Miles Bridges: “Melo is the ultimate winner”
Here’s Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges explaining what it’s like playing with star guard LaMelo Ball as of late (averaging 35.7 PPG/6.3 RPG/7.3 APG/1.3 SPG/50.6% FG/45.5% 3-PT/93.3% FT in last three games).
(via Charlotte Hornets):
“It’s ...
Chauncey Billups: Chet Holmgren is going to be incredible
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups discussed the impressive play of Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren following Sunday’s 134-91 home loss (16 points/6 rebounds/2 blocks/6-6 FG/2-2 3-PT/2-2 FT/+10 +/-).
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Jamahl Mosley: Jalen Suggs plays until exhaustion
Here’s a couple top quotes from the Orlando Magic’s Jamahl Mosley & Jalen Suggs after Sunday’s 128-116 road win vs. the Indiana Pacers.
(via Orlando Magic):
Mosley on Suggs: “I think he did a great job of following the game plan with Tyrese [...
Myles Turner calls Tyrese Haliburton East’s best point guard
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner believes that Tyrese Haliburton has begun the season playing like a top NBA point guard (averaging 24.7 PPG/4.2 RPG/12.5 APG/1.1 SPG/52.8% FG/43.6% 3-PT/93.2% FT through ten games).
(via Indiana Pacers):
Reporter: “Wh...
Damian Lillard: Brook Lopez might average 6 f****** blocks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is beyond impressed with Brook Lopez’s shot blocking ability.
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“He might average f****** 6 blocks this season because I ain’t never seen nothing like it. Every time I look up he’s got 7 blocks ...
Trae Young: “It’s hard to find consistency when it’s not a habit yet”
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young doesn’t think the group is where they want to be at yet on both ends (6-6 record).
(via Atlanta Hawks):
“We know where we need to be and where we’re going to be at the end of the year. So that’s the bright spot, jus...
Deni Avdija: “Nobody’s feeling sorry for us”
Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija talked about the team’s 5-game losing streak/2-10 start after last night’s 120-99 In-Season Tournament home loss vs. the New York Knicks.
(via Washington Wizards):
“Bad periods, bad times, they don’t last fo...
Duncan Robinson: We’ve got a good thing going
Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson said that he’s feeling a strong connection around the team right now (defeated the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 at home last night/currently on a 7-game winning streak).
(via Bally Sports Sun):
Jeremy Tache: “Anot...
Jacque Vaughn: “Nic covers up sins for us on the defensive end”
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn thought Nic Claxton’s activity set the tone during last night’s 124-104 home win vs. the Orlando Magic (8 points/6 rebounds/2 blocks/1 steal/3-5 FG/2-2 FT/+20 +/-).
(via Brooklyn Nets):
“That combination, he and S...
Adrian Griffin: I think Khris Middleton could become a great coach one day
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin discussed the high basketball IQ of veteran Khris Middleton following Monday’s 118-109 home win vs. the Chicago Bulls (13 points/6 rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/6-10 FG/1-5 3-PT).
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“He’...