about 2 months ago

Jayson Tatum Says Nick Sang Was Crucial in His Recovery, Hasn’t Spent 48 Hours Without Him

Tatum stated that athletic trainer Nick Sang played the biggest role in his Achilles recovery. "He's been with me every step of the way. I'm very fortunate to have someone as selfless and dedicated as he is," Tatum said. He added that Sang is one of his best friends and genuinely cares about him as a human being.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

NBA Games Results (March 6th): Lakers Beat Pacers, Celtics Beat Mavs

Heat beat the Hornets 128-120. Celtics blew out the Mavs 120-100 as Jayson Tatum dropped 15 points and 12 rebounds in his return. Rockets beat the Blazers 106-99 with Alperen Sengun dropping 28 points. Knicks beat the Nuggets 142-103. Suns beat the Pelicans 118-116. Spurs beat the Clippers 116-112. Lakers beat the Pelicans 128-117 with Luka Doncic dropping 44 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Luke Kennard Says Luka Doncic’s 22-Point First Quarter vs. Pacers Motivated Lakers

Kennard said that seeing a guy like Doncic getting to his spots and hitting his shots brought a different level of play to the team. "He did what he does. It got me ready to play," Kennard said. He added that the rest of the Lakers' fed into it, with Doncic setting the tone. The Lakers won 128-117 vs. Pacers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Shaq: Jaylen Brown Should Stay the No. 1, Let Tatum Ease Back as the “Second Guy”

Shaq said Brown has to keep an “I’m the first option” mindset even with Tatum returning, and let Tatum “ease your way in.” He argued it used to be “always Tatum’s team” with Brown as the second option, but “tables have turned,” so Boston should flip it for now: keep Brown leading, slide Tatum into the No. 2 role.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick on Luka Doncic’s Ref Complaints: “I’ll Take Luka All Day Long”

Asked how he manages Luka’s competitive fire around officiating, Redick defended his star as “a special kind of competitor.” He said he’d “much rather have someone who is trying to go out every night and kill than someone that you have to literally revive with a defibrillator every other day,” then closed: “So I’ll take Luka all day long.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard on Spurs’ Fast Rise: “Nobody Thought They’d Be This Good This Early”

Kawhi said it’s too soon to declare Spurs “ahead of schedule,” but admitted, “probably nobody thought they would be this good this early.” He credited “great individual players,” a “great coaching staff,” and an organization that “always knows how to win.” Kawhi the pace, and if you “shoot threes and block shots,” “your chances are even higher to win.”

By Raahib Singh

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