Chinese officials have been understanding about Mengke missing training time for the NBA finals and his homeland teammates have been supportive as well.
"Chinese basketball has been very comfortable with me staying here for the NBA playoffs even though the national team has started training," Mengke said. "My teammates have been in contact with me and hope we win the championship."
Mengke dreams of a greater role next season after Robinson retires, but he also knows that he might not fit into the Spurs' plans at all.
"The goal is to have more playing time next year," Mengke said. "I will try to work hard, stay in shape, pick up the schemes. I will control everything I can. But it depends on what the team wants. Everything is up in the air."
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