Livingston backed down Ross in the low post and scored with a textbook turnaround fadeaway.
On the return play, Ross blew by Livingston one-on-one, drove into the lane, and drew a defensive foul from Bell, granting him two free throws.
As Ross stepped to the free throw line, there were scattered MVP chants from the crowd.
Hansen also turned his gaze toward Ross at this moment.
This scene was somewhat reminiscent of when Cavaliers fans used to chant MVP for him, but in truth, there's a big difference.
This time, the MVP chants for Ross carried the nostalgia of some fans.
The title of the youngest MVP had garnered Ross substantial popularity.
And speaking of the current Ross, his form actually isn't bad, he could easily start on a weaker team.
However, just as Malone planned for him, the ball possession in weak teams is often reserved for nurturing young players, who would hand it to a player whose career is basically considered concluded?