West's purpose was clear: the 12th man on the team was Ah Gan's bodyguard and enforcer; should the game get explosive, the 12th man needed to be able to step in and settle matters.
If things couldn't be settled, then they needed to take down the opposing side.
In the finals against the Pistons, Gan Guoyang was suspended for two games.
Fortunately, the Trail Blazers won both home games, and it was a good thing that Isiah Thomas couldn't play in the second game.
Similar incidents might occur in the future, so it's essential to have a scapegoat and tough guy on the bench.
Apart from Davis, the Trail Blazers picked up several players in free agency to sign short contracts, supporting the training camp.
Sabonis missed the rookie training camp due to a knee injury, and his doctor advised him to rest well.
In the World Championships for men's basketball, Sabonis was greatly exhausted, and his knee was swollen with fluid; it was his last time playing for the Soviet Union.
