"With each game he missed, Internet rumors swirled that Bouknight would focus on recovering and sit out in preparation for the NBA draft. Hicks said that never came up.
“He’s a tremendous competitor,” Hicks said. “He was always chomping at the bit trying to get back, trying to convince the doctor. He was really trying to get the time cut down.” "
You-know-who getting called out on the Athletic! Impressive--that's national clout.