Bab 84: 77. The Decisive Shot More Arrogant Than Big Bird_2

At first, I was worried he might get nervous facing the strongest of his NBA peers, after all, it was his first time facing off against Jordan, but I underestimated him."

Auerbach: "He wouldn't be nervous. The moment I saw him trash-talking Larry, I was certain he was going to be like Kevin, like Robert, a pillar for our team... Once we get Bias back, he'll be Bias's best assistant. After Larry and Kevin age, those two will dominate the last decade of the 20th century!"

KC-Jones: "Coach, if Jack is the core of your future plans, why keep him on the bench? I've been wanting to let him start since after Christmas..."

Auerbach: "Playing as the sixth man gives him more opportunities to hold the ball. Tonight, you gave him the chance to be the main attacker, that's why he could play this way. If he starts in regular games... I don't want to waste his talent by turning him into a catch-and-shoot player."

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