Chapter Two: The Talents They Threw Away

A real point guard doesn’t run away from the defense. He makes the defense chase the wrong answer.” He made Chen close one eye and change speeds between the three lines without shooting. Two hours later, Chen finally stopped in the middle of a sprint and displaced Lu’s balance by half an inch. [Rejected player Chen Ye has achieved valid growth: first deliberate control of game tempo. Ember Points +10.] The persistent pressure in Lu’s chest eased. He hid his reaction and tossed Chen a towel. “Six tomorrow morning.” “You’re really putting me on the roster?” “When you learn to let your teammates keep up.” They found the second player at Northport Rehabilitation Hospital.