One team + one defense + MVP! Top NCAA star retired after only 4 years in the NBA

A shooting star streaked across the sky, briefly bright, but more of a loneliness that no one knew about.

The 2018 NBA Draft is known as the big year of the draft. Future superstars such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and DeAndre Ayton have been selected one after another, shining in the audience. With the 22nd overall pick, the Chicago Bulls selected Chandler Hutchison, a swingman from Boise State University.

No one expected that this young man who was evaluated by scouts as "having all the qualities to become a 3D player" would quietly bid farewell to the basketball court after only four years, leaving behind an unfinished talent and unfinished dream.

Who is Hutcheson? It is estimated that many fans will ask this question, don't worry, let me introduce you to this little guy who worked hard all the way from the bottom and relied on the blood in his bones to realize his NBA dream, but ultimately lost to reality.

On April 26, 1996, Hutchison was born in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of five children in his family. Hutchison's talent was not outstanding since he was a child. What really made him dream of becoming a professional player was when he was in high school as a team player. Known as the "Arena Rat", Hutchison was always the first to come and the last to leave. He would never let himself rest until he practiced 600 shots a day. His ranking also went from not being included in the list to being ranked 150th in the United States. But even so, he was still far away from the NBA.

In his last year of high school, Hutchison averaged 19.5 points per game and helped the team reach the state quarterfinals. This also attracted the attention of some college teams. Eventually, Hutchison joined Boise State University.

The competition in the NBA draft is as difficult as any test in the world. The world's top players are all gathered here, but only 60 people can be selected, and I can't even make it into the top 150 in the United States. This is only in the same age group.

"You should think about the future. I mean, if you don't play ball, you know what I mean.", his father's words stung every nerve of Hutchison. He didn't want his many years of hard work to be wasted in Boise State. In college, Hutchison was still the most diligent one, but when he returned to the court, he still only had 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. In his second year of college, Hutchison still did not enter the main frame, but that summer, he met someone who changed his life.

Beckner, the mentor of NBA star Lillard, was hired as a player development coach at Boise State University. On the first day he took office, Beckner was attracted to the soaked Hutchison. For several days in a row, he could always see the latter practicing dribbling, shooting and other basic skills at a fixed time.

"He beat Lillard in terms of training efforts."

So Beckner decided to get to know, or help, this young man. In the following time, Beckner trained with Hutchison, and he changed the latter's training methods, including correcting them. Incorrect shooting movements and methods of exerting force also allowed him to gain weight and improve confrontation. With the help of Beckner, Hutchison became a surprise player at Boise State University in his junior season, averaging 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

However, this was not the craziest moment. In his fourth year of college, Hutchison reached his peak before graduation, averaging 19.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He was selected to the conference's best team and the best defensive team, and was elected MVP. Compared with two years ago, he has made a qualitative leap, gaining 40 pounds in weight, and his shooting has become more and more accurate.

Although Hutchison was already 22 years old at this time and was an authentic senior show, the temperament and potential he displayed were admired by many teams. He has a standard wing figure, a body of tendons, excellent physical confrontation and explosive power, and a pair of long arms. He is proficient in shooting and defensive skills. Scouts believe that Hutchison has all the conditions to become a top 3D.

In the end, the Chicago Bulls used the No. 22 pick in their hands to pick Hutchison. Since then, he has completed the leap from being unknown to shining in the NBA. However, who would have thought that in 2022, the fourth year after Hutchison landed in the NBA, he suddenly announced his retirement to the outside world. The media once asked Hutchison, but the latter did not give a clear answer, only telling him that it was "personal reasons."

However, we can also find some clues from its development in the NBA.

Not long after the start of his rookie season, Hutchison suffered injuries, which greatly compromised his performance. In the second season, the smug Hutchison was just about to start a big game, but was hampered by injuries. He strained his hamstring, shoulder and elbow injuries. He only played 28 games throughout the season. In his third season, Hutchison had just recovered from the injury and suffered a stress fracture in his right foot in the seventh game of his comeback.

At this time, the cold side of the businessman also appeared. Although the protective gear had not been removed, Hutchison received the news that he had been traded, and then he continued to wander, from the Wizards to the Spurs, and from the Spurs to the Suns. These teams desperately tried to Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to get rid of his contract. No one is willing to spend millions to raise a "glass man" who can't play. But how could Hutchison, who was tortured by illness, put himself in the team's shoes? He just wanted to know what the reason for his persistence for so many years was?

This is the cruel side of sports. Behind the glamor, there are scars that cannot be erased.

Hutchison also tried to return to the NBA. He averaged 16.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in the Development League. Maybe after waiting, an NBA team would call him again, but at this time, Hutchison found a new outlet. He chose to reconcile with himself and no longer obsessed with basketball..

Retirement is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter in life. With Hutcheson's energy, he can shine in other industries. At least, he doesn't have to be frightened, endure injuries, or worry about being traded when he wakes up. There are many ways to live, and choosing the one that suits you is the most important thing.