MEMPHIS – There’s the high-profile father whose presence is capable of casting a large – and, at times, overwhelming – shadow. There was the inspiring one season in college, capped by a solid run in the NCAA Tournament that cemented his status as a top NBA lottery prospect. Then, the transition to the NBA brought relentless scrutiny, wide-ranging responsibilities and some levels of scorn that few 19-year-old professional thrust into the spotlight are truly ever prepared to face. Yet the even-keeled demeanor and unflappable resolve are also there on and off the court as essential characteristics that help keep everything together and in proper perspective.
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