A Quote by Caris LeVert
What I can't wait to show the world when I make my NBA debut is a player who can handle, shoot, go hard to the hoop, and defend.
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My game really complements what the NBA wants - a long guy who can really handle the ball and shoot the ball and make multiple decisions.
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