DENVER — Restraint rarely goes viral. Restraint doesn’t sell sneakers. Restraint can be misinterpreted by college recruiters and NBA scouts. In most cases, the American basketball system rewards statistical production, athleticism and fearlessness over patience and subtlety. Getting buckets is the surest path to YouTube attention, recruiting rankings, scholarship offers, high draft picks and maximum contracts.
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