A Montrealer makes it in the NBA!

Bennedict Mathurin played his first official game in the NBA on Wednesday night, as the Indiana Pacers season started at home against the Washington Wizards. It is important to note that during the presentation of the players, he was warmly welcomed, proving that the fanatics of the club see “great” in him.

Even if the Pacers lost 114-107, the performance of the 20-year-old guard dazzled many. From his first shots on the floor, he won with two baskets from downtown to close the first quarter.

the first points of @BennMathurin‘s career! pic.twitter.com/l99Jz1eroU

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 19, 2022

In the end, he delivered a colossal performance as a sixth man scoring 19 points, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing out two assists in 27:50 of playing time.

His family, including his 29-year-old older sister Jennifer, was thrilled with Bennedict’s first official performance. In fact, last summer, just before the draft, his sister decided to follow him wherever he went.

Katherine Harvey-Pinard, from La Presse, had the chance to speak with her and her brother live at the Starbucks near their apartment, and Jennifer opened up about her decision to mentor her younger brother.

Mon résumé des premiers pas de Bennedict Mathurin dans la NBA : https://t.co/seXgtv2KPI

— Katherine Harvey-Pinard (@kharveypinard) October 20, 2022

She stressed that this step is a big step for her brother, and she really wants to make that sacrifice to make sure it goes well. To make this happen, Jennifer quit her job as a coach with the Bishop’s University Gaiters.

Mathurin is only 20 years old, so Jennifer helps him coordinate appointments, handles the business side of basketball, and also helps him with the housework.

It’s simple, she plays the role of an agent, in addition to that of a big sister!

A very nice story.