Distressing scenes as NBL superstar mysteriously left in tears mid-match, still dominates

Five-time MVP Bryce Cotton was visibly distressed during Adelaide’s 97–85 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
It’s still unclear what sparked the emotion from the champion guard, but midway through the third quarter he abruptly stopped mid-play to speak with head coach Matt Weston before walking off the floor – leaving his teammates to defend four-on-five. For a player of Cotton’s stature, the moment was a clear sign that something wasn’t right.