In the end, he decided against walking over. But he didn't leave. He just sprawled out on the sidelines. He didn't want to go home. If he went home, he'd be hassled by lawyers and agents, asking him this and that. The police would call him too.
The court had become his sanctuary.
In a daze, he felt like he was twelve or thirteen again. Back then, he had also hidden away on the basketball court, fully focused, to escape trouble on the streets and turmoil at home.
Just then, a loud cheer erupted from the court.
Nate Robinson drove to the basket and threw down a spectacular dunk, drawing waves of screams from everyone.
The young guys rushed over and piled on top of Nate Robinson on the floor to celebrate.
Eddie Curry cracked a smile.
Su Xi waved him over, signaling for him to join in and add some pressure on Nate Robinson.
Eddie Curry quickly ran over and dived on top of the pile. With his three-hundred-plus pounds added to the mix, Nate Robinson immediately begged for mercy.
