Players with Liam McNeeley’s length, shooting ability and instincts rarely flame out in the NBA. In fact, getting caught up in overthinking a player’s physical profile feels like something that has killed front offices in recent years.
The NBA and TNT could have a had an entertaining night of basketball with its new format, but instead did a bait-and-switch with the likes of Kevin Hart and Mr. Beast where the main event became a footnote.