On the clinic's fitness trail, Olajuwon was jogging in a tracksuit, bathed in the morning sun.
He gradually picked up his pace, and beads of sweat soon appeared on his forehead.
For the Rockets, the season was already over, which meant Olajuwon could begin a long, five-month vacation.
But at his age, daily exercise was essential to maintain his athletic condition.
Especially since he wanted to play for another two years and chase one more championship.
As he was jogging, Olajuwon saw a car approaching.
He stopped, and the car stopped as well.
The door opened, and Chen Yu got out, greeting Olajuwon.
"Chen, you didn't go to Sacramento?" Olajuwon asked, puzzled.
Today, April 22nd, was the official start of the Phoenix Suns' playoffs.
Olajuwon hadn't seen Chen Yu since yesterday afternoon and had assumed he'd traveled with the team to Sacramento.
Chen Yu shook his head.
Normally, he could have gone with the team.
