Valentine has adapted to the NBA, its speed, its intricacies, its little nuances on and off the floor. His increased comfort has spawned increased confidence. Everything in Valentine’s career, he said, is easier than it’s ever been. Trusting and believing in his reconstructed ankle is now the biggest hurdle. “It’s going to be an adjustment,” he said. “But I’ve played two years in the league, so I think I’m going to adjust quicker than I think. It’s just going to take a little bit of time. And I understand that.”
