Chapter 105: Abstinence.
"I have one condition," Grover continued after his explanation.
"Money's not an issue," Han Sen replied. While his contract salary wasn't huge, his endorsements more than made up for it. He could easily afford not just a personal trainer, but an entire training team.
"It's not about the money. You'll need to listen to me about all things training," Grover said, dead serious. The last time in Miami, Han Sen had dismissed his advice with a half-hearted effort.
"No problem," Han Sen agreed readily.
Previously, he'd had some biases against Grover, but now that he had hired him, it was time to let go of his past as a trainer himself.
NBA trainers didn't make as much as people often thought. Even the top trainers at the time earned around $100,000 annually. But Grover had been with Jordan for years, and as a business partner of Jordan's, he earned far more than just his training salary.
Grover had told the truth—he was interested in Han Sen because of his qualities, not because of the money. Still, Han Sen offered him $150,000 a year, much higher than the market rate, as a sign of respect.
Once the contract was signed, he immediately started his physical training with Grover's guidance.
From the very beginning, Grover demonstrated his professionalism and experience. He had Han Sen undergo a series of high-intensity exercises to assess his current physical state.
The first conclusion Grover reached was that Han Sen needed to lose some weight—around 98 kg. This would help him be more agile on the court and reduce the physical strain caused by excessive weight.
It took Han about a week to shed the extra weight.