Dereck Lively II focused on being coachable and winning games
Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II revealed his individual goals at 2023 Media Day.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “What personal goals have you set for yourself this season?”
Lively: “I just want to be the most coachable player o...
Derrick Jones Jr: “I feel like I could be one of the top defenders on the team”
New Dallas Maverick Derrick Jones Jr. is confident that his defense can help the group in 2023-24.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “What kind of impact do you feel like you can have on this team this season?”
Jones: “I feel like I could be one of the...
Tim Hardaway Jr. told Dereck Lively II he’s making a Tyson Chandler type impact
Dallas Mavericks veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. believes that rookie big man Dereck Lively II is having a similar presence as his former New York Knicks teammate Tyson Chandler.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
“He has that ‘it factor’, man. I always look at him like...
Steve Clifford talks Hornets’ offense: “This team was built to run”
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford recently discussed what he likes about his team’s offense and areas where they can improve.
(via Roderick Boone/The Charlotte Observer):
“We want to run,” Clifford said. “This team was built to run, and so la...
Olivier-Maxence Prosper on guarding Anthony Edwards: “I’m gonna make his life hard”
Dallas Mavericks rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper is ready to defend Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards during preseason games coming up in Abu Dhabi on October 5th & 7th.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “A week from now, you’re going to b...
Chris Finch discusses Shake Milton: “I think he really understands how to play”
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has been super impressed with new veteran guard Shake Milton so far in training camp.
(via Minnesota Timberwolves):
Reporter: “What have you and Shake talked about in terms of his role?”
Finch: “I’m a big f...
Jaden Hardy describes how added muscle will help him in 2023-24
Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy believes that added muscle he put on over the off-season will benefit him a great deal during his second year.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “It seems like you added some muscle to your frame heading into this sea...
Josh Minott: “I’m looking to be someone to do the dirty work”
Minnesota Timberwolves sophomore Josh Minott wants to impact winning by playing exceptionally hard and being fundamentally sound.
(via Minnesota Timberwolves):
“I’m looking to be someone to do the dirty work, whether that be cutting next to ISOs or sli...