, but I also want to complete the remaining tryouts because I want to know if I have a chance to go in the first round."
The biggest difference between the first and second rounds of the NBA draft is that first-round players are guaranteed a four-year contract, while second-round picks usually get non-guaranteed contracts, and even when guaranteed, it's often just the first year.
Previously, he didn't have such thoughts because his goal back then was simply to get picked.
But now, after going through two rounds of tryouts, he realized he is just as good as the prospects expected to go in the second round, so naturally, he wants to aim higher.