about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Wants One More All-Defense Nod to Reach Rare Company

Green says he still has a major goal left this season: earning a 10th All-Defense selection. “I feel better defensively than I ever have,” he said, arguing his impact goes beyond steals and blocks. If Green gets there, he’d join Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Scottie Pippen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kevin Garnett as the only players with 10-time All-Defense selections.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Steve Kerr Lauds Mitch Johnson’s Amazing Job With Spurs, Admits It’s “Tough Shoes” to Fill

Kerr stated that Johnson, who's led the Spurs to a 57-18 record this season, has done a great job. "He’s done an amazing job. Tough shoes to fill," Kerr said. However, he added that Gregg Popovich has definitely helped Johnson get used to the job. Kerr said he and Johnson got to know each other better through USA basketball.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Kevin Durant Visibly Confused At tari Eason Refusing A Wide-Open Three Vs Bucks

Durant has been leading Houston all season long but his emotions do get put on display on the court occasionally. Up by just 11 vs Milwaukee, Tari caught the ball on the left wing while wide open. Instead of immediately shooting it, he hesitated. He missed the three and KD put his arms up in confusion over the hesitation.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Luka Doncic Hilariously Trolled Austin Reaves With BigXthaPlug Song After Lakers vs. Cavs

During Reaves' postgame interview, following Lakers' 127-113 win vs. Cavaliers, Doncic hilariously turned the volume up while playing BigXthaPlug's song "Texas". When the volume came down, Reaves said," You only like the song cause it says your name," only to be told that Luka had already left. "Of course he did," Reaves said in response, familiar with Doncic's antics.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Dylan Harper Happy to Play “Meaningful Basketball” Despite Lacking the Volume of Minutes

Despite not getting the minutes other top rookies get, playing 22.3mpg, Harper says the Spurs are fighting for something greater. "I’m playing meaningful basketball. Every day in every game I get in, we’re playing for something," Harper said. He added that the Spurs, 57-18 on the season, are playing to wind and to be the next big thing.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Joe Mazzulla Says Jayson Tatum Went “After the Game” During Elite Triple-Double vs. Heat

Mazzulla said that Tatum, who had 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in Celtics' 147-129 win vs. Heat, didn't find his rhythm early in the game. "It’s going after the game, going to make things happen," Mazzulla said. He praised Tatum for rebounding well, finding open teammates and then taking advantage of the opportunities that came to him.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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