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

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama: Chasing MVP Is Part of Building a Great Legacy

Wembanyama made it clear he isn’t shy about wanting MVP. “I do care deeply about it,” he said, arguing the all-time greats “fought and grabbed everything they could grab early on in their career.” The Spurs star added that if he wants “a spot among the greats,” he can’t “miss any occasion” to put his name there.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Bam Adebayo Says His 83-Point Game Has Changed How Teams View Him

"Now when I step on the court, you have to guard me because I can make 7 3s in a game," Adebayo said. The 83-point outing earned him a new level of offensive respect, he added, with some of the league's greatest players never achieving the same feat. "I think it's changed how people view my offensive game."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Loved Seeing Steph Curry Lace Up His Old Nikes

Green reacted to Curry wearing his Nike Zoom Rev 2017 PE before Warriors-Spurs: “Elite work 30!” The shoe nod landed with extra context because Curry is back in sneaker free agency. ESPN reported in November that he and Under Armour are ending their long partnership, with Curry Brand moving forward independently after his shoes continue releasing through 2026.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Max Kellerman Argues Height is the Only Reason Kobe Bryant is Better Than Dwyane Wade

"The only reason Kobe Bryant is greater than Dwyane Wade is he's two inches taller," Kellerman said. Wade, at 6'4", came within a hair of matching Bryant at his absolute best, he argued. Between Jordan's finals dominance and LeBron eventually taking over the spotlight, Kellerman insisted "the best finals ANYONE had was Dwyane Wade against Dallas in 2006."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bam Adebayo Wouldn't Trade His 83-Point Game for a DPOY Trophy

"83 points in a game has shifted everybody's mindset to how they look at me play now," Adebayo said, explaining why he wouldn't swap the performance for a DPOY trophy. He called it a special brand of basketball. "It's like, 'oh he defends but he's really a two-way guy.' To me that 83, it sounds ridiculous. It shocked people."

By Adit Pujari

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