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In 2022, Jalen Brunson was one of the main architects of the Mavericks' superb playoff campaign, which saw them finish runners-up in the Western Conference. But it was already clear that the role of Luka Doncic's lieutenant was too small for him. And yet it was Dallas who had selected the two-time NCAA champion point guard 33rd in 2018, in a draft packed with talent. It turned out, that was far too low for such a player.

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He didn't fit into the Atlanta Hawks' summer league lineup. However, at the beginning of pre-season ahead of the start of the NBA, the only Czech basketball player in the most famous league in the world, Vít Krejci (24), was involved. And he stole the headlines against the Indiana Pacers after one moment of genius, as the Hawks went on to win 131-130. With six minutes to go, Krejci stopped Kendall Brown's attack and took the ball out of his hands with such ease. But that wasn't all. He flipped the ball over to his right hand, spread it out as if to throw a discus, and swept it across the court with all his might.

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During wednesday night's preseason matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets, rookie guard Jared McCain experienced a frightening fall that led to his hospitalization. The incident occurred with four minutes remaining in the Sixers' 117-95 victory.

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