Chapter 30: Can’t Stop Me.
Han Sen played 27 minutes and posted stats of 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 1 turnover, and 3 fouls, shooting 5 of 12 from the field, 3 of 7 from three-point range, and 1 of 2 from the free-throw line. This was his full stat line from his first game in the Summer League.
As a comparison, in the same day's game between the Warriors and Rockets, Stephen Curry made his debut and scored 16 points with 3 assists, shooting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.
LeBron James recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists in his Summer League debut years ago.
Han Sen's stats weren't spectacular, but they were respectable considering his draft position.
Of course, after his performance, he gained another wave of [hater points].
When fans expect someone to play well and they perform poorly, they get criticized. But when fans hope someone plays badly, and they do well, they get criticized even harder.
This was a principle Han Sen had learned well during his NCAA days.
Especially when, on the second day of Summer League, Blake Griffin made his debut and exploded for 27 points and 12 rebounds.
"Griffin is a beast, he makes the rest of the 2009 draft class look dull, including that number 77."
"There's no suspense for Rookie of the Year. If you can't even be the best in your draft class, you'd better shut your big mouth."
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