Hornets head coach Borrego thought it over for a moment, then agreed to Wemby's request to go back in.
He cautioned him, "You can go in, but be careful not to foul unnecessarily. At the same time, when they attack the paint, you have to be willing to make a play instead of letting them get all the way to the rim. After all, you're the best big man in the league right now."
With two fouls already, Wemby had to be extremely careful.
He couldn't let the other team bait him into a foul too easily, but he also had to maintain his presence in the paint. It was a difficult balance.
Only the player could find that balance. It wasn't something a coach could teach.
Wemby nodded. "Thanks, Coach. I understand."
Back on the court, Wang Yi calmly sank his second free throw.
The Hornets went back on offense.
Wemby got the ball beyond the three-point line. Facing Bond's defense, he faked a shot, then drove straight toward the paint.
Danny and Tures met him along the way.
But Wemby held the ball high, spun between them, and forced his way into the paint before rising for a powerful dunk!
The crowd erupted in cheers.
The thunderous roar poured into the Kings players' ears, as if it might burst their eardrums.
It was a spectacular play. Even Wang Yi couldn't help shaking his head in admiration.
At 2.24 meters tall, Wemby had taken the ball from beyond the arc and driven into the paint, pulling off an incredible Turn Around Crossover on the way. He truly deserved to be called a Model Monster straight out of NBA 2K.
Jordan watched from courtside, wearing his trademark charming smile.
It was the Kings' turn to attack.
Wang Yi took the