Player emphasizes lessons learned in exhibition game on August 23

A player discussed their performance in an exhibition game, expressing comfort transitioning to center. Acknowledging the team's unfamiliarity, they highlighted the importance of starting with the basics. The player noted that despite being an exhibition, the team needs to learn to win and learned valuable lessons from the game. The event took place on August 23, 2026.

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