The Nets defeated the Raptors 114-105 at home. Nets player TJ Warren officially made a comeback. He played for 16 minutes on the bench, made 5 of 11 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, scored 10 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. This is also his Nets debut! Warren tweeted after the game:

Nets Home 14-105 defeated the Raptors. Nets player TJ-Warren officially made a comeback. He played for 16 minutes on the bench, made 5 of 11 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, scored 10 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. This is also his Nets debut! Warren tweeted after the game: "Thank you Brooklyn, I will never forget this day. Let's continue to cheer, the Nets will win!"

Why did Warren feel emotional? Because he hasn't played in two years! Warren's last time playing in the NBA game dates back to December 30, 2020, 703 days ago, and he finally came back! Durant said: "Warren is very calm. He has been away for two years, but he doesn't feel like that. Warren looks great and will play better the more he plays."

How will the Nets use him next? Give KD a substitute? Coach Vaughan said: "TJ Warren's comeback gives Durant more rest time." Irving praised: "Warren proves to everyone that he can still become the top player in this league." Irving's words are not false. Warren before the serious injury was indeed a big killer on the offensive end!

Warren was born on September 5, 1993, with a height of 2.03 meters and a wingspan of 2.09 meters. During this offseason, he joined the Nets with a one-year minimum salary contract. Warren's last contract was $50 million for four years. Why did the 29-year-old turn into a basic salary contract when he was in his battle? Two words: Injury! If there were no major injuries, Warren would still be a player of tens of millions.

2020-21 season, Warren only played 4 games and suffered a stress fracture of his left foot. He was reimbursed for the season! What's even more heartbreaking is that throughout the 2021-22 season, Warren has been recuperating and has been reimbursed for two consecutive years. This time, he was seriously injured and kept him away from the field for two years. During this offseason, Pacers gave up renewing contract with Warren and didn't even give him a basic salary.

Let’s take a look at Warren before the injury. In the 2019-20 season, he averaged 19.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 53.6% and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.3%. In 10 games in the Orlando Park, Warren averaged 26.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, with three shooting percentages: 54%, 48%, and 93%. He was named the God of War in the Park!

August 2, 2020, the Pacers defeated the Digital Man 127-121, Warren played for 41 minutes, made 20 of 29 shots, 9 of 12 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws to score 53 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists! The Pacers player scored 50+ last time, which can be traced back to O'Neal Jr. on January 4, 2005! After 15 and a half years, the Pacers finally waited for this day.

Warren's outbreak is not accidental! Looking further, in the 2018-19 season, Warren played 43 games for Suns , averaging 31.7 minutes per game, scoring 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals, with three shooting percentages: 48.6%, 42.8% and 81.5%. If Warren can regain his form back then, the Nets will make a lot of money!