Lucas: The Difference

Posted Jan 21, 2017
“The difference in that game,” said a gentleman who has played, coached and been in the front office of the NBA at the very highest levels, “was Theo Pinson.”Say what now? Pinson made three baskets. He collected five rebounds (four Tar Heels had at least that many). He played 23 minutes and did not lead the team in any statistical category. And he was the difference? (GoHeels.com)

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