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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Didn’t Initially Expect Jared McCain to Have a Big Role in the WCF

Shai admitted that he didn't initially think McCain would drop 24 points in a crucial Western Conference Finals. But after seeing him play in the first couple of games, that impression changed. "He just oozes confidence. He knows exactly who he is. He knows exactly what he does," SGA said. "He's always aggressive and always in attack mode."

By Pranay Mukherjee

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3 months ago

Mikal Bridges: New York Knicks Must Treat Series Moving To Cleveland Like 0-0

Bridges said the Knicks cannot relax after taking both games in New York, especially with the series shifting on the road. He said teams down 0-2 usually play with more desperation, “but that can’t be us.” His message was simple: keep doing what worked all playoffs, stay desperate “no matter what the situation is,” because mentally “to us, it’s 0-0.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Anthony Edwards: I Was So Happy When Victor Wembanyama Got Ejected in Game 4

"N**ga is like 8'5 when he spread out," Edwards said. "The rim ain't nothing but 10 feet. You got to put that b**ch so high above the rim. I was so happy that n**ga got kicked out. Imma email the a** right now." Wemby was ejected for Flagrant 2 elbow on Reid. The league didn't suspend him.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Mikal Bridges: Big-Game Experience Taught Him Not To Waste Knicks’ Playoff Moment

Bridges said his college and NBA big-game experience taught him to be grateful, not comfortable, in moments like this. He said players must take “every possession by possession” and avoid skipping plays, because “it’s not easy to get here.” His message to New York: stay present, stay locked in and treat this playoff run like something earned.

By Raahib Singh

Nick Wright Doubles Down After Stephen A. Smith’s Sharp Response

3 months ago

Nick Wright Doubles Down After Stephen A. Smith’s Sharp Response

“He should be ashamed of himself,” Smith said after Wright likened his tactics to a “mob boss.” Wright has since fired back, mocking Smith’s “I KNOW THINGS!”-esque response. Smith defended himself, saying, “It’s not me being a mobster,” after Wright accused him of threatening athletes with private information. Now, Wright says Smith is using that same tactic on him.

By Samnur Reza

3 months ago

Kevin Garnett Says Victor Wembanyama’s Summer Was About Building Controlled Chaos

KG said Wemby impressed him during their summer meeting, calling him “super smart” and “super Intel.” He said the Spurs star thought through everything, already knew how he wanted to enter the season, and was building “controlled chaos.” After working with Hakeem Olajuwon, Jamal Crawford, monks, and KG, Wemby’s rise looked calculated, layered, and mature well beyond basketball by design.

By Raahib Singh

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