Rick Carlisle: Pacers haven’t demonstrated an all the time level of urgency yet
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle says that players and coaches need to start doing a better job (lost 114-110 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at home).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“We have got to mature as an entire group, and I put myself in...
Rick Carlisle: Our defensive system is no different than Orlando’s
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle sees many similarities between his team and the Orlando Magic on defense.
(via Indiana Pacers):
“Our system is no different than Orlando’s. Orlando’s the number one defensive team in the league. They have a lot o...
Jabari Smith Jr: I’m feeling more trust with my teammates on the defensive end
Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently discussed the team’s improved defensive connectivity.
(via Locked On Rockets):
Reporter: “How much easier is it for you to play defense compared to last season knowing that your teammates are goin...
Pat Connaughton: “Brook’s had two All-Star careers”
Here’s Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton on the evolution of Brook Lopez.
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“Brook’s had, as far as I’m concerned, two All-Star careers. He’s been a guy who has been able to adapt with the changes in the NBA and how the...
Trae Young: Hawks are getting into that mode where we’re making reads off each other
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young believes that the group has now found a productive offensive rhythm.
(via Atlanta Hawks):
“I think part of early on struggles was kind of being a little bit too unselfish. And now, we’re kind of getting into that mo...
Max Strus: Craig Porter Jr. plays like a veteran
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus likes what he’s seen out of undrafted rookie Craig Porter Jr. so far (averaging 8.0 PPG/2.2 RPG/2.9 APG/54.4% FG/33.3% 3-PT/72.7% FT).
(via Cleveland Cavaliers):
“He’s like a veteran, the way he carries himse...
Rick Carlisle: “We’re the highest scoring team on the planet”
Here’s Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle explaining why this season should be a lot more difficult than 2022-23 (averaging an NBA-best 128.8 PPG).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“This year is not last year. Last year is in the past. Last year was totally ...
Franz Wagner: We have great chemistry
Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner talked about the group’s development after Wednesday’s 124-119 home win vs. the Denver Nuggets (5-game winning streak).
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “You guys have been together as a group for a couple s...
Tyus Jones: Bilal Coulibaly has great natural gifts along with a strong work ethic
Washington Wizards veteran point guard Tyus Jones had high praise for rookie Bilal Coulibaly following Monday’s 142-129 home loss vs. the Milwaukee Bucks (12 points/3 rebounds/1 assist/2 steals/5-7 FG/2-2 3-PT/+4 +/-).
(via Washington Wizards):
Reporte...
Jaden Ivey: “Every single person in the locker room wants to win”
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey recently described their 12-game losing streak as a tough stretch to go through.
(via Pistons Talk):
“Every single person in the locker room wants to win. We all want to win for each other, for the team, for the coaches...