about 1 month ago

Jayson Tatum States That He’s Just Trying to “Keep It Simple” After Triple-Double vs. Heat

Following his 25-point, 18-rebound and 11-assist triple-double, Tatum said that the Celtics try to keep it simple. "It's two on the ball? Pass it. You're open? Shoot it or drive it," Tatum said. He highlighted that even on defense, the Celtics try to keep it simple. Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum for attacking the game after a slow start.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Sarah Strong Calls UConn’s Championship Run a Team Achievement

Fresh off winning the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, Strong made sure the spotlight stayed shared. “It’s definitely a great honor,” she said, but added she’s “very proud of my teammates for kind of helping me get here.” The UConn sophomore also said her role is simple: “Whatever my team needs me to do, I’m going to do.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith: Jalen Brunson Is Still the Knicks’ Most Important Player

Smith made his Knicks hierarchy clear on First Take. “The answer to this is easy. It’s Jalen Brunson,” he said, arguing everything flows from the point guard’s control, efficiency, and late-game shotmaking. While Towns remains essential, Smith said Brunson “starts this engine” and owns the one trait New York trusts most in big moments: closing.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Brian Windhorst Pushes Back on the Criticism Victor Wembanyama Facing Over MVP Campaign

"I'm having a difficult time understanding why anybody doesn't love this," Windhorst said, defending Wemby's public MVP campaign against growing criticism. He argued that openly caring about winning shouldn't be treated as a character flaw. "If SGA doesn't want to publicly campaign, of course that's fine. But why would anybody not be engaged by somebody saying he cares?"

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Wonders if the Lakers Should Even Want the No. 3 Seed

Smith floated a risky playoff question on First Take: Should the Lakers prefer dropping to fourth? He noted the current No. 3 slot could mean a first-round matchup with Minnesota, “the team that took them out last year.” Smith said Houston might be more favorable, but added he still expects Los Angeles to hold third and chase revenge.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Paige Bueckers Says Sarah Strong’s Biggest Leap Has Been Her Voice

Bueckers said Strong’s growth isn’t just in the box score. “The thing that stands out to me the most is her vocalness and her willingness to use her voice,” she said. Paige added that Strong now leads huddles, holds teammates accountable, and earns that respect because “she doesn’t demand anything of anybody else that she doesn’t do herself.”

By Raahib Singh

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