Chapter 405: Welcome to the NBA.
Han Sen shook his head with a chuckle.
In a way, Luka Dončić wasn't wrong.
The NBA had spent years tweaking its rules to favor offense. The latest 14-second reset on offensive rebounds was just another step in the same direction, much like the old no-hand-checking rule that had once sparked an offensive explosion.
By comparison, European basketball played under FIBA rules was much tougher. A smaller court, no defensive three-second rule, and far more physicality meant scoring in Europe was no easy task.
But hearing this from a rookie?
It was a little much.
Luka had only played a handful of preseason games. He hadn't even stepped onto the court for a regular-season matchup yet, let alone a playoff game.
Still, Jokić wasn't dismissing him.
"He's the most skilled rookie I've ever seen," Jokić mused. "And there's something about him... he's fearless in big moments. Kinda reminds me of you, boss."
Han glanced at Jokić, reading between the lines.
"So, you like him?"