What happened: Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos nearly walked away from basketball in the United States while dealing with homesickness for Brazil early in his career. Backing from his family and agent helped the forward persist through the transition. He has since established himself as a trusted contributor in the Bay Area.

Why it matters: His emergence provides frontcourt depth after Golden State moved to prioritize decision-making for Gui Santos in revised rotation role earlier this month. Reliable minutes off the bench offer the Warriors valuable stability across their forward rotation.

What to watch: Golden State travels to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with tipoff scheduled for 9:30 PM ET.