Midway through the NBL season, the Warriors decided to send a scout, Michael Lee, to Australia to oversee Justinian Jessup’s development; a show of faith from the franchise that lifted the 22-year-old’s spirits. “It boosted it a lot,” Jessup said of how the Warriors’ decision helped his confidence. “I guess it is a little reassuring that they’re serious about me as a prospect… It helped my confidence a lot, and just gave me a little comfort, I guess. But, at the same time, I’m still trying to be where my feet are and focus on this season, and just stay present in this year.”
