But not the NBA!
Playing the LA Lakers as part of an American tour with his new club, FC Barcelona of Spain, Juan Carlos Navarro played strong, pouring in 34 points to go with his 7 assists and 6 rebounds, including 17 in the fourth quarter alone as he attempted to will his outgunned team to victory.
Was he making a point? Oh yes. As Pau Gasol put it: “I think he was trying to prove a point tonight—that he can play in this league. I think he felt he was not valued as a basketball player at the end of the season, but he can play with any team he wants to. He fits well anywhere if he gets the minutes. But no team stepped up to the plate and gave him a good contract so that he could continue here.”
An excellent white player discounted and disrespected by the NBA? Shocking, truly shocking.
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