Right after a big win, Nigel Williams-Goss could expect a congratulatory text. After a tough night, there might be a “Hang in there” message waiting for him after the game. The point guard was alone in Europe, 5,000 miles from his NBA dream. He had been drafted and stashed by the Utah Jazz, but he had not been forgotten.
“Dennis [Lindsey] and I had a lot of talks over the last two years,” Williams-Goss said. “It got to the point where I said even if I never come back to Utah, I appreciate how much support you guys are giving me while I’m over here.