Bennedict Mathurin, during his tenure as a rookie for the Pacers, created a stir with his unflinching confidence and competitive attitude. Mathurin, a native of Montreal, distinguished himself at the University of Arizona by displaying his extraordinary talent and courage. He brought those same qualities with him when he shifted to the league.

Even before stepping foot on an NBA court, Mathurin didn’t shy away from expressing what he thinks. He was candid in a pre-draft interview with the Washington Post about Lakers icon LeBron James. Mathurin announced, “A lot of people say he’s great. I want to see how great he is. I don’t think anybody is better than me. He’s going to have to show me he’s better than me.”