about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Takes Pride in Being Warriors’ “Stopper”

Green, who did his best defending the Thunder and even guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, takes pride in his defense. "That's a badge of honor. I'm 36 years old. Three games straight. That's a badge of honor," Green said of being Warriors' stopper. He added that he feels really excited defending top opponents, taking at a challenge to prove his skills.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

NBA Games Results (March 7th): Bucks Beat Jazz, Thunder Beat Warriors

Magic blow out the Timberwolves 119-92, with Paolo Banchero dropping 25 points and 15 rebounds. Hawks beat the 76ers 125-116. Nets got a huge 107-105 comeback win vs. Pistons. Clippers beat the Grizzlies 123-120. Bucks beat the Jazz 113-99 with Giannis Antetokounmpo dropping 27 points and 9 rebounds. Thunder beat the Warriors 104-97 with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 27 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Admits to Being Asleep When He Got Drafted

Jokic recalled his draft moment, "My brother was living in New York, he called me on the phone, celebrating, and I was sleeping, man...I'm like, who's even thinking about that?" He explained he wasn't watching the draft and spoke more on his NBA viewing habits as a kid: "I wasn't watching actively, but I looked at highlights, best moments."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Joe Johnson on Kobe Not Speaking to Jeremy Lin: "The Great Ones Don't Care"

Johnson reacted to Lin's story about Kobe ignoring him for five months. "Typically the great ones, they don't even give a damn if you take it personal or not...You think Kobe lost some sleep behind that?" he said. Johnson noted this wasn't isolated. "The great ones don't care. They put in so much work...to be who they are."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz Grateful Jimmy Butler Came to Watch Indian Wells Match Despite Knee Rehab

"He told me like, 'You know I was just doing my rehab really close, so I'm gonna show up to watch you.' I was just really really happy," Alcaraz said. The tennis star valued Butler's effort: "I'm not able to see him very very often, but he's making the effort to come over. I'm just really happy about it."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. Calls Nikola Jokic Best Player Ever, Dismisses Michael Jordan Talk

Porter dismissed Jordan comparisons from people who haven't watched film: "For me, with my two eyes from what I've seen, I'm going to say Nikola Jokic is the best player I've ever seen." Porter emphasized Jokic's daily dominance, "From what I've seen day to day, I haven't seen anybody as dominant as Nikola."

By Adit Pujari

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