Evan Fournier recently made a post that has generated quite a lot of attention. As some fans might be aware, Fournier is a 6’7 forward who came into the league in 2012. He has been with several teams throughout his career such as the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, and Boston Celtics. He was traded to the New York Knicks for the 2021-2022 season and just finished his second year with the team.
Things haven’t been going too well for Fournier in terms of the respect he has been given on the Knicks. With the addition of new pieces to the roster, his playing time and role on the team has drastically reduced. From being a starter throughout his career, Fournier has been reduced to a bench player.
One can only wonder how this has affected him mentally. That certainly played a role in his latest post, which might interest some fans since it references a popular anime called Dragon Ball Z. Let us take a closer look at this post and find out more about his situation.
Evan Fournier predicts a similar comeback to Goku with the New York Knicks
Fournier might not be an NBA star by the definition of the term. However, he is still quite a good player with more than a decade’s experience playing in the league. Nonetheless, the Knicks’ coaching and management decided they have better players to fill the roster with. Therefore, he was asked to come off the bench for the team.
This is a concept that many NBA players, especially those who have been starters in the past, struggle to accomplish. After all, some might even find it humiliating or demeaning to have his role and impact on the game reduced. The Knick star recently revealed how his mindset and attitude changed after losing his role as a starter for the Knicks.
“Do you know Dragon Ball Z? When the hero Goku finds himself on planet Namek, injured, in a regeneration capsule? I had this image in my head all year, every practice”
Evan Fournier says he’s coming back like Goku after being benched by the Knicks all last season
“Do you know Dragon Ball Z? When the hero Goku finds himself on planet Namek, injured, in a regeneration capsule? I had this image in my head all year, every practice”
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It might be quite a stretch for Evan Fournier to compare himself to the near-invincible protagonist of Dragon Ball Z. Many fans even mocked him for bringing up this comparison. In any case, we should wonder if Evan Fournier will be given a bigger role on the team next season.
