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It had been 17 months -- or 515 days, to be exact -- since Damion Lee had last played in an official NBA game. So Sunday's preseason debut for the Phoenix Suns wasn't a full-circle moment as much as it was a reminder that it's possible to find the light after spending so much time working in the dark...and working through the darkness itself.
At the end of the day, basketball is a game, and being able to play it professionally for millions of dollars is a blessing. But Lee's unique perspective on his road back from a severe meniscus injury is neither overly dramatic nor something that should be glossed over as Suns fans look toward a season with championship aspirations.
Over the next 10 day...
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