He dies from overeating and drinking in the future because he drank Gatorade like everyone else? Author shot himself in the foot with that 2nd chapter.
I'm sure he got humbled by his coach. Also, the team atmosphere looked pretty good. Even if his style remains the same, they know how to work with it. His coach is said to be a mastermind, so I'm sure something was worked out.
I can't wait to see the evolution in both King's mentality and playstyle. Surely a hat trick from him with him. Raichi will probably also probably go crazy.