Michkov's Year Three: No Summer Break, All Business in His Pursuit of Stardom

The young Russian forward is treating the offseason like a professional athlete should, eschewing vacation time to build toward a breakout campaign. Michkov's work ethic and focus suggest he's not content with his first two seasons and is determined to prove he's a franchise cornerstone. His commitment to improvement during the dog days of summer could be the difference between a solid player and a legitimate star in this league.