Chapter Twenty

Naruto walked into the practice gym after dropping Nina off at school. It was a few weeks after the true cause of Hinata's death came out and since then his life has been much better.

The rookie turned on his headphones and played Otis by Jay Z and Kanye West.

The rookie quickly went to work putting up shots from the elbow, wing and three before dropping to the ground and doing a set of one minute push ups, which ended up being 82. When he finished his push ups he did ten laps around the court.

After his last lap he grabbed a ball and sprinted down the court before doing a three sixty layup. Once he landed he caught the ball as it came out of the hoop and ran to the opposite side and three down a one handed dunk.

Naruto sighed as he took his shirt off and prepared to do another set but a bunch of people entered the gym and he took his headphones off.

"What's going on?"

He got no response as his teammates, the heads of the Lakers organization and his friends and family members filed into the gym. Even Kendall was there.

Biggs was there with his camera recording and Naruto was getting a little uncomfortable.

"Why all y'all staring at me like that?"

Everyone smiled and had their phone out no doubt snapping the entire thing.

"Do you know what today is?"

Naruto turned to Jeanie Buss and shook his head.

"No not at all."

"Well then this will be so much better, boys hit it."

One of his teammates got a button and confetti rained from the ceiling and a poster opened up from the ceiling and Naruto's jaw dropped.

The poster was a picture of him doing his superman taunt but it wasn't the picture that got him it was the words on it. The top read 'BORN TO BE A LAKER' then the bottom said 'BORN TO BE AN ALL STAR'

Naruto felt tears come to his eyes as everyone surrounded him and gave him pats on the back and hugs. After what seemed like an eternity of hugs the rookie was pulled into a hug that made him smile when his girlfriend softly whispered a congratulations into his ear.

"I'm so proud of you baby."

"I really can't believe this is happening."

Kendall smiled as she kept her arms around his neck and he had his arms on her hips seemingly forgetting about the others in the gym with them.

"You deserve this. Nobody works as hard as you."

Naruto smiled. "Thank you."

"Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for believing in me."

"Naruto look around, all of these people here believe in you."

"Yeah but not in the way you believe in me."

Kendall blushed and Naruto leaned on for a kisswhich she happily returned. Everyone around them let out a loud, AWWWWWWW, which made them remember that they weren't alone. The couple separated while blushing as Killer Bee approached them.

"Its been long and hard numba nine but you stayed on your grine and now it's time for you to shine!"

Everyone looked at Bee then at Naruto for a translation.

"He basically said we gotta celebrate and I have a great idea."

TNT Presented by State Farm

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the NBA on TNT presented by State farm. My name is Ernie Johnson and as always I'm joined by Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny 'The Jet' Smith and Charles Barkley. Tonight all the votes have been counted and we will learn who is set to start in this year's All Star Game. I've already seen the list but you guys do not know who is representing for the East or West, any last minute guesses."

Shaq nodded. "You see a bunch of the same faces every year but I'm hoping to see a few of the big men represent this year, especially since its two back court and three front court players."

Charles nodded in agreement and Kenny spoke.

"I agree with you on that one Shaq but I'm hoping to here Naruto Uzumaki tonight. The kid is a bonafide monster. It would be a crime if his name was not called tonight."

Ernie nodded. "Well if that's the case then let's start with the Western conference. First out in the front court...Kevin Love. Maing his third all star appearance and his first start."

"Next...Kevin Durant."

"Durantula!"

"Actually Shaq he has a new nickname this time around. Fifth straight. This is his fifth straight all star appearance. He's just been in the zone this year. Nine straight thirty point games."

"Blake Griffin joins them as the final member of the front court. This is his fourth straight all star appearance and his third start."

"Next in the backcourt we have Stephen Curry. The first Warrior starter since Latrell Sprewell in ninety five. He's averaging twenty four points and nine assists which is second in the league.

"And finally a man no one should be shocked to see up here...Naruto Uzumaki. What else is there to say about the year this young man is having. He's hit a few bumps but he's leading the league in points and is third in assists. The western team is looking stacked as always but can they take on the East who's starters will be announced when we return.

Naruto's Penthouse

Naruto sighed as he sat on the couch in his living room with Kendall sleeping on his shoulder and Nina on his lap. The rest of his friends and family were scattered throughout the living room asleep. After leaving the gym they wanted to go out but Naruto wanted to just hang out inside with the most important people in his life so they just sat around and watched movies.

Naruto looked at Kendall's peaceful face as she slept and moved a loose strand of hair behind her ear. He didn't know what it was about her but she had him in a trap and he had no intention on trying to get out. For once things were looking up for Naruto Uzumaki.

And Done!

Short ass chapter I know but it's just to get me back in the groove.

A lot of people complained about two many Naruto characters but this is a Naruto fic so what's the problem. I can literally count on my fingers how many Naruto characters that I've used on my fingers, watch somebody actually go back and count, and a lot of them were brief appearances.

To my slow updating. I'm super busy by I try to write but I'm just exhausted but I try to get new chapters up for you guys. Also I'm thinking of wrapping his rookie year up so let me know I can hit a few key points of the season and we can move on I'm tired of writing about 2014.

Also little side bar if anyone can draw pm cause I could really use some help with something.

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