[Fader] Giannis sat on the sideline with Oppenheimer. They watched Charlotte’s Nicolas Batum warm up.“You see Batum?” Oppenheimer said. “If you work really hard, you might be able to be a Nic Batum type of player.” “Coach,” Giannis said, “if I become Nic Batum, I’m going back to Greece.”

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The following year, before tip-off at Charlotte, Giannis sat on the sideline with Oppenheimer. They watched Charlotte’s Nicolas Batum, a 6-foot-8 forward having an all-star kind of season, warm up.

“You see Batum?” Oppenheimer said to Giannis.

Giannis nodded.

“Look at him,” Oppenheimer said. “Really look at him. He’s a really good player. If you work really hard, you might be able to be a Nic Batum type of player.”

Giannis stared at his coach for a second, not frowning but looking surprised. A bit offended. “Coach,” Giannis said, “if I become Nic Batum, I’m going back to Greece.”

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