Feeling more valued than ever in the NBA and over the injury that brought an abrupt end to his breakout season, a hungry Jock Landale believes he's only just scratching the surface in the world's premier competition.
The Australian centre was disillusioned 12 months ago, eyeing options in Europe and even a possible return home to the NBL, where he was a key figure in Melbourne United's 2021 championship.
But a "wild year" which started in Memphis and ended in Atlanta provided Landale with opportunities to prove to himself and the entire NBA he belongs at the highest level.