"Of course I'm excited…"
At the post-game press conference, Milicic, who had just exploded for 29 points and 9 rebounds—nearly a 30-and-10 game—instinctively wanted to say in response to the reporter's question, 'See? I was the second pick, and I can put up big numbers. What do all you people who called me a bust have to say now?'
And Larry Brown. Milicic wanted to shove his stats right in his face and ask him if he had any regrets.
But just as the words were about to leave his mouth, Milicic stopped himself short.
'You're an adult now. You have to be responsible for what you say. Think before you speak.'
The words Chen Yu had told him still echoed in his ears.
"Humility is always a virtue. Some might call you fake, but the vast majority of people in this world still prefer someone who is humble."
