about 2 months ago

Erik Spoelstra “Didn’t Dare Think About” Removing Bam Adebayo After He Reached 70 Points

When Spoelstra saw Adebayo's strong start, he didn't make plays for him yet, but when Bam hit 60 points 70 points, Erik knew something special was happening. "I didn't dare even think about taking him out at that point," he said. Spoelstra continued, "I didn't stop until once he got Kobe's." He wanted Adebayo to enjoy the moment.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nick Young on Bam Adebayo's 83-Points: "F*ck Bam and the Wizards"

"F*ck Bam and the Wizards! Records are supposed to be broken, hell naw," Young said, insisting Bam is not 83-point nice. "Kobe probably rolling over in his grave right now like 'YOU?'" he added. Young called Bam still chasing at 74 points nasty and made clear he would have stopped at 81 out of respect for Kobe.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen Curry Out 10 More Days With Knee Injury

Steph will miss another 10 days with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, stretching his absence to 20 consecutive games and five more on the schedule, per Shams Charania. The injury has sidelined him since late January. Curry has started on-court work, however, and is aiming to intensify his workouts as he targets a return to the lineup.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Steve Kerr Takes Blame For His Rotation Choices Leading To Draymond Green's Late-Game Foul

Kerr blamed himself after Golden State’s 130-124 overtime loss to Chicago, saying he put Green “in a tough spot” on the foul that sent Jalen Smith to the line. Kerr said Green “didn’t play the whole fourth quarter,” then was thrown in cold for defensive possessions. “I’m sure that didn’t help matters,” Kerr admitted after the Warriors blew a lead.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Former Raptors Coach Sam Mitchell Toasted Bam Adebayo’s 83 With Ginger Ale

Mitchell, who coached Toronto during Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, celebrated Adebayo topping that mark vs Wizards with a joke. “I’m not that dumbass that everybody thought I was… Coach, better you than me. Congratulations,” he said. The line turned Bam’s 83-point explosion into a callback to Kobe’s historic night, with Mitchell happily passing that burden along.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Shrugs Off the Fake-Outrage Over Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Night

Arenas ripped complaints about Adebayo staying in to score 83 vs Wizards, saying once you’re losing, “you can do what the f**k you want.” His point: the winning team shouldn’t have to “babysit your sorry a**es” just because history is on the line. After Bam’s 25th field-goal attempt, Arenas made clear he had zero sympathy for Washington.

By Raahib Singh

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