Brandon Jennings Makes Debut 62 Games Into Rookie Season (Satire)

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Milwaukee Bucks' rookie guard Brandon Jennings made his season debut for the team well after the All-Star break, during a home game against the Boston Celtics.

Jennings, who is well-known for his late arrival on stage during the NBA Draft, strolled onto the court at the game during the third quarter as Boston forward Leon Powe was at the free-throw line.

"He didn't even wait at the substitution table," said the surprised Bucks PA announcer, who had choice but to announce Jennings' arrival. "He just walked on the court, blew kisses to the fans, and had his picture taken with Kevin Garnett."

Earlier in the season, Jennings' agent, Bill Duffy had released a statement saying that his client would not be playing for Milwaukee this season amid fears about the team's lack of success and exposure in 2009-2010. 

"Because we do not have a strong grasp of the Bucks' conference positioning, we decided it was best for Brandon not to attend games until we got a better picture," Duff said.

He assured that whenever the Bucks' success does come, "Brandon Jennings will have a very illustrious career in the NBA, and at the end of the day, that is all that is important."

The statement came on the heels of an injury-plagued 2008-2009 campaign for the Bucks, followed by the team trading away former All-Star forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs.

But the Bucks emerged as a surprisingly competitive team, maintaining a 31-30 record (good for seventh place in the Eastern Conference) heading into the Boston game.

Against the Celtics, the Bucks faced a 20-point first half deficit—Jennings spent much of the half watching the game with his family at a private function.

"I just felt like spending the time with them in this whole process because they have been there for me since Day One," he said about watching the difficult half his team faced. "It was better to spend it with my family."

However, as Milwaukee rallied to take the lead right before half-time against a high-profile team, Jennings decided the occasion was the perfect time to rush and introduce himself to Bradley Arena. 

Interviewed after his appearance, Jennings noted that his prompt arrival showcased the quickness that will help him succeed in the league.

"I think I'm ready," he said in breaking down his arrival to the Bradley Center. "[...]A lot of these other players have a lot to learn with the pro game, but I think I've got it down a little bit."

Jennings spent the rest of the post-game interview complaining about why he was still behind teammates Ramon Sessions and Luke Ridnour on the depth chart. 

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