Jamahl Mosley says Anthony Black ‘impacts the game not just defensively, but offensively’
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley discussed the two-way play of rookie Anthony Black following Friday’s 109-76 preseason home win vs. Flamengo (7 points/5 rebounds/5 assists/3 steals/2 blocks/2-5 FG/3-4 FT).
(via Orlando Magic):
“I really think AB...
Steve Clifford thought Hornets ended preseason with an unacceptable level of physicality
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talked to reporters about the team’s lack of physicality after Thursday’s 127-99 preseason home loss vs. the Boston Celtics.
(via Charlotte Hornets):
“If we’re going to be the team I think we can be, we have ...
Darko Rajakovic: “OG Anunoby is as good as anybody defensively”
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised the defensive effort of OG Anunoby following last night’s 134-98 preseason home win vs. the Washington Wizards.
(via Toronto Raptors):
Reporter: “How about the job you guys did defensively on [Jordan] ...
Brook Lopez on Damian Lillard: “He just makes us so, so much better”
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez couldn’t be more excited to play with All-Star Damian Lillard.
(via Milwaukee Bucks All-Access):
“He just makes us so, so much better. The things he can do. Offense that he brings. Obviously the shooting ability every...
Dennis Schroder: “Basketball you can’t win every single game, but we’re going in to take people’s head off”
Dennis Schroder says that the 2023-24 Toronto Raptors are focused on winning every game.
(via Yahoo Sports Canada):
Reporter: “What are your expectations for the regular season?”
Schroder: “Every single game we play I want to win, and then we’re going ...
Chuma Okeke thinks every Magic player can guard 1-5
Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke is high on the roster’s defensive versatility.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “You’re someone that takes pride in 1-on-1 defense, seems like a lot of guys on this team do the same. Do you feel like you guys are a team ...
Rick Carlisle talks Jordan Nwora’s productive offseason
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was happy with the summer that small forward Jordan Nwora had.
(via Indiana Pacers):
Reporter: “Jordan Nwora, what do you like about what he’s done in this camp? He said he’s trimmed down a little bit. How does h...
Dejounte Murray: “The top priority for us is the defensive end”
2022 NBA steals leader Dejounte Murray is making it known that the Atlanta Hawks are preaching a defense first mindset.
(via atlhawksfans):
Reporter: “As far as what’s worked for you guys in the preseason, what’s the top priority that you want to carry...
Trae Young: “We’re a young team again”
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young expects the group’s young players to make a significant impact this season.
(via atlhawksfans):
Reporter: “Jalen [Johnson], AJ [Griffin], Kobe [Bufkin], how excited are you about the young guys that are going to play a rol...
Dennis Schroder believes Gradey Dick is playing too fast, much like he did as a youngster
Toronto Raptors point guard Dennis Schroder says that rookie Gradey Dick has to slow down his pace of play.
(via Toronto Raptors):
“In the games, he goes way too fast. But when I was 18, 19, and came here; I was only one speed too. So that’s the proces...