Aaron Nesmith ready to be on the perimeter this season
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith put in a bunch of hard work this past offseason to help play on the perimeter more.
(via Tony East/All Pacers on SI):
At media day last week, Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith was asked to explain what he w...
Johnny Davis talks movement without the ball: “I’m really utilizing that now”
Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis believes that he’s moving better without the ball on offense heading into his sophomore year.
(via Washington Wizards):
Reporter: “Can you just think off the top of your head of a couple sequences in these first tw...
Kira Lewis Jr: “I’m way more comfortable than I was last year”
New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. is back to feeling fully healthy after taking things slow last season (tore ACL and suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee on December 8th, 2021).
(via New Orleans Pelicans):
Reporter: “One of the thin...
Wes Unseld Jr. says Bilal Coulibaly is ‘playing with more and more confidence each night’
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. liked what he saw from rookie Bilal Coulibaly during Thursday’s 98-92 preseason home win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (12 points/5 rebounds/1 assist/1 block/4 steals/5-8 FG/2-3 3-PT).
(via Washington Wiza...
Jamahl Mosley praises Franz Wagner’s defense
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley is high on the versatility that Franz Wagner can bring as a defender this season.
(via Orlando Magic):
“One thing that’s really standing out, and we’ve talked about it with our group, is his defensive effort and e...
Rick Carlisle says Pacers improving defensively won’t happen overnight
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle can already sense that turning the page defensively will need to take time (0-2 preseason record).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“The thing that’s killing us the most is the fouling. We’ve got to do a lot better jo...
Wes Unseld Jr. seeing youthful maturity out of Bilal Coulibaly
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is impressed with how rookie Bilal Coulibaly approaches the game.
(via Washington Wizards):
“There’s a youthful maturity about him. I don’t know if that’s just he’s played professionally at a young age, he’s...
Wes Unseld Jr. on Eugene Omoruyi: “He’s an energizer bunny”
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. believes that Eugene Omoruyi has a non-stop motor on the court.
(via Washington Wizards):
“The high energy is a given. He’s an energizer bunny, just go, go, go. He’s got a defensive mindset, he’s physical, h...
De’Aaron Fox: “Once you get to the playoffs, it was a totally different game”
Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox says that being in shape and bringing physicality are a major focus for the group this season.
(via Sacramento Kings):
Reporter: “The importance of having an extra layer of physicality to open this season, what do you...
Wendell Carter Jr. says Paolo Banchero is ‘always in attack mode’
Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. was in awe of Paolo Banchero’s explosive dunk last night vs. the New Orleans Pelicans during their 122-105 preseason road win.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “You’ve seen a lot of dunks in your career, how would...