about 2 months ago

Steve Kerr Saw Bam Abdebayo’s 83 and Thought Back to Klay Thompson’s 14 3s

As debate swirled around Adebayo chasing 83, Kerr refused to second-guess Erik Spoelstra. “No need to apologize,” he said. “He was doing it for his own team and I respect that.” Kerr recalled leaving Thompson in to hunt the three-point record in 2018, calling those moments “awkward” for coaches, but admitting everyone in the building wants history when it’s close.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gordon Hayward Felt Jayson Tatum’s TD Garden Moment Because He’d Lived His Own

Hayward said Boston’s reaction to Tatum’s return felt familiar because he once heard that same TD Garden roar himself. “The fans were just so supportive of me,” he said, comparing it to Tatum being announced back in the starting lineup. After wondering if he’d ever run or jump normally again, Hayward called that ovation something he’ll “never forget.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Kansas HC Bill Self Saw a Title-Level Fight in Big 12 Tourney Semis, Just Not From Kansas

After Kansas got trashed 69-47 by Houston, Self said three of the four teams that played Friday looked capable of “go[ing] as deep as anybody.” The Jayhawks, he admitted, were not one of them. Even after the loss, Self still framed Houston-Arizona as “a coin flip game” and predicted the Big 12 final “should be a fabulous one.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Lamar Odom Thinks Victor Wembanyama Is the NBA’s Only Must-Buy Ticket

Odom said Wembanyama is the one player he’d still pay to watch, calling him “special” and saying, “When his games come on, I always find the TV.” He even joked Wemby “probably took some Lamar out of his book.” In Odom’s eyes, the Spurs star isn’t just the future. He’s already appointment viewing right now.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gordon Hayward Thinks Boston’s Talent Came With Too Many Agendas

Hayward said those Celtics teams had plenty of talent, but not enough sacrifice. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were “very ambitious,” and when he and Kyrie Irving returned, “all these guys on paper” had “different agendas.” Looking back, Hayward said he should’ve leaned harder into his role, doing “some more small stuff” instead of chasing more.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Fred VanVleet Thinks the Spurs Hype Is Moving Too Fast

VanVleet pumped the brakes on Spurs’ surge, warning people to “slow the f**k down” before turning promise into playoff proof. He praised Wembanyama as “a real good player” and said Harper “looks like a good player,” but asked, “what’s the finish line though?” After Houston beat them, VanVleet called the reaction “victory laps” built on a moment, not results.

By Raahib Singh

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