2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Appreciated Nikola Vucevic’s Aggression in Blowout Win vs. Nets

Brown said that every day Vucevic plays with the team, they get better at finding him in his spots and allowing him to feel comfortable on offense. Pleased with Vucevic's aggressive 28-point 11-rebound game vs. Nets, he said, "I like to see him aggressive. I think that's a good sign for us, especially when teams are trying to double."

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Ernie Jokes Alex Caruso Will Get “Extra Allowance” After Thunder’s OT Win vs Nuggets

Ernie Johnson joked, “there’ll be a little something extra in your allowance this week,” after Oklahoma City’s overtime127-121 win vs Nuggets. Asked if games that intense are as fun to play as watch, Caruso said, “Yeah, I mean, it’s a lot more fun when you finish the game you win.” Thunder’s veteran guard helped close out a back-and-forth OT.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal Still Salty About Steve Nash’s MVP: “He Wasn’t Averaging 30”

Shaq argued wins shouldn’t override production in his MVP debate, saying, “if a guy got 30 wins and a guy got 24 wins,” you can’t crown someone “averaging 15 points.” He then pointed at Nash: “Kenny, he's averaging 15 points and nine assists.” Kenny teased him: “He wasn't averaging 30 like I was,” then noted missed games mattered.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Byron Scott Fires Back at LeBron James Claiming It's Harder to Play Today Than in the 80s

Scott called LeBron's claim that today's game is harder laughable, arguing the 80s were far more physical. "We played 94 feet. They play 60 feet today because everything is predicated on shooting 3s," Scott said. "As far as physicality it's not even close — I just thought it was laughable coming from one of the greatest to ever play the game."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Brian Windhorst Defends Kevin Durant's 2017 Ring

Windhorst fired back at those who discredit Durant's 2017 ring, pointing to the Cavs' historic Finals performance as proof KD carried the Warriors to the title. "LeBron averaged a 34-point triple double, Kyrie averaged 30, it was 4-1 because Durant averaged 35 and 8 rebounds on 55% shooting," he said. "He's the greatest Olympian in the history of basketball."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Team USA Deferring to Stephen Curry in Gold Medal Game Was 'Ultimate Sign of Respect'

Steve Kerr called Curry “a pretty quiet leader, leads by example,” while LeBron was “very vocal” in USA practices. In the gold medal game vs France, Kerr said “the guys all threw the ball to Steph,” even Durant and LeBron. “They did all defer to Steph down the stretch,” Kerr said, and Curry “made like four of them.”

By Raahib Singh

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