MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles around LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
After 11 NBA seasons, Richard Hamilton knows his days as an elite scorer are probably over.
He’s still capable of lighting things up on occasion, though.
Hamilton scored 12 of his 27 points in overtime in the Detroit Pistons’ 115-110 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
“I still enjoy playing this game, and I’m always going to work hard out there,” said Hamilton, who came into the night averaging just 12.1 points. “When they need me, like they did tonight, I’m going to be ready.”
