DeMar DeRozan Says Gregg Popovich Tricked Him Into Becoming a Playmaker in San Antonio

about 1 month ago

DeMar DeRozan Says Gregg Popovich Tricked Him Into Becoming a Playmaker in San Antonio

"He tricked me," DeRozan said of Popovich. "I remember my first shootaround when I got to San Antonio. Pop told everybody I'm the point guard. I had never played point guard in my life." The move paid off, DeRozan averaged a career-high 6.2 assists in San Antonio, up from 3.6 for his career entering that trade.

By Adit Pujari

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about 1 month ago

LeBron James Cursed Out The Thunder Bench During Game 4

Game 4 was a feisty duel between the Lakers and OKC as the former looked to avoid being swept. Early on, someone on the Thunder bench seemingly talked slick to James when he was at the FT line. LBJ responded saying, "It’s somebody over there… it’s you? Your stupid a** shouldn’t be talking." It's unclear who he was talking to.

By Samir Mehdi

Kenny Atkinson On The Difficulties Of Guarding Cade Cunningham

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Kenny Atkinson On The Difficulties Of Guarding Cade Cunningham

"With Cade, you cannot give him the same look. He’s like a great quarterback, you give the same look to him he’s gonna figure it out. Keep mixing and matching different coverages, different matchups," said Atkinson prior to Game 5. Since Game 7 vs the Magic, Cade has not had less than six assists in a game.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Kenyon Martin Speaks On His Former Teammate, Jason Collins' Passing

Jason Collins passed away at age 47 after a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma. Martin, who shared the court with Collins on the Nets said, "I lost 3 of my former teammates within the last year. Rodney Rogers, Dikembe Mutombo, and now Jason Collins. It's been a rough one. Lots of thoughts going on in my head. Life is life."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

NBA Analyst Denies LeBron James Retirement Rumors Following Lakers’ Sweep by Thunder

Zach Harper doesn't believe LeBron will retire after the 2025-26 season, but wonders what his next step will be. "What he's willing to accept will be fascinating. I think that's probably more likely with the Lakers," Harper said, doubting that LBJ would want to take a massive pay cut to play in Golden State. He also doubts a Cavs return.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Shaquille O’Neal Praises Donovan Mitchell’s Game 4 Play, Eager to See if He Can Sustain It

Shaq wants Mitchell to continue doing whatever it takes to keep up his form from game 4, after dropping 43 points. "This is the Donovan Mitchell I was waiting for," O'Neal said. "My question to his is, can you do it again?" Shaq is challenging Mitchell to continue dominating and be the Cavaliers' 'Guy' going into a crucial game 5.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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