"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.''

— Michael Jordan

Bobby St. Preux emulates MJ's mental approach on the basketball court.

He is a pure scorer with a super ability to bounce back after a subpar offensive outing. In other words, he wants to take the shot.

Exhibit A: On March 16, the Sendai 89ers forward tied his season-low effort with eight points in a seven-point loss to the Oita HeatDevils.

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