Paolo Banchero on Jalen Suggs: “That’s the heart and soul”
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero thought Jalen Suggs brought tremendous defensive intensity during Monday’s 104-94 home win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.
(via Bally Sports Florida):
Dante Marchitelli: “Jalen tried to block every shot in the fourth quar...
Wes Unseld Jr: Things aren’t going our way right now
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said that players were pissed off in the locker room after last night’s 146-101 road loss vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (5-game losing streak/3-19 record).
(via Washington Wizards):
“I’m sure guys are pissed. T...
Goga Bitadze: Thanks to Coach Mose for trusting me
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze says he’s extremely grateful for the opportunity that head coach Jamahl Mosley has rewarded him with since Wendell Carter’s left hand injury (averaging 7.7 PPG/6.8 RPG/2.0 APG/1.8 BPG/56.5% FG/72.2% FT in 17 starts).
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Jamahl Mosley: Anthony Black does things defensively that I haven’t seen in a while
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley thinks very highly of rookie Anthony Black as a defender.
(via Orlando Magic):
“AB’s special when it comes to defense. He’s a kid that wants to take on every challenge. He’s not afraid of the moment. He has a grea...
Darko Rajakovic: “We’re going through adversity now”
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic wants the group to stick together and use their current struggles as motivation (9-13 record/3-game losing streak/league worst 33.2% 3-PT).
(via Toronto Raptors):
Reporter: “I know you might feel like a broken...
Miles Bridges: “Melo is usually the guy with 13-14 assists, but Terry’s doing a great job at that”
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges believes that Terry Rozier has looked solid at the point guard position since LaMelo Ball’s right ankle injury (averaging 23.2 PPG/3.3 RPG/9.0 APG/1.2 SPG/45.2% FG/38.5% 3-PT/87.0% FT in his last six games).
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Tim Hardaway Jr: Dante Exum’s a true point guard
Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. is a fan of Dante Exum’s point guard skills off the bench.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
“He’s a true point guard. He gets us into sets, makes sure we go out there and are in our right spots at the right times. ...
Patrick Ewing on Mark Williams: “I think he’s going to have a great future”
NBA legend/Charlotte Hornets coaching consultant Patrick Ewing is proud of second year center Mark Williams and sees a bright future for the 21-year-old.
(via Buzz City Chronicles):
“He’s shooting I think 70% from the field, that impressed me. His abil...
Fred VanVleet: Rockets will continue to challenge Alperen Sengun defensively
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet spoke about Alperen Sengun’s versatile defense following Wednesday’s 110-101 home win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
(via Locked On Rockets):
Reporter: “On the defensive end, what does it say about Alpy’s growt...
Mark Daigneault: Cason Wallace has really good basketball instincts
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault thinks that rookie guard Cason Wallace impacts the game in a number of different ways.
(via Oklahoma City Thunder):
Paris Lawson: “We’ve seen Cason go crash the glass really hard, come up with some reall...