It’s been awhile since Nate Hinton played in a real live basketball game. But, like riding a bicycle, of course he never forgot all of the little nuances of the game.
So, when Hinton played 15 minutes for the Dallas Mavericks in Saturday’s 112-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the former University of Houston standout’s main desire was to make sure every minute he was on the court became a meaningful occasion.
“I’m just getting my feet wet, really,” Hinton said. “I haven’t played a game since March. Training and working out is great, but actually getting up and down and playing in an NBA game.