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Jalen Duren Silences Doubters With Dominant Debut After $200 Million Deal
Original: ‘He Heard the Talk,’ ‘Worth Every Penny’ — NBA World Raves As Jalen Duren Quiets Doubters With Monster 1st Outing Since $200 Million Payday
Pistons center Jalen Duren delivered a dominant performance in his first game since signing a contract reportedly worth $200 million, drawing praise from across the NBA community. Fans and analysts quipped that he 'heard the talk' and called the deal 'worth every penny,' suggesting the big payday motivated a statement outing that answered critics questioning his value.
Why now: His monster performance came immediately after a lucrative new contract that many fans had questioned.
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