Su Xi was a man of his word. In the first game back in New York, the Knicks started Milicic. They fed him the ball constantly, letting him play one-on-one, orchestrate the offense, and showcase his talent.
To be honest, Milicic was indeed a bit timid and hesitant. His moves weren't fluid.
The first game went terribly.
He played like a rookie who had just arrived in the NBA. Although his body was physically ready for the NBA's level of contact, he hadn't adapted mentally or technically.
The Knicks barely managed to win the game, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks—a team in the running for the number one draft pick.
In his matchup against Bogut, Milicic got completely dominated.
Bogut put up 22 points and 15 rebounds. Although Bogut was transitioning into more of a blue-collar player, he still held the advantage in his matchup against Milicic.
Milicic only had 15 points and 11 rebounds. While it was a double-double, he took 22 shots, and his usage rate was the highest on the team.
