How an NCAA Superstar Quit Basketball After Playing a High Schooler Who Would Become a Legend

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“He turned me inside out,” Born said. “I’d never seen college guys do some of the things he did, dunking, blocking, running along with the speediest little guys … it was almost terrifying. Go easy? Several times I just wanted to save my life. I think he got something like 29 off me, and I was supposed to be able to play defense.”

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