Malaki Branham: Sitting down was a wake-up call
San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham made sure that he took advantage of his opportunity once getting consistent minutes again back in early February (only averaged 14.3 MPG from January 2nd-February 7th with four DNPs/putting up 11.6 PPG/2.2 RPG/2.2...
JB Bickerstaff: Dean Wade isn’t just a shooter
Here’s Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff applauding Dean Wade’s heroic performance following last night’s 105-104 home win vs. the Boston Celtics (career-high 23 points/had what would be the game-winning putback dunk with 19 seconds left).
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Jalen Johnson: Dre’s played great ever since coming back from his injury
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson believes that De’Andre Hunter is playing productive basketball off the bench right now (averaging 16.4 PPG/3.3 RPG/1.0 APG/53.1% FG/46.6% 3-PT/82.8% FT since returning from a right knee injury back in late Janu...
Jamahl Mosley: Jeff Weltman keeping the group together helped build chemistry
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley appreciates president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman for keeping the roster together and letting them build chemistry (36-26 record).
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “Your group is ten games over .500. First...
Ime Udoka: Jalen Green has been recognizing different coverages better
Here’s Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on Jalen Green’s recent progression (averaging 34.0 PPG/7.0 RPG/3.0 APG/2.5 SPG/43.1% FG/44.8% 3-PT/100% FT during the last two games).
(via Houston Roundball Review):
Reporter: “What have you seen from Jalen...
Jamahl Mosley: Paolo Banchero understands how he can play a chess game from the beginning of the game
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley applauded Paolo Banchero’s continued growth after last night’s 113-91 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (29 points/8 rebounds/5 assists/10-16 FG/1-4 3-PT/8-9 FT/+30 +/-).
(via Orlando Magic):
“He’s continuing to le...
Kevin Ollie: “We want to fall in love on the defensive side”
Brooklyn Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie discussed the group’s defensive energy after yesterday’s 114-102 home win vs. the Atlanta Hawks.
(via YES Network):
Reporter: “Six of the team’s eight blocks came in the third quarter. What do you see as the...
Pau Gasol: Brandon Miller looks like he’s gonna score a lot of points throughout his career
Hall of Famer Pau Gasol thinks that Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller is a young player who can score the ball with ease.
(via Charlotte Hornets: Rooks):
“It’s early to say, but players that have that type of ease… I don’t know if you can compare...
Jordan Poole: This new generation is about views/clickbait/making fun of people online
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole says that he’s an old soul when it comes to what this new generation values the most.
(via Washington Wizards):
Reporter: “Growing up in this new generation, everything’s social media, everything’s lights, sp...
Jimmy Butler: Nuggets are where we wanna be in the sense of finding a way to win
Jimmy Butler explained the current difference he sees between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets after Thursday’s 103-97 road loss (Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and didn’t return).
(via Miami Heat):
“They’re wh...