A talent of MVP, averaged only 4+2 per game, and was eliminated by the NBA at the age of 24.

His talent is a historical level, with a height of 2.12 meters, a wingspan of 2.20 meters, a body fat rate of 6.05%, and his bounce and speed are comparable to the top NBA guard. Wolf King Garnett once commented: "I see him, just like I saw myself back then. He will definitely become an MVP in the future." However, as a result, he disappeared in the NBA for only 6 years, leaving only a report card with an average of 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. This person is the famous Thorne Maker.

Mek was born in Juba City, South Sudan, in a warm and loving family. However, at the age of 2, the harsh gunshots pierced the night sky, and the "South Sudan Liberation Movement" broke out. The turmoil lasted for 14 years. In order to avoid the war, parents kept fleeing with their young children, from refugees in Uganda to refugees in Australia. Although he was often ridiculed by local children because of his skin color, Mek still focused on the basketball in his hand and kept repeating the technical movements he had just learned.

"Only basketball can change the fate of our family."

All the children in the family, Meck's athletic talent is the best. He quickly surpassed adults and ruled the local wild court. At the age of 14, in order to achieve this goal, he set off on a flight to the United States alone. On the plane, Meck held a shabby notebook full of basketball dreams, and behind him was his mother's tearful smile. It can be imagined how difficult it is for Meck, who is in a foreign country. He slept in the attic of Edwards Smith's coach at Metelli High School. Every day at dawn, Edward wakes up Meck in his sleep.

After a period of time, Meck transferred to Canada and quickly played a dominant performance, handing in averaging 25.5 points and 11.3 rebounds. He called his home and told his mother excitedly, "I don't think it will take long for you to come to me to reunite."

After graduating from high school, Meck did not choose to enter the NCAA, but participated in the NBA joint test training. With his top talent, he quickly received widespread attention. Of course, because he received systematic training late and spent most of his time in Canada, NBA teams knew little about Meck. What's worse, people also expressed doubts about his age, believing that he had been at least 3 years younger, that is, Meck, who participated in the draft at that time, was not 19 years old, but 22 or 23 years old.

In the end, with a nervous heart, the Bucks took off Meck at the 10th pick. With almost the same background, Antetokounmpo took special care of this little brother. He became friends with Meck when he first met. However, the turning point of fate slowly fermented in the dark. When Brooke Lopez's three-point rain extinguished the last torch of the traditional center, Meck gradually condensed into a silhouette on the bench. The night when the rookie season shone 23 points, the Auburn Palace became the only peak of his career.

There is no way. Although Mek's talent is excellent, the Bucks at this time have quietly completed reconstruction with Antetokounmpo's growth. Coupled with Middleton's rise, the center needs not only a certain defensive ability, but also a range. Before 2018, he can still share his playing time with Henson, but with Lopez's joining, Mek completely lost trust.

"Give me ten more games, I can prove...", Maker was eager to stay in Milwaukee, but for future considerations, the broker still applied for a transaction to the management.

In the new owner Pistons, Meck was highly valued, and his playing time set a career high. Unfortunately, he did not seize the opportunity, averaged only 5.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, and also exposed his shortcomings of poor finishing ability at the basket and instable shooting. His shooting percentages were only 37.3% and 30.7% respectively in the two events. Later, he switched to the Cavaliers, but was cut in just 8 games. Since then, the NBA's goal has been completely closed to him.

Make's problem is very similar to Zhou Qi. His skills are average, his ability to fight is weak, and he has not made any progress after many years of training. Even if his talent is excellent and he does not work hard to fulfill it, it is just a string of cold numbers.

At the 2022 Fujian Jinjiang Gymnasium, Mek took over the Xunxing team's jersey. When the CBA's debut score of 22 points and 14 rebounds lit up the big screen, the Australian fans holding the cardboard of "MAKE IT HAPPEN" in the stands were in tears - it was his enlightenment coach during the Uganda refugee camp, and he arrived at the scene after traveling to the Three Kingdoms. In China, he tasted the core taste that he had lost for a long time: singles behind his back, assisting in the ball, and even chasing three-pointers at critical moments.

Although Maker is very popular in Fujian, there is always an NBA plot in his heart. He always feels that he deserves the stage. In the summer of 24, Maker announced his departure from the team and returned to the United States to accept a 10-day contract from the Rockets. However, after a summer of hard work, he still failed to enter the 15-man roster. In the 24-25 season, Maker stayed in the Development League and waited for opportunities, and the result also made him realize the reality again. He averaged 5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 37% shooting percentage, and 16% three-point shooting percentage would not get the attention of the NBA.

"Where is the future? Who knows?", Mek packed his bags and was ready to go overseas again.

Perhaps, there is indeed "water" in Mek's age; perhaps, he does not have the ability to compete in the NBA, and under the excessive packaging of capital, people even ignore it. Mek is just a high school student and has no experience in NCAA, but for Mek, he has never regretted any decision. Compared with his compatriots who are deeply involved in the war, he is lucky enough. At least, he and his family will not be hungry and will not be separated again.