Y13 [EN]: Chapter 94

Y13-94 2010-11 Regular Season

Standing at the free-throw line, Youngjae took a few extra breaths to compose himself, bouncing the ball as he focused on the hoop. But Spencer Hawes’ foul, Tyson Chandler’s ankle injury, and the memory of his own past fracture kept disrupting his concentration.

“Hoo!”

Finally, Youngjae quickly shot the free throw, startled as he felt himself putting too much force into it at the last moment. Sensing the extra power, he rushed toward the basket immediately after the shot, but with Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes already boxing him out, he could only hope it would go in.

*Thud-*

[Oh! Youngjae Yoon missed the free throw! It’s rare to see him miss an and-one free throw!]

[He’s a 93% free-throw shooter this season, but it seems he’s been shaken since the argument with Spencer Hawes. It’s understandable for a rookie. He needs to recover quickly, right?]

Steve Kerr defended Youngjae, considering he was a rookie, but it only made Youngjae feel worse. Despite having nine years of experience from his past life, his inability to control his mental state felt like a personal failing.

As Spencer Hawes grabbed the rebound after the missed free throw, Philadelphia’s coach Doug Collins called a timeout. Youngjae returned to the bench, picked up a towel, and silently wiped away sweat. The players had heard about Youngjae’s argument with Spencer Hawes, so they understood why he was so upset. Youngjae was closest to Chandler on the team, and it was the first time he had faced such a dangerous situation in a game, so they figured he must have been even more shocked, making it difficult to start a conversation with him.

“I’m sorry.”

Youngjae bowed to Coach Carlisle first, who simply offered a comforting word without scolding him.

“Let’s stop here for today. Don’t worry too much about the missed free throw. It’s possible your arm or leg was impacted when you fell after Hawes pulled you down, so go to the locker room and get emergency treatment with Tyson Chandler.”

Youngjae didn’t argue, appreciating Coach Carlisle’s consideration. With the score maintaining a lead of over 10 points in the late third quarter, he didn’t want his mood to negatively impact the game.

“Understood.”

Youngjae exchanged a few words with the players still in the game and changed out of his sweat-soaked uniform.

“Good job. You have to do that sometimes so they don’t underestimate you.”

Veteran Terry, known for his strong personality, patted Youngjae’s head, praising him.

“Check carefully if you have any pain. It’s time to take care of your body.”

Team captain Dirk Nowitzki, with his usual serious tone, advised him to be careful of any potential injuries.

“You played well today. It looks like we can win this game, so don’t worry and rest. We’re not going to let this lead be overturned just because you’re not here.”

Kidd, noticing Youngjae’s concern about the game, reassured him that they would win. Hearing those words, Youngjae felt a bit relieved, and his expression improved slightly.

[Youngjae Yoon will be resting for the remainder of the game. Seeing him head to the locker room with the trainer, could it be that he was injured in the foul by Spencer Hawes earlier?]

[It’s possible, but it’s more likely that Youngjae Yoon is being given a rest. Rookie Youngjae Yoon, who is in his first season, is performing exceptionally well, and a rookie could suffer a major injury from a minor impact. Besides, he seemed agitated after the argument earlier, and Dallas isn’t a weak team that needs to keep him on the court.]

[Youngjae Yoon played 20 minutes today, with 5/9 field goal success, 2/5 from three-point range, recording 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers. He has done his part and is leaving the court. Dallas Mavericks can maintain this point difference even without Youngjae Yoon.]

[Contributing that much to the team in a limited time is difficult even for star players. Moreover, the team is full of Hall of Fame players like Kidd, Terry, and Nowitzki, and he has maximized his abilities within that environment. That’s why Youngjae Yoon has become an indispensable player for Dallas. Youngjae Yoon has filled several weaknesses of Dallas in this season.]

The game against Philadelphia ended with a 97-112 victory for the Dallas Mavericks. However, the victory wasn’t entirely pleasant.

[Tyson Chandler to miss 1-2 weeks with ankle sprain]

There was a collision between Tyson Chandler and Spencer Hawes in the away game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyson Chandler and Spencer Hawes were boxing out for a rebound, and Tyson Chandler, who won the position battle, jumped up. Spencer Hawes belatedly jumped and pushed Chandler in the air. As a result, Chandler landed awkwardly, and Spencer Hawes’ unintentional foot was where Chandler was supposed to land, leading to an ankle injury.

(Omitted)

It’s just a simple sprain, but the Dallas side, which is currently on a roll, stated that they would not rush Chandler’s return and would put him in the game after the injury has completely healed.

Re: I’ve re-evaluated Spencer Hawes. How could he play such a dirty game?

Re: Wasn’t it unintentional? He didn’t intentionally put his foot where he was landing.

Re: Unintentional? Is it okay to push a player in the air like that even if it’s unintentional? Besides, heavier players are at higher risk of injury in such situations.

Re: For a moment, I thought I was watching Bruce Bowen [a player known for questionable fouls]. Is he going to shatter his ankle and then just apologize, saying he didn’t really mean to?

Re: It was amazing how he grabbed Yoon afterwards. He said it was a mistake and he regrets it… If he had fallen from his arm, it would have been crushed.

As criticism of Spencer Hawes poured out, the Philadelphia media began to publish articles defending Spencer Hawes, framing it as a personal opinion on Youngjae, and began to make veiled criticisms of Youngjae’s argument.

[Spencer Hawes vs. Y13. No one is doing well or badly.]

