Chapter 129: It's Time!!

With the door of free agency opening, the offseason is at its most lively.

Each team tried every means to strengthen the lineup and staged a battle to grab people!!

The most active of these is the Tokyo Great White Sharks.

They got in touch with Rukawa Kaede, hoping that the latter would join, but Rukawa Kaede was not moved by the big market in Tokyo, and hung up the phone without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, showing no mercy at all.

Rukawa Kaede's refusal caused the Great White Sharks to suffer serious losses, and in order to make room for Rukawa Kaede, they sent the team's main center, Mikami Taro, to the Rover, who also performed quite well in the free agent market.

This also completes the Rover's offseason reinforcement plan.

The Rovers, who were aiming for the championship last season, lost to the Flying Waves team led by Fujima in the semifinals, and did not even reach the finals.

Such a result would be unacceptable for Xiandao and the entire Flying Wave team, so in the offseason, the Rover vowed to build a luxurious roster that could rival any team.

Because of the annual defeats, people like Xiandao who are at peace with their encounters are tired of it, so in the next season, if the rover still can't win the championship, it's really hard to say whether Xiandao will stay!!

Therefore, after the opening of the free agent market, the rover is asking for prices and recruiting at all costs!!

The Rover didn't give up on Kojiro Maruyama either, but it seems that the latter really doesn't have any interest in returning to the JBA, and in this context, the Rover is even more anxious!!

It was at this time that the great white shark stepped forward and gave very generously.

The negotiation between the two sides on Mikami's deal is almost final, and the Rover's interest in Mikami is also very large!!The Rover sent the center forward Sensato Watanabe to Jaws, and Mikami Shotaro is the Rover!

Such a one-on-one swap is perfect for the rover, in this way, the rover is to strengthen the inside line is strength, and Mikami is only 26 years old, and the future prospects are still quite clear!!

But in this way, the life of the great white shark is not easy.

There are fewer and fewer factors for Jaws to attract other stars to join, and perhaps only the background of Tokyo remains!!

But Jaws don't have to be too sad, such as Tsuyoshi Yamashiro, Miura Fei, Honda and I, are all players with some good improvisation, Jaws still have a chance to fight for the playoffs next season!!

After the offseason trade storm cleared, teams began to assemble and start preparing for the new season.

The Jaguar team didn't make any big moves in the offseason, and there were no new people joining, but being able to renew Rukawa Kaede should be the most important thing!!

Another more important thing is the progress of Akagi's recovery!!

"How do you feel??"

Sakuragi came to the training hall and asked when he saw Akagi doing a simple shooting drill under the basket.

"It's not bad, but I don't know how my body will react when I add strength!!"

Akagi was still a little worried.

But looking at Akagi's already soaked gray vest, it can be seen that Akagi is still very eager to make a comeback.

But after all, Akagi hasn't participated in an official competition for almost a year, so such worries are still necessary.

"There's really no hurry, Akagi, don't put pressure on yourself!!"

Sakuragi enlightened Akagi, and I don't know when Sakuragi became so reasonable.

"I know, what's going on, let's fight!!"

Akagi gave the ball to Sakuragi.

"Okay, I'll do my best, Captain!!"

Sakuragi dribbled the ball and came to the three-point line.

"Come on, stinky boy, see if you improve!!"

Akagi squats to make a defensive stance.

The two of you fought back and forth.

It didn't take long for Sakuragi's red vest to be dyed crimson with sweat.

"It should be fine, Captain!!"

After the two fought for a long time, they were so tired that they lay on the floor, and Sakuragi patted Akagi and said.

"Hmm!!"

"We really need you!!"

Sakuragi said, turning his head. l

"Let's go according to the plan, it's useless to rush!!"

Akagi said.

"Well, we're looking forward to your return, Captain!!"

Sakuragi said sincerely.

Sakuragi eagerly awaited Akagi's return, as did the entire Jaguar team.

With less than two months to go before the new season, Akagi's recovery is important!!

At this time, the Jaguar team held its annual mobilization meeting for the new season.

Last season, the Jaguar team set the goal of defending six and fighting for four, and finally achieved this goal, I don't know what kind of goal the Jaguar team management will set in the next season.

"Akagi, how's your recovery??"

Before the meeting, General Manager Kawaguchi came to Akagi's side and asked.

"Step by step, rest assured!!"

"Okay!!Mr. Takayama has other things to do today, so I asked me to express my condolences to you, and I hope you will return to the arena as soon as possible!!"

"Take me and thank him!!"

After the condolences, it was time for the official talks.

"In the blink of an eye, it's almost a new season, last season we had gains, there are also regrets, but I believe that the gains should be greater than the regrets, because we are still a young team after all, and the annual harvest is our most valuable wealth, not accumulating small streams, not becoming a big river, this is the process that every team has to go through!!"

Kawaguchi's speech was straight to the point.

"Besides, we made the playoffs last season without Akagi almost all the time, and in the playoffs, we also showed that we can win games, which is what I, as a team manager, want to see the most, and it is this kind of performance that makes me believe that next season, with Akagi back, we can go further!!"

From Kawaguchi's words, you can hear that he has always been very confident in this team!!

"And the improvement of several main players of our team is really beyond my imagination, such as Rukawa Kaede, oh my God, are you now changing careers to become fitness coaches??!!"

Kawaguchi looked at Rukawa Kaede and teased.

I saw Rukawa Kaede wearing a tight black T-shirt, and when I put it on, I felt like a model in a clothing store, very stylish!!

I feel that this offseason, Rukawa Kaede should be a lot stronger again.

"So, with the return of Akagi next season, our lineup is unceremoniously not inferior to any other team!!So, I hope that next season, we can go further!!"

Kawaguchi vaguely stated the team's goals for next season.

"What do you think, Coach Ohki??"

Kawaguchi then asked about Ohki.

Coach Oki nodded and said: "I think this goal can be more specific, for the team's existing lineup, run-in level, team state and the pattern of the entire league, for our Jaguar team, it's time!!"

Coach Damu said a very meaningful sentence, which made everyone seem to understand a little.

"Hey, junior, what does this mean, coach??"

Sakuragi whispered about Mitsui, who was sitting next to him.

"It's nothing, just listen!!"

As soon as Mitsui finished replying, Coach Oki explained.

"I think next season, our team will not only make it to the playoffs, but also go to the next round and try to make a run for the championship!!"

"Oh~~~"

Coach Damu's words made everyone exclaim, "Hit the championship"!! Such words are indeed too unfamiliar to everyone present!!

"Don't be surprised, it's the impact of the championship, maybe you don't know how to understand it, but every time I'm standing on the sidelines, I can feel the slightest bit of your progress, these improvements give me the courage to say something like this, three years ago, when Sakuragi and Rukawa Kaede first entered the league, I wouldn't say such a thing, it really doesn't fit the reality, at that time all we had to do was to accumulate strength, and now, our strength is full, we can pose a threat to any team in this league, so, it's time!!”

Coach Oki is like a lecturer in the church, everyone seems to have been baptized, and they are all very excited, maybe everyone is slowly beginning to believe Coach Oki's words in their hearts, and this influence is completed imperceptibly!!

"So, Coach Ohki, do you have a specific goal?"

Kawaguchi said as he looked at Oki with his head held high.

(To be continued.) )