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Ultimately, fate played its hand when Mitch Kupchak suffered a knee injury, opening a slot for him on the roster. This stroke of luck allowed him to guarantee his contract just in time, transforming his path from uncertainty to one of performance and opportunity. “A lot of fortunate good luck things had to happen for me to make the team,” he reflected, underscoring the delicate balance between talent, preparation, and chance in professional sports.