The incident from the March 1, 2011 game against the Philadelphia 76ers also occurred between Spencer Hawes and Youngjae Yoon. After Tyson Chandler left due to injury, Youngjae Yoon had a 1:1 match against Spencer Hawes, and in the process, Spencer Hawes grabbed Youngjae Yoon with an unintentional rough play.

In this process, Spencer Hawes’ clumsy defense is clearly worthy of criticism. But is Youngjae Yoon’s overreaction really natural? Spencer Hawes recalled the situation at the time and said he was dizzy and apologized, and publicly apologized to Chandler and Yoon. Nevertheless, Youngjae Yoon and Chandler have not yet responded. That would be a response that is clearly far from professional.

(Omitted)

It’s not that Spencer Hawes did well. But shouldn’t Y13, who showed such a sharp reaction despite the unintentional situation, also be criticized for a lack of professionalism?

Re: Well, it’s strange that there’s no separate interview or reaction even though he apologized publicly. It seems uncool.

Re: I’m speechless. Professional? You’re talking about professional. An unintentional foul, but grabbing the uniform with his left hand and pulling it down while pretending to block is not intentional? Unintentional means that your hand touches your face during a shooting contest, or that you slip and get tangled up while competing for the ball, you idiot.

Re: A professional expert has arrived. So he apologized formally afterwards, right? And Hawes also received a two-game suspension and a fine, right? What more do you want him to do?

Re: It’s not about what more I want him to do, you idiot! Don’t be so brazen. Don’t shield him with such ridiculous articles. Other fans will be dumbfounded. Does the sin disappear just because you paid the price? How do you know when he’ll do that again? It’s just going to stick with him like a sticker, Spencer Hawes is a dirty player.

Re: The wild horses are running wild. Pathetic guys who are panting for Y13. And then you’re going to sell him if he does well again, right? Everyone except Nowitzki is sold and bought… sigh.

Re: He’s a rookie in his first season, but he tends to go wild. There are many provocative actions during the game.

When such articles were published in the Philadelphia media, the Dallas media did not stand still. Rather, they published a straightforward column and directly criticized the Philadelphia media.

[Philadelphia’s Love for Spencer Hawes]

Irak Ryker & Richard Powell Column

Spencer Hawes claimed innocence, saying he made an unintentional dirty play. And in Philadelphia, voices supporting Spencer Hawes are growing. Irak Ryker of the Dallas Morning News and Richard Powell of CultureMap Dallas spoke honestly about this issue.

Ryker: What do you think about the Dallas offensive that started in Philadelphia?

Powell: (Laughs) It’s just funny. I think it’s nonsense.

Ryker: First, shall we review the situation? About the two fouls committed by Spencer Hawes.

Powell: The first one seems a bit unfair. I think there can be enough physical play when you compete for a position with a skilled center like Chandler.

Ryker: That’s too nice of an answer, isn’t it?

Powell: But it’s true. It doesn’t make sense to stand still in that situation, does it? And Spencer Hawes is Spencer Hawes. You shouldn’t expect defense from him, right?

Ryker: That’s right. (Laughs) Well, you shouldn’t expect anything from Spencer Hawes’ defense. So, if Chandler’s case was due to an unavoidable difference in skill, what about Youngjae Yoon’s scene? I understand that he perfectly executed the floater and reached out to interfere with the shot.

Powell: Let’s start by watching the video.

(Y13 vs. Spencer Hawes Aerial Combat (?) Video)

Ryker: There’s no excuse. And then they clung to Youngjae Yoon’s mentality?

Powell: Other than Philadelphia, they called that scene a hard foul. I agree too. Or maybe he wanted Youngjae Yoon’s uniform.

Ryker: (Laughs) Your sense of humor has improved a lot lately? I feel the same way. Especially when the opponent is floating in the air, that kind of play is very dangerous. Everyone knows that. Even people who play basketball in the neighborhood know that it’s dangerous to make that kind of play. There’s no way Spencer Hawes, who is a professional, wouldn’t know that.

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In this way, Spencer Hawes and Youngjae Yoon continued to be talked about in the media. Youngjae, who tried to ignore the media’s fuss, was having a terrible nightmare in bed.

‘Ugh!!’

The San Antonio Spurs. The 19th Asian point guard’s ankle was broken and the bone was dislocated. The injury was so brutal that the skin bulged out, and eventually the player had no choice but to faint from the pain.

‘Haa, haa…’

And then again, the situation just before the injury. He had repeated this situation more than ten times already. Youngjae wanted to bounce the ball, throw it, and run away, but he could never escape this situation.

“Ugh!!”

Youngjae’s nightmare was so terrible that cold sweat covered his entire body, soaking the bed sheets. Youngjae knew that Tyson Chandler’s ankle injury was not as serious as he thought, and he was aware that he had not suffered it himself, but seeing a player injured in the area where he had broken it in the past brought back memories.

“Huh…”

Youngjae checked the time on his smartphone, then put it down on the bed and walked weakly to the bathroom. He just didn’t want to do anything. Coach Carlisle watched the training session, had a one-on-one meeting with Youngjae, and then, after receiving mental counseling, he was diagnosed with extreme mental fatigue and was given a week off.

So, Youngjae, who had been at home for two days without doing anything, just wanted to rest at home unless he had an appointment today. Still, hoping that he might feel a little better if he went outside, Youngjae reluctantly started washing himself.

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