Chapter 79: I’ll Date Taylor Swift.
The next day during practice, Han Sen paid close attention to LeBron's behavior. He seemed to be in a great mood, with a smile constantly on his face.
There was no way his team wouldn't have informed him of everything that happened on social media yesterday, but it looked like he didn't care at all.
His reaction had now completely dispelled Han Sen's final reservations. He could already envision the scene of himself acquiring the floater talent and becoming stronger in his drives.
However, during practice, Han encountered a bit of a problem— he started to feel significant discomfort in his groin. After practice, he went to the team doctor to have it checked out. The doctor took him to a hospital partnered with the team, where they determined the issue was caused by overexertion.
To help Han Sen better understand, the team doctor explained the concept of the "rookie wall".
Rookies often hit a point in their first NBA season where they seem to lose all their energy, like they're facing an invisible wall that blocks their path forward. The causes vary but are typically attributed to the difficulty of adjusting to the NBA's intense schedule, resulting in fatigue or injury.
Han Sen was now experiencing something similar.
Even players from Division I NCAA teams only play around thirty games per season, including March Madness. That's not even three months' worth of NBA games. Add to that the fact that NBA games are packed much more tightly than NCAA games.
"And you've also put a lot more strain on your body with your summer weight gain, your training load, and your change in playing style," the team doctor warned after considering Han Sen's specific circumstances.
The doctor advised him to take extra care with his recovery after games and practice, including small details like icing sore areas. Additionally, he was advised to cut back on his training volume and let his body gradually adjust to the intensity of the NBA schedule, then slowly ramp up his training again once he's more acclimated. On top of that, he was told to prioritize sleep and cut down on late nights.
The team doctor was quite professional. After all, Cleveland might be small, but its healthcare system is well-developed.