SWISH!
SWISH!
Billups stepped up and sank two free throws in place of Prince.
On the other end, Wade was guarded by Lynx Hunter. Lynch was getting older, but his defense was still strong, and he effectively smothered Wade. After using a screen, Wade passed to Eddie Jones.
Eddie Jones was a former All-Star shooting guard; Kobe had even been his backup once.
But now... SMACK!
Billups stripped him.
Then Flounder sprinted down the court. He reached the frontcourt and, without a moment's hesitation, pulled up from beyond the three-point line and shot... SWISH!
Three-pointer!
When Billups first entered the league, he'd gone through a "journeyman chucker" phase. Coaches didn't like him, and he bounced from team to team.
But now, people preferred to call him: Mr. Big Shot!
ESPN was singing his praises.
But when the camera cut to Larry Brown, his expression was one of disbelief and exasperation, only then followed by delight.
