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Meaning
The speaker says that being a backup player is a realistic but uncertain path, and he sees it as someone’s personal goal rather than a sure outcome. The quote frames the role as something possible, though unlikely, and emphasizes the dream behind it.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Brook Lopez
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