There has been a lot of talk about Thon Maker since he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 10th overall pick in last Thursday’s NBA Draft.
Initially there was a swell of stories marvelling at his brave and nomadic journey to realize his dreams, and then as seems to have become a feature of internet culture, the backlash arrived with a slew of allegations centered around his age, that as of yet have failed to provide any definitive proof in one direction or another.
The story that many seem to have glossed over though, is perhaps the most important of them all.