Erik Spoelstra: Jaime Jaquez & Jimmy Butler complement each other/view the game similarly
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra recently discussed the strong connection between Jaime Jaquez & Jimmy Butler.
(via Brendan Tobin):
“Sometimes you can’t really quantify it or explain it. Sometimes there’s synergy and connectivity. T...
Scoot Henderson: Nobody can stay in front of me when I’m going downhill
Portland Trail Blazers 2023 #3 pick Scoot Henderson talked about his ability to get downhill following last night’s 131-120 home loss vs. the Dallas Mavericks (13 points/3 rebounds/2 assists/1 block/5-10 FG/1-1 3-PT/2-2 FT).
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Ben Sheppard on Jarace Walker: Just a great player
Here’s Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard praising his fellow rookie teammate Jarace Walker after Saturday’s 127-109 road loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 points/2 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/2-3 FG/1-2 3-PT/24 minutes played).
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Nick Nurse on Marcus Morris: “He can look you in the eye and shoot the ball”
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse applauded Marcus Morris’ shooting ability/floor spacing after last night’s 124-92 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (15 points/5-5 3-PT).
(via Jeff Skversky):
“He can look you in the eye and shoot the ball, and h...
Trae Young: Deep shots aren’t out of my range
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young explained why he prefers to shoot deep three-pointers following Friday’s 125-104 road win vs. the Toronto Raptors (38 points/5 rebounds/11 assists/1 steal/15-29 FG/7-15 3-PT/1-2 FT/+14 +/-).
(via Atlanta Hawks):
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Scoot Henderson on first double-double: “Still lost”
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson didn’t care too much about recording his first career double-double last night vs. the Utah Jazz (career-high 23 points, 10 assists, and 9 field goals made/Jazz won 122-114 on the road).
(via Portland Trail...
Markelle Fultz praises Anthony Black: “He’s a workaholic”
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz recently told the media that rookie Anthony Black is fearless and has an exceptional work ethic (averaging 4.8 PPG/2.2 RPG/1.4 APG/49.4% FG).
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “What are your impressions of what you’ve se...
Myles Turner on Bennedict Mathurin: “He’s definitely maturing”
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner discussed Bennedict Mathurin’s growth as a player following Monday’s 131-123 road win vs. the Detroit Pistons (30 points/7 rebounds/8 assists/2 steals/10-17 FG/3-5 3-PT/7-8 FT/+8 +/-).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“I think e...
Gregg Popovich: Tre Jones understands the point guard position better than he ever has
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been pleased with Tre Jones’ play at backup point guard this season (averaging 7.9 PPG/2.8 RPG/5.1 APG/43.4% FG/84.4% FT).
(via San Antonio Spurs):
“He’s more aggressive all the time. He’s looking to get ...
Darko Rajakovic: Raptors need to bring more defensive physicality and energy
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic feels like the team isn’t defending like they did early on (5-game losing streak/9-14 record).
(via Toronto Raptors):
Reporter: “Through the first quarter of the season, what have you liked from your guys so f...