Chapter 397: The Decision.
(TL/n: I've revised this Chapter again after @Bumbum420 pointed out some inconsistencies. Going through it made me realize how valuable real-time feedback is.
So, I've set up a Discord server! .gg/pbHMgveZVe
I'll be sharing drafts when I'm unsure about certain parts, running polls to brainstorm side stories for Han's off-court life, and even taking suggestions for my next project.)
The Sacramento Kings took their meeting with Han Sen very seriously. Alongside GM Vlade Divac, both the team president and owner Vivek Ranadivé were present.
Despite years of talking with Anjali, this was Han's first time meeting Vivek in person.
Unlike Anjali, who was born and raised in the U.S., Vivek was an Indian-born immigrant who had built his empire in America. He gave off the aura of a classic elite businessman—friendly on the surface but sharp and calculating beneath the exterior.
Initially, Han saw this meeting as a mere formality. However, Divac was eager to make a strong case for why Sacramento could be Han's next home.
The Kings were willing to appoint Chris Rondo as the team's President of Basketball Operations, ensuring Han would have significant influence in the front office.
Additionally, Sacramento had a deep pool of young talent and future draft assets, giving them flexibility to build a true contender around Han.
Divac also stressed the significance of what Han could do for the franchise and the city.
Currently, many Sacramento fans were driving over 100 miles to Oakland to watch the Warriors. If Han joined the Kings, that dynamic would change completely.