Jonathan Bender's return to the NBA has been a hot topic around the league.
"The fact that he's back is amazing, it's really amazing," said Ron Artest. "When he left Indiana, I thought he was done. I never thought he'd be able to come back."
Artest played five seasons with Bender in Indiana.
"I'm like Ron, I never thought he'd be back, either," said Charlotte's Stephen Jackson. "It's unbelievable to see him out there."
Bender is averaging 10.0 points per game in two appearances for New York.