about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Happy to Reach 10,000 Career Points, Calls It a Milestone “He’ll Never Forget”

Adebayo reached 10,000 points with a 24-point performance during the Heat's 121-110 win vs. Pistons. "Feels great for somebody who got drafted for defense," Adebayo said. He continued, "It's just the hard work and dedication I've put into my game." Bam was happy to achieve the points milestone at home, calling it an achievement that he'll never forget.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Plays Like Nikola Jokic but Miami Is Still a First-Round Exit, Per Joe Johnson

"He kind of similar to Jokic," Johnson said of Bam, calling him a point center who initiates offense and pulls bigs away from the basket. "He been shooting the 3 lately and they look good," Johnson added. "Miami does this. They come out, have a great game and then it'll be a first round exit," he said.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Brian Windhorst Says Jayson Tatum Put Boston Back on Top in the East

Windhorst said he “couldn't be more pleased” with how Tatum looked and now has Boston atop the East. The praise came after Tatum’s return from his Achilles injury, with First Take framing the debate around whether the Celtics are winning the conference again. Windhorst’s takeaway was clear: Boston has reclaimed pole position with its star back.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Bobby Portis Doubtful About Giannis Antetkounmpo Returning to Milwaukee Next Year

Portis rated his confidence in Giannis returning to Milwaukee at a 5 out of 10. "It's up in the air," Portis admitted, noting the Bucks goal has always been championships since 2020, not just making the playoffs. "It's going to be a super lingering thing all summer long, especially leading up into the draft," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Isn’t Worried About Nuggets After Jamal Murray’s Ankle Injury

After Murray’s ankle injury, Smith blasted the concern around Denver. “Y’all should be ashamed of yourselves,” he said, adding, “He hurt his ankle, y’all,” and “he’s going to be rested.” Smith argued that March overreactions miss the point because “come playoff time” Denver’s stars will be ready. “We can’t be reacting in March,” he said.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic: “It Would Be Stupid if Basketball Weren’t Better Now Than 30 Years Ago”

Jokic defended past greats while arguing basketball should evolve. “Larry Bird could play in Sombor, in China... On Jupiter,” he said, calling legends “extraordinary players” remembered forever. But he added it “would be stupid if basketball weren’t better now than 30 years ago,” comparing the sport’s growth to phones, technology, modernization, and predicting another leap in 20 years.

By Raahib Singh

